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Coblaze Releases IFEOMA (Remix) ft. Peruzzi, A Nigerian Love Song Rooted in Choice and Consistency
Nigerian singer and songwriter Coblaze returns with IFEOMA (Remix) featuring Peruzzi, a refined extension of his widely loved single that deepens its emotional meaning without changing its heart. The Afrobeats love song explores commitment, calm devotion, and the power of choosing one person every day. Originally released as a solo record, IFEOMA by Coblaze connected…
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Valentine’s Day in Nigeria: Love, Heartbreak, and Connection
Spotify’s latest Valentine data signals that Nigerian listening is becoming more emotionally expansive, not more predictable. Across the Jan 1 to Feb 4 comparison window, Nigeria saw strong growth in mood-led playlist creation from 2024 to 2025, with rizz up +58%, simp up +66%, and yearn up +305%. From 2025 to 2026, we could see rizz up +82% and yearn…
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Spotify’s Valentine’s playlists: From ‘Anti Valentine’ to ‘Heartbreak Warrior’
If Valentine’s Day has you rolling your eyes, writing a love letter, catching feelings in private, or healing in real time, Spotify has a playlist for that. This Valentine’s Day, Spotify is spotlighting four archetypes built around the moods people actually live through. Anti Valentine, Hopeless Romantic, Secret Romantic and Heartbreak Warrior. Whether you are choosing peace, planning grand…
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MJ GRIZZ AND TEKNO UNVEIL HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PRADA”
Global-vibe artist MJ Grizz teams up with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tekno for the official music video to their fan-favourite single ‘Prada’, which was released February 6th. The song, originally released on August 21, 2025, has already crossed 700,000streams, building strong momentum ahead of the visual release.‘Prada’ celebrates love, devotion, and the joy of choosing someone…
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Sarz: 19 Tracks For 19 Years
Since emerging in the late 2000s, Sarz has become one of Nigeria’s most influential sonic architects. In addition to shaping sounds that travel effortlessly from dancefloors to international charts, he has served as an inspiration for his peers and the generation of producers that have come after him. To celebrate his 19th year in the…
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Lagos Lovin’ #1: Was She Ever Really My Girl?
Love is one of those things that feels general, e go touch everybody. But if you pay attention, you’ll see that it’s also a very fickle thing; coming and going, morphing through various forms, afflicting each sufferer differently. This February, we will explore different experiences of romantic love in all of its iterations: the pining…
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Valentine’s Day: What Are Nigerians Googling?
The definition of Valentine’s Day is getting a major remix in 2026. New search data from Google shows that Nigerians are ditching the standard dinner-and-roses playbook for something much more personal—and occasionally unexpected. The trends this year are all about hyper-specific experiences, “glow-up” dates, and capturing the perfect aesthetic for the ‘gram. It is no…
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PROTON: The Introverted DJ Running Lagos Nightlife
PROTON grew up on his father’s favourites like Ebenezer Obey, Sunny Ade, and Fela Kuti, legends who became the bedrock of every beat he created. Now, drawing inspiration from Dlala Thukzin’s versatile palette and Caiiro’s hypnotic sets, he transforms those foundations into Afrohouse that moves bodies. His latest single, “Green Crack”, is gaining traction across…
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Women in Music Tanzania Appoints Nina Brianna Sokoine as Vice Chair
Women in Music Tanzania (WIM Tanzania) a professional community and industry platform, is delighted to appoint Nina Brianna Sokoine as its Vice Chair. This appointment bolsters WIM Tanzania’s leadership as it continues to expand access, learning visibility and practical pathways supporting a more structured and sustainable music industry. Nina is a legal and creative professional…
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Keltony Drops New Afrobeat Single “Come Chop”, Produced by MasterKraft
Rising Afrobeat artist Keltony has released a brand new single titled Come Chop, produced by award-winning producer MasterKraft. The song is released under Cribs International and is set to light up playlists, clubs, and party scenes.Come Chop is a lively Afrobeats record that celebrates enjoyment, confidence, romance, and soft life. With playful lyrics and a…
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