The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

In the 25-year history of modern Nigerian mainstream music, we have seen unforgettable hip-hop records that defined eras and showcased the compelling artistry of several rappers. A fantastic hook can ...

A Nigerian literary researcher, Adefunke Eruobodo, has dismissed long-held perceptions that the Nigerian hip hop music genre is anti-intellectual, raw, loud, unserious, and mere noise, insisting that ...

If there is one year the Nigerian entertainment industry still talks about a decade later, it is 2016. From Nollywood's box-office smashes to Afrobeats hits that refused to leave playlists, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nigerian singer-songwriters Ayra Starr (R) and Rema (L) are among the stars who have helped drive the global popularity of ...

Spotify's five year Nigeria report confirms Asake at number one, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, and Davido rounding out the top five, with 1.4 billion listening hours in 2025 and Afrobeats up 5,022 ...

Spotify reports that Nigerian users streamed over 1.4 million hours of music in 2025, while total podcast consumption on the ...

Nigerians streamed more than 1.4 million hours of music in 2025, according to figures released by Spotify on Monday in Lagos. In the same report, the platform ...

There are awards that are generally regarded as the biggest achievements for any artist internationally, like the Grammys, ...

Spotify has named Asake, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy and Davido as the most-streamed Nigerian artistes in the country ...