“Comedians are richer than musicians” — Skitmaker Shank Comics sparks debate
Nigerian content creator Shank Comics has sparked debate after claiming that comedians earn more money than musicians. He made the statement during a livestream, drawing mixed reactions from fans online. According to him, many people believe musicians are richer because they often display luxury lifestyles. However, he argued that comedians tend to manage their money […]
Ayra Starr picks Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Rema as Goats of Afrobeats
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has named her top three Afrobeats artists, choosing Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the “Afrobeats Big 3.” She shared this during an interview with Hot 97 FM, highlighting her personal picks over the usual names like Davido and Burna Boy. Ayra Starr explained her selections reflect artists she believes have […]
“‘I don’t know who that is’ — Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka on Celine Dion
Star winger Bukayo Saka recently sparked reactions online after admitting he had never heard of global music legend Celine Dion. The moment happened during a relaxed conversation with Nigerian singer Tems on a new show produced by Arsenal F.C. called The Link Up. During the interview, Saka asked Tems about the musicians who inspired her […]
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 […]
Ademola Lookman names Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, his favourite artists
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has shared his all-time favourite music artists, naming Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido as the top three. The Atletico Madrid winger revealed his choices while speaking at his new club following his recent transfer from Atalanta. Lookman joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal from the Serie A club on Monday, […]
‘Compare yourself with your peers, not Fela’ – Yeni Kuti tells artistes
Yeni Kuti, media personality and daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has cautioned modern-day artistes against comparing themselves with her late father. She said such comparisons miss the true meaning of legacy and fail to appreciate Fela’s lasting impact on music and culture. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV after the Kuti family received […]
Asake extends his record as artiste with most entries in Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart
Nigerian music star Asake has further cemented his place in Afrobeats history by extending his record as the artiste with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. The singer has now reached an impressive total of 60 chart entries, setting a new benchmark for African artistes on the global platform. […]
Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, already on same level as Fela – Shaffy Bello
Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said that Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have reached the same level of influence as late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. According to her, the three music stars have done exceptionally well in taking Nigerian music to the world stage. Shaffy Bello explained that Fela was known for using music […]
Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career
Seun Kuti, the Nigerian Afrobeat musician, has denied reports claiming he used Wizkid’s name to gain publicity or revive his career. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti clarified that the rumours are completely false and misleading. In a recent interview, Seun explained that he values his musical legacy and works hard to maintain his […]
Wizkid stole my name – Seun Kuti claims
Afrobeats star and activist Seun Kuti has claimed that popular singer Wizkid took inspiration from his own stage name. Seun made the statement during a recent interview where he spoke about the early days of Nigerian music and how artists influenced one another while building their careers. According to Seun, he had been using his […]