Tag: #MusicNews
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BURNA BOY BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN ARTISTE TO SURPASS 4 BILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first Nigerian artiste to surpass four billion views on YouTube. The milestone combines views from music videos and other content on his official channel. The achievement further highlights Burna Boy’s global appeal and the growing international reach of Afrobeats. His…
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AYRA STARR TO HEADLINE NFL LONDON GAME HALFTIME SHOW
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to headline the American Express halftime show at the NFL London Game on Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The singer will perform during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The NFL…
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DOLLY PARTON, LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC STAR, DIES AT 80
Legendary American country music singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. She died peacefully in Nashville, with no cause of death immediately disclosed. Parton, whose career spanned nearly six decades, sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote an estimated 3,000 songs. Her…
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AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ DEBUTS AT NO.3 ON SPOTIFY UK CHART
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top albums debut UK chart with her latest album, “STARRGIRL”. According to @hypetribeng, the album ranked third on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut UK chart following its release on Aug. 14. “STARRGIRL” is a 16-track album featuring Nigerian artistes…
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AYRA STARR, ZAYN’S ‘HEAVEN BABY’ CLIMBS TO NO. 31 ON GLOBAL CHART
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reached No. 31 on the Global Shazam Top Songs chart with “Heaven Baby,” her collaboration with British singer ZAYN. The song recorded a 40-place jump on the global chart, according to entertainment platform @thedebuthub, highlighting its growing international appeal. “Heaven Baby” is part of Ayra Starr’s third studio album,…
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VICTONY UNVEILS ‘STARLIFE’ ALBUM COVER AHEAD OF AUGUST 21 RELEASE
Nigerian singer and rapper Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has unveiled the official cover art for his forthcoming album, “Starlife,” ahead of its Aug. 21 release. The “Soweto” hitmaker shared the artwork on his verified X account on Tuesday, announcing that the album would arrive on Friday. The cover features a childhood photograph of…
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FENTY BEAUTY CELEBRATES AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ ALBUM RELEASE
Rihanna’s beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with a special package of beauty products and flowers. The package, tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl,” was shared on social media on Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Photographs showed Fenty Beauty products and flowers presented…
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MR P RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘I LOVE YOU BECAUSE’
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has released a new single titled “I Love You Because”, adding another release to his solo music catalogue. The former P-Square member announced the song on his verified Instagram account, accompanied by promotional visuals. He said both the audio and video are now available on major…
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REMA BUILDS ANTICIPATION AS HE TEASES NEW SINGLE “TEA”
Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has unveiled a teaser for his forthcoming single, “TEA,” which is scheduled for release on Friday. The singer shared a 26-second preview on his verified X account with the caption, “TEA Friday,” giving fans a first taste of his latest project. The teaser shows Rema riding a…
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TENI UNVEILS “THE WELLNESS PACKAGE” EP, CELEBRATES GROWTH AND SELF-DISCOVERY
Award-winning Nigerian singer Teni has released her new six-track EP, The Wellness Package, a project that explores themes of healing, personal growth and community. The release also marks the beginning of her strategic partnership with Gamma, aimed at expanding her creative reach globally. The EP features collaborations with top Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Chike and…
