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  • Burna Boy, Davido, Tems to headline Afro Nation Portugal

    Burna Boy, Davido, Tems to headline Afro Nation Portugal

    Afrobeats heavyweights Burna Boy, Tems, and Davido have been unveiled as headliners for the fifth edition of Afro Nation.

    The festival, scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 July 2025 at Portimão, Portugal.

    Other global talents joining the trio of Nigerian stars include Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Amaarae, Booba and many more.

    According to the festival’s organisers, The Malachite Group (TMG) each edition of the Afro Nation aimed to capture the magic of the moment.

    “Our fifth anniversary will be a massive celebration, packed with surprises and not-to-be-missed events. We can’t wait to bring the community together again on the beach… Together we move.”

    For Burna Boy, a two-time Grammy nominee and one of Africa’s most exported music icons, the upcoming appearance marks his second time gracing the Afro Nation stage, following his 2019 performance during the festival’s debut edition.

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    Tems is billed to make her Afro Nation debut, a long-anticipated performance that underscores her meteoric rise in the international music scene.

    Davido, a festival mainstay, returns to a stage that has cemented its reputation as a cultural bridge between Africa and the world.

    Past editions of the music festival have featured headliners including ‘Made in Nigeria’ singer, Wizkid, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Baby, cementing Afro Nation’s status as the premier festival for African diasporic music.

    With a star-studded lineup and an ever-expanding audience, Afro Nation Portugal continues to play a pivotal role in amplifying African voices on the world stage.

    Afro Nation was founded in 2019 to unite the African diaspora in a celebration of dance, food, fashion, music.

  • Fave eyes Burna Boy, Olamide, others for debut album collab

    Fave eyes Burna Boy, Olamide, others for debut album collab

    Afrobeats singer Fave has revealed plans to release her highly anticipated debut album next year.

    Speaking in an interview with Taymesan, Fave said she’s got her eyes set on collaborating with some of the industry’s biggest names.

    She expressed enthusiasm about potentially working with Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Lola Young, and Baddo, with whom she has already shared a successful collaboration.

    Fave said her desire to collaborate with Burna Boy may be facilitated by their shared label, potentially paving the way for a fruitful partnership.

    She added that her approach to collaborations is centered around creating mutually beneficial relationships, where both parties feel inspired to work together.

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    She said: “I’m really looking forward to putting out my first album next year. So I’m hoping that I can collaborate with Burna Boy. That would be so amazing. Very, very amazing. I’m hoping I can collaborate with Baddo again. We already have a collaboration but I really want to do more songs with him. I’m hoping I can collaborate with Omah Lay.

    “I’m hoping I can collaborate with Lola Young.  I feel like she’s very fire. Yeah, to be honest, I really, really want to collaborate with lots  of people. I’m just trying to work to the point to where I get to a point where they also feel  like they should collaborate with me. Because I don’t want a collaboration to feel like  someone is doing me like a huge favour.

    “I want it to be like very symbiotic.  Yeah. So that’s what I’m gunning for.And just before I start, you know, naming names,  but because me and Burna Boy are in the same label, that’s why I just put it out there”.

  • VDM: Nigerians have not benefited from Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid

    VDM: Nigerians have not benefited from Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid

    Three of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid have come under fire from controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan for flaunting their luxury lifestyles amid economic hardship in the country.

    In a viral video, VeryDarkMan questioned the trio’s recent multi-billion Naira car purchases, suggesting they were tone-deaf to the struggles of the average Nigerian.

    Yesterday I saw the news that Burna Boy bought a N3.5 billionaire car. The same yesterday Davido bought a car of over 1billion Naira. They have been doing these,” he said.

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    “The question I have for Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido, don’t you people read the room? Una no really dey see country wey una come from? You guys are not the government but I just need to say this.

    The criticism follows Burna Boy’s acquisition of a brand-new McLaren Sienna, reported to cost a staggering N3.5 billion and Davido’s recent purchase of a car reportedly worth over N1 billion.

