I wasn’t happy being African – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has rejected claims that Afrobeats is declining, insisting the genre is still rising and dominating globally. Some industry figures, including Paul Okoye (Paulo) and DJ Big N, recently suggested that Afrobeats is experiencing its worst performance in 20 years. But Savage strongly disagrees. Speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event, the award-winning […]
Afrobeats currently at its worst position – DJ Big N
Popular Nigerian DJ, Nonso Temisan Ajufo, widely known as DJ Big N, has voiced serious concerns over the current state of Afrobeats, saying the genre has declined to its “worst position in the last 20 years.” The veteran disc jockey shared his thoughts during an interview with Echo Room, where he blamed both artists and […]
Wizkid’s ‘mood’ Featuring BNXN Earns Gold Certification In New Zealand
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has achieved another global milestone as his hit single “Mood” featuring BNXN (formerly Buju) has officially been certified Gold in New Zealand. The track, which is part of Wizkid’s critically acclaimed album Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition), continues to make waves years after its release. This certification means the song has sold […]
Why many Nigerians are stuck in failure – Terry G
Afrobeats star Gabriel Oche Amanyi, also called Terry G, has shared his thoughts on how poor parenting affects the future of many Nigerians. He explained that lack of proper upbringing from parents is one of the reasons why many people remain stuck in failure. According to him, when parents constantly speak negatively to their children, […]
“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 […]
MTV VMAs 2025: See the complete winners list
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday, September 8, at the UBS Arena in New York. The ceremony was hosted by rapper LL Cool J, celebrating the biggest names and moments in music. Ariana Grande was crowned Video of the Year for her song “Brighter Days Ahead”, taking home one of the […]
It’s unfair to exclude Tems from Afrobeats Big 3 – Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage has spoken up for fellow Nigerian singer Tems after her name was not included in the list of Afrobeats’ “Big 3.” The term “Big 3” is usually used to describe Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, who are celebrated as Nigeria’s biggest global music stars. Tiwa, however, questioned why only male artistes are mentioned. […]
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 […]
Tiwa Savage denies trolling Wizkid
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has come forward to dismiss claims that she once mocked her Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid. Rumors had been circulating for years that Savage took shots at Wizkid after their supposed fallout. The matter resurfaced when a Wizkid fan pledged support for Savage. However, another fan quickly shut it down, accusing her of […]
Mr Eazi responds to claim he released song to recoup money spent on wedding
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has addressed claims that his marriage to Temi Otedola drained him financially, making him release new music to recover his expenses. The rumor started after an X user reacted to his music release announcement, suggesting that the singer was trying to raise back the money he allegedly spent on the wedding. […]