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  • Davido and French Montana set AFCON tone with Rabat kick-off concert

    Davido and French Montana set AFCON tone with Rabat kick-off concert

    Guardian Life (via Davido/X photo attribution on page)

    2025-12-19 06:00:00
    On Guardian Life’s report, Davido has been confirmed as a headline act for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 opening concert in Rabat, Morocco, billed as the cultural starter before the football begins.

    The show is slated for Saturday, December 20 at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone, with French Montana also on the bill alongside Moroccan and Franco‑Moroccan acts—positioning AFCON as both sport and pop-culture export.

    – CAF (Official website): “Morocco will open the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a major musical spectacle…”
    – Punch (News outlet): “Global hip-hop star French Montana and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido will lead an exciting international line-up…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is soft power at work—AFCON is increasingly selling an “Africa experience,” not just a tournament. Watch for sponsor integrations, broadcast packaging, and whether Nigerian acts get more official-event placements across CAF programming this cycle.

    Source: Guardian Life — 19 Dec 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/davido-to-perform-at-afcon-2025-opening-concert-in-morocco/
    Photo Credit: Guardian Life
    2025-12-19

  • Detty December Fest goes full-throttle as Juma Jux draws celebs and surprise cameos in Lagos

    Detty December Fest goes full-throttle as Juma Jux draws celebs and surprise cameos in Lagos

    Photo Credit: Channels TV / Daniel Obas

    2025-12-19 07:00:00
    Channels Television reports that Juma Jux’s Lagos concert at Ilubirin doubled as a Detty December magnet—pulling in returning Nigerians, celebs, and a rotating cast of guest performers through the night.

    The show reportedly stretched into the early hours, with ticket tiers and crowd energy reflecting how Lagos’ December circuit has become a structured festival economy, not just vibes.

    – TheCable Lifestyle (News outlet): “One standout moment came when Jux brought his wife Priscilla Ojo on stage.”
    – HipTV (Facebook / media platform): “The moment Diamond Platnumz performed with Jumajux at his lagos concert last night!”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Detty December is now a serious regional culture-business: travel, nightlife, ticketing, sponsorship, and influencer media all move together. The real watch is whether organisers tighten safety/logistics as crowds scale—and whether more East/West African collaborations become December staples.

    Source: Channels Television — 19 Dec 2025 — https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/19/juma-jux-broda-shaggi-diamond-platnumz-phyno-thrill-fans-at-detty-december-fest/
    Channels Television
    2025-12-19

  • Davido booked for AFCON 2025 opening concert as CAF ramps up festival-style kickoff

    Davido booked for AFCON 2025 opening concert as CAF ramps up festival-style kickoff

    Photo Credit: Punch / CAFOnline
    2025-12-18 16:00:00

    Vanguard reports CAF has confirmed Afrobeats star Davido will perform at the AFCON 2025 opening concert in Rabat, alongside an international lineup including French Montana and Moroccan acts.

    The concert is positioned as a major pre-tournament spectacle, tying entertainment directly into AFCON’s build-up and fan programming.

    Verification: CAF’s official announcement describes a “major musical spectacle,” and TVC News also reported the headline lineup for the kickoff concert.

    Quotes: CAF: “Morocco will open… with a major musical spectacle…” TVC News: “Davido… announced to headline the opening concert…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is soft power in motion—Nigeria’s pop culture remains a continental magnet. Watch brand activations, tourism-linked business opportunities, and whether CAF sustains the festival model for future tournaments.

    Source: Vanguard — 2025-12-18 — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/davido-to-perform-at-afcon-2025-opening-concert/

    Vanguard 2025-12-18

  • Juma Jux Says Priscilla and Iyabo Ojo Helped Supercharge His Nigeria Popularity

    Juma Jux Says Priscilla and Iyabo Ojo Helped Supercharge His Nigeria Popularity

    2025-12-17 08:00:00

    Premium Times reports that Tanzanian singer Juma Jux says his relationship with Priscilla Ojo—and visibility around Iyabo Ojo—has boosted his popularity in Nigeria.

    He describes meeting Priscilla without realising she was famous, then noticing the scale of online attention once their photos began trending.

