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“One Million Streams Only Pays $300 in Nigeria, Aim Higher – Burna Boy Advises Nigerian Artists
On April 8, 2025, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy shared his perspectives on the music industry via his Instagram story, emphasizing the contrast between online popularity and real-world success. He cautioned fellow artists against being misled by social media metrics, mentioning that Nigerian social media fans and Twitter polls do not necessarily translate to tangible support, such as filling concert venues.
Moving on, Burna Boy addressed the significant disparities in streaming revenues across different regions. He noted that one million streams generate approximately $300–$400 in Nigeria, whereas the same number of streams yield about £3,000–£4,000 in the UK, $3,000–$4,000 in the US, and €3,000–€4,000 in Europe. He advised artists to set their sights beyond achieving number one spots on Nigerian streaming platforms and to consider diversifying their income sources.
Nigerian singer, Jaywon, calls out gospel and Afrobeats artists for drawing inspiration from his music.
This claim was prompted amid the release of Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time by Billboard. The artist also called out the magazine for leaving his song off the list.
The singer took to his social media page and wrote: ‘This Year’ by Jaywon had more viral moments and cultural impact than some of the tracks Billboard ranked. It has been trending since 2012 and is still relevant today. Who else has achieved that? Hate is inevitable. Year after year, both gospel and Afrobeats singers copy the same vibe, but we remain unshaken. I’ll say it again: no song on that list has more cultural impact than #ThisYear by Jaywon.”
It has been reported that Nigerian singer, Lil Kesh, allegedly escaped death after he was robbed in Lagos on August 20, 2025.
According to reports, the singer was stabbed in the neck during the robbery and was dispossessed of his jewelry and other expensive items.
However, no official statement has been released as the Lagos State Police Command is yet to confirm the incident.
The Nigeria Police Force addresses a viral poster of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, stating that she is wanted.
They shared a report and denied making such a statement, claiming that the poster is fake as they did not brand the actress as wanted. They urged the public to verify news properly from trusted sources.
“FAKE NEWS ALERT! This “WANTED” poster of actress Iyabo Ojo did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force. It is false, misleading, and was never posted on any official NPF platform. Disregard and stop spreading fake news. Verify only from official NPF channels.”
Singer Jaywon Slams Billboard for Snubbing His Hit ‘This Year’ in Afrobeats List
Nigerian Singer, Lil Kesh Allegedly Escapes Death After Robbery Attack in Lagos
Nigeria Police Denies Issuing Viral ‘Wanted’ Poster of Actress Iyabo Ojo
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