I love when people refer to my music as The Afro-Depression —Omah Lay.
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Omah Lay expressed his happiness at his music being labeled “Afro-Depression” by fans in a recent interview with Billboard. The artist claims that this demonstrates that people can relate to and comprehend his songs without him having to explain it to them. “I definitely love it. I love that I started a new movement and […]
Fireboy is set to release his 4th studio album titled ‘Adedamola’ on the 29th of August, 2024
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Fireboy DML, the Nigerian pop star, has announced August 29, 2024, as the official release date for his fourth studio album, “Adedamola” The YBNL-signed artist made this announcement via his X account on Monday. The announcement has generated excitement from his fans and music lovers.
Drake Becomes Artist with Most Songs Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
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Canadian superstar Drake has set a new record, becoming the artist with the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. Known globally for his chart-topping hits and multiple awards, Drake continues to solidify his position as one of the most successful artists of the digital era. Previously, Drake tied with Justin Bieber for having […]
‘Not Like Us’ by Kendrick Lamar beats Drake’s ‘Family Matters’ to Billboard #1 spot
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In the chart week dated May 17, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ debuted at NO. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thus becoming Kendrick Lamar’s second chart-topping single in the United States in 2024 following Metro Booming & Future‘s ‘Like That’. ‘Not Like Us’ which is the last track released by Kendrick Lamar in his rap feud with Drake became the icing on the cake for […]
Nigerian Artist Skales Set to Make Acting Debut in Film ‘Seeking Justice’
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Nigerian rapper and singer, Raoul John Njeng better known by his stage name Skales, has announced his acting debut. A few hours before his Instagram announcement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, he posted a video of his severely injured face, without a caption, prompting followers to speculate. He however cleared the air on another Instagram […]
D’banj marks 20 years on stage with a new single
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Afrobeats icon, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has announced a new single titled ‘Since 04’. In a post on his Instagram page, D’banj shared that he will be dropping the new single on May 3, 2024, which marks the start of his career 20 years ago. The multi-award-winning star who recently headlined the Trace […]
Top 99 Nigerian Songs of 2023
1. Davido FT. Musa Keys – Unavailable: Davido teams up with Musa Keys in this melodious track, blending Afrobeats and Amapiano, creating a catchy tune. 2. Burna Boy – City Boys: Burna Boy’s entrancing vocals and captivating beats make “City Boys” a standout anthem, reflecting the essence of city life. 3. Asake – Lonely at […]