    He frames the moment as career leverage, potentially opening doors for wider market reach in Nigeria.

    Verification
    TheCable Lifestyle (media outlet): “love at first sight.”
    Premium Times (news outlet): “now the fame is more because Priscilla and I are together.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is the modern pop-culture funnel: romance + visibility = market access. Watch for whether Juma Jux turns the buzz into collaborations, Nigerian media tours, and performance bookings.

    Source: Premium Times — 2025-12-17 — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/843788-how-iyabo-ojo-priscilla-boosted-my-popularity-in-nigeria-juma-jux.html

    Photo Credit: Premium Times
    2025-12-17

  • Ayra Starr Touches Down in Ghana as Accra’s December Concert Circuit Heats Up

    Ayra Starr Touches Down in Ghana as Accra’s December Concert Circuit Heats Up

    2025-12-17 08:00:00

    In a video update shared by TV3GH, Ayra Starr has arrived in Ghana ahead of high-profile festive performances in Accra.

    The buzz reflects how December events now cross-pollinate between Lagos and Accra, with fans traveling and social media amplifying star movements.

    For Ayra Starr, it’s another signal of regional touring strength and West African audience pull.

    Verification
    TV3GH (Facebook/TV outlet): “arrives in Ghana ahead of the Tidal Rave festival.”
    Asaase 99.5 (radio outlet): “Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Ayra Starr…” (concert lineup post).

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Ghana’s December circuit is increasingly a core route for Nigerian pop stars. Watch for surprise guest appearances, collaborations, and how event promoters package the Nigeria–Ghana festive rivalry for tourism spend.

    Source: TV3GH (Facebook) — 2025-12-17 — https://www.facebook.com/TV3GH/videos/ayra-starr-arrives-in-ghana-ahead-of-the-tidal-rave-festivalmgcc-tv3gh/1374799304321974/

    Photo Credit: PRS for Music

    2025-12-17

  • Newark declares Dec. 12 ‘Burna Boy Day’ after sold-out Prudential Center show

    Newark declares Dec. 12 ‘Burna Boy Day’ after sold-out Prudential Center show

    Photo/Video credit: Burna Boy (Instagram reel page)

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, the city of Newark, New Jersey, declared December 12 as ‘Burna Boy Day’ in recognition of the artist’s cultural impact and global reach.

    The proclamation was presented in the glow of a major tour stop, adding another headline milestone to Afrobeats’ U.S. arena era.

    Online, fans treated the honour as a symbol of how far the genre has travelled—from local hits to municipal recognition abroad.

    • The Nation (Threads): “…present a framed proclamation declaring the day ‘Burna Boy Day’.”
    • EII Ghana Africa (website): “Thank you for the incredible honour and recognition… It’s only UP from here,” he wrote.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: City proclamations can be ceremonial, but in pop culture they act like ‘soft power’ proof—helping artists deepen brand partnerships, tour leverage, and diaspora visibility. Watch for whether the proclamation fuels more U.S. cultural collaborations, sponsorships, or civic-facing events tied to Afrobeats artists.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2025-12-14 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/us-city-of-newark-declares-dec-12-as-burna-boy-day/

    2025-12-14

  • Cardi B and Davido light up Riyadh as Soundstorm 2025 turns into a cross-genre spectacle

    Cardi B and Davido light up Riyadh as Soundstorm 2025 turns into a cross-genre spectacle

    Photo credit: MDLBEAST (official Soundstorm timetable page)

    According to Punch, Cardi B and Davido were among the headliners who thrilled fans at the 2025 Soundstorm festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    The report described Cardi B’s set as a ‘late-night block party’ moment, while Davido’s appearance underscored Afrobeats’ growing festival pull in the Middle East.

    The lineup and schedules shared by organisers helped fans track the biggest sets across the multi-night event.

    • MDLBEAST (official timetable page): “Davido 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM… Cardi B 12:45 AM – 01:45 AM”
    • Yahoo Entertainment (article): “…Cardi B turned Soundstorm Festival 2025 into her own late-night block party…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Global festivals are increasingly booking Afrobeats as a must-have sound—not a ‘special guest’ slot. That shift can reshape touring routes, sponsorship value, and streaming discovery in new markets. Watch for follow-up announcements: additional Middle East dates, brand partnerships, and collaboration teases that often drop right after festival weekends.

