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  • Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake Set to Headline Afro Nation 2026

    Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake Set to Headline Afro Nation 2026

    Afro Nation organizers have confirmed a headline trio for the 2026 edition: Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake.

    The booking aligns with a period of strong commercial momentum for all three artists and is expected to draw thousands of international fans.

    With recent musical chemistry between Wizkid and Asake, speculation is rising about special guests and on-stage collaborations.

    Echotitbits take: Afro Nation remains the barometer for who is truly ‘hot’ on the global African music circuit. Wizkid and Burna Boy sharing a bill is always a cultural win, but Asake’s headliner jump is the headline—proof that the Neo-Fuji wave has crossed into top-tier global viability.

    Source: TheCable – https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/wizkid-burna-boy-asake-to-headline-2026-afro-nation-festival/ 2026-01-29
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  • Justin Bieber Confirmed for 2026 Grammy Performance

    Justin Bieber Confirmed for 2026 Grammy Performance

    Entertainment Tonight reports that Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking a major return to the spotlight.

    Fans are speculating the performance could be paired with new music, as the Grammys often serve as a launchpad for headline comeback cycles.

    While production details remain under wraps, the announcement has already driven heavy chatter across TikTok and Instagram.

    Echotitbits take: A Grammy stage is the loudest ‘I’m back’ statement in pop. If Bieber is healthy and ready, this is less a one-off performance and more a brand reset—positioning him for a fresh chart run.

    Source: Rolling Stone – https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-bieber-performing-2026-grammy-awards-1235506212/ 2026-01-29
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  • Portable Accuses Afrobeats ‘Big Four’ of Blocking Rising Stars

    Portable Accuses Afrobeats ‘Big Four’ of Blocking Rising Stars

    Portable has attacked four Afrobeats superstars—Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Olamide—claiming they have dominated the industry for a decade and block new artists.

    He also alleged they exaggerate luxury spending and influence, putting pressure on younger musicians chasing status and visibility.

    Reactions online are split between those who see a real gatekeeping issue and those who dismiss the claims as attention-seeking.

    Echotitbits take: Portable is the unfiltered street microphone: chaotic delivery, but sometimes a real sentiment underneath. Calling out the giants who helped build the global pipeline is risky, though—especially when your own visibility depends on the same ecosystem.

    Source: Daily Post – https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/24/wizkid-davido-burna-boy-blocking-other-artists-from-rising-portable-alleges/ Nigeria 2026-01-24
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  • Rihanna Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Anti’ Album

    Rihanna Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Anti’ Album

    Rihanna is marking a decade since the release of Anti, with the 2016 album reportedly hitting fresh RIAA milestones this week.

    Fans have revived Anti-era favorites on TikTok and Instagram, while renewed anniversary attention has reignited speculation about her long-awaited next album.

    The moment also highlights Rihanna’s evolution from pop star to cultural mogul, with Anti serving as the last full studio project before her major Fenty era expansion.

    Echotitbits take: Anti aging this well is the definition of a classic. Rihanna has mastered scarcity as strategy: the music keeps streaming, the brand keeps growing, and fans keep begging—an ecosystem that still centers her even without new albums.

    Source: People – https://people.com/rihanna-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-of-anti-11895086 2026-01-29
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  • Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid posted a cryptic, minimalist teaser with “02.2026,” sparking speculation about a February release and a new R&B-infused Afrobeats direction.

    Social chatter and cross-platform reposts continued to push the story, with fans and commentators dissecting the visuals, branding, and potential next moves.

    Echotitbits take: Wizkid’s quiet-to-cryptic rollout remains one of the most effective marketing plays in Nigerian pop. A February window positions him for sustained chart impact and a strong run into the 2026–2027 awards cycle.

    Source: eiighanaafrica — https://eiighanaafrica.com/news/wizkid-teases-new-album-release-date-with-surprise-listening-party-in-lagos 2026-01-21
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    2026-01-21

  • Wizkid & Asake set “REAL (Vol. 1)” up as a December drop

    Wizkid & Asake set “REAL (Vol. 1)” up as a December drop

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    Wizkid & Asake set “REAL (Vol. 1)” up as a December drop

    According to Pulse, Asake says his working relationship with Wizkid has evolved into a joint project, with the duo teasing an EP titled “REAL (Vol. 1)” for a December release.

    In the report, Asake frames the collaboration as something that grew from alignment and mutual respect rather than a quick, label-driven pairing. The project is also being positioned as a major “Detty December” moment, given both artists’ recent momentum.

    The Nation (News): “set to drop this December.”
    Billboard Africa (Instagram): “teaming up for a joint EP called ‘REAL (Vol. 1)’.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This pairing could reshape end‑of‑year listening in Nigeria—if the rollout is clean and the lead single lands, it may dominate playlists and “December nightlife” rotations. Watch for tracklist hints, pre‑saves, and whether either artist previews more snippets in live settings.

    Source: Pulse — December 16, 2025 — https://www.pulse.ng/story/asake-wizkid-real-2025121610001720055

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  • Dapper Live’s “Trench Symphony” pitches Afrobeats + Fuji with full orchestra

    Dapper Live’s “Trench Symphony” pitches Afrobeats + Fuji with full orchestra

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    Dapper Live’s “Trench Symphony” pitches Afrobeats + Fuji with full orchestra

    According to Pulse, Dapper Live has announced “Trench Symphony,” describing it as a large-scale orchestral live experience blending Afrobeats and Fuji.

    The announcement frames it as a premium December concert play, built for Lagos’ end‑of‑year rush and the growing appetite for bigger, more theatrical live production.

    Premium Times (News): “The concert will be held at the Balmoral Eko Convention Centre.”
    Culture Custodian (Facebook): “an ambitious live music experience.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s live circuit is moving from club‑set energy to festival‑grade staging. If this orchestra + street‑sound fusion lands at scale, it could raise the bar for December concerts and influence how promoters package Fuji and street‑pop crossovers next year.

    Source: Pulse — December 15, 2025 — https://www.pulse.ng/story/dapper-live-announces-trench-symphony-afrobeats-and-fujis-largest-orchestra-this-december-2025121516425963398

    Image: https://www.pulse.ng/story/dapper-live-announces-trench-symphony-afrobeats-and-fujis-largest-orchestra-this-december-2025121516425963398 — Photo credit: Pulse