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Wizkid, Asake, Davido Rule Streets As Apple Music Unveils ‘Detty December’ Statistics

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3 months ago

February 7, 2026

The dust has finally settled on the 2025 festive season, and the data is in: Nigeria’s musical heavyweights are still the undisputed kings of the continent. Apple Music has officially pulled the curtain on the ‘Detty December’ charts, revealing a month dominated by high-octane collaborations, viral anthems, and a heavy dose of Amapiano-fused Afrobeats.

To the surprise of no one, the ‘Big Three’ era continues to loom large. Wizkid, Asake, and Davido emerged as the most-streamed African artistes across Sub-Saharan Africa, proving that whether it’s a stadium concert or a backyard lounge, their hits remain the essential soundtrack for a Nigerian celebration.

While the artiste charts were a battle of the titans, the song of the season belonged to OBO. Davido’s ‘Galorizzy’, featuring Mavo and Ecool, stood tall as the biggest song of the period. Its infectious energy made it a staple at weddings, beach parties, and every “outside’ occasion in Lagos.

Hot on its heels were CKay’s ‘Body’ (danz) and the star-studded ‘Money constant’, which saw DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tunez bridging the gap between Lagos and Johannesburg alongside Wizkid and Mavo.

The charts also signaled a massive win for the “new school. Young Jonn had a stellar run with ‘Factor’ and ‘Lalala’, cementing his transition from producer to certified hitmaker. Meanwhile, ‘Fola’ emerged as a breakout force to watch, with tracks like ‘Caricature’ and ‘you’ finding a permanent home on fan playlists.

On the Shazam front where fans go to identify that one song they can’t stop dancing to South Africa’s ‘Al Xapo’ stole the show. His track ‘SNOKONOKO’ was the most-shazamed song of December, highlighting the relentless grip of Amapiano on the continent’s nightlife.

The Detty December leaderboard

Top 10 artistes of the season
1. Wizkid
2. Asake
3. Davido
4. Young Jonn
5. Mavo
6. Seyi Vibez
7. FOLA
8. Burna Boy
9. Gunna
10. Rema

Top five Afrobeats anthems

Galorizzy – Davido, Mavo & Ecool
BODY (danz) – CKay ft. Mavo
2Factor – Young Jonn, Asake & Focalistic
Lalala – Young Jonn & Rema
Easy with me – DJ Tunez, Wizkid & Odumodublvck

It wasn’t just homegrown talent filling the airwaves. The presence of international stars like Drake, Gunna, and Future alongside the likes of Black Sherif and Odumodublvck shows that the African listener is more eclectic than ever. The fusion of UK rap highlighted by Dave and Tems’ ‘Raindance’ and local vibes proved that the borders are officially gone.

As we head further into 2026, one thing is clear: the African sound isn’t just a trend it’s the heartbeat of the global music scene.

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Why I Stopped Attending Church Service – Funke Akindele

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service.

The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service.

While explaining that she’s always the one they take pictures of, the actress said she now joins church service online.

Akindele said “Anytime I go to church, I am always the one they take pictures of. So I will join online.”

Recall that in 2022, Akindele openly identified herself with the Celestial Church of Christ.

“Every time I have challenges I go to the Celestial church quietly at night for solutions. But I have to stop hiding and publicly identify with the church”, she said.

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‘My Mum Started Quoting Bible’ — Shank Sparks Debate After Tattoo Confession

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity.

The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm.

According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense.

“The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said.

He explained that his mother strongly opposed the act, citing religious reasons and warning him against marking his body.

“She told me, ‘did I ask you to draw my name? I don’t like it. Don’t do tattoo again. God said don’t mark your body,’” he recalled.

Shank, however, said he challenged her stance by pointing out what he described as a contradiction.

“I asked her, if you say I should leave my body the way God created it, why do you shave your hair? You that shave hair and me that draw tattoo, we are committing the same sin,” he added.

The content creator used the moment to advise young people navigating similar situations with parents, stressing the importance of independence when making personal decisions.

“Just make sure you’re independent before doing what your parents are not comfortable with,” he said.

Amid the conversation, Shank also unveiled a new tattoo on his back with the inscription “Lit Gang,” a move that has further fueled reactions among fans.

While some social media users backed his arguement on personal choice and self-expression, others sided with his mother, citing cultural and religious concerns about body markings.

The development has continued to generate debate online, highlighting the growing tension between traditional beliefs and modern youth culture in Nigeria’s entertainment space.

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Drama As Eniola Badmus Challenges Funke Akindele To Celebrity Boxing Fight

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

Prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”