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  • Drake Reaffirms ‘Sound Influence’ with Surprise OVO Sound Radio Set

    Drake Reaffirms ‘Sound Influence’ with Surprise OVO Sound Radio Set

    Drake Reaffirms ‘Sound Influence’ with Surprise OVO Sound Radio Set

    Drake surprised fans with an unannounced stream featuring Afrobeats- and Dancehall-inspired tracks, spotlighting emerging African talent and sparking debate online.

    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: Drake’s playbook is to locate the next center of gravity early, then amplify it at scale. Aligning with Afrobeats in early 2026 keeps him culturally adjacent to the fastest-growing global soundscape; expect at least one marquee Africa-linked collaboration.

     

    Source:  Revolt — https://www.revolt.tv/article/2016-03-20/13041/drake-headlines-surprise-ovo-sound-takeover-at-sxsw 2026-01-21
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    2026-01-21

  • Rihanna’s Barbados groove sparks fresh global buzz for Shallipopi’s “Laho”

    Rihanna’s Barbados groove sparks fresh global buzz for Shallipopi’s “Laho”

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    According to Pulse Nigeria, a short clip circulating online appears to show Rihanna vibing along to Shallipopi’s “Laho,” and fans are treating it like an unexpected Afrobeats co‑sign.

    The video has kicked off celebratory reactions across Nigerian social media, with listeners saying moments like this can accelerate global discovery.

    As the clip spreads, attention is shifting from “did you see it?” to “will the momentum translate into streams, Shazams, and playlist adds?”

    • HypeTribeNG (Instagram): “Rihanna vibing hard to shallipopi’s ‘Laho’ in Barbados.”
    • Officially Urban (Instagram): “Rihanna Vibing hard to Shallipopi’s ‘Laho’ in Barbados.”

    Echotitbits take: A casual celebrity moment can move faster than a label rollout—especially when it’s a global star connecting with a Nigerian sound in real time. If the clip keeps circulating, the smart play is for the camp to ride it with performance snippets, remix chatter, or a visual push that converts virality into sustained listening.

    Source: Facebook — January 2, 2026 — https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=2299884327145462

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    2026-01-02
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