Why Afrobeats will never die – 2Face
Innocent Idibia has expressed strong confidence in the future of Afrobeats. The music legend said the genre is far from fading and will continue to grow globally. Speaking during an interview, he highlighted the role of young artists in keeping Afrobeats alive. According to him, the new generation brings fresh energy, creativity, and unique sound. […]
Talentless Nigerians hide behind Afrobeats – Ruggedman
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has criticized the classification of African music under the “Afrobeats” label, calling it a name that talentless artists hide behind. He made the remarks in an interview with Day Genius. Ruggedman said he has always opposed Afrobeats as an umbrella genre, claiming the UK popularized tagging all African music under it. […]
‘I’m no longer interested in Grammy, Western validations’ – Davido
Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he is no longer chasing Grammy awards or Western recognition. Speaking on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi, he explained that he has achieved major career milestones, including multiple Grammy nominations. Davido said the next phase of his music will focus on “very African” sounds, moving […]
Rema breaks Wizkid’s record for longest-charting African album on Billboard World Albums
Nigerian singer Rema has made history as his debut album, Rave & Roses, became the longest-charting African album on the Billboard World Albums chart, spending 170 weeks on the list. This achievement breaks the previous record of 164 weeks set by Wizkid’s Made In Lagos. Other African albums that have achieved long runs on the […]
Davido reacts to Grammy loss
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his emotions following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The singer admitted that the outcome affected him deeply and left him discouraged on the night of the ceremony. In a post on his Instagram page, Davido revealed that he initially did not feel […]
Burna Boy sets record for biggest streaming year by African artist on Spotify
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has set a new milestone by recording the highest number of streams ever achieved by an African artist on Spotify in a single year. The achievement highlights his growing global influence and the expanding reach of African music on international platforms. Industry analysts say Burna Boy’s success is driven by […]
“Afrobeats is a title, not a genre” — Seun Kuti sparks debate in new interview
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has set off a new conversation in Nigerian music after his bold statement during an interview on Beat 99.9FM. Seun, the son of the late music legend Fela Kuti, explained that Afrobeat should not be seen as a fixed genre. He believes it is more of a label used to describe […]
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo Puts Afrobeats on Canada’s Mainstream Media
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo is a Nigerian DJ, broadcaster, producer, and actor with almost 20 years of experience. He has worked with Cool FM and News Central TV and appeared in both Nollywood and Hollywood North productions. Born in Lagos into a family of singers, JJ grew up surrounded by music. “My father’s records and my […]
Veteran Juju musician Ahuja Bello is dead
Famous Juju music star from the 1970s, Ahuja Bello, has passed away. His son, Adetunji Bello, confirmed that the legendary musician died early Sunday morning, just one day after celebrating his 83rd birthday. Born Ismaila Dele Bello on August 24, 1942, in Iseyin, Oyo State, Ahuja Bello became a popular Juju singer, guitarist, and band […]
‘I was accused of juju over unshaved armpits’ – Burna Boy
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has spoken about the strange belief that his success comes from not shaving his armpits, with some linking it to voodoo. According to DAILY POST, images of Burna Boy showing his unshaved armpits have sparked conversations and reactions online multiple times. In a chat with Apple Music, the Grammy-winning artist […]