In a genre dominated by celebration, Llona positions himself not as a party-starter, but as a preacher of introspection. He draws on pain and trauma from his experiences within his nomadic community, offering a form of musical self-therapy.
While his message is potent, its consistent solemnity may limit his commercial reach—a trade-off that arguably strengthens his artistic authenticity. His music delivers a piercing resonance, a reflection so potent it makes the hairs on your skin stand on end.
His recent release, “Dead Flowers,” solidifies his place among Afrobeats‘ growing emotional voices. The track is a vital contribution to an expanding “afro-emotion” subgenre. Llona frames himself as a change agent, singing, “I believe / yes, I believed / I will build a future that’s just not for me / take away the chaos, advocate for peace.” He emphasizes an internal competition, needing no external validation: “I don’t care who is next / not the reason that I’m here.”
This is more than an expression of past pain; it’s a declaration of arrival. He signals a readiness to reveal the “hidden Super Star” he has realized he is.
This artistic identity was forged in his debut album, “Homeless,” which marked him as a distinctly introspective voice. The project expressed vulnerability, struggle, and resilience, often using dark humor to navigate despair. In “Still Scared,” he sings, “stuck in the place where they can’t save us… running and running like a stray dog / death is the only thing that saves us.”
Llona is actively building the foundation to become the face of “Emo-Afrobeats.” A key strategy is his ambitious “Homeless” nationwide tour, a rarity in the Nigerian music scene due to significant economic and logistical challenges. While major artists often focus solely on commercial hubs, Llona leveraged this tour to connect with the grassroots, performing in cities like Ogbomosho, Benin, Lokoja, Awka, Owerri, Lafia and Abeokuta. This grassroots focus builds a dedicated fandom and gives audiences what they yearn for “to see artists perform live”.
His music might not be “party flow,” but it speaks to the everyday Nigerian’s reality. The “Homeless” tour has skyrocketed his listenership, proving that his message of vulnerability and self-found therapy is not just artistically sound, but a viable path to building a legacy. Llona is a phenom to watch, potentially steering clear of his peers by forging one of the most strong, connected fandoms in the industry.
About the Author
Ibeh Fortune Chidinma is a media creative, podcaster, and culture writer passionate about music and entertainment space. He explores Afrobeats and African pop culture with a focus on the artists shaping today’s sound. When not writing, he is hosting the Spillers Podcast, where bold conversations meet social commentary. Follow him on X @Datafricanboy .
The resurgence of the “Port-Harcourt first son,” Duncan Mighty, into the mainstream in 2018 was nothing short of spectacular, you really had to be there to witness it.
After years away from the mainstream, 2018 marked a powerful reignition of Duncan Mighty’s career, a comeback that few saw coming. What some considered just a return turned into a dominant force in Nigerian music: Duncan Mighty was everywhere, collaborating with every A-list artist of the time.
His dominance began with the hit song “Fake Love” featuring Wizkid, which instantly went viral. The catchy lyrics, “Only fakers be loving when you have… When e red, them tuwama when e red,” quickly became a staple on radio and in clubs across the country.
Duncan Mighty and Wizkid in the “Fake Love” video
What initially seemed like a one-off collaboration blossomed into a wave of features.
Duncan Mighty and Tiwa Savage in the “Lova Lova”
Every top artist wanted a piece of Duncan Mighty’s magical sound. Notable collaborations include “Lova Lova” with Tiwa Savage, “Aza” with Davido and Peruzzi, “Bio Bio” with Reekado Banks, “Gimme love” with DJ Xclusive, and “what I see” with Phyno.
Duncan Mighty, Davido and Peruzzi in the “Aza” video
Through this period, Duncan Mighty reminded the industry of his legendary talent and cemented his place as a living legend of Afrobeats.
This, without doubt, stands as one of the greatest comebacks in Afrobeats history.
About the Writer
Ibeh Fortune Chidinma is a media creative, podcaster, and culture writer passionate about music and entertainment space. He explores Afrobeats and African pop culture with a focus on the artists shaping today’s sound. When not writing, he is hosting the Spillers Podcast, where bold conversations meet social commentary. Follow him on X @Datafricanboy .
