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Angélique Kidjo & Davido Drops Music Video For “Joy”

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Grammy Award-winning artist Angélique Kidjo continues to celebrate the success of her hit single “Joy.” She features Nigerian music superstar Davido in the song. Following the song’s positive reception, Kidjo has released a new music video, stating, “We received so much love for that song that we wanted to celebrate JOY once more with you!”

The new music video builds on the earlier visualizer. That included the song’s lyrics, encouraging fans to connect with its uplifting message. As the title, “Joy” is all about celebrating happiness and strength, even in the face of adversity.

Angélique Kidjo and Davido sing about finding joy through pain and discovering light in the darkest moments in this track. The lyrics narrate a journey from despair to hope. Further, it embraces resilience and the will to rise each day, despite life’s challenges.

Dammy Twitch directed the video and Blessing Uzzi produced it. The music video shows off a visually stunning experience. Kidjo and Davido’s performances are filled with energy and emotion.

Moreover, they perfectly capture the essence of the song’s message. Beautifully, the video’s colourful and dynamic scenes reflect the spirit of joy, showing that happiness can be found even in difficult times.

This music video is a reminder that joy is not just an emotion but a powerful state of being that can uplift and inspire.

Angélique Kidjo and Davido’s collaboration resonates with audiences. Indeed, the track offers hope and encouragement to those facing struggles. Through “Joy,” the artists deliver a timeless message of finding strength and happiness no matter the circumstances.

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Don Jazzy Announces Tega Oghenejobo As The New President Of Mavin Records

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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Michael Collins Ajereh, the visionary founder of Mavin (Records) Global, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, announced a significant expansion within the company. He announced Tega Oghenejobo as the new president of Mavin Records.

Tega has been an integral part of Mavin’s journey. Now, his position as President has elevated his status in the company. In addition, he has been in the existing role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Don Jazzy expressed his admiration for Tega’s passion and resilience. He acknowledged his ability to spot these qualities in Tega from the early stages of their professional relationship.

He said,

I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega.”

“From the early days, I’ve watched him be curious about the business, build teams, develop executives, and ensure our talents have sustainable careers from the start. His commitment to growing Mavin and shaping the future of African music has been relentless, and I’m confident that with him in this role, we’ll continue to break new ground and achieve even bigger milestones for our artists and company,” he added.

Accepting the appointment gracefully, Tega Oghenejobo said,

“I’m honored to step into this new role as President & COO of Mavin Records. It means embracing new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights. Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unwavering belief and trust in me to lead the Mavin team.”

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Wizkid’s “Piece Of My Heart” Sets New Record On YouTube Nigeria

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Released on October 18, 2024, Wizkid’s singlePiece of My Heart“, featuring Brent Faiyaz quickly achieved early success, setting new streaming records across platforms. This RnB track, blending Wizkid’s favoured mid-tempo bounce with rich RnB fusion, has captivated fans and secured impressive milestones.

Most notably, “Piece of My Heart” now holds the record for the largest streaming week on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating an astonishing 1.20 million streams. This feat surpasses the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, “Piece of My Heart” also shattered the record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, taking the lead from Wizkid’s previous record, which he shared with Asake’s “MMS.”

Notably, the single became the first song from any African artist to achieve over 1 million streams on its release day on Spotify, reflecting the impressive reach of Wizkid’s music and the growing influence of African artists in global streaming metrics.

These achievements underscore Wizkid’s status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists, whose music continues to resonate widely across digital platforms.

Not only does the record-breaking performance of “Piece of My Heart” reinforce Wizkid’s influence, but it also highlights the rapid expansion of streaming in Nigeria.

Platforms like YouTube and Spotify have increasingly become vital for music distribution, with YouTube remaining a particularly popular streaming choice for Nigerian audiences.

This single also marks the beginning of Wizkid’s “Morayo” era, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sixth album, which is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares to unveil this new project, the unprecedented success of “Piece of My Heart” positions him to continue breaking barriers and elevating the presence of African music in the global arena.

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Burna Boy Previews New Song At Sold-Out Los Angeles Concert

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On October 23, 2024, Burna Boy packed the Peacock Centre in Los Angeles. He wowed his fans with a powerful performance featuring a collection of his hit singles. In the 2-day concert, Headliners Only, he joined forces with American-Senegalese music icon Akon. Together, they created an unforgettable musical experience for the audience.

During the concert, Burna Boy gave fans an exclusive preview of one of the unreleased tracks from his upcoming album. Further, this excited the crowd with the new sound.

This marks the second time Burna Boy has teased music from the anticipated album. It follows an earlier preview of the song “Empty Chairs,” which is also set to feature on the album to drop in 2025.

 

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Burna Boy has had a whirlwind 2024. He made history back in February as the first African artist to perform at the Grammys main ceremony.

At the 66th Grammy Awards, he also became the first Nigerian artist to earn a nomination as a lead artist outside of the Global categories. Furthermore, this solidified his legacy in the global music scene.

So far in 2024, Burna Boy has released only one single, Higher, which resonated deeply with fans. The song’s music video took him on an emotional journey back to his hometown. Higher continued Burna Boy’s streak of chart-topping hits, spending several weeks dominating the TurnTable Top 100.

In addition to his solo work, Burna Boy has made several notable guest appearances throughout the year. His feature on TiTom and Yuppe’s Twala Bam skyrocketed the track to the top of the charts.

Meanwhile, his collaboration with Coldplay on We Pray, featuring Little Simz, shows his versatility and ability to shine in diverse musical genres. Burna Boy’s 2024 continues to be filled with milestones, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most influential artists.

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