Davido can win governorship election, Burna Boy can’t – Seyi Sodimu
Public affairs commentator Seyi Sodimu has stirred debate by claiming that Afrobeats star Davido could successfully win a governorship election if he decided to contest, while Burna Boy may struggle to achieve the same feat. According to him, popularity alone is not enough to succeed in politics. Sodimu explained that Davido connects more easily with […]
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 […]
Burna Boy, Olamide, others make Obama’s favourite music of 2025
Former United States President Barack Obama has released his yearly list of favourite books, movies, and music for 2025, and Nigerian artistes have made a strong impression. As he does every year, Obama shared the list to celebrate songs that stood out to him over the past year. Among the songs selected were Tatata by […]
Davido predicts next GOATs of Afrobeats after him, Wizkid, Burna Boy
Nigerian music star Davido has shared his thoughts on the future of Afrobeats, predicting the next generation of artists who could reach legendary status in the genre. He mentioned that after himself, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, several upcoming talents have the potential to become the future GOATs of Afrobeats. Davido emphasized that the Afrobeats scene […]
‘Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy troublesome’ – Olamide
Nigerian rapper Olamide has spoken about his relationship with fellow stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. In a recent chat with Adesope Live, Olamide, also known as Baddo, said the three singers are his close friends but described them as “too troublesome.” He explained that although they are good people, they sometimes find it hard […]
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. […]
Burna Boy’s mother celebrates 35th wedding anniversary by releasing never-before-seen throwback photos of her and husband
Bose Ogulu, the mother of Nigerian music star Burna Boy, is happily celebrating 35 years of marriage with her husband. To mark the milestone, she shared never-before-seen wedding pictures and early moments from their union on Instagram. She also posted recent photos of herself and her husband, showing how their love has remained strong over […]
‘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 […]
‘I would have been suicide bomber, oil thief if not for music’ – Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed what his life could have been like if he never found music. The Afro-fusion star admitted during a chat with one of his fans that he could have easily ended up as a suicide bomber, an oil thief, or even a prostitute if […]
2Face’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time list
American music magazine Billboard has released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time. At the very top of the chart is 2Face Idibia’s evergreen hit African Queen, which Billboard ranked as the number one Afrobeats song ever. Wizkid is the only artist with two songs in the top ten. His […]