At Afrobeats‘ global peak, several albums were the most streamed on major platforms. Every album is a moment in time when African sound demanded the world’s attention. On iTunes, Davido’s Timeless reigned supreme. When it was released in March 2023, it became the first African album to debut at number one on the US iTunes […]
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Davido took to the road with Timeless on his global Timeless Tour, performing in top cities from London to New York, Toronto to Washington, D.C. Everywhere fans sang along, the global reach of the album could no longer be ignored. The certification follows a period in which Afrobeats is no longer niche; it has become
Ayra Starr, the 22-year-old Nigerian pop sensation responsible for such hits as Rush and Bloody Samaritan, has officially signed with Roc Nation as part of a historic worldwide management deal that brings her to the world as Afrobeats’ next global crossover phenomenon. The partnership, unveiled this week via Roc Nation’s homepage and social media handles,
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A new generation of Nigerian musicians is remapping the sound, feel, and direction of Afrobeats. Produced in the internet era, raised on YouTube freestyles and TikTok challenges, they are not waiting for permission to change the game. They are changing it live, creating a global sound in ambition but local in slang, rhythms, and storytelling.
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The 2024 Brit Awards marked a historic moment as the spotlight shone on Rema, the prodigious Nigerian artist whose groundbreaking performance not only captivated the audience but also etched his name in the annals of musical history. Rema’s inaugural appearance at the prestigious awards in London heralded a new era of diversity and dynamism, as
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The 2024 Grammy Awards results left the music world buzzing with surprises, disappointments, and a whirlwind of emotions. Among the standout moments, Tyla, the 22-year-old sensation, emerged victorious, clinching her first-ever Grammy with the inaugural African act category. while Davido, alongside other Nigerian nominees, faced unexpected losses in their respective categories. For many, Davido’s journey
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As the anticipation builds for the 66th Grammy Awards scheduled for the 4th of February 2024 the spotlight is shining brightly on Burna Boy. the acclaimed Nigerian artist who is not only set to grace the stage with a riveting performance but is also making waves with an impressive four Grammy nominations. Burna Boy’s significance
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In a resounding affirmation of their global impact, Burna Boy and Rema clinched top honors at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. The dynamic duo asserted their dominance in the Afro beats genre with Burna Boy securing the Best Afro beats Artiste award and Rema claiming the title for Best Afro beat Song. As two of
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Finally, a Grammy African category. on the 14th of June 2023, the recording academy announced a new category for African music tagged, “Best African Music Performance.” in a bid to accurately celebrate and represent the various cultures, influences and genres that shape our world. The recording academy decided to include an African music category for
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Ekpo’s hottest tracks is a weekly curated playlist on spotify of all the songs we currently have on repeat. when we talk about songs there are songs, and there are good songs. we’ve taken time out this week to put together some really good music. At Ekpo we are dedicated to bringing you only the
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