Wizkid Smashes Spotify Record With 10 Billion Streams
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. The landmark achievement further cements his legacy as a global music powerhouse and a trailblazer for African artists worldwide. The Nigerian singer’s catalog, spanning chart-topping albums, international collaborations, and genre-defining hits, has consistently attracted […]
Wizkid Documentary Long Live Lagos Released Worldwide
Wizkid’s highly anticipated documentary Long Live Lagos is now available to stream on Max, HBO, and Apple TV, giving fans worldwide easy access to the acclaimed film. The documentary, part of HBO’s Music Box series, chronicles the Nigerian superstar’s rise from the streets of Lagos to global stardom, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, personal moments, and insights […]
Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Star get nominations for AFRIMA 2025
This year’s edition promises to be a fierce one with heavyweights like Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Amr Diab, Fally Ipupa, Rema, and DJ Maphorisa now facing strong challenges from rising sensations such as Shallipopi, Himra, Molly, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux, and Mia Guissé. Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Davido both secured five nominations each. Burna Boy’s album No Sign of Weakness and Davido’s 5ive were both nominated for Album of the Year, while their hit singles […]
Olamide Unveils Official Tracklist For Self-titled Album “Olamidé”
Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji aka Olamide, has unveiled the official tracklist for his upcoming self-titled album, Olamidé, set for release on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The 17-track project boasts an impressive roster of Nigerian and international artistes, reflecting Olamide’s enduring relevance and global reach. Featured acts include Nigerian megastar Wizkid, hitmakers Asake, […]
American Music Awards Have Nominated Wizkid, Asake, Rema, And Tems
Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have been nominated for the Favourite Afrobeats Category at the 2025 American Music Awards. They will be competing with South African star, Tyla, for the prize. The 2025 American Music Award show will hold on May 25, after failing to hold in the past two years, and will be hosted by singer […]
Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems Get 2025 NAACP Awards Nominations
The Nigerian contingent of Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, and Wizkid all earned nods at the 2025 NAACP Awards. Burna Boy earned a nod for the Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration (contemporary) thanks to his guest appearance on Usher’s ‘Coming Home’. Wizkid is also in contention to take home the plaque after being nominated for his single ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz. […]
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 […]
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, […]