Why Are Nigerian Songs Suddenly Disappearing from Spotify? The Hidden Industry Reasons
Recently, songs like ACL, AMA, and a collab from Qing Madi & Zinoleesky collab have suddenly disappeared from Spotify.It might look random, but it’s usually not. These removals often come down to a few key factors, from ownership disputes to distribution issues and platform policies....
Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind Album Review
Four years between albums is a geological epoch in the hyper-velocity of Afrobeats, and Stanley Omah Didia spent most of that time watching his carefully laid plans collapse into ash. Boy Alone (2022) was a monolith of loneliness and substance-numbed nights that somehow scaled the...
Ayo Benzi Turns The Screen Into A Stage
DEBUT EP ‘HEAT & HEART’ ARRIVES APRIL 8, 2026 Next Afrobeats Star Season 1 Winner Brings 4 Original Tracks From TV to the World’s DSPs Ultima Limited is proud to announce the release of Heat & Heart, the debut EP from Afrobeats artist Ayo Benzi. Set for...
Events Actively Keeping Live Music Culture Alive in Port Harcourt
For a city often described through its noise — its nightlife, its energy, its constant motion, there is a different kind of sound slowly re-emerging in Port Harcourt. It’s not coming from the biggest stages or the loudest rooms. It lives in more intentional spaces:...
Honey Ojukwu Just Took Over the Lagos Airwaves
Lagos, take a deep breath because the vibes just got a massive upgrade! The Lioness of New School Radio, Honey Ojukwu, has officially touched down in Eko, and she’s already making the airwaves shake. If you’ve been wondering why your morning radio feels a lot more “main...
Stop Marketing Like You’re Famous: Thats The No.1 Music Marketing Mistake You’re Making
Most artistes market like they’re already famous, and that’s one of the reasons why nobody cares. I’ve spent years watching artists come and go, and I’ve realized something: most of you are failing because you’re making the same music marketing mistake. You’re moving like a...
IWD 2026: Collaboration Over Competition in Afrobeats
Every year, International Women’s Day invites reflection on the progress women have made and the work still left to do. In 2026, the theme “Give to Gain” feels particularly relevant to the Afrobeats ecosystem. For all its global success, the genre still struggles with one...
Lloyiso Releases Debut Album ‘Never Thought I Could – Pt 1’
THE ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER LLOYISO RETURNS WITH A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROJECT ROOTED IN GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND SELF-DISCOVERY, FOLLOWING A UK #1 SINGLE AND OVER 31 MILLION STREAMS South African singer-songwriter LLOYISO (born Loyiso Gijana, 8 March 1999) is proud to announce his debut album Never Thought I Could –...
The Cost of a Dream: Why the Music Industry is Forcing Its Best Talents to Quit
For decades, we’ve romanticized the “struggling musician.” We bought into the narrative that if they just worked hard enough, hustled and were consistent, and caught one lucky break (one day you go blow core), the world would eventually be theirs. But in 2026, we see...
Kemuel Kicks Off 2026 With New Single “Ovah,” Launching a New Project Era
Rising Nigerian artist Kemuel is already having a standout year in 2026. Before diving into his solo journey for the season, he made waves by linking up with superstar Wizkid‘s official DJ, DJ Tunez. Earlier this month, on February 6, 2026, Kemuel joined forces with...
