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Award-winning rapper, PHYNO has released a new single; titled “Time of my Life” featuring Brighton-born UK rap star, ARRDEE.  PHYNO in the single, blended his native Southern Nigeria dialect with English, thereby paying homage to his Igbo root.  The single comes ahead of the release of PHYNO'Sfifth album 'Full Time Job' which is set for release later in October, and is preceded by the hit record 'Do I' whose remix features Grammy-winning megastar BURNA BOY.

Grammy award winning singer, AYO BALOGUN popularly known WIZKID has teased fans with fresh glimpse of his upcoming album “MORAYO”. The singer stirred excitement among fans by releasing a preview of “Piece of My Heart” which is a single off the upcoming album featuring American R&B star BRENT FAIYAZ.  The singer did not specify the exact date the album will be released but said it will be out in a few days, thereby creating excitement and […]

Fireboy's hit single, Peru has become the latest Afrobeats song to get a diamond certification. Released in 2021, FIREBOY'S 'PERU'enjoyed massive commercial success as it charted in multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.  The song has now achieved the highest certification for a song in France. PERU' remix,  soared to global success where it charted in over 20 countries;  including on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at NO. 53, […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has countered Jamaican reggae legend, Buju Banton’s claims that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time. TEMS noted that contrary to BANTON’S claims, afrobeats is a genre specifically for escapism. According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills.