It seems as though there was a collective plan for Nigerian artists to serenade their audience this week, and it looks like it worked, judging from the number of releases this week. Here is a list of the songs that were released this week.
Nigeria produces some of the world’s incredible talents; some are already at the peak of their career, while some are coming up and doing just well. Serotonin is starting to make waves and is now getting the recognition he deserves. Nigerian artist popularly known as Serotonin has not disclosed his birth name or personal details... Read More
Lifesize Teddy (Elestee), born “Banigo Apiafi Treasure,” is a Nigerian female rapper signed to the famous Mavin Records label by superstar music executive Don Jazzy in 2023. The poet and artist joined the same label as Rema, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, and more. Lifesize Teddy first came into the limelight in 2019 when she... Read More
Nigerian and international star Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, just dropped his second single of the year, “Bout U,” a smooth, romantic track about a lover he can’t stop thinking about. Released on April 10 across all streaming platforms, the song has already pulled in around 29,000 streams on Spotify and 368,000 plays on... Read More
Nigerian music star Wizkid has announced the world tour of his successful album, “Morayo,” performing in Canada, Europe, and the United States of America. Wizkid initially announced that his “Morayo Live” tour would only occur throughout Europe, but he added more dates, including Canada and the USA. From May 21 to June 22, the Nigerian... Read More
Davido reveals how many orphanage homes he has helped this year Nigerian superstar singer Davido took to social media to reveal that he had helped so far in 2025. On his X (formerly Twitter) page, he posted images with over 500 names and account numbers belonging to orphanage homes with the number of children admitted... Read More
With only a month in 2025, your Nigerian favourite Afrobeats singers have begun to announce their musical projects coming out soon, thus launching the Afrobeats 2025 era. The new year is looking to be a fantastic year for Afrobeats singers and songwriters in the Nigerian music industry as our very own star, Tems, won the... Read More
Tems wins Grammy Award for “Best African Music Performance” Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is now the most Grammy-awarded Nigerian artist following her win at the 67th Academy Grammy Award show on February 2 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter won her second Grammy award with her hit single “Love Me... Read More
2. REMA Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, continued to establish himself as a global force in the music industry throughout 2024. Since his breakthrough, Rema has consistently evolved, and this year was no different. His sound—a seamless fusion of Afrobeats, trap, and global pop—continued to win hearts and break records. On July 11, 2024,... Read More
3. AYRA STARR Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. 2024 has undoubtedly been a defining year for Ayra Starr, marking a period of significant growth and global recognition in her career. From the release of her highly anticipated second studio album The Year I Turned 21 to... Read More
4. TEMS Tems (Temilade Openiyi) had an extraordinary 2024, further solidifying her status as one of the most captivating artists of her generation. Her journey this year was marked by groundbreaking achievements, critically acclaimed music, and electrifying performances that left an indelible mark on the global music scene. In March, Tems achieved a historic milestone... Read More
9. Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage debuted in 2010 with the hit song “Ife wa gbona,” quickly establishing herself as a megastar in Nigeria and beyond. Over the years, she has released numerous hits, solidifying her reputation as one of Nigeria’s most prolific female vocalists. With over 14 years in the music industry, Tiwa Savage has... Read More
Funke Akindele has broken the barriers of film promotion by releasing an original soundtrack to her upcoming film “Everybody Loves Jenifa” with Falz, D’Banj and Waje and the movie’s cast. The five-minute single titled “Everybody Loves Christmas” features Funke Akindele, Falz, Layi Wasabi, Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela, Omotunde Adebowale-David, Bisola Aiyeola, Jide Kosoko, Omowunmi Dada,... Read More
A week after releasing his sixth album, “Morayo”, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid released an inside scoop on YouTube about making his album cover shoot. In the video, the singer was having a ‘father and son’ moment, displaying the bond between the family. The “Morayo” album, named after his late mother, has been praised, upon release,... Read More
