Category: Music

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fast-rising Nigerian artist Kpeseh is stepping into a new phase of his career as he prepares to release a brand new single titled “What’s The Level?” on February 6th.Over the past year, Kpeseh has been steadily building momentum within the music industry, with notable collaborations alongside JeriQ and Shoday, positioning himself as one of the…

London-based lo-fi and New Age instrumental artist Olorunfemi is set to release his new EP, Venus, tomorrow, expanding his ever-growing cosmic discography with a project centred on warmth, emotion, and quiet reflection. Known for crafting immersive, space-themed soundscapes that blend ambient textures with mellow, chill beats, Olorunfemi uses Venus to explore softer planetary energy, focusing…

There’s a moment in every artist’s journey that doesn’t always announce itself. The songs are moving, the listeners are coming back, and the sound is starting to travel not just within one city or country, but across borders. It’s no longer about being discovered. It’s about momentum. Spotify’s NXT playlist exists to capture that exact moment. Sitting…

If you’ve been on Nigerian music Twitter, you’ve seen people talking about the “private copy levy” and why it matters. Here’s what’s actually happening. What Is This Levy? It’s a small fee placed on devices people can use to copy music: phones, laptops, hard drives, flash drives. Since everyone copies music (downloads, WhatsApp shares, etc.)…