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New stories across Afrobeats performances, RIAA certification and new releases.

Latest update within Nigeria’s music industry

Fans still in awe of Wizkid’s Open Air Frauenfeld festival performance.

Wizkid has been on the road, headlining and being a special guest at some of the biggest music festivals around the world such as the Afronstion, Rolling Loud and Glastonbury. A week ago, he headlined Switzerland’s biggest music festival, which records the attendance of about 150 thousand. Most individuals in attendance had on social media, disclosed the experience of witnessing the Afrobeats icon live. A week ago since this performance, fans are still using it as reference point to show how far the African culture continues to grow.

@onlywizkidayo

@Openair Frauenfeld 🖤🦅

♬ original sound – Wizkid🦅 ✪

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Rema’s “Calm Down” now 4 times platinum in America.

With the initial success of “Essence” in America, different Afrobeats songs have been taking huge strides in the country. One of these songs is Rema’s “Calm Down”. The song, which features star, Selena Gomes, has now sold 4 million RIAA copies in America, making the song certified 4 times platinum. The song joins Wizkid’s Essence and Clay’s “Love Nwantiti” as the only African songs to go platinum in the United States.

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King Promise’s “Terminator” hitting the global sphere.

King Promise has invaded the biggest music markets since his introduction. His collaborations with some of Africa’s finest artistes like Wizkid and Mr. Eazi was sufficient to introduce him to Africa’s biggest entertainment market and since, he has been on a good trajectory, dropping cross-country hit songs. His recently released “Terminator” is presently Africa’s most sought after song. The Ghanaian artiste has in fact, featured Nigeria’s Young John, who has gone on a streak of no miss this year, for the remix. The song is performing well achieving a high ranking across all streaming platforms and even on TikTok.

@iamkingpromise

♬ Terminator (feat. Young Jonn) – King Promise

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Omah Lay’s “Joanna” is the perfect groove to start the week.

Unarguably one of Nigeria’s finest songwriters, Omah Lay continues to capture our hearts with his rhythm and expressive vulnerability. His debut studio album has proved to be one of the best in the Afrobeats scene and since releasing a deluxe version, numerous fans have pointed out “Joanna” as the song that puts them in the mood. The song, which is hinged on expressing his immense desire. Definitely, this track is a hit waiting to be explored.

@omah_lay

Joanna 💜

♬ original sound – Lyrics Square

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Patoranking teases new music, “Tonight” with Popcaan.

Known for his “vibey” Reggae and Dancehall tune, Patoranking has been able to successfully shape a niche that differentiates him from most Nigerian artistes. In the phase for a new project, Patoranking has just teased his fans with a new wavy tune. Titled “Tonight”, the song is set to feature Jamaica’s very own, Popcaan and with the two artistes being quite similar with their sounds, fans are over the moon regarding this song, which they think will be an instant hit.

@officialpatorankingfire

U heard the new vibe yet??? Tonight feat @Popcaan 🔥🔥❤️🇳🇬🇯🇲🇬🇭

♬ original sound – Patoranking

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