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Tyla Breaks Records As Her Debut Album Spends 70 Weeks on Billboard World Albums

South African global sensation Tyla has once again etched her name in the record books, this time  for a feat no African female artist has ever accomplished. Her self-titled debut album, TYLA, has officially spent 70 consecutive weeks on the prestigious Billboard World Albums chart, marking a watershed moment in global music and a towering achievement for African women in the industry. Originally released on March 22, 2024, TYLA debuted at No. 1 on the chart, a rare accomplishment for […]

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Billboard’s Afrobeats Countdown Continues Songs #40–31 Revealed

Billboard has unveiled the next ten entries (#40–31) in its eagerly anticipated “Top 50 Afrobeats Songs of All Time” list. This week’s highlights celebrate a dynamic mix of breakthrough hits, enduring classics, and genre-defining Anthems. Here is entries 50–41 #40. Davido – “UNAVAILABLE” (Feat. Musa Keys) #39. Skales – “Shake Body” #38. Lojay & Sarz – “Monalisa” #37. Oxlade – “KU LO SA” #36. Maleek Berry – “Kontrol” #35. Tekno […]

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Tiwa Savage confirms release date for upcoming album

Afrobeats powerhouse Tiwa Savage is making her long-awaited return with a brand-new album, This One Is Personal, officially slated for release on August 29, 2025. The album marks Savage’s first full-length studio project since Celia (2020). With a five-year gap since her last album, fans and industry insiders are buzzing with anticipation, and from the sound of early singles, Savage is about to deliver her most intimate and reflective project […]

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Charly Boy Responds to Renaming of Iconic Bus Stop After Olamide: “You Can Replace the Signboard, But Not My Legacy”

In a move that sparked widespread debate across Nigeria's cultural and legal spaces, the iconic Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos has been renamed “Baddo Bus Stop” by the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in honor of Nigerian rapper and music mogul, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as “Baddo.” The decision has drawn strong reactions, none more pointed than from the bus stop’s original namesake, veteran entertainer and activist Charles […]

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Ayra Starr Shuts Down Rumor, Roc Nation Deal Doesn’t Block Her from Dating

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reacted to a viral video that circulated recently, claiming her Roc Nation contract imposed extreme restrictions on her personal life, including banning her from having a boyfriend, starting a family, or making music collaborations without approval. According to the widely shared clip, her fashion choices and social media posts were also allegedly controlled by the label. But in her signature cheeky tone, Ayra Starr clapped […]

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Nigeria Tops African Charts on Shazam’s Global Top 200: What You Need to Know

Apple Music recently revealed that Nigeria emerged as the leading African country on Shazam’s Global Top 200 chart between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, recording more entries than any other African nation. In that 12-month span, over 200 artists from the African continent made appearances on the Shazam Global Top 200 chart, and 12 African tracks climbed into the Global Top 10, a historic high. Three songs reached the coveted […]

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Davido Sells Out Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Earns Commemorative Plaque After Historic 5ive Alive Tour Stop

Afrobeats heavyweight Davido has once again underscored his global appeal by completely selling out the 19,000-capacity Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on July  26, 2025 and earning a commemorative plaque to mark the achievement. The sold‑out Toronto performance was part of Davido’s 5ive Alive Tour, which has taken him across North America. The Scotiabank Arena show impressed fans with high‑energy renditions of major hits like “Unavailable,” “FIA,” “Risky,” and “Champion Sound.” This […]

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Mádé Kuti Asks: ‘Where Does Happiness Come From?’ — A Reflective Afrobeat Odyssey That Turns Inward

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat scion and grandson of Fela, Mádé Kuti released his introspective second studio album, Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?, on July 25, 2025,  a compelling follow-up to his debut For(e)word.  From the very first track, Made invites listeners on a journey of introspection, rhythm, and revolution. Each song diving into themes of personal growth, social awareness, and the complex realities facing young Nigerians today. It’s everything we hoped for and […]

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Tiwa Savage Warns: ‘I Do Not Work with Mekka Anymore, Unauthorized Bookings Will Be Void and Cost You Money

Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has announced a formal end to her professional relationship with her longtime manager, Kemi “Mekka” Akunyili. The singer made the announcement through a series of Instagram Story posts on July 27, where she publicly declared that she no longer works with Mekka and introduced Vanessa Amadi as her new manager. The statement was not just a change-of-team update, but also a warning to promoters, fans, […]

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