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

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4 months ago

February 7, 2026

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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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How I Spent N340 Million On Weed In Six Years– Ice Prince

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that before quitting smoking, it was draining him financially.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer.

He explained that the figure does not include other suppliers of his in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.

“From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who lives close to me in Lagos,” he stated.

Ice Prince said he quit smoking and alcohol during his weight loss journey and self-discovery process.

He also revealed that he has been celibate for some time now.

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‘I Have Lost Interest In Getting Married’ – Regina Daniels

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels said she is no longer interested in marriage after her messy separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

The mother of two, however, said she is still much interested in having more children, vowing that she must have a daughter.

Speaking during a recent livestream with Tiktoker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she wants to her a daughter because she believes daughters care more for their parents during old age.

“I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so crazy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl.

“Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women she will always remember home,” she added.

Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, got married in 2019, sparking public outrage due to 40-year age gap between the actress, who was only 19 then, and the billionaire politician.

They share two children; all boys.

In late 2025, their marriage hit a highly public crisis following allegations by Nwoko that the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and requiring rehabilitation.

Regina Daniels swiftly debunked the allegations and accused Nwoko of manipulation, psychological control, and abuse.

Shortly after, she walked away from the marriage and moved into her own house.

Ever since, she has maintained that she is now single.

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Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up On Feud With Burna Boy

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6 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up on his fallout with singer Burna Boy, alleging that the music star publicly attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido.

Speaking during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, Cubana Chief Priest said his journey to success began from apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and criticism.

“Success comes with a lot of hate. I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance. When you start becoming successful, you understand how people treat you.

“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth.

“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” he said.

He further stated that Davido has consistently supported his businesses and personal projects.

“David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me.

“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.