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Timeless: 1xBet ambassador Davido’s new album breaks world charts

Nigerian superstar David Adeleke alias Davido breaks records with the fourth album.

1xBet congratulates its brand ambassador on his incredible success.

Timeless was officially released on March 31. Within a week, the 49-minute, 17-song compilation became the first African album to top the iTunes charts in the USA.

New singles resonated with fans worldwide, with over 50 million streams on various music platforms and the highest number of first-day album sales by an African artist. Circulation exceeded over 1 million copies on its first day of release, breaking the previous record by Burna Boy. Such success is not accidental – Davido’s songs radiate joy and great energy, also present on the earlier album Unavailable.

When it comes to constantly moving towards maximum results, 1xBet and Davido share the same values and mentality. Our collaboration will bring to life new projects that will interest both fans of African music and betting.

1xBet is one of the largest betting companies in Nigeria. The bookmaker contributes to the country’s comprehensive development and cooperates with musicians and athletes. The official 1xBet partners list includes Barcelona,  Lille, La Liga, Serie A, Confederation of African Football and other well-known sports brands and organizations.

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How one call from Olamide changed my life – Skales recounts

Nigerian musician, Skales has shared how his senior colleague, Olamide rescued him financially after he left Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).

Skales revealed in a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo that he became homeless and broke after EME refused to renew his contract due to the label’s inability to make profits from him.

He said Olamide called him and asked if he wasn’t going to shoot a video for his song ‘Shake Body.’

Skales however, replied that he was broke and homeless. Olamide sent him money for the video shoot, after which the song became a success.

He said: “My deal with them was done and they refused to continue because I wasn’t doing well at that time.

“Olamide contacted me and said he loved one of my songs, Shake Body, and asked if I wasn’t going to shoot the video. I told him I was homeless and couldn’t possibly shoot a video and he sent me money. My God turned my life around after that video shoot”

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Asake Opens Up On Why He Mostly Sings In Yoruba

The world-famous Nigerian singer, Asake, has talked about the Yoruba language.

He spoke out on why Yoruba language is an essential part of his music and why he mostly sings in the language.

In a recent interview with NewsLive Prime, the ‘Terminator’ crooner explained that Yoruba language is very important to him.

He said that a lot of people who listen to his songs understand the language.

Asake also added that he believes that music goes beyond the lyrics and for him, it is the feeling it evokes that matters.

He said: “Yoruba is so important to me. To me the away I understand music is that it is a feeling.”

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I Was A Dancer, Poverty Made Me Become A Singer – Asake Confesses

Ahmed Oloade, the Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Asake has made a new revelation.

He revealed that poverty made him consider a career in music.

The 24-year-old said he was originally a dancer but added singing because dancing couldn’t fetch him enough money.

He revealed this in a recent interview with ABC News.

The ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ crooner said his early exposure to music by his dad also made him develop an interest in singing.

He said, “My parents used to play me a lot of classical Songs. They love listening to songs. The kind of father I have is the one that will wake up in the morning and have one cigarette then loud music.

“At the end of the day, I feel like I can actually sing. Then I added music to it. Maybe because I know how to dance then I know how to bounce on music. I actually don’t want to be a musician in the first place. I just wanted to dance. It feels like water. I love everything that comes with dancing.

“But at the end of the day, after dancing I fell in love with having money too. Then I started thinking about it, is dance going to give me the kind of money I want?”

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BBNaija Star, Laycon Bags Master’s Degree From UK University

Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, a former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, who is popularly known as Laycon has added a feather to his cap.

He bagged a Master’s degree from an international university.

The rapper recently graduated with a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

He revealed this on his Twitter page on Friday.

He urged his fans to follow their dreams and never give up.

The reality star disclosed he used 18 months to achieve the rare feat.

“For the past 18 months, I’ve been chasing one of my dreams and I’m happy to say I have successfully completed my MA degree in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth,” Laycon tweeted.

He added that he is now looking forward to the next project.

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Davido Lacks Talent – Rapper, Speed Darlington

Darlington Okoye, the controversial US-based Nigerian rapper, who is popularly known as Speed Darlington, has made a controversial claim.

He asserted that musical talent is not singer Davido’s forte.

