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  • Mavo apologises for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica Nlewedim and others

    Mavo apologises for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica Nlewedim and others

    Mavo has apologised for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica and other celebrities after the posts recently resurfaced online.

    One of the resurfaced tweets was posted in September 2020 while Erica was a contestant on Big Brother Naija. Mavo wrote, “I hate this Erica babe Fr fr.” After the post resurfaced, Erica quoted the tweet, replying, “Lol wow but you were nice to me when we met.”

    Mavo also previously described Ayra Starr as “mid.” The pair have since collaborated on the remix of Mavo’s breakout single “Escaladizzy.”

    Since breaking out in 2025, Mavo has also collaborated with Davido on “Nakupenda” and the remix of “Shakabulizzy.”

    Addressing his past criticism, Mavo said he was “a bad entertainment critic” when he started university and eventually stopped focusing on criticism to concentrate on his music.

    “My criticism sadly unfortunately & unintentionally hurt quite a number of people & i’m honestly sorry,” he wrote. Mavo added that he has met many of the people he previously criticised and found them to be “amazing people,” describing his earlier views as a “misjudgment.”

    He concluded his post with, “let love lead.”

  • Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027

    Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027

    Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema have been announced as headliners for Afro Nation Portugal 2027, scheduled for June 9–11 at Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Portugal.

    The lineup also includes Omah Lay, Shenseea, Odeal, Valiant, Victony, Bamby, Miimii KDS and South Gidi Experience on the Lit stage. GIMS has also been announced as a special guest.

    The Piano People stage will feature Kabza De Small, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, 031 Choppa, 2woBunnies, Young Stunna, Zee Nxumalo and others. The Afrotronic stage lineup includes Caiiro, Djeff, Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA.

    The 2027 edition will take place earlier than the festival’s usual July dates. Afro Nation has confirmed that the three-day event will return to Praia da Rocha, with tickets already on sale.

  • Rema speaks with Dangote amid viral Dangote Refinery IPO offer

    Rema speaks with Dangote amid viral Dangote Refinery IPO offer

    Rema has shared a video of himself on a call with Aliko Dangote, as the businessman’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO continues to generate attention online.

    Dangote Refinery opened its public offer on September 14, offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each. The minimum subscription is 10 shares, priced at ₦5,250, with the offer scheduled to close on October 13.

    The video shows Rema and Dangote speaking over a video call with the singer sharing the moment on Instagram.

    The interaction as the refinery’s share offer circulates widely across Nigerian social media.

    Rema and Dangote have also met previously, including an encounter in March 2026 that was shared online.

    The latest interaction comes as Dangote’s refinery moves through its first public share offering.

  • Ayra Starr Features Wizkid, Rema and Zayn Malik on Third Album “Starrgirl”

    Ayra Starr Features Wizkid, Rema and Zayn Malik on Third Album “Starrgirl”

    Ayra Starr has released her third studio album, “Starrgirl,” a 16-track project featuring collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, Zayn Malik, Leon Thomas, Danny Ocean, Theodora and Kwin.

    The album includes the previously released singles “Gimme Dat,” “Hot Body,” “Who’s Dat Girl” and “Tornado,” alongside 12 new tracks.

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    The release also introduces a visual identity built around the colour purple, with Ayra Starr adopting the purple gele as a signature element of the album era.

    On Friday morning, purple fireworks were set off around the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos as part of the album’s rollout.

    The album has also received a nod from Fenty Beauty, with Ayra Starr sharing an Instagram Story showing a bouquet of purple flowers from the brand.

    “Starrgirl” is Ayra Starr’s third studio album.

  • VALOE Releases “Sandalili”, An  Afrofusion Track Inspired by Tems, Rema, Omah Lay and Fireboy DML

    VALOE Releases “Sandalili”, An  Afrofusion Track Inspired by Tems, Rema, Omah Lay and Fireboy DML

    Rising Afrofusion artist VALOE, has released a new single titled “Sandalili.” 

    The track is a melodic Afro-fusion record influenced by the sonic styles of Tems, Fireboy DML, Rema, and Omah Lay.

    “Sandalili” leans into a smooth, mid-tempo Afrobeats foundation with soft synth elements, rhythmic percussion, and a focus on melody-driven vocals. 

    The song is built around themes of nostalgia, emotional distance, and memory, drawing from a childhood nursery rhyme in Eastern Nigeria that inspired its core concept.

    VALOE describes his sound as Afrofusion shaped by both West African and diaspora influences. Raised in Aba and now based in Atlanta, his music blends Afrobeats, R&B, and soul, with a focus on atmosphere and emotional delivery rather than heavy production or high-energy structure.

    “Sandalili” also references Aba, Nigeria through its cover art coordinates, grounding the release in VALOE’s hometown while presenting it within a more modern Afrofusion context.

    “Sandalili” by VALOE is out now on all streaming platforms.