Fela set to become first African to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeats pioneer and global music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to make history as the first African to receive the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour recognises artists whose creative work has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Fela’s influence, which cut across music, culture, and political activism, continues to inspire […]
‘I see myself as boring’ – Wizkid
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has surprised fans by describing himself as “boring.” The singer shared this honest view during a recent chat on Close Friends Only Speed Round with fellow artiste Asake. According to Wizkid, many people wrongly assume celebrities live exciting lives every day, when in reality, they […]
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 […]
I’ll love to feature Rihanna – Davido
Nigerian music star Davido has revealed that he would love to feature global pop icon Rihanna on a song. The Afrobeats singer made this known during a recent interview where he spoke about his dream collaborations and future plans in music. According to him, working with Rihanna would be a major highlight in his career. […]
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 made me understand confidence isn’t noise – Ayra Starr
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has revealed how her relationship with Wizkid helped shape her mindset about confidence and self-belief. According to the singer, working closely with the Grammy-winning artiste made her realise that true confidence is calm and natural, not loud or forced. Ayra Starr explained that Wizkid’s personality and approach to fame showed […]
Davido brought toxicity, rivalry to Nigerian music industry – Samklef claims
Music producer Samklef has claimed that singer Davido introduced toxicity and rivalry into the Nigerian music industry. He stated that the competitive nature of the industry has worsened due to personal feuds and rivalries among artists. Samklef argued that the rivalry culture creates tension and distracts artists from focusing on their music. According to him, […]
I would have been a teacher if I wasn’t a musician – Tems
Nigerian singer Tems has shared that if she had not pursued a career in music, she would have become a teacher. In a recent interview, she explained that teaching has always been a passion, and she enjoys inspiring and educating others. However, music ultimately became her calling, allowing her to express herself creatively on a […]
Olamide reacts to backlash over his declaration of Wizkid as greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela
Nigerian rap star Olamide has addressed the backlash trailing his recent comment describing Wizkid as the “greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.” The statement, which quickly went viral, sparked mixed reactions among music fans, with some praising Olamide’s opinion while others strongly disagreed. Reacting to the controversy, Olamide explained that his remark was not meant to […]
Loss of music with morals, accelerated decadence in Nigeria – Spyro
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, widely known as Spyro, has expressed deep concern over what he describes as the loss of value and meaningful messages in today’s music. Speaking during an interview on the Adesope Live Show, the artist argued that modern songs focus more on “vibes” than substance, leading to a decline in music that […]