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August 16, 2026

Ranking Our 7 Best Self-Titled Afrobeat Albums

Nigerian artists have always released timeless albums and monumental music, but the self-titled albums are some of our favorites. In this article, we rank some of our favorite self-titled albums, and conceptualising an album title or trying to name a work of art can be surprisingly difficult most times, but these artists were able to... Read More

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8 Iconic Songs That Would Not Have Been Successful Without The Wizkid Effect

Global afrobeat icon Wizkid turns 36 today, and alongside giving us solo iconic tracks that leave us excited about his artistry, Wizkid has also successfully built a career as a great feature artist. His verses on tracks he’s features are not only catchy but also a contributing factor to the success of these tracks. In... Read More

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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Wizkid reveals “Sexy” as the title of his seventh album at Paris listening party Wizkid has officially announced that his seventh studio album will be titled Sexy. The Grammy-winning singer revealed the name during an exclusive listening party held on Thursday night at Cova Club in Paris, where fellow artistes including Shallipopi, Young Jonn, Tiakola,... Read More

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in both international and local media had an inflow of record breaking news, political chaos, social excellence and an album announcement teasing from an afrobeat superstar. It was an exciting weekend. Lagos Ministry of Environment and Waste Resources Commissioner In Social Media Dispute With GRV The Lagos State ministry of environment and waste... Read More

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Should Wizkid And Other Celebrities Speak Up On Nigerian Issues Or Not?

Should Wizkid And Other Celebrities Speak Up On Nigerian Issues Or Not?

The high rate of insecurity in Nigeria has had everyone on edge, especially in the last three weeks since the kidnapping of the children and teachers in Oyo State. Nigerian celebrities have begun using their platforms to speak on the insecurity and issues being faced by Nigerians, with people like Davido, Skepta, Tiwa Savage, Ayra... Read More

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in both international and local media had an inflow of marital news, political chaos and athletic excellence. For people who keep up with pop culture, this weekend recap is a thrill. 21 Year Old Athlete Shatters 20 Year 100m Record A 21-year old athlete, Kanyinsola Ajayi has broken Nigeria’s 20-year 100m record. The... Read More

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5 Collaborations Between Nigerian And International Artists That Actually Worked

5 Collaborations Between Nigerian And International Artists That Actually Worked

Nigerian artists have slowly but steadily made a name for themselves through collaborations with international artists, with most of these collaborations becoming global hits that put Afrobeat on the map. Some of these songs have won a Grammy, while others have climbed to unexpected heights on streaming platforms; all of these feats have done a... Read More

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Afrobeats Found a Cheat Code for the Streaming Algorithm. It’s Called the Joint EP

BNXN and Sarz dropped their five-track joint EP The Game Needs Us on May 11. It immediately climbed the Apple Music charts. They join a rapidly growing field. Wizkid and Asake released Real, Vol. 1 in January. Joeboy and Wizard Chan followed with Agaba Romantic in March. Mr Eazi and King Promise delivered See What... Read More

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We Ranked Wizkid’s Greatest Songs Ever — From ‘Holla at Your Boy’ to Now — Agree or Not?

We Ranked Wizkid’s Greatest Songs Ever — From ‘Holla at Your Boy’ to Now — Agree or Not?

Wizkid is one of the greatest artists to come out of Nigeria with an incredible discography. With over 25 years as an artist, whose artistry began in the church, he has made his music an important element in Nigerian mainstream media for years. In this article, we rank our favorite Wizkid songs. Don’t like our... Read More

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Ranking Our 10 Best Nigerian Albums Of The Last Five Years

Ranking Our 10 Best Nigerian Albums Of The Last Five Years

Nigeria has produced hundreds of talented artists who have also put out amazing tracks and albums. In this article, we rank our 10 best Nigerian albums of the last five years, albums that have touched our hearts and also left us wanting more. Not agreeing with our ranking? Let us know how you would rank... Read More

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in international and Nigerian media was filled with exciting news from Coachella, to marital disputes and surprise appearances. It was an exciting and memorable weekend. Davido Makes Debut On Coachella Stage, Surprises Fans with Adekunle Gold Afrobeats Popstar, Davido has made his anticipated debut at the American music festival, Coachella. Davido who shared... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire by bombing Lebanon Hopes for peace between the United States and Iran dwindled after Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz again, reacting to the new... Read More

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Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

The Nigerian media space was filled with great news from the music front, from chart-topping releases to an international music debut. The week’s news highlight is largely positive. Wizkid’s Son ‘Champz’ Releases Second Project, Tops Charts Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, professionally known as ‘Champz’ and the son of Afrobeats legend Wizkid, is topping the Nigerian music... Read More

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5 Female Music Video Directors Dominating The Industry

Nigerian music videos are always a clear representation of the labor of love put into the videos by the artists and the music video directors, but something that is often missing and is only getting more consistent is the presence of female music video directors in the industry. While there are not a lot of... Read More

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January 31, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

