Buju Banton criticizes Afrobeats failing to acknowledge its Caribbean roots.
Afrobeats is gaining global recognition with Nigerian artists winning international awards, collaborating with global stars, and headlining major concerts. However, Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall icon Buju Banton recently critiqued the genre during an interview on the Drinking Champs Podcast. Banton argued that while Afrobeats is on the rise, it lacks the depth and social impact found in Reggae, which addresses life’s struggles and political issues. He also noted that Afrobeats, like Reggaeton, draws heavily from Reggae and Dancehall but fails to acknowledge its Caribbean roots. Banton criticized Afrobeats for distancing itself from Jamaican artists, opting to collaborate with artists from other continents instead, despite the influence of Dancehall and Reggae on the genre. These remarks have sparked backlash from Afrobeats fans on social media.
“They didn’t try to connect with Jamaica the root, they connect with everyone else except us. But when you look at what they’re doing, their music is not freeing Africa” – Reggae legend Buju Banton on Afrobeats not giving Jamaica and Reggeae credits.
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) August 11, 2024
Drake’s “Housekeeping Knows” fails to get 1m+ opening day stream on Spotify.
Canadian rapper, Drake recently released new music on his 100gig website, followed by an official drop across streaming platforms. However, one track, “Housekeeping Knows,” featuring Atlanta rapper Latto, garnered 901,000 streams on Spotify on its first day—marking the first time since 2015 that a new Drake song failed to surpass one million opening day streams on the platform. This dip in streams has sparked speculation among hip hop fans, who suggest it could be a consequence of Drake’s recent loss in a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar.
Drake & Latto's 'Housekeeping Knows' was streamed 901k times in its opening day on Spotify 📈
It is the first time a new Drake song has failed to get over one million opening day streams on Spotify since 2015. pic.twitter.com/HWrf07JuVY
— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDayy) August 11, 2024
Olamide working on a new project weeks after releasing Ikigai.
YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, remains one of Nigeria’s longest-serving hip-hop artists. He recently released his new album, “Ikigai”, which features standout tracks like “Hello Habibi” and “Metaverse” and has been performing exceptionally well. In a recent interview, Olamide discussed the inspiration behind the album, which marks his return to music after nearly four years. He also revealed that he is already working on new music. This morning, he heightened fans’ anticipation by posting a snippet of new music on his X page, hinting at another upcoming release and his 15th career album.
🚨JUST IN: Olamide is already working on another Studio Album.
— His 15th Career project. 📀👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/eyCSj6Xc8C
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) August 12, 2024
Rumours claim Ciara is being billed to headline the 2025 Super Bowl.
Following Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024, speculation began over who would headline the 2025 performance, with names like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift being mentioned. However, according to rumours, Ciara has been approached by the NFL and has accepted the offer to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Sources also revealed that Ciara’s new studio album is set to be released around the same time as her Super Bowl performance, making it a significant moment in her career. While this news has sparked excitement among some fans, who are eager to see Ciara take the stage again, others believe she isn’t the most deserving at the moment.
🚨 According to a reliable source, Ciara accepted the NFL offer and will performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025!
— The source also confirmed that Ciara’s upcoming new studio album will be released around the time of her Super Bowl performance. pic.twitter.com/Ab9q5Lf7PE
— Celebs Love Ciara (@CiaraCelebs) August 11, 2024
Miley Cyrus becomes the youngest person to be inducted as a Disney Legend.
American singer, Miley Cyrus has been inducted as a Disney Legend, making her the youngest-ever star to receive this honour. Cyrus, who gained fame as the lead in “Hannah Montana” at age 13, expressed deep gratitude to her fans during Disney’s biennial fan convention. Reflecting on her time on the show, the Grammy-winning singer credited her fans for making her “dream a reality” and received a standing ovation for her dedication to the role. Introduced with a rendition of the “Hannah Montana” theme, “Best of Both Worlds,” an emotional Cyrus remarked, “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” dedicating the award to the character and her loyal fans. She concluded with, “This is the life.”
Miley Cyrus becomes the youngest person in history to be inducted into Disney Legends. pic.twitter.com/pFgkF5TNhj
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 12, 2024
