Tag: Afrobeats

Wizkid Drops Snippet From His Upcoming Album

Grammy award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has dropped a snippet from his upcoming album “Morayo”. The single, “Piece Of my heart”, featuring Brent Faiyaz, is an upbeat track with Caribbean, R&B, Afro-Pop, and Dancehall influences that has already generated buzz among fans and music lovers. Wizkid shared the snippet on his Instagram […]

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 32.15% in August

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped from 33.40% in July to 32.15% in August. This is the second month of consecutive inflation decline this year. In its Consumer Price Index report released yesterday, the National Bureau of Statistics said the headline inflation rate eased to 32.15% in August 2024, while food inflation stood at 37.52% in the […]

DJ Neptune Denies Defrauding Former BBN Winner, Laycon

DJ Neptune has denied defrauding former BBNaija winner, Laycon, over unpaidroyalties for their collaboration on “Nobody Icons Remix.” In a recent podcast interview, DJ Neptune clarified that the issue was related todocumentation rather than any wrongdoing. He explained that the song’s distribution deal included advanced marketingexpenses that needed to be recovered. DJ Neptune also noted […]

Laycon Calls out DJ Neptune Over Unpaid Royalties

Popular Nigerian singer and former BBNaija winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon, has called out DJ Neptune over unpaid royalties for their collaboration. Laycon, in a viral post on his X handle, claimed that DJ Neptune has yet to pay him for their collaborative song ‘Nobody (Icons remix)’, and had kept silent for four […]

FG to Introduce the latest Version of Internet Protocol, IPv6

The Federal Government plans to introduce the latest version of Internet Protocol, called IPv6, to improve how internet users and their devices are identified, numbered, and tracked in Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy highlighted that Nigeria’s migration to IPv6 places it among the leading African nations adopting this advanced […]

D’Banj Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘The Entertainer– D’Sequel’

D’Banj has released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album entiled ‘The Entertainer– D’Sequel’. The album, which is a blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, and a follow-up to his 2008 ‘The Entertainer’ has eleven songs and two bonus tracks, featuring global stars such as Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon, Awilo Logomba, Egypt ’80 Band, Youssou N’Dour, Akon, […]

ASUU Issues 21-day Ultimatum to States and FG to address issues

The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this yesterday to newsmen at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. Osodeke said ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum […]

IPMAN blame NNPCL for supply-induced fuel scarcity

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members do not get enough Premium Motor Spirit supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the wake of scarcity of products sweeping across the country.  Meanwhile, IPMAN Ore Depot Chairman, Engr Shina Amoo said the NNPCL, which is currently the sole […]

Timaya Releases Ninth Studio Album ‘Gladiator’

Nigerian music icon and dancehall legend Timaya has unveiled his highly anticipated ninth studio album ‘Gladiator’, an ode to his exciting artistic journey so far. The album is a narrative of Timaya’s life, reflecting the battles he has fought and the victories he has claimed, all while staying true to his roots. The 12-track album […]

Crayon Performs His New Romantic Single ‘Tete’

Crayon has released a new track, “Tete.” “Tete” is a classic Afrobeat love song that explores themes of desire, attraction, and intimacy. Crayon’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of infatuation and physical chemistry. The song is characterised by its sensual imagery and playful wordplay, and is produced by Sarz and Twitchpapii Watch Here!! Read another recent post here: https://thebeat99.com/real-madrid-defeat-atalanta-to-clinch-uefa-super-cup/