Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted his significant role in shaping the global success of the Afrobeats genre, stating that it is impossible to discuss its history without mentioning his name. The award-winning singer made this bold claim in the latest edition of TheBeatJuice magazine, where he reflected on his…
South African singer Tyla has voiced her opposition to the Western practice of categorizing all African music under the umbrella of Afrobeats. Speaking at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards after winning Best Afrobeats Song, Tyla acknowledged the positive influence Afrobeats has had on promoting African music globally but stressed the need for greater recognition…
Nigerian producer-turned-artist, Pheelz, has shared his perspective on the growing trend of Nigerian celebrities distancing themselves from the Afrobeat genre, even as it garners global recognition and evolves. In a recent interview on the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope, Pheelz addressed the ongoing discourse sparked by artists clarifying their musical genres, including Wizkid’s statement of…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has made it clear that he does not identify as an Afrobeats artiste, contrary to popular belief. Taking to his Instagram story on Saturday, Wizkid announced the completion of his next album and issued a disclaimer to his fans. He cautioned them against expecting an Afrobeats…
The rise of Afrobeats, spearheaded by Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s historic performance at the Grammy Awards, marks a significant milestone in the genre’s journey to the forefront of the music industry. Afrobeats, characterized by its infectious rhythms and diverse influences, has been gaining traction worldwide, with Luminate Data’s recent report revealing it as the fastest-growing…
Veteran rapper Michael Ugochukwu Steven, popularly known as Ruggedman, has voiced his concerns about the misuse of the term “Afrobeats,” alleging that many “talentless people” are exploiting the genre for their own gain. In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ruggedman expressed his discontent with how the term Afrobeats has been appropriated, stating, “When you…
The recently concluded 2023 Headies Awards, held at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, brought together key players in the African music industry for a night of celebration and recognition of Nigerian music talent. One of the night’s significant moments was Ayra Starr’s triumph in the Best Female Artist category. She emerged victorious…
In an illuminating and exclusive interview, internationally acclaimed DJ Charlie Shee offers a captivating insight into his extensive travels, his unique bond with P-Square, his perspective on Afrobeat music, and his genuine admiration for the vibrant Nigerian music landscape. Recognized worldwide for his prowess behind the decks, DJ Charlie Shee steps away from the limelight…
Prominent figures from Africa’s music scene have chimed in with their reactions to Burna Boy’s recent interview in which he shared his perspective on what Afrobeats signifies to him. In the lead-up to the release of his forthcoming album “I Told Them,” Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy sat down for an interview with Apple Music….
Davido was the highlight of the day in Houston, Texas, as the singer thrilled fans at his Timeless concert and also brought a special guest artist on stage. What an unforgettable night it was for all the fans who packed the Toyota Center to the brim for Davido’s Timeless concert. The energy in the air…
Renowned Nigerian artist Burna Boy has delighted fans worldwide with the release of the highly anticipated official music video for his hit song ‘Sittin’ on Top of The World.’ The track, featuring acclaimed American rapper 21 Savage, has already captivated listeners with its infectious beats and thought-provoking lyrics. Now, the visual masterpiece takes the song…
Veteran Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy has said Nollywood introduced the Nigerian Entertainment industry to the world way before Afrobeats.Omotola made the revelation in a post on her Instagram page on Thursday while reminiscing her impact on Nollywood and the world before the emergence of social media. She also shared the…
Nigerian singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has entered into the Guinness World Book of Records. The Benin-born music star achieved the feat with his global hit song ‘Calm Down’ which made history as the First No.1 Hit on The Official MENA Chart (the world’s first regional streaming chart). Guinness World Record…
Yakubu is Falz’s second official single for 2023.
