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BNXN Addresses Outrage After Fans Are Denied Entry at Lagos 2025 Concert

Afrobeats sensation BNXN has broken his silence after hundreds of fans were reportedly denied entry into his December 19, 2025 Lagos concert, despite holding valid tickets, sparking widespread frustration across social media and the live-music community. The incident unfolded during one of the most anticipated shows of the year in Nigeria’s entertainment capital. Video footage and eyewitness testimonies from the venue showed large crowds gathered outside the gates, anguished and […]

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Fela Kuti’s Legacy Crowned with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

In a landmark moment for African music and cultural history, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making him the first African artist ever to receive this prestigious honour from The Recording Academy. The announcement, made public on 19 December 2025, confirms that Fela will be recognised at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on 31 January 2026, during Grammy Week, a […]

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Davido To Perform At AFCON 2025 Kick-off Concert

Afrobeats superstar Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers at the official kick-off concert for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking another major moment where African music takes center stage on a global sporting platform. The concert will take place in Rabat, Morocco, just hours before the opening match of the continent’s biggest football tournament, setting the tone for what organizers describe as a celebration […]

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Olamide Told Me to Go Big — How a Chat With Baddo Turned Victony’s Stubborn Into a Full Album!

Nigerian singer Victony has revealed that iconic rapper and YBNL boss Olamide played a pivotal role in transforming what was originally planned as an extended play (EP) into his full-length debut album Stubborn, a project now celebrated for its depth, features, and clarity of vision. In a candid reflection on his artistic journey, Victony explained that Stubborn began life as a smaller project because he didn’t feel “album-ready.” But everything […]

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I wrote Dami Duro’s Hook for Davido – Bigiano claims

Nigerian singer Bigiano has sparked a fresh wave of entertainment debate by claiming he wrote the iconic hook for Davido’s 2011 smash “Dami Duro”, the song often credited with launching the Afrobeats superstar into mainstream fame. Released in 2011, “Dami Duro” marked a turning point not just for Davido, but for modern Afrobeats. The song’s infectious rhythm and commanding chorus announced the arrival of a new star and laid the […]

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Naeto C Rocks Lagos with First Headline Show in Years

Nigerian rap icon Naeto C made a triumphant return to the Lagos live music scene on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, headlining his first major solo concert in years, a milestone moment that has fans and industry insiders buzzing. The show, titled “RETROSPECTIVE,” took place at Hard Rock Cafe in Oniru, marking a powerful homecoming for one of Nigerian hip-hop’s most influential figures. Naeto C, born Naetochukwu Chikwe, rose to prominence […]

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Samklef Blames Davido for ‘Toxic’ Music Scene

Record producer Samklef has ignited a major controversy in the Nigerian music industry by accusing superstar Davido of introducing toxicity and rivalry into the once collaborative and respectful music scene. His comments have sparked heated debates among fans, artists, and industry stakeholders across social media and entertainment platforms. Samklef, a veteran producer and artist, weighed in on long-standing concerns about competition and negativity in Nigerian music. The controversy was triggered […]

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Grammy-Nominated Ayra Starr Opens Up on Wizkid’s Impact on Her Career

Ayra Starr, one of Nigeria’s brightest musical exports has opened up about how working with Afrobeats legend Wizkid helped shape her artistic confidence, as she continues to ride the wave of her second Grammy nomination. At a special Grammy Museum event in Brooklyn on December 16, 2025, the MAVIN Records star reflected candidly on what she’s learned from the Starboy, describing him as a calm yet commanding presence whose approach […]

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Fola Breaks Silence After Chaotic 2025 Concert Sparks Outrage

Rising Afrobeats sensation Fola has publicly addressed the uproar surrounding his highly anticipated 2025 headline concert in Lagos, offering an apology after the event was marred by safety concerns and an early shutdown. The concert, held on December 15, 2025 at the Balmoral Event Center in Victoria Island, was billed as a defining moment in Fola’s blossoming career. The show meant to showcase his growing influence in the Afrobeats scene […]

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