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Nigerian singer-songwriter Qing Madi, born Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, has released a powerful new single titled Scumbag, furthering her status as one of the strongest talents in the Afrobeats business. Known for her impressive lineup of hits, the 19-year-old prodigy delivers a track that blends her usual Afrobeats, R&B, and soulful sound with raw emotional depth. Scumbag, produced by Wademix, finds Qing Madi confronting a harsh truth about love and attraction, that many women often fall deeper for the very men society labels as scumbags. This time, she admits she’s no exception, as she reveals she, too, has fallen in love…
Rising Star, Kwate storms through with his chart-topping single ‘Eledumare’, the 4th project of the year 2025LISTEN TO ‘ELEDUMARE’ BY KWATEKwate, born Cross David, is a dynamic musician making waves in the industry with his unique sound. With his fourth track of the year, “ELEDUMARE,” Kwate continues to solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with.Kwate’s music seamlessly blends Afrobeats with modern styles, captivating audiences in Lagos, Nigeria and beyond. His artistry has garnered attention globally, with fans in the USA and other parts of the world embracing his talent.Kwate’s new single, “ELEDUMARE,” promises to be another chart-topper.…
December in Africa is more than a month; it’s an experience. The dry winds, endless nights, crowded streets, and long-awaited homecomings all merge into something unforgettable. The parties run all year, but in December, there’s a reckless abandon that electrifies the air and sometimes makes hearts collide. Love in December often burns fast, sweet, short, and gone with the season. But every so often, though rare, it settles deep, steady, and lasting, stretching quietly into forever. Noisy Streets’ Love in Detty December anthology was born to capture this very energy, to explore what it means to fall in or out…
Two of Nigeria’s most dynamic voices, Rukmani and SGaWD, join forces on the genre-bending new single Not Nice. The track is a fearless collision of R&B sensuality and raw rap grit, cementing both artists as leaders in the new wave shaping Nigeria’s evolving soundscape. Listen to Not NiceWith her signature smooth and emotive vocals, Rukmani sets the tone before SGaWD cuts through with her razor-sharp bars. The result? A record that feels both intimate and confrontational, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in authenticity. Together, they turn the infamous “Yoruba demon” trope on its head, choosing empowerment and solidarity over rivalry.Not Nice…
Nigeria’s Concert Culture is Experiencing a Renaissance, Seyi Vibez Stadium Show Confirms This
As Seyi Vibez trotted around the stage performing his hit song Shaolin, the crowd roared fanatically. He wore a white tank top, baggy jorts, and white sneakers, which starkly contrasted the bohemian outfits of the twelve or so dancers trailing him. With their spiky hair and dust brown baggy outfits they could as well have been actors on the set of a film set in the Stone Age. In the many drone clips of the event circulating on social media, we can see the crowd—a sprawling sea of tiny white dots—bouncing in concert to the tremulous cadence of the song.…
Afrofusion sensation TobySensey has officially releases his debut EP titled ‘Reckless.’Scatterbrain Records is proud to announce the release of ‘Reckless’, the debut EP from Afrofusion artist TobySensey, now available on all streaming platforms.Born in Imo State and raised in Lagos, TobySensey blends Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop into a fresh Afrofusion sound shaped by his experiences in Nigeria and the U.S.After years of producing beats, he launched Scatterbrain Records as an independent platform to push his music and support other rising artists.Reckless EP is a bold, genre-defying project that reflects a pivotal chapter in TobySensey’s life.Critics have praised “Hibiscus” as “a…
The Nigerian music scene has a new anthem, as fast-rising Afrobeat sensation Starr Jay has officially released his highly anticipated single “IDAN”, now streaming on all major digital platforms.LISTEN TO ‘IDAN’ BY STARR JAYWith his unique sound and energetic delivery, Starr Jay is quickly carving his place as one of the most exciting new voices in Afrobeat and Afropop. His ability to fuse authentic storytelling with infectious rhythms has already earned him a loyal and growing audience. Known for hits like Ife, Okay, Superpower featuring Ajis and Agoddy, and Orobor featuring Magnito, Starr Jay continues to prove that he is…
Koko Pee’s sophomore EP All I Need blends vulnerability, street wisdom, and rich storytelling tradition into a solid, if uneven, project that showcases an artist on his own lane.STREAM ‘ALL I NEED EP’ BY KOKO PEEThe music that comes from Delta State is special, carrying with it a distinctive grace that has consistently produced some of Nigeria’s most compelling storytellers. Over the years, Warri and its surrounding areas have served as a special hub of entertainment, nurturing and birthing artists who possess an almost innate ability to weave narratives that resonate far beyond their immediate environment. This isn’t a coincidence;…
By Bolaji Akinwande Hip-hop has always been aspirational, a genre born out of struggle but steeped in the pursuit of success, wealth, and self-determination. When it found its way into Nigeria in the late ’80s and early 2000s, the country was grappling with economic instability and inflation that kept its people bound to financial uncertainty. For Nigerian youth, hip-hop became more than music; it was a mirror of ambition, a lyrical manifesto for freedom and possibility. Pioneers like Emphasis, The Remedies, and Trybesmen localized the sound, blending American influences with pidgin English, the nation’s lingua franca to make the genre…
The platform that brought us the iconic Mavin at 10 and Tiwa Savage Live concerts is back with its next chapter. Entertainment Week Lagos is officially becoming Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), and it’s all happening right here in Lagos, Nigeria. The event will run from November 18–23, 2025, at the Livespot Entertarium and other key spots around the city. This new identity is more than a name change; it’s a commitment to a new era of African creativity. It is an acknowledgment that the continent’s talent, culture, and business are all connected and deserve a unified platform. EWA is where…