Afrobeats – African Music Blog
Fireboy DML Is Back — “Zuko” Is Coming! 🔥👑
The King of the New School has spoken, and the streets already knew him as Zuko, now it’s official. Fireboy DML is set to drop his fifth studio album, “Zuko,” and Afrobeats fans are not ready.Following the success of “Adedamola” (2024), which saw him link up with heavyweights like Jon Batiste and Lagbaja, Fireboy returns…
Lyrics: Fave – Drown
I’m coming to my sensesI got my frontal lobe upTruly you had me there(But) only in the first halfHalfway I had to wake upLook myself in the mirrorTell myself that I don’t need ya I gotta put my ten toes downDon’t wanna work it outWhat we got’sDone with and done withIt’s over and outBefore I…
Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” Goes Silver in the UK 🇬🇧🔥
Another milestone for the Ojuelegba boy himself! Wizkid’s breakout 2014 classic “Ojuelegba” has officially been certified Silver in the UK, according to BRIT Certified/BPI standards hitting the 200,000-units mark. More than a decade after it dropped, the track that first announced Wizkid to the world is still putting up numbers overseas. From Drake and Skepta…
🚨 OUT NOW: 1da Banton & Seyi Vibez — “WON DA” 🚨
Two of the streets’ finest just linked up, and the result is exactly the heat you’d expect. 1da Banton brings his signature dancehall-tinged melodies while Seyi Vibez, arguably Nigeria’s most consistent street-pop voice right now, layers in that raw, unmistakable energy. “WON DA” fuses Afrobeats with street-pop grit, giving fans a record built for both…
Burna Boy Set to Light Up FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show 🏆🇳🇬
History in the making! Burna Boy joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber to co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.Burna Boy called it a privilege and a responsibility to represent Africa on this historic stage and honestly, we…
Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” Hits 1 Million Units in the US — A Historic First for Africa
Wizkid just rewrote the record books. His 2020 masterpiece Made In Lagos has reportedly crossed 1 million units sold in the United States, making it the first African album ever to hit this milestone and earning RIAA Platinum status.From Gold certification in 2022 to now Platinum, MIL keeps proving it’s more than an album —…
Blaqbonez Drags Odumodublvck to Court Over ₦2 Billion Defamation Suit
The Blaqbonez–Odumodublvck beef just got real. Blaqbonez has officially sued his fellow rapper for defamation, harassment, threats to life, and assault, demanding ₦2 billion in general damages, plus ₦500 million in aggravated damages and ₦50 million in legal costs. According to a legal memorandum dated July 7, 2026, from Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, Odumodublvck allegedly…
Fola x Ayra Starr – Treat U Right
FOLA and Ayra Starr Strike Gold With Soulful New Single “treat u right” Nigerian fast-rising star FOLA has teamed up with Afrobeats powerhouse Ayra Starr for their highly anticipated collaboration, “treat u right,” and and it’s already making waves. The mellow Afropop record blends smooth melodies with heartfelt lyrics about love, commitment and treating a…
Wizkid Shuts Down Afro Nation Portugal 2026 With Electrifying Headline Performance
When the lights dimmed on the final night of Afro Nation Portugal 2026, there was only one man capable of bringing one of the world’s biggest Afrobeats festivals to a fitting close—Wizkid. The Starboy delivered a headline performance that reminded everyone why he remains one of Africa’s biggest musical exports. Performing before tens of thousands…
Wizkid Bags 6 Nominations at 2026 EAEA Awards 🦅🏆
Big flex for the Starboy camp! Wizkid has landed six nominations at the 2026 EAEA Awards, cementing another strong year for the Afrobeats icon. The nods add to a run that’s already seen him rack up recognition across MOBO, Grammy, and BET stages this year. No word yet on which categories he’s up for, but…
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