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  • Wizkid’s “Mood” Hits Gold in New Zealand: Afrobeats Takes Over!

    Wizkid’s “Mood” Hits Gold in New Zealand: Afrobeats Takes Over!

    Afrobeats sensation Wizkid and collaborator BNXN are celebrating another milestone! Their 2020 track “Mood” from Made in Lagos (Deluxe) has just snagged a Gold certification in New Zealand, equivalent to 7,500 units. This marks Wizkid’s sixth accolade there—think “Essence” and “One Dance“—and BNXN’s second, proving the genre’s unstoppable global rise.Streaming stats from Recorded Music NZ…

  • Lojay’s “XOXO”: The Afrobeats Revolution Drops October 10!

    Lojay’s “XOXO”: The Afrobeats Revolution Drops October 10!

    Get ready to vibe! Nigerian sensation Lojay is unleashing his debut album XOXO on October 10, blending infectious Afrobeats with global flair. This 14-track masterpiece features epic collabs like Tyla on “Memories” and Feid on “Body,” promising cross-continental fire.Building on his Grammy-nominated “Monalisa,” XOXO dives into romance and introspection with sultry, lounge-inspired vibes. Victony’s features…

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    Tenski: The Rising Star Shaking Up Nigeria’s Trap Scene on XIn the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian music, where afrobeats has long reigned supreme, a fresh wave of trap artists is carving out space for raw, introspective, and boundary-pushing sounds. At the forefront of this movement is Tenski, the enigmatic rapper who’s become a bona fide…

  • Afro Nation Portugal 2026: First Wave Lineup Ignites Excitement and Rivalries

    Afro Nation Portugal 2026: First Wave Lineup Ignites Excitement and Rivalries

    Afro Nation Portugal is back for 2026, set to light up the Algarve from July 3-5 with its signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and global vibes. The first wave of artists features Nigerian powerhouses Asake and Wizkid as headliners, joined by South African breakout star Tyla and special guest Gunna. Since its 2019 debut, Afro…

  • Burna Boy Hits 9 Billion Spotify Streams:Afrobeats’ Global Triumph

    Burna Boy Hits 9 Billion Spotify Streams:Afrobeats’ Global Triumph

    Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has just shattered another record, surpassing 9 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. He’s the second Nigerian artist to reach this milestone, hot on the heels of his earlier feat: over 20 billion global audio on-demand streams as of September 12, 2025.This 45% year-over-year growth is fueled by smash hits…

  • Kizz Daniel’s Epic 2025 Europe Tour: Afrobeats Takes the Continent by Storm

    Kizz Daniel’s Epic 2025 Europe Tour: Afrobeats Takes the Continent by Storm

    Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel is set to ignite Europe with his highly anticipated 2025 tour, kicking off on November 7 in Parma, Italy. From his humble beginnings as a Water Resources Management graduate in Nigeria, Daniel has skyrocketed to global fame since his 2014 breakout hit “Woju,” which boasts over 50 million YouTube views. Fresh…

  • Spotify Crowns Top Afrobeats Stars of 2025

    Spotify Crowns Top Afrobeats Stars of 2025

    Spotify’s latest rankings highlight Afrobeats’ global surge, with Burna Boy topping the list. His Afro-fusion vibes racked up over 1.2 billion streams in 2024, per Wrapped data. Rema claims second, boosted by “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez hitting Billboard Hot 100’s No. 3, sparking a 300% U.S. stream spike. Wizkid, Asake, and Ayra Starr…

  • DMW Reunion Sparks Excitement for Peruzzi’s “Sabali” Album

    DMW Reunion Sparks Excitement for Peruzzi’s “Sabali” Album

    Afrobeats fans, rejoice! DMW (Davido Music Worldwide) is reuniting on the track “Perfect Situation” from Peruzzi’s upcoming third studio album, Sabali, dropping October 10, 2025. Announced via X, the news features a nostalgic group photo of the crew, including Davido, in a vibrant party vibe. After a quieter phase post-Davido’s 2023 wedding, this collaboration could…

  • Peruzzi’s “Sabali”: A Star-Studded Afrobeats Explosion Incoming!

    Peruzzi’s “Sabali”: A Star-Studded Afrobeats Explosion Incoming!

    Afrobeats fans, brace yourselves! Peruzzi just dropped the tracklist for his highly anticipated album Sabali, slated for October 10, 2025. This 15-track banger boasts heavy hitters like Davido on “Omo Oba,” Zlatan bringing that drill energy, and a surprise collab with Terri amid his Starboy exit buzz. Blending Apala vibes with pan-African flair—from Ghana’s Black…

  • Bella Shmurda’s ‘SANITY’: Blending Roots and Global Vibes

    Bella Shmurda’s ‘SANITY’: Blending Roots and Global Vibes

    Afrobeats sensation Bella Shmurda is gearing up for a game-changer with his sophomore album SANITY, dropping this Friday, October 4th. Fresh off a buzzworthy preview at New York’s BMI headquarters, the 16-track project promises a sonic journey fusing street anthems with traditional Nigerian sounds. Standouts include double features with Seyi Vibez on “Appraisal,” “Mandala,” and…