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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery to Remove Part of His Right Lung

Posted on by Tha Crown

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, the Vatican has confirmed.

The 71-year-old Pontiff underwent Surgery on Tuesday, October 13, to remove a tumour from his right Lung after Doctors discovered a small, localised nodule during recent Medical examinations.

According to the Vatican, an examination conducted during the operation confirmed a diagnosis of Lung Adenocarcinoma, a type of Cancer that develops in the Glandular Cells of the Lungs.

The procedure involved removing the lower lobe of the Pope’s right Lung using a video-assisted surgical technique. The Vatican reported that the operation was successful and that there were no complications.

The Lung abnormality was detected during medical examinations before the Pope announced on Sunday, October 11, that he would undergo surgery on his doctors’ advice.

At the time, Leo XIV described the nodule as having been detected at a very early stage and as being well localised. He subsequently confirmed that he would proceed with the recommended operation.

The surgery marks the most significant publicly reported health issue of his papacy, which began in May 2025.

Following the procedure, the Pope returned to his hospital room to begin his recovery. The Vatican had previously indicated that he was expected to remain in hospital for approximately one week.

Although the surgery was reported to have gone well, details about the Pope’s next steps in treatment and long-term prognosis remain limited.

Further medical assessments will help determine whether the cancer has spread beyond the affected area and whether additional treatment will be necessary.

Lung Adenocarcinoma is a form of non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Its outlook varies depending on factors including the stage of the disease, whether it has spread and how successfully it responds to treatment.

The Vatican has suspended the Pope’s public audiences through October 20 to allow him time to recover.

His health will remain a key concern for Catholics around the world as he recuperates from the operation.
Further news will see to it that this post is updated.

Keffe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison for Tupac Shakur’s Murder

Posted on by Tha Crown

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his role in the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a major development in one of hip-hop’s most notorious criminal cases.

Davis, 63, was sentenced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in a Las Vegas courtroom, nearly two months after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder for orchestrating the fatal shooting that claimed Shakur’s life at the age of 25.

Judge Carli Kierny handed Davis a sentence of 20 years to life for first-degree murder, followed by a consecutive 20-year sentence associated with the use of a deadly weapon, bringing the total sentence to 40 years to life.

During the hearing, Judge Kierny addressed the gravity of the crime and the impact of Shakur’s death on his family.

“You don’t get to take a man from his family,” Judge Kierny said. “You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future, from him and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.”

The sentence means Davis could spend the remainder of his life in prison. Although he could eventually become eligible for parole, release is not automatic, and his legal team has indicated that it intends to appeal his conviction.

Tupac Shakur was shot on September 7, 1996, while riding in a black BMW driven by Marion “Suge” Knight, the co-founder of Death Row Records, in Las Vegas.

The shooting occurred after a heavyweight boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand casino. Earlier that evening, Shakur and members of his entourage had been involved in a physical altercation with Orlando Anderson, Davis’s nephew.

The confrontation was linked to longstanding tensions between rival street gangs in California.

According to prosecutors, the casino fight prompted Davis and his associates to seek revenge against Shakur and his entourage. Later that night, a white Cadillac pulled alongside the BMW near the Las Vegas Strip, and gunfire erupted.

Shakur was struck multiple times. Knight survived the attack, but the rapper died from his injuries six days later, on September 13, 1996.

He was 25 years old.

His death sent shockwaves through the music industry and left one of hip-hop’s most influential artists unable to fulfil the enormous creative potential that had made him a global figure.

For nearly three decades, the murder remained unsolved, becoming one of the most widely discussed cases in music history.

Prosecutors argued that Davis helped organise the attack, supplied the firearm and was inside the Cadillac from which the shots were fired.

They maintained that he played a leading role in the retaliation following the confrontation involving his nephew, even though he was not accused of personally firing the fatal shots.

Davis became the central figure in the investigation after making statements about his involvement in the shooting over several years.

His accounts appeared in interviews, media appearances and his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend. He also discussed the incident during a 2008 interview with investigators under an agreement connected to a separate investigation.

