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Burna Boy Announces Album Release Date, Pays Tribute To Abloh, Moose Wala In New Single ‘Big 7’ [VIDEO]

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2 years ago

July 28, 2023

Superstar singer, Burna Boy, has announced the release date for his seventh studio album “I Told Them.”

The Afrobeats giant also shared a new single titled “Big 7,” where he paid tribute to the late Indian rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala and late American fashion designer, Virgil Abloh.

“I Told Them” will be released on the 25th of August 2023 via Spaceship/Bad Habit/ Atlantic Record.

The album is a 15 tracks LP containing lead singles “Sittin’ On Top of The World” ft 21 Savage, “Big 7” & bonus track “Talibans II” with Byron Messia.

The new single ‘Big 7’ is a tune filled with upbeat melodies and trap beats.

The Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats star released ‘Big 7’ alongside visuals directed by Benny Boom, featuring Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Busta Rhymes, Junior Mafia, and actor Shameik Moore.

“Big 7 is a melodic tribute to embracing new heights in my musical journey,” said Burna Boy. “The title represents a symbolic aspiration to reach greater horizons, with the number seven embodying an attainable and harmonious growth.”

‘Big 7′ follows the singer’s June single Sittin’ On Top Of The World featuring 21 Savage.

Brand New : Burnaboy Big 7 https://t.co/442Ui8RoIw pic.twitter.com/cnOOEH7yzq
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) July 27, 2023

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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5 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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5 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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5 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.