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Wizkid shades Don Jazzy and Ladipoe over rapper’s comment on Afrobeats

Multiple award-winning singer and performer Wizkid whilst addressing fans' comments and questions made subtle shades at the Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy and his artist Ladipoe following the rapper's comment on the struggle of the Afrobeats' identity, This comes right after the singer sparked a debate of a possible beef with Davido following his recent video update on social media. The statement by Wiz came right after the Mavin Records rapper […]

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Davido announces transfer of DMW artists to Nine+ Records

During his press tour for his Madison Square Garden Timeless concert, Davido had many interviews with the media. He recreated the iconic Kobe Bryant 2001 championship photo, he declared himself the Greatest of all time in Nigeria among other things. The Grammy-nominated artist announced his collaboration with a US distribution firm, UnitedMasters, to introduce a fresh label named Nine+ Records. This new venture announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, aims to encompass a variety of genres beyond Afrobeats, […]

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Afrobeats

Pheelz says he will boldly & proudly wave Afrobeats flag

According to the hitmaker, Afrobeats is a movement fuelled by the spirit of Nigerian and African people. He shared that while some artists have the right to either choose to associate or disassociate with the movement, he identifies with the movement and will gladly wave its flag. "For me, I feel like it's a tag for how we make our music. It's a form of identifying what we do and […]

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Rotimi claims to have brought Afrobeats sound to America

Actor and singer Rotimi recently made claims that he played a huge role in introducing the Afrobeats sound to the United States. During his interview with the 85 South comedy show, the American star recounted his pivotal moment in opening Wizkid's inaugural US show in 2012. He spoke about paving a path for the afrobeat sound through his hit single, Love Riddim. Rotimi's claims sparked a mixed bag of reactions on […]

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Tems opened doors of global recognition for African female artists – Tyla

She admitted that Tems is exceptionally talented as she relished working with her on her eponymous debut album. Tyla spoke in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, UK. She said, “Working with Tems is amazing. She is so talented. She is literally a force. I’m so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us [young African female artists]. “We made such a beautiful song […]

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Spyro reveals he regrets not finding love before fame

In a candid discussion with Drip Check on Saturday, April 20, 2024, Spyro lamented the challenges he faces in discerning genuine affection, fearing that potential partners may be attracted to his celebrity status rather than his true self. He revealed apprehension about not knowing if someone loves him for who he is or solely for his fame. Reflecting on his ideal partner, the Shutdown crooner emphasized the importance of intelligence, stating that he is drawn to […]

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Tunde Onakoya sets new world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, has successfully set a new world record for the longest continuous chess marathon after playing non-stop for an incredible 58 hours. The event took place in the heart of New York City's Times Square and saw Onakoya beat the previous record held by Iranian chess player, Pouya Idani, who had played for 57 hours and 18 minutes. During the marathon, the 30-year-old grandmaster played […]

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‘I can’t date a musician’ – Singer Gyakie

According to her, romantic relationships with people in the same field as you might be quite difficult. She stated this in a recent interview with 3FM, Accra. “Love is a beautiful thing. I wouldn’t say its wrong, but at the same time, right now, I wouldn’t advise myself to be with someone in my industry,” she said. Gyakie is not publicly known to be in any romantic relationship. In 2021, […]

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Brymo tells Burna Boy to quit pop scene

The controversy began in September 2023 when Brymo accused Burna Boy of plagiarizing his unreleased work in the hit song City Boy. Now, Brymo claims Burna Boy can't stop seeking his attention, despite Burna Boy's international success with a Grammy Award. Brymo then advises Burna Boy to abandon pop music entirely and "take a cause and focus" on something more meaningful. With a self-proclaimed "deity level" status, Brymo offered to help […]

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