Prosecutors argued that Davis’s own words helped establish his involvement and provided investigators with information they could corroborate.

His public statements eventually helped revive an investigation that had stalled for years.

Davis was arrested in September 2023 and charged with murder in connection with Shakur’s death. He was the only person ever charged in the case.

Davis pleaded not guilty and disputed the prosecution’s account of his role in the murder.

His defence team argued that his previous statements were not necessarily reliable and that he had exaggerated aspects of the story. They also challenged the lack of physical evidence directly connecting him to the shooting, including the absence of the murder weapon.

Prosecutors, however, argued that Davis’s accounts, alongside other evidence presented at trial, established his responsibility for orchestrating the attack.

After hearing the evidence, a jury found Davis guilty of first-degree murder on August 31, 2026, following a trial that lasted several weeks. The jury reached its verdict after less than three hours of deliberation.

The conviction made Davis the first and only person to be found guilty in connection with Shakur’s murder.

Orlando Anderson, Davis’s nephew, was identified during the investigation as a possible gunman because of the confrontation with Shakur earlier on the night of the shooting.

Anderson was questioned by police but was never charged in connection with the rapper’s murder. He died in a separate shooting in 1998, two years after Shakur’s death.

Prosecutors argued that the earlier altercation involving Anderson provided the motive for the attack later that night.

However, the identities of the people who fired the fatal shots have not been conclusively established through the case.

Davis’s conviction was based on his alleged role in organising the murder, rather than an allegation that he personally pulled the trigger.

Davis’s sentence consists of consecutive terms, meaning the second term follows the first rather than running at the same time.

In practical terms, he faces a minimum prison term of 40 years before potentially becoming eligible for parole, subject to the applicable legal calculations and rules.

Davis was born in June 1963 and is 63 years old. Serving the full 40-year minimum would put him at approximately 103 years old before completing that period, although credit for time already served may affect the calculation.

According to reporting on the sentencing, Davis received credit for 731 days already served.

Even when an inmate becomes eligible for parole, release is not guaranteed. If parole is denied, Davis could remain in prison for the rest of his life.

The sentence therefore leaves open the possibility of release while placing Davis at risk of dying behind bars.

Tupac Shakur’s murder has remained a defining tragedy in hip-hop history, attracting years of speculation, documentaries, books and investigations.

The rapper was celebrated for his music, his screen performances and his ability to address social inequality, violence and life in marginalised communities. His influence has endured long after his death, with his catalogue continuing to reach new generations of listeners.

[Lyrics] Blade Escobar’s Hits Only, No Mrs (EP) – All Songs

Posted on by Adekugbe Adedayo

Nigerian rapper Blade Escobar recently released his long-awaited rap EP titled Hits Only, No Mrs. It contains 7 songs, including an interlude. The EP has a total run time of 33 minutes and features Kyoo Manen on ‘Whine for Me’, the 5th track.

On Streamdorm’s Starting Line, Blade Escobar discussed how Hits Only, No Mrs came to be and the inspiration behind the EP. Watch Here.

The Long Ass Intro by Blade Escobar

Yeah
Yeah
Ladies and gentlemen (Uh)
Uh
You are now in the Renaissance (Uh)
The new era (Yeah)
And right about that time (Uh)
I present to you (Uh)
Hits Only (Uh)
No Mrs (Blizzblade)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah (Blade Get ’em)

