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• Afrobeats Star Zlatan Ibile Warns Influencer Culture is Diluting Nigeria’s Music Quality

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Zlatan Ibile has highlighted how the rise of TikTokers and skit makers is fundamentally altering the Nigerian music landscape. Speaking on the Afrobeats podcast, the singer argued...

• Rapper Blaqbonez Claims Non-Celebrities Have Greater Advantage in Finding Authentic Love

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has shared his perspective on why genuine relationships are more accessible to everyday people than public figures. Speaking on the Ada’s Room podcast, th...

• Singer KCee Details Past Emotional Turmoil Over Persistent Award Snubs within Nigerian Music Industry

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Ojapiano hitmaker KCee revealed he was once driven to tears after being consistently overlooked by music award organizers. The veteran artist stated that despite his prolific outpu...

• Music Strategist Olaitan Salaudeen Reflects on Two Decades of Influencing Nigerian Hits at 45

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Veteran music plugging expert Olaitan Salaudeen marked his 45th birthday by detailing his behind the scenes contributions to the careers of major Nigerian artistes. The strategist,...

• "Afrobeats Can Never Die": Music Icon 2Baba Applauds New Generation for Sustaining Global Relevance

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent "2Baba" Idibia has dismissed concerns regarding a potential decline in Afrobeats' global dominance. Speaking on Wazobia FM, the veteran artist...

• Veteran Rapper Ruggedman Slams Afrobeats Label As A Shield For Talentless Artists And Musical Homogeneity

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian rap pioneer Ruggedman has publicly criticized the "Afrobeats" branding, arguing that the catch-all term erases the continent's musical diversity. The veteran artist conten...

• Niger Delta Development Commission Enlists Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Champion Regional Infrastructure and Investment

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The NDDC has announced a strategic partnership with global music icon Burna Boy to drive economic growth and infrastructure development in the Niger Delta. Following a visit to the...

• "Just Believe": Afrobeats Star Spyro Reflects on 16-Year Journey from Hardship to Global Breakthrough

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian singer-songwriter Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has shared a vulnerable testimony regarding his long road to success. The "Billing" and "Who is Your...

• "I Was Walking Barefoot": Crayon Compares Mavin Experience to Mohbad Following Public Rift with Don Jazzy

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigerian singer Crayon has ignited a major social media controversy after publicly calling out his former record label boss, Don Jazzy. In a candid interview, Crayon detailed a per...