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Spotify Drops Exclusive Trailer Of Davido’s Album

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Spotify has revealed a special trailer to promote Davido’s upcoming album, “Timeless” on Thursday.

The exclusive trailer showcases the African icon in the midst of a TV interview, as fans eagerly await his fourth studio album, scheduled for release on March 31st.

This will be Davido’s first musical release in five months, and his latest album since “A Better Time” in 2020.

Released via Spotify’s social channels, the trailer sees Davido answering questions about his new album, describing it simply in one word; Timeless.

Nearby, a teleprompter rolls out the album’s much-anticipated tracklist – and collaborations.

Davido’s team describes Timeless as “a body of work beyond fashion and trends. It’s an authentic body of work that remains true to Davido’s core as an artist, using his music to bring joy to his fans worldwide. The songs you hear today will be as relevant tomorrow, so it’s TIMELESS.”

The album is slated to feature 17 tracks, including the previously released Champion Sound with Amapiano ambassador Focalistic.

It also boasts a roll-call of established international and emerging local artists, keeping with Davido’s decade-spanning reputation as a connector and c collaborator in Afrobeats and global music.

They include UK Grime legend Skepta, dancehall king Dexta Daps, Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and Nigerian hitmaker Asake.

Davido also uses the album to shine the spotlight on emerging talent like Nigerian singers Logos olori and Fave, as well as the exciting Nigerian folk band, The Cavemen and digital content creator, Morravey.

The trailer follows the Spotify-exclusive Timeless Afro, a playlist featuring the most traditional Afrobeat songs as curated by Davido.

These initiatives support the singer’s return to the public eye and are in keeping with Spotify’s long-running mission to support African music and its creators.

Regarding the trailer, Spotify’s Artist and Labels Partnerships Manager for West Africa, Victor Okpala, said the release is a much anticipated moment for one of African music’s biggest ambassadors of the digital era.

Below is the full Timeless tracklist as revealed by the Spotify exclusive trailer:
Over Dem

Feel

Kogi AD

Godfather

Unavailable featuring Musa Keys

BOP featuring Dexta Daps

E Pain Me

Away

Precision

Kante featuring Fave

Na Money featuring The Cavemen and Angelique Kidjo

U (Juju) featuring Skepta

No Competition featuring Asake

Picasso featuring Logos Olori

For The Road

LCND

Champion Sound featuring Focalistic

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‘Long Face Sent Killers My Way’ – Speed Darlington Alleges Assassination Attempt

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Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt early on Monday morning.

The rapper shared the shocking claim on social media, stating that the incident occurred as he was driving home from a club in the Victoria Island area of Lagos.

In a video posted on his Instagram, Darlington revealed the damage to his car, showing multiple bullet holes in the rear.

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“Long face sent killers my way, and I have not even posted anything. Bro, is this necessary? You tried to take my life. Really?” he said, visibly shaken in the footage.

The rapper further expressed his disbelief, saying, “I never talk anything he don dey send killers, what is he scared of! That means am right.”

Though he did not explicitly identify the person behind the alleged attack, his comments have fueled speculation that the incident may be linked to his recent controversies and publicized detention.

Recall that Speed Darlington had been released from Kuje prison, where he had been held for undisclosed charges.

His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has previously suggested that the Afrofusion star Burna Boy played a role in the rapper’s detention.

Authorities have yet to comment on the matter, and an investigation is reportedly underway.

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Toke Makinwa Slams 2Baba For Publicly Revealing Divorce With Annie

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Media personality, Toke Makinwa has criticized music icon, 2Baba for publicly revealing the collapse of his marriage to Annie, after 12 years together.

Biztellers reports that in a candid Instagram post on Sunday, 2Baba disclosed that he and Annie had been separated for some time and were now in the process of filing for divorce.

Toke, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, expressed her disapproval of 2Baba’s decision to air their private matters online.

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Responding to the video, she wrote, “This is wrong on all levels, and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on. If you think she’s alone, let me tell you here that you’ll have to fight all of us.”

The media personality further vented her frustration in an Instagram story, urging women to speak out against the situation.

“I’m not one for too much talk, but what is wrong is wrong, and as a woman, if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it’ll touch your daughter or any female in your family,” she posted. “No one is innocent, and if you want to bring the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her.”

Toke’s anger didn’t stop there.

On Monday, she shared another Instagram story, questioning 2Baba’s decision to make the divorce public at this particular time.

“Nobody is asking anybody to stay in a situation that’s not serving them any purpose anymore; by all means, leave if you must, but why bring this online this very moment?” she wrote.

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She also suggested that the true details behind their separation would eventually come to light, adding, “We know what is going on behind closed doors. The world doesn’t know anything; it’s already been hectic with opinions flying around, and when I say we will fight for her, I’m not talking about the general public. A handful of people know the truth, and time will tell.”

Toke concluded her message by highlighting the importance of timing and empathy in handling personal matters, especially when it involves high-profile individuals like 2Baba and Annie.

“You constantly preach love; you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is really happening behind closed doors,” she stated.

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‘My Account Wasn’t Hacked’ – 2Baba Admits To Divorce Announcement

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Leave my wife alone, 2Baba warns critics on rumoured feud

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has confirmed his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, after 13 years of marriage.

The singer also dismissed earlier claims that his Instagram account had been hacked, stating that a controversial post about the separation was, in fact, made by him.

The now-deleted post, which first appeared on his Instagram page, announced the end of the couple’s marriage, stating:Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now and currently filed for divorce.

“I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life but because I love my people and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all.” It added

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Shortly after the post went viral, another update appeared on the same account, claiming that the page had been compromised.

The follow-up read, My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are being carried out to take back control. #onelove!”

However, in a video shared on his Instagram story late Sunday, 2Baba clarified the situation, confirming that his account had not been hacked.

He implied that the initial post about the separation was authentic, leaving fans and the public stunned.

However, 2Baba assured his fans of a forthcoming press release to explain his side of the story.

2Baba and Annie Idibia, who tied the knot in 2012, have long been considered one of Nigeria’s most iconic celebrity couples.

News of their separation has sparked widespread reactions, with many expressing disappointment and support for the couple during this difficult time.

 

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