Fola, Fido, Llona Lead 2026 Headies Next Rated Nominees
The organisers of the 18th Headies Awards have unveiled the nominees for the 2026 edition, with Fola, Shoday, Mavo, Fido and Llona shortlisted for the coveted Next Rated category. The nominees were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony, which is scheduled to hold in Canada. The Next Rated award recognises emerging artistes who […]
Portable Criticises Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide Over Song Content
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable has criticised some of the country’s biggest music stars, claiming that wealth and fame have negatively affected the quality and message of their music. In a video shared online, Portable alleged that Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide have become disconnected from the realities of […]
Omah Lay Says Afrobeats Scene Split by Rivalries
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has said the Nigerian music industry is largely divided along loyalty lines between supporters of Davido and Wizkid. Speaking in a recent interview with The Fader, the “Soso” crooner described the Afrobeats landscape as fragmented, with artists and stakeholders often aligned with one of the two camps. “The whole Nigerian Afrobeats […]
Asake Tops Spotify Nigeria All-Time Streams
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has become the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria. The streaming platform released the ranking as part of activities marking its fifth anniversary in the country, unveiling the top five most-streamed artists and songs since its launch in Nigeria. Asake leads the all-time artists’ chart, […]
