Victony previews new single, “Everything” to be released on Friday.
One of Afrobeats’ new school stars, Victony has been consistent with releasing hit singles, the latest being the global song, “Soweto” which enjoyed collaborations from Rema, Omah Lay and Don Toliver and entered the Billboard Canadian top 100 chart. He is now set to release a new song, “Everything” which interpolates Post Malone and Swae Lee’s hit song, “Sunflower”. Fans on social media have expressed their likeness for this song which will be released on Friday. Victony continues to serve hit songs and “Everything” will have the potential to be his second global hit song.
VICTONY FT. POST MALONE & SWAE LEE.
“EVERYTHING” OUT AT MIDNIGHT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aGjGOwdX0U
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) February 8, 2024
Asake wins Best African Music Act at the coveted 2024 Mobo Awards.
Nigerian superstar, Asake has conquered the local music scene and has been on a global trajectory, especially with his sophomore album, “Work of Art”. In truth, the YBNL signee has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the Nigerian music industry, attaining global acclaim within two years of fame. After the Grammy Awards heartbreak, Asake has just won the 2024 Mobo Award for the best African music act. Asake will, no doubt, etch his name in the history books of the Nigerian music industry.
Asake wins Best African Act at the #MOBOAwards 🏆 👏 pic.twitter.com/jP8Uw38Xhi
— TXT (@txt_mag) February 7, 2024
Nicki Minaj previews collaboration with Burna Boy on social media.
The recent global successes of Afrobeats have been crucial to bridging the gap and propelling collaborations between the Western and African artists. The likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido have played very important roles in making this happen. Acclaimed rapper, Nicki Minaj looks to have a collaboration with Burna Boy. She played a verse which looks to be a remix of Burna Boy’s hit song, “Tested, Approved and Trusted”. It is still unknown, when the song will be released.
Nicki Minaj teases a new song with Burna Boy.
pic.twitter.com/F5XtRlkUDF— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) February 7, 2024
Iyanya releases official music videos for all 13 tracks on his new album.
Nigerian music star, Iyanya looks to be fighting his way back to fans’ hearts. After consecutive hit songs, “Like” which features Kizz Daniel and “One Side” with Mayorkun and Tekno, he has now released his new album, “Once Upon a Cat”. However, it is not the album’s name that has fascinated fans the most but Iyanya’s decision to release music videos for all 13 tracks off the album at once. This is a never-done-before strategy in the Nigerian music industry and fans have lauded his effort to try something different.
Iyanya has released official music videos for all 13 tracks on his new album “Once Upon a Cat.”
All 13 new videos are up on his YouTube now. pic.twitter.com/jep0mYkLKE
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) February 7, 2024
Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” becomes two times RIAA Diamond in the US.
Post Malone and Swae Lee’s hit collaboration, “Sunflower” off the 2018 Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse animation has just gone double RIAA platinum certification in the United States, becoming the highest certified song of all times with an equivalent of over 20 million units sold in the region. RIAA CEO and Chairman, Mitch Glazier has congratulated the duo, noting that both artistes have raised the bar as to what creative partnership and infectious collaborations can achieve.
.@PostMalone and @SwaeLee's "Sunflower" makes history as the first 2x Diamond single in US @RIAA history.
It's the highest certified single ever, denoting over 20 million units. pic.twitter.com/yueKnqCuo8
— chart data (@chartdata) February 8, 2024
