Victony – STARLIFE Victony’s Starlife Climbs to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart Victony‘s latest project, Starlife, has officially climbed to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums Chart, marking another major milestone for the fast-rising Afropop star. The achievement highlights the overwhelming reception the album has received since its release,…
ALBUM: Asake – M$NEY Asake’s M$NEY Becomes Second Highest-Charting Nigerian Album Ever on Global Spotify Asake continues his historic global run as his latest project, M$NEY, officially debuts at #18 on the Global Spotify Weekly Top Albums Chart. The achievement marks Asake’s third career entry on the chart, further strengthening his position as one of…
Asake Asake Controls Half of Apple Music Nigeria Top 10 Albums Asake is rewriting chart history once again, currently holding 5 spots in the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums Top 10 — an unprecedented level of dominance. Top 10 Entries: #1 — M$NEY #3 — Work of Art #4 — Lungu Boy #5 — REAL…
Ranking Afrobeats Albums with the Highest Billboard 200 Positions Introduction: From Local Airwaves to Global Charts The Billboard 200 is one of the most prestigious music charts in the world, ranking the 200 most popular albums in the United States each week. Compiled by Billboard magazine and powered by Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), the chart…
Taylor Swift continues to leave the music industry in her glittery, high-heeled dust. The singer-songwriter has officially become the first artist in Spotify history to have five albums with over 9 billion streams each—an achievement that underscores not just her chart-topping prowess, but her rare ability to create albums that the public devours front to…
Market monitor Luminate‘s 2024 year-end report clearly shows K-Pop’s continued appeal outside of its home market of South Korea. According to Luminate, no less than seven of the Top 10 biggest-selling CDs in the United States last year were K-pop albums. The non-K-pop entries were – with two albums – Taylor Swift (The Tortured Poets…
As we prepare for the 67th Grammy Awards, here’s a look at 12 remarkable Nigerian albums that have earned a nomination in the prestigious event’s history. With the rapid growth of Afrobeats and the global popularity of Nigerian artists, international recognition has steadily risen over recent years. For many, awards may simply celebrate music; however,…
Nigerian Music Titans: Leading the Streaming Charge with Multiple 500 Million Stream Albums The Nigerian music industry continues to grow exponentially, with its top artists achieving remarkable global milestones. Among these achievements is surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify for multiple albums, a testament to their consistency, creativity, and widespread appeal. Below is a closer…
Music has a way of defining our moments, and 2024 was a phenomenal year for fans of Afrobeats and beyond. From Ayra Starr’s youthful reflections to Wizkid’s soulful tribute to his late mother, last year was packed with unforgettable albums that perfectly capture joy, introspection, and pure vibes. As the new year dawns, whether you’re…
3 days ago Swedish police said Friday a man had been shot dead in a car park in the city of Norrkoping, with media identifying the victim as the rapper Gaboro, who reportedly had links to criminal gangs. A video purporting to show the killing quickly spread on social networks. In the video, seemingly filmed…
