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 […]
Women Are Not Respected in Nigerian Music Industry – Tems
Grammy award-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared her concerns about how women are treated in Nigeria’s music scene. She revealed that women are often not given the respect they deserve within the industry. Tems explained that when she started her music career, she found it hard to be taken seriously simply […]
Tems becomes Africa’s best selling female artist
Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, has reached a major milestone in her career. She is now the highest-selling female artist from Africa. Tems began her music career in 2018. In just a few years, she has climbed above other famous African female stars like Angelique Kidjo, Tiwa Savage, and Yemi Alade […]
I slept on benches at events – Nancy Isime recounts early struggles as teenager
Nollywood actress and popular TV host, Nancy Isime, has shared a touching story about her hard beginnings as a young girl working to survive. At just 17 years old, Nancy was working as a model and an usher. She explained that she often worked very late and couldn’t find a way home. This made her […]
Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Hit 1 billion YouTube Views
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable milestone on YouTube. She is now the first Nigerian female artiste to achieve 1 billion views on the platform. Ayra Starr has surpassed Yemi Alade’s record of 805 million views to become the most-viewed female singer from Nigeria on YouTube. This achievement sets her apart as a […]
She may not have won a Grammy but she won my heart – Veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu praises Yemi Alade for wearing a traditional outfit to the Grammys
Veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has praised singer Yemi Alade for her stunning outfit at the 67th Grammy Awards held on Sunday, February 3. Although Alade was a nominee and did not win a Grammy, she won the hearts of many, including Agu. Yemi Alade made a bold statement by wearing a beautiful red Edo state […]
Yemi Alade Declares Herself a Winner Following Grammy Loss
Nigerian music star Yemi Alade has responded to her Grammy loss with a positive attitude, declaring herself a winner. Over the weekend, she attended the Grammy Awards, dressed in a stunning traditional outfit, hoping to bring home a trophy. Unfortunately, she did not win. However, Yemi Alade did not let the loss bring her down. […]
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 […]
Singer Yemi Alade Excited As She Meets Aki and Pawpaw
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade couldn’t contain her excitement after meeting Nollywood icons Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) and Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki). The talented singer shared a video of the memorable moment on her social media page. In the video, Yemi Alade is seen sitting in an armchair, hugging Aki and Pawpaw warmly. The trio smiled brightly for […]
D’banj, Yemi Alade, Olamide, Timi Dakolo Set to Perform at the Opening of African Military Games
The much-anticipated 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) are set to begin in Abuja today with an exciting opening ceremony. Nigerian music stars D’banj, Yemi Alade, Olamide, and Timi Dakolo will perform live, bringing their vibrant energy to the event. The ceremony will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, which will also host 19 different […]