Tems’ “Found” goes platinum, joining Rema and Wizkid with RIAA-certified hits
Tems’ single “Found,” from her 2021 sophomore EP If Orange Was A Place, has achieved significant commercial success, garnering over 119 million Spotify streams, making it one of her most streamed songs. The track’s success comes after Tems gained international mainstream recognition following her appearance on Wizkid’s global hit “Essence.” With this latest achievement, Tems now […]
Tyla wins big at 2024 MTV EMAs Awards
Tyla scooped her first ever MTV EMAs for “Best Afrobeats”, “Best R&B” and “Best African Act”. Taylor Swift topped the winners list at the 2024 MTV EMAs, scoring trophies across “Best Video” with Fortnight (feat. Post Malone), plus “Best Artist”, “Best Live”, and “Best US Act”. Commanding a set inspired by Manchester’s music heritage – and its warehouse party legacy – […]
Femi Adebayo Emerges Best Actor in Supporting Role
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has emerged the Best Actor in Supporting Role for his historical thriller, “Jagun Jagun”, at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the weekend. Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun” which earlier attracted seven nominations, also clinched the Achievement Award in visual effect and in make-up respectively. Actress Elsie Abang won the ‘Best Actress in Supporting Role’ in “KIPKEMBOI”, […]
Lil Durk Reportedly Plans To Plead Not Guilty In Murder For Hire Case
Lil Durk is presently incarcerated in Miami on a conspiracy charge of murder-for-hire. Shortly after five suspected OTF affiliates were detained last week, the Chicago rapper was also arrested. The authorities suspect they were bribed to carry out an attack on Quando Rondo, but his cousin Lul Pab was killed instead. However, a source recently […]
Paul Play Advocates For Proper Intellectual Property Law
In a recent podcast interview, Nigerian music icon, Paul Play, advocated the need to address Nigeria’s lack of proper intellectual property law. Paul Play said the nature of his agreement with his then label, Kennis Music, has made it impossible for him to make his songs available on streaming platforms. He also shared that since exiting Kennis Music, he hasn’t received any royalties. The RnB singer and music producer also raised eyebrows of some artistes sampling his music without obtaining due permission.
Wizkid Releases New Single ‘Piece of My Heart’
Award-winning artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released “Piece of My Heart”, the first single from his highly anticipated album, Morayo. The track which is a blend of Afrobeats and R&B centers around love and heartbreak, and features American R&B star Brent Faiyaz. Wizkid has continued to build anticipation for the new album, […]
Full List of 2024 MTV EMA Nominations
MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating performances on MTV Push earned her a […]
BBNaija To Showcase One Of Its Most Impactful Tasks
Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, will showcase one of its most impactful tasks yet, with an aim to ignite a national conversation on gender equity. This exciting new task scheduled for today Monday, September 30, is put together by The She Tank, a creative think tank, and BellaNaija, lifestyle and Entertainment Company, as part of […]
Reminisce set to release EP, “Sui Generis”
Reminisce is set to release a new EP, entitled ‘Sui Generis’ on Friday, September 27, 2024. This comes one year after his last album ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo VOL. 1’. To give fans a taste of the upcoming EP, Reminisce has dropped two singles. Reminisce’s New EP, “Sui Generis” which is his 7th project, has 7 tracks with guest appearances from stars like Bhadboi OML and Vector Tha Viper, as well as emerging stars
Asake Receives Silver Plague For His Sophomore Album
Asake received a silver plaque for his sophomore album at his sold-out O2 Arena concert. Following the release of his third album ‘Lungu Boy,’ Asake embarked on a world tour where he headlined notable venues including the famous O2 Arena. Asake wowed fans at the sold-out concert that also had in attendance Grammy winner Wizkid […]