Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry.
The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys - almost three decades after his death at the age of 58.
"Fela has been in the hearts of the people for such a long time. Now the Grammys have acknowledged it, and it's a double victory," his musician son Seun Kuti tells the BBC.
"It's bringing balance to a Fela story," he adds.
Rikki Stein, a long-time friend and manager of the late musician, says the recognition by the Grammys is "better late than never".
"Africa hasn't in the past rated very highly in their interests. I think that's changing quite a bit of late," Stein tells the BBC.
Following the global success of Afrobeats, a genre inspired by Fela's sound, the Grammys introduced the category of Best African Performance in 2024.
This year, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy also has a nomination in the Best Global Music Album category.
But Fela Kuti will be the first African to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, albeit posthumously. The award was first presented in 1963, external to American singer and actor Bing Crosby.
Other musicians who will receive the award this year include Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, the American singer known as the Queen of Funk, and Paul Simon.
Fela Kuti's family, as well friends and colleagues, will be attending the Grammys to receive his award.
"The global human tapestry needs this, not just because it's my father," Seun Kuti tells the BBC.
Fela Kuti is indelibly linked to Lagos, where his performances at the Afrika Shrine club were legendary
Stein says it is important to recognise Fela as a man who championed the cause of people who had "drawn life's short straw", adding that he "castigated any form of social injustice, corruption [and] mismanagement" in government.
"So it would be impossible to ignore that aspect of Fela's legacy," he tells the BBC.
For Fela Anikulapo Kuti was not simply a musician, but also a cultural theorist, political agitator and the undisputed architect of Afrobeat - which is distinct from, but ultimately led to, the modern sound of Afrobeats.
He pioneered the Afrobeat genre alongside drummer Tony Allen, blending West African rhythms, jazz, funk, highlife, extended improvisation, call-and-response vocals and politically charged lyricism.
Across a career spanning roughly three decades until his death in 1997, Fela Kuti released more than 50 albums and built a body of work that fused music with ideology, rhythm with resistance, and performance with protest.
His music incurred the wrath of Nigeria's then-military regimes.
In 1977, after the release of the album Zombie, which satirised government soldiers as obedient, brainless enforcers, his compound in the main city, Lagos, was raided.
Fela Kuti's music resonated with people across Africa and the diaspora
Known as Kalakuta Republic, the property was burned, residents were brutalised, and his mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, later died from injuries sustained during the assault.
Rather than retreat, Fela Kuti responded through music and defiance. He took his mother's coffin to government offices and released the song Coffin for Head of State, turning grief into protest.
The musician's ideology was a blend of pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism, and African-rooted socialism.
Fela Kuti's mother was hugely influential in his life, helping shape his political consciousness, while the US-born singer and activist Sandra Izsadore helped sharpen his revolutionary outlook
He was born Olufela Olusegun Oludoton Ransome-Kuti, but dropped Ransome because of its Western roots.
In 1978, he married 27 women in a highly publicised ceremony, bringing together partners, performers, organisers and co-architects of the cultural and communal vision of Kalakuta Republic.
Fela Kuti endured repeated arrests, beatings, censorship and surveillance by the security forces. Yet repression only amplified his influence.
"He wasn't doing what he was doing to win awards. He was interested in liberation. Freeing the mind," Stein tells the BBC.
"He was fearless. He was determined."
Fela Kuti's musical evolution was shaped not only by Nigeria but also by Ghana. During the 1950s and 1960s, highlife music, pioneered by Ghanaian musicians such as ET Mensah, Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas, became a defining sound across West Africa.
Its melodic guitar lines, horn sections, dance rhythms, and cosmopolitan identity deeply influenced Fela Kuti's early musical direction.
He spent time in Ghana absorbing highlife's structure, horn phrasing, and dance-oriented arrangements before fusing it with jazz, funk, the rhythms of his own Yoruba people, and political storytelling.
The DNA of highlife can be heard in Afrobeat's melodic sensibility and its balance between groove and sophistication.
In this sense, Afrobeat is not only Nigerian. It is West African, pan-African, and diasporic in origin, carrying Ghana's musical imprint at its foundation.
