In a recent interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, Obi Asika Nigerian iconic music executive and the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC spoke on the challenges Burna Boy faced on his way to stardom.

According to Asika, Burna Boy struggled to get a slot to perform for free.

“This same Burna Boy that’s a million dollars plus today, they be blocking him…He’s from Port Harcourt, he’s not from Lagos, so they be blocking him,” he said on the podcast.

“The same Burna Boy has bypassed everybody and exploded and now he can’t be blocked anymore,” he added on the success of the Grammy winner.

Reacting to Asika’s statement, Burna Boy said it doesn’t cover up to half of what he experienced. He also claimed these actors are still attempting to block him.

“This is not even half of the story. They did everything they possibly could to break me, they are even still trying their best lol but all they did was create this unquenchable FIRE that will continue to burn them for eternity.”

Burna Boy has in the past claimed that several individuals in the Nigerian music industry including the media blacklisted him.

This alleged bad faith and attacks have been blamed for his dislike for the Nigerian music ecosystem, which he constantly condescends to.

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Burna Boy had a troubled start to his career, which strained his relationship with the media and the music ecosystem.

Asa Asika’s recent statement provides some clarity on this issue that appears to remain a chip on the megastar’s shoulders.

You can watch Asa Asika’s full interview on the Afropolitan podcast below.

Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has reacted to the Niger State governor’s order for security operatives to arrest people with dreadlocks in Minna. 

The singer, known for his knee-length dreadlocks, posted a picture of himself on Instagram on April 24, 2025, stating his intentions to visit Umar Bago‘s state. In his caption, he criticised the governor’s directive, asking him to cut his goatee before worrying about people with dreadlocks.

Mohamed Umar DADA BE Your PROBLEM I dey to come Minna but now you have ask your security agents to cut off dreadlocks so hold your State, but make you cut your Beer Bee.

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Daddy Showkey’s post garnered reactions from his followers, with many slamming the governor’s concern over the hairstyles.

I’m even shocked that in 2025, a governor is more concerned about a hairstyle than the unemployed hungry people in the state. If anybody needs to be arrested, it’s the governor of that state. He is clueless and has no business being a leader. Big disappointment.

In another landmark feat, Davido’s fifth album ‘Five,’ has debuted at the summit of UK Spotify album chart.

This feat follows its impressive immediate success that saw it become the second highest opening week for an album on Spotify Nigeria.

Davido recently released the music video for the single ‘Offa Me’.

The song featuring R&B star Victoria Monet saw the Grammy winner bring her sensual vocals into Afrobeats territory to deliver smooth fusion that quickly became one of the standout tracks on the album.

Released on April 18, 2025, ‘5ive’ features 17 tracks and multiple guest appearances from music stars worldwide.

The project features guest appearances from Afrobeats stars Omah Lay and Victony.

Other Nigerian artists on the album include OdumoduBlvck and Chike, whom he featured on the single ‘Fund.’

The album also features international stars led by Jamaican star YG Marley, whom he featured on the song ‘Awuke’ released as the first single of the album.

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Other Carribean stars on the album include Shensea and 450.

American R&B and his long-term collaborator Chris Brown also appears on the album. 3 time Grammy winner Victoria Monet and Latin pop star Becky G also feature on the album.

South African music star Musa Keys also appears on the album after featuring on the Davido’s Grammy nominated single ‘Unavaialble’ off his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’.

Davido also features French hitmakers Dadju & Tay C as the tracklist showcases his desire to cater to multiple markets in a reflection of his status as a global star.

In a recent interview on Clue Radio, Davido shared that he had made several production contributions to the album as he rediscovered that side of his creativity.