Echotitbits – Nigeria News

Tag: Afrobeats

  • Davido Shows His Islamic Side in Viral Video Ahead of Saudi Shows

    Davido Shows His Islamic Side in Viral Video Ahead of Saudi Shows

    Photo Credit: Photo via Legit.ng / @davido

    A new behind-the-scenes clip of Afrobeats star Davido has warmed hearts online after he was seen fluently using Arabic phrases while preparing for shows in Saudi Arabia.

    In the video, shared by his team and picked up by entertainment blogs, Davido is heard greeting and responding in Arabic as he interacts with members of his Saudi entourage. Many fans were reminded that the singer comes from a family with deep Islamic roots, despite often being more publicly associated with a Christian upbringing and Western lifestyle.

    The clip quickly trended on X and Instagram, with Saudi and Nigerian fans alike praising him for connecting culturally with his hosts. Some users joked that he was “tapping into his roots” for a successful Detty December run in the Kingdom, while others said the moment showed the soft power of Nigerian pop culture abroad.

    Source: Instagram/@davido, Legit.ng – report on Davido’s viral Arabic-speaking clip ahead of his Saudi Arabia performances.

  • Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats List

    Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats List

    Photo Credit: Ayomide T. Adebayo from Prudential Center , Newark NJ – Dec.12th, 2025

    Spotify has released fresh data on Afrobeats listening in 2025 – and Nigerian stars are front and centre. Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid, Asake and Ayra Starr all feature prominently on the platform’s latest Afrobeats ranking, highlighting just how far the genre has travelled globally.

    The streaming giant noted that fans are now listening from Nigeria to Brazil and beyond, with songs by the Nigerian heavyweights placing highly in multiple territories. Burna Boy and Wizkid continue to enjoy deep catalog streams, while Rema’s global smash “Calm Down” refuses to slow down. Asake’s anthems and Ayra Starr’s hit singles also kept them locked among the most-streamed Afrobeats acts of the year.

    On Nigerian social media, the numbers were treated like a scorecard. Fans swapped bragging rights over who truly leads the Afrobeats wave, while others simply celebrated the fact that several Nigerian acts can now compete with global pop names on major platforms.

    Source: Instagram/ Punch Nigeria – report on Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr on Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats list.

  • Wizkid Crowned Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 Artist of the Year

    Wizkid Crowned Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 Artist of the Year

    Photo Credit: Photo via Pulse Nigeria, Instagram/@wizkidayo

    Starboy continues to shine: Wizkid has been named Apple Music Nigeria’s Artist of the Year for 2025, topping the platform’s end-of-year rankings.

    According to Apple Music’s recap, Wizkid not only clinched the top artist spot but also secured Top Album of 2025: Nigeria with his project Morayo. The double win reinforces his status as one of Afrobeats’ most consistent global forces, still pulling massive streams years into his career.

    Wizkid FC wasted no time celebrating the achievement on X and Instagram, sharing streaming screenshots, edited graphics and throwback clips from the album’s rollout. Some fans used the moment to reignite debates about who owns the Afrobeats “GOAT” crown, while others simply congratulated Starboy for another landmark year.

    Source: Instagram, Pulse Nigeria – report on Wizkid topping Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 year-end list.

  • Burna Boy’s Orlando Show Cancellation Sparks Health Concerns Online

    Burna Boy’s Orlando Show Cancellation Sparks Health Concerns Online

    Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again become the centre of social media conversation after a video of him receiving medical treatment surfaced online. Fans shared the clip across Instagram and X, claiming he has been unwell for a while even as he tried to keep up with his United States tour dates.

    The viral video shows the Grammy award winner lying down while hooked up for treatment. Comment sections quickly filled with prayers and well wishes, while others questioned whether his team should have forced a longer break much earlier in the tour.

    Online, the discussion has shifted from show refunds to the intense pressure that comes with global touring. Some fans are urging the singer to prioritise his health over December performances, while others insist they would rather wait for a fully healthy Burna Boy than see him pushing through illness on stage.

    As at the time of this report, there has been no detailed statement beyond confirmation that the Orlando concert was cancelled, but the video has intensified calls for the African Giant to slow down and reset.