I am so unholy
But how is it I still dwell in Rap’s holy of holies
I’m deified, it can’t be denied
Two classic projects under my belt
Man, fuck the fame, I can’t be denied,
I can’t be defied
I can’t be defined
I’m an anomaly (facts)
New Wiz post “Made in Lagos”, you niggas comedy (facts)
Said what I said, man, fuck the harmony (ha)
If violence is the only way to peace, I’m Mr. Monopoly (Bitch)
Bar’s high, but the rhymes and the bars are stacked
Higher than the ladder to Al Jannah
All you niggas is Jahannam
We are nothing alike
I’m Nas, you’re Nasboy
And some of y’all Lil’ Nas X and mini Diddies allegedly according to Gistlover (haha)
But who am I to judge? (ha)
He without sin shall cast the first stone
I’d rather give that stone to Marc Jacob, tell him get my wrist froze
It’s only right I get my teeth froze
Cold blooded killer with the lyrics
Was seeing spirits as a teen who kissed the Green Spirit in school
Graduated to swimming in Spirit, when he should be deep in The Spirit after Sunday school (yeah)
Ditching sermons, instead he swimming in kitty, probably kick her back to the curb
A new girl every weekend complimenting my culinary, huh
You should probably thank that girl from last weekend (woo!)
Still end up in their deep ends (woo!)
Pockets far from deep and
They still let a nigga deep in (uh)
Some feining on the Opium of the Masses
They streaming Mass live after taking good lashing (uh)
Cabashing to Nathaniel Bassey, later come back for more nyashing
They like the atheists I’m smashing, it’s an irony they all kneel and worship this nutsack they sacrilegious, uh
The boy very spiritual but far from religious (yeah)
That’s why these rap gods, I don’t accord worship to ’em (yeah)
These other rappers, I’m a god to ’em (facts!)
If you ain’t M, Q, Modo or Boogey, I’m outrapping you
If you’re not Jesse Abaga, I’m outrapping you (yeah)
And for you Afrobeats wack niggas
If you’re not Burna Boy, David or Rema, I’m bout to whack niggas
If you’re not Victony or Omah Lay
When you see me, you should kneel and call me Jefe, bitch, I ain’t here to play (Boss, nigga!)
By the time he hits tracks 2, 3, 5 and 6
I swear to God, Wizkid will press replay
And wonder why he dropping mid after mid since 2020
Ha!
For me it’s hit after hit on this Extended Playlist (yeah)
Independent, but my shit sounds A-list
If God had Spotify, I’d be on His playlist
I was born to win, only time I’ll almost lose (uh)
Is the day Wizkid grows a strand on his chin (haha)
You shitted on the rap game and dropping mid after mid
Now a rapper ’bout to bury you in hit after hit
Bitch!

Let it breathe (uh)
Let it breathe (uh)
Yeah (yeah)
See, amma let it breathe, uh
So once upon a time, I was in the trap cooking all this crack
And my connect told me “Blade, you need to let the poor breathe”

Hahahaha
Uh
Yeah

The industry is so unholy (yeah)
The government is so unholy
As the leaders of the free world who
Exploit the hoi polloi and bury ’em in TikTok and algorithms
Got ’em dancing to the rhythms
While they trapped in they web (uh)
Blind to the fact
That they really far from freedom
Instead they languishing in a thraldom that’s so deep
As a straight male artist getting penetrated for fame
Now he a rich slave to the devil and to his own shame
Damn what a shame
Some rap gods tried to play God, they failed and they cursed His name (uh)
Lord forgive me for the days I pressed play and nodded to a man say Jay Hova was his name
Now I’m bout to slay these false idols, now I’ve seen inspiration (uh)
Today na today, I got rid of procrastination (yeah)
Tried to create but NEPA was the weapon fashioned against my life
They don take light again
God Damn!
I don go on gen, them bring light again
I off gen again, them take light again
This whole saga done repeated ten times until I saw that again
My screen turned blue, hard drive again
Na 30k for new hard drive, bar wey I no get plan to spend
Inspiration disappear, bítì National Grid
Presido and cabinet drowning in national greed
130 meter per senator, that’s national whips
The chief whip threw away his whip when he saw the new tear rubber
Rubber Stamp Senate fucked without lube (uh)
Me I had to skip meals, lost calories
And so I finally fixed my hard drive from my three figure dollar salary
Tried to download my beat, MTN happened ’cause of small rainfall, I couldn’t record and now I’m snapping
Told myself I’d do it tomorrow, tomorrow came
Plans changed, Lagos really fucked with my mind frame
They nearly move my phone for front seat of yellow bus
Conductor helped me with seatbelt, na so my pocket free
I come para, bus stop, I come give am blow for him front teeth
Searched the bloody thief, I see my phone for him boxers
Use another blow, scatter him teeth
He pick him teeth from the street
Jumped back into the bus, the driver sped off
I think I really tired of living inside this Lagos Where landlord and agent conspire to turn accommodation fees into chainsaw
Your neck go cut 1.5 mil for a mini flat, “no Yahoo Boys allowed” (Bitch)
But na Yahoo Boy go still take the house
‘Cause 92% of the Nigerian Labour Force be living like a mouse
Uh
Think about that
Yeah
Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of these Lekki babes with their BBL
Only thing they hate is stingy men
Selling coochie, packaging bougie
Spe-

