Afrobeats – African Music Blog
Shakira and Burna Boy are making global chart history
“Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” has now spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, becoming only the seventh song to achieve the milestone since September 2020. The record places the anthem alongside massive global hits from HUNTR/X, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Miley…
BEES & HONEY, OMAH LAY, GYPTIAN & BEAM DROP “AS WE GET HIGH”
A fresh collaboration has landed! 🔥 BEES & HONEY teams up with Nigerian superstar Omah Lay, Jamaican reggae sensation Gyptian, and BEAM on the exciting new record, “AS WE GET HIGH.” Blending Afrobeats, reggae and infectious contemporary sounds, the track brings together different musical worlds for a smooth and captivating experience.AS WE GET HIGH” is…
Lyrics: Niniola – Pain
IntroA new chapter of my lifeNini deNiphkeys Verse 1All that glitters is not goldWhen I’m with you I was soldWatch my storey unfoldFrom happiness to sorrow Pre-ChorusWhen I went to the hospitalPlease excuse me dókítàThen I see that my baby, that my baby he no breatheThis is what he said to meIt is the finalityIn…
Lyrics: Seyi Vibez – BACK 2 U
IntroAnother planet in my headAin’t nobody but me and youAnd I don’t know what to do ChorusHow do I go back, how do I go back to youHow do I go back, how do I go back to youHow do I go back, how do I go back to youHow do I go back, how…
Adekunle Gold — Fuji Orchestra (Live from London)
AG just did the unthinkable, took “Fuji” and handed it to a full London orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, and now we ALL sound cultured. “Fuji Orchestra (Live from London)” turns street-smart Yoruba grooves into violin-soaked, goosebump cinema. First Nigerian to headline an orchestral show at that venue. Sir, this is not fair to…
Mayorkun — Kaluba
The Mayor of Lagos is BACK IN OFFICE (pun very much intended) with “Kaluba” Mayorkun really said “let me remind y’all why I have keys to the city (and the piano).” Smooth, catchy, guaranteed to hijack every owambe speaker within a 5-mile radius. Kaluba don land, abeg who’s paying the DJ overtime? 💸🔊
Blaqbonez — BIG PERFORMER / FYP
Blaqbonez said “watch me switch it up AGAIN” and dropped BIG PERFORMER, headlined by “FYP” ft Monochrome. The man really teased this on TikTok till our thumbs hurt from scrolling, then delivered chaos energy wrapped in melody. Emeka really said “Best Rapper in Africa” and backed it up with a straight face. Big performer, bigger…
STARRGIRL TAKES OVER TOTTENHAM
Ayra Starr just made Afrobeats history. The “Rush” hitmaker is set to headline the NFL London Game Halftime Show on October 11, becoming the first African artist ever to headline an NFL halftime stage She’ll light up Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars clash, kicking off at 2:30pm BST. 🕝⚡ The…
Lyrics: Mr Eazi, Dre Skull & Cham – Remember That
Everything whi me gotMe gi she datTeef a piece from de potTaste how it hotShe wha gimme de kitty katLook how it fatBest of your lifeRemember datEverything whi me gotMe gis she datTeef a piece from de potTaste how it hotShe wha gimme de kitty kat(Look) how it fatBest of your lifeRemember dat It’s not…
The 18th Headies Nominees Are Here – FOLA Leads the Pack as Afrobeats Heads to Toronto
The wait is over. The official nominees for the 18th Headies Awards have dropped, and the race is already heating up. Rising star FOLA tops the list with an impressive 10 nominations, while heavyweights Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Asake and Ayra Starr also feature strongly across the major categories. This year’s awards celebrate…
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