Afrobeats – African Music Blog

  • Tems Tops UK Charts with “Raindance”: Historic Win for African Women

    Tems Tops UK Charts with “Raindance”: Historic Win for African Women

    Tems made history as the first African female to hit #1 on UK Singles Chart with “Raindance” featuring Dave. Her Grammys, Hot 100 entries, and soulful hits like “Damage” highlight her rising global influence.

  • EP- Dammy Krane – Real (Vol 1)

    EP- Dammy Krane – Real (Vol 1)

    Dammy Krane returns with “Real, Vol. 1,” a project that reaffirms his unique Fuji-infused Afrobeats style. Released in January 2026, the EP showcases his vocal versatility and street-hop flair. It’s a solid comeback for the “Enterkraner,” proving he’s still a force in the Nigerian music scene.

  • Music: Simi ft Chike – Where you dey

    Music: Simi ft Chike – Where you dey

    Nigeria’s soulful powerhouses, Simi and Chichikeke, have reunited to deliver another vocal masterpiece. This new collaboration blends their signature harmonies over a lush Afro-pop beat. It’s a heartfelt anthem that perfectly captures the magic of modern Nigerian love songs.

  • Lyrics: Shatta Wale – Born fi par

    Lyrics: Shatta Wale – Born fi par

    Trust the processDem cyaan see what you see inner dreamMi seh! Ghetto youth you is a rising starThis a your year don’t doubt who you areFrom di dream addi hous and cyarGo fi it cawz you born fi parGhetto youth you is a rising starThis a your year don’t doubt who you areFrom di dream…

  • Lyrics: Shatta Wale – VIP Girl

    Lyrics: Shatta Wale – VIP Girl

    She is my VIP young girlShe ah mi VIP all dayGal know how fi make her man stayNever want fi see me fall like London bridgeReal bad girl she nuh playLoyal from night to the dayMe give her me heart then she praySay me soul protected same way She nuh inna back’ah chat she are…

  • The Streaming Record Surge

    The Streaming Record Surge

    The collaborative force of Wizkid and Asake has reached a fever pitch. Their new single “Jogodo” just smashed Spotify Nigeria records, racking up a historic 1.388 million streams in its first 24 hours. As the lead single for their upcoming joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1, this dominance underscores a shifting landscape where digital discovery not…

  • Tragedy and Accountability: The Untimely Passing of Destiny Boy

    Tragedy and Accountability: The Untimely Passing of Destiny Boy

    The African music community is currently mourning the tragic passing of 22-year-old Afrofuji star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The singer, who shot to fame as a teenager with his Fuji-style covers of Davido’s hits, reportedly passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2025.Within the last 24 hours, the narrative surrounding his death has…

  • Lyrics: Mavo – Guapanese

    Lyrics: Mavo – Guapanese

    IntroYe yeKilogbedeYe ye yeNo more way for poor people, yea yeaKilobizzyKilobizzyYe yeYe ye yeYe ye ye Verse 1That girl no be dulling when she see KiloloYe ye yeShe know I wanna pipe her (pipe her)She call me Peter Piper (Peter Piper)If she form, I’ll still pipe herIf I form, she will still pipe meAnytime she…

  • Lyrics: Kunmie – Solace

    Lyrics: Kunmie – Solace

    Solace, tryna find my peace of mindIt’s clogged hereOmo, how many times I’ve fallenI kinda lost my countBurning bridges to the past I left behindAnd I heard, big boys don’t crySo, when I am alone in the night, I cry (I cry) Floating in a shipwreckFalling from an aircraftDiving with no safegears onRunning from my…

  • Wizkid First African Artist At Ten Billion

    Wizkid First African Artist At Ten Billion

    Wizkid has officially cemented his legacy, becoming the first African artist to reach every billion-stream milestone on Spotify, from 1 billion to a historic 10 billion. Through global hits and unmatched consistency, Starboy continues to lead the continent, proving Afrobeats’ unstoppable dominance on the world stage. Truly legendary!

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