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  • Solana Releases “OKUNKUN”

    Solana Releases “OKUNKUN”

    Yorubad artist Solana has dropped her infectious new single OKUNKUN produced by Killertunes. The vibrant Yorupop track blends full Yoruba vocals with bouncy electronic beats, delivering fresh dance energy rooted in Nigerian heritage. Out now — stream it everywhere.

  • Chris Brown Just Linked Up With Wizkid Again — “Man On A Mission” Is Here

    Chris Brown Just Linked Up With Wizkid Again — “Man On A Mission” Is Here

    Breezy is back on his Afrobeats wave. “Man On A Mission” featuring Wizkid is officially out, landing as track 2 on Chris Brown’s new deluxe album, BROWN (The Chocolate Edition), released June 19, 2026.This isn’t their first rodeo — Chris and Wizkid go way back, from the 2016 “Shabba” remix to “African Bad Gyal” and…

  • Drake Reigns as Apple Music’s All-Time Most Streamed Artist

    Drake Reigns as Apple Music’s All-Time Most Streamed Artist

    Apple Music has unveiled its Top 20 most-streamed artists of all time, with Drake claiming the #1 spot. The Canadian icon’s dominance showcases his unmatched catalog depth and global appeal, outpacing even Taylor Swift at #2. Hip-hop heavily dominates the list, highlighting Drake’s role in shaping streaming culture through hits and consistent output. His billions…

  • Solana’s “OKUNKUN” Drops at Midnight

    Solana’s “OKUNKUN” Drops at Midnight

    Lagos rising star Solana (@solana_tii) is set to release her highly anticipated single OKUNKUN tonight, a vibrant Yoruba-infused electronic track produced by Killertunes. Rediscovered from a 2023 session, this “Yorupop” banger fuses full Yoruba vocals with bouncy pop-electronics, evoking Ijebu rhythms in a fresh, dancefloor-ready sound. Like Asa, whose soulful indie-pop and Afro-soul blend traditional…

  • Tems Set to Shine at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

    Tems Set to Shine at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

    Nigerian music icon Tems is heading to Chicago! The Grammy winner is officially confirmed to perform at the historic Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony on June 18, 2026.Representing the global power of Afrobeats, Tems will share the prestigious stage at John Lewis Plaza with legends like Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and U2’s Bono and…

  • GRAMMYs Unveil 5 New Categories for the 2027 Awards

    GRAMMYs Unveil 5 New Categories for the 2027 Awards

    The Recording Academy has announced five new Grammy categories for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, set for February 7, 2027. The additions aim to better reflect the evolving global music landscape. The New Categories Are: These changes were ratified following member proposals and reflect the industry’s growing diversity and international reach. The full list of…

  • Lyrics: Ycee & PsychoYP – Island Girls

    Lyrics: Ycee & PsychoYP – Island Girls

    Mandem don’t want beef with me Mandem don’t want beef with meGirls come from north, west, south and east – eastIsland girls pull up on fleekI touchdown and make them flee, bleed, please Mandem don’t want beef with meGirls come from north, west, south and east – eastIsland girls pull up on fleek – fleekI…

  • Lyrics: Ycee & Damilaremusic – Balling Forever

    Lyrics: Ycee & Damilaremusic – Balling Forever

    Yo yo yoDon know vibeWoye Sounds You know there’s zero replacingThis nigga is so amazingHe gon be quoted for agesSo gone off the green they gon think that he AsianThis ain’t for your entertainmentGet to the bag with my echo locationYou gon be gone in a minuteYeah we made it out the basementThis shit go…

  • Lyrics: Shallipopi – Allergies

    Lyrics: Shallipopi – Allergies

    IntroShalli fucking popiKele want the pamper (Confirm)Kele want the pamper (Confirm) Verse 1Ah, kele want the pamper (Kele wan”)Why you wan’ dey touch my shit when you know, you ain’t up to standard? (Confirm)That your body dey tension me (Tension me)Baby, put that nyash on me (On me)Baby, how much you fit chop?She tell me…

  • Lyrics: Sarkodie & Shatta Wale – Everlasting

    Lyrics: Sarkodie & Shatta Wale – Everlasting

    Shatta!Sark!Shatta!Sark!Shatta!Sark!Shatta!Sark! Fuck me like your life depends on it (depends on it)Ride wo ku me a wonnye bɔne (wonnye bɔne)Me hwie gu mu no na aseɛ ɛsɔneI like when you touch me wo tsena me so a m’ɛnsɔre (m’ɛnsɔre)So many girls but I want you (want you)Me nim sɛ w’abrɛ but I want to (want…

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