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  • Fola’s Meteoric Rise in Afrobeats

    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…

  • Asake’s “Wave” Hits NBA 2K25: Afrobeats Goes Global

    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…

  • Brymo’s Triumphant Return: UK Tour Announcement Sparks Excitement

    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…

  • Gunna and Wizkid’s Epic Collaboration Takes Over Times Square

    Gunna and Wizkid’s Epic Collaboration Takes Over Times Square

    In a bold marketing stroke, American rapper Gunna and Nigerian superstar Wizkid have spotlighted their joint track “Forever Be Mine” on a massive YouTube billboard in New York City’s Times Square. This high-visibility promotion underscores the global reach of their partnership, drawing eyes from tourists and locals alike in one of the world’s busiest hubs.…

  • Davido Dey Bring Fire to Abidjan with 5ive Alive Tour

    Davido Dey Bring Fire to Abidjan with 5ive Alive Tour

    Wetin dey happen, people? Na me dey yarn una dis hot gist! Davido, dat OBO wey be Grammy nominee, dey plan big show for him “5ive Alive Tour” inside Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. E go hold on November 29, 2025, for Parc des Expositions – dat fine venue wey dem open for 2023. Dis na big…

  • Spyro’s Debut Album: A Legacy in the Making

    Spyro’s Debut Album: A Legacy in the Making

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro, is gearing up for his highly anticipated debut album, The Men, The Boys & Your Guy (TMTB&YG). Set to drop on September 26, 2025, this project promises to be a defining moment in his career. Spyro first captured hearts with his 2022 breakout hit…

  • Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition” Breaks Records in Nigeria

    Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition” Breaks Records in Nigeria

    Wizkid’s iconic album Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition has achieved an unprecedented milestone, topping Nigeria’s album charts for 188 consecutive weeks, as announced by ChartsAfrica. This longevity is fueled by the global smash “Essence” featuring Tems—the first Nigerian track to hit the Billboard Hot 100. This feat underscores Afrobeats’ explosive rise, with streaming surging 300%…

  • Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic: A Fusion of Afrobeats and Orchestra

    Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic: A Fusion of Afrobeats and Orchestra

    Exciting news for music lovers! On November 8, 2025, at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Nigerian sensation Asake teams up with conductor Glenn Alexander II for a groundbreaking Red Bull Symphonic event. This one-of-a-kind performance blends Asake’s infectious Afrobeats with a full symphonic orchestra, promising an electrifying cultural mashup. Asake, the YBNL star behind hits like “Mr.…

  • Tems: Shattering Ceilings in Afrobeats with 20.32 Million Spotify Listeners

    Tems: Shattering Ceilings in Afrobeats with 20.32 Million Spotify Listeners

    Nigerian singer Tems has just hit a staggering 20.32 million monthly listeners on Spotify, marking a new career high and positioning her as the second most-streamed Nigerian artist on the platform. This achievement, fueled by her signature fusion of Afrobeats and R&B, underscores her global dominance without relying on constant releases in stark contrast to…

  • Folapondis’ “Catharsis”: A Triumphant Debut on the Global Stage

    Folapondis’ “Catharsis”: A Triumphant Debut on the Global Stage

    In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian Afrobeats, Folapondis (real name Folahanmi Jimoh) has stormed the Billboard World Albums Chart with his debut album *Catharsis*, landing at #14 for the week of September 20, 2025. Released on September 5, 2025, under Dangbana Republik/EMPIRE, this marks his first-ever chart appearance, highlighting the genre’s surging global appeal. The…