Rema dominates with 5 nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Dubbed Prince of Afrobeats, Rema has had a phenomenal all round year, especially with his hit song, “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez. The song which spend over a year on Billboard Top 100 charts, peaking at number three on the chart, has seen Rema clinch numerous international awards, including the BET awards. The Mavin Records signee has again dominated the newly announced iHeartRadio Music awards, with five nominations including Song of the year, best African music act and best new act (pop). Wizkid and Burna Boy are also nominated in the Best African Music act category.
Rema dominates with five nominations, making him the most nominated African act at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards 🦇
• Song Of The Year
• Best African Music Act
• Best New Artist (Pop)
• Best Collaboration
• Pop Song Of The Year pic.twitter.com/I3fLUAC51R— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) January 19, 2024
Alex reveals what Gistlover’s false allegation caused her brand.
Nigerians have raised concerns over the widespread of false allegations from online bloggers and it seems the Police force are now involved in curbing this menace. Popular social media blog, Gist lover were allegedly arrested last week and Ex Big Brother Naija star, Alex Unusual has raised her voice over the harm that the false allegations from Gist Lover in 2021, caused her brand. In 2021, she was alleged to be having affairs with married men, including popular comedian, AY. Talking about the situation, she noted that she lost numerous deals due to the false allegations. Nigerians are calling for these online bloggers to be checked, in a bid to curb the menace of widespread false allegations.
I lost a deal after Gistlover’s false allegation about me 2 years ago – Alex pic.twitter.com/oCHmU9pj3K
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) January 19, 2024
Ckay announces new two pack EP set to be released next week.
Global superstar, Ckay has enjoyed global limelight since his “Love Nwantiti” received international acclaim in 2020. Since, he has released more hits including “Watawi” and “Emiliano”. Since he released the deluxe of his album last year, he has gone on a long hiatus. In a new social media post, Ckay has just announced that he will be releasing a new 2-pack EP which will be released in the next seven days. Fans have since shown elation following the potential return of the Afro-Emo artist.
CKay announces new music dropping in 7 days. Y’all ready? pic.twitter.com/XuZH8xuJif
— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) January 19, 2024
Odunsi The Engine shares two snippets, set for potential release.
Alte artiste, Odunsi The Engine continues to tease new snippets and fans are convinced that he might be set to release a new project. He has just released two new snippets on twitter, including one which features a sample of Asa’s hit song, “Eye Adaba”. While there has been no announcement as regards the release of any new song. Regardless, fans are hopeful that a new release will come soon.
Odunsi The Engine shares two new snippets.
Which one are you feeling? pic.twitter.com/VVsN8T2D0O
— SHFL (@whatsonshuffle) January 19, 2024
Chike’s “Egwu” featuring MohBad reaches #1 on Apple Music NG chart.
Since the tragic death of talented Nigerian singer, MohBad, his music has enjoyed astronomic support from many Nigerians. His posthumous collaboration with Chike, “Egwu” has become one of the biggest songs in the country since its release. The song has just dethroned Wizkid’s “IDK” featuring Zlatan Ibile to claim the number one on Apple Music NG. The song is also number one across Nigeria’s AudioMack, Boomplay, iTunes, Shazam and Spotify.
JUST IN 🚨
Chike & Mohbad’s “Egwu” has peaked at #1 on Nigeria Apple Music Top Songs chart. 🎉
It’s also #1 on Nigeria’s Audiomack, Boomplay, iTunes, Spotify & Shazam. pic.twitter.com/EQ4dtKDx15
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) January 19, 2024