Built for peak-time energy, “THIS IS WHY WE RAVE continues Drum Dad & Bass Boy’s recent sonic direction—clean, punchy, and engineered for big rooms—while Jimmy Danger’s voice adds the raw, unmistakable rave authority that fans have been hearing in their live sets.
Stream “This Is Why We Rave” by Drum Dad & Bass Boy ft Jimmy Danger
In a genre crowded with kings, where kings are crowned by the volume of their loudous presence, Ckay has built his throne in silence, with music that speaks louder to emotions.
While others shout their way into charts, Ckay whispered into the hearts of millions locally and globally. All from Kaduna to the billboard global 200, letting melodies do the talking.
His reign is etched on billion stream milestones, cross continental chart dominance and a sound so unique, that is birthed on a sub genre: Emo-Afrobeats as he calls it.
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani with stage name Ckay known for his music style of fusion of deep emotional lyricism, Afrobeats rhythm mixed with RnB, highlife and intimate storytelling, is a multi-talented music star, writer and producer, who started his early musical training under his father’s tutelage in church, and by age thirteen, was proficient in multiple instruments. That early grounding in musicianship, laid the foundation for a career that would quietly shake the global stage.
Ckay’s childhood home in Kaduna
From underdog to global force, CKay left Kaduna for Lagos at nineteen, unsure if his career would ever hit its peak. Nearly a decade of relentless grind later, he stands among Africa’s most successful musicians globally. His 2019 sleeper hit “Love Nwantiti” became a global obsession in 2020 after exploding on TikTok. Amassing nearly 2 billion views due to it’s tiktok vitality, turning him into the first Nigerian act to fully harness the platform’s viral might. Hitting nearly a billion views on YouTube and charting No 1 in Norway, India and Switzerland.
This is why I call him the ‘Silent King’ of afrobeats, he further went on to breaking the musical historical record as the first ever African artiste to feature in the top 100 billboard artiste year-end chart. This feat anchors Afrobeats soaring rise in the global music scene. The track’s countless remixes featuring DJ Yo! & AX’EL, ElGrandeToto, Franglish, Joeboy, and Kuami Eugene, further entrenched his status as Africa’s most streamed artist at the time.
“Love Nwantiti” not only attained platinum but multi-platinum status in five countries, including the United States, India, and Italy, but also secured gold certifications in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. CKay’s unprecedented success on the UK Singles Chart, maintaining a top 5 position for four consecutive weeks, marked him as the first African artist in 50 years to achieve such a milestone.
CKay's "Love Nwantiti" has been named the #6 Best Afrobeats Song of All-Time by Billboard staff.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) August 19, 2025
Following the chart-topping success of “Love Nwantiti,” CKay continued his global dominance with the release of “Emiliana,” amassing over 340 million streams and dominated charts, from claiming #1 spot on the UK Afrobeats Chart, reaching #2 on Shazam Top 200 (Afrobeats), and secured the #1 position in six countries on Apple Music. He’s since expanded his repertoire with songs like Hallelujah (ft Blaqbonez), Wahala (ft Olamide), By Now, Trumpet (ft olamide) Watawi and Nwayi, tracks that proves his catalogue is as deep as it is also diverse.
Ckay also released several albums “boyfriend”, “Sad Romance,” “emotions” and his latest release “Ckay the second”, projects that solidifies his position as a musical force to be reckoned with, amassing hundreds of millions of streams and features collaborations with both icons and rising stars: Davido, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda, Mayra Andrade, Sabrina Claudio, and Focalistic among them.
CKay has secured his place in Afrobeats history not as the loudest voice in the room, but as its most unforgettable echo.
In Afrobeats history, Ckay has cemented his footprint not as the loudest voice in the room, but as lingering echo.
The silent king of Afrobeats
About the Author
Ibeh Fortune Chidinma is a media creative, podcaster, and culture writer passionate about music and entertainment space. He explores Afrobeats and African pop culture with a focus on the artists shaping today’s sound. When not writing, he is hosting the Spillers Podcast, where bold conversations meet social commentary. Follow him on X @Datafricanboy .
On August 23, 2025, SeyiVibez took to the stage for his “Seyi Vibez Live” at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, delivering a performance that was nothing short of remarkable. For the casual observer, it may appear as just another concert within the ever-expanding Afrobeats landscape. However, for those who understand the dynamics of the industry and have studied its evolving patterns, the significance of moments like this cannot be overstated.
