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The Digest: Nigerian music stars, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Ayra Star, have formally submitted their works for consideration at the 2026 Grammy Awards. According to tracking platform The Grammy Guru, Wizkid leads with multiple entries across key categories, while Burna Boy and Ayra...

The Digest: In a definitive ranking of the genre's global influence, Spotify has crowned its king for the year. According to Spotify's official data, Burna Boy has been named the number one Afrobeats artist, leading a list completely dominated by Nigerian talent Key Points: Spotify has...

The Digest: In a thoughtful contribution to hip-hop's enduring debate, Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has revealed his personal selection of the greatest rappers across generations, blending iconic American legends with contemporary UK talent. The Afrobeats star's choices reflect the...

The Digest: Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has sparked conversation after naming Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, Ronaldinho, and Victor Osimhen as his three greatest footballers of all time, omitting modern legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The artist made the declaration during an...

The Digest: Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy sparked mixed reactions after a conversation with tennis icon Roger Federer, where he humorously remarked that Nigeria’s Super Eagles “can’t fly” and claimed none of Fela Kuti’s records directly inspired him, despite acknowledging the Afrobeat legend...

The Digest: Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has accepted a playful dance challenge from England coach Sarina Wiegman, who mentioned him during her Johan Cruyff Trophy acceptance speech at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The exchange came after Wiegman beat Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu to the best...

The Digest: Bose Ogulu, the mother of Nigerian singer Burna Boy, is celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary. She took to Instagram to commemorate the special day with her husband, Samuel Ogulu, sharing a collection of never-before-seen throwback photos from their wedding and the early years of...

The Digest: In a moment that has rattled the Nigerian music scene, music legend 2Baba has declared Burna Boy the GOAT of the new generation. This "Shifting Throne" moment has sparked heated debate among fans. 2Baba, on an Enugu radio show, placed Burna Boy ahead of music heavyweights like...

The Digest: The 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced a record-breaking number of nominees, with prominent Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Davido, and Shallipopi leading the list. The nominations highlight the growing global influence of African music and set the stage for an...

The Digest: Nigerian singer Burna Boy has addressed a peculiar rumor, stating that the misconception that he avoids shaving his armpits due to voodoo is "dumb sh*t." Key Points: Burna Boy addressed a rumor about his unshaved armpits. People believe his success comes from voodoo tied to...

The Digest: Tensions flare between Burna Boy and Davido as a playful exchange over private jet posts ignites rivalry. After Burna shared a video of himself boarding his jet, Davido posted a photo with the logo of his family’s jet, subtly throwing a shade at Burna. Key Points: Burna Boy...

The Digest: The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations are out, with Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Asake leading the African contingent. Both stars received two nominations each, while Lady Gaga tops the overall list with 12 nominations. Key Points: Burna Boy received nominations...

The Digest: In a recent podcast episode, renowned music video director, Clarence Peters, crowned Burna Boy as Nigeria's biggest artist. Peters emphasized Burna Boy’s love for performing, charisma, and his ability to work with highly skilled professionals. Key Points: Clarence Peters calls...

The Digest: During the England Lionesses’ UEFA Women’s Euros trophy parade, Burna Boy delivered a thrilling performance, and manager Sarina Wiegman joyfully joined in. The celebration, following the Lionesses’ second consecutive title, showcased the global fusion of music and football. Key...

The Digest: Spotify has unveiled the top 30 most-streamed Nigerian songs globally for the first half of 2025, highlighting the continued rise of Afrobeats and Nigerian talent on the world stage. From Rema’s hit to collaborations with global stars, the chart showcases the power of Nigerian...

The Digest: Burna Boy has made history with the debut of his new album "No Sign of Weakness," setting a new record on the Billboard 200. The album’s success cements Burna Boy’s status as the Nigerian artist with the most charting albums in Billboard history. Key Points: Burna Boy now has...

The Digest: Burna Boy, reflecting on his early music journey, shared with Apple Music how he recorded his first-ever song at age 13. Using a tape recorder, radio, and beats from video games, the Grammy-winning artist’s origins reveal a unique approach to music creation. Key Points: Burna...

The Digest: Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has publicly retracted his controversial past criticism of Afrobeats, offering an apology and clarifying his remarks were not meant to undermine the genre. His new stance signals a commitment to unified rhythms within the African music...

The Digest: In a recent interview, Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy ruled out starting a family anytime soon, citing his intense touring schedule. The 34-year-old singer explained that balancing family life with his relentless career is a challenge he’s not ready to take on just yet...

The Digest: Burna Boy has released his highly anticipated eighth studio album, "No Sign Of Weakness," a concise 47-minute collection hailed as a deliberate masterpiece. This album arrives as a cultural crescendo, solidifying his Global Resonance and strategic artistic vision. Key Points...