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Shaboozey
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Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hits 1 billion streams on Spotify

The success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has earned Shaboozey multiple nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Burna Boy
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Burna Boy hits 6.2 million views with latest track on Spotify, YouTube

At a Glance Burna Boy, the self-proclaimed African Giant, continues his rise as a global music icon with the success of his latest single, “Bundle By Bundle.” The track, released amid the festive season, embodies abundance, celebration, and vibrant energy—a perfect match for the Christmas spirit. Since it was released, the song has amassed 6.23 million combined streams on Spotify and YouTube, with 3.58 million on Spotify and 2.65 million views on YouTube, solidifying Burna Boy’s reputation as a master…

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Ayra Starr
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Ayra Starr becomes Africa’s top musician on Spotify with 25 million monthly listeners

The 22-year-old continues breaking barriers, with her hit “Rush” amassing over 420 million streams, cementing her status.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Wizkid
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Wizkid’s 2019 song certified gold by RIAA for half a million units

The certification, awarded on Nov. 22, marks over 500,000 certified units sold, encompassing both permanent digital downloads and on-demand streams.

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Tyla
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Tyla’s debut album tops $1.2 million in sales in South Africa

Sony Music Africa awarded the 22-year-old artist a platinum plaque for surpassing 50,000 album sales in her home country.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Davido
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Davido and Chris Brown’s hit song crosses 200 million streams on YouTube, Spotify

The tropical-infused track continues to captivate fans worldwide, with its infectious harmonies and irresistible rhythms.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Don Jazzy: The Maestro behind Mavin records
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Don Jazzy: The maestro behind Mavin records

Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records drives African music’s global rise, fostering talent, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial success.

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Shaboozey
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Shaboozey nears 1 billion Spotify plays with hit single

Shaboozey's hit single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, has already garnered 922 million plays on the platform.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Tyla
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Tyla eyes 1.5 billion YouTube views as self-titled debut album gains momentum

Tyla has set her sights on surpassing 1.5 billion total views on YouTube before the end of 2024.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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