Since Afrobeats broke into global consciousness, the genre has, in many ways, grown distant from its local audience. The very communities that nurtured and sustained the sound are now often relegated to the sidelines, watching their stars prioritize foreign stages over homegrown ones. Economic realities and the lure of international markets undoubtedly play a role, yet it remains difficult to ignore the disconnect. Nigerian fans are left with few opportunities to see their idols live, save for the increasingly saturated Detty December festivities, or through digital streams of performances abroad.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) August 24, 2025
It is against this backdrop that Seyi Vibez’s decision to perform at home resonates so strongly. Shows like this demand respect—not only because of the logistical and infrastructural challenges of staging major concerts in Nigeria, but also because they represent an intentional choice by the artist to prioritize his core audience. Importantly, this is not an isolated gesture. In 2023, Seyi Vibez staged his Homecoming Concert at Ikorodu Town Hall, another moment that reinforced his commitment to the fans and communities that built him.
Tap and load Olamide in 4K at Seyi Vibez sold out TBS show (2025)
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) August 24, 2025
By returning to spaces like Tafawa Balewa Square, Seyi Vibez is giving back to the very people who elevated him, ensuring that joy and connection are not reserved for the year’s end or for audiences overseas. More than just entertainment, his performances affirm his role as one of the defining street acts of his generation—a voice for the people whose unwavering support forms his cult-like following.
Few experiences rival the power of hearing your music echoed back by thousands, word for word, in your homeland. Well, that is the gift Seyi Vibez is both receiving and giving in equal measure. And if this concert proved anything, it is that his fans are not going anywhere and they will ride with him until the wheels fall off.
About the Author
Abdulmuqsit Idowu is a music critic and writer with a focus on the African entertainment industry. With a passion for music and culture, he offers insightful and honest commentary on the ever-evolving landscape of African entertainment. Follow him on X and Instagram: @justabdulmuqsit.
Ugoccie has swiftly unveiled her sophomore EP, aptly titled “Voice of the East” (VOTE).
The new release comes after her debut EP “Piece Of Me” which provides a fascinating look into the thrilling and wide-ranging future of her career and exceptional talent
Ugoccie, emerging as a force in the Nigerian music industry and gaining recognition and captivating the culturally appealing soundscape scored a great point from the choice of the title, “Voice of the East” (VOTE) EP, as a deliberate nod to her self-ascribed identity to unleash the power of the East through the EP.
This EP, just like her debut, demonstrates her artistic prowess and once again exhibits her distinctive musical identity that projects and extols praises of the richness of African culture, particularly the eastern part of Nigeria.
The VOTE EP is an impressive collection of five tracks, each crafted precisely. Ugoccie continues to impress her audience with her unique sound and compelling lyrics. The EP also features noteworthy guest appearances from Onitsha-born siblings Umu Obiligbo adding an extra layer of brilliance to the project with the kind of production provided by Endeetones (Beatlord)
Tracks Synopsis
ISIMGBAKA
ISIMGBAKA in Igbo means madness or someone who is not mentally okay. The song Isimgbaka starts off the VOICE OF THE EAST EP with a story of betrayal and how life always comes back at people who want to hurt others who have been nothing but good to them. It tells the story of a hustler who kept sending money home to her family but never got value for all the money she sent.
The moral of isimgbaka is never to hurt someone who has done you good. Only a mad person would do that
ỤWA feat. Umuobiligbo
The chorus of Ụwa is born from an ancient Igbo folklore that depicts that we are all beautiful in our way and that no one should take the world’s opinions seriously as people will always have something to say.
Ugochi and Umuobiligbo came together to create a masterpiece that would leave every listener glued from start to finish.
Ụwa means “world” in Igbo and the title is honed from the fact that the world will never be satisfied with whatever you do. Do you at the end of the day
ỌGỌ M
Ọgọ in Igbo means “kindness” or “charity” depending on the context and in this track, ugochi details how we live in a world where people have no conscience and would most likely repay an act of kindness with insubordination or wickedness.
A popular Igbo adage says “ọgọ m, egbuna m” which translates to “may my kindness not kill me”.
This is basically all Ugochi says in the song.