This week has been an exciting week in the entertainment industry in Nigeria, from record breaking moments to music festival lineups and Grammy award parties, there has been positive news on almost all fronts. Burna Boy Announced As Part of AfroNation Portugal Line Up Afrobeat Popstar Burna Boy was announced over the week by the... Read More

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January 24, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Week

This week has been an exciting one in the Nigerian media space, from new record titles to new music and even beef between afrobeat artists. Wizkid And Asake Release Highly Anticipated Duo Project In December, while at an interview Wizkid teased a joint project with Asake with the duo going further to announce the project... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police

January 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Flood Kajuru With Security Officials After Kaduna Abduction

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Police flood Kajuru with security officials after Kaduna abduction Following reports of an abduction in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru area of Kaduna State, the Inspector General of Police approved the deployment of major security and intelligence... Read More

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December 31, 2025

Get To Know P.Prime: A Gen Z Dj, Songwriter, and Producer

Peace Emmanuel Aderogba Oredope, born 28th of March 2002, is a 23-year-old Gen Z producer, songwriter and DJ, with thousands of followers across Instagram and TikTok, with writing, producing, and directing credits under his belt. P.Prime’s career started in 2018 when he was a member of the 2018 Sarz Academy, but his musical journey started... Read More

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December 29, 2025

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This weekend has been one with mixed news in the media, from a childbirth announcement, to exciting concert news, and a surprising death in the Nollywood industry, there has been news from all fronts in the entertainment space and even outside of it. Filmmaker Jade Osiberu Welcomes First Child The well known filmmaker took to... Read More

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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

December 11, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This December 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this December to keep viewers rooted to the front of their tv screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this December. ‘Behind The Scenes’ tells... Read More

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Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle's Political Campaign

December 5, 2025

Davido x Wizkid: Sworn Enemies or Strategic Social Media Games?

For nearly two decades, Davido and Wizkid have dominated Afrobeats and global pop culture, but just as consistent as their music careers is the rivalry that trails them. Despite their individual success, the pair remain locked in an on-again, off-again industry feud that resurfaces every few years. What began as subtle tension has evolved into... Read More

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November 26, 2025

Wizkid Takes Us Behind The Scene For His Historic Performance In Upcoming HBO Documentary

An original HBO documentary is in the works for legendary Nigerian musician Wizkid. The HBO original documentary music box titled “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” was directed by Karam Gill and follows Wizkid’s journey as he prepares for his historic headline performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, born in Lagos, Nigeria,... Read More

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“Wizkid Opened The Door”: A Definitive History of How Afrobeats Took Over the World

Few musical phenomena in recent decades have shifted global rhythms as audibly as Afrobeats. Born from a West African pulse and diasporic determination, it’s not just a sound—it’s a movement. At the heart of this rise stands Wizkid: the chart-topper whose journey from Lagos streets to Drake’s global stage laid the blueprint for an international... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wizkid to Headline 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos

Wizkid’s Impact: A Warm Presence on Ayra Starr and Olamide’s Tracks

In just a few weeks, Wizkid has been featured on tracks by two of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr and Olamide. The songs, “Gimme Dat” and “Kai,” sheds light on the importance of features in the music industry. When A-list artists like Wizkid joins is featured on another’s song, it becomes more than just the... Read More

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Wizkid Announces “Morayo Live” Tour in Canada, Europe and US

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

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December 21, 2024

10 LEADING NIGERIAN ARTISTS OF 2024

7. WIZKID Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has cemented his place as one of Nigeria’s most influential artists. Since his breakthrough in 2011 with the hit single Holla at Your Boy, Wizkid has consistently proven himself as a global icon in the music industry. The year 2024 was no different, as the Starboy... Read More

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Wizkid Releases The Making of “Morayo” Album Cover Shoot

November 27, 2024

Wizkid Releases The Making of “Morayo” Album Cover Shoot

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

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November 25, 2024

Weekend Recap| Nicki Minaj, Wizkid, Davido, Okey Bakassi, Polygamy

Nicki Minaj opens up about why she featured Davido in her track “If It’s Okay” This past weekend was enjoyable for Nigerian and Afrobeats music lovers as Nicki Minaj released a single titled “If It’s Okay” featuring Davido and David Guetta off her “The Pinkprint” special edition album. The Pinkprint album was initially released in... Read More

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November 19, 2024

Wizkid Unveils Tracklist of Upcoming Album “Morayo” Coming Out November 22

Grammy-winning artist Wizkid has unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth album, “Morayo”, which is set for release on November 22. The artist started the rollout of his new album with a smashing hit titled “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz. He also released a second single titled “Kese (Dance)” last week. Upon... Read More

5 Times Wizkid Made History in the Music Industry

5 Times Wizkid Made History in the Music Industry

Since his debut song with Banky W’s record label Empire Mates Entertainment, “Holla at Your Boy,” Wizkid has gone on to mark his name in the halls of history as one of the best Afrobeats singers to come out of Nigeria. Having started his musical career at 11 with a band called the “Glorious Five,”... Read More

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