Tyla’s “Water” hits RIAA Platinum for sale of 1 million units in the US.
South African sensation, Tyla has enjoyed global acclaim since her hit song, “Tyla” hit the global music scene. The song, which has surpassed 100 million streams both on Spotify and Youtube, has achieved astronomical heights in America, including multiple weeks at the top ten of the US Billboard Top 100 songs chart. “Water” has now joined the league of African songs to have gone RIAA platinum in the United States for the sale of over 1 million song units. This is a huge feat for the breakthrough artiste.
Tyla's "Water" achieves Platinum certification in the US for selling over 1 million units 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MVpjyNWVKU
— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) January 17, 2024
First look at Cillian Murphy’s “Small Things Be Like This” movie.
British actor, Cillian Murphy has had such a beautiful run over the last years, with the releases of “Peaky Blinders (Season 5)” and the record-breaking Christopher Nolan directed “Oppenheimer”. He is however set to feature in new movie, “Small Things Be Like This” which is directed by star duo, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The movie entails a devoted father who discovers huge secrets kept in town’s convent in December 1985, as well as some personal shocking truths. The movie is set to premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15th, 2024.
First look at Cillian Murphy in ‘SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE’, produced by Matt Damon & Ben Affleck.
The film follows a devoted father who during Christmas 1985 discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. pic.twitter.com/sGnnlP4dxk
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 18, 2024
Wizkid’s “Essence” with Tems sells 4 million copies in America.
Wizkid’s global record, “Essence” remains one of the songs that set the trajectory of African music dominating the global market. Breaking into the American market, the song continues to create records, accrue streams and win awards since its release in 2020. The song has also maintained its place in the top ten of the Billboard Afrobeats charts since its inception. According to new reports, the song is now eligible for 4x platinum for the sale of 4 million units in the United States.
.@wizkidayo and @temsbaby's "Essence" has now sold over 4 million units in the US. pic.twitter.com/1CV1s0QRjt
— chart data (@chartdata) January 18, 2024
Skepta set to release new single with ODUMODUBLVCK and Idris Elba.
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming album and directorial debut for his film, “Tribal Mark”, Skepta is set to release new song with joint forces from Nigeria’s very own, ODUMODUBLVCK and Idris Elba. This song, titled “Jangrova” will reportedly feature in his upcoming movie. With Skepta consistently showing support for ODUMODUBLVCK over the last year, Fans are anxiously expecting this record to experience the synergy between both artistes.
TONIGHT EVERY KNEE WILL BOW
THE GLORY OF THE LORD WILL CONSUME EVERY ARROW THAT WAS FIRED
TONIGHT, 7 YEARS OF LONGSUFFERING WILL BEAR FRUIT.
TONIGHT.
JANGROVA BY THE KING @Skepta DROPS.
FT BIG KALA & UNCLE ELBA.
ALHAMDULILLAH. #JANGROVA #TRIBALMARK
— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) January 18, 2024
Prime Video cuts investment across the African Streaming market.
Popular streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video which entered the African market in 2016 has failed to fully stamp its feet as the biggest competitor of Netflix and other local digital streaming services in the African terrains. It is now reportedly set to cut short its investments across Africa, in a restructuring scheme that will see the platform focus solely on European originals. As a result, the company has not only cut content but also staffs across Africa and the Middle East. This is without a question, a huge blow for African film industry.
🟢⚡️BREAKING: With no prior warning, Prime Video has significantly cut its investment in the African streaming market
>> This new restructuring plan done by Amazon will severely shake up the emerging African Film/TV industry as no new acquisition orders will be made
>> Shock…
— S H ⚡ C K ! (@Shockng) January 18, 2024
