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Rema, Davido & Shallipopi Dominate Spotify’s Global Impact List: Nigeria’s Top Exported Songs of H1 2025

Spotify has revealed its Nigeria Global Impact List for the first half of 2025, spotlighting the 30 Nigerian songs that had the greatest global reach. Leading the charge: Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime)”, topping the list as Nigeria’s most exported song of the year so far, followed closely by Shallipopi’s “Laho” and Davido & Omah Lay’s “With You” The Global Impact list underscores how partnerships fuel global traction—22 of 30 tracks are […]

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Burna Boy Reveals He Recorded His First Song at Just 13

At just 13 years old, Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy recorded his very first song using a tape recorder, a radio, and beats ripped from video games like NBA Street Volume II and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. In a revealing chat with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, he shared how this humble DIY setup laid the early foundation for his music career. While the teenage Burna Boy was crafting rudimentary tracks […]

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How Bose Ogulu Masters Being Burna Boy’s Mum and Manager

Bose Ogulu, famously known as “Mama Burna,” continues to be a central force behind the global rise of Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy not just as his manager, but also as his mother. In a recent interview, Ogulu opened up about the delicate balance between nurturing her son and managing his skyrocketing career, offering a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes reality of one of Africa’s most influential music relationships. Ogulu candidly […]

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Guchi Unveils Emotion-Fuelled 7‑Track EP “No Skips, Just Feelings” – Out July 25!

Nigerian Afropop sensation Guchi is set to elevate your emotions on July 25, 2025, with her eagerly anticipated EP, “No Skips, Just Feelings,” a seven-track journey she promises will deliver “Zero Skips.” The announcement, shared via Instagram featured striking cover art featuring Guchi’s sleek purple hair against a dreamy gradient backdrop. The EP reflects Guchi’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling, infectious Afropop melodies, dancehall flair, and highlife rhythms. Tracks are […]

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Kunmie Reignites “Arike” with Powerhouse Collab Featuring Simi & Mabel

Nigeria’s fast-rising singer-songwriter Kunmie has just dropped an electrifying remix of his viral hit “Arike,” enlisting the ultra-talented Simi and UK sensation Mabel to elevate the track into a global love anthem. The original, which stormed TikTok and reached No. 2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart, now gets a melodic makeover that blends Lagos soul and London’s cool elegance. Simi opens the remix with her signature warm-yet-firm delivery, weaving airy ad-libs […]

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Adekunle Gold Reaffirms His Hitmaker Status with the Bold and Groovy “Coco Money”

Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has once again asserted his dominance in the Afrobeats scene with his latest single, “Coco Money,” a vibrant and confident track that blends traditional Yoruba Fuji elements with the sleek rhythm of modern Afropop. Released on July 18, 2025, “Coco Money” is not just another song, it’s a stylish proclamation of success, a cultural flex, and a taste of what’s to come from one of […]

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Ayra Starr Reveals Dream Rap Collabs: Jay‑Z, Young Thug & Dave Top Her List!

Fast-rising Afropop sensation Ayra Starr is setting her sights beyond Afrobeats and into the realm of global hip-hop. In a recent interview on Complex, the Nigerian-born singer revealed a list of dream collaborators that includes some of the biggest names in rap: Jay‑Z, Young Thug, and UK’s Dave. With her career already skyrocketing, these aspirations could mark the beginning of a genre-bending evolution for the Mavin Records star. Ayra Starr  rose to fame in 2021 with her breakout single "Bloody […]

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Lojay Gears Up to Drop “XOXO” on August 22

Nigerian singer-songwriter Lojay has officially announced his upcoming project titled XOXO, set to release on August 22, 2025. The multi-talented artist teased the launch across his social media, dropping a pre-save link and sparking fan speculation over possible tour dates. Since his emergence in 2016, he has rapidly ascended the Afrobeats ladder. In 2017, he debuted his EP, Midnight Vibes, showcasing his early sound and by 2021 he gained recognition through […]

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Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Earns Silver Certification in the UK

Davido's fourth studio album, Timeless, has officially been awarded a Silver certification in the United Kingdom, after surpassing 100,000 units sold. The certification recognizes the album’s commercial success in the UK market. Released on March 31, 2023, Timeless made a thunderous debut across the globe. In Nigeria alone, it shattered multiple records, including most first-day streams for an African album on Spotify Nigeria and Record-breaking week one streams on Boomplay, […]

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