That our kind deeds will not be the end of us.
A masterpiece
EZI ENYI
Ezi Enyi in Igbo means (good friend)
In this story, Ugochi tells the story of how her friend tried to take a man that she loves from her which is very typical in the world that we live in. Every melody resonates with the listener for this particular one.
MARANMA
In Igbo land when things are good, we say “Ife Nile mara nma”. Which means that Things are going smoothly in essence. To crown this beautiful storytelling in her VOICE OF THE EAST EP, Ugoccie fuses amampiano with the Igbo flute to conjure this dance hall vibe that would still leave you rooted in the culture but swaying your hips in endless bliss. Maranma is the jam that takes you to the club after a long day of stress
Note: all the songs in Voice of the East ep have Igbo titles. Ugochi came all out for the culture in the most beautiful way possible
The VOTE EP is an intentional storytelling EP that brings a new spice to the kind of music Ugoccie makes. INTENTIONAL
STORY-TELLING MELODIES. The EP is inspired by life events and stories that have happened in real-time.
Quote
“There’s no truer art than believing in yourself and bringing your seat to a table where the seats are all taken”
“Stay true to your art, no one understands it better than you”
For our latest cover story, I spoke to Michael O., the Nigerian-American artist, actor and tech founder who’s been steadily building a name for himself as one of the most successful Afrobeats stars in the US.
Born Michael Odokara-okigbo, the 34-year-old has performed at the Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Centre and for the Obamas at the White House.
Here he tells me why he thinks Afrobeats will continue to dominate global music conversations and opens up about connection with his Nigerian roots.
Hi Michael, how’re you? I’m well, how you doing?
I’m fine, thank you. Happy New Year.What’ve you been up to lately? I’ve mainly just been grinding.
You know, just hustling with music and tech for like the past five weeks.
We did a lot of music video shoots and recording in the first quarter of 2023.
So right now we’re just grinding on both fronts before releasing the new material.
I think it’s interesting that you’re such a talented artiste and also involved in the tech industry. What’s that like?
It’s busy. Yeah, I can just imagine. Yeah, but the hustle doesn’t stop. I mean, it’s really cool
to work with the people we work with. It feels more like a family, it doesn’t feel like work. Sometimes it feels like it, especially when it gets to the nitty gritty of tech but I still feel so blessed
Cool. Does your tech background ever influence your music? How does it help you as an artiste?
You know, it’s kinda really the other way around. I find that music is in someway related to tech.
I find that I’m able to use different sides of my brain in different capacities.
So with music it’s more of soulful feelings and emotions and not so analytical. But the tech part is very analytical because I’m in a leadership position, I have to manage teams so I’ve learnt a lot from being a musician, and putting in the work as an artiste and that has transitioned really well into the tech.
So my first introduction to you, not sure you remember but it was on Groover with your song “Japa” I love it by the way.
Thank you. We’re about to release the remix.
Really? With who? Egar Boy, is an amazing artiste and I’m excited about the collaboration
Cool, so like I said, that was the first time I’d heard of you and I was like “this a really nice song” But then I realized that it was co-produced by Harvey Mason, CEO of the Recording Academy. That’s huge.
Thanks
You’re welcome. So how did that happen? And what does it feel like to have such a big name on one of your songs?
It was actually per chance. You know, at the Grammys, either last year or the year before.
He heard my music and he liked it and really wanted to be a part of the project. And now he’s like an incredible advisor. I mean, he’s the man. He’s so dope.
So the song is so relatable because “Japa” is all the rage in Nigeria at the moment. So what does the song mean to you and what inspired you to tap into that whole culture of finding greater things and seeking greener pastures
Yeah, it means a lot different things to me. I wrote that song at a really interesting time in my life.
But you know, we all look for something better because we all want to provide a good life for ourselves and our families.
So like I said, there’s a lot diffrent meanings for me with that song but what I love is how people have interpreted it and what it means for them.
That’s kinda what we do as artistes, we write songs and give it to the world for them to interpret so whatever it means to you is what it means to me
Cool. So you were born in the US but you still manage to stay connected to your Nigerian roots and infuse that part of your identity into your music.
You know, it’s partly family ‘cuz even though I was born in the States, I’ve also been connected to Naija.
