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The latest news within the Afrobeats and US music scene.

New stories across the global music space

Online skit maker, KieKie, shows off drumming skills.

Popular skit maker and online personality, KieKie, has just broken the internet with her drumming skills. In a viral video which is presumed to be skit, she enacted the different drumming techniques used by many drummers across Nigeria’s churches. Fans have been astounded by this new discovery. While we are still marveling over this wonder, numerous fans have taken to social media, attesting to her ability to kill whatever she does, whether drumming or acting.


Asake’s WORK OF ART debuts #2 on Spotify Top Albums Global.

Since his breakout hit, YBNL superstar, Asake, has successfully cemented his name as one of Afrobeats’ best. In the space of two years, the talented artiste has controlled the wave of Nigeria’s music, amassing huge numbers, selling out venues and topping charts, both locally and globally. His sophomore album, WORK OF ART, is an evidence of his greatness. The album has scored a #2 debut on the Spotify Top Albums Global. This ties Burna Boy’s LOVE, DAMINI as the highest peaking Afrobeats album on this chart.

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Gunna’s A GIFT AND A CURSE aiming for top 2 Billboard debut.

American rapper and singer, Gunna, has been a victim of online and physical backlashes since his release from jail. In fact, other rappers have taken subtle shots at him for allegedly snitching. His recently released album which details his introspection over the last year, was predicted to receive less attention from the audience. Contrary to this, the album has done well in its first week, going top of United States Apple and Spotify charts. The album is predicted to debut at #2 on the US Billboard Chart, selling 80k units in its first week.

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New Seyi Vibez’s snippet surfaces online.

After being underground for a while, Seyi Vibez has grown to become one of the hottest prospects within Nigeria’s music scene. With his hit singles and consecutive albums, the independent artiste has created a trajectory that has helped his musical sustainability. Beautifully, the star talent does not seem to be showing any sign of slowing down. A new snippet from the Vibez’s desk is presently making waves online. The very groovy snippet has received a lot of positive reviews from fans, who are now demanding a quick release of the full song.

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Wizkid tours Tottenham Stadium ahead of his scheduled show.

Arguably the biggest name in Afrobeats, Wizkid continues to take huge strides towards connecting the world with the Afrobeats genre. Upon conquering arenas and global charts, the star is scheduled to take on stadiums, like his colleague, Burna Boy. Recall that Wizkid sold out three consecutive nights at the O2 Arena, giving fans wonderful experiences with his performances. He will be hoping to replicate this at the Tottenham stadium which is scheduled for July 29.

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