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Video: Rema – Kelebu
Rema Unleashes High-Energy Visuals for “Kelebu” Rema is back and ready to get the world moving! The Nigerian star has just dropped the official dance video for his latest single, “Kelebu.”1 The track, which was released on August 1, 2025, quickly became a sensation, fueled by a viral dance challenge that Rema launched with a…
Tiwa Savage Advocates for Tems in Afrobeats’ “Big 3”
In a recent interview, Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage spotlighted the glaring underrepresentation of women in Afrobeats’ elite discussions. She argued that Tems deserves a spot in the “Big 3” alongside Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, challenging the male-dominated narrative that dominates the genre. This echoes broader industry issues, like gender-biased language in music, as noted…
Rema’s “Rave & Roses”: A Milestone in Global Afrobeats
Rema’s debut album, Rave & Roses, has etched its name in history by charting for 150 weeks on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart, the second African album to achieve this feat. Released in 2022, with a 2023 “Ultra” deluxe edition, it surged in popularity, amassing over one billion Spotify streams amid a boom in…
Sarz’s Upcoming Album: A Game-Changer for Afrobeats?
Nigerian super-producer Sarz, the mastermind behind hits like Wizkid’s Ayo, is gearing up for his highly anticipated album Protect Sarz at All Costs, slated for release on September 20, 2025. This project isn’t just another drop—it’s a bold statement from an artist who’s shaped the Afrobeats landscape for over a decade. The album promises a…
Afrobeats Titans Unite: Fireboy DML & Pheelz Drop “Peace by Piece” EP!
Get ready to vibe! Nigerian superstars Fireboy DML and Pheelz are teaming up for their explosive joint EP, *Peace by Piece*, hitting streams on September 26, 2025. Born from their YBNL Nation roots—Olamide’s powerhouse label that’s shaped Afrobeats giants—this collab is pure fire. Fresh off Fireboy’s chart-topping Adedamola (August 2024) and Pheelz’s global smash Finesse…
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…
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…
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…
Ciara & Diamond Platnumz – Low
Ciara teams up with Diamond Platnumz for new single “Low”; Audio and visuals below.
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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