My family has really helped me stay grounded and connected to my roots. Also, it’s really cool where the world is going towards.
You know, there’s more understanding towards the power of Africa and in particular, Nigeria.
You know, there’s over 200 million of us, so it’s impossible to ignore us. And we’re doing so well.
For example, a lot of Nigeria expats in the States are the highest paid in the country so we’ve always been so competitive and the world is beginning to take notice.
You see a lot of people coming back here. For Detty December, for example and it’s only gonna get better and I’m excited to be a part of it.
Yeah, I’m glad that you mentioned all our achievements. The Grammys for example, which took place last week but didn’t exactly go the way we’d expected but we still think it was huge for us as a country. So many nominations. I think that was the highest ever for us.
What do you think of what happened last week at the Grammys
I mean, those things are subjective so you can’t really put a value to it. For me, the most important thing is that the world already know the value of Afrobeats and where it’s going.
It’s cool to get recognized but you win or lose, it doesn’t change our influence and how huge Afrobeats has become.
You see how big the movement has become and how everyone is listening to Afrobeats.
In the States, everybody is listening to Afrobeats, that’s the wave.
So I think the validation is unnecessary but it’s cool to see that it’s starting to come from entities like the Recording Academy/
So what do you think about the Nigerian music industry generally? Where we are right now?
I mean it’s growing and keeps going. There so many artists are just in their own vibe, who have created their own genre, and doing big things and that’s what inspires me.
It’s not just about singing about love which is great and awesome.
But a lot people are also singing about their personal pain.
The music is getting more cerebral and emotional and Afrobeats is going to continue to grow and create its own genres.
We’ll also see more people in the West continue to draw inspiration from us and vice versa
Speaking of genres, what’s yours? Do you define yours or are you like “I’d rather not box my music”
That’s a good question cuz you know, my base genre is Afrobeats but I’ve been inspired by so many kinds of music like Daddy Showkey, Otis Redding, Al Green, The Tempatations, African traditional music, Nigerian Igbo songs and Christian music. RnB, Hip Hop (Kanye’s one of my favourite artist.
So my music is a fusion of Afrobeats and RnB but hopefully, you can also see that I’m really inspired by lots of different stuff and you can hear that in my music.
So I love that you mentioned Igbo music . You’re Igbo right? Do you speak the language?
Actually, I’ve been learning from Nkenne. It’s actually one of the reasons why I created the app.
I wasn’t able to learn Igbo at home but I started the Nkenne app to teach African languages so I’ve been learning from it and we now have over 85,000 users doing the same
That’s amazing. So how does it work? Do I sign up and get Igbo lessons? Are there languages on there.
Yeah, we have nine other African languages and we’re adding our 10th in the coming weeks.
Great. So do you like Igbo food? I mean, I’m Igbo too and that’s why I’m so interested in the topic.
Where are you from? I’m from Imo State. Where are you from? I’m Anambra Cool. Where in Anambra?
Idemilli I don’t know the place but that’s amazing. So what’s your favourite Igbo food or Nigerian food?
I mean I like so many things but the first thing I get when I’m back home is either rice and stew or Egusi soup.
Then I go the fridge and eat meat pies. I eat lots of meat pies.
Any time I’m home, all I do is eat.
Great. That’s very important cuz we have lots of good food. And speaking of coming back home, do you ever plan to move here permanently?
Yeah. We just got a place in Naija, in Lagos so you know, I don’t have a family yet but my goal is to spend seven to eight months of the year in Nigeria and four months in the States.
Great. So back to the music. What is your recording process like?
It depends and that’s a good quetion. For example, “Japa” took just two hours to write and record so that didn’t take very long.
But there are some songs that take two to three years to record.
So it depends on the process and what you’re going through. Sometimes it takes me a couple of years to write a song or a couple years.
Cuz a lot of times when I’m writing I like to hear different syllables, vibe on them and whatever feels right. I like to write lyrics too.
But then there’s times when lyrics come to you in a dream so you just have to find inspiration.
When it comes, it comes. You can’t really chase it. It’s like a relationship with a woman.
You can’t really chase… Well, you can chase a woman but the inspiration has to come and it has to be authentic.
You’re absolutely right. So speaking of relationships. Are you in one right now?
I am not but I’ve been looking.
