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BURNA BOY TOPS APPLE MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGERIAN ARTISTS OF ALL TIME

In the list of the most streamed Nigerian artists of all time on Apple Music, international megastar Burna Boy tops the list. The Grammy-winning hitmaker has enjoyed a speedy ascension to the top since breaking into the international scene in 2018. Here are the top 5 biggest Nigerian artists of all time on Apple Music. Burna Boy The number one (No. 1) most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Apple […]

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APPLE MUSIC LISTS ODUMUDUBLVCK AND SEYI VIBEZ AMONG ITS 5 FAST-RISING ARTISTS

Apple Music has released a list of 5 fast rising Nigerian artists on its platform. The list includes Hip Hop star ODUMODUBLVCK, Street Hop sensation Seyi Vibez, and Gospel artist Victor Thompson. 1. Seyi Vibez Seyi Vibez has started to get listeners worldwide hooked on his modernist take on Apala, a traditional Yoruba-rooted genre, that draws on elements of Fuji, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, Afro-soul music. Since the release of 2021“s 'God Sent,' which became his first […]

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VICTONY TEAMS UP WITH AV FOR NEW SINGLE ‘JAGA JAGA’.

Produced by Kzito, this single is an impressive piece of music that further displays the abilities of one of Afrobeats most exciting acts acts in today's music scene. On this track, the 2023 Headies award winner for Best Recording of the Year and Headies Viewers Choice presents an introspective and personal piece of music highlighting his ascension in the music industry. "My life is a different story; it is a movie written […]

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ARTIST-FOCUSED PLATFORM GAMMA, EXPANDS TO AFRICA, UNVEILS LARRY GAAGA AS VP

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in New York, London, Miami, Nashville, and Dubai, the company has now expanded its operations to Nigeria. The company has unveiled Nigerian songwriter, recording artist, and music executive Larry Gaaga as its Vice President and General Manager for West Africa. With its decision to be headquartered in Nigeria instead of South Africa which has been the choice for many international labels and brands, gamma. displays its […]

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BURNA BOY & J HUS ARE HEADLINERS FOR AFRO NATION NIGERIA CONCERT

The musician, who headlined the 2023 Afro Nation in Miami, would be bringing his stellar stagecraft to his home country. With roots deeply embedded in Nigeria, Burna Boy's homecoming will be a monumental highlight of the historic event. Another headliner for the event is Gambian-British rapper, J Hus, who's one of the biggest Hip Hop stars in the United Kingdom. This would mark his first show for the global festival brand since the […]

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MOHBAD JUST DIED AND PEOPLE ARE ALREADY MOVING ON – OMAH LAY

The singer made this assertion during his interview with Adesope Olajide on the Afrobeats Podcast. There, he expressed his sadness that things are slowly slipping back to business as usual since Mohbad died. He then used that avenue to remind people to live their lives. Omah Lay also noted that he had just heard about the Mohbad's passing and the sad news broke him down for a bit, especially because he saw him as […]

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‘BULLYING MADE ME LOST ALL FORMS OF SOCIAL SKILLS’ – KIZZ DANIEL

Popular singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has said that he finds it difficult to socialise as a result of the bullying he suffered as a child. He said he was chubby while growing up, which made the other children bully and make fun of him. The ‘Buga’ crooner disclosed this in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, hosted by Adesope Olajide. He said, “I have […]

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NIGERIA NEEDS ‘MOHABD LAW’ AGAINST CULTIST INTIMADATION – SEUN KUTI TELLS FG

Seun Kuti, popular Nigerian musician and the youngest son of the Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has called for a law against intimidation by cultists. He made the call following the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, whose demise had sparked speculations of cult-like affiliation and activities in the entertainment industry. While reacting to the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death on his Instagram page, he opined that Mohbad’s death was […]

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MOHBAD AUTOPSY: POLICE CONCLUDE PROCESS, AWAIT RESULT

The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday night announced that the autopsy procedure of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been “successfully completed.” As earlier reported that the body of the singer was exhumed on Thursday afternoon for an autopsy. The police, in an update shared via their verified X handle, said the process was now complete. The force promised to provide the autopsy result as soon as it […]

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