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Wizkid’s Kese (Dance) Disappears from Apple Music Top 100 Chart
Wizkid’s latest hit single, Kese (Dance), which broke records upon its release, has mysteriously vanished from Apple Music’s Top 100 chart.
Released on November 15, 2024, Dance quickly rose to the top, clinching the number one spot on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 100 chart just hours after its debut.
The song also achieved a monumental feat on Spotify, garnering 2.753 million streams globally within its first day, setting a new record for an African song.
However, fans were left puzzled when the chart-topping single suddenly disappeared from Apple Music’s charts.
Many have attributed this to the platform’s stringent policies regarding streaming manipulations, suggesting that potential irregularities in streaming activities might have led to its removal.
Apple Music is known for enforcing strict measures to ensure authenticity in streaming numbers, and this incident has raised questions about how streaming data is monitored and verified.
The unexpected takedown has fueled a broader conversation about the pressures artists face to achieve record-breaking numbers in the competitive music industry.
Fans and critics alike are rumouring that the song’s streams might undergo a thorough review and possible deduction before being reinstated on the charts.
Dance marked a significant milestone in Wizkid’s illustrious career, showcasing his ability to connect with audiences worldwide and maintain his status as a leading figure in Afrobeats.
The song’s disappearance has sparked debates on social media, with fans defending Wizkid and calling for transparency in how streaming platforms handle such cases.
Others view it as an opportunity for the industry to address concerns about the authenticity of streaming figures and the role of artificial boosts.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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