That’s also kinda been my hustle. Not hustle but you know, it’s been a fun couple of months. I was in one last year but yeah, I have been looking.
Interesting. So, how do you relate with your female fans
I mean I like writing love songs…
Yeah, I noticed. That’s why I’m asking.
Yeah, and I love love so I think my female listeners can connect to that.
And I write from an honest place too and the songs I write are honest and they come from my life.
For example, there’s a track on this EP called “Attention” and it’s about my former former relationship. About two relationships ago.
Where I felt like I gave her so much attention and she wasn’t happy and it’s something that a lot guys go through but we just don’t talk about it.
And I feel like they can connect to my music because this is real life. Just like “Japa” is real life. People go through that.
So back to your music, when did it all start for you? I’ve always been surrounded by music, ever since I was young.
You know, my mum never put me in sports and I always ask like “mum, why didn’t you put me in sports? I feel like I could have done football or something.
And she was like, “I don’t know sport but I know music and I know the arts…
Can I just say, you’re really lucky? Cuz most Nigerian parents wouldn’t do that. You’re so lucky to have had that.
Yeah, but sometimes I see how much these football players be making and I’m like, damn.
No, but my mum always put me in choirs. She surrounded me with music but I didn’t know I wanted to pursue music professionally until I did an acapella TV show called the Sing-Off which I did with my college acapella group and it made me see that I loved music so much and that was the genesis of it all.
And it’s interesting because I found my passion for technology in music.
Music has given me so much, it’s been such a good teacher so I don’t ever see myself not doing music cuz it’s been a way for me to elevate personally.
So let’s talk about your new EP. What’s it called? It’s called Birds of Paradise Interesting, where did the title come from? So my spirit animal is an eagle so it’s the bird of Naija and it’s also the bird of the States. Eagles are very territorial.
They fly really high and they are aggressive. I really respect and connect to that animal.
And also, my favourite plant is called the birds of paradise.
I forget what the official name is but that’s what it’s called.
I feel like my music is a mixture of different sounds and vibes that make you feel good and we also have a track on the EP called “Paradise” so it all just connects
I mean, I get your point about the eagle, especially as an Igbo girl myself. Because it’s like the most important bird in Igbo culture. It just represents strength, majesty and glory. My surname is Ugo-Nwachukwu and Ugo is also the Igbo word for “eagle” so I feel like I’m going love this EP.
You will. And this is my best work.
Cool. When does it come out? Second quarter of 2024.
We’ll be releasing some singles from it soon. First one will be the Japa remix, then a couple more.
We’ve shot some videos for the singles as well, So it’s coming and I’m excited.
So we’re going to play a game called “Top Three” so I’ll basically be asking about your top three favourite stuff.
So first, is your top three Nigerian artistes that you’d like to collaborate with?
Olamide, Rema and Wande Coal and Flavour too
Those are interesting choices. Top three venues you’d like to perform? The 02, anybody’s backyard…
Wait, I was about to ask if that’s like a venue in the US? But what’s the third one?
I was going to say “in the shower” but let’s say, Wembley.
Top three favourite songs of all time?
That’s an impossible question, I can come up with something quick now and then… It’s tough, really tough.
Okay, just three songs that you really like?
That’s still really tough. I mean I don’t know the kind of answers you’ve been getting from musicians but that’s a tough question.
But I like Stevie Wonder’s music, he’s one of my favourite artists of all time
So, in one sentence, what would you like to achieve with your music
Yeah, so right now, how I’ve been using my music is working out with it and running with it, especially this new project that’s coming out.
You know, just get on a good vibe cuz it helps me work out and clears my mind/ So I want it to do the same for everyone who listens to it.
So if that means, the songs help them work out, step up to someone they’re afraid to talk to or stand up to someone that annoys them or tries to bring them down. So we’re going to play a game called “Top Three” so I’ll basically be asking about your top three favourite stuff.
So finally, what’s your prediction for the AFCON final match between Nigeria and Côte d’voire?
I mean, there’s no question about it: victory for Naija.
But what’s funny is we have Ghanaians on our team and they’re not supporting Nigeria. And I’m like why? I supported Ghana last year. We have a lot haters…
Yes, people don’t like us much and I can see why. We can be annoying sometimes
Yes, that’s cuz we dominate. But yeah, of course I’ll be rooting for Nigeria. I predict 2-0 in our favour.
