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Nicki Minaj has been making waves with her appreciation for Nigerian Pidgin English. The American rapper recently shared on social media that she’s using Ayra Starr’s hit song “Rush” to learn the language. In a video posted on her social media accounts, Nicki Minaj demonstrated her enthusiasm for Pidgin English by practising new words from […]
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Rema, Omah Lay, and Shallipopi are making waves as part of the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated EA FC25 football game, set to release on September 27, 2024. They join a diverse lineup of global artists in the game’s soundtrack, which features a total of 114 tracks. This inclusion highlights the […]
Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Afrobeat star, has everyone talking after his latest Instagram post left fans curious and buzzing. The singer, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, shared a cryptic message saying, “Finally free! Truly blessed. Best day of my life.” This post is typical of Wizkid’s rare and often enigmatic social media updates, which frequently lead to […]
At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, South African singer Tyla addressed a significant issue in the music industry: the tendency to label all African music as Afrobeats. While accepting her award for Best Afrobeats Song, Tyla recognized the genre’s influence and the opportunities it has created for African artists. However, she stressed that it […]
Wizkid Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on July 16, 1990, is known for his music. He began recording at 11 and gained fame with ‘Holla at Your Boy’ in 2009. After leaving Empire Mates Entertainment, he launched ‘Star Boy Entertainment’. He signed with RCA Records in 2017, releasing ‘Sounds from the Other Side’. His 2020 […]
Afrobeats, led by Nigerian artists, has been making waves worldwide, with musicians winning international awards, collaborating with global stars, and breaking records with their concerts. Despite this success, Buju Banton expressed some reservations about the genre. Jamaican dancehall icon Buju Banton recently weighed in on the global rise of Afrobeats, sharing his thoughts on its impact and […]
Divine Ikubor, known popularly as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. The Afro Beats sensation has shared how he handles fame’s pressures and criticisms. He was relying on prayer and support from mentors and friends. He emphasized the significance of spirituality in his life and music. In a recent interview with French media […]
Jonzing Records artist, Ruger is set to drop his second EP which he has named The Second Wave, reporting that the venture will drop in the not so distant future. Ruger has uncovered that his subsequent task, another EP named The Second Wave will hit all streaming stores on the 26th of this current month. […]
In a recent interview Nigerian artiste Tems discussed how she wants her story to be told and what genre her music fall into. Tems explained why she decided to call her genre of music, “Spirit”, whilst she answered some interesting questions during her interview. When asked why she decided to call her own brand of […]
Nigerian African Giant Burna Boy shared his response to those people who were in disapproval of him shaving his beards. Burna Boy revealed that he doesn’t want people loving him for superficial things like money or his trademark beards or dreadlocks. The Odogwu’s trademark look has always been a full lock of hair along with his […]
