Category: The Nation – Nigeria

Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has released his tracklist ahead of his highly anticipated album ‘FUJI’ on October 3.

The album will feature 15 carefully crafted tracks that showcase his personal journey, lessons learned, and stories of love, loss, and identity.

In a statement on Instagram, Adekunle Gold invited listeners to experience the music with open ears, allowing the songs to speak for themselves before revealing the features on October 6th.

Adekunle wrote, ’15 songs carefully crafted for your ears. I want you to experience the music with open ears first, feel the stories, the emotions, the journey.

‘The features will be revealed on October 6th, but until then, let the songs speak for themselves. FUJI out October 3rd’.

The album promises to be a cultural statement and a deeply personal project that blends traditional Fuji music with modern Afrobeats.

With ‘FUJI,’ Adekunle Gold aims to redefine Afrobeats and bring traditional Nigerian sounds to the global stage.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of ARISE Television News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the 29-year-old broadcaster, fondly known as ‘Sommie’ by colleagues, as a rising star in the Nigerian media industry who carried out her duties with passion and professionalism.

‘On behalf of the government and the people of Lagos State, we commiserate with ARISE News over the death of one of its news anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack in her house at Abuja,’ Sanwo-Olu said.

He added, ‘Somtochukwu Maduagwu was a diligent and thoroughbred professional. Her death was a big shock considering the way she was killed, but we take solace in the Almighty God that she lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts in the media industry.’

Sanwo-Olu also extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues, and the management of ARISE News, especially its Chairman, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena.

‘She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, associates and colleagues and the entire management and staff of ARISE News. I pray that God will comfort everyone that was close to her and grant her eternal rest. My prayers and thoughts are with her immediate family and the Chairman of ARISE TV, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena. May God grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,’ the governor said.

Spotify has released its list of the most-streamed Afrobeats artists worldwide for 2025, with Burna Boy leading the chart.

Rema secured second place, followed by Wizkid in third, Asake in fourth, and Ayra Starr in fifth-the only female artist on the list.

Ayra Starr’s rise was boosted by the success of her hit track ‘Hot Body,’ which drove her streaming numbers into the top five.

Fans and music lovers have celebrated the ranking, hailing Burna Boy’s dominance while applauding Spotify for recognizing Afrobeats’ growing global influence, with Nigeria at the heart of the genre’s success.