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Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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Fuji Music’s Roots: A Chat with Legends
In a captivating Apple Music Radio session, Nigerian Fuji icon Adewale Ayuba joined Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold to trace Fuji’s origins. Born from wéré music—an Islamic-inspired genre for Ramadan wake-ups—Fuji evolved under pioneers like Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, who named it after Mount Fuji. Ayuba, with his “Bonsue Fuji” innovation and a Doctorate in Music,…
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Adekunle Gold’s ‘Fuji’: A Bold Reinvention of Nigerian Heritage
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has unveiled the striking cover for his sixth studio album, *Fuji*, set for release on October 3, 2025. The artwork features Gold in a vibrant red outfit against a royal blue backdrop, symbolizing power and Lagos royalty. Named after the iconic Yoruba genre originating from 1960s wéré music and blending jùjú…
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Afrobeats is Coming! Fireboy DML Kicks Off Long-Awaited USA Tour Next Week
Get ready, America! Fireboy DML—the Afrobeats superstar behind global smash hits like “Peru” and “Bandana” is officially launching his much-anticipated USA tour next week. The YBNL/Empire star announced the exciting news on Monday, September 22, 2025, sending his fans into a frenzy.The energy is already high, with tickets for key stops like New York City…
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Lyrics: DIAMOND JIMMA – OLD DAYS
ChorusI wanna be free and youngWith no worries spending time awaySweet sixteen you gat to growCan not help the wrinkles on your faceI don′t wanna grow oldI don’t wanna die young what′s the price to payThe time is running oh no memories of years ago feels like yesterdayI wanna be free and youngWith no worries…
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Lyrics: DIAMOND JIMMA – SURULERE
Emi o ma ni gba mio kere nu ayeIn a Maybach nile sini MalayKosoun toda towo nile ayeFendi and bottega kimi koro ajeI no be local eje korimapeNumber one on twitter trending all over aye I rather be crying in a private jetAye alaye lon package yenAisan tio gbogun koni bale eOkele gbigbe pelu igbinyanju…
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Lyrics: DIAMOND JIMMA – ALUJONA
I put my life on this journeyTori igadun mofePray my diamond keeps stunningTori mio ba teyan jeInu aye lowaOba jowo mailoBemi bamishiEda olewa bailo It will be calm after stormingShey be na time to tellAll this blessingsSurely comingSo I step up to progressInu aye lowa oba jowo mailoBemi bamishiEda olewa bailo Momope oun gbiyanjuAll this…
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Lyrics: DIAMOND JIMMA – COPY CAT
You a copy catYe jimi woYe jimi shoYe jimi loYou a copy catI say leave aloneAll of sourceYou dey mimic o Ototo lawaWith different kind auraSwagger and gingerE dey boost my liverYour shoe no be my sizeSo no dey force vibeWork on your substanceE go give you insight ahWhy must have to be dressedJust to…
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Tiwa Savage Sets the Record Straight on Romance Rumors
In a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage addressed swirling speculations about her past secret romance. Fans had linked her to fellow artist Wizkid, but Tiwa firmly denied it: “Shout-out to Wizkid, I love Wizkid. It’s not about Wizkid. I said the person is a public figure, but he’s not…
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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…
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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…
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