Tag: Wizkid

Nigerian artists hit ₦60bn Spotify streams as afrobeats dominates global streaming charts

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s music industry has recorded another major milestone as digital streaming continues to unlock new revenue streams for artists,...

Nigeria’s music streaming surges 163% in five years as afrobeats powers digital boom

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s music streaming grew by 163.5% in five years — Spotify Nigeria’s music streaming grew by 163.5% in five years...

Grammys 2026 shock: Nigeria goes home empty-handed as Tyla wins again

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s quest for global music recognition suffered a setback at the 2026 Grammy Awards, as the country failed to...

The Business of beats: How Fela’s protest music became Wizkid’s global empire

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
From Protest to Profit: How Nigeria Built a Global Sound Nigeria’s music industry is now a billion-dollar force, commanding global...

Wizkid insults Seun Kuti over Fela comparisons — Seun fires back with viral clapback

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Seun Kuti Claps Back at Wizkid: ‘Short Man, You Are Also Great’ In what is quickly becoming one of the...

Wizkid breaks silence, drags Seun Kuti as online feud turns messy

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigerian pop culture witnessed another explosive moment on Tuesday night as global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid finally snapped back at...

Wizkid, Davido, Burna BoyPut on same pedal as Fela – Shaffy Bello

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stirred debate in Nigeria’s entertainment space after declaring that Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Davido,...

AFRIMA 2026: Rema takes the crown, dishes out defeat to Burna Boy, Davido & Wizkid

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA 2026, delivered a night of celebration, competition, and cultural pride as Africa’s biggest...

Wizkid No Blueprint? Singer Sparks Controversy Over Early Career Journey

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has once again set social media ablaze, this time with a bold claim about his journey...

Wizkid is my senior in music industry – Olamide clarifies in new interview

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigerian hip-hop powerhouse, Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Baddo, has clarified the long-held belief that he and Afrobeats...

Burna Boy makes history with fifth Grammy album nomination

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy, has once again etched his name into global music history, becoming the first Nigerian...

2026 Grammy nominations: Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid dominate global stage

Entertainment Eyitayo Ajayi -
Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid headline the 2026 Grammy Nominations, marking a new era for Afrobeats and...