Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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Skales Shakes the World: Epic Adidas Collab with Lamine Yamal!
Yo, music fam! If you thought Skales was just a throwback king, think again—this Nigerian powerhouse is straight-up dominating the global stage in 2025! Remember his 2014 banger “Shake Body“? Well, it’s back and bigger than ever, blasting through an Adidas ad featuring none other than Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. At just 18, Yamal’s…
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The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Shatters Spotify Records
On August 31, 2025, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” became the first song to hit 5 billion streams on Spotify, a historic milestone! Released in 2019 from After Hours, its synth-pop magic and TikTok virality fueled its rise, outpacing Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” in 2022. With no guest artists, The Weeknd and producer Max Martin…
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Shallipopi’s “AURACLE” Album: A Global Afrobeats Fusion Awaits
Get ready, music lovers! Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Shallipopi, known for his chart-topping hit “Elon Musk” (#3 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs in 2023), is set to drop his third studio album, AURACLE, later this year. Announced today via @AlbumTalksHQ, this Benin City native promises a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats and hip-hop, featuring collaborations with top…
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Ciara & Diamond Platnumz – Low
Ciara teams up with Diamond Platnumz for new single “Low”; Audio and visuals below.
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Lyrics: Tiwa Savage – 10%
Phone on ten percentThat’s when he sent the textLeft my session for sex, got no regretsGirl’s gotta get the getGet, get, getPut the phone on DNDHe wanna match this energyMix the Hennessy with some other things, playing JodeciRisky recipe It ain’t no secret no moreAll the neighbours, they know when I comeOn my way with…
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Ayra Starr: The Afrobeats Queen Conquering the World with “19 & Dangerous (Deluxe)”
Yo, music fam! If you haven’t blasted Ayra Starr’s 19 & Dangerous (Deluxe) yet, what are you even doing? This 16-track masterpiece just smashed past 700 million streams on Spotify, cementing it as the 11th most-streamed Nigerian project EVER. Released back in 2022 and upgraded to deluxe status, it’s a sonic evolution blending raw Afrobeats…
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Olamide Don Scatter Everywhere with “Olamidé” Album – 100 Million Streams Na Joke?
Ehen, my people! Make una gather here sharp sharp! Olamide Baddo, the king wey no dey tire, don do am again o! Him latest album “Olamidé” just cross 100 million streams for Spotify! Chai, dis na di third time him project dey hit dis kind milestone. Imagine, e rank as di 6th most streamed Naija…
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Music Update: Bella Shmurda – Holy Jah
Bella Shmurda Drops “Holy Jah”: A Spiritual Anthem Ahead of His Highly Anticipated Album Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Bella Shmurda has just released “Holy Jah,” a soul-stirring track that blends street-hop grit with spiritual depth. This meditative yet anthemic song, produced by Popito, urges listeners to find strength in faith amidst life’s chaos. With its infectious…
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Music Update: Tems, CIZA, Omah Lay – Isaka
Afrobeat Explosion: “Isaka II (6am)” Takes Nigeria by Storm! Get ready to vibe! Ciza, Tems, and Omah Lay have dropped “Isaka II (6am)”, a sizzling collab blending Afrobeat grooves, Tems‘ soulful magic, and Omah Lay’s infectious rhythms. Debuting at #107 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Songs, it’s skyrocketed to #79 in hours—pure viral fire! This…
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Music Update: Young Jonn ft Wizkid – Cash Flow
Cash Flow: Young Jonn & Wizkid Drop Afrobeats Fire! Get ready to vibe! Young Jonn, the hitmaking producer behind “Xtra Cool,” teams up with global superstar Wizkid for “Cash Flow” – the ultimate Afrobeats banger blending infectious amapiano rhythms with motivational lyrics. Released yesterday, it’s already sparking worldwide buzz, echoing the chart-topping magic of Wizkid’s…
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