On stage, Fela Kuti cut an unmistakable figure. Often bare-chested or draped in the wax-printed fabric popular across West Africa, hair shaped into a crisp Afro, saxophone in hand, eyes alert with intensity, he commanded a large band of more than 20 musicians.
His performances at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos were legendary, part concert, part political rally, part spiritual ceremony.
Stein recalls that performances at the Shrine were immersive rather than conventional.
"When Fela played, nobody applauded," he tells the BBC. "The audience wasn't separate. They were part of it."
Music was not spectacle. It was communion.
Fela Kuti will be the first African to receive the Lifetime Achievement AwardFela Kuti's visual identity was shaped in part by artist and designer Lemi Ghariokwu, who created 26 of his album covers between 1974 and 1993.
"Fela has been an ancestor for 28 years. His legacy is growing by the day. This is immortality," Ghariokwu tells the BBC, welcoming the posthumous award.
Today, Fela Kuti's music is still popular with millions around the world, and his influence is audible in modern artists such as Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar and Sir Idris Elba.
Elba is a huge fan - the award-winning actor and DJ has curated an official vinyl box set, Fela Kuti Box Set 6, and has publicly compared him to icons such as Sade and Frank Sinatra to illustrate the point that Fela Kuti has his own unique sound.
Fela Kuti performed at major international festivals in Europe and North America, introducing global audiences to a bold and politically charged version of modern Africa.
I didn't even realise my dad was famous. That's credit to him. He kept me grounded"
Seun Kuti was just 14 when his father died.
"Fela never made me feel like I was a child," he recalls. "He didn't hide anything from me. He talked about everything openly."
There was no myth-building.
"I didn't even realise my dad was famous," he says. "That's credit to him. He kept me grounded."
What stayed with him most was not spectacle, but discipline, clarity and humanity.
"The human part of him, leadership, musicianship, fatherhood, that was the epitome of who he was."
One of Seun Kuti's most revealing reflections speaks to independence and identity.
"Fela was our dad, but you didn't own him. Fela belonged to himself. But we all belonged to him."
Fela Kuti insisted on being addressed by name, not by title, even by his children. Seun recalls having his pocket money docked after calling him "Pops", a moment that carried a lesson in respect.
"He always reminded us that he was in service to others more than himself."
That ethic shaped Seun's evolution from youthful ambition toward cultural responsibility.
"I used to make music to make money. But as I've grown, I lean more toward working for my people as well as my art."
Fela Kuti led multiple ensembles, most famously Africa 70 and later Egypt 80, the latter now carried forward by his son.
These were not conventional backing bands. They were musical militias, trained in discipline, endurance, and ideological purpose.
Stein recalls Fela Kuti's obsessive attention to detail.
"He tuned every instrument personally. Music wasn't entertainment to him. It was his mission."
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido,is in another paternity mess but has vehemently denied fathering a young girl, Anuoluwapo, whose mother, Ayo Labinjoh, has repeatedly called for a DNA test to establish paternity. The dispute reignited on January 15, 2025, when an Instagram account managed by Labinjoh posted a heartfelt plea to Davido, alleging that years of bullying and ridicule at school had affected her daughter.
In the post, someone seemingly writing as Anuoluwapo, asked Davido to confirm her paternity. It read, “I am respectfully asking Mr David Adeleke… for a DNA test to establish my identity. This test is between my dad and me. It is something I want. Please, sir, consider my request once you read this post.”
Davido responded on X (formerly Twitter), dismissing the claims and warning Labinjoh to stop contacting him. He wrote, “After 5 DNA tests… she dey crase… her and her mom better leave me the f**k alone and go find her papa.” He added that the tests were conducted after his father’s insistence, insisting all results were negative.
Labinjoh countered, posting private chats between her daughter and Davido.
She claimed the pair met at a club in Ibadan, where she worked as a waitress, and alleged that the singer had ignored her after learning she was pregnant. She disputed Davido’s claims of multiple DNA tests, insisting only one was done at a lab and that the result was alledgedly falsified. She claimed that Davido gave money to the technician who conducted the test.
Seeking resolution, Labinjoh said she intends to involve the United States Embassy to supervise an independent DNA test, noting Davido’s US citizenship.
