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Fido Admits “I Messed Up”, Apologises After Backlash Over Feuds, Label Dispute, and Controversial Remarks

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Fido, the voice behind smash hits like Awolowo and Joy Is Coming, has taken to social media to issue a heartfelt public apology after a year marked by public controversies, social media backlash, and industry feuds. In a candid statement posted on X, the singer acknowledged that sudden fame, ego, and inexperience influenced a series of decisions that led to criticism from fans and peers alike. Fido’s […]

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Asake Recounts How Singing in Yoruba Led to Early Career Challenges

Nigerian Afrobeat Asake has opened up about the early struggles that marked his rise to international stardom, including being rejected from performance shows simply because he sang predominantly in Yoruba. In a candid and inspiring interview with Famous TV, the Sungba crooner recounted that in the beginning, hurdles weren’t just financial or creative, they were cultural. According to Asake, several show promoters declined to book him because his music leaned […]

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Wizkid’s ‘Joro’ Goes Platinum in France

Wizkid’s 2019 hit Joro has officially been certified Platinum in France, proving that the song still has serious replay value years after its release. The certification was awarded by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP), recognizing the track’s impressive streaming numbers in one of Europe’s biggest music markets. The record has now surpassed 30 million streams in the country, the threshold required for Platinum status under the current SNEP guidelines. […]

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No More Handshakes: Why African Music Needs Strong Contracts

The global rise of African music is one of the most powerful cultural movements of the last two decades. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Accra to Dar es Salaam, African artists are topping international charts, headlining global festivals, and shaping mainstream pop culture. The success of artists such as Burna Boy, Tyla, and Diamond Platnumz demonstrates how far the continent’s sound has travelled. But behind the awards, endorsements, and sold-out arenas […]

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Asake Becomes Spotify Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Artist Ever

Afrobeats superstar Asake has been officially named the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, a title that caps off five years of explosive growth in digital music consumption across the country and underscores the enduring power of local sound on global platforms. Since Spotify’s launch in Nigeria in 2021, the platform has become a powerful barometer of musical influence. In just a few years, streaming has shifted from […]

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Tanzania Producer Admits Dayna Nyange Was Wronged in the Making of Diamond Platnumz’s Hit Song ‘Number One’

Tanzania producer Sheddy Clever has publicly acknowledged that singer Dayna Nyange was “wronged” in the creation of one of Diamond Platnumz’s most iconic songs, Number One. Following the release of the song in 2013, Dayna Nyange publicly claimed that the beat and parts of the song’s concept were originally hers, but Sheddy Clever dismissed her claims for years. At the time Number One was released, it quickly became a defining record […]

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Gyakie Pays Tribute To Late Ebo Taylor, Says He Helped Shape Her Sound

Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie has publicly honoured the late highlife great Ebo Taylor, crediting him with helping shape her musical identity in an emotional interview on BBC Focus on Africa. Reflecting on his profound influence, she linked her own rise in contemporary Afro-fusion and highlife-infused pop to the rhythms and melodies that defined her childhood and Ghana’s musical heritage. In the interview, Gyakie spoke about the deep imprint Taylor left on […]

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Tems Becomes Most Streamed African Artist On Spotify

Nigerian singer Tems has reached a new career milestone, surpassing South African counterpart Tyla to become the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify. The achievement marks another defining moment for the Grammy-winning star, whose steady global rise continues to reshape the perception of African music on the world stage. According to the latest streaming data, Tems edged ahead in monthly listener count, reflecting a surge […]

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How Gaming Is Reshaping Music Discovery, And What It Means for the African Music Scene

For decades, radio has been the heartbeat of music discovery. A record breaks on air, builds momentum, and moves from speakers into culture. But today, there’s another powerful discovery engine operating alongside the airwaves, and it’s transforming how music travels the world. It’s gaming. Video games have evolved from background entertainment into fully immersive cultural spaces where music doesn’t just play, it lives. The turning point came when massive multiplayer […]

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