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We spent close to 4-5 million dollars on Calm Down – Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy revealed Mavin Records spent $4-5 million to make Rema’s “Calm Down” a global hit, covering TikTok, radio, and influencers. The Selena Gomez remix earned over $8-12 million from 1.6 billion Spotify streams, showing the high stakes and returns in Afrobeats’ global push.
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Elite Festival ’25: Young Jonn & Gabzy Light Up Lagos
Get ready, Lagos! Elite Festival ’25 hits Balmoral Event Centre on Dec 29 with headliners Young Jonn and Gabzy. Expect electrifying Afrobeats vibes during Detty December. Grab tickets at elitefestival.org—don’t miss this cultural explosion! #EliteFest25 #DettyDecember
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Davido massive performance in Saudi Arabia
Davido’s electric performance at the Red Sea Film Festival’s after-party in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, showcased hits like “With You,” “Fall,” and “Unavailable,” drawing massive crowds and highlighting Afrobeats’ growing influence in the region amidst the festival’s mission to bridge Arab and global cinema.
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Seyi Vibez Dominates Boomplay 2025
Seyi Vibez reigns as Nigeria’s most-streamed male artist on Boomplay in 2025, with “Shaolin” topping charts. Amid Afrobeats surge, his street-hop vibe shines, ranking No.1 on Audiomack and No.2 on Spotify. Fans celebrate, despite skepticism over Boomplay’s relevance.
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Rhythm Unplugged 2025: A Global Beat Unleashed
Get ready, Lagos! On Dec 21, Rhythm Unplugged brings Rema, Central Cee, and more to Eko Convention Center. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, this 22nd edition fuses Afrobeats and UK drill, promising an epic night. Tickets: therhythmunplugged.com. Don’t miss the vibe!
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CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” Hits 1 Billion Streams
On December 10, 2025, CKay’s “love nwantiti (ah ah ah)” becomes the first solo Nigerian song to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams, following “Essence.” Its cosmic EP artwork reflects its global Afrobeats triumph, boosted by TikTok in 2021. A milestone for Nigerian music!
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Burna Boy’s Orlando Show Cancelled: What’s Next?
On December 10, 2025, Burna Boy’s Kia Center concert in Orlando was abruptly cancelled, with refunds issued via Ticketmaster. The fifth cancellation on his ‘No Sign of Weakness’ tour, possibly due to low sales or backlash from a Denver incident, leaves fans wondering about the tour’s future. Stay tuned for updates!
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Tems’ “Love Me JeJe” Hits 200M Streams
Tems‘ 2024 hit “Love Me JeJe” surpasses 200 million Spotify streams, her 7th milestone, fueling Afrobeats’ global rise. Fans debate her edge over rivals in Nigeria’s vibrant music scene.
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Gunna Hits Lagos
Gunna brings his WUN World Tour to Detty December Fest, Lagos, on Dec 29, 2025. Catch him live at Ilubirin, doors at 3pm. Tickets at dettydecfest.com. Hip-hop meets Naija vibes
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Billboard 2025 Afrobeats Chart Unveiled
The 2025 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Year-End Chart is here! MOLIY’s “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” tops, with Tyla and Rema shining. Fan debates ignite over Rema vs. Wizkid. Streaming hits 500M+ plays—Afrobeats’ global takeover continues! #Afrobeats #Billboard2025