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Why Sampling Old Songs is Both Fun and Risky in Afrobeats Singers

23Feb

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

Why Sampling Old Songs is Both Fun and Risky in Afrobeats Singers

Many Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid have made cover versions of several old songs. Which is nice if you are thinking of nostalgia and the throwback. Take for instance Burna Boy’s Last Last — it was purely in Pidgin English, and you somewhat had to listen closer to hear Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough for me. We got the vibe. Then came Ayra Starr, who almost five sampled songs in her discography, including Sare (2021) samples Lijadu Sisters’ Orere Elejigbo, Sability (2023) interpolates Awilo Longomba’s Coupé Bibamba, and Gimme Dat (2025) samples Mary J. Blige and Wyclef Jean’s 911. Although Afrobeats singers add a personal touch and that Afrobeats vibe to the songs they sample, it is worth asking: do Afrobeats top acts need to sample older songs so much W...

Tyla’s Grammy Win Over Davido Has Fans Saying She’s Coming for the 2027 Grammys

3Feb

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, Movies and Television, Revamp

Tyla’s Grammy Win Over Davido Has Fans Saying She’s Coming for the 2027 Grammys

Five artists were nominated for the 2026 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, including Burna Boy for “Love,” Davido feat. Omah Lay for “With You,” Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin for “Hope & Love,” Ayra Starr feat. Wizkid for “Gimme Dat,” and of course, the winning artist, Tyla, with “PUSH 2 START.” Tyla’s Grammy win for her song Push to Start, although it was not much of a shock, also sent social media into a frenzy, as other artists in the same category had a lot more riding on the award. Inspite the disappointment for Nigerian audiences, many fans seem to have turned their sights to the 2027 Grammys, making bold predictions about Tyla’s trending song. Tyla’s Grammy Win, Chart Success,And Why “Chanel” May Win the 2027 Grammy for Best African Music Performanc Tyla'...

Singer Destiny Boy Reportedly Dies at 22

18Jan

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, Pop Culture

Singer Destiny Boy Reportedly Dies at 22

According to reports, upcoming singer and media personality Destiny Boy, Afeez Adeshina, has reportedly passed away at the young age of 22. The rumours began circulating after a video allegedly showing the remains of Afro-Fuji singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, surfaced online. The viral clip further fueled speculation about his reported death, even though no cause of death has been disclosed and his family has yet to make any official statement. Destiny Boy rose to fame in 2015 after releasing a viral cover of Davido’s hit song If. His impressive career began at just 13 years old, when he earned recognition as Nigeria’s youngest Fuji-pop artist. Read Also: 5 January 2026 Nollywood Movies to Watch for Free

DJ Cuppy Announces Social Media Break to Reset and Reconnect

7Jan

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, Movies and Television, Pop Culture, Relationships

DJ Cuppy Announces Social Media Break to Reset and Reconnect

DJ Cuppy has announced that she will be taking some time off social media, assuring fans that she will be back and is only taking a moment to reset and reconnect. She made this announcement across her social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, writing: “Never done this before. I’ll be offline taking a social media break for a little while… I’m starting 2026 with a 21-day biblical fast and after the last few weeks I realised I needed it more than ever.” She added that she needs time for herself and to be hidden with God, also noting that she has a few personal things to process. “I need time for myself and to be hidden with God. I have a few personal things I need to process quietly but please do not worry about me. I am okay. I know I usually post on Facebook every ...

Burna Boy Clarifies His Net Worth, and It’s More Than $28M

5Jan

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, Movies and Television, Pop Culture, Revamp

Burna Boy Clarifies His Net Worth, and It’s More Than $28M

Burna Boy’s net worth continues to spark discussion among fans and onlookers. This is fueled by his display of millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry, private jets, and other luxury assets. In fact, one of the biggest stories of 2025 was the millions of naira in a car gift he promised to Nigerian socialite and businesswoman Sophia Egbueje. All capped with over a billion naira worth of car gifts to his associate, King Manny. It is fair game for fans to ask: how much does Burna Boy make, and how much is the global success—and one of Afrobeats’ biggest exports—worth? Read Also: OnlyFans Model, Envy Erica, Claims “Nasty” Fling With BurnaBoy Burna Boy Reacts to $22M Net Worth Claim Burna Boy's Net Worth According to Google, Burna Boy has an estimated net worth of $28 million in 2025...