Alright. Good luck to Nigeria . And thank you so much for talking to me, Michael. This was amazing. Good luck with the new EP, I can’t wait to listen to it and I can’t wait to see you dominate.
Davido and Lojay have each made their debut on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to Chris Brown’s “Sensational”
The October 2023 collaboration on which they’re both featured, has debuted on Number 96 on this week’s chart.
They join Wizkid, Burna Boy Tems, Ckay, Fireboy DML and Rema as the only other Nigerians on the Billboard Hot 100.
Burna Boy and Tems, who each have five entries jointly hold the record for the most charting Nigerians on the chart.
Wizkid has four entries while Rema, CKay, Fireboy DML all have a single entry.
Davido’s debut on the Billboard Hot 100 is the latest in a string of achievements for him, having recently earned his first Grammy nominations and performed a sold-out show at the O2 Arena for the third time.
“Sensational” is his second collaboration with Chris Brown, having featured the American RnB star on his 2019 song “Blow my Mind”
And there may be more to come as he had previously named the 34-year-old as the American artist he’d with whom he’d love to make a joint album
“If I were to create a collab album with anyone from the United States, it would definitely be Chris,” he said while appearing on the Bootleg Kev podcast in May 2023.
“Chris and I have a collection of ten unreleased songs. We have indeed discussed the possibility of creating an album together.”
Nigerians with the Highest Entries on the Billboard Hot 100
Tems
1. Essence -Wizkid ft Justin Bieber and Tems (peaked at number 9)
2. Move- Beyonce ft Grace Jones & Tems (peaked at number 54)
3. Fountains by Drake (peaked at number 26)
4. Wait for You – Drake ft Future and Tems (peaked at number 1)
5. Free Mind – Tems (peaked at number 46). made her the only Nigerian female artist with a solo entry on the chart
Burna Boy
1. Last Last (peaked at number 44)
2. Talibans II with Byron Messia (peaked at number 99)
3. Loved by You -Justin Bieber ft Burna Boy(peaked at number 87)
4. Just Like Me by 21 Savage ft Burna Boy and Metro Booming (peaked at number 67)
5. Sitting on Top of the World (peaked at number 80)
Wizkid
1. One Dance -Drake ft Wizkid & Kyla (peaked at number 1)
2. Essence with Justin Bieber and Tems (peaked at number 9)
3. Brown Skin Girl- Beyonce ft Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN & Wizkid (peaked at number 76)
4. Call Me Everyday- Chris Brown ft Wizkid (peaked at number 76)
Ckay
Love Nwantinti (peaked at number 80)
Fireboy DML
Peru Remix with Ed Sheeran (peaked at number 53)
Rema
Calm Down Remix ft Selena Gomez (peaked at number 3
Davido
Sensational- Chris Brown ft Davido and Lojay (debuted at number 96)
Lojay
Sensational- Chris Brown ft Davido and Lojay (debuted at number 96)
As for the Prince of Afrobeats, Rema, he’ll be hoping to beat mega stars like Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo to win the Song of the Year award for his global hit “Calm Down”
While the British rapper Little Simz clenched three nods at this year’s edition of the UK’s biggest music award: Artist of the Year, Grime/Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the year and Album of the Year for her album “No Thank You”,
The 2024 Brits Awards will air on Sat 2 March on ITV1 and ITVX.
The media agency FunFillage have dropped their collaborative EP, titled” SOS Vol. 1.”
The primary goal of this release is to support and elevate the emerging artists that are a part of it.
With its platform, FunFillage hopes to positively influence artists and brands. The amazing roster of twelve gifted artists for this endeavour is impressive. Seeing such a diverse and cooperative effort come together is amazing.
The project features talented artistes from Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, which includes Ella Gometi, D-Ennay, Ego, kurntian, Vinn Luka pryce, Adam Srae, Sean Ayce, Chibbs, Hanomalee, Dipcrazy, and Emaxee.
By fusing the idea of sofas with artistic genius, the project aims to revolve around the emotions, comfort, and sentiments that surround the cosmos on a cosy sofa. It also uses the Fun Village platform to highlight the incredible skills in the project.
