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Oladips calls out Qdot for revealing his health status at a critical moment.

Rumours about the supposed demise of Oladips, a rising Nigerian rapper, circulated online approximately two weeks ago. Initially confirmed by Oladips himself through his official social media account, subsequent hearsay began to speculate that the rapper had actually orchestrated his death. Shedding light on the situation, Qdot, a fellow artist, was the first to disclose the truth that Oladips was indeed alive. Qdot has come under fire from the rapper for disclosing his medical condition while his family was still uncertain. Fans, who strongly believe he staged his death to generate publicity for his latest album, which coincidentally dropped the day after his supposed demise, have expressed their disappointment with the rapper’s behaviour.

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Rema is Africa’s most streamed artiste in 2023 with 1.6 billion streams.

Global superstar, Rema is among the leading figures propelling the Afrobeats genre on a worldwide scale. Without a doubt, 2023 has become the biggest year of Rema’s career. His global hit, “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, became the first African song to cross the one billion mark on Spotify. Rema’s remarkable achievement on Spotify has just been unveiled in the recently concluded 2023 Spotify Wrapped. In an unprecedented feat, Rema surpassed a staggering 1.6 billion streams, captivating a vast audience of 142.6 million listeners worldwide. What’s more, his music was played for an astonishing 88 million hours across an impressive 184 countries. This groundbreaking milestone positions Rema as the inaugural African artiste to attain such unparalleled success on the platform.

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Burna Boy “Love, Damini” has now been certified BRIT gold.

Afrofusion artiste, Burna Boy continues to extend his legacy as one of the biggest African cross over artistes in the United Kingdom. His seventh studio project, “Love, Damini” which spawned hits like “Last Last”, “It’s Plenty” and “For My Hands” was the first Nigerian album to peak at number two in the UK Albums chart. “Love, Damini” has now been certified gold in the country. This is his second studio album to receive a BRIT gold certification after “African Giant”. He is the only Nigerian artiste with two BRIT certified gold albums.

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New Wizkid tattoo that has got people talking in social media.

Wizkid has recently increased his presence in the busy streets of Lagos, which is quite a contrast from his past few years. Despite fans longing for new music, it appears that Wizkid is finding enjoyment in his personal life. A set of fresh images reveals that he has adorned a new tattoo around his neck with the word “pray” inscribed on it. As expected, this has sparked a variety of mixed reactions across social media platforms. Opinions vary regarding the quality of the tattoo on him, with some expressing dissatisfaction. Conversely, there are individuals who passionately support Wizkid’s body art choices and argue that his tattoos hold significance beyond mere aesthetics; they symbolize important moments or people in his life.

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Davido’s album is Nigerian top streamed album on Boomplay in 2023.

Boomplay has experienced consistent growth and has established itself as one of Nigeria’s largest music streaming platforms. Over the years, the user base has significantly expanded. As we approach 2023, the platform has disclosed that Davido’s album, Timeless, is the most streamed album on Boomplay. Following closely behind is Asake’s debut album, Mr. Money with the Vibe, while Omah Lay’s Boy Alone takes the third spot.

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