    Fans and critics alike have been divided over what some perceive as unnecessary displays of wealth during a time when inflation, fuel hikes, and youth unemployment plague Nigeria’s economy.

  • Burna Boy is a blessing but misunderstood – DJ Obi

    Burna Boy is a blessing but misunderstood – DJ Obi

    Popular disc jockey DJ Obi has praised the Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, describing him as a “blessing” and a “great person” who is often misunderstood by the public.

    Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, DJ Obi said many people only see one side of Burna Boy, often shaped by controversies and his online persona.

    He revealed that during personal interactions, he has encountered a genuine and kind version of the artist that is rarely visible to the public.

    “Burna enjoys the attention and the drama online,” Obi noted, “but people don’t really get to see who he truly is behind the scenes.”

    He said: “Rightfully done, now I’ll just speak my mind. You feel me? So I’ll pass the mic to Burna. I feel like he doesn’t get the opportunity to show himself.

    Burna is such a blessing and people misunderstand that. He’s just a man that knows what he wants. You feel me? He’s not going to budge for anybody.

    So don’t disrespect him. He’s not going to disrespect you. To everybody that’s close to him in his life, he’s a huge blessing.

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    “You understand what I’m saying? So I feel like people don’t get to see that. And I feel like sometimes when he gets to talk, people only ask questions that trigger him to show that side of himself, to show that Burna boy that is popping off and all of that. And he enjoys it, to a large extent.

    “He enjoys online with the Twitter, with the tweets and all the exes. I don’t know what they call it now, but he enjoys all that stuff. But I feel like he’s one of the best things in my life because when I get that one-on-one time with him and I see him for that many, or I see him for who he really is, it’s like, he’s a great person.

    You feel me? But maybe he shouldn’t call it that, because part of having him as a blessing in my life is the fact that not everybody can experience him like that. But I just feel like to some level, because he has never been able to talk like this fully, not necessarily talk about himself as Burna boy and like African giant and the colonizers and all that. He’s actually a great guy”.

  • Burna Boy releases ‘Tatata’ featuring Travis Scott

    Burna Boy releases ‘Tatata’ featuring Travis Scott

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has released “Tatata,” the lead single from his upcoming eighth album, ‘No Sign of Weakness.’

    The track fuses Brazilian funk with Nigerian pidgin English and pop rap, featuring a verse from American rapper Travis Scott.

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    It nods to Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Engonga and his widely publicised s3x tape controversy.

    Following the reggae-tinged “Sweet Love” and the hit “Bundle By Bundle” which gathered 24 million Spotify streams and 8.5m video views. 

    Burna Boy also teamed up with Joé Dwèt Filé on the “4 Kampé” remix, blending Afrobeats and Haitian Kompa into a global chart-topper. 

  • Black women are an extension of me – Burna Boy

    Black women are an extension of me – Burna Boy

    Award-winning singer Burna Boy has expressed deep admiration for black women, stating that they are an extension of himself.

    In a recent conversation in Atlanta, Georgia, the acclaimed “African Giant” revealed that his love for black women stems from the fact that they are a part of his own identity.

    The interviewer asked: “What is your favourite thing about black women?”

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    Burna Boy replied: “First of all, it’s the fact that they are an extension of me. I must always love myself, so I must love my black women”.

    The 33-year- old artist is known for promoting Nigeria and the African Heritage in his songs with the use of slang, language, and even African video vixens.

    The one time Grammy award winner has been in the music industry since 2010 but gained popularity in 2012 with his hit single, ‘Like to party’.

  • Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, Adichie shine at 2025 MET Gala

    Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, Adichie shine at 2025 MET Gala

    At the 2025 Met Gala, Nigerian stars made a striking impact, showcasing vibrant African fashion on the red carpet at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    The theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” highlighted precision tailoring fused with cultural identity, and Nigeria’s icons delivered unforgettable looks.

    Tems dazzled in a fusion of Aso-Ebi fabric and modern Western tailoring, seamlessly blending her Nigerian roots with global flair.

