New Music: Legendury Beatz feat. Wizkid & Mugeez – Undercover Lover

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February 17, 2017

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From his just released AFROPOP101 mixtape Here’s Undercover Lover by Legendury Beatz featuring Wizkid & Mugeez.

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Simi Says She Never Wanted To Date A Musician

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April 23, 2024

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In a recent interview with CNN, singer Simi surprised fans with a revelation about her love life. Simi, known for her hit songs and collaborations with her husband, Adekunle Gold, admitted she never intended to date a singer.

Simi went on to explain that when she first met Adekunle Gold, she wasn’t even aware he harboured musical aspirations. This detail highlights the unpredictable nature of love and how it can blossom in unexpected places. It seems fate intervened, bringing together two talented singers who would not only find love but also forge a successful musical partnership.

“I get the irony and I guess that was also part of the challenge. I didn’t know that he was trying to be a singer because I had actually made the choice to never date someone in the industry,” she said in between laughter.

“When I met him he was working in a company and people used to know him as the king of photoshop because he used to make these funny edits and I didn’t know he was trying to be a singer. Next thing you know we’re dating and I’m getting comfortable,” she added.

The interview didn’t stop there!

CNN also asked Simi about the challenges of balancing marriage and singing careers. Simi assured fans that she and Adekunle Gold have figured out a way to make it work. They seem to have a clear understanding of when to switch between “work mode” and being a couple, which helps them maintain a healthy balance in their lives.

She said,

“One thing I think we’ve been blessed with is how we are always on the same page and when we’re not we always find a way. We’re very respectful of each other’s crafts and opinions as singers. We also think it’s important to create boundaries work is work and I think we’ve been able to do very good with that.”

Simi and Adekunle Gold kept their wedding under wraps in 2019. They reportedly said “I do” at a private ceremony on Ilashe Beach. Their family quickly grew even more joyous with the arrival of their daughter, Adejare, in 2020.

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Ric Hassani Says Music Quality In Nigeria Is Declining

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April 23, 2024

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Ric Hassani Says Music Quality In Nigeria Is Declining | Fab.ng

Nigerian singer Ric Hassani made headlines recently with his comments on the state of Afrobeats music. During an interview on Channels TV’s popular programme Rubbin’ Minds, Hassani expressed his concern about a decline in the quality of hit songs.

Ric Hassani attributed this decline to the growing popularity of Afrobeats and the increasing number of aspiring artists entering the music industry. He argued that in the past, artists had to work harder and create truly exceptional music to achieve mainstream success. Today, with the genre’s global recognition and wider accessibility, it seems there’s a lower barrier to entry.

He suggested that this influx of new artists, while exciting for the genre’s growth, might be having an unintended consequence: a saturation of the market with songs that may not meet the same quality standards as previous Afrobeats hits.

“Our guys are top 10 and I feel because of that the quality of music might start dropping because now more people want to get in,” Ric Hassani told host Ebuka Obi Uchendu “Back in the day, hit songs were serious music. Boys were really coming at it but now, almost anybody is just coming in and if you check the hit songs in Nigerian today most of them aren’t really good music,” he added.

Ric Hassani isn’t the only one talking about the quality of Nigerian music lately. Several critics have voiced concerns that recent hit songs haven’t been as strong as those in the past. They point to a trend of artists repeating similar styles, particularly the popular Amapiano sound.

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Hassani himself weighed in on the issue, suggesting that the very success of Afrobeats music might be a contributing factor. He believes that with Afrobeats reaching a global audience and becoming more mainstream, some artists might be getting a little too comfortable.

In the past, with more competition and a smaller spotlight, artists had to push themselves harder to create truly outstanding music to stand out. Hassani worries that, with the genre’s current popularity, there might be less pressure to innovate or write exceptional songs, leading to a decline in overall quality.

“Because we have been number 1 for so long we just feel like ‘dem go feel am’ and everybody is just throwing money and all these music videos behind it and the quality is really dropping.”

The discussion about Afrobeats isn’t just about quality. The label itself is sparking debate. Some Nigerian artists, particularly those in genres like R&B, feel restricted by the “Afrobeats” tag. This is according to Ric Hassani, a well-known Nigerian R&B artist.

Ric Hassani hasn’t felt limited by the label, but he understands why others might. “Afrobeats” has become a broad term encompassing much of Nigeria’s popular music. Some artists who create music in different styles might feel the Afrobeats label doesn’t accurately represent their sound. This could be why some artists are trying to distance themselves from the term altogether.

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Seyi Vibez: The Most-streamed Artist In Nigeria From Jan – March 2024

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April 19, 2024

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A new music report says Seyi Vibez was the most streamed artist in Nigeria in the first quarter of 2024. This means more people listened to his music online than any other Nigerian artist during that time.

Seyi Vibez had 156.3 million streams across Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack and YouTube. His EP, “NAHAMciaga”, was also the most streamed project in that period.

Following Seyi Vibez was Shallipopi, with 112 million streams. His debut album, “Presido La Pluto”, included the hit song “Cast”, which was the third most streamed song.

Odumodublvck came in third with 106.7 million streams. Some of his streams came from being featured on Shallipopi’s song “Cast”, while others were for his own mixtape “Eziokwu”.

Asake ranked fourth with 105.8 million streams. Both his first and second albums were among the top 15 most streamed projects in the first quarter.

Kizz Daniel rounded out the top 5 with 94.8 million streams. His biggest hit was the remix of “Twe Twe”, which was the most streamed song overall. He also had a new EP, “TZA”, that did well commercially.