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Apple 2019: Burna Boy Leads Top 10 Streamed Songs

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6 years ago

December 4, 2019

Afro – fusion artiste , Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has topped the 2019 list of Apple Music most- streamed artists .

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the data , recently released by Apple Music , featured Artists in sub -Sahara Africa whose songs were streamed via the platform .

In the heavyweight list, Burna Boy had five songs leaving the other five top slots to other artists including Davido , Wizkid , Joeboy and Rema .

Burna Boy’ s songs ‘ On the low ’ , ‘ Gbona’ , ‘ Dangote ’ and ‘ Anybody ’ occupied top five alongside his heavy collaboration with Zlatan ‘ Killin Dem ’ .

The Grammy- nominated artist has had a stellar year, leading in every musical front culminating in his 2020 Grammy nomination in the World Music category alongside Angelique Kidjo .

The list also featured Joeboy ’ s ‘ Baby’ . The young artist has been on a steady rise since the release of his song .

NAN reports that Rema was another young artist that made the list with his song , ‘ Dumebi ’ . The catchy tune garnered airplay in the first half of the year and shifted the same enthusiasts to streaming platforms .

Wizkid , Beyonce and Blue Ivy ’ s collaboration , ‘ Brown Skin Girl’ was the number one motivation song for black women around the world . This showed in its streaming numbers on Apple Music .

David ‘ Davido ’ Adeleke appeared twice on the list in two interesting collaborations .

The first , ‘ Blow My Mind’ with Chris Brown and ‘ One Ticket ’ with Kizz Daniel. Both songs have remained fan favourite till date.

(NAN )

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular live music band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has died at the age of 50.

His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday.

Akiin Shuga died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.

The statement described the Shuga Band founder as “a revered music icon and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”.

The family also said details of funeral arrangements will be revealed in due course.

In the meantime, they requested for “privacy and quiet reflection at this deeply difficult time”.

Akiin Shuga leaves behind his wife, children, siblings, and mother.

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Jarvis Threatens To Sue Peller Over Money Laundering Allegation

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has threatened legal action against her boyfriend, Peller.

Peller, who is also a TikTok star, had in a recent livestream named Jarvis among other TikTokers that laundered money through the platform’s gifting feature.

Reacting to the allegation, Jarvis management, Aiso Entertainment, tagged Peller’s claim as false.

Jarvis management in a statement shared on her social media page, threatened to sue Peller for defamation, noting that “such accusations are an attack on her character and legality, which deserve stringent legal action of this kind”.

“The management alongside her esteemed legal counsel, denies these allegations and we are currently exploring the possibility of initiating a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Peller,” the statement added.

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Popular Kannywood Actor Passes Away

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

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A popular Kannywood actor, Mato Na Mato, also known as Malam Nata’ala, has reportedly passed away after a protracted illness.

Malam Nata’ala, a native of Potiskum in Yobe State, is known for prominent role as almajiri school teacher in a popular Arewa24 Hausa drama series, Dadin Kowa’.

Before his death, the actor had severally made online posts seeking financial help to settle his medical bills.

His online posts drew the attention of Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who supported him N27 million.