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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
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
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
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…
T.I Blaze Parts Ways with Dapper Music, Launches Rhythm Vault Records
Nigerian street-pop star T.I Blaze has reportedly exited Dapper Music, where he built his career after breaking through with the 2021 hit “Sometimes” (remixed with Olamide). He will now release music independently via his new imprint, Rhythm Vault Records. The split mirrors recent departures from Dapper Music, including Shallipopi, who cited financial mismanagement, broken trust,…
Mr P Responds to AI Allegations on “I Can’t Look Away”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of P-Square, has addressed accusations that his new single “I Can’t Look Away” features AI-generated vocals. In a direct response, Mr P stated: “Even if it’s AI, what is actually wrong? It’s only with me that they see fault because I beat their expectation. No…
Ruger Set to Drop New Music Following Ex-Girlfriend’s Lawsuit
Afrobeats star Ruger is finally breaking his silence. His record label, Blown Boy Entertainment, released an official statement addressing the singer’s recent musical hiatus.According to management, Ruger’s absence from the airwaves was due to a legal battle with an ex-girlfriend, who sued him for alleged “emotional distress” and “damages.” With that heavy chapter officially behind…
Dave Live in Lagos: Presale is Live! 🇳🇬
The hype is real Santan Dave is officially headed to Lagos, and the exclusive presale is happening right now. If you want to witness the British-Nigerian rap icon live for The Boy Who Played The Harp tour, you need to act fast. Ticket Tiers & Availability Here is a breakdown of the seating options currently…
MYST – Dynamite
My people, make una clear road! For a long time, we’ve been looking at the global music scene asking, “Where is our own Destiny’s Child? Where is our Flo or FLO or Blackpink?” Well, the gods of Afrobeats have finally answered our prayers because Nigeria’s very own girl group has officially arrived, and they are…
Dave Announces First Headline Show in Lagos!🇳🇬
British-Nigerian superstar Dave has officially announced his first-ever headline concerts in Lagos, set to take place on October 16 & 17 at the iconic Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre). The 3,500-capacity venue is expected to be electric as fans finally get to experience the “Starlight” rapper live on home soil.…
