Month: December 2025

The Nigerian hip-hop space has anything but festive calm this Christmas, as tensions between Odumodublvck and veteran rapper A-Q spill aggressively into public view. What started as post-concert banter following Skepta’s Capital Machine homecoming show in Abuja has now snowballed into one of the most intense rap clashes of the year. At the centre of it are two artists from opposing generations and philosophies: Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck,

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again used his annual Songs of the Year playlist to spotlight the sounds shaping global music — and in 2025, Nigerian artists are impossible to ignore. Every year, Obama’s end-of-year playlist sparks worldwide conversation, not just because of who makes the cut, but because it often reflects deeper cultural shifts. This year’s selection makes one thing clear: Afrobeats is no longer on the

Nigerian music visuals redefined creativity, culture, and storytelling in 2025. In 2025, Nigerian music videos crossed a clear line—from stylish accompaniments to fully realised visual statements. What once leaned heavily on flashy cars and party aesthetics evolved into layered storytelling rooted in culture, spirituality, fashion, and history. This year, directors didn’t just “shoot visuals”; they built worlds. Music videos felt like short films, challenging conventions and expanding how Nigerian music

Ayra Starr has opened up about the lessons she’s picked up from working closely with Afrobeats icon Wizkid, following her latest Grammy nomination. Speaking at an intimate Grammy Museum spotlight event in Brooklyn on Tuesday, December 16, the MAVIN Records star reflected on how her encounters with Wizkid reshaped her understanding of confidence and self-assurance in the music industry. Fresh off her second Grammy nomination, the singer described the Starboy

For an artist already sitting at the top of global pop, a $1 billion headline still turns heads. When reports emerged that The Weeknd’s music catalogue had been valued at around $1 billion, many assumed the Canadian superstar had joined the growing list of artists selling off their life’s work for a massive payday. But the truth is far more strategic — and far more powerful. So… Did The Weeknd