Meanwhile, social media reactions have been mixed. Some have advised Labinjoh to move on, while others called on Davido to conduct a new DNA test in the interest of the child. Social media personality, Abisoye Michael, aka Oyemykke, urged the singer to comply for the sake of transparency and the girl’s wellbeing.
This is not a new controversy. Labinjoh first raised the paternity issue in 2017, claiming her then-three-year-old daughter was fathered by Davido. The initial DNA test conducted in 2014 reportedly excluded Davido, but Labinjoh has disputed the findings, insisting the test was compromised. The dispute resurfaced in 2018 when she appealed for another DNA test.
When contacted recently by Saturday Beats, Labinjoh declined interviews, citing threats and concerns over her and her daughter’s mental health. She reiterated that “there were no five DNA tests” and that only one test had ever been conducted.
The ongoing online feud underscores the sensitive intersection of celebrity, paternity claims, and social media scrutiny, with Nigerians closely following the saga.
Ahead of the upcoming AFRIMA 2025 Adjudication Process, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union has appointed new music experts to join its International Jury panel, even as excitement continues to build toward this year’s edition of the continent’s biggest music event.
The three new Jury members are: Marwane Fachane who represents Morocco (Northern Africa), Asma Lucy Ilado from Kenya (Eastern Africa), and Messie Mboukou sitting in for Congo Brazzaville (Central Africa). Their appointment is in line with the operational model of the Jury structure as part of AFRIMA’s effort to make sure that the judging process remains professional, fair, and reflects Africa’s rich cultural diversity.
Fachabe, Ilado, and Mboukou bring years of experience in music, culture, and youth development to their role on the 14-Man AFRIMA Jury. They will help choose the best musical talents from across Africa and the diaspora, ensuring that only the most deserving artists are nominated and awarded.
Marwane Fachane, Executive Director of the Hiba Foundation, leads the people and strategy at one of Morocco’s top creative and cultural organisations. The Foundation supports young people in the creative industry and helps them build careers in music, film, and other art forms. Speaking about his new role, Fachane said, “I’m honoured to be part of AFRIMA’s jury. This platform is key to celebrating African talent and showing the world what our continent can offer.” He also noted that African creativity is growing fast and deserves to be supported and promoted on global platforms.
Young and vibrant, Messie Mboukou is a well-known executive in music communication, events, and digital media, and has supported several African artistes in the diaspora and on the continent through his France-based consulting agency. He has also helped organise over 1,000 events around the world.
Mboukou said, “It’s a privilege to be part of AFRIMA. I believe Africa’s greatest wealth is in its youth and culture. If we support young talent and work together, the future will be even brighter.” He promised to contribute to a fair judging process that strengthens the beauty of African music.
Asma Lucy Ilado, a respected journalist and cultural development consultant, also labels herself as a culture advocate. In her remarks upon her appointment, Ilado paid glowing tributes to former AFRIMA Juror and fellow Kenyan, the legendary producer Tabu Osusa. She also paid tributes to the late Ghanaian Music Executive, Rab Bakari, who served on the AFRIMA Jury (2014-2016). Ilado stated she was looking forward excitedly to discovering new voices and talents across the continent during the Adjudication Process. It is her belief that ‘although African music is full of energy and promise, more investment is still needed in key areas like distribution, production, training, and rights protection’.
After a decade-long break, Supermom, the acclaimed reality television show produced by Sola Fajobi’s Digital Interactive Media (DIM), will return in 2025.
Renowned for celebrating the resilience and sacrifices of mothers across Nigeria, including those of famous Nigerian celebrities, Supermom has remained a fan favourite.
In a recent media chat with journalists, Mr Fajobi, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, confirmed the show’s much-anticipated comeback.
“We have created several reality shows, including Next Movie Star and D8, but the one that viewers and industry stakeholders have consistently asked us to revive is Supermom,” Mr Fajobi said.
“The reason isn’t far-fetched—Supermom is deeply fulfilling because it honours mothers in a way that resonates with everyone.”
The reality TV show CEO explained that motherhood isn’t just about giving birth but also includes stepmothers and adoptive mothers. It’s genuinely about nurturing and guiding a child with love—the core message of ‘Supermom’ and why it’s returning.
