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Marvel releases first trailer for forthcoming “Captain America: Brave New World”.

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first teaser trailer and poster for “Captain America: Brave New World”, featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America. Mackie, who formerly portrayed the Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), officially assumed the Captain America mantle in the 2021 Disney+ series finale of “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier”. The film will star Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. Directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth as executive producers, the teaser offers fans an exciting preview of the highly anticipated film, featuring thrilling action sequences.

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Wizkid’s “Essence” surpasses 400 million streams on YouTube Music.

Wizkid’s hit single “Essence,” featuring Tems, has now surpassed 400 million streams on YouTube Music. The song, one of Nigeria’s most successful records, played a crucial role in bringing the Afrobeats genre to the global stage, accruing huge numbers across streaming platforms and making history as the first Nigerian song to chart inside the top 10 of the US Billboard top 100. It has become the fifth most streamed African song on the platform. “Essence” continues to garner international acclaim, highlighting the growing influence and popularity of Afrobeats worldwide. This milestone underscores the song’s enduring appeal and Wizkid’s impact on the global music industry.

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Seyi Vibez surprises fans, releases his new project earlier than scheduled.

Nigerian music sensation Seyi Vibez has pleasantly surprised his fans with the unexpected release of his latest EP, titled “Loseyi Professor”. The project, which was earlier scheduled for release on July 12, 2024, arrived earlier without any prior singles and showcasing Seyi Vibez’s bold approach to unveiling new music. “Loseyi Professor” features exclusively solo tracks, offering listeners an intimate journey into Seyi Vibez’s artistic world. The tracklist includes titles such as “Lagos,” “Casablanca,” “Santorini,” “Manchester,” and “Abu Dhabi,” each likely to reflect different facets of his musical and personal experiences. This release marks another significant chapter in Seyi Vibez’s burgeoning career in the Nigerian music scene.

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Coldplay previews new music with Ayra Starr, “Good Feelings”.

Following their teaser of a collaboration with Burna Boy and Little Simz at Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay, the British band, has now offered a preview of another track titled “Good Feelings” featuring Ayra Starr from Mavin Records. This song is expected to be part of their upcoming tenth studio album, “Moon Music,” set for release on October 4. While the complete tracklist for ‘Moon Music’ remains undisclosed, hints of potential tracks were spotted in a TikTok post by American producer Nile Rodgers. Speculation mounts about a collaboration between Rodgers and Coldplay, suggesting the band is exploring fresh musical territory with their latest project.

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Rema performs global hit, “Calm Down” at Indian billionaire son’s wedding.

Afrobeats sensation Rema delivered a memorable performance of his hit track “Calm Down” at the prestigious wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. According to reports, Rema received ₹25 crore (approximately ₦4.7 billion) for his appearance at the event held on July 12 at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre. The wedding, which also showcased performances by international icons like Justin Bieber and Rihanna, highlighted the opulence and grandeur befitting the union of Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharmaceutical magnates Viren and Shaila Merchant.

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