Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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Ayra Starr Drops Sizzling New Single “Hot Body” with Don Jazzy’s Backing
Today, July 25, 2025, Ayra Starr, the Afrobeats sensation behind “Rush,” unleashes her empowering new single “Hot Body,” championed by Mavin Records’ Don Jazzy. Streaming now on Spotify, the track blends infectious rhythms with bold lyrics celebrating body confidence, resonating with young African women’s self-assurance, per a 2023 Journal of Black Psychology study. Released amid…
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D Bell’s “Show Love”: A Beacon of Hope in a Fractured World
In a world that often feels fractured and fast-paced, where genuine connection can seem lost amidst the noise, a powerful new voice is emerging from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Meet D Bell, real name Odutola Boluwatife Benjamin, a gifted rapper and songwriter whose music transcends mere entertainment to deliver a much-needed message of unity…
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Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness” Dominates Nigerian Charts
Burna Boy has once again solidified his global Afrobeat crown with *No Sign of Weakness*, debuting at No. 1 on Nigeria’s Official Top 100 Albums Chart. Released on July 11, 2025, the album sold 16,850 units—equivalent to 25.2 million streams, between July 11-17, showcasing his unmatched influence. This milestone aligns with the genre’s explosive growth,…
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Zinoleesky’s Gen Z Tour: A Bold Step for Afrobeats in the UK
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Zinoleesky has ignited excitement with his announced “Gen Z Tour,” set to kick off in October across the UK. Featuring stops in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London, the tour marks a milestone for the artist, whose 2022 debut album Chrome Eccentric (with hits like “Kilofeshe”) has amassed over 100 million Spotify streams.…
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BNXN’s “CAPTAIN” Reclaims #1 on Apple Music Nigeria
BNXN’s CAPTAIN has surged back to the top of Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart, reaffirming its cultural impact. Released on July 3, 2025, the 16-track project, with its striking artwork of a solitary figure surrounded by red-lit soldiers, symbolizes resilience. The album faces stiff competition from heavyweights like Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness…
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Wizkid & Burna Boy Shatter Records! Make History with 10M+ Album Sales!
The Afrobeat world is buzzing with excitement as two of Nigeria’s biggest stars, **Wizkid** and **Burna Boy**, have officially joined the elite league of artists with over 10 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) worldwide! This massive milestone was confirmed by Chartmasters.org, which tracks streams and singles converted into album sales. Afrobeat’s Global Takeover ContinuesSince 2019,…
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Wizkid & Burna Boy Don Break Record!
Na big news dey land for Afrobeat world. Wizkid and Burna Boy, two big Nigerian bros, don join the elite club of artistes wey get over 10 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) globally! Chai, na Chartmasters.org confirm am, using their special way of counting singles and streams like album. Since 2019, Afrobeat don dey take…
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ODUMODUBLVCK Dey Head Top for Mainland Block Party NYC!
Omo, make una prepare una mind well well! Na so so fire wey go burn for New York dis Saturday, July 26, 2025, as ODUMODUBLVCK, di machine wey no dey rest, go headline di Mainland Block Party. E be like say di whole world wan feel di vibe wey dis guy dey carry since im…
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Fido Unveils Debut EP Olayemi: A Fresh Afrobeat Revolution
Nigerian artist Fido (Awosika Olayemi Josiah) has set the music scene ablaze with the announcement of his highly anticipated debut EP, Olayemi, dropping this Friday, July 25, 2025. The news, shared by HYPETRIBE on X, comes on the heels of Fido’s groundbreaking signing with EMPIRE, a powerhouse label known for elevating stars like Kendrick Lamar…
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Shallipopi Drops Fiery Snippet on New Track “Naso”
Nigerian street-hop sensation Shallipopi has fans buzzing after sharing a sneak peek of his upcoming track “Naso” on social media. The snippet delivers his signature blend of catchy slang, hard-hitting beats, and unapologetic swagger—proving once again why he’s one of the most exciting voices in the game. Fans are already dissecting the lyrics, with many…
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