Wizkid Hints at Collaborations with Nigerian Artists for Upcoming Album “Morayo”
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed plans to collaborate with fellow Nigerian artists on his highly anticipated sixth album, titled “Morayo.” The album is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. During an interactive session with fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) today, Wizkid shared that he has been in the studio with several prominent […]
Simi Announces New Album ‘Lost And Found’
After kicking off 2024 with 3 singles, Simi has announced the title of her new album ‘Lost and Found’ which will be released in July15, 2024. It will be Simi’s fourth album and a follow-up to her 2022 album ‘TBH (To Be Honest)’. Simi announced the album in a post on her Instagram page, describing […]
Rema wins double at 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Afrobeats sensation Rema has added to his impressive accolades by winning multiple awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards for his hit song “Calm Down.” The song clinched both the Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song awards. Rema’s success is shared with his co-writers and co-producers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, […]
Rema’s Calm Down makes Afrobeats history in the US
Rema’s “Calm Down” is now the most-streamed Afrobeats song in the US. The music monitoring platform, Chart Data, said on X that the song has become “the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US”. Last year, Chart Data had already described “Calm Down” as the most successful […]
Yemi Alade to Release New Single “TOMORROW” Featuring Nollywood Star Kate Henshaw
In an exciting announcement that has thrilled fans worldwide, Nigerian Afropop sensation Yemi Alade is set to release her new single titled “TOMORROW” today. The artist, known fondly as Mama Africa, shared the news with her followers on Instagram, where she posted a vibrant video featuring the renowned Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw. The Instagram video has […]
Ayra Starr makes history on Billboard 200 Album Chart
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart. The singer achieved the feat with her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which debuted at No. 195 on Monday. The album is also the first project by a female Nigerian artist to debut on […]
Nigerian Superstar Asake Announces New Album and “Lungu Boy World Tour”
Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year. The Grammy-nominated star made the announcement, via his social media handle while also dropping the dates for his upcoming “Lungu Boy World Tour”. Asake’s upcoming album will be his third album in 3 […]
SA rapper mourns 9 years old daughter, killed in car crash
South African rapper Shebeshxt is mourning the death of his nine-year-old daughter after she died in a car crash. In addition to losing his daughter, the rapper, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, also shared that he had lost his foot in the crash, which occurred at the weekend when he was travelling with […]
Davido Wins ‘Best African Artiste’ at Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Stonebwoy Dominates with Six Awards
Nigeria’s renowned artist Davido has emerged victorious at the recently concluded Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), clinching the prestigious ‘Best African Artiste’ award. The award ceremony, held in Ghana, saw Davido triumph over esteemed colleagues in the African music scene, including Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, Tyla, and Asake. However, it was Ghanaian sensation Stonebwoy who […]
Tems creates a new record on Spotify for a Nigerian female artist
Tems achieved her greatest Spotify streaming day on June 7, 2024, the day after her debut album “Born In The Wild” was released. Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams on the first day of her first album, placing her second behind Ayra Starr, who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her newly released sophomore album, […]