Liquorose Biography: Age, BBN, Dance group & Husband

31Dec

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, career woman, Movies and Television, Nigerian Actress, Pop Culture, Relationships, Revamp

Liquorose Biography: Age, BBN, Dance group & Husband

Liquorose, Afije Rose Omokhoa, is a well-known Nigerian choreographer, performer, reality TV personality, and social media influencer. Liquorose's popularity grew more after an appearance in the sixth season of BBNaija (Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye). At the time of her appearance, even though Hazel Oyeze "Whitemoney" Onou won, she was a fan favourite pick as the winner, so much so that she was a runner-up for the Shine Ya Eye season of Big Brother Naija. Even though a vast majority of her fan base and popularity emerged after her appearance on Big Brother Naija, she also had a significant following and credibility, with an impressive social media presence and a strong foothold in Nigeria's entertainment space. Liquorose was popularly known as a choreographer's dancer, and...

OnlyFans Model, Envy Erica, Claims “Nasty” Fling With BurnaBoy

5Jan

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, Movies and Television, Pop Culture, Relationships, Revamp

OnlyFans Model, Envy Erica, Claims “Nasty” Fling With BurnaBoy

Burna Boy is back in the middle of online chatter after OnlyFans model and influencer Erica Scott, also known as Envy Erica, made some bold claims about an alleged past hookup with the Nigerian superstar. During a recent appearance on Big Homie Kodaq's Big Homies House podcast, Erica opened up about what she described as a week-long fling between herself, Burna Boy, and one of her close friends. Although this never made headlines at the time, according to her, the situation happened a couple of years ago during one of Burna Boy's afterparties in Los Angeles "Honestly, um he was having an afterparty. This was a couple years ago. You know, he had an afterparty. He put me in the section and I'm like, okay, I was like, you going with me? And he wasn't going to be like, no, I'm not going...

Temi and Mr Eazi Reveal Surprising Moments from Their Secret Destination Weddings

24Dec

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

African Homes, African Marriage, AfroBeat, Love, Movies and Television, Pop Culture, Relationships, Revamp

Temi and Mr Eazi Reveal Surprising Moments from Their Secret Destination Weddings

Temi and Mr Eazi (real names: Temi Otedola and Tosin Ajibade) recently shared something that surprised them as they planned and lived out their destination weddings. You may recall that the two shocked netizens when a picture of their very private, low-key white wedding in Iceland made its way online. Despite their celebrity status, they managed to have three weddings in three different countries, and many of their fans only found out months later. Read Also: DJ Cuppy Reflects on Sibling Rivalry and Celebrates the Otedola Sisters’ Success Sticking to their original plan and MO of keeping details close to their hearts and letting fans know what and when they want, Temi and Mr Eazi continued to value their privacy throughout the process. However, fans are once again getting a gl...

Femi Otedola grins as he receives a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola

12Jan

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

African culture, African Homes, AfroBeat, Money and Finance, Relationships, Revamp

Femi Otedola grins as he receives a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola

Femi Otedola was all smiles as he unboxed a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola, who recently tied the knot with afrobeat singer, Mr. Eazi. Before he got to the gift proper, he opened an adorable note that read: “No matter how hard it gets, at least you don't have ugly children.” He opened the box, which contained an Ayo, also known as Ayo Olopon, a traditional Yoruba strategy board game from Nigeria played by two players using a carved wooden board with 12 holes and 48 seeds or pebbles. In fact, for children from lower-class homes, twelve holes are dug in the ground, and the pebbles are different-colored stones. These traditional materials are quite different from the ones Temi Otedola gifted her billionaire father. In true billionaire fashion, the board seemed...

