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How Chella’s ‘My Darling’ Became One Of TikTok’s Global Breakout Hit of 2025

Chella’s “My Darling” has become one of the most unexpected yet defining global music moments of 2025, rising from a regional Nigerian release to a full-fledged international sensation. When TikTok unveiled its highly anticipated Global Year-End Songs list, the soulful Afrobeat love track appeared at No. 19—an extraordinary achievement, especially as it was the only Nigerian song to secure a spot on the global chart. In a year dominated by […]

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Tyla Crowned 2025’s No. 1 US Afrobeats Artist

South African singer Tyla has been named the number one U.S. Afrobeats artist for 2025, according to Billboard’s recently released year-end charts. This recognition underscores her meteoric rise in the global Afrobeats scene, confirming her as one of the genre’s most influential and consistent performers over the past year. Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs Artists 2025 list places Tyla at the top, followed by Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid, Rema, Davido, and Burna […]

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Stop Undermining My Grind — Young Jonn Fires Back at Critics

Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn recently took to X to respond to critics accusing him of being “monotonous,” urging detractors to respect the years of effort behind his career. In a pointed statement, he wrote: “If you’re not a fan of my work, leave it at that! Don’t come here and water down my years of hard work!” Young Jonn, who first made a name for himself as a […]

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The Silent Politics of Afrobeats: The Unspoken Culture of Blacklisting

The rise of Afrobeats to global prominence has been one of the most inspiring cultural stories of the last two decades. From Lagos to London, Accra to Atlanta, the genre has broken borders, built superstars, and redefined how African creativity is perceived worldwide. But beneath the glamour, the hit records, and the global tours lies a quieter, darker reality, the intertwined cultures of blacklisting and gatekeeping. And as these stories […]

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“Always a Lover Girl” — Tems Opens Up on Love, Boundaries and Her ‘Lover Girl’ Era Amid Rumours About Dave

Tems, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter, has once again captured global attention — this time not just for her music, but for her candid reflections on love, self-awareness, and personal boundaries. In an interview with Complex UK, Tems described herself as a lover girl, explaining how her approach to relationships has evolved as her career skyrockets and her public profile grows. The interview comes amid ongoing rumours linking Tems romantically with […]

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Moliy joins star-studded lineup for Rhythm Unplugged 2025 in Lagos

Ghanaian-American Afrofusion star Moliy has just been confirmed as one of the performers at this year’s Flytime Fest, via the headline event Rhythm Unplugged, promising to inject fresh energy into what is already one of West Africa’s most anticipated concert nights. The concert, billed under the name Coca‑Cola Rhythm Unplugged will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the iconic Eko Convention Center in Lagos.  Moliy, recognized globally for […]

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Kcee Finally Reveals Why He Refused to Sign Flavour

Nigerian music star KCee has opened up about why he once turned down the opportunity to sign Flavour N’abania. The revelation, which has resurfaced long-buried tension between the two artists, sheds new light on how ego, misjudgment, and industry perception shaped their early relationship. KCee explained that the offer came through talent manager, Soso Soberekon, who introduced a young Flavour to him for a possible record deal years ago. At […]

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‘I’m Putting Me First Now’: Olamide Opens Up About His Major Life Shift

After decades spent not only nurturing his own career, but also lifting younger artists from the streets to stardom, Nigerian rapper and music mogul Olamide has revealed he is now choosing to put himself first. Olamide made the statement in a rare and candid interview aired recently on Flow 98.7 FM. “Right now, I’m at the phase in my life where I’m really trying to give myself undivided attention,” he […]

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Shallipopi wins TikTok’s 2025 Artist of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa

Crown Uzama, better known as Shallipopi has claimed the coveted “2025 Artist of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa” title at the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa 2025. The ceremony, held in Johannesburg, celebrated creators and musicians who shaped online culture across the region throughout the year. Shallipopi won the award thanks to his genre-blending sound (Afrobeats, Afropop, Amapiano, Trap) and the massive traction his music earned across TikTok and beyond. TikTok […]

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