Controversial singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ (popularly known as Brymo) has vowed never to sign with the record labels of any of his colleagues, Wizkid, Davido or Burna Boy. Despite Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy being regarded as the biggest names in Afrobeats, Brymo said he would rather “go to hell” than sign with any of their labels. The ‘Ara’ crooner featured …

Renowned American television host and filmmaker, Steve Harvey has tilted to the side of Burna Boy and other African artists, saying contrary to Western sentiments, they didn’t steal from American music. He said instead it was the West, especially Americans, who are inspired by African beats, rhythm and soul. “People claim Burna Boy stole this, no we stole from Burna …

Talented singer Burna Boy and Eedris Abdulkareem, his colleague, are at odds over a divisive comment that the latter made in an upcoming podcast. In a clip from the most recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Eedris criticized the Grammy winner for saying that no one in Nigeria assisted him. His words. “You hear someone like Burna Boy say …

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Award. ⁣ They include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr.⁣ ⁣ President Tinubu’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s 2024 Grammy awards nominees’. ⁣ The President celebrated …

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu (well known as Burna Boy) has tied with Tems as the Nigerian artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries. The ‘African Giant’ crooner achieved the feat after his song with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, ‘Just Like Me,’ debuted at 67 on this week’s Hot 100 chart, extending his entries to five. Following the feat, …

The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has revealed his favourite Nigerian artist. He stated that he follows Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage but he is a great fan of Burna Boy because of his musical style. The former Rivers State governor disclosed this in a recent interview with Arise TV. He said his favourite song at the …

YBNL/Empire signee Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake has emerged most streamed Nigerian artist for 2023 in a comprehensive overview as displayed by data accrued by the streaming platform, Spotify. According to the 2023 Spotify Wrapped data, Nigerian music enthusiasts Asake earned the coveted title of most streamed artist in three different countries, Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, where he captivated …

Nigerian Afrobeats star Daniel Benson popularly known as Bnxn has revealed how Burna Boy’s advice was responsible for the title of his new album, ‘Sincerely, Benson.’ In a recent chat with Apple Music 1’s Nandi Madida, Bnxn, who is formerly known as Buju, narrated how a meeting with Burna Boy helped him secure the title for his current album. He …

Organisers of the MTV Europe Music Awards have introduced a new category called ‘Best Afrobeats’ in the 2023 event. The category was included in the 2023 MTV EMAs nominations announced on Wednesday. The pioneer nominees in the category are French superstar, Aya Nakamura, and Nigerian singers, Asake, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido and Rema. Meanwhile, Rema’s collaborative hit song with …

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first-ever African artiste to secure a UK Number 1 album with “I Told Them”. Official Charts Company confirmed on Friday that Burna Boy’s seventh studio album, “I Told Them,” debuted at number 1 this week on the UK albums chart. The ‘African Giant’ crooner …