The move is significant as Cold Play have only previously collaborated with three women-Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Gomez- in their nearly 30-year career
In a June 2024 interview with the BBC, Ayra has described frontman, Chris Martin as âvery supportiveâ and revealed that sheâd played her second album âThe Year I Turned 21â for him before it was released.
âOh, my. Yes. Iâve loved Chris for so long, and heâs been very supportive,â she gushed.
âWe met in a studio and I played him my album before it came out,â she added. âHe was giving me tips, and [his producer] Max Martin was giving me tips.â
The tour is not her first time on stage with the band. Soon after Good Feelings was released, she joined them on the Today Show in New York to perform it.
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that women hit on her more than men.
The 42-year-old make the surprising revelation about her love life in an interview with Beat FM on Tuesday.
âA lot more women hit on my than men. I donât know why,â as he talked about her female crushed with the Beat FMâs Bibi Raii.
Now, Mama Jam Jam may not understand why she seems more appealing to the girlies but the Beat FM presenter seemed to know exactly why.
âI get it, thoughâ she told the hitmaker. Thereâs a certain energy that you have where itâs like itâs feminine but itâs also easy. Itâs not like a threatâ
She was however, quick to clarify that she didnât mean to imply that Tiwa was âeasyâ
— Afrobeats Head Loves Mani Lapussh (@AfrobeatsHead) October 29, 2024
The fun interview comes as the 44-year-old revealed that she still relies on her mother to take of her son Jamil.
âIt takes a village, raising my son as a single mum I always need my mum,â she opened up to her friend Tacha in a Cool FM interview.
âI call on my mum, she’s very instrumental, and we have a nanny that has been with us since he was three months old, and he’s nine now, so she has been with us for nine years.”
Fast-rising artiste, Mani Lapussh, has kicked off his music year with a bang, releasing his first single of 2024, “Only You.â
The seductive new tune is also his first under new management, Fusion Records.
“Only You” is a mid-tempo Afrobeats track that showcases Mani Lapussh’s signature blend of catchy hooks, sultry lyrics, and addictive melodies. Produced by Orakle, this sensual jam is set to reveal the slutty side in a lot of men.
The song’s captivating rhythm and Mani Lapussh’s smooth vocals weave a narrative of irresistible attraction, making “Only You” a must-listen for music enthusiasts.
“This song is special to me,” Mani Lapussh shares. “It’s about that one person who makes you lose control, and I’m excited for my fans to experience that feeling.”
“Only You” marks Mani Lapusshâs first release under Fusion Records, signalling a new chapter in his career.
“Mani Lapussh is an exceptional talent, and we’re thrilled to support his artistic vision,” says Nonso Nkeonye, label executive at Fusion Records.
Ugoccie has swiftly unveiled her sophomore EP, aptly titled âVoice of the Eastâ (VOTE).
The new release comes after her debut EP âPiece Of Meâ 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, âVoice of the Eastâ (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
ỀWA feat. Umuobiligbo
The chorus of Ềwa 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.
Ềwa means âworldâ 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
á»Gá» M
á»gá» in Igbo means âkindnessâ or âcharityâ 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 âá»gá» m, egbuna mâ which translates to âmay my kindness not kill meâ.
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 âIfe Nile mara nmaâ. 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
âThereâs no truer art than believing in yourself and bringing your seat to a table where the seats are all takenâ
âStay true to your art, no one understands it better than youâ
Davido and Lojay have each made their debut on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to Chris Brownâs âSensationalâ
The October 2023 collaboration on which theyâre both featured, has debuted on Number 96 on this weekâs 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.
Davidoâs 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.
âSensationalâ is his second collaboration with Chris Brown, having featured the American RnB star on his 2019 song âBlow my Mindâ
And there may be more to come as he had previously named the 34-year-old as the American artist heâd with whom heâd love to make a joint album
âIf I were to create a collab album with anyone from the United States, it would definitely be Chris,â he said while appearing on the Bootleg Kev podcast in May 2023.
âChris and I have a collection of ten unreleased songs. We have indeed discussed the possibility of creating an album together.â
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)
