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2Baba says sorry to wife and supporters over divisive monogamy statement
2Baba Apologizes After Backlash Over Controversial Monogamy Remarks Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has issued a public apology to his wife, Natasha, his children, and his fans following criticism over his recent comments about men and monogamy. The Afrobeats icon sparked outrage during a podcast interview when he stated that men…
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Kizz Daniel has announced a new project and revealed the release date for his upcoming collaboration with Seyi Vibez
Kizz Daniel Announces New Project and Collaboration with Seyi Vibez Nigerian music stars Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez have officially revealed their upcoming single, “30 Missed Calls,” set to drop in August 2025. The announcement has generated massive excitement among Afrobeats fans, as the collaboration brings together two powerhouse artists with unique styles and dedicated…
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BNXN shares insights on Afrobeats and his latest album during a conversation with the Grammys
BNXN Opens Up About Afrobeats, Creative Growth, and Upcoming Album CAPTAIN in Grammys Interview In a recent interview with the Recording Academy (Grammys), Nigerian singer-songwriter BNXN shared his thoughts on the global rise of Afrobeats, his artistic evolution, and what fans can anticipate from his eagerly awaited album, CAPTAIN. The Finesse hitmaker reflected on the…
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M.I Abaga looks back on his previous political choices
Veteran Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, better known as M.I Abaga, has publicly admitted regretting his past endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections. During a recent appearance on the Menism podcast, the celebrated ‘African Rapper No 1’ explained that his support for the APC back then stemmed from frustration with the…
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Burna Boy Joins the Lineup for Summerjam Festival 2025
Burna Boy Returns to Summerjam Festival 2025 as Headliner Global Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is gearing up for another electrifying performance, this time as the Day 3 headliner at Europe’s biggest reggae and Afro-fusion festival, Summerjam. The Grammy-winning artist will light up the stage on July 6, 2025, at Fühlinger See in Cologne, Germany just…
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July Date Fixed for Court Decision on Mohbad Dispute
Lagos Court to Rule on Mohbad Case July 2 as Aloba Family Challenges DPP’s Decision The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja will deliver its judgment on July 2, 2025, in a lawsuit filed by Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba). The case contests the legal advice that exonerated music figures…
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Victony Confirms Launch Date for New Project
Victony Announces New Project, Teases Major 2025 Release Nigerian music star Victony has sent fans into a frenzy with the announcement of an upcoming project, set to drop later this year. The singer broke the news in a June 25, 2025, post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, igniting excitement across the Afrobeats scene. …
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Tems added to AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 lineup in Salvador, Bahia
Nigerian Superstar Tems Set to Shine at AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 in Salvador Global Afrobeats sensation Tems has been confirmed as one of the headliners for AFROPUNK Brazil 2025, marking another major milestone in her rapidly expanding international career. The festival, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, will take place November 8–9…
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Terry G says he paved the way for artists to freely smoke on screen
Terry G Sparks Debate After Claiming He Normalized On-Screen Cannabis Use Among Artists Nigerian singer Terry G has ignited a social media storm by asserting that he was the trailblazer who made it acceptable for artists to openly smoke cannabis on screen. The controversial singer, born Gabriel Oche Amanyi, took to his X (formerly Twitter)…
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Odumodublvck claps back at Blaqbonez, saying, ‘You’re not the top rapper’
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck (real name Tochukwu Ojogwu) has publicly called out fellow artist Blaqbonez, challenging his self-proclaimed status as Nigeria’s best rapper. The feud between the two musicians escalated after Blaqbonez took a subtle shot at Odumodublvck in his recent track Who’s Really Rapping, a collaboration with A-Q. The diss quickly ignited a war of…