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American rapper and streamer Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has revealed that streamers earn more than musicians. Speaking during a recent livestream with Nigerian streamer Carterefe, DDG stated, “Streaming pays more than music. For real, streamers make more money than artistes.” READ ALSO: Uche Maduagwu Apologizes to Davido, Chioma, Admits He Was …

More than a decade after his passing, Michael Jackson continues to dominate the global entertainment landscape even in death. The King of Pop has been named 2025’s highest-paid deceased celebrity by Forbes, earning an estimated $105 million in the past year alone. With this, Jackson extends a posthumous financial legacy unmatched in modern celebrity culture. …

Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has said he is not desperate for international recognition, emphasizing the importance of staying true to his roots and audience. Speaking in an interview recently, the “Local Rapper” crooner explained that identifying and understanding his audience has been the key to his success in the music industry. …

I Don’t Need International Validation to Stay True to My Sound - Olamide

Boluwatife Balogun, 14-year-old son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has stirred excitement online after sharing a clip that hints at his debut single. The young talent, already showing signs of musical confidence, may be preparing to follow in his father’s famous footsteps. In a short Instagram video titled “Champion’s Arrival,” Boluwatife was seen recording in …

Wizkid’s Son

Popular Nigerian disc jockey Nonso Temisan Ajufo, better known as DJ Big N, has raised concerns about what he calls the worst decline in Afrobeats’ global influence in two decades. Speaking in a recent interview, the Mavin Records DJ blamed both artists and record executives for the slump. He said many have sacrificed quality and …

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