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“The Price of Being Her”: Afrobeats Queens Demand Equity, Respect & Fair Pay for Women In Music

At Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) 2025 in Lagos, the panel titled “The Price of Being Her: Power, Pay & the Cost of Visibility in Music” brought together some of the most powerful women shaping today’s soundscape — Teni, Tiwa Savage, Sasha P, Waje, Yemi Alade and Qing Madi to confront the biases and barriers embedded in the female experience of the music industry. Teni challenged the pervasive notion that women […]

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Burna Boy Hits Back at Critics in Fiery Instagram Rant

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has unleashed a powerful rebuttal to critics via Instagram Stories, defending his recent actions and clarifying controversies around his relationship with fans. In a series of candid slides posted on November 19, 2025, the Grammy-winning artist addressed backlash over his behavior, the pressure of fame, and the ways he believes he’s been mischaracterized. Burna Boy opened by insisting that much of the uproar stems from misunderstandings […]

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Spotify Makes Major Move, Acquires WhoSampled

Spotify has acquired  WhoSampled, the go-to online database for tracking song samples, remixes, and covers in a bold move to deepen music discovery and shine a light on the creative threads behind the songs we love. Since its founding in 2008, WhoSampled has built a massive catalog: over 1.2 million songs, more than 622,000 samples, and countless covers. Rather than folding it into its platform, Spotify says WhoSampled will continue […]

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Rising Afrobeats Star, Fola Announces First Major Headline Concert in Lagos

Afrobeats sensation Folarin “FOLA” Odunlami has officially announced his first major headline concert in Lagos. The eagerly awaited show, titled “What a Feeling,” is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at the Balmoral Event Center in Victoria Island. This concert marks a significant milestone in FOLA’s rapidly rising career, offering fans an intimate yet high-energy experience that showcases his unique sound. The “What a Feeling” concert shares its name with FOLA’s […]

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Ruger Puts Rumours to Rest, “No Beef” With Davido

Afrobeats star Ruger has firmly denied rumours of a feud with global hitmaker Davido, describing the narrative as a social-media creation rather than reality. The controversy began when a Davido fan account on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that Ruger’s success depended on him publicly apologizing to Davido. In response, Ruger questioned the basis of the accusation, asking whether Davido had ever said he wronged him. Ruger went on to clarify […]

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If You Love Me, Love Me in Yoruba” — Asake Defends Singing in His Native Tongue

Nigerian superstar Asake has made it clear that when it comes to his music, he’s staying true to his roots by singing predominantly in Yoruba, and he has no apologies. In a candid Instagram Live session, he addressed fans who urged him to switch to English, asserting that while he can sing in English, Yoruba is where his heart and his artistry truly lies. Asake’s choice isn’t just a stylistic […]

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Davido Expands Five Alive Tour To Europe

Davido has set the European music scene buzzing with the announcement of his 2026 5IVE Alive Tour, scheduled to run from March 27 to April 5, 2026. The Afrobeats superstar is slated to perform in Zürich, Brussels, Copenhagen, and Barcelona, marking one of his most ambitious European expansions to date. Although the venues are yet to be revealed, excitement is already high as more details are expected to drop soon. […]

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Spyro Says He’s Already Made — Even If He Quit Music Today

Nigerian singer Spyro recently made waves when he declared on the 14th Adesope Live Show that if he stopped making music today, he would still be “made.” Spyro rose to fame with breakout songs like Billing and his smash hit “Who Is Your Guy?”  He’s carved a niche for himself as an artist who doesn’t rely on the usual industry hustle. Instead of chasing traditional club shows or trending platforms, […]

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Why Don Jazzy Ended Mo’Hits and Handed D’Banj 100% of His Songs

In a recent interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Nigerian music icon D’Banj has offered a rare and candid explanation of how and why the legendary Mo’Hits Records came to an end. Contrary to long-standing speculation about conflict or rivalry, D’Banj revealed that the split was initiated entirely by Don Jazzy, and that it happened on peaceful, respectful terms. According to him, Don Jazzy not only […]

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