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
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
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
Nigerian Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has spent millions of naira to add a Tesla Cybertruck to his collection of cars. The singer shared the news on Instagram, highlighting his passion for cars. Davido explained his decision to purchase the luxury vehicle, stating that he was feeling bored and wanted to refresh … Read more
Nigerian music executive Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, recently shared insights into the early struggles of Afrobeat star Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, before his rise to fame. In a video circulating online, Banky W, who played a crucial role in launching Wizkid’s career through his label, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), recounted … 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
Nigerian music star Crown Uzama, widely known as Shallipopi, has officially parted ways with Dapper Music, the label that helped launch his career in 2023. Rumors had circulated regarding his exit from Dapper Music, the label instrumental in his rise to fame. A closer look at Shallipopi’s social media profiles reveals he has removed mentions … 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
Famous singer Rihanna has revealed her admiration for renowned Nigerian music video director Dammy Twitch. Music executive Bizzle Osikoya shared a clip of Rihanna’s interaction with Dammy Twitch at a recent event on his X handle on Tuesday. In the clip, Rihanna expresses that she is a huge fan of Twitch and also shows interest … Read more
Singer Augustine Amedu Obiabo, known as Blackface, has called for a reunion of the Plantashun Boiz, the music group he formed with 2Face and Faze. The “Hard Life” artist recently took to Instagram to appeal to his former bandmates for a comeback. He noted the power of unity and urged fans to help convince 2Baba … Read more
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido was spotted alongside other top artists at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia. Asake kicked off his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta on August 16, 2024, with the tour set to run for 10 days. In a trending video on social media, Davido … Read more