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Burna Boy Crowned Biggest Nigerian Artist Of All Time On Apple Music
Grammy-winning artist Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has officially been named the biggest Nigerian artiste of all time on Apple Music.
This recognition comes as part of Apple Music’s celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, where the streaming platform unveiled the top 10 most-streamed Nigerian artists and songs in the platform’s history.
Topping the list is Burna Boy, who has consistently made waves globally with his unique Afrofusion sound.
Following closely behind him are fellow Nigerian music heavyweights: Wizkid, Davido, Rema, and Asake. These artists have all significantly contributed to the global rise of Afrobeats.
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The full list of the top 10 Nigerian artists on Apple Music also includes Tems, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, BNXN, and Olamide, reflecting the depth and diversity of Nigerian music.
In addition to highlighting top artists, Apple Music also unveiled the most-streamed Nigerian songs of all time. Rema’s global hit “Calm Down” remix featuring Selena Gomez took the crown as the most-streamed Nigerian song ever on the platform. Close behind is Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” followed by Wizkid’s “Essence,” featuring Tems, which became a global sensation.
Other songs dominating the list include Tems’ “Free Mind,” Burna Boy’s “Ye,” and “Location” by UK rapper Dave featuring Burna Boy. Rema’s “Calm Down,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Burna Boy’s “On The Low,” and Wizkid’s “Come Closer” featuring Drake also made the top 10.
As part of the celebration, Apple Music shone a spotlight on the diversity of Nigerian music by featuring nine Afrobeats stars from different regions of the country.
These artists include 2Baba from Jos, Omah Lay from Port Harcourt, Odumodublvck from Abuja, Shallipopi from Benin City, Seyi Vibez from Lagos, Jeriq from Enugu, Bloody Civilian from Abuja, and Qing Madi from Benin City.
This recognition highlights the immense talent coming out of Nigeria and the global impact of its artists, further cementing Nigeria as a powerhouse in the global music industry.
With this historic recognition, Burna Boy continues to lead the charge in promoting Nigerian music on the world stage, solidifying his place as one of the greatest African artists of all time.
Nigerian music icon Davido, popularly known as ‘OBO,’ is being celebrated across the globe as he marks his 32nd birthday today, November 21.
Fans, supporters, and friends have flooded social media with goodwill messages, prayers, and tributes to honour the Unavailable crooner.
In a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone. “Big 32 soon! Omo, God is good. Happy to be alive! My eyes don see shege! But steady my fans dey shout shekpe!” he wrote, reflecting on his journey and the unwavering support of his fan base, the ‘30BG.’
Fans were quick to shower the superstar with love and admiration:
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@prettymfon wrote: “OBO baddest!!! 30BG everywhere you go!!! Happy birthday to the real GOAT, 001. God bless you more and more. May you live long to reap the fruits of your labour. Enjoy!!!”
@AbiolaBlackdiva added: “Happy birthday baba ibeji.”
@Big_Rosie_ celebrated with: “We mount and still shouting Shekpe 001 happy big 32.”
In a generous act of celebration, Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, announced a giveaway of ₦40 million to 200 people, encouraging participants to subscribe to a YouTube channel as part of the entry process. She posted on X: “To celebrate Davido’s birthday today, I’ll be sharing ₦40million to 200 people. All you have to do is subscribe to the YouTube channel below and drop a screenshot as proof! Good-luck!!!”
Adding to the festivities, Mr Jay Autos LLC, an auto dealership, gifted Davido a brand-new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. In an announcement, the company stated: “On your birthday our brand Mr Jay Autos LLC has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday oriade @davido cheers to many more years.”
Davido, who has consistently dominated the Nigerian and global music scene, continues to inspire millions with his talent, resilience, and generosity. As the celebrations unfold, fans worldwide remain united in wishing the 30BG leader more success and happiness in the years to come.
Nigerian beauty queen and Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants.
Speaking candidly about her future plans, she shared, “I am putting pageant to bed. I’m going to focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is. More into runways. So many things I would like to touch on and see where my potential can go to.”
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Adetshina’s decision comes after a challenging experience during her participation in the Miss Universe competition.
Following this chapter of her life, she has chosen to shift her priorities toward her education, acting aspirations, and exploring her potential in other fields.
Having recently returned to Nigeria from South Africa, where she encountered personal hurdles, Adetshina expressed resilience and a positive outlook. “I hold no grudges,” she noted, emphasizing her focus on growth and new opportunities.
Her announcement has sparked widespread conversations, with many admirers and industry stakeholders praising her courage to redefine her journey.
As she steps into this new phase, Adetshina is determined to embrace fresh challenges and make her mark in diverse areas of interest.
Entertainment
’46 Minutes To Heaven’: Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel DMW Celebrates First US Trip
Israel DMW, the logistics manager to renowned Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, has expressed profound gratitude following his recent visit to the United States.
In a heartfelt post shared via his Instagram page, Israel, who secured a five-year US visa just last month, described his experience in America as otherworldly, likening it to being just “46 minutes to Heaven.”
His excitement and appreciation were evident as he thanked God, his boss Davido, his Edo community, and Nigerians at large for their support.
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“It’s 46 minutes to Heaven when you get to America. 5yrs visa shit. Thank you, God Almighty. Thank you, baba twins. Thank you, sir. Thanks to my Edo people. Thanks to all Nigerians,” he wrote.
This milestone highlights yet another chapter in Israel’s journey alongside Davido, who has been instrumental in elevating the lives of those in his circle.
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