Nigerian rapper, Ycee reveals comeback plan for the new year.
Ycee, soared to the peak of his profession with chart-topping tracks such as Juice, Jagaban, and Omo Alhaji. Despite creating intrigue with hints of fresh music, he experienced two dormant years, with his latest release in 2022. Nevertheless, the exceptional rapper recently took to Instagram to unveil his resolution for the upcoming year, assuring his dedicated fanbase that he intends to conquer all in this new era. Fans can anticipate fresh tunes from his collection, as the arrival of new music has been translated into an eager expectation for something innovative.
Ycee announces he's coming for everything in 2024!🤯 pic.twitter.com/UBekPHEYuF
— Rhyme & Reason (@randrng) December 31, 2023
Artist bags platinum certification with hit collaboration, “Finesse”.
Pheelz and Bnxns viral collaboration, “Finesse”, was globally accepted after its release in 2022, earning the producer turned artiste a huge international deal with Warner music and a performance at the BET 2022 Awards. The global success of this viral song is now translating into certifications, as it has now bagged a RIAA platinum certification in Canada for the sale of 80,000 units in the country. This is Pheelz’s first certification in the country and Buju’s second after gold-certified “Mood” with Wizkid.
Finesse bags RIAA Platinum certification in Canada.
Congratulations Pheelz 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mP4Rda3p2q
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 31, 2023
Fave calls out Davido for performing altered version of their collaboration.
Trending female star, Fave who enjoyed huge acclaim for her input on Davido’s “Kante” has expressed immense disappointment, calling out the Afrobeats star for the performance of an altered version of their collaboration at the new year’s Greater Lagos Concert. The singer revealed that she would have loved to kickstart the new year with huge momentum, which a performance with Davido would have propelled. This has however sparked a debate on social media among fans who have either called her out for being entitled or criticized Davido for not inviting her on stage.
Fave cries out after Davido performed their song “Kante” without her pic.twitter.com/BJ11YHUsPd
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) January 1, 2024
Wizkid and Burna Boy win big at That Grape Juice End of Year Awards.
Arguably the two biggest stars of contemporary African music, Wizkid and Burna Boy have immensely contributed to the global success of the Afrobeats genre, selling out stadiums and arenas, topping global charts and clinching international awards. At the 2023 That Grape Juice: End of year Awards, Wizkid won the International Artiste of the year award, while Burna Boy also received the Best Male Artiste of the year. Wizkid’s fanbase, Wizkid FC also clinched the International Fanbase of the year award. They extend their numbers as two of the most awarded African artistes in history.
.@burnaboy wins the Best Male Artist at “That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards 2023”. pic.twitter.com/ylH2TcEIay
— Jeoux (@JeouxJosef) December 31, 2023
Skepta announces new album, “Knife and Fork” to be released later this year.
Renowned British rapper, Skepta is set to make a triumphant return from his hiatus and is now gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his upcoming studio album, “Knife and Fork”. This will mark his first solo project since the widely acclaimed “Ignorance is Bliss” which hit the airwaves back in 2019. Expressing his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support and anticipation for new music. In addition, he provided a sneak peek into a new track, titled “Gas Me Up (Diligent)”, which is set to be released on January 26. The anticipation surrounding this forthcoming endeavour has inundated social media, with fans eagerly expressing their unabated enthusiasm.
SKEPTA — KNIFE AND FORK 💿
NEW ALBUM
🚨COMING 2024🚨 pic.twitter.com/j8wEd23meE
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) January 1, 2024