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    Burna Boy embodied refined Afrocentric elegance in a custom Ozwald Boateng design while Ayra Starr radiated bold confidence in a sleek, minimalist gown that captured her “sabi girl” essence.

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a host committee member alongside Usher, Tyla, and others, commanded attention in a stunning red gown, cementing her influence in both fashion and culture.

    Their appearances celebrated Nigerian heritage with sophistication and global resonance.

  • Burna Boy releases ‘Sweet Love’ ahead eighth studio album 

    Burna Boy releases ‘Sweet Love’ ahead eighth studio album 

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has released a new single “Sweet Love”, ahead of his highly anticipated eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness”.

    The seductive, reggae-leaning track showcases Burna’s vocal charisma and signature blend of global influences with melodic pop sensibility.

    Produced by Major Seven, “Sweet Love” follows the success of the album’s first single, “Update”, which blended Afrobeats with anthemic energy and sampled Soul II Soul’s iconic “Back to Life”.

    Burna Boy’s recent achievements include becoming the first African artist to headline the Stade de France with a sold-out show and featuring on the cover of Billboard France.

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    He has also collaborated with French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé on the remix of “4 Kampé”, fusing Afrobeats and Haitian Kompa.

    The singer is set to embark on a global stadium tour, with confirmed dates in Berlin and Mönchengladbach.

    Another notable track from the upcoming album is “Bundle By Bundle”, a high-energy song produced by Telz that has already amassed millions of streams and views.

  • Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, others to feature on ‘F1’ movie soundtrack

    Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, others to feature on ‘F1’ movie soundtrack

    Music sensations Burna Boy and Mr Eazi are set to make waves in Hollywood with their inclusion in the lineup for “F1: The Movie – The Album”.

    The soundtrack boasts an impressive array of artists, including British-Nigerian stars Darkoo and Obongjayar, alongside international superstars Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, and Roddy Ricch.

    The album’s tracklist was unveiled on April 29, 2025, with the first single “Lose My Mind” by Don Toliver featuring Doja Cat.

    Rather than featuring in the film itself, the songs on the album are designed to capture the themes and vibe of the movie, serving as a companion piece to enhance the overall experience.

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    “F1: The Movie”, directed by Joseph Kosinski, boasts a star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Shea Whigham, Simone Ashley, Lewis Hamilton, and Javier Bardem.

    Produced by Apple Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film is set to hit theaters on June 27, 2025, alongside the album’s release.

  • Burna Boy is nobody’s mate, respect him – Skales tells fans

    Burna Boy is nobody’s mate, respect him – Skales tells fans

    Afrobeats singer Skales has defended Burna Boy, urging fans and followers to respect the Grammy-winning artist’s name and reputation.

    He expressed frustration over the spread of false information and misquotes attributed to Burna Boy, emphasising that people should be more mindful and responsible in online discourse.

    Skales clarified that Burna Boy does not fraternise with anyone, including him, and shouldn’t be referred to casually or familiarly.

    He implored people to leave Burna Boy alone and not perpetuate fabricated stories or quotes.

    Skales said: “Pls and please put some respect on Burna’s name … Burna is not anybody’s mate, including me … I’ve been seeing some b.s fly around that is made up. Burna never said that … leave that man alone. Much respect to Odg.”

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    Recall that Skales had claimed to have inspired Burna Boy, stating that their collaboration on “Temper Remix” helped boost Burna Boy’s career.

    According to Skales, Burna Boy didn’t have a hit song before the remix, and after working together, Burna Boy’s career took off.

    Skales acknowledges that Burna Boy’s success is his own but believes they inspired each other.

    Skales said, “I inspired Burna Boy. He will agree with me. So, nobody helps anybody. We probably admire ourselves, and we decide to work together.

    “As at then, Burna Boy had no hot song before I featured him on ‘Temper Remix.’

    “It was after our collaboration that he started excelling. I’m not trying to take credit for his success, but he has inspired me over the years, and I believe I inspired him at a point, too.”