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Nigerian Superstar Asake Announces New Album and “Lungu Boy World Tour”

Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year.

Nigerian superstar Asake has delighted his fans with the announcement of a new album that will be released later in the year. The Grammy-nominated star made the announcement, via his social media handle while also dropping the dates for his upcoming “Lungu Boy World Tour”. Asake’s upcoming album will be his third album in 3 […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact.

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]

Asake sells out O2 Arena ahead of his landmark concert

In another landmark feat, Asake has announced that all available tickets for the 20,000-capacity Arena are now sold out ahead of his August 20, 2023 concert. This impressive feat sees Asake join Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy as the Nigerian artists who have sold out the famous O2 Arena. So far in 2023, Asake has headlined several Afrobeats Festivals with […]

Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List]

Below is a list of the nominees for the 2023 Headies Award. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Odumodu Blvck Bayyani Guchi Eltee Khaid BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR “ALONE” – BURNA BOY “SOWETO” – VICTONY & TEMPOE “I’M A MESS” – OMAH LAY “KU LO SA” – OXLADE “STAND STRONG” – DAVIDO FT. SUNDAY SERVICE CHOIR “NO WOMAN, NO CRY” – TEMS ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCER OF THE YEAR MAGICSTICKS – “SUNGBA REMIX” (ASAKE) PHEELZ – “ELECTRICTY” (PHEELZ FT DAVIDO) […]

Asake debuts 12 songs on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart

With the release of his sophomore album, “Work of Art,” in 2023, which launched 12 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart, Asake continued his impressive streak. Asake‘s ‘Basquiat’ debuts at NO. 9  For debuts this week, 12 songs off Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ sophomore album debuted on the chart with ‘Sunshine’ at NO. 15, ‘Lonely’ at NO. 19, ‘Mogbe’ at NO. 21, ‘Olorun’ at NO. […]

Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’ is the most searched song in Nigeria in 2022

Kizz Daniel‘s mega hit ‘Buga’ has emerged as the most searched song on Google in Nigeria in 2022 after enjoying massive commercial success. Kizz Daniel & Tekno‘s ‘Buga’ is one of the biggest songs out of Africa in 2022 as it cross borders and captivated listeners across multiple countries. The single has emerged as the most searched song in Nigeria on Google […]