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British rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems have released the official music video for their collaboration “Raindance” , which premiered on January 9, 2026. The video was filmed in Lagos, Nigeria, and serves as the visual accompaniment to the track featured on Dave’s third studio album, The Boy Who Played the Harp , released in October 2025. Shot across urban locations and a Lagos beachfront, the video combines performance-led scenes with narrative elements, reflecting the s

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has now surpassed 9.9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, positioning him within reach of becoming the first African act to reach 10 billion total streams on the platform according to streaming performance reports. The milestone reflects the cumulative performance of his solo releases, collaborations and featured appearances, underlining his sustained global appeal and influence within the Afrobeats genre. Wizkid previously became th

Funke Akindele’s film Behind The Scenes has crossed the ₦500 million mark at the Nigerian box office within two weeks of its release, emerging as one of the fastest-grossing Nollywood films of 2025 according to box office figures. The movie grossed approximately ₦512 million in 12 days of theatrical run, making it the quickest Nigerian title this year to surpass the ₦500 million milestone and positioning it among the highest-earning local releases.  The sustained box office

Actress Ini Edo broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session as she addressed the backlash from the Christian Association of Nigeria over the title of her new movie, A Very Dirty Christmas. She acknowledged the controversy and expressed deep regret, saying, “If I had known the title ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ would cause a problem, I would have changed it. CAN, I am sorry. I never meant to insult or disgrace Christians. I am a Christian too. I put my sweat, my blood int

Davido and French Montana performed at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco, delivering a high-energy musical showcase that set the tone for the tournament’s kickoff. The performance featured choreographed visuals and live renditions of the official AFCON soundtrack, highlighting the fusion of African rhythms with international music elements. The appearance formed part of the event’s flagship spectacle titled “Le Show

CKay’s “Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah)” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, confirming the track’s enduring global reach and further cementing its status as a modern Afrobeats classic. Originally released in 2019 on his EP CKay the First, the record gained international momentum following a viral resurgence on social-media platforms and a series of remixes. According to current data, the milestone makes CKay the first Nigerian solo artist to reach one billion S

Wizkid and Asake have confirmed they are collaborating on a joint project titled REAL (Vol. 1), set for release this December. The announcement was made during their appearance on Apple Music Radio, where both artistes described the undertaking as a body of work for “the people. The joint EP marks a formal merging of Wizkid; a globally recognised name in Afrobeats, and Asake, a major figure in the Nigerian music scene whose blend of street-pop and Afrobeats has drawn wide acc

Ruger sparked a wave of excitement across social media after making a surprise late-night appearance on Carter Efe’s Twitch stream. The unexpected visit, teased earlier through short promotional clips and posts circulating on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch announcements, drew an unusually large live audience as fans rushed in to see what would unfold. According to the streams and clips shared afterward, Ruger arrived casually, he was accompanied by a small entourage and immed