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Wizkid x Odumodublvck: “Big Time” Snippet Drops Fire!
Afrobeats fans, brace yourselves! Rising star Odumodublvck just unleashed a sizzling snippet of “Big Time,” featuring the legendary Wizkid. Produced by Telz, the track blends gritty rap with Starboy’s silky vibes in a studio session gone viral—Odumodublvck playfully begs his crew not to leak it, but here we are, hooked! This gem is track 6…
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Asake’s Bold Makeover: From Afrobeats Rebel to Refined Icon
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has stunned fans with a sleek low-cut fade and sharp suit, ditching his iconic electric blue locs. This black-and-white portrait drop on September 26, 2025, marks a mature pivot post-YBNL exit to Giran Republic. Teasing his Red Bull Symphonic fusion gig in Brooklyn, it echoes Nigerian youth’s nod to artist longevity—68%…
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Davido’s “With You” Tops Spotify Charts in 2025
In a stunning testament to Afrobeats’ global rise, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay has claimed the #1 spot as Nigeria’s most-streamed song on Spotify for 2025. This achievement underscores Davido’s enduring dominance in the genre, which exploded with a 500% global streaming surge from 2017 to 2022, according to MIDiA Research. The track’s visuals…
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Fuji Music’s Roots: A Chat with Legends
In a captivating Apple Music Radio session, Nigerian Fuji icon Adewale Ayuba joined Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold to trace Fuji’s origins. Born from wéré music—an Islamic-inspired genre for Ramadan wake-ups—Fuji evolved under pioneers like Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, who named it after Mount Fuji. Ayuba, with his “Bonsue Fuji” innovation and a Doctorate in Music,…
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Adekunle Gold’s ‘Fuji’: A Bold Reinvention of Nigerian Heritage
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has unveiled the striking cover for his sixth studio album, *Fuji*, set for release on October 3, 2025. The artwork features Gold in a vibrant red outfit against a royal blue backdrop, symbolizing power and Lagos royalty. Named after the iconic Yoruba genre originating from 1960s wéré music and blending jùjú…
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Afrobeats is Coming! Fireboy DML Kicks Off Long-Awaited USA Tour Next Week
Get ready, America! Fireboy DML—the Afrobeats superstar behind global smash hits like “Peru” and “Bandana” is officially launching his much-anticipated USA tour next week. The YBNL/Empire star announced the exciting news on Monday, September 22, 2025, sending his fans into a frenzy.The energy is already high, with tickets for key stops like New York City…
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Lyrics: DIAMOND JIMMA – OLD DAYS
ChorusI wanna be free and youngWith no worries spending time awaySweet sixteen you gat to growCan not help the wrinkles on your faceI don′t wanna grow oldI don’t wanna die young what′s the price to payThe time is running oh no memories of years ago feels like yesterdayI wanna be free and youngWith no worries…
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Fola’s Meteoric Rise in Afrobeats
Nigerian artist Fola (Folarin Odunlami) has shattered records, surpassing 300 million Spotify streams in just a year—from under 10 million last year. His debut album catharsis (2025) achieved 10.66 million first-week streams on Spotify Nigeria, a debut record. Now exceeding 60 million streams, the album highlights his breakthrough. Fola’s journey is inspiring: arrested and detained…
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Asake’s “Wave” Hits NBA 2K25: Afrobeats Goes Global
In a thrilling fusion of music and gaming, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has landed a spot on the NBA 2K25 Season 2 soundtrack with his hit “Wave,” featuring UK rapper Central Cee. This marks another milestone for Afrobeats, following Adekunle Gold’s inclusion in NBA 2K24. Produced by Magicsticks, “Wave” dropped as a teaser for Asake’s…
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Brymo’s Triumphant Return: UK Tour Announcement Sparks Excitement
Nigerian alt-rock sensation Brymo is set to ignite UK stages with his much-anticipated tour kicking off in October 2025. Organized by Baroning Parties and Xclusive Nation Events, this marks a bold comeback for the artist who famously parted ways with Chocolate City in 2013, embracing independence and releasing gems like Merchants, Dealers & Slaves and…