In a nation like Nigeria, diverse in its culture and history, and complicated in its formation and lifetime, excellence is an existence against many odds. Trimming down the abundance of excellence to just ten names was no small feat but we were dedicated to celebrating ten Nigerians who have done amazing work in the past... Read More
KellyRae wins the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ edition KellyRae was crowned the winner of season 9 of the Big Brother Naija TV show, ahead of Wanni, who was the First Runner-Up, making him the first married man to win the reality show. The 2024 Big Brother Naija TV show spanned 71 days, with... Read More
In the vibrant world of Nigerian entertainment, Taaooma, born Maryam Akpaogaki, has captured the hearts of many with her comedic prowess and relatable skits. With a rapidly growing fan base and a unique ability to connect with audiences, she has become a household name in the digital sphere. Recently, Taaooma made an unexpected announcement –... Read More
Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Artist, Nissi Ogulu sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude to discuss her relationship with her parents, her career as a designer and her music. “I have lived in London for 12 years. Immediately after university, I did a project, and my supervisor was gassed about the project. He reached out to a colleague at Jaguar Land Rover for me, because of how well I had done on the project. He wanted them to give me... Read More
Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian musician, has once more criticized his country’s music business while pleading for Nigerian assistance. The controversial artist went on Twitter on Wednesday to call the music coming out of Ghana a “disgrace.” “It’s better we stop arguing with Nigerian fans, promoters,etc and ask for help. Ghana music is a disgrace, mek... Read More
Music has increasingly become a major point of connection between cultures and traditions all across the world. And, of course, Nigeria is not left out. Some have referred to it as ‘the language of the spirit’, or most simply put, it is ‘life itself.’ It is indeed powerful enough to evoke the best and worst... Read More
It would probably be perplexing for an album to cross the one billion mark in streams yet such an album is not dominating award platforms all over. To have amassed such a landmark figure indicates global acceptance of such a music project and that its style resonates with many music fans. But when it falls... Read More
Before the release of the video for “Murder in the USA” the song carried an entirely different context from its visual interpretation. The first song on her fourth studio album, Lucid, Murder in the USA could easily pass for a simple love story soured by jealously, the video, however, pushes a much heavier conversation around violence... Read More
With Chief Daddy now out in all cinemas, EbonyLife Films has revealed the music video to the ‘Famzy Anthem’, a song performed by rapper and actor Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, as his character in the movie, ‘AK Famzy’. The lead single of Chief Daddy, ‘The Famzy Anthem (Moving Mad)’ was composed by Femi Beecroft aka AK... Read More
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to the golden age of Nigerian music, where more than two artists contended for dominance on the charts, and when lyrics and edifying content were valued over sound and club appeal, the 2000’s. This list was compiled, taking into consideration, factors like, airplay, chart dominance, street cred,... Read More
9ice, Asa, D'banj, Lagbaja, list, Mi, Music, Olu Maintain, P-square, sound sultan, style plus, Timaya
Falz’s This Is Nigeria seems to have become the de-facto counterpoint to Childish Gambino’s genre-bending self-examination as a black musician transitioning into mainstream spaces and having his identity suddenly become relevant to his music. Where Childish’s music is personal, Falz’s take spans a whole country. However, one of the major arguments is that somehow Falz... Read More
‘They wanted to laugh, they wanted to cry, they wanted to dance. I serviced them. I met the market’’ Irving Berlin Back in its early days, the contemporary Nigerian music industry’s focus revenue-wise was limited to physical music sales, fees from appearances and shows and for the more popular artists, endorsement fees from brands and... Read More
Facebook is sharing the first updates from its partnership deal with music companies around the world – an agreement aimed at building a foundation for new musical experiences on the platform. In a statement released on Tuesday, Tamara Hrivnak, Head of Music Business Development & Partnerships at Facebook and Fred Beteille, Head of Product, Music... Read More
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