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The Grammy for Best African Music Performance: how African pop got its own category
In 2023, the Recording Academy announced a new Grammy category, Best African Music Performance. At the first presentation…
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“Fall”: the Davido love song that became Afrobeats’ slow-burn American hit
Davido's "Fall", produced by Kiddominant and released in 2017, became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song on Billboard and…
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The featured-verse economy
Why the guest verse is currency in African music: the remixes that made careers, the hook specialists, and…
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The album is back in Afrobeats
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake, Rema and Tems have turned the album back into an event. Why Afrobeats stopped…
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Twelve years with Wizkid’s Ayo
Wizkid's 2014 album Ayo gave us "Ojuelegba" and set up everything from One Dance to Made in Lagos.…
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Davido and Erigga clash in social media exchange
The exchange began with a compliment. On Wednesday, Nigerian rapper Erigga posted on X to acknowledge musicians who…
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Edo Government Slams Door on Davido: Singer Banned from Performing
Read how the Edo government slammed the door on Davido, banning him from performing in the state due…
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Davido Hugs Wike, Claims Victory After Adeleke’s Osun Win
Davido celebrates Osun victory with Governor Wike, hails Adeleke's historic win in the state.
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Davido and Wande Coal: A Rivalry Reignited
Read how Davido and Wande Coal's past rivalry has been reignited, taking the music industry by storm.
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Davido Spotted Hanging Out with ‘Bus Aunty’ After She Called for a Collab
Davido spotted with popular social media influencer 'Bus Aunty' as she calls for a music collaboration, a surprise…