Bounty Killer has attributed the perceived stagnancy in present-day Dancehall to what he described as the “fool-fool”, internationally unappealing topics, such as Obeah and lotto scamming (chopping), around which upcoming artists are centering their songs. Speaking in an interview with I Never Knew TV, Bounty weighed on the inertia in the music, pointing out that…
Nigerian singing sensation Peruzzi has disclosed that he will be dropping a new single featuring Nigerian superstar Fireboy. Details: Peruzzi announced via his Twitter account on March 5th, 2023 that he will be releasing a new single titled ‘Pressure’ which will feature award-winning superstar Fireboy. Last month, Peruzzi posted a video of himself in a…
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Afrobeats star, Adekunle Gold is the cover star of the latest issue of Gaffer. In the cover story, the singer talks about his creative process, his start in music and how he’s mastered the art of channeling personal experience and emotion in his songwriting. Read excerpts from the interview below: On What he Has Learnt…
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A look-alike of the famous Afrobeat singer, Asake a.k.a Mr Money, has lamented the experience of getting cornered by fans who restricted his movement simply because he refused to “dash” them money. A video making rounds on the internet space captured the moment an individual who had an uncanny resemblance with Asake was mistaken as…
Legendary Afrobeat singer, Femi Anikulapo Kuti was joined by prolific French-Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa to deliver a mind-blowing performance on stage. In the spirit of Felabration, a celebration of the legacy of Afrobeat Pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whose 2022 edition was conducted from October 10th to 16th, at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Fela’s eldest…
Wizkid has shared the visuals for his latest single “Bad to Me.” The song was produced by his longtime collaborator P2J. As plans for the release of the album ‘More Love Less Ego’ seem to be ongoing, the singer has unveiled the music video of the newly released ‘Bad To Me.’ Watch the video below:
Nigerian singers and comedians succeeded in lighting up the ongoing annual celebration of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo, tagged ‘Felabration.’ The show, which usually displays rays of music stars at the Africa Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos, saw top artistes and comedians spice up the event. Felabration, which kicked off with a lecture series, is…
Tiwa Savage has positioned herself as a style star to watch in the fashion industry. This cuts across concerts, fashion shows or even on the red carpet as the Afrobeat sensation understands the art of keeping her sartorial choices top-notch. At the Alexander McQueen SS23 fashion show held at Old Royal Naval College in London,…
The 2022 Felabration kicked off earlier in the week with three activities; an artwork competition, an Afrobeat dance competition, and a fashion show competition. As reported by Premium Times, Yeni Kuti conceived the idea of Felabration, the month-long music and lifestyle festival in honour of the legacies of her late father and Afrobeat progenitor, Fela…
Nigerian singer and rapper, Zlatan has released the music video for the titled “Jaboti,” directed by Olu The Wave. On the record, Zlatan discusses the importance of living large in the midst of the daily grind. The song clearly impacts his audience’s knowledge and good information. “Jaboti” has a typical Zlatan vibe, but the instrumental…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced a release date for new music for his fans. The Afrobeats poster-boy, who is known for always harding music and not coming through on announced release dates, on Wednesday the 7th of 2022, shared another release date for new music. The…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido and a host of other performing artistes picked up awards at the 2022 edition of the prestigious Headies Award unveiled in Atlanta, United States, on Sunday. The 15th Headies Awards went global for the first time with a diverse group of nominees and winners from Nigeria, across Africa, and the rest…
Nigerian singer, Rema has shared a snippet of an exciting unreleased project with fans on his social media platform. The talented singer and songwriter took to his social media platform to share a snippet of an unreleased song he is currently working on. As expected, fans are super excited about the project, as pictures and…
Afrobeats sensation, Fireboy DML has released the official music video of his hit single, “Bandana,” which features fast-rising music sensation, Asake. “Bandana” featuring Asake is off his recently released third studio album “Playboy.” The video was directed by creative director, TG Omori and pays homage to the scarf for which the single is named after….
Nigerian music star, Fireboy DML has returned with another sensational single tagged “Diana.” On the new single ‘Diana’ Fireboy DML employs the vocal assistance of American singer, Chris Brown alongside Jamaican songstress, Shenseea who adds her dancehall tune to the song. The song, ‘Diana’ is taken from Fireboy DML’s latest project, “Playboy” which consists of…
Nigerian music diva, Tiwa Savage has released a new lyrics video for her song, “Jaiye Foreign,” which features rising music star, Zinoleesky So far, the new musical collaboration has sparked lots of excitement among fans on both sides. Watch the video below.
Multi-talented singer and songwriter, Burna Boy comes through with a brand new song titled, ‘Pain.’ For this piece, Burna Boy features American musical stars like Nicki Minaj, Polo G, Krept and Konan Watch the video below.
