Ade Adebayo weighs in on the “pave way” narrative in the Nigerian music industry.
The news around older artists paving way for new artists have been one of the biggest narratives within the Afrobeats scene. Music enthusiast, Ade Adebayo has however just weighed in on the trending narrative. After Burna Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK also took to X to indicate that nobody paved the way for him. Opposing this stance, Adebayo has insisted that without a doubt, older generations paved way for the next generation of artists, noting that pride, ego and a lack of appreciation of history are the major reasons fuelling that opinion.
"Indeed, people paved the way for you…It is just pride, ego, and a lack of appreciation of history that makes artistes say things like 'nobody paved the way for them'"
– Ade Adeayo pic.twitter.com/uLNoSxwwBl
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 24, 2024
Adekunle Gold thrills fans at sold out concert in Birmingham.
Nigerian music star, Adekunle Gold has continued his Tequila Ever After Concert series after a successful North American tour. Thrilling the fans with popular records and breath taking performances, what was most impressive was Adekunle Gold’s heart warming message to Sickle Cell survivors. The artist, who is himself a Sickle Cell survivor, shared his story and shouted out to other survivors around the world. This gesture has melted the hearts of fans, who are taking to social media to express their huge support for him.
Adekunle Gold’s heartwarming message to sickle cell survivors.pic.twitter.com/gXkgH0MHkX
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 25, 2024
Pedro Pascal reveals the feeling filming “The Last of Us” season 2.
Acclaimed Hollywood star, Pedro Pascal is back to filming the new season of popular HBO drama, The Last of Us. After winning the best male in a drama series at the SAG Awards on Saturday, the actor teased the potential season two of the much-acclaimed series. In an interview with popular magazine, PEOPLE, Pascal revealed that the filming for the new season has been really amazing, whilst also lauding the casts’ efforts and dedication.
Pedro Pascal says filming for #TheLastOfUs S2 is ‘going amazing’
(via @DEADLINE) pic.twitter.com/UXTWjRs7GN
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) February 25, 2024
UMG acquires majority stake in Nigerian company, Mavin Records.
Global company, Universal Music Group has just announced that it has acquired a major stake in Mavin Records. The record label, owned by popular producer and music executive, Don Jazzy, has been one of the biggest music hub in the Nigerian music industry, producing big stars like Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Rema, Ayra Starr and Magixx. In UMG’s announcement, the deal is expected to be actualized, with the regulatory approval process set to be complete by the third quarter of the year.
Breaking🚨: UMG to acquire majority stake in Nigerian music company Mavin Global.
Universal Music Group has the announcement of a majority investment in Mavin Global pending regulatory approval. It hopes to close the deal by the end of Q3 this year. pic.twitter.com/yNDYq2daCO
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) February 26, 2024
The Weeknd is the most consumed artist across all digital platforms.
Canadian singer and songwriter, The Weeknd continues to hold his place as one of the biggest stars globally. Currently with the most subscribers on Spotify globally, he boosts of one of the biggest fan bases in the world and despite not releasing any project since his 2022’s “Dawn FM”, he has been announced as the most consumed artist across all digital platforms globally. He will be looking to maintain this lead with his new album set to be released later this year.
The Weeknd is currently the most consumed male artist on all digital platforms worldwide. pic.twitter.com/Hq653q0EpR
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) February 25, 2024
