Ayra Starr
80’s Afrobeat, 2000s Big 4, new Big 3: Tracing the three Eras of Nigerian Pop Dynasty
Every dynasty begins with a rhythm. In Nigeria, that rhythm has never belonged to one artist or one era—it has…
From choir to charts: Why church remains afrobeats’ secret training ground
Behind the glamour of Afrobeats’ global domination lies an often-overlooked truth. It’s that the church has been one of the…
Is dance still necessary for a song to blow in Nigeria
In Nigeria, music and dance have always been intertwined. From Skelewu in 2013 to Buga in 2022, viral dance steps…
Afrobeats gets paid: How Spotify pumped ₦58 billion into Nigerian music and why 2025 is even bigger
In 2024, Nigerian music didn’t just dominate playlists; it dominated bank accounts. Spotify announced that Nigerian artists collectively earned more…
Bring back five-minute songs – Oxlade tells colleagues
Afrobeats singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has appealed to his colleagues to increase the duration of their songs.…
Wizkid is king of Afrobeats – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has declared her Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid, as the king of Afrobeats. DAILY POST reports that there…
Why I regret leaving Mavin records, Don Jazzy – Reekado banks reflects on career journey
Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has opened up about his decision to leave Mavin Records, admitting that walking away from the…
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