Mr Fajobi stated, “Many people assume that a mother is a woman who gives birth, but motherhood comes in different forms. There are birth mothers, stepmothers, and adoptive mothers. A true mother nurtures, shelters, and guides a child with patience and virtue. She provides unwavering love, protection, and emotional support, regardless of biological ties. This is the core message of Supermom and why we are bringing it back.”
Similarly, Abidemi Alli-Balogun, the Supermom’s brand manager, assured fans that the 2025 edition will return in grand style.
According to her, this season’s winner will receive a brand-new house, while the first runner-up will be awarded a brand-new car. The second runner-up will take home a substantial cash prize.
The show’s brand manager also revealed that several top local and international brands have already shown interest in sponsoring the show and that preparations are well underway, with the crew actively working on different locations.
Mr Fajobi added that the show will be broadcast on at least 50 television stations across Nigeria every weekend and is scheduled to premiere in the coming quarter of the year.
The Supermom TV show debuted in 2010 to recognise African mothers for their dedication. It became popular for sharing real-life stories of struggles and resilience, later expanding to include stepmothers, adoptive mothers, and fathers in motherly roles.
The first two seasons focused on everyday mothers. Season 3 introduced a celebrity edition, where public figures shared personal stories about their mothers. Season 4, ‘Heart of Gold Edition,’ honoured women who cared for children not biologically theirs, such as orphanage founders. Season 5, ‘My Dad, My Supermom,’ featured fathers who took on both parenting roles.
The show also launched in Ghana and allowed viewers to share personal stories. Beyond entertainment, Supermom highlighted the vital role of mothers and caregivers in society.
The show’s brand manager also revealed that several top local and international brands have already shown interest in sponsoring the show and that preparations are well underway, with the crew actively working on different locations.
Mr Fajobi added that the show will be broadcast on at least 50 television stations across Nigeria every weekend and is scheduled to premiere in the coming quarter of the year.
The Supermom TV show debuted in 2010 to recognise African mothers for their dedication. It became popular for sharing real-life stories of struggles and resilience, later expanding to include stepmothers, adoptive mothers, and fathers in motherly roles.
The first two seasons focused on everyday mothers. Season 3 introduced a celebrity edition, where public figures shared personal stories about their mothers. Season 4, ‘Heart of Gold Edition,’ honoured women who cared for children not biologically theirs, such as orphanage founders. Season 5, ‘My Dad, My Supermom,’ featured fathers who took on both parenting roles.
The show also launched in Ghana and allowed viewers to share personal stories. Beyond entertainment, Supermom highlighted the vital role of mothers and caregivers in society.
The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos.
AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), unveiled its strong list of sponsors and partners, showing growing confidence in African music as a major cultural and economic force.
The 9th edition, themed “Unstoppable Africa,” has attracted support from key sectors including finance, real estate, beverages, digital platforms, media, hospitality and international cultural institutions.
Following the acceptance of Lagos State Government of the offer from the African Union, Lagos will once again serve as the Official Host City, reinforcing the state's position as Africa’s leading creative and entertainment hub. With the strong backing of the awards from the Federal Government of Nigeria, the 9th AFRIMA promises to be hugely successful. The African Union Commission remains AFRIMA’s legacy Institutional Partner, supporting its mission to promote African music and culture across the continent and beyond.
At the top level of sponsorship, fast-growing digital payments and lifestyle platform Utilita and leading gaming and entertainment brand Gobet247 are headlining the event as National Gold Sponsors.
At the Silver level, First Bank of Nigeria, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and The Address Homes have been confirmed as National Silver Partners. Guinness Nigeria joins as the Official Beer Sponsor, bringing added energy to this year’s festivities. AFRIMA also welcomes international cultural support from the British High Commission in Nigeria and the Embassy of Sweden, both serving as Cultural Exchange Partners.
In travel and hospitality, Wakanow, Pan Atlantic Travels and Dorf Travels & Tours Ltd have been named the Official Travel Partners. Vaniti Lagos and Knowhere Restaurant will host nominees and special guests as Hospitality Partners. Popular youth culture platform Mainland Block Party Lagos is also supporting the celebration, adding street culture and community energy to the awards week at the AFRIMA Music Village holding at Ikeja City Mall on Friday, January 9,2026.
