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Tyla's "Water" Faces Lawsuit Over Royalty Dispute.

Tyla’s “Water” Faces Lawsuit Over Royalty Dispute.

South African singer Tyla and her producer, Sammy Soso Awuku, are facing a legal challenge in California over her hit song, “Water.” Songwriters Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro have filed a lawsuit alleging they are entitled to a larger share of royalties than they received. Zucca and LoMastro claim they are co-composers and co-authors of […]

Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Nigerian singer Tems has made history by becoming the first female African artist to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was achieved by her collaborative hit “Wait For U,” featuring Future and Drake, which recently crossed the 1 billion stream mark on the popular streaming platform. Released in 2022, “Wait […]

Streams For Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively On Valentine – Spotify.

Streams For Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively On Valentine – Spotify.

Spotify has revealed a surprising trend this Valentine’s Day: Nigerian men are leading the way in streaming heartbreak songs. According to Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, streams of heartbreak songs in Nigeria have surged by a staggering 626 percent between 2022 and 2024. “Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express […]

Wizkid Tops Africa’s Spotify Earnings with $1 Million Monthly Revenue.

Wizkid Tops Africa’s Spotify Earnings with $1 Million Monthly Revenue.

Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has claimed the top spot as Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, raking in an impressive $1 million monthly. This revelation, based on data from music analytics platform Chart Masters, underscores Wizkid’s exceptional global appeal and dominance in the streaming world. In a competitive landscape, Wizkid leads […]

Asake, Olamide and the YBNL Saga - The Risky Business of Running a Record Label: Investments, Losses, and Gains.

Asake, Olamide and the YBNL Saga – The Risky Business of Running a Record Label: Investments, Losses, and Gains.

Running a record label is a high-stakes endeavor that combines creative vision with financial risk. Labels invest heavily in identifying talent, producing music, marketing, and building an artist’s brand. In return, they expect to earn profits from streams, sales, concerts, and endorsements. However, the unpredictable nature of the music industry means labels can face massive […]

Oxlade Earns First RIAA Certification for "Kulosa".

Oxlade Earns First RIAA Certification for “Kulosa”.

Nigerian singer Oxlade has achieved a major milestone in his career with his hit song “Kulosa” receiving a gold certification in the United States. The song, which was released in 2022, has been a global sensation, amassing millions of streams and views worldwide. “Kulosa” has not only been a commercial success but has also garnered […]

Rema Wins Big at ASCAP London Music Awards, "Calm Down" Becomes Billion-Stream Hit.

Rema Wins Big at ASCAP London Music Awards, “Calm Down” Becomes Billion-Stream Hit.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema continued his winning streak while attending Paris Fashion Week. His hit song “Calm Down” took home two major awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards: Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song. The song’s co-writers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, also received recognition for their contributions. This win […]

Davido's "Champion Sound" Crowned King of Amapiano in Nigeria on Spotify.

Davido’s “Champion Sound” Crowned King of Amapiano in Nigeria on Spotify.

Nigerian superstar Davido reigns supreme on Spotify as his hit “Champion Sound” takes the title of the most streamed Amapiano song in the country over the past decade. This news comes as the South African genre continues to dominate globally, surpassing 1.4 billion streams on Spotify in 2023. Nigeria’s love affair with Amapiano is undeniable, […]