7 d. ago Ayra Starr Stands Out As Only Female On Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats Ranking

Global music streaming platform Spotify has named Afrobeats superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, as one of the top Afrobeats artists of the year. The streaming service revealed the list in an Instagram post on Monday, with Nigerian artists taking the spotlight. Joining Burna Boy on the ranking are Divine Ikubor, popularly […] The post Ayra Starr Stands Out As Only Female On Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats Ranking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid Lead Spotify’s Top Afrobeats Artistes In 2025

Among the most-streamed Afrobeats tracks of the year are Ayra Starr’s Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and Rvssian, Moliy’s Shake It To The Max (FLY) - Remix with Shenseea, Silent Addy and Skillibeng, and Rema’s global hit Calm Down with Selena Gomez. The post Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid Lead Spotify’s Top Afrobeats Artistes In 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s top 5 female Afrobeats artists list

Tribune Online Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s top 5 female Afrobeats artists list The “Rush” crooner, described by Spotify as “the pop star of Afrobeats”, led the pack ahead of fellow Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, who ranked second. Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s top 5 female Afrobeats artists list Tribune Online

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1 week ago Saheed Osupa Overjoyed As Burna Boy Lists Him Among Greatest Singers

Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has expressed gratitude to Burna Boy after the Grammy-winning artist listed him among his greatest of all-time (GOAT) singers. In a recent meeting with Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, the ‘Ye’ hitmaker disclosed that Osupa ranks among his favorite artists. The duo discussed their greatest and least favorite experiences, touching on […] The post Saheed Osupa Overjoyed As Burna Boy Lists Him Among Greatest Singers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago After Middlemen Drama, Portable Declares Burna Boy Bigger Than Davido, Begs For Music Feature

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has made an appeal to Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy, asking for a music collaboration instead of monetary support. Information Nigeria had reported on Tuesday that Portable accused some self-styled middlemen of preventing him from getting a verse from Burna Boy. The singer said the issue began after he declined to share […] The post After Middlemen Drama, Portable Declares Burna Boy Bigger Than Davido, Begs For Music Feature appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Middlemen Blocking Me From Getting Music Verse From Burna Boy For Not Giving Them From His N20m Gift For Defeating Speed Darlington” – Portable

Nigerian singer Portable has accused some self-proclaimed middlemen of preventing him from receiving a verse from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy. In a video shared on X on Tuesday, the singer recounted how he received ₦20 million from Burna Boy after defeating Speed Darlington. He said, “Burnaboy gave me N20m that time because I beat Speed […] The post “Middlemen Blocking Me From Getting Music Verse From Burna Boy For Not Giving Them From His N20m Gift For Defeating Speed Darlington” – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid are ‘troublesome friends’ — Olamide

Tribune Online Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid are ‘troublesome friends’ — Olamide "Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are all my friends, they are just too troublesome. Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid are ‘troublesome friends’ — Olamide Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Are My Friends, But Troublemakers – Olamide

Nigerian rap icon, Olamide, has shared insights about his relationship with fellow superstars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. In a recent interview with Adesope Live, posted on Instagram on Monday, the YBNL boss revealed that while he shares a good bond with the trio, they can be “too troublesome” at times. He said, “Wizkid, Davido […] The post Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Are My Friends, But Troublemakers – Olamide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ballon d’Or: England women’s coach Wiegman requests dance with Burna Boy

Sarina Wiegman, England women’s national team coach, has shown once again that she is a diehard Burna Boy fan after requesting a dance session with him at the 2025 Ballon d’Or event. Wiegman was named Coach of the Year (Women) at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris after leading the  Lionesses to Euro 2025 […] The post Ballon d’Or: England women’s coach Wiegman requests dance with Burna Boy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Don’t Let Fame Get Into Your Head, God Can Replace You” — Tiwa Savage To Afrobeats Stars

Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has called on fellow artists to remain humble, reminding them that they are only representatives of the growing global movement. The “Malo” crooner emphasized that success should not breed arrogance, noting that no artist is indispensable and that God can easily raise another in their place. She also warned that experiencing […] The post “Don’t Let Fame Get Into Your Head, God Can Replace You” — Tiwa Savage To Afrobeats Stars appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy may never work together — Ubi Franklin

Tribune Online Why Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy may never work together — Ubi Franklin Afrobeats fans may never witness a dream collaboration between Nigeria’s “Big 3”, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, if music executive Ubi Franklin’s words are anything to go by. The outspoken talent manager has cast doubt on the possibility, pointing to industry rivalry, fame, and the competitive nature of the business as stumbling blocks. Speaking on […] Why Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy may never work together — Ubi Franklin Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Afrobeats songs dominate UK chart as Rema’s ‘Fun’ debuts at #2

Tribune Online Afrobeats songs dominate UK chart as Rema’s ‘Fun’ debuts at #2 Young Jonn and Wizkid’s Cash Flow dropped to No. 7 in its second week, while rising act Fola achieved a career milestone as You leapt into the Top 10... Afrobeats songs dominate UK chart as Rema’s ‘Fun’ debuts at #2 Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Would Struggle To Collaborate Because Of Their Big Three Status” — Ubi Franklin

Music executive Ubi Franklin has expressed his views on Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who are widely known as the “Big 3” of Afrobeats. In a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast posted on Instagram on Friday, Franklin said that a collaboration among the trio would be difficult. He explained that their status […] The post “Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Would Struggle To Collaborate Because Of Their Big Three Status” — Ubi Franklin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy collaboration might be difficult – Ubi Franklin

Ubi Franklin, a music executive, has expressed his thoughts on Nigerian singers Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, popularly recognised as Afrobeats’ “Big 3”. In a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Franklin said why the trio would find it difficult to work, emphasising that their roles as the “Big 3” make them rivals rather than […] The post Why Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy collaboration might be difficult – Ubi Franklin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tiwa Savage opens up on painful relationship with fellow celebrity

Renowned Afrobeat artist Tiwa Savage characterised her previous relationship with a Nigerian celebrity as disrespectful. In a recent interview on Joe Budden’s podcast, she said that the unidentified celebrity insisted on maintaining the secrecy of their romance. While narrating how he flirted with other women in her presence, she described their secret romance as “disrespectful”. […] The post Tiwa Savage opens up on painful relationship with fellow celebrity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Next Digital to bring Burna Boy’s global concert home to Africa

By Chinenye Anuforo Next Digital, Africa’s homegrown digital media pioneer, has announced its partnership with Centili Group as the exclusive African broadcast partner for a groundbreaking global pay-per-view concert series, headlined by Grammy Award-winning superstar, Burna Boy. The landmark concert is scheduled for March 2026 at Philadelphia’s World Café Live and will be streamed live […] The post Next Digital to bring Burna Boy’s global concert home to Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Hundreds of music hopefuls flood Lagos venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star auditions

Tribune Online Hundreds of music hopefuls flood Lagos venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star auditions From as early as 5 a.m., aspiring artistes from across the country crowded outside Ultima Studios, as MTN’s new talent show, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), kicked off its regional auditions in Lagos. Hundreds turned up for the auditions, all with the same goal: to take their sound global. Some travelled in from other states, underscoring […] Hundreds of music hopefuls flood Lagos venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star auditions Tribune Online

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