The rapper said it amazes him how the DMW boss manages to achieve and maintain a great music career despite lacking talent.

He stated this via his Instagram on Friday.

Sharing a flyer of one the singer’s upcoming events, Speed Darlington wrote, “I don’t know how you manage to maintain a career. Your lack of talent amazes me yet you have a career”.

DAILY POST reported that Davido recently admitted that his latest album ‘Timeless’ was either going to make or break him.

The ‘Assurance’ crooner said he was elated that fans finally accepted his album at the fourth time of asking.

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Late Musician, Sound Sultan Fed And Clothed Me – Singer, Spyro Reveals

Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, the sensational Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Spyro has talked about the late veteran singer, Sound Sultan.

He recounted Sound Sultan housed, fed and clothed him during his days of little beginning.

The ‘Who Is Your Guy?’ crooner revealed this while paying tribute to the late singer via his Instagram page recently.

He expressed regrets that the ‘Jagabantis’ crooner was not alive to witness his success.

Spyro said he would forever be grateful to the late singer for his mentorship, stressing that his success story cannot be complete without him.

Sharing a picture of the late singer, he wrote, “I miss you mentor…I cannot count my blessings without you.

Today thoughts of how you fed me, clothed and accepted me when nobody did, came rushing back. I remember a night we were to go to an event and as usual I came so unkempt and fashion-less but while others laughed at me, you went up to your room and brought your cloth down for me to wear.

“I wish you were here to see all that is happening. I remember how I would always tell you I would make you proud and it’s sad you ain’t here now. Thank you for all you taught me and did for me. Till we meet again, rest in power Sound Sultan.”

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Tiwa Savage Is My Blood Relation – Singer And Actor, Rotimi Confesses

Nigerian-American singer and actor, Olurotimi Akinosho aka Rotimi, has made a shocking revelation.
The ‘Power’ star on Thursday revealed that he is related to Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage.
According to Rotimi, Savage is his cousin.
He made the revelation in a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday.
He explained that he has been hiding the information for some time but was happy to finally disclose it.
He captioned the video, “We’ve been holding this secret for so long !!! So happy to share the vibes with everyone!”
Tiwa Savage was in the video, and confirmed that Rotimi is her cousin.
 
“Listen, I got a surprise mehn. Y’all never guess who my actual blood cousin is. You’ve got to paint this beautiful queen right now,” Rotimi said, pointing to Tiwa.
Tiwa Savage replied, “This is Tiwa, aka African Bad gyal, aka Mama Jamjam, aka Rotimi’s real cousin.”
The singers also confirmed that they have a collaborative song dropping soon.
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I Am Broke, Don’t Talk To Me – Singer, Omah Lay Issues Warning

Stanley Omah Didia, the popular Nigerian singer, who is known professionally as Omah Lay, has issued a warning to his followers.

He caused a stir online after he made an unexpected revelation about his financial status.

Taking to his Instastory, the ‘Soso’ crooner told his over three million followers that he is currently broke, and warned everyone to stay away from him.

According to him, he is presently bankrupt and wants to be left alone, so nobody should talk to him.

“I am broke, do not talk to me”, he warned.

The 25-year-old musician also shared his chat with a female fan who was bugging him with multiple messages in order to get his attention.

He warned the lady to stop sending him messages, otherwise he will block her.

See the exchange below,

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My Mum, Aunt, Rihanna Inspire My Dress Sense – Ayra Starr

Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr has credited her mother and American singer/businesswoman, Rihanna as her fashion influencers.

The ‘Sability’ crooner, disclosed this in a recent interview with Kiss FM, London, United Kingdom.

On where she got her sense of style from, she said, “It’s everywhere. You know, people inspire me. Everybody inspires me. All the baddies on the gram. All the sabi girls. Everybody; my mum, my aunty, Rihanna.”

She also revealed plans to join the fashion industry in the future.

“Definitely, I was gonna do fashion before I was gonna do music.”

Ayra Starr went on to declare herself “president of miniskirts and co.”

The 24-year-old singer said she has always known right from when she was five-year-old that she was going to become a global pop star.

She said her dream collaborators are Burna Boy and Rihanna.

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