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Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has agreed with Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton that afrobeats music lacks depth. In a podcast interview, Flavour supported Banton's view, stating that Afrobeats lacks depth because its artists are lazy. “I understand what Buju Banton is trying to say. Kids of today [present crop of afrobeats artists] don’t want stress; they just want to vibe,” he lamented.   Flavour suggested […]

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Tekno has dismissed viral reports claiming he collapsed on stage while on tour in South Africa. A video circulating on social media showed an artist having a seizure and collapsing during a performance, and many mistook the artist for Tekno. On the night of August 20, 2024, Tekno addressed the rumors on social media, clarifying that he was not the person in the video and that he […]

Nigerian singer and songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has officially announced his upcoming album, Adedamola. He made the announcement via his social media platforms, sharing that the album will be released on the 29th of August, 2024. The YBNL/Empire artist is yet to release the tracklist for the upcoming album, but it is expected to feature his lead singles ‘Yawa’, ‘Obaa Sima’, and his most recent release, ‘Everyday’. This album […]

Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, widely known as Flavour N’abania, has shared his journey to stardom, including a memorable moment when he was asked to leave the stage during a performance for the popular Nigerian music duo PSquare. In a podcast interview released on Sunday, Flavour recounted his early music career as a choir conductor and drummer in church. He was later introduced to the owner of a music company, […]

The popular Afrobeats festival, ‘Afro Nation,’ was held in Detroit, USA, on August 17th and 18th, 2024. Nigerian superstars Ayra Starr, Rema, Kizz Daniel, Adekunle Gold, and Asake were among the performers at the sold-out event, that attracted thousands of fans. Ayra Starr wowed the audience with performances of her hit singles and songs from her new album, *The Year I Turned 21*. Adekunle Gold and Kizz Daniel also delivered […]

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has reported being attacked by thugs at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State, on Sunday. The 'Zazoo' artist shared a video online showing his serious injuries. In a statement on Instagram, Portable explained that he attended the event to celebrate with a friend who sells cars but had to leave quickly due to his injuries after some people were upset by his behavior. He called on […]

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the music duo Psquare, has announced that he will no longer try to intervene in the ongoing feud between his younger twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye. The feud, which started in 2017 and led to the group's breakup, has resurfaced despite a brief reconciliation in November 2021. The latest dispute became public when Paul, also known as Rudeboy, accused Peter, aka […]

Veteran artist Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D'banj, has revealed that his fifth album, *Entertainer 2.0*, will be released on August 16th. He announced the date in a teaser that featured actor Gideon Okeke and included a cameo by Don Jazzy, his long-time associate and co-founder of Mo'hits. For his upcoming album, D'banj has enlisted a range of stars, including international talents such as Wyclef Jean, Congolese legend Awilo […]