Music

Popular Nigerian skit maker and musician, Nasboi, has released a heartfelt statement following a car accident during his ambitious 36-state tour aimed at securing a music collaboration with Afrobeats star, Davido. Nasboi, who has been travelling across Nigeria holding placards to attract Davido’s attention, revealed that he had already visited eight states before the unfortunate incident occurred. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the crash. In a press release issued

  Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Seyi Vibez has achieved a remarkable milestone as his latest EP, Children of Africa, secures multiple spots on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart. Since its surprise release two weeks ago, the EP has been gaining traction, sparking discussions among fans and music enthusiasts. In a recent update shared by Album Talks on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, March 4, it was revealed that all tracks from Children of Africa made

After his standout appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, Rema is kicking off 2025 with a bang! The Nigerian music sensation has just announced the release date for his highly anticipated new single, titled Baby (Is It A Crime). Set to drop on Friday, February 7, 2025, the track samples the iconic Is It A Crime from British band Sade's legendary Promise album. This new single marks Rema's first release

Nigerian music legend Olamide is getting fans buzzing with excitement after hinting at the release of Ikigai Vol. 2. Following the recent success of his freestyle "Idan Buruku," the Grammy-nominated rapper took to X to respond to a fan who expressed disappointment that the track was too short. In his reply, Olamide promised that the much-anticipated Ikigai Vol. 2 is "almost here." The first installment of Ikigai, which translates to

Fireboy DML is starting 2025 with a bang! The award-winning Nigerian artist has just dropped the highly anticipated music video for Ecstacy, a standout track off his fourth studio album, Adedamola. Released on January 14, 2025, the visuals are nothing short of cinematic, capturing the vibrant energy of the song with stunning dancers and colorful backdrops that bring the track's upbeat vibe to life. Shot in Lagos by renowned cinematographer

Street hop sensation Portable has expressed his gratitude to UK rapper Skepta after receiving his royalties for their hit collaboration Tony Montana. Released in early 2024, the single became one of Portable's biggest hits, marking a major milestone in his career as he teamed up with British-Nigerian grime legend Skepta. Taking to his Instagram story, Portable shared his excitement after receiving his cut of the royalties, previously hinting at the

Asake's highly anticipated third album Lungu Boy has officially been crowned the biggest album of 2024, according to TurnTable's annual year-end chart. With a staggering 214.4 million streams (equivalent to 143,000 units), Lungu Boy takes the top spot as the most commercially successful album of the year. Released on August 8, 2024, Lungu Boy boasts an impressive lineup of guest features, including Nigerian Grammy winner Wizkid, British rap icons Stormzy

In yet another remarkable achievement, Grammy nominee Ayra Starr has been crowned the No. 1 female artist across all platforms in Nigeria for 2024. This groundbreaking feat was revealed in TurnTable’s highly anticipated annual year-end chart. As the only chart in Nigeria that aggregates data from streaming platforms, radio, and TV airplay, TurnTable's recognition cements Ayra Starr’s place as the most commercially successful female artist of the past year. 2024

Nigerian stars are making waves at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, and Davido earning nominations in multiple categories. Burna Boy secured a nomination for "Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration (Contemporary)" for his feature on Usher's track "Coming Home." Wizkid also earned recognition with two nominations for his hit single "Piece of My Heart," including "Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)" and "Outstanding International Song." Tems