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Afrobeats – African Music Blog
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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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Ayra Starr and Tyla Set to Light Up the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
The music scene is buzzing with excitement after it was revealed that Nigeria’s Ayra Starr and South Africa’s Tyla will take the stage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City on September 27. Held in Central Park and hosted by Hugh Jackman, the event features headliners The Weeknd and Shakira, while showcasing…
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Tyla and Wizkid’s “Dynamite” Set to Explode Afrobeats Scene
HYPETRIBE’s latest X post reveals Tyla and Wizkid’s electrifying collaboration, “Dynamite,” dropping soon. The video snippet captures a vibrant stage performance, showcasing their synergy. Tyla, the “Queen of Popiano,” and Wizkid, a global Afrobeats icon, promise a hit. Their 2022 meeting in Nigeria sparked this project, with recording sessions in Ghana. Tyla’s Grammy win and…
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Burna Boy’s “Anybody” Hits 100 Million Streams: A Milestone in Afrobeats
We celebrate as Burna Boy’s 2019 hit “Anybody” surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify, marking it the 67th Nigerian song to achieve this feat and the 18th for the Afrobeat giant himself. This milestone, highlighted by The Debut Hub on X, underscores Burna Boy’s dominance in the genre, with a fictional “Burna Boy” currency image…
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Fela Kuti Don Break Record With 150 Million Streams!
E don happen o! Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat king, don surpass 150 million streams for Spotify, making am the number one Nigerian artist from the 20th century wey dey trend pass. Chai, see power! Even with all the new cats wey dey rap and sing for this digital time, Fela music still dey hold body…
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