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Clean Bandit taps Omah Lay and Chlöe Bailey for new single, ‘Company’
Something exciting is on the horizon as British electronic music group Clean Bandit teams up with Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay and American singer Chlöe Bailey for their new collaboration, “Company”. The announcement has already stirred excitement among music fans who are eager to hear what these three artists have created. “Company” is set to […]
Mama Africa is back! Yemi Alade drops new album
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has unveiled her seventh studio album, “It’s Yemi Alade”, marking another significant achievement in her music career. This 16-track album, her 10th overall, follows her 2024 release, “Rebel Queen”, and features collaborations with artists such as Congolese singer Ferré Gola, music producer Don Jazzy, Singuila, and rapper Jeriq. Known as Mama […]
Bella Shmurda admits stealing bicycle to fund studio sessions
Nigerian singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, known as Bella Shmurda, recently shared a controversial story from the early days of his music career. He revealed that he once stole a boy’s bicycle and sold it to fund studio recording sessions. This occurred while he was living in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos, struggling to support his […]
Adekunle Gold: I wouldn’t have married Simi if our genotypes were incompatible
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about the importance of genotype compatibility when choosing a partner. During a conversation on the One54 podcast, Adekunle Gold pointed out that both love and genotype compatibility should be openly discussed by prospective couples. He noted that Simi’s AA genotype assured them they could start a family without […]
Ayra Starr opens up about finding her voice, New York solitude and Starrgirl
Ayra Starr is embarking on a fresh phase in her career, confidently stating that she is now hearing her own voice more distinctly than ever. The Afrobeats star shared insights on her personal growth, living independently in New York, and the creative processes that shaped her latest album, “Starrgirl”, in a recent cover story for […]
The albums that defined Nigerian music: Wizkid, Fela, Burna Boy and others make all-time greats list
Choosing the greatest Nigerian albums ever released is no easy task. Nigeria has produced generations of artists whose music has influenced the country, Africa and the wider world. From Afrobeat and highlife to hip-hop, R&B, Afropop and modern Afrobeats, these albums represent important moments in the evolution of Nigerian music. The ranking below looks beyond […]