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Ayra Starr earns UK silver certification for Bloody Samaritan milestone

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr's 2021 hit song "Bloody Samaritan" has earned a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom, marking 200,000 combined sales and streaming units for the track that became a cultural phenomenon. The silver certification adds to the song's growing list of international achievements, including Platinum certifications in the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and a Diamond certification in France. The track was the lead single from Ayra Starr's debut album "19 & Dangerous" and was released on July 30, 2021. "Bloody Samaritan" made Ayra Starr the first female artist to reach number one on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 chart with a solo single. The song also charted internationally, reaching number 34 in Suriname and gaining widespread recognition across multiple territories. The track has been certified 2× Platinum by the TurnTable Certification System […]

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Ayra Starr earns UK silver certification for Bloody Samaritan milestone

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr's 2021 hit song "Bloody Samaritan" has earned a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom, marking 200,000 combined sales and streaming units for the track that became a cultural phenomenon. The silver certification adds to the song's growing list of international achievements, including Platinum certifications in the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and a Diamond certification in France. The track was the lead single from Ayra Starr's debut album "19 & Dangerous" and was released on July 30, 2021. "Bloody Samaritan" made Ayra Starr the first female artist to reach number one on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 chart with a solo single. The song also charted internationally, reaching number 34 in Suriname and gaining widespread recognition across multiple territories. The track has been certified 2× Platinum by the TurnTable Certification System […]

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I Wrote Beggie Beggie Hit Song on a Bus Ayra Starr

Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr has revealed that she wrote her hit song "Beggie Beggie" on a bus after witnessing someone begging outside. Speaking in an Instagram reel, Starr shared the unexpected story behind the fan-favourite track from her debut album "19 & Dangerous." She said: "I literally wrote it in the bus. Somebody was begging outside the bus now... This song, Beggie Beggie, in my first album, that I literally wrote in the bus." Ayra Starr also revealed: "You guys don't even want to know what even inspired that" when she was asked about the song's creative process, indicating the experience was more memorable than people might expect. The track "Beggie Beggie" depicts a woman pleading for a lover's attention while asserting her self-worth, told from both a female and male perspective. It was released on August 6, 2021, […]

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Rihanna’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ post sparks Tyla, Ayra Starr fan clash

Rihanna has ignited a fresh wave of stan drama after using Ayra Starr’s hit song Who’s Dat Girl in her Met Gala 2026 recap video, triggering heated exchanges between the fan bases of South Africa’s Tyla and Nigeria’s Ayra Starr. The clip, shared on her social media pages, arrived just days after a viral “snub” moment at the Met Gala where Rihanna appeared to ignore Tyla on the red carpet, giving online debates new fuel. In the recap, Rihanna soundtracked her behind the scenes highlights with Ayra Starr’s collaboration with Rema, a choice many fans immediately interpreted as a public co sign for the Nigerian star. Supporters of Ayra flooded timelines with celebratory posts, insisting the move showed that their fave had earned recognition from one of her biggest inspirations in music. On the flip side, sections of Tyla’s fan […]

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Rihanna’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ video fuels Tyla, Ayra Starr fan rivalry

Rihanna has unintentionally reignited stan wars between the fan bases of South African singer Tyla and Nigerian star Ayra Starr after posting a clip soundtracked by Ayra’s hit single Who’s Dat Girl. The video, shared on her social media pages, immediately sparked intense reactions as fans debated whether the choice of song was a subtle show of support for Ayra amid ongoing comparisons with Tyla. For months, supporters of both young Afrobeats divas have clashed online over who is the “new Rihanna,” with Tyla’s Grammy win and chart success drawing constant comparisons to Ayra’s own rise. Rihanna’s latest post, which prominently features Ayra’s collaboration with Rema, was quickly seized upon by Ayra’s fans as proof that their fave has the Bajan superstar’s stamp of approval. On X and Instagram, Ayra’s supporters argued that the clip “ends the debate,” claiming Rihanna […]

Joeboy says Tyla deserved Grammy win over Nigerians

Nigerian singer Joeboy has said that South African star Tyla deserved her Grammy Award win ahead of the Nigerian artists she was nominated with. Tyla won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her global hit song “Water,” beating Nigerian nominees including Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr. The result sparked debate among many Nigerian fans, who felt their artists were unfairly overlooked. In a recent interview, Joeboy explained that he was personally rooting for Davido to win but still believes Tyla earned the award on merit. He described her as a very good and amazing artist and said that when you honestly compare the songs in the category, “Water” fully deserved to come out on top. Joeboy also addressed the anger from some Nigerian music lovers, noting that awards are competitive and that excellence should be recognised regardless […]

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GRAMMY 2026: I once thought Davido didn’t like me – Omah Lay

Afrobeats star Omah Lay has revealed that he once believed Davido did not like him, a misconception later cleared up before they created their Grammy‑nominated song “With You.” Speaking on the GRAMMY 2026 red carpet with OkayAfrica, Omah Lay said his perception changed after he watched a clip of Davido reacting warmly to his music at a time when he was going through a difficult period personally. “I was in the house, really, and I was going through it when I saw it, and I lost my mind,” he recalled. He admitted he had previously assumed there was tension between them. “It was the fact that I didn’t know Davido was like that. I thought we had a beef. I thought he didn’t like me,” he said. According to Omah Lay, once they finally connected, the misunderstanding disappeared quickly. “It […]

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Davido joins Kuti family as Fela gets Grammy Lifetime Award

Afrobeats star Davido joined members of the Kuti family in Los Angeles for the Grammy Honors Party held in celebration of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who is receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. The event marks Fela as the first African artist to receive the prestigious honour. Videos shared on Instagram by Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, showed Davido with Femi and Yeni Kuti and other team members at the ceremony. Israel captioned one of the clips, calling it “A night for late Fela Anikulapo Kuti… Outside LA.” Fela will be formally recognised at a special ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, on the eve of the main Grammy Awards gala. Other Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include global music greats such as Cher, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and Chaka Khan. Fela’s first […]

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Grand Tycoon, Davido, Asake make Africa Top 50 visibility list

Renowned journalist, poet, spoken word artist and author Tofarati Ige, also known as Grand Tycoon, has been named among “50 African Personalities and Brands Who Have Mastered the Art of Visibility” by Visibility 50 Africa 2025.​The continental list recognises individuals and brands that have built strong influence, relevance and impact through strategic visibility in a digital driven era.​ Grand Tycoon has distinguished himself across journalism, literature and performance, known for sharp storytelling, lyrical depth and the ability to connect culture with contemporary narratives.​In 2025 he delivered standout spoken word performances at major platforms such as Gbenga Adeyinka’s Laffmattazz Lagos Edition and Asiri’s “I Don’t Need Your Opinion” comedy show, while also shaping conversations as a Lifestyle Editor who amplifies African stories.​ As an author, he has earned acclaim for works including Town Crier and Oriki, a collection of praise poetry […]

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Davido hails Asake, Omah Lay and Rema as Afrobeats’ next GOATs

Afrobeats star Davido has named Asake, Rema and Omah Lay as the male artists he sees as the next greatest of all time in Nigerian music. He said the trio have distinguished themselves with their work and growing influence across the world.​ Speaking on Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream on Wednesday night, Davido was asked who he considered the next GOAT after himself. He replied that, in his view, Asake, Omah Lay and Rema stand out at the moment. According to him, they have all done exceptionally well in a short time.​ Davido clarified that he was talking specifically about male artists. He also acknowledged the success of leading female stars such as Tems and Ayra Starr, noting that they are also making major waves for Afrobeats.​ He went on to speak warmly about the three artists he mentioned. Davido described […]

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