Tag: Music

Tems’ 2025 dominance: 5 milestones Nigeria’s biggest artist has achieved this year

Her dominance isn’t just about streaming numbers—it’s about cultural impact, artistic evolution, and a relentless drive to push boundaries.

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Nigerian superstar musician Tems’ “Wait for U” with Drake, Future nears 1 billion Spotify streams

The song, a collaboration with American rapper Future and Canadian rapper Drake, highlights her distinctive artistry and broad international appeal.

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“Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez hits 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, YouTube

With 1.556 billion streams on Spotify and 1.034 billion views on YouTube, the song’s influence is undeniable.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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’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.

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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.

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Wizkid’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ tops 26 million Spotify streams, climbs global charts

The single, which boasts 26.12 million streams on Spotify and 6.67 million YouTube plays in just over a month, has made waves worldwide.

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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.

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Davido looks to fill Atlanta’s State Farm Arena with 17,000 fans

Davido is setting his sights on filling the 16,888-seat State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 21.

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