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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

Deep Dive, The Music Blog

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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

The Media Blog, The Music Blog

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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

Story of the day

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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 | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku

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

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

Music, The Music Blog

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

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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Wizkid Wows with Stellar Performance of “Troubled Mind” at British Fashion Awards

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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Weekend Recap | Burna Boy

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Fave, Davido, Burna Boy, Banky W, Wizkid

Ghanaian chef arrested for forging Guinness World Record award confesses Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, also known as ‘Millenium Chef Smith’, who was arrested for providing a doctored Guinness World Record award for the ‘longest cooking marathon’ by an individual, came out to confess his crimes and how he did it. The chef, who claimed to... Read More

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Davido x Chioma, Wizkid, Sophia Momodu, Funke Akindele

Davido shares pre-wedding photoshoot with Chioma Nigerian artist David Adeleke (Davido) announced his upcoming wedding (June 25) with his long-time fiancée, Chioma Rowland, by sharing their pre-wedding photoshoot on his social media platforms. The pictures, though elegant, have stirred conversations on the internet as Nigerians are divided over whether to congratulate the couple or fear... Read More

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Rema at the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

Wizkid, Tems, Rema, and Burna Boy at the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

Some Nigerian stars supported the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show as Pharrell Williams, the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, revealed his Spring/Summer 2025 Men’s Collection. The Paris Fashion Week, which began on June 18 and will extend till June 23, saw Louis Vuitton models walk the stage, as did Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, who closed... Read More

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Whitemoney, Teni, Dammy Krane, Wofai Fada, Davido x Wizkid

Wofai Fada’s in-laws reject marriage to their son The internet was agog to discover Nigerian actress Wofai Fada was on bad terms with her newly wedded husband’s family. This last weekend, the husband’s family issued a press release, claiming that they rejected the matrimony of Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole and would be cutting off... Read More

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Rema, Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy, D’Banj, Burna Boy, Bobrisky

Rema rants about the music industry Despite being known as one of the less controversial celebrities in the Nigerian music industry, Divine Ikubor, also known as “Rema”, was recently active on popular social media platform X (formerly known as ‘Twitter’), where he opened up on some issues concerning his observations in the entertainment industry. The... Read More

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October 16, 2023

Davido and Chioma Unveil Twins, Wizkid bids mother Adieu | Weekend Recap: In Case You Missed It

A lot has happened this past weekend since we last briefed you on the things that occurred recently in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Here is the weekend recap, in case you missed these things. Neo donates to Warri prisoners Big Brother Naija’s ex-housemate, Neo Akpofure, has shown the nation how benevolent he is by visiting... Read More

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Wizkid Wows with Stellar Performance of “Troubled Mind” at British Fashion Awards

Wizkid Reveals Surprising Reason Behind His Silence on Nigerian Politics

Renowned Afrobeats singer Wizkid has shed light on his decision to avoid political conversations during interviews in Nigeria, stating that he believes such discussions are of little significance to the average Nigerian. In a recent interview with Evening Standard UK, the music star candidly shared his perspective on the nation’s priorities and his personal focus.... Read More

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