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The Digest: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has named Afrobeats 'Big 3', Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, among the artists she looks up to. In an interview with Rolling Stone Africa, Savage said, "I am inspired by my peers. You know, Wiz, Burna, David. You know, everybody." The comments come a...

The Digest: Nigerian Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Tems joined Justin Bieber on stage at Coachella 2026 to perform their hit single 'Essence Remix' live. When Bieber announced, "We got Wizkid in the house," the crowd erupted in screams. Fans praised Wizkid's nonchalant energy, with one writing...

The Digest: A 6-second video circulating online shows Nigerian singer Wizkid declaring a "no cams zone" in Los Angeles, motioning for an associate to push away a cameraman amid clear frustration. Fans are divided: some criticise his behaviour as rude, while others defend his right to privacy...

The Digest: Burna Boy has been involved in multiple high-profile feuds with fellow Nigerian artists, including Davido, Wizkid, and DJ Tunez. The longest-running feud with Davido dates back to 2019 and allegedly became physical at a Ghana nightclub in 2020. The clash with DJ Tunez at a Lagos...

The Digest: Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has weighed in on the altercation between DJ Tunez and Burna Boy, calling out his rival for confronting the DJ with ten men. On X, Wizkid wrote: "Pussy nigga jump a DJ with 10man carry Diddy towel Dey dance. I never see fool like this Diddy babe for...

The Digest: DJ Tunez has broken his silence following a viral video showing an alleged altercation with Afrobeat star Burna Boy at a Lagos party reportedly held at Obi Cubana's residence. The disc jockey posted on X: "OGBAFIA NUMBER 1 DON WAKE OO." The video appears to show the two celebrities...

The Digest: Unverified videos circulating online appear to show Nigerian singer Burna Boy and DJ Tunez, Wizkid's official DJ, engaged in a physical altercation at a Lagos party believed to be at Obi Cubana's house. Eyewitness accounts conflict: some say Tunez played too many Wizkid tracks...

The Digest: Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr, alongside British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana, emerged winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom. Wizkid won Best African Music Act, beating fellow Nigerians Davido, Rema, and Tiwa Savage, while Ayra...

The Digest: Ayra Starr has revealed her personal "big three" in Afrobeats, naming Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as her top acts. In an interview with HOT 97, the "Rush" hitmaker was asked to list her three favorite Afrobeats artists. "My big three, I would say Tiwa Savage, obviously, Wiz, and...

The Digest: Veteran singer 2Baba has described comparisons between Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and contemporary star Wizkid as "ridiculous," saying the practice is both disrespectful to Fela's legacy and unfair to Wizkid's career. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast, 2Baba emphasized that...

The Digest: Femi Kuti, the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has publicly addressed the heated social media clash between global superstar Wizkid and his younger brother, Seun Kuti. The dispute erupted after Seun criticized Wizkid's fans for comparing the singer to Fela, arguing it...

The Digest: Afro Nation Portugal, the world’s largest Afrobeats and Amapiano festival, has unveiled its headliner lineup for the 2026 edition, set to take place July 3–5 at Praia da Rocha beach in the Algarve. Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake will return to the stage, while Burna Boy and...

The Digest: Controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has ignited a new online dispute by claiming legal trademark ownership of the popular phrase "Don't Play." VDM, in a circulating video, displayed documents and alleged that he spent nearly one million naira to trademark the...

The Digest: Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake have released their collaborative EP, “Real (Vol. 1),” consisting of four tracks: “Turbulence,” “Jogodo,” “Iskolodo,” and “Alaye.” The project follows the successful release of their lead single “Jogodo” on January 16, 2026, which amassed...

The Digest: Yeni Kuti, daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has publicly addressed the ongoing feud between her brother Seun Kuti and singer Wizkid. In an interview, Yeni expressed personal affection for Wizkid but stated he “did too much by insulting my father” during the online...

The Digest: Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has publicly criticized fellow musician Wizkid for insulting his wife, Yetunde Kuti, amid their ongoing social media feud. Kuti responded during a livestream after Wizkid reportedly called his wife “ugly.” Kuti accused Wizkid of involving women and...

The Digest: Music journalist Joey Akan has publicly criticized global music star Wizkid, accusing him of distancing himself from his Nigerian roots and the music culture that nurtured his career. In a series of social media posts, Akan contrasted Wizkid’s approach with that of the late Fela...

The Digest: Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has publicly responded to musician Wizkid amid an ongoing online dispute between Wizkid and her brother, Seun Kuti. According to a report cited on Nairaland, Motunrayo’s reaction came after Wizkid stated in a...

The Digest: A public dispute between Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and global star Wizkid has intensified over comparisons between Wizkid and the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The conflict began in early January when Seun criticized Wizkid’s fans for likening the singer to his father. The feud...

The Digest: Media personality Daddy Freeze has publicly urged Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti to de-escalate his ongoing online dispute with singer Wizkid and his fanbase. During an Instagram Live session on January 20, 2026, Freeze cautioned that heated exchanges risk tarnishing the legacy of...