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Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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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…
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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…
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Tyla Joins Cardi B on “Am I The Drama?”: A Game-Changing Collab
Music fans, brace yourselves! Cardi B’s highly anticipated sophomore album, *Am I The Drama?*, drops this Friday, September 19, 2025, via Atlantic Records. After a seven-year wait since her Grammy-winning debut *Invasion of Privacy*, Cardi is back with 23 tracks, including re-released bangers like “WAP” and “Up,” which boast over 1.5 billion and 800 million…
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Tyla Dey Feature For Cardi B Album “Am I The Drama?”: Na Big Collab Dis One!
Music people, make una ready! Cardi B ein long-awaited second album, *Am I The Drama?*, go drop dis Friday, September 19, 2025, under Atlantic Records. E don tey seven years since ein first album *Invasion of Privacy* wey win Grammy, now Cardi dey come back wit 23 tracks, including old hits like “WAP” and “Up”…
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Tems Kicks Off a Surprise in Omega’s “My Little Secret” Campaign
Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation Tems has once again captivated fans, this time not with her soulful vocals but with an unexpected personal reveal in Omega’s new advertisement for the Aqua Terra 30 mm watch collection. In the stylish ad, released on September 14, 2025, Tems shares her “little secrets” while showcasing the luxury timepiece. Dressed in…
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Balloranking Hits 200 Million Spotify Streams: A Nigerian Afrobeat Milestone
Nigerian artist Balloranking, born Balogun Olamilekan in Lagos around 2000, has surpassed 200 million streams across all credits on Spotify, as announced on X. Transitioning from graphic design to music, he blends Afro-pop with street vibes, collaborating with Zinoleesky and the late Mohbad. With 841K monthly listeners and over 300 million total digital streams, his…
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Wizkid’s Historic Spotify Milestone: Breaking Barriers in Afrobeats
In a groundbreaking achievement for African music, Wizkid has secured the #300 spot on Spotify’s Top 300 Most Streamed Artists of All Time as of September 2025. This makes him the sole African artist in this elite league, a testament to his global dominance in Afrobeats. Wizkid’s journey to this pinnacle isn’t new. Back in…
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Lyrics: Skales – Mental
IntroOh, oh oh ohOh, oh oh oh oh ohMental menta, mental mentalMental menta, mental mentalMental menta, mental mentalMental menta, mental mental Verse 1Ọgini, ọgini, ki lo ṣẹlẹ gan-an gan-an?I gat a lot of paper chilling in my Sean JohnAnd lots of women wey dey wait for me for LondonEmi ni kan gan-anKo sẹnikanStandard living, standard…
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Nasty C’s “FREE” Breaks Records and Redefines SA Hip-Hop
Get ready to vibe—Nasty C has done it again! Released just yesterday, his fifth studio album, FREE, is already making waves, shattering Spotify records in South Africa with the biggest first-day streams ever for a local hip-hop artist. Surpassing his own hit I Love It Here, this 16-track masterpiece is a bold declaration of liberation,…
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Fola’s “Catharsis”: A Record-Breaking Debut in Afrobeats
Rising Nigerian star Fola has taken the music world by storm with his debut album “Catharsis,” released on September 4, 2025. In just its first week, the album shattered records, amassing 10.66 million streams on Spotify Nigeria—the biggest opening week for any debut album in the platform’s history. Globally, it racked up 12.73 million streams,…
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