Seun Kuti says Afrobeats lacks structure Artists freely mix styles under the term Comments made during radio interview Seun Kuti has claimed Afrobeats is not a real genre but simply a label used for convenience. In a recent report by Eko Hot Blog, Seun explained that what many call Afrobeats is actually a mix of … Read more
Gunna Took Center Stage As The Headliner at Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged 2024 in Lagos Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged 2024 Has Cemented Its Reputation As The Premier Indoor Festival The 2024 Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged festival, an integral part of Flytime Fest 2024, brought together a stunning array of musical talent at its long-standing home in Lagos, Nigeria. … Read more
Nigerian singers Rema and Asake have earned spots on former United States President Barack Obama’s favorite music list for 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obama unveiled his annual playlist on Saturday, featuring Yayo by Rema and Active by Asake, which also includes American rapper Travis Scott. South African artist Tyla joined the list with … Read more
Spotify has crowned Nigerian singer Ayra Starr as the most streamed female artiste in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, according to the platform’s 2024 Wrapped report. This revelation highlights the dominance of African women in shaping the continent’s music scene. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has criticized prominent media outlets Cool FM and Clout Africa, accusing them of blacklisting her music and refusing to forgive her over a past disagreement. In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the Grammy-nominated artist alleged that both organizations removed her music catalog from their platforms after she … Read more
The iconic quartet of Nigerian music stars—D’banj, Olamide, Yemi Alade, and Timi Dakolo—will take center stage at the opening ceremony of the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja today. Announcing the lineup on X, the Nigerian Army wrote, “The stage is set and the legends are coming for the opening ceremony of #AMGA2024. Watch … Read more
The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, with Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, leading the Nigerian nominees with three nods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Grammy Awards ceremony is set for February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating music released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. This year’s … Read more
Renowned Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has received four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, as announced by the organizers on Wednesday. Ayra Starr is nominated in the following categories: Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist. Other Nigerian artists vying for the Best Afrobeats … Read more