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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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Burna Boy Issues Heartfelt Apology, Reclaims ‘Afrobeats’ as the Unifying Force Behind African Music

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy recently made headlines as he publicly apologized for distancing himself and criticizing the Afrobeats genre, a movement that helped shape his rise to stardom. Speaking on The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi, he candidly revealed that his past remarks were born from a place of confusion and a desire to challenge box-like categorization, not disdain for the genre itself. Back in 2022–2023, Burna Boy […]

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Wizkid at 35: Ranking the Iconic Tracks That Made the Starboy a Global Legend

As Wizkid turns 35 today, the world celebrates not just a birthday, but a legacy. With a career spanning over 15 years, the Nigerian superstar has become one of the most influential figures in global music, pioneering the international rise of Afrobeats. From street anthems in Ojuelegba to Grammy-winning global collaborations, Wizkid’s discography is a timeline of how African music conquered the world. To honor this milestone, we’ve ranked the […]

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Iyanya Distances Himself From Viral Tweet Taking Swipe At Fellow Artistes

Popular Nigerian singer Iyanya has found himself at the center of social media attention after a provocative tweet from his official account ignited controversy across the music scene. The tweet, which read: "At the end of the day, we will separate the wack artists from the real ones,” was widely interpreted as a jab at fellow artists, fueling heated debate among fans and critics alike. In a swift and transparent […]

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Ruger Recounts Backlash After Exiting Jonzing World Label

Nigerian sensation Ruger has opened up about the turbulent aftermath of his decision to leave Jonzing World and launch his own imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment. In a revealing interview on Afrobeats Intelligence, he shed light on the backlash, “cancel culture,” and the uphill fight to re-establish his name in the industry. Ruger recounted the wave of criticism that greeted his departure in 2024. He was widely “blacklisted” by fans and […]

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Ice Prince Laments Lack of Respect in Music Industry Despite Groundbreaking Achievements

Nigerian hip-hop veteran Ice Prince Zamani has expressed his deep frustration over what he perceives as a lack of respect from both fans and industry peers, despite being one of the early trailblazers of African rap on the global stage. In a heartfelt appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, the rapper opened up about his long-standing feeling of being underappreciated, even after achieving historic milestones in African music. Ice […]

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More You BodyShame Me, More I Pull With the Sexiness” – Moliy Claps Back At Trolls

Ghanaian‑American rising star Moliy has clapped back at online trolls who had something to say about her body In a recent outburst addressed to critics on social media, Moliy responded with unapologetic confidence: “The more you body shame me, the more I pull with the sexiness.” Moliy’s clapback comes at a time when online body image debates are more intense than ever, especially for female artists. With critics policing women’s bodies […]

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Odumodublvck & Reminisce Set Social Media Ablaze, Unite for “LAYI WASABI”

The Nigerian rap scene is on fire again, and this time, it’s not just the new school that’s turning up the heat. Alté-grime innovator Odumodublvck and hip-hop legend Reminisce have joined forces to deliver a hard-hitting new track titled LAYI WASABI, and from the first teaser, it’s clear this isn’t just another collab—it’s a cultural moment. A teaser of the track surfaced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, sending ripples through […]

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‘No Hard Feelings’: Reekado Banks Opens Up on Past Feud with Wizkid

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Reekado Banks has opened up for the first time in detail about his highly publicized fallout with global music icon Wizkid. In a recent podcast interview, the singer reflected on the infamous 2020 incident during the #EndSARS protests that strained their relationship, and revealed that the two have since reconciled in a surprisingly emotional meeting. In October 2020, Nigeria was gripped by the nationwide #EndSARS movement, a […]

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