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DAVIDO PULLS OUT OF JOINT CONCERT WITH 50 CENT AND  MARY J BLIGE

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, DAVIDO, says he has pulled out of his joint Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert with American stars 50 CENT and MARY J BLIGE. DAVIDO made the announcement on his Instagram story, saying he has withdrawn from the concert scheduled for 3rd July, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. He explained that his withdrawal was due to the failure of the curators of Iconic Presents to resolve issues “concerning key elements required […]

todayJune 16, 2025

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MAYORKUN’S NEW ALBUM TO FEATURE 8 ARTISTS, INCLUDING DAVIDO

Nigerian superstars, MAYORKUN and DAVIDO are set to add to their collections of hit singles.  MAYORKUN , teased a new song titled 'Blessings on Blessings' which will feature a guest appearance from 5-time Grammy nominee DAVIDO, and is set to be released on June 13 along with his 3rd album which  he calls 'Still The Mayor', a 12-track album with 8 guest appearances. His upcoming album comes off the back of his 2023 EP 'Love For Free', which had the charting songs 'For […]

todayJune 12, 2025

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KIZZ DANIEL RETRIEVES RIGHTS TO HIS DEBUT ALBUM ‘NEW ERA’ FROM G-WORLDWIDE

Afrobeats star, KIZZ DANIEL, has retrieved the masters of his debut album, New Era, from his former record label, G-Worldwide. The singer, who made the announcement on his X handle yesterday, revealed that he also reclaimed the masters of his hit singles Yeba and Sofa, saying the achievement ment more than words can express. KIZZ DANIEL released his debut album, New Era, on May 14, 2016, under his former record label, G-Worldwide.

todayJune 10, 2025

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MOSES BLISS ADDRESSES BEEF RUMOURS WITH EBUKA SONGZ

Gospel minister, MOSES BLISS has refuted rumors of a fallout between himself and ex-label signee, EBUKA SONGZ The singer disclosed this during an interview when he was asked about ongoing rumors of tension surrounding EBUKA'S departure from Spotlite Nation - Bliss' record label .  BLISS said that it was normal when an artiste moves on from a label, before clarifying that his label is more of a ministry than a traditional record outfit.  He added that EBUKA will go far in […]

todayApril 28, 2025

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COURT GRANTS 1 MILLION NAIRA BAIL TO PORTABLE IN A DEFAMATION SUIT.

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State has granted bail in the sum of 1 million Naira to controversial Nigerian artiste, Portable. The court also ruled that his bail is conditional upon the provision of two sureties in like sum. Portable was arrested on April 13th, in Abeokuta, Ogun State following a petition filed by veteran Fuji artist, Saheed Osupa, accusing the artiste of criminal defamation, threats to life, incitement, character […]

todayApril 15, 2025

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PHYNO COLLABORATES BRITISH RAP STAR, ARRDEE FOR NEW SINGLE

Award-winning rapper, PHYNO has released a new single; titled “Time of my Life” featuring Brighton-born UK rap star, ARRDEE.  PHYNO in the single, blended his native Southern Nigeria dialect with English, thereby paying homage to his Igbo root.  The single comes ahead of the release of PHYNO'Sfifth album 'Full Time Job' which is set for release later in October, and is preceded by the hit record 'Do I' whose remix features Grammy-winning megastar BURNA BOY.

todaySeptember 30, 2024 6

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ODUMODUBLVCK AND BURNA BOY GET NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 BET HIP HOP AWARDS

Nigerian stars BURNA BOY and ODUMODUBLVCK have earned nominations at the 2024 BET Hip Hip awards.  ODUMODUBLVCK, who was nominated in the Best International Flow category, will be competing with rappers from France, Brazil, UK, and South Africa for a chance to become the first Nigerian rapper to win a BET Hip Hop award. BURNA BOY also earned a nomination for Best Live Performance in a category that has hip hop heavy stars DRAKE, KENDRICK LAMAR, TRAVIS SCOTT, […]

todaySeptember 20, 2024

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WIZKID TEASES NEW TRACK ‘PIECE OF MY HEART’ FEATURING BRENT FAIYAZ

Grammy award winning singer, AYO BALOGUN popularly known WIZKID has teased fans with fresh glimpse of his upcoming album “MORAYO”. The singer stirred excitement among fans by releasing a preview of “Piece of My Heart” which is a single off the upcoming album featuring American R&B star BRENT FAIYAZ.  The singer did not specify the exact date the album will be released but said it will be out in a few days, thereby creating excitement and […]

todaySeptember 18, 2024

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FIREBOY’S HIT SINGLE PERU GETS DIAMOND CERTIFICATION IN FRANCE

Fireboy's hit single, Peru has become the latest Afrobeats song to get a diamond certification. Released in 2021, FIREBOY'S 'PERU'enjoyed massive commercial success as it charted in multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.  The song has now achieved the highest certification for a song in France. PERU' remix,  soared to global success where it charted in over 20 countries;  including on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at NO. 53, […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

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