The 2023 BET Awards, held on Sunday night, celebrated the achievements of hip-hop’s biggest stars from the past year. Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Tems emerged victorious, while Davido delivered a captivating performance at the event. Tems was recognized in the Best Collaboration category for her contribution to the Grammy award-winning song “Wait For U”…
ByteDance, the parent company of the popular video-sharing app TikTok, has made an exciting entry into the music streaming industry with its new service, TikTok Music. This innovative streaming platform combines the immense popularity of TikTok with the revenue potential of paid music subscriptions, creating a unique offering in the market. TikTok Music, initially launched…
In a thrilling grand finale held in Lagos, Victory Gbakara emerged as the winner of Nigerian Idol season eight. The talented 25-year-old singer, songwriter, and lawyer from Delta State claimed the coveted title, walking away with the impressive ₦100 million grand prize. Hosted by the charismatic IK, the show captivated viewers who had the power…
Omah Lay and Ayra Starr, two prominent Afrobeats stars, have been featured on the deluxe edition of the soundtrack for Marvel’s animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”. This highly anticipated second installment follows the critical and commercial success of the prequel, “Spider-Verse,” which grossed over $380 million upon its release in 2018. The album was produced…
In a groundbreaking accomplishment, Rihanna has become the first female artist to amass ten songs with over 1 billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable feat has solidified her status as a dominant force in the industry. The news was confirmed in a recent report, causing a wave of excitement among her fans. Ever the social…
Sigag Lauren and Ric Hassani, two sensational Nigerian artists, are set to dazzle music lovers with their highly anticipated EP, ‘Wish You Were Here.’ This collaborative project showcases the unique artistry of both Sigag Lauren and Ric Hassani, promising an enchanting musical experience that will resonate with listeners worldwide. ‘Wish You Were Here’ is a…
Embed from Getty Images According to the Financial Times, Universal Music Group (UMG) has requested that DSPs block AI from having access to copyrighted content. This is because of concerns about AI firms importing copyrighted music from platforms into their systems, allowing the bots to process the lyrics and music, and then effectively producing melodies…
Surely you must have heard of ChatGPT, an innovative AI language model. But do you know that it can become your virtual companion in the realm of music.
This is a 2-part article. Click here to read Part 1 Independent artists have more options than ever before to distribute their music to streaming platforms and digital retailers. These “options” are sometimes known as digital aggregators or distributors, and they serve as intermediaries between musicians and online music retailers. They primarily serve the purpose…
Davido continues with his Timeless Tour, making a recent stop at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC, filling and selling out the massive 21,000 capacity venue. During the show, he delighted the audience with an assortment of classics and tracks fom the recently released Timeless album. Davido’s ‘Timeless’ album has achieved remarkable feats in…