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Asake surpasses 1 billion Spotify streams across all credits

Nigerian artist Asake joins the billion-stream club on Spotify, marking a significant milestone in his career. Achieving this feat just three years after his breakthrough single Omo Ope, Asake has amassed over a billion streams from both his own songs and features. His albums, Ololade Asake and Work Of Art, along with chart-topping singles like Lonely At The Top, have propelled him to superstardom, making him one of Nigeria's top-streamed […]

February 29, 2024 18

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Gospel musician Moses Bliss ties the knot with Ghanaian fiance Marie

Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss announced via social media his civil wedding with Ghanaian fiancée Marie Wiseborn on February 27, 2024. Bliss expressed gratitude, calling Marie his "personal gift from God." They exchanged vows in a heartfelt ceremony, Bliss serenading Marie with a song he wrote for her. Their journey began when Marie said yes to Bliss's proposal on January 19, 2024, which he shared on YouTube, recounting how they […]

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Davido supports Kanye West in Adidas beef, asks him to join Puma

On February 26, 2024, Kanye West took to his social media to accuse a fashion brand of suing him for $250 million. He had previously urged his fans to boycott the brand's shoes, stating they were unauthorized and not benefiting him financially. This call for boycott garnered support from his fans, followers, and fellow celebrities like Snoop Dogg, who encouraged him to "speak your truth." West expressed gratitude for the […]

February 27, 2024 27

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Oxlade’s smash hit Kulosa gets diamond certification in France

Oxlade's hit single Kulosa has been certified diamond by the French music certification body SNEP, crossing 50 million streams in France. Released in June 2022 through Epic Records France, the song soared to international fame, peaking at No. 18 on the SNEP chart and finishing 141st on the year-end chart. Oxlade's live performance at Wizkid's concert in France ignited the crowd, while the music video, sparking a social media challenge, […]

February 27, 2024 28

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Ini Edo & Chineye Nworah go head to head over ‘Shanty Town’ ownership rights

Nollywood actress Ini Edo is in a legal dispute over ownership rights of the Netflix hit Shanty Town with film mogul Chineye Nworah and Giant Creative Media, putting talks for a second season on hold. Ini Edo warned Netflix on January 15, 2024, to halt negotiations with Nworah and Giant Creative Media. Ini Edo's lawsuit argues against Nworah's exclusive rights, citing a 2019 agreement involving herself, Chinenye Nworah, and Joy […]

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Nicki Minaj Surpasses JAY-Z To Become 6th Longest-Charting Rapper Of All Times.

Nicki Minaj Surpasses Jay-Z In Combined Billboard Charting Weeks Nicki is now 6th all-time among rappers. In addition to the numerous weekly charts Billboard tracks in order to display the most popular songs all around the world, they also have a ton of data on some of the biggest artists around the Globe. One of the statistics they keep track of, is combined weeks between the Hot 100 and Billboard […]

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Davido is over the moon as Rihanna gifts him box of shoes from Fenty.

Davido excited as Rihanna gifts him box of shoes from Fenty Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, often known as Davido, is over the moon after receiving a gift from international pop icon Rihanna. The DMW boss, known for his chart-topping tunes and philanthropic traits, announced the news to his fans via his official Instagram page. Rihanna, the Barbadian singer-turned-business entrepreneur, gave Davido a unique box of shoes from her exclusive […]

February 23, 2024 50

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Peter Obi gave me cash gift worth the price of a cow, for my mum’s burial – ‘Kanayo Kanayo’

Kanayo Kanayo opens up on amount of money Peter Obi gave him for his mother’s funeral. Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has recalled how Peter Obi surprisingly gave him the sum of N250k for his mother’s funeral in 2011. Although Peter Obi was the governor of Anambra State at the time, Kanayo disclosed in an interview with Afia TV that was released on Thursday that he was unable to attend the […]

February 23, 2024 45

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Adekunle Gold drops exciting new single ‘The Life I Chose’

Nigerian musician, Adekunle Gold has kicked off 2024 with a new single titled The Life I Chose released on February 22, 2024. The artiste yet again, demonstrated his musical prowess in the new song, which is a street hop with reminiscent feel. The jam which was produced by Kel P, starts with sampling of a popular sound from social media which sets the mood for the fusion of White Garment […]

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