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Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy declared on Thursday that Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr transformed his own career and life. The music producer shared his reflections on social media while answering a fan who praised his mentorship of the young star. He praised the fateful day he first saw her viral social media freestyle clips. The…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded the elite certification after her hit collaboration surpassed ten million units. The chart-topping track, Wait For U, features American rapper Future and Canadian star Drake. Industry data…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for the most monthly listeners by an African artist in Spotify history. The Grammy-winning musician reached an unprecedented peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners on the digital streaming platform. This achievement allows him to surpass South African singer Tyla, who previously held the continental record…
Nigerian afro-house musician Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news through a series of brief, emotional social media posts on May 20. The couple had spent 13 years together before his passing. Known professionally as Niniola, the singer chose not to disclose the cause of…
Popular Nigerian gospel musician Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, widely known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, has died. The singer reportedly passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness linked to a leg ailment, months after publicly appealing for prayers and divine healing. Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian gospel music…
