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Afrobeat Singer, Rotimi Reveals Reason For Leaving 50 Cent’s Record Label
Afrobeat Singer, Rotimi reveals why he left American Rapper, 50 Cent’s record label, G-Unit. The singer shares that 50 Cent and the producers did not understand afrobeats and it was not a mainstream in the western world.
Rotimi shares this information in a recent interview with Adesope Live “I was signed to G-Unit, but then in 2017/2018, Afrobeats was not mainstream in the United States. Davido and Wizkid had records that were gaining traction in Boston, New York, but it wasn’t mainstream at that time.”
“Afrobeats was big in the States, but they weren’t following it in LA. So, 50 Cent and I had a conversation. He was like, ‘What’s this sound you are trying to do?’ I said, ‘Bro, it’s Afrobeats.”
Popular Nigerian Artist, Rema has been recognized as the most streamed Nigerian Artist on YouTube for the first quarter of 2025.
Rema gathered a total of 223 millions streams, assisted because of his single “Is It Crime”, which was a total 14 million streams.
While the second most streamed Nigerian Artist is Burna Boy with a total of 171 million streams in the first quarter of 2025.
Third on the list for the most streamed Nigerian on YouTube is Ayra Starr, who has a total of 169 million streams.
Tanzanian Singer and Priscilla Ojo’s husband, Jim’s Jux expresses excitement for final wedding in Nigeria.
It can be recalled that the couple already married in Tanzania few months back and are now preparing to get married in the Nigerian culture.
The artist shared excitement for what’s to come with the Nigerian culture in his upcoming wedding. Jux revealed his love for Nigerian food and style.
“I am so excited about my Nigerian traditional wedding coming soon. I can’t wait to wear an Agbada. I am bringing all my groomsmen to Nigeria from Tanzania. I can’t wait to witness the culture. I already love foods like eba, jollof rice, turkey.”
Nigerian Actress Jemima Osunde expresses her concerns over the pressure on actors to land more acting roles.
The actress takes to her Instagram page to address the pressure on actors for them to be seen more by their fans. Osunde then speaks out on the reality of the industry and states how the public is now a key factor in landing a role.
Osunde then cries out about how talents actors are overlooked just because they aren’t active on the social media.
After her speech, fans react and discuss on the reality of this topic to agree and disagree on it. Many share their opinions in the comments section.
Rema Tops YouTube Charts with 223 Million Streams for First Quarter of 2025
Tanzanian Singer Jux Gushes About Nigerian Wedding Ceremony with Priscilla Ojo
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