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Balloranking Hits 200 Million Spotify Streams: A Nigerian Afrobeat Milestone
Nigerian artist Balloranking, born Balogun Olamilekan in Lagos around 2000, has surpassed 200 million streams across all credits on Spotify, as announced on X. Transitioning from graphic design to music, he blends Afro-pop with street vibes, collaborating with Zinoleesky and the late Mohbad. With 841K monthly listeners and over 300 million total digital streams, his…
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Wizkid’s Historic Spotify Milestone: Breaking Barriers in Afrobeats
In a groundbreaking achievement for African music, Wizkid has secured the #300 spot on Spotify’s Top 300 Most Streamed Artists of All Time as of September 2025. This makes him the sole African artist in this elite league, a testament to his global dominance in Afrobeats. Wizkid’s journey to this pinnacle isn’t new. Back in…
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Nasty C’s “FREE” Breaks Records and Redefines SA Hip-Hop
Get ready to vibe—Nasty C has done it again! Released just yesterday, his fifth studio album, FREE, is already making waves, shattering Spotify records in South Africa with the biggest first-day streams ever for a local hip-hop artist. Surpassing his own hit I Love It Here, this 16-track masterpiece is a bold declaration of liberation,…
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Fola’s “Catharsis”: A Record-Breaking Debut in Afrobeats
Rising Nigerian star Fola has taken the music world by storm with his debut album “Catharsis,” released on September 4, 2025. In just its first week, the album shattered records, amassing 10.66 million streams on Spotify Nigeria—the biggest opening week for any debut album in the platform’s history. Globally, it racked up 12.73 million streams,…
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9ice Returns: The King of Yoruba Fusion Reignites with “Olodumare”
Nigerian music legend 9ice is back, and 2025 is about to get legendary! After dropping timeless hits like “Gongo Aso” and evolving through albums such as Tip of the Iceberg, the Yoruba maestro unleashes “Olodumare” a divine comeback single dropping September 25th from his upcoming album Beginning of Wisdom. In the electrifying snippet, 9ice channels…
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Adekunle Gold’s “FUJI”: The Afro-Fusion Revolution Drops October 3!
Music lovers, brace yourselves—Adekunle Gold is about to redefine the global soundscape with his sixth studio album, FUJI, hitting streaming platforms on October 3, 2025! Drawing from Nigeria’s iconic Fuji roots, this masterpiece fuses traditional vibes with cutting-edge international flair, proving AG’s evolution from Afro-pop king to genre-blending visionary. Remember Catch Me If You Can…
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Omah Lay’s “Soso” Goes Gold: Afrobeats’ New King Shines Bright
Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay just hit a massive milestone—his breakout hit “Soso” from the 2022 album Boy Alone has been certified gold in the USA by the RIAA! That’s over 500,000 units sold, proving this emotional banger’s global takeover. With its raw vulnerability and infectious melody, “Soso” captures hearts worldwide, blending heartbreak with hypnotic rhythms…
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Asake’s MONEY African Tour: Afrobeats Takes Center Stage
Afrobeats sensation Asake is set to electrify the continent with his ‘MONEY’ African tour, announced via an electrifying X post. Kicking off on December 20 in Nairobi, the tour hits Lagos on December 24 for a Christmas Eve spectacle, and wraps up in Côte d’Ivoire on December 27. This move cements Asake’s status as a…
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Love Across Continents: The Epic Wedding Saga of Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi
In the glittering world of celebrity unions, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Temi Otedola and Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi. On September 5, 2025, Temi took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce their marriage with a simple yet profound post: “Mr and Mrs Ajibade,” accompanied by a stunning photo…
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Wizkid Ignites CANEX 2025: A $4.2M Afrobeats Explosion!
Wizkid just owned the stage at Algeria’s CANEX 2025 Mega Concert, belting out “Essence” to a roaring crowd that couldn’t get enough! This global superstar’s electric energy turned the event into an unforgettable Afrobeats frenzy, blending killer vibes with cultural firepower. Amid defense deals and creative showcases, Wizkid pocketed a jaw-dropping $4.2 million, proving he’s…