American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamar’s impressive performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year was partly fueled by his high-profile hip-hop feud with Canadian rapper Drake. During the feud, Lamar released several chart-topping hits, including his number one single, “Not … Read more
Mumbai hit by tragedy as billboard collapses in thunderstorm. At least 14 fatalities reported, with dozens injured. Rescue efforts underway amidst disruption to city’s operations. Eko hot blog reports that A devastating incident struck Mumbai as a massive billboard collapsed during a thunderstorm, claiming the lives of at least 14 individuals and leaving dozens injured. … Read more
– Tems, Nigerian singer, reveals emotional experience in recording studio. – She revealed that tears accompany some of her songs due to their personal nature. – She reflects on inspirations including Frank Ocean, Asa, and Sade. Eko hot blog reports that In a candid interview with Billboard, Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, bared … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Signage and Advertising Agency, RSSAA, sealed the premises of a new generation church at Rumuosi Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state over the electrocution of five youths on Monday. It was gathered that the church owned the metal structure that caused electrocution of the five youths. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five young men have reportedly been electrocuted in Rivers State while trying to mount a billboard with a metal frame in the state. It was learnt that four others were battling for survival at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) where they were rushed for treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Intercontinental Marketing and Communication Consortium (IMCC) Limited, the agency responsible for allegedly deploying the “All Eyes on The Judiciary” advert without an approval certificate from the industry regulator has tendered an official apology to the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). In a widely circulated letter, dated August 17, … Read more
Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Chukwuka Ekweani, famously known as CKay, has debuted on the Billboard World Album Chart after his EP ‘Ckay the First’ made a first-time appearance at No. 4 on the chart This comes after an eventful month, which has seen Ckay become the most streamed African artist for September 2021. Read … Read more
Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has earned a second Billboard Hot entry with his collaboration with Beyonce and others on the single, “Brown Skin Girl”. The single, a track on the album curated by Beyonce titled “Lion King: The Gift” featuring several African artists including Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi, Burna Boy and Yemi Alade, saw Wizkid, … Read more
American musician and producer, DJ Khaled, has reportedly threatened to sue Billboard over the listing of his new album on No. 1 spot. The record label executive and producer’s feud with Billboard has to do with the allegation unfairly disqualifying over 100,000 sales of his new album “Father of Ashad” thereby denying him the No. … Read more