    Source: Punch — 2025-12-14 — https://punchng.com/cardi-b-davido-perform-at-saudi-arabias-soundstorm-festival/

    Photo credit: Photo credit: MDLBEAST (official Soundstorm timetable page)

    2025-12-14

  • Shallipopi Clinches TikTok SSA ‘Artist of the Year’ as Afrobeats Momentum Builds

    Shallipopi Clinches TikTok SSA ‘Artist of the Year’ as Afrobeats Momentum Builds

    Pulse Nigeria (story page)
    2025-12-08 09:00:00

    According to Pulse Nigeria, rapper Shallipopi emerged as Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, a win that reflects how TikTok virality is increasingly shaping mainstream recognition.

    The awards spotlighted creators and artists across the region, with performances and fan-driven engagement reinforcing TikTok’s role as a launchpad for hits.

    The Guardian Life reported: “Shallipopi has been named Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok SSA Awards.”

    In his acceptance clip, Shallipopi said: “Thank you TikTok for this, this is an amazing award… I appreciate everyone who voted.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is another sign that platform-native momentum now translates into offline trophies. Watch for labels and promoters doubling down on TikTok-first campaigns—and for which Nigerian acts convert trends into touring and streaming growth.

    Source: Pulse Nigeria — Dec 08, 2025 — https://www.pulse.ng/story/shallipopi-win-artist-of-the-year-at-tiktok-ssa-awards-2025120810093841087

     

  • ‘Detty December’ rush: Lagos hospitality hits peak as diaspora visitors return

    ‘Detty December’ rush: Lagos hospitality hits peak as diaspora visitors return

    According to Vanguard, Lagos is experiencing peak end‑of‑year demand as ‘Detty December’ draws in visitors, with hotels booked out and major concerts and events driving a visible tourism surge.

    The report described a city-wide cash-and-culture boom: packed venues, higher room rates, and heavy spending around entertainment, food, transport and short‑let apartments.

    A separate AFP story carried by Yahoo similarly captured the build-up, noting that “the hotels are booked” as Lagos prepares for the festival season and returning visitors.

    Other lifestyle reporting has also pointed to the broader economic spillover, including increased informal-sector earnings and a short, intense demand cycle that stresses transport and urban services.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Detty December is now an economic season, not just a party label—good for jobs and revenue, but it also exposes Lagos’ infrastructure gaps (traffic, safety, power, pricing abuses). Watch for whether state agencies publish reliable tourism metrics, and whether the private sector starts building year-round products instead of a one-month cash rush.

    Source: Vanguard — 14 Dec 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/detty-december-lagos-hotels-events-sold-out-as-fun-seekers-scramble-for-space/amp/)

     

    Photo Credit:The Audience during the AfroFuture Festival in 2023 – RollingStone

  • Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Photo Credit: Photo via Gistmania / Apple Music / @wizkidayo

    Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun has once again sent fans into wedding speculation mode after revealing the exact song he wants at his big day – and the artiste he wants performing it live. During a recent Apple Music radio appearance with Asake and DJ Tunez, Wizkid said he wants Asake to perform “Remember” at his wedding.

    Wizkid explained that Asake’s breakout track “Omo Ope” turned him into a fan from first listen, but it is the more reflective “Remember” that stole his heart and earned a permanent place on his imaginary wedding playlist. The Starboy boss called the song “an amazing record” and told Asake directly on air that it has to be played on his wedding day.

    Big Wiz did not stop at song choices. He went on to shower Asake with heavy compliments, describing him as one of the most special vocalists in Africa and even the world. According to him, Asake’s voice is a blessing to African music and proof that the new wave of Afrobeats talent is here to stay.

    This is not the first time Wizkid has teased an upcoming wedding, and social media users again joked that Starboy has been “planning” this wedding for years. Still, his comments have added fresh fuel to fan fantasies about a high-profile Starboy ceremony – with Asake on the mic and “Remember” as the soundtrack.

    Source: Instagram/@wizkidayo, Gistmania – report on Wizkid saying Asake will perform at his wedding.