It has been a wild 7 days in the world of Afrobeats! From legendary honors to “Detty December” madness, the industry is buzzing. Here is your quick, precise, and fun wrap-up of the biggest stories from the Nigerian music scene this week.
🏛️ The “Big Fela” Honor
The Recording Academy (Grammys) officially announced that the pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will be posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys. They called him the “Architect of Afrobeat,” and the internet has been celebrating this long-overdue flowers for the Kalakuta legend.
⚽ AFCON Energy with OBO
Davido took over Morocco this weekend! He headlined the AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Rabat alongside French Montana. While there, “OBO” also made headlines for his $25,000 bet on the Super Eagles’ opening match—talk about putting your money where your mouth is!
🎄 Detty December: “The Uzama Takeover”
Lagos is currently shaking thanks to the Uzama brothers. Shallipopi, Zerry DL, and Famous Pluto shut down Iconiq Fest for the Plutomania Live in Concert. In a shock move, Burna Boy also made a surprise appearance on stage, proving that even with no “No Sign of Weakness,” he’s still the king of the surprise guest list.
📈 Chart & Stream Queens
Vanguard and Spotify year-end data confirmed a massive shift this week: Tems and Ayra Starr have officially joined Tiwa Savage in the “800 Million Streams” club. Ayra Starr was also highlighted as the most-streamed female artist in Nigeria for 2025, while Wizkid’s Morayo continues to dominate as the most-streamed album of the year.
🎥 Ayo Maff’s Big Move
Breakout star Ayo Maff is officially a double-threat. This week, it was revealed he produced the original soundtrack for the upcoming movie Aloma and will also be making his acting debut in the film.
🇺🇸 Obama’s 2025 Faves
Former US President Barack Obama released his 2025 end-of-year playlist, and Afrobeats is still on top. Burna Boy’s “Tatata” and Olamide’s “99” (featuring Asake, Seyi Vibez, and Young Jonn) both made the cut.
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