Adeayo Adebiyi Adeayo Adebiyi is a Senior Music Reporter at Pulse Nigeria. He is also the host of the popular Facts Only, a video format providing in-depth analysis of everything that concerns Nigerian music. Adeayo is passionate about the development and documentation of Nigerian music and guiding a young audience through the maze of pop culture.42 Articles written by the author The Weeknd sets new Spotify record for songs with 1 billion streams Canadian music megastar The Weeknd has become the artist with the most songs to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams. Wizkid’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ sets new Spotify streaming record Wizkid’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ sets new first-day streaming record on Spotify Nigeria after accumulating 1.1 million streams. My music sounds like it's from somewhere else - CKay on being different In an interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Ckay explains that his sophomore LP 'Emotions' is reflective of his current position in life Wizkid releases highly anticipated single 'Piece of My Heart' After months of keen anticipation, Wizkid has released his first single of 2024 featuring American RnB star Brent Faiyaz Ayra Starr reaches 2 billion Spotify streams Since announcing herself with her self-titled debut EP in 2019, Ayra Starr has become one of Nigeria's biggest musical exports. Asake joins Davido and Wizkid in making O2 Arena history Following the release of his third album 'Lungu Boy,' Asake embarked on a world tour where he headlined notable venues including the famous O2 Arena. Spotify marks 10th anniversary of Wizkid's 'Ojuelegba' with short film 'Ojuelegba,' a song that helped define the global rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners around the world. Fireboy describes his fourth album 'Adedamola' as a nostalgic project 'Adedamola' promises to be a sonic journey that delves deeper into Fireboy DML's artistry, blending infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating rhythms. Rema, Tems make Obama's 2024 Summer Playlist Afrobeats is enjoying global success with Nigerian superstars winning international awards, collaborating with global stars, and selling out record-breaking concerts. It's all sports - Rema says on competing with Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy In a recent interview on GRM Daily to promote his recently released sophomore album 'HEIS', Rema talked about competing with the Afrobeats Big 3 of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy while avoiding the bad blood between them Asake features Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy in 3rd album 'Lungu Boy' Since breaking into the mainstream in 2022, Asake has soared to superstar status courtesy of a steady release of hit singles housed in two successful albums Tems postpones release of her music video amidst nationwide protest Tems, who is one of Nigeria's foremost musical exports, has displayed solidarity with the Nigerian people with her decision to postpone the release of her new music video. Jamaican musician Vybez Kartel freed from prison after 14 years Vybez Kartel is one of Jamaica's most popular musicians of the 21st century whose music marked a high point in the global exportation of dancehall. Burna Boy shocks fans with the announcement of a surprise album Nigerian megastar Burna Boy is at the forefront of exporting Nigerian music with his award-winning albums and historic sold-out concerts Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Tems, Ayra Starr shine at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival The Glastonbury Music Festival is one of the biggest music events in the United Kingdom that attracts thousands of fans from around the world. Burna Boy sets new record for highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the US After releasing his 2023 album 'I Told Them,' Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour where he sold out iconic venues across America, Europe, and the Caribbean Ruger is set to kick off busy summer with exciting new singles Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger is set to continue his blistering form with the release of two new singles titled 'Luv Again' and 'Make Way'. Kizz Daniel is set to continue his hit run with two new singles After kicking off 2024 on a strong note, Kizz Daniel is set to continue his fine form with the release of two new singles titled 'Double' and 'Baby Sha' All music comes from Africa - Tiwa Savage says on Afrobeats' global appeal In an interview on Kiss Fresh, award-winning superstar Tiwa Savage talked about her debut feature film 'Water & Garri' which she starred in and executive produced. These are the Nigerian albums released so far in 2024 This list contain projects from Nigerian artists based in the country and abroad, operating within the Naija music industry or making Afrobeats-styled music 