AFRIMA has also confirmed a strong coalition of leading media organisations across radio, television, digital platforms, print, and Out-of-Home (OOH) channels as its Official Media Partners for the 9th Edition. These include DSTV/Multichoice, HIPTV, Afro Music Pop, Base FM, Beat FM, Classic FM, Hot FM, Kennis FM, Lagos Talks, Inspiration FM, Traffic Radio, Radio Lagos, Eko FM, and Lasgidi FM.
Others on the partnership roster are The Culture Newspapers (TCN),Legit.ng, Max FM, Nigeria Info, Nigezie, Television Continental (TVC), and Yanga FM, along with top OOH companies led by MotoMedia, Yartview Ltd, Optimus Exposure, Plural Media, Folham Nigeria Limited and Nimbus Media.
Speaking on FirstBank’s support, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, said the partnership aligns with the bank’s long-standing commitment to Africa’s creative industry.
“At FirstBank, we are dedicated to promoting Africa’s vibrant creative industry, and our partnership with AFRIMA reflects this commitment. Through our First@Arts initiative, we have consistently supported projects across the creative value chain, nurturing talent and enabling production. In doing this, we preserve Africa’s rich cultural heritage while promoting unity, education and entertainment.”
From the international community, H.E. Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Nigeria, said, "Sweden is proud to join AFRIMA in celebrating the richness and global impact of African music. In 2026, we will mark 65 years of diplomatic relations with Nigeria, highlighting our strong ties. As the world's third-largest music exporter, we believe in the power of collaboration and idea exchange. This partnership enhances our cultural and business connections, and we look forward to a meaningful week supporting the creative industries."
Also speaking, Yinka Bakare, Marketing and Innovations Director at Guinness Nigeria Plc, said the brand’s involvement reflects its deep roots in African culture.
“Guinness has been woven into Africa’s most iconic cultural moments for decades, and our sponsorship of AFRIMA’s 9th edition reinforces that heritage. AFRIMA celebrates the extraordinary artistry that defines Africa, and we are proud to support a platform that showcases the continent’s greatness to the world.”
Founder and Chairman of The Address Homes, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, described AFRIMA as an important platform for African creativity, collaboration and cultural identity expressions.
“AFRIMA represents the spirit of African excellence and innovation. At The Address Homes, we believe that culture, creativity and enterprise must work together to drive sustainable growth. Supporting AFRIMA is our way of building and investing in Africa’s talents, strengthening cultural pride and opening new opportunities for creative young people and business partnerships across the continent.”
Speaking during the sponsorship announcement in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Ms. Edwidge Goli, Director of Partnerships at AFRIMA, described the sponsorship line-up as a strong vote of confidence in African music.
“This is more than sponsorship. It is a historic show of belief in the power of African music, the brilliance of our talents and the future of our creative industries,” she said.
She thanked the Lagos State Government for hosting the event again and praised the commitment of the Gold and Silver sponsors, as well as international partners and media organisations.
The 9th AFRIMA will commence with the Nominees and Guests Welcome Soirees scheduled on January 7. This will be followed by the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) on January 8 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.
AFRIMA Music Village Concert and Diamond Showcase will take place on January 9 at the Ikeja City Mall, leading up to the grand Awards Ceremony on January 11 at the Eko Convention Centre at Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. Red carpet starts at 3:30 pm (WAT).
The awards ceremony, along with major live performances, will be broadcast to audiences in over 84 countries worldwide.
The Los Angeles,US home,of star actor,Brad Pitt,was reportedly broken into on Wednesday.
The actor was not in when the alleged break-in occurred, the sources said.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating a reported burglary.
An LAPD spokesman confirmed a break-in at a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles at 10.30pm on Wednesday.
However, the spokesman did not identify who lived at the property or who owned it.
An unknown amount of property was allegedly stolen by the thieves, the value of which has not been disclosed.
Police were looking for three suspects who climbed over a front fence and broke in through the home's front window, the sources said.
