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The MTV VMAs are always good for drama, glamour, and a touch of history, but this year belonged to one young superstar. South Africa’s Tyla has once again proven she’s in a league of her own, taking home the Best Afrobeats award for the second year in a row. With her infectious single “Push 2 …
2025 is already shaping up to be a golden year for Afrobeats. From stadium anthems to intimate ballads, the genre’s biggest names have been reminding us why Afrobeats isn’t just music, it’s a global cultural movement. As always, Dtimes has been keeping an eye on the drops that truly move the needle, and so far, …
The internet is buzzing after a surprising DM exchange between Afrobeats superstar Davido and an X (Twitter) user, Dr Fab (@Tufab), made its way to the timeline. Dr Fab dropped screenshots of his private convo with Davido, pairing it with a lengthy disclaimer where he distanced himself from any cult or fraternity, stressing his faith …
When you think of Tiwa Savage, it’s not just about the music; it’s about the story behind it. Over the years, Tiwa has become a name that carries weight in Afrobeats, showing what’s possible when talent meets persistence. She began singing backup for legends like George Michael and Mary J. Blige, but her real breakthrough …
Apple just threw a lifeline to everyone double-dipping between Spotify and Apple Music. For years, juggling playlists across both apps has been like carrying two phones, messy, clunky, and never quite in sync. Now, Apple has rolled out a feature that lets you transfer your playlists, saved songs, and albums from Spotify straight into Apple …
In a moment that might just break the internet, Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The power couple dropped the news via Instagram on August 26, 2025, captioning their dreamy garden-photo series with the unforgettable line: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Fans instantly …
After nearly three years away from social media, Chioma Adeleke, popularly known as Chef Chi and wife of Afrobeats superstar Davido, returned to Instagram with a post that focused more on heart than on glitz. Her comeback wasn’t just content for the feed; it was a moment of healing, remembrance, and raw emotion that touched …
Billboard recently unveiled a landmark ranking of the 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time. Topping the list at #1 is 2Baba’s “African Queen” (2004), a timeless love anthem that introduced global audiences to Afrobeats and solidified the genre’s foundation. Here’s how the rest of the Top 10 stacks up: RankArtist – SongWhy It’s Iconic12Baba …
Naira Marley has released a video titled My Side of the Story, addressing the controversies around MohBad’s death. In it, he denies bullying the late singer or being involved in his passing, stressing that he was outside Nigeria on the day MohBad died. Marley also claimed MohBad struggled with mental health and substance use, insisting …
In today’s Afrobeats conversation, three names always come up first: Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. They’ve become the unofficial “Big 3” of Nigerian music, not just because of their talent, but also because of how they’ve developed their craft, built powerful brands, and expanded Afrobeats beyond African borders. They are called the “Afrobeats Big 3.” …
