Ayra Starr has opened up about how poor electricity supply in Nigeria affected her childhood and personal growth. The Afrobeats star spoke during the Global Citizen NOW held in New York, where she reflected on the struggles many Nigerian children face due to unstable power supply. According to the singer, growing up without regular electricity…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Joeboy has expressed concern over the growing level of ego and unhealthy competition among artists in the Nigerian music industry. The singer said many musicians now approach collaborations with the mindset of trying to outshine one another instead of creating good music together. Speaking during a recent interview on Cool FM Lagos…
Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has said Afrobeats music was more creative when artists and producers lived together in shared record label houses. Speaking during a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy explained that the close relationship among musicians at the time contributed to the creation of several hit…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again captured attention online after a video showed him spraying dollar notes on veteran Fuji singer Adewale Ayuba during a live performance. The moment, which has since gone viral across social media platforms, highlighted the strong connection between Nigeria’s younger music stars and legendary indigenous musicians. In the…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in the United States. FIFA announced that the singer will perform alongside South African music sensation Tyla, American rapper Future, pop star Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta, and BLACKPINK member LISA during the highly…
Controversial Nigerian streamer Carter Efe has challenged Afrobeats superstar Wizkid to a celebrity boxing match after defeating Portable in a recent bout. The social media personality made the statement during a livestream session with Kcee and businessman E-Money. According to Carter Efe, he now wants to face Wizkid in the boxing ring after becoming the…
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has said his dispute with Wizkid will not be resolved, describing the rift as permanent. The Seun Kuti Wizkid feud stems from comments made during a public exchange involving comparisons with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Dispute linked to Fela comparison The disagreement began after Wizkid reportedly stated that he was greater…