Oya stop stop stop stop stop guy
See I told you
You’re here to entertain us enough of all this rap bullshit man
I might have to retract this deal if you don’t actually make something
Oya Retract am naw
Retract am!!!
Give me something, anything Afro even if it’s Afro Rap, Afro Commercial
Just something Afro (Afro kill your papa there idiot)
Take your fucking deal out my….
Guy wake up, guy wake up (mmmh…)
You don dey crash for this studio for the past five hours
Really?
Na your leave be this naw
Stand up, guy
I talk say I go flex you this holiday day naw
Make we go to that club where I don-
Oh, fuck, that shit, man.
Yeah, that shit, guy, that’s what I’m telling you, man
Guy, omo some fine ass bitches in that shit, man
Guy, who gives a fuck about Big Pharma?
You’ve been saying all that shit in your sleep.
Guy, really?
Guy, really, man
Guy make we dey go, abeg
Okay, man, for you, I’ll do this shit, man (Bad guy)
But you sef, you know the kind package wey I like, naw
All these mighty nyash (Ah no be you again?)
Wey dey be like say na water dey inside (You and nyash)
Wey be say if she waka like this, the nyash go want disintegrate
Guy, say less man, make we we ball
Oya, give me 30 seconds naw, make I go shower
Guy, you don bath already today now, make we go naw (Steeze gats dey on check naw)
Alright man I got you

Wekere (Ikebe Supa) by Blade Escobar

Blizzyblade
Going in
Yeah
Uh
Wekere Wekere (yeah yeah)
Wekere Wekere

Call me all night, oh baby, call me all night
Loving that body, on my body all night
When you come home tonight, girl, you be coming all night
I know you want it girl then come for the night
Cause that booty so big,
Yeah that booty so fat
When I’m on that booty, girl, I ain’t gon’ be tired
Coming home baby to that booty tonight
When you come home tonight, girl, you’ll be coming tonight (Yeah)

‘Cause the thing that you get it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
In combat jeans it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
When you in the bum short it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
In tight and pant it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
When you just minding your business it’s
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
Even in the wrapper it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
Everything on top it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
Without even trying it’s
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
Oh yeah yeah

Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber, ahhh (Wekere) (Uh)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber, ahhh (Wekere Wekere) (Yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber, ahhh (Wekere Wekere Wekere) (Yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
(Blizzyblade) (Wekere)

Baby girl, your body is calling
So my goal is to answer, baby, I’m balling
No dulling
Baby girl, you’re prettier than Barbie
Matter of fact, baby, you can be my dear
Bambi
Pardon your boy for the wordplay
But this boy mean every goddamn word he gon’ say
Foreplay prolly make you come one time
Check the rollie on my arm, you can see it’s our time, baby
Sex O’clock, the clock has tocked
You a real bad chick you make the cock unlock
So baby girl don be acting like a chicken
No church worker baby girl, you make me wanna put the dick in
Then we get freaking
Baby what you thinking
I be swimming in the money, girl, we ain’t sinking
Phelps in this bitch yeah, truth be told
My gold chain stay flooded like Hurricane Katrina
Seen her the other day
Had a lot of good sex
Shawty is a naughty girl, tell her she go chop cane
How many strokes and rounds before she turns around
And switch strokes, she’s dope I’m choking
She’s smoking hot
Plus my baby High Fashion like her Gucci marijuana with the Louis and the Prada
She finer than Rihanna, but I treat her like a monkey
If she open that punana, amma give her that banana
She smoking hot
‘Cause my baby High Fashion like the Gucci marijuana with the Louis and the Prada
She finer than Rihanna, but I treat her like a monkey
If she open that punana, I’ma give her that banana (‘Cause the thing that you get it is)

Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
When you in them jeans, it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
When you in the bum short, it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe
In combat jeans, it is
Wekere Wekere Wekere Wekerewe (ooh yeaaahhh)

Ah

Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (yeah ooh yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (yeah yeah yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (ooh yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ahhh
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ahhh
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber
Ahhh
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber

It’s big like e
Like e Hotylioness
The baka is big, it’s bigger than Hotylioness
The baka is big, it’s bigger than Hotylioness
The baka is big, it’s bigger than Hotylioness
Ehhhhhhhhh (Ahhhh)

Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (yeah, yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (ooh yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (yeah yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (oh yeah)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (Wekere Wekere)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (Wekere Wekere)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber (Wekere Wekere Wekere)
Ikebe Supa, Baby mi wa je cucumber

BLAH!

That girl is just standing there, but the ass is movingoneown!
It’s movingoneown!
Eyyy

Tonight by Blade Escobar

Yeah
Oh yeah
Yeah
Oh baby
Yeah
Oh yeah
Yeah

I see you girl
Right through the door
I see you through my Diors
The boy is a Christian, but I can picture me sinning
That ass got me hooked tonight
Gotta take a second look tonight
Oh baby
She don hit me with the look tonight
Now my stick don dey chook the nyash
The chick just dey shake the pim-pim-pim (yeah oh yeah)
And the thing just dey do me pim-pim-pim
She squeeze on my thing-thing-thing-thing-thing
With the heavy load gbim-gbim-gbim-gbim-gbim (yeah oh yeah)
VIP in the swimming thing-thing-things
Now we skinny dip, skinny dip-ping-ping (yeah oh yeah)
She feeling me, skinny with big things
Now she killing me with the big big things (yeah oh yeah)

Lean on me girl, put that thing on me, girl (yeah oh yeah)
Lean on me girl, sit that thing on me, girl (yeah oh yeah)
Lean on me girl, do that thing on me, girl (yeah oh yeah)
When we do that thing on me, girl
You gon’ squirt on me, girl (yeah oh yeah)

Tonight, girl
Amma do all the things that you like (yeah oh yeah)
Tonight, girl
Amma make you my wife for the night (yeah oh yeah)
Tonight, girl
You’ll forget you had that nigga in your life (yeah ooh yeah)
Tonight, girl
Girl, tonight, girl
Tonight, girl (Tonight)
Amma do all the things that you like (oh yeah)
Tonight, girl (Tonight)
Amma make you my wife for the night (Ooh baby)
Tonight, girl (Yeah)
You’ll forget you had that nigga in your life (Oh yeah)
Tonight, girl
Girl, tonight, girl (Ahhhh)

Óyá jùsílè, baby balance
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah oh yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà (yeah ooh yeah)
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah ooh yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah oh yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant (uh)
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà (yeah ooh yeah)
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance (uh)
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah ooh yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant (uh)
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà

Look

Baby girl, I’m done staring at your hips tonight
They be doing me like kryptonite
Now I’m weak and I’m dazed, girl
That’s why you gotta creep tonight
To my crib tonight
And leave your man
‘Cause that boy a clerk, me, I got balls of steel
I know you’re wondering what else amma steal tonight (uh)
Cause I’m done stealing gazes of your ass and your eyes
Now the shine in your eyes tell me I done stole your heart (yeah)
Now it’s artwork the way that you whine
Girl, you a dime like Antwerp, the way that you shine it’s like astrology (yeah)
Two planets behind you when you turn around (wooh)
Yeah, that ass is in orbit when you make it bounce
Scratch
I meant to say two suns (uh)
We could start a new universe, give me two sons (yeah)
When we at the crib
I’ll make you come so hard, you’ll collapse more times than the National Grid

