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TryTaped recordings drives Afrobeats growth with Dami Laylo’s upcoming single ‘Lay Lo’
As Nigeria’s Afrobeats industry continues to command global attention, independent production companies are increasingly shaping the creative and technical infrastructure supporting emerging talent.
In an industry that is all about noise, flash and quick success, Olawunmi Mosaku’s story feels more like a slow-building symphony ...
Rvssian is back with yet another Rauw Alejandro collaboration. The multi-platinum Jamaican producer tapped the Puerto Rican ...
In 2025, Nigerian artists generated 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours on Spotify. This included 1.3 ...
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Nigerian artists pocket over $40 million on Spotify, boosting global appeal of Afrobeats
Nigerian musicians earned more than ₦60bn from streaming on Spotify in 2025, equivalent to roughly $42.9m at current exchange ...
The Nigerian music industry has always been a story of regional dominance. For decades, the South, particularly Lagos, has been the undisputed center of commercial music success. Artists like Wizkid, ...
Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has criticised the popularised use of the term “Afrobeats,” describing it as a convenient ...
The number of Black billionaires worldwide has climbed to a record 27 individuals, with their combined wealth reaching an ...
Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...
Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats genre is mainly for Yorubas and people from other ethnic groups struggle ...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed while Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats, went global faster than Nollywood. Speaking ...
Research firm Creator Economy IQ has published its latest report: an analysis of 3.77bn Spotify streams in Nigeria last year – a total that was up 53% year-on-year. “Across nearly 1,000 of the ...
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