Chioma Akpotha and Uche Jombo’s Fun Duet Leaves Omoni Oboli Green With Envy

17Feb

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

AfroBeat, career woman, Nigerian Actress, Relationships, Revamp

Chioma Akpotha and Uche Jombo’s Fun Duet Leaves Omoni Oboli Green With Envy

In a fun and nostalgic Instagram post, popular Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha and triple threat (producer, actor, and director) Uche Jombo jumped on what seemed to be their version of the viral Nicki Minaj's 'Beez in the Trap' duet as they lip-synced to Princess Njideka Okeke's Akanchawa. They did it with a fun and interesting twist that caught the eyes of many netizens, who couldn't help but reminisce on how the song made them feel back in the day. Several fans and celebrities, including Mo Abudu and Mercedes Richards, left cheerful comments. Nollywood rising star Genoveva Umeh added: "I know this song word for word 😂" But in the midst of the excitement, one major comment stood out. The brains behind the viral YouTube series Love In Every Word, Omoni Oboli, reacted w...

Honourable Natasha & 2Baba: Relationship Confirmed–Biography, Political Career & Love Story

1Aug

By Mariam EmilyNo Comments

2023 Elections, African Homes, AfroBeat, career woman, Revamp

Honourable Natasha & 2Baba: Relationship Confirmed–Biography, Political Career & Love Story

As the love story between 2Baba and Honorable Natasha unfolds right before our eyes, it is quite obvious that lots of people would be curious as to who she is, what she does, and how she came into the picture. We would go on to speculate, but according to 2Baba, his and Annie's marriage ended a long time ago, and they have filed for divorce, which makes it okay to pursue another love interest, which now happens to be the Edo-born politician. Because Honorable Natasha hasn't been in the spotlight as much, there isn’t much besides a few clips of family here and there, an impressive career in politics, and now, the developing love story with one of Africa's finest. Who Is Honourable Natasha? Honorable Natasha Osawaru Irobosa is an Edo-born politician known for her contributions to Ed...

What you should expect in a typical Nigerian kitchen

3Jan

By Mariam Emily5 Comments

African culture, African Food, African Homes, African Marriage, AfroBeat, Revamp, Travel

What you should expect in a typical Nigerian kitchen

Nigerian cuisine stands out as one of the most distinctive in West Africa and across the globe. When you enter a typical Nigerian kitchen, you can anticipate a rich assortment of ingredients, condiments, and flavors. Whether exploring the food culture in Nigeria, indulging in dishes prepared by Nigerians, or experiencing the culinary delights of Nigerian homes, tourists will surely encounter at least one of these remarkable elements. We are not referring to the space in a home or restaurant where we make food. We are talking about any kitchen or location where a typical Nigerian is in charge. Some of the most popular dining cultures of Nigerians Depending on how you feel about this, we can also refer to the most common dining habits of the most typical Nigerian foo...

Davido is no doubt the most featured artist in Africa 2021.

1Aug

By Mariam Emily2 Comments

AfroBeat, Revamp

Davido is no doubt the most featured artist in Africa 2021.

Davido is fast becoming the most featured Afrobeat artist, raking in several local, international, and intercontinental collaborations with a string of talented and diverse artists. OBO is available to upcoming Nigerian artists like Mr Peak and Twist Berry and the entire members of his coveted 30BG. David Adeleke is leaving his mark on the Nigerian music industry, the African music scene, and the global music scene at the same time. David Adeleke has several features and collaborations with several local and international accreditations setting him as one of the most sought-after artists for influence, talent, and affluence.Nigeria is the entertainment center in Africa and is known for creating music, movies, and other entertainment consumables. This inevitably means that the most feat...