Remaâs âBaby (Is It A Crime)â Tops 2025 Spotify Charts
The Nigerian music scene is off to a strong start in 2025, with several artists making waves on streaming platforms. Remaâs âBaby (Is It A Crime)â has emerged as the most streamed Nigerian song of the year so far on Spotify, accumulating over 14 million streams since its release on February 7, 2024. The track […]
Rema Announces Release Date for his New Single
Following his appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, Nigerian artist Rema has revealed that his new single, ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’, will drop on Friday, February 7, 2025. The song samples Sade’s iconic track ‘Is It A Crime’ from their ‘Promise’ album and marks Rema’s first release of 2025, following his Best Global Album […]
Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti to Perform at Coachella 2025
Nigeria will have strong representation at the 2025 Coachella music festival, with Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti set to take the stage. The annual festival, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is one of the worldâs most renowned music events and will run from April 11 to April 20. Tems, who wowed […]
Temsâ ‘Found’ Hits Platinum, Joins Rema and Wizkid with RIAA-Certified Projects
Temsâ single “Found,” from her 2021 sophomore EP If Orange Was A Place, has achieved significant commercial success, garnering over 119 million Spotify streams, making it one of her most streamed songs. The track’s success comes after Tems gained international mainstream recognition following her appearance on Wizkid’s global hit “Essence.” With this latest achievement, Tems […]
Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]
South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]
Full List: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Rema, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, others nominated for the 2024 MTV EMAs
MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating […]
Rema Claps Back: ‘Devil Worship Claims Are the Craziest Thing I’ve Seen!
During a recent appearance on the Kids Take Over podcast, Rema addressed allegations of devil worship, calling them the “craziest thing” he has seen about himself. He explained that the imagery and colors in his work, particularly during his recent ârabbid phaseâ with red tones, are artistic choices that have been misunderstood. “The craziest thing […]
Singer Rema Reveals Biggest Motivation
Nigerian singer Rema, 24, recently appeared on The Breakfast Club where he shared insights into his creative process, the remarkable success of his career, and his biggest motivation. He discussed what drives him to continue rising in fame and achieving greater success. “You have achieved so much at a young age; what drives you to […]
Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart
Rema’s debut album, ‘Raves & Roses,’ has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment marks it as the second longest-charting Nigerian album in the history of the prestigious chart, following Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart. Since its release, ‘Raves & […]
Rema wins double at 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Afrobeats sensation Rema has added to his impressive accolades by winning multiple awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards for his hit song “Calm Down.” The song clinched both the Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song awards. Rema’s success is shared with his co-writers and co-producers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, […]