Tonight (Tonight, girl)
Amma do all the things that you like (yeah oh yeah)
Tonight, girl
Amma make you my wife for the night (yeah oh yeah)
Tonight, girl
You’ll forget you had that nigga in your life (yeah ooh yeah)
Tonight, girl (Tonight, girl)
Tonight, girl
Amma do all the things that you like (when you put that thing on me)
Tonight, girl
Amma make you my wife for the night (when you do that thing on me)
Tonight, girl
You’ll forget you had that nigga in your life (you’ll forget you had that thing)
Tonight, girl
Girl, tonight, girl (Ahhhh)

Óyá jùsílè, baby balance (oooooh)
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant (yeah oooooh)
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance (yeah yeaaaah)
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant (oooooh)
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà (yeah yeah)
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance (oooooh)
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant (yeaaaah)
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà (yeah yeah)
Óyá jùsílè, baby balance (oooooh)
Óyá tèsójúè, má wó pátá (yeah yeah)
Óyá gbàsíbè, o gallant
Mò gbè sínú ìdí è, o ràbàtà (Girl, tonight girl)

Oh…
Hello
Precious!
Precious!
Pick up your…
Precious!
After that everything I’ve done everything for you!
I sent you to sch…
Precious!

The Wack Trap Song – Interlude by Blade Escobar

Grrrr
Grrrr
Hits Only No Mrs, you know what it is is (Grrrrr)
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah (Uh)
Yah yah yah
Blizzyblade going hard on ’em (yeah)
Yeahhhhh

All my niggas stay hard by design (yeah)
Finna cop a Benz and a Lamb (yeah)
All my niggas stay hard by design (yeah)
All my niggas go hard for their slimes (yeah yeah)
No Diddy, Diddy, no lie (uh uh yeah yeah)
All my bitches go hard on the pipe (skrrr)
Three with the fourteens blowin’ opps (skrrr)
Kpai for a piece of the pie (wooo)
She don made you fall in love till you died

Ay (uh)
Yeah (uh uh)
I be the beast (yeah)
She want a piece (ayy)
She too greedy (yeah)
She wanna eat it (yeah)
She want the meat (yeah)
She not a vegan (yeah)
She want a ring (yeah yeah)
I cannot deal (yeah yeah)
She be on pills (Rrrrr)
That purple drank (yeah yeah)
Purple codeine (yeah yeah)
Promethazine (yeah yeah)
With Benylin (yeah yeah)
She call me Benny (yeah yeah)
Hop out the Benz (yeah yeah)
She call me Benny (yeah yeah)
Throwin’ her Benjies (yeah yeah)
I don’t do Fendi (yeah yeah)
I am not friendly (nah)
I don’t do Fendi (no nah)
She like the carats (ayy)
She like a bunny (ayy yeah yeah)

Ha ha ha ha ha
Haaaaaa
Blah blah blah blah (yeah)
Ha
Ya ya ya ya
Rrrrr blah
Skrrr skrrr skrrr

Yeah yeah

Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Yeah
Turn it up
Yeah nigga yeah nigga set it off (yeah yeah yeah)
Set it up, set it up, set it off (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
All of you niggas so wack (yeah yeah yeah)
That is what the fuck you rapping
That is what the fuck you rapping
Wack ass wack ass wack ass wack ass rap niggas (ayy)
Wack ass rap niggas (ayy) (skrrr)
Wack ass trap niggas (ayy)
Sending shots your way (yah yah yah)
Booze delivery (yah) (blah)
Nigga coming hard on your bitch everyday
Every day of the week I be coming hard (yeah yeah)
Coming hard coming hard, no homo nigga (yeah yeah)
No promo nigga (yeah yeah yeah)
Pop the fofo nigga
Chrome to ya dome, nigga, pop the fofo, nigga (blah)
Ayyyy
Fuck the popo, nigga (blah)
Money bag, money bag, money bag, money bag, money baaaaag

