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Asake Announces New Album

Popular Nigerian artist, Asake, has announced the release of a brand new album. The music star went on his official X (formerly Twitter) account to tell his fans the exciting news. Ahmed Ololade, who is better known as Asake, has now dropped his fourth studio album for his fans to enjoy. The newly released album […]

Asake officially exits YBNL, unveils own label

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, has officially left YBNL Nation, the record label owned by Olamide. Fans had speculated about his departure, but Asake confirmed it by releasing his new song, Why Love, under his own record label, Giran Republic. Earlier this year, Asake showed respect to Olamide in his song Military, dismissing […]

Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has congratulated Nigerian singer Tems for her big win at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Tems won the prestigious Best African Music Performance award for her hit song, “Love Me Jeje.” She triumphed over other notable nominees, including Yemi Alade, Asake & Wizkid, Chris Brown […]

Trevor Noah returns to host 2025 Grammy Awards for fifth consecutive year

Trevor Noah will be hosting the 2025 Grammy Awards for the fifth year in a row. The popular South African comedian and producer has been a familiar face at the prestigious event since 2021, and fans can expect his witty and engaging style again on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. This year’s Grammy nominations […]

Wizkid emerges as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify

Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has become Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, raking in an impressive $1 million per month. This achievement was revealed by Chart Masters, a platform that tracks music earnings. Wizkid’s success on Spotify highlights the dominance of Nigerian artists in the African music scene, as the top […]

Don’t compare me to Asake, I don’t look like him. I look like Lil Wayne- Portable

Singer Portable has responded to Nigerians comparing his appearance to fellow artist Asake. Recently, Asake unveiled a new look with a fresh hairstyle and tattoos on his face. This sparked conversations online, with many saying he now resembles Portable, who is also known for his facial tattoos and unique style. Portable, however, is not happy […]

Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr Lead Nigerian Nominations for 2025 MOBO Awards

The prestigious MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards has revealed its nominees for the 2025 edition, with Nigerian artists taking center stage. Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck are among the top contenders, showcasing the global influence of Nigerian music. Asake, Ayra Starr, and Tems earned nominations for the Best International […]