Category: Music
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MOLIY Named EQUAL Artiste of the Month
Ghanaian sensation MOLIY takes centre stage as the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist of the month of January 2026. Also gracing the cover of the EQUAL Global playlist, she stands as a powerful symbol of the women representing Africa’s creative expansion and global musical dominance. Known for her hypnotic blend of Afro-pop, Afro-fusion and dancehall, MOLIY’s sound is playful yet intentional, soft…
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“No Go Thief for Ikeja”: Danpapa GTA’s Viral Anthem Is Shaping Up to Be the First Breakout Hit of 2026
Lagos-born singer, rapper and producer Danpapa GTA has released his new single “Ikeja (No Go Thief),” a high-energy Afro-fusion record that blends street humor, sharp wordplay, and experimental production into a sound that feels unmistakably Lagos. First teased in December 2025, a short snippet of the song quickly spread across TikTok, generating thousands of organic…
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Shoday Sets the Tone for 2026 With “Paparazzi”, New Single With FOLA
On Friday January 2nd, the fast-rising Afrobeats star releases “Paparazzi,” a vibrant new single with FOLA, marking the first official release leading into his highly anticipated project, Hybrid. The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video shot by acclaimed director Perliks. Having already gained traction ahead of its release, Paparazzi had been teasing fans…
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Asake to take over Spotify’s flagship ‘African Heat’ playlist for New Year’s Eve celebration
Spotify has announced that Afrobeats superstar Asake will curate its flagship African Heat playlist for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover. As the world transitions into 2026, this collaboration will showcase Asake’s chart-topping tracks alongside the defining sounds of the continent, offering fans a high-energy soundtrack to the new year. Boasting over one million followers, African Heat…
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5 Times Seyi Vibez Redefined The Culture In 2025
2025 was the year Nigerian music stopped asking for permission. While the world was still catching up to Afrobeats’ global takeover, the Nigerian music industry was already writing its next chapter: one that looked inward as much as it looked outward. It was a year of recalibration, where artists remembered that innovation doesn’t always mean…
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TI Blaze’s ‘Shakur,’ Executive Produced by Dapper, Emerges as One of 2025’s Most-Streamed Albums
LAGOS, NIGERIA (2025) — While the global music industry often chases the next dance sensation, T.I Blaze has built a career on the currency of relatability. His 2025 album, Shakur, has officially crossed the threshold from a local favorite to one of the most-streamed African projects of the year. Behind this monumental run is Damilola…
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How Nigeria’s listening is shifting from local roots to a Pan-African frequency
For years, Nigeria has been the continent’s cultural loudspeaker – exporting Afrobeats, shaping slang and setting the pace for what the world hears from Africa. But Spotify’s 2025 music-language data shows something new humming beneath the surface: Nigerians aren’t just sending culture out anymore – they’re tuning into the rest of the continent with fresh…
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Savy Henry Turns Vulnerability into Sound on ‘Songs About You’
Lagos, Nigeria — In a moment where music often chases speed, spectacle, and surface-level romance, Nigerian singer and songwriter Savy Henry is choosing a different lane, one rooted in sincerity, softness, and the emotional clarity that comes from truly understanding love. His new project, Songs About You, is not just another collection of melodies; it…
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Rising From the Roots: TCRUIZE, A New Voice in Afrobeat Unveils His Debut EP
The Afrobeat scene has always thrived on fresh energy, bold stories, and sounds that move both the body and the soul. Today, a new voice steps confidently into that space as TCRUIZE officially releases his very first EP titled GENESIS, marking a powerful milestone in his musical journey. For TCRUIZE, this debut EP is more…
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Seyi G. Sets The Tone With His Debut Album WNTTA
Featuring the standout single “Melo” along with contributions from Minz & MOJO AF Seyi G. steps forward with his official debut album, “Who Needed That Therapist Anyways…” (WNTTA) — a bold, emotional and genre-blending Afro-fusion cinematic storytelling project that introduces him as one of the most refreshing new voices coming out of the scene. The…