Ha ha ha ha
Haaaaaa (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Rrrr
Rrrr

Hits Only
Hits Only, Hits Only
Hits Only, Hits Only, Hits Only (No Mrs)
Hits Only, Hits Only, Hits Only
Hits Only, Hits Only, Hits Only

Yeah
Uh
Uh
Yeah

Rap in my genes (ayy)
This ain’t no denim (nah)
Yeah, rap like a deity (yeah)
Hop out the Demon (yeah)
Hop out the Benz (yeah)
Hop out the Bentley (yeah)
Yeah, your bitch is greedy (yeah)
She wanna eat it (yeah)
D got her feining (yeah)
Just like she pilling (yeah)
I cannot deal (yeah)
She be on lean (ayy)
Purple codeine (yeah)
Promethazine (yeah)
Pussy a savage (yeah)
I got her Fenty (yeah)
She be like Riri (yeah)
I got her Fenty (yeah)
Gave her the wee-wee (yeah)
I copped her Fendi (yeah)
I gave her semen (yeah)
I gave her semen (yeah)
After the weekend (yeah)
She cannot see me (yeah)
Ayy
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Yo Blade
Is it true you’re using ghostwriters?

Paparazzi still speaking
End

Whine For Me (Ft. Kyoo Manen) by Blade Escobar

Mmm mmm
Oh no no no no no
Ooh baby oh yeah
Oh no

You be you be rodo
Pepper them like rodo
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko
Whine it on me
Grind it on me
Put it on me
Oh no no
You be you be rodo
Pepper them like rodo
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko
Whine it on me
Grind it on me
Shake it on me
Oh no
Body to body
Baby, twerk on me
Baby, baby, grind it up on me
Baby, baby, put it up on me, me
Body to body
Baby twerk on it
Baby, baby, grind it up on me
Baby, baby, wind it up on me, me (oh no)

Baby I love the way you smile
Like you was made to shine
And when you turn 60, girl, you’ll still be in your prime
It’s been a while, still can’t get my eyes off your behind
Cause when you waka pass, e be like water dey inside
Be like say the thing want disintegrate comot your waist
And the way you shake dey stimulate all of my brain
Come to my place girl, let’s integrate with no delay
Cause a part of me wants to immigrate inside the place (hey)
Make we do am (eh)
Baby make we do am (eh)
Your Bakassi na problem, e go need the Peninsula (hey)
Make we do am (eh)
Baby, make we do am (eh)
Give her shakabula, four rounds men she feel am (yeah)
Now she don de shiver (uh)
Made her legs quiver (uh)
Said she can’t live hmm, me we dey shift her liver (yeah)
Back bigger than Molue, front be like trailer
All these niggas is friendzoned, na you be jailer

You be you be rodo (ayy)
Pepper them like rodo (ayy)
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko
Whine it on me (ayy)
Grind it on me (ayy)
Put it on me (uh)
Oh no no
You be you be rodo (ayy)
Pepper them like rodo (ayy)
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko (ayy)
Whine it on me (yeah)
Grind it on me (yeah)
Shake it on me (yeah)
Oh no
Body to body
Baby, twerk on me
Baby, baby, grind it up on me
Baby, baby, put it up on me, me
Body to body
Baby, twerk on it
Baby, baby, grind it up on me (uh)
Baby, baby, wind it up on me, me (oh no) (yeah)

After the four rounds, she fixed us a hot plate
Fufu and White Soup, I don down like four plates
She cleared the plates, then she told me “baby come and clear the place”
You had a couple plates, now come and have the plate
She hitting notes higher than the Fat Choir Mistress
She said that I’m a naughty boy, be my Head Mistress
Then I’m her Principal
Bless her with the principle
She was your girl bro, that evidence inadmissible
You go explain tire
Here, she don dey climb ladder
She be rider (yeah)
I get horse power, she be rough rider
She dey puff harder, ’cause the rod