Pitt, 61, was in London on Monday for the European premiere of his new film, F1: The Movie.
Directed and co-written by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, F1 was partly filmed during Formula One Grand Prix weekends, with scenes shot on the circuits during breaks and real drivers also appearing on screen.
Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has revealed that he stepped down from managing the careers of young comedians, Emmanuella and Success, due to his increasingly demanding schedule.
Mark Angel disclosed this during a now-viral TikTok live session recently.According to him, the young comedians are currently managed by a professional agency.
He clarified that the decision was unrelated to recent allegations from former crew member, Denilson Igwe, who accused him of financial exploitation. Instead, he explained that engaging a professional agency would better support the young stars’ careers while allowing him to focus on other projects.
Mark Angel assured fans that his creative partnership with Emmanuella and Success remains intact despite stepping back from management duties.
He said, “I no longer manage Emmanuella and Success. They are now being managed by a professional agency because I have more work now and am too busy to manage them. But I still work with them.”
Billboard has released its highly anticipated list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time with 2Face’s “African Queen” ranked as the number one Best Afrobeats song.
The list curated by Billboard staff has Wizkid as the only artist with double entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” at number 2 and “Essence” featuring Tems at number 5.
Other notable artists in the top 10 include Rema with “Calm Down” at number 4, Favour with “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” at number 3, and CKay with “Love Nwantiti” at number 6.The list is dominated by Nigerian artists, but Ghanaian stars Fuse ODG and Sarkodie also made appearances with “Azonto” featuring Itz Tiffany at number 18 and “Adonai” featuring Castro at number 19, respectively.
Yemi Alade is the highest-ranked female lead artist on the list with “Johnny” at number 15.
Other notable songs in the top 20 include Styl-Plus’ “Olufunmi” at number 11, 9ice’s “Gongo Aso” at number 12, and P-Square’s “Do Me” at number 13.
The top 20 list also features songs from Wande Coal, Phyno, and Davido, showcasing the diversity and richness of Afrobeats music.
Afrobeats star, Asake has admitted his father, Fatai Odunsi, to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where Chinese experts are currently attending to him, a source has confirmed. When Sunday Scoop contacted one of Odunsi’s neighbours, who had earlier led our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Iga Idunganran, Isale Eko, during a visit last Saturday, she confirmed that Odunsi was receiving medical care at the unnamed facility.
Speaking in the local Isale Eko parlance (now translated into English), she stated, “Call me again around 6:30 pm. By then, I should have gone to their house, so I would be able to give you more information on what you asked.” When our correspondent reached out to her again around 7 pm, she confirmed the news, saying, “I have confirmed from his (Odunsi’s) wife that he has been admitted to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi where Chinese experts are currently attending to him.”
Also speaking to Sunday Scoop on condition of anonymity, a reliable source in the artist’s management described the entire saga as an oversight. The source confirmed that, to the best of his knowledge, Asake has started fulfilling his financial commitments to both his father and his daughter, Zeenat, but claimed to not know whether Asake would be resuming his relationship with Zeenat’s mother or provide any form of financial support for her.
“The entire thing was an oversight, but all has been sorted. He has reunited with his family and promised to give them whatever they would need to keep him going. To the best of my knowledge, he has begun fulfilling the promises he made and that is why there is now calm. I have no knowledge of what has or will happen to the baby mama; what I know is what I have told you”, the source said.
Recall that while updating the public on the situation of things, Odunsi, in a viral video disclosed that following their reconciliation, Asake committed to purchasing a new house for him and cover his medical expenses. He also confirmed that real estate agents were actively searching for a suitable property. He added that, Asake also agreed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat. However, he was silent on any discussions about Asake resuming a relationship with Zeenat’s mother or providing support for her.
Released on November 22,2023,the album features 16 remarkable tracks, including collaborations with Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola.
The album was preceded by two singles, “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz and “Kese (Dance)”, both of which shattered Spotify Nigeria’s streaming records for highest opening day streams.
“Kese” accumulated an impressive 1.5 million streams, surpassing the previous record of 1.016M held by “Piece of My Heart”.
He now occupies the top four spots on the list of top 10 songs with the biggest first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria.
