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Davido responds after his achievement of surpassing Wizkid’s Spotify record.
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has celebrated a remarkable milestone in his musical career, as his latest single ‘Funds’ has achieved significant success on Spotify. The track, featuring the talents of Odumodublvck and Chike, has officially broken the record for the biggest first-week streaming performance in Nigeria.
Previously held by Wizkid’s hit ‘Kese,’ which amassed 4.72 million streams, Davido’s ‘Funds’ has surpassed this benchmark by recording an impressive 4.82 million streams within its inaugural week. This achievement underscores the growing influence and popularity of Afrobeats on global music platforms.
Music monitoring platform TheDebutHub took to Twitter to announce the news, stating: “New record. Davido’s ‘Funds’ ft. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike breaks the record for the biggest 1st streaming week on Spotify Nigeria. — ‘Funds’ recorded 4.82M streams, surpassing ‘Kese (Dance)’ (4.72M).”
In a humble response to this remarkable achievement, Davido expressed his gratitude and faith, noting, “We believe in God.” This milestone not only amplifies Davido’s status within the music industry but also highlights the vibrant and evolving landscape of Nigerian music on international platforms. As Afrobeats continues to rise, listeners can undoubtedly look forward to more groundbreaking releases from talented artists like Davido.
Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has recently ignited a debate regarding the necessity of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination for university admissions in Nigeria. In a statement posted on her Instagram story, Njoku questioned the need for JAMB and post-UTME, arguing that the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) should be sufficient proof of a candidate’s completion of secondary education.
Her statement comes amidst recent controversy surrounding JAMB, particularly following widespread reports of mass failures in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). While JAMB has admitted to errors and announced retakes for affected candidates, Njoku’s questioning highlights a deeper concern regarding the redundancy and potential inefficiencies within the current university admission process. The actress’s comments add fuel to an existing debate about the effectiveness and fairness of the JAMB examination in evaluating a student’s readiness for tertiary education.
South African sensation Tyla is poised to make history as the first African personality to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Organizers announced the Grammy-winning artist as the host of the 2025 edition, scheduled to air live on June 21st from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Beyond hosting duties, Tyla has also secured two nominations: Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Music Collaboration for “Show Me Love” with WizTheMc, and “bees & honey.”
The nominations list is topped by Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga, each receiving four nods. Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson, Jelly Roll, and Jack Black follow closely behind with three nominations apiece.
Expressing her excitement on X, Tyla simply stated, “I’m really about to host the kids choice awards.” This landmark achievement further solidifies Tyla’s rising star on the global stage.
Early Thursday morning, American musician Chris Brown was taken into custody at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester by officers from the Metropolitan Police. The arrest, occurring shortly after 2:00 AM, is connected to an alleged assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district on February 19, 2023.
Mr. Diaw alleges an unprovoked attack by Mr. Brown at the Hanover Square venue. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old male on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and stated he remains in custody for questioning regarding the February incident. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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