In an unexpected turn, Nigeria’s top three music kings, who are most usually fond of dissing and jabbing each other, were seen on Friday performing at an event in Lagos. Oando Plc, a long-standing oil-serving company, had its end-of-year party and found a way to have these three perform simultaneously. Images and videos of these … Read more
Guinness World Records on Monday declared “One Dance” by Drake, featuring WizKid and Kyla, released on 5 April 2016, the first song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. By 15 October 2016, “One Dance” had achieved the feat after becoming the most-played song ever on Spotify, with over one billion individual streams. By the … Read more
What do fluctuating exchange rates, steeze, and the latest iPhone have in common? They were among the burning questions on the minds of Nigerians in 2024, as revealed by Google’s Year in Search report sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday. This annual ‘Google’s Year in Search’ roundup showcases the topics, people, and moments that inspired … Read more
Nigerian music sensation GyC (Fortune Kingsley) will release his highly anticipated debut EP, “A Billion Things,” on 12 December under Bullion Records. The five-track EP features a standout collaboration with music legends 9ice and Eedris Abdulkareem on the track “Kokan Aye”, blending their unique styles with GyC’s versatility. GyC, dubbed “The Maestro,” has been making … Read more
‘Morayo,’ Wizkid’s sixth studio album, marks a fresh chapter in the career of one of Afrobeats’ most celebrated artistes. Released on Friday, Morayo arrives after months of anticipation, amplified by Wizkid’s cryptic social media teases and high-profile collaborations. Named after and dedicated to his late mother, Morayo Balogun, who passed away in 2023, the album … Read more
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Ayodeji Balogun, famously known by his stage name Wizkid, has unveiled his sixth studio album, “Morayo“. The album is a deeply personal tribute to his mother, Jane Balogun, who died in August 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the much-anticipated 16-track album was released on streaming platforms on Friday. … Read more
Davido and Wizkid nightclub snub Davido and Wizkid snubbed each other when they met in the same nightclub in London, UK. In viral footage, the singers ignored each other while partying inside the club. Davido had already been partying in the nightclub when Wizkid walked in with his crew, but they didn’t exchange pleasantries. In … Read more
Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has officially announced 22 November as the release date for his much-anticipated album ‘Morayo.’ Wizkid confirmed the release date in a post on X on Friday, writing with his signature “biggest bird” emoji, “Morayo pre-save album! Nov 22.” Morayo, a Nigerian Yoruba word for ‘I See Joy,’ … Read more
In recent years, Nigerian artists have broken boundaries, catapulting themselves onto the international music scene and establishing Afrobeats as a global phenomenon. Originally rooted in Nigeria’s rich cultural and musical heritage, Afrobeats has evolved into a dynamic, modern genre with a sound that blends elements of traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. It’s no … Read more
Davido has ignored Wizkid’s online tirade and officially launched his second collection with global sports brand PUMA at their flagship store in New York City. On Wednesday, Premium Times reported a dramatic turn of events as Wizkid took to his X account to launch a scathing attack on Davido, calling him ‘talentless’ and even coining … Read more
