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
Phone Prank Shakes Up BBNaija House Prank Moves Housemates to Secret Room Dede and Joanna Are Not Evicted Big Brother’s unpredictable instructions, signaled by a ringing red phone, shocked both fans and housemates with a sudden and surprising twist on the popular reality show Big Brother Naija. Eko Hot Blog reports that when Dede answered … Read more
Today’s Music Lacks Enduring Messages Young Artists to Create Timeless Songs Chimezie Advises Artists to Improve Their Lyrics Veteran Nigerian musician Bright Chimezie recently expressed his concerns about the lyrical quality of modern music during an episode of the CreativTea podcast. Eko Hot Blog reports that while he acknowledges that today’s artists produce great rhythms … Read more
Tiwa Savage challenges exclusion of Tems from Afrobeats’ top tier. Critiques industry bias favouring male artists. Calls for more inclusive recognition of female talents. In a recent BBC Radio 1Xtra interview, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage expressed her belief that Tems deserves inclusion in the Afrobeats “Big 3,” alongside Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido. According … Read more
OG Maco, 32, passed away weeks after critical hospitalization. Known for 2014 hit “U Guessed It” and XXL’s 2015 Freshman Class. Family celebrates his resilience and creative legacy. Rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Ihesiba Jr., has died at the age of 32, just weeks after being hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his family confirmed … Read more
The Nigerian entertainment industry has continued to thrive in 2024, with Nigerian artists making significant strides on the global stage through impressive music and high-quality films. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the music scene has particularly excelled, with exceptional streaming numbers and substantial revenue generation. While exact streaming data of individual tracks is limited, several … Read more
Tiwa Savage Hints at Retirement, Calls Upcoming Album Her Last Emotional Journey Revealed: Tiwa Savage Teases Final Studio Album Tiwa Savage Opens Up About Her Last Album and What Fans Can Expect Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has hinted that her upcoming studio album might be her last. On December 27, 2024, Tiwa took to her … Read more
Shina Akanni Dismisses Fears of Fuji Music’s Decline Amid Artist Conflicts “Fuji Music Is Serious Business,” Shina Akanni Reflects on Genre’s Longevity Shina Akanni Urges Young Fuji Artists to Embrace “Old School” Wisdom for Success Fuji singer Shina Akanni has addressed concerns about the impact of conflicts among artists on the longevity of the genre, … Read more
American singer, SZA, has officially parted ways with her manager, TDE’s Punch. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the R&B star confirmed this in a recent social media post. According to her, there’s nothing to celebrate about the end of their partnership. She did not disclose the reason for the termination of the partnership. However, she … Read more
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
Jason Derulo reveals his car wash business generates more income than his music career. The unique all-glass car wash concept has contributed to its unexpected success. Derulo’s car wash venture is thriving despite no advertising. American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo has revealed that his car wash business generates more income than his successful music … Read more
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s performance at SoL Beach, located in the Elegushi area of Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event, organized by Nativeland, also featured performances from various artists, including Bloody Civilian, Ayanfe, DJ Tunez, Zerrydl, ThisizLondon, and more. In the … Read more
A Brazilian court has ordered the removal of a song by British singer Adele from radio and all streaming platforms globally over alleged copyright infringement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the judge, Victor Torres, delivered the judgment after a Brazilian composer, Toninho Geraes, accused Adele of copying elements from his 1995 album. Geraes claimed that … Read more
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has shared that his journey into music was purely by chance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent episode of the On The Record podcast, the Great Nation hitmaker reflected on his path to becoming a professional musician, revealing that music was initially just a hobby. Dakolo explained that he … Read more
Nigerian celebrity dancer, Lil Smart, has made serious allegations against popular musicians Naira Marley and Zinoleesky. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Idowu Smart Emmanuel, better known as Lil Smart, accused Azeez Adeshina Fashola (Naira Marley) and Oniyide Azeez (Zinoleesky) of plotting to take his life. In a series of Instagram posts, Lil Smart claimed that … Read more
Nigerian gospel singer and founder of Spotlite Nation, Moses Bliss, has addressed the departure of former signee, Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary, professionally known as Ebuka Songs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a press conference at The Experience 2024 music concert, Bliss clarified that Ebuka left Spotlite Nation after just 11 months, despite having signed a … Read more
Nigerian singer Davido has shared insights into his philanthropic work and his stance on drug addiction, clarifying that he does not consider marijuana a hard drug. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a recent appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast, Davido revealed that for the third consecutive year, he has pledged donations to orphanages and … Read more
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to marry his long-time girlfriend, Chioma. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in an interview on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido opened up about his relationship with Chioma, sharing that their bond has lasted over a decade. “She’s … Read more
Afrobeats star Timaya has revealed that fellow artist Eedris Abdulkareem lacks respect within the music industry because of his outspoken nature. Timaya made this statement during a recent interview on Naija FM, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Timaya downplayed comparisons between himself and Abdulkareem, emphasizing their different personalities. When the host remarked that both … Read more
Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has asserted that he played a role in the rise to fame of his colleague, Burna Boy. In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Skales shared that he inspired Burna Boy during a pivotal moment in his career. According to Skales, Burna Boy, who … Read more