Asake Breaks Chart Record with ‘Lungu Boy’
Asake continues his chart domination with his third album, Lungu Boy, which has made history by becoming the longest-charting number-one album on the TurnTable album chart. The album has spent 15 weeks at the top since its release on August 8, 2024, setting a new record. This achievement adds to Asake’s growing list of successes, […]
Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]
South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]
Wizkid Breaks Spotify Nigeria Streaming Record with New Single ‘Piece of My Heart’
Wizkid’s latest single, released on October 19, 2024, has set a new first-day streaming record on Spotify Nigeria with 1.1 million streams. This breaks the previous record he shared with Asake for their collaboration “MMS.” Wizkid now holds the top 3 spots for the highest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, with his song “IDK” […]
Full List: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Rema, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, others nominated for the 2024 MTV EMAs
MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating […]
Nigerian Superstar Asake Announces New Album and “Lungu Boy World Tour”
Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year. The Grammy-nominated star made the announcement, via his social media handle while also dropping the dates for his upcoming “Lungu Boy World Tour”. Asake’s upcoming album will be his third album in 3 […]
Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)
The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]
Asake sells out O2 Arena ahead of his landmark concert
In another landmark feat, Asake has announced that all available tickets for the 20,000-capacity Arena are now sold out ahead of his August 20, 2023 concert. This impressive feat sees Asake join Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy as the Nigerian artists who have sold out the famous O2 Arena. So far in 2023, Asake has headlined several Afrobeats Festivals with […]
Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List]
Below is a list of the nominees for the 2023 Headies Award. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Odumodu Blvck Bayyani Guchi Eltee Khaid BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR “ALONE” – BURNA BOY “SOWETO” – VICTONY & TEMPOE “I’M A MESS” – OMAH LAY “KU LO SA” – OXLADE “STAND STRONG” – DAVIDO FT. SUNDAY SERVICE CHOIR “NO WOMAN, NO CRY” – TEMS ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCER OF THE YEAR MAGICSTICKS – “SUNGBA REMIX” (ASAKE) PHEELZ – “ELECTRICTY” (PHEELZ FT DAVIDO) […]
Asake debuts 12 songs on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart
With the release of his sophomore album, “Work of Art,” in 2023, which launched 12 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart, Asake continued his impressive streak. Asake‘s ‘Basquiat’ debuts at NO. 9 For debuts this week, 12 songs off Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ sophomore album debuted on the chart with ‘Sunshine’ at NO. 15, ‘Lonely’ at NO. 19, ‘Mogbe’ at NO. 21, ‘Olorun’ at NO. […]
Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’ is the most searched song in Nigeria in 2022
Kizz Daniel‘s mega hit ‘Buga’ has emerged as the most searched song on Google in Nigeria in 2022 after enjoying massive commercial success. Kizz Daniel & Tekno‘s ‘Buga’ is one of the biggest songs out of Africa in 2022 as it cross borders and captivated listeners across multiple countries. The single has emerged as the most searched song in Nigeria on Google […]
