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A Heartfelt Melody: The Rise of Heartbreak Song Streams in Nigeria.
On Thursday, Spotify unveiled a remarkable trend concerning the listening habits of Nigerians during the Valentine’s Day season. According to a statement made by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, heartbreak song streams experienced an astonishing 626 percent increase from 2022 to 2024.
Okumu noted, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.” She elaborated that many Nigerians are turning to music as an emotional outlet, declaring that the sound of love this Valentine’s season is, indeed, intertwined with the sound of heartbreak.
Interestingly, the data indicated that male listeners engaged with heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than their female counterparts, witnessing a 362 percent increase compared to 169 percent among women. This observation may suggest that men specifically resonate with themes of heartbreak, utilizing music as a private means to process their feelings.
“There’s a notion that while Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak remains a common theme, often overlooked,” Okumu commented. As Nigerians prepare to join the global festivities on February 14, 2025, the intertwining of romance and sorrow appears to play a substantial role in shaping their musical landscape.
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Obi Cubana named his biological son as his legal heir following a claim to that position by his adopted son.
Obinna Oyiegbu, known as Obi Cubana, has seemingly addressed a claim made by his adopted son, Chidi, regarding succession. Chidi sparked online discussion with a TikTok video declaring himself the billionaire’s “next of kin.”
Cubana responded via Instagram, posting a photo with his biological son, Alex, captioned “Ancient and modern, eyes on the ball…next of kin.” This public response has drawn criticism, with some social media users suggesting the matter should have been handled privately.
Commentators have expressed concerns over the appropriateness of addressing the situation in such a visible manner, particularly given the potential impact on all involved parties. The incident highlights the complexities inherent in familial relationships, amplified by the public sphere.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has reportedly gifted fellow artist Portable N20 million following the latter’s victory over Speed Darlington in a recent celebrity boxing match. The “Chaos in the Rings” event saw Portable declared the winner after Speed Darlington sustained an arm injury during the first round and subsequently forfeited the second.
Portable announced the substantial gift on his Instagram story, directly attributing it to Burna Boy, who has publicly feuded with Speed Darlington in the past. The gesture suggests a pointed celebration of Portable’s triumph and underscores the ongoing rivalry within the Nigerian music scene.
Nigerian musician Portable emerged victorious in the highly anticipated celebrity boxing match against Speed Darlington, held Saturday night at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos. The event, dubbed ‘Chaos in the Rings,’ saw an abrupt conclusion when Speed Darlington was unable to continue after sustaining a broken arm during the first round.
The match, fueled by a prior dispute over a N500,000 performance fee offered to Portable by Darlington, ended in Portable’s favor as his opponent failed to appear for the second round. This win marks Portable’s second celebrity boxing victory, following his previous triumph against actor Charles Okocha four months prior. The outcome has generated significant discussion and interest within the Nigerian entertainment scene.
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