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  • 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

  • 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

     

  • Portable Claims He Has Helped More People Than Olamide, Davido And Wizkid

    Portable Claims He Has Helped More People Than Olamide, Davido And Wizkid

    Street-hop star Portable is stirring the waters again after boldly declaring in a fresh interview that he has helped more people than heavyweights Olamide, Davido and Wizkid.

    Speaking on a televised entertainment programme, the controversial singer boasted that his street charity and constant support for the young boys around him beat anything the bigger stars have done. The comments were clipped and shared online, where they quickly exploded into a full debate.

    Many social media users laughed off the claim as classic Portable drama and started listing scholarships, giveaways and life-changing opportunities linked to the three superstars. Others argued that the singer has also put upcoming artistes and crew members in the spotlight and deserved some credit for that.

    As usual, the conversation ended up bigger than the quote itself, touching on visibility, receipts and how to measure who truly does the most for the streets. One thing is certain though: Portable has once again turned a simple chat into prime timeline content.

  • Davido’s New Catchphrase After Burna Boy ‘Sleeping Fans’ Drama

    Davido’s New Catchphrase After Burna Boy ‘Sleeping Fans’ Drama

    There is a fresh catchphrase trending in Nigerian pop culture and, as usual, Davido is at the centre of it.

    Shortly after reports that Burna Boy allegedly ordered sleepy concert goers to leave his show, Davido shared a playful new line on social media. He did not mention any names, but fans immediately linked the timing to the viral sleeping fans story and turned the phrase into instant meme material.

    Across Instagram, X and TikTok, users remixed the catchphrase into skits, captions and freestyles. Some interpreted it as gentle shade aimed at Burna Boy, while others treated it as harmless banter in the long-running rivalry between different fan bases.

    Comment sections lit up with jokes and hot takes as people updated their imaginary scoreboards for subtle jabs. Whether the moment fades quietly or fuels a fresh round of stan wars, one thing is obvious: Naija pop culture does not sleep, even when some concert goers allegedly do.

  • Mohbad Family DNA Debate Reignites

    Mohbad Family DNA Debate Reignites

    Mohbad’s father reiterated support for a transparent DNA process regarding the late singer’s son amid intense public debate and legal attention.

    The dispute remains a flashpoint in the broader demand by fans and stakeholders for clarity and justice around the singer’s death and legacy.

    Source: Punch, 2025-12-09