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Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Davido Shine as Global Music Icons of 2024
Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr have earned spots among the world’s top artists of 2024, as revealed by Chart Data on New Year’s Eve.
The rankings, based on global influence and impact, placed Wizkid at an impressive 11th position and Ayra Starr at 18th.
Adding to Africa’s pride, South African singer Tyla secured the 12th spot.
The top 10 list featured a mix of global icons, with South Korean superstar Jimin leading the pack.
He was joined by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé, who continue to dominate pop and R&B.
Kendrick Lamar, known for his powerful storytelling and lyricism, also made the list.
Other prominent names included British pop innovator Charli XCX, the genre-defying Billie Eilish, the legendary Lady Gaga, and rap queen Nicki Minaj.
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Movie lovers are excited this December, not just because of the holidays but because of the major movie releases happening this year. While Stranger Things Season 5 continues to generate buzz, here are some notable movies released in 2025 that fans are talking about:
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)
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The Running Man (November 7, 2025)
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TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025)
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)
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Troll 2 (December 1, 2025)
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 19, 2025)
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Anaconda (December 25, 2025)
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The Housemaid (December 25, 2025)
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Oh. What. Fun. (December 3, 2025)
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