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TikTok Unveils Global Year in Music 2025: The Songs That Defined a Viral Generation TikTok has released its highly anticipated Global Year in Music 2025 rankings, revealing the 20 songs that captivated the world through viral challenges, heartfelt storytelling, and endless repeat plays. The list reflects TikTok’s undeniable influence on music discovery, cultural exchange, and global hit-making. This year’s ranking highlights the platform’s growing love for Afrobeats, Dancehal

YouTube Reveals Nigeria’s Most-Watched Music Videos of 2025 YouTube has officially released its list of the most-watched and most influential music videos in Nigeria for 2025 and the results highlight a year shaped by gospel revival, Afrobeats powerhouses, and a new generation of creative voices. The ranking captures the diversity of Nigeria’s vibrant music culture, featuring everything from spiritually uplifting visuals to energetic Afrobeats hits that dominated the streets

Lamine Yamal Breaks Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League Record in Barcelona’s 2–1 Victory Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal continues to carve his name into football history after breaking yet another UEFA Champions League record this time surpassing a milestone previously held by Kylian Mbappé. During Barcelona’s hard-fought 2–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday night, the 17-year-old registered a decisive assist for Jules Kounde, further cementing his reputation a

Mohamed Salah Sparks Fresh Controversy After Being Dropped from Liverpool Squad Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has once again come under intense scrutiny following Arne Slot’s decision to leave the forward out of the first team for three consecutive matches. The tension surrounding the situation escalated further after it was confirmed that Salah would not travel with the squad for their UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan. In the midst of rising speculation,

Chelsea Receive Positive Update on Liam Delap’s Injury Ahead of Busy December Schedule Chelsea fans can breathe a slight sigh of relief as new reports provide clarity on the injury status of forward Liam Delap, who was recently sidelined during a crucial period of the season. How Did the Injury Happen? Delap was forced off with a shoulder injury during Chelsea’s goalless draw against Bournemouth. The incident ruled him out of action as the Blues prepared for their Champions L

Dave Announces 2026 The Boy Who Played the Harp World Tour Following Record-Breaking Album Success British rapper and master storyteller Dave has officially announced his highly anticipated 2026 world tour, titled The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour. The global arena run will take him across Europe, the UK and Ireland, North America, and Australia, marking his first full headline tour in several years. The tour follows the release of Dave’s critically acclaimed third studio albu

Kcee Breaks Silence on Long-Rumored Rift With Flavour, Reveals Origin of Tension Nigerian music star Kcee has finally addressed the long-standing speculation surrounding his relationship with highlife sensation Flavour, offering new clarity on what may have sparked the rumored rift between them. The conversation around their tension resurfaced in 2024 after Flavour publicly criticized an unnamed artist for allegedly copying his style. Although he mentioned no names, Kcee resp

Gunna Set to Headline 2025 Detty December Fest in Lagos as WUNNA World Tour Hits Nigeria American rap superstar Gunna is officially bringing the energy to Lagos this festive season as he headlines the 2025 Detty December Fest, marking a major stop on his global WUNNA World Tour. The chart-topping rapper known for hits like Fukumean, Drip Too Hard, and Pushin P will take the stage at the Ilubirin waterfront in Ikoyi on Monday, December 29, 2025. A Highly Anticipated Return to

Champz, Wizkid’s 14-Year-Old Son, Reveals the UK Rap Influences Behind His Breakout EP Champion’s Arrival Rising Nigerian rapper Champz, the 14-year-old son of global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, is carving out his own lane in the music world and he’s finally shedding light on the inspirations fueling his rapid rise. In a new interview with Glitch Africa, Champz opened up about the creative forces behind his debut EP, Champion’s Arrival, offering fans a deeper understanding of

Young Jonn Reveals the Deep Creative History Behind His Partnership With Asake Music producer and singer Young Jonn has opened up about the long-standing creative chemistry between himself and Afrobeats powerhouse Asake, revealing that their bond dates back long before either artist became a global name. In a recent radio interview, Young Jonn shared that he and Asake had been making music together for years long before fame, hit records, or industry recognition entered the p

Davido Reveals the Musical Icons Who Inspired His Rise to Stardom Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the artists who shaped his decision to pursue a career in music, crediting some of Hip Hop and R&B’s biggest names as his earliest creative influences. Speaking during an appearance at the Grammy Museum, Davido explained that his childhood soundtrack was filled with American urban music. He grew up fascinated by the raw energy of 50 Cent, the melodic swagger of Nel

Chike Opens Up About Faith, Church, and the Personal Moment That Made Him Stop Attending Nigerian singer Chike is making headlines after opening up about the deeply personal experiences that shaped his relationship with faith while also trending online for a heartwarming gesture toward a loyal fan. In a recent conversation, Chike recounted an awkward incident from years ago that caused him to step away from church gatherings. He recalled visiting a church where the praise-and

Nigerian rising star Shallipopi has officially cemented his place as one of Africa’s most influential young artists after winning Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa. The award ceremony, held in Johannesburg, celebrated creators and musicians who shaped digital culture across the region throughout the year. Shallipopi born Crown Uzama emerged as the standout talent of the night, thanks to his dominance on TikTok and his rapidly growing fanbase

Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement from International Football Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional close to a remarkable decade-long journey with Nigeria. The decision comes just weeks after the Super Eagles’ disappointing failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a moment that intensified conversations about the future of the national team. End o

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Most Streamed Songs, Artists, and Albums in Nigeria Spotify has officially released its 2025 Wrapped, unveiling the most streamed artists, songs, and albums in Nigeria. The annual roundup also highlights the Nigerian acts making the biggest impact globally. Wizkid Tops Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Artists in 2025 For yet another year, Wizkid has claimed the No. 1 position as Nigeria’s most-streamed artist on Spotify. His dominance in 2025 comes on the back of

Wizkid Sparks Outrage With Series of Controversial Tweets Targeting Rivals Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has set social media ablaze after posting a string of unusually harsh and personal tweets on Friday, December 5, 2025, aimed at some of his long-time rivals. The tweets, shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, went far beyond typical industry rivalry, touching on deeply sensitive topics and sparking widespread condemnation across the entertainment space. One of t

Wizkid & Asake Announce Joint Project “Real Vol. 1,” Sparking Massive Excitement Across Afrobeats The Afrobeats landscape erupted in excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2025, as Wizkid and Asake officially confirmed that they are collaborating on a joint project titled Real Vol. 1. The long-awaited announcement arrived during an exclusive Apple Music Radio takeover, finally putting an end to weeks of speculation and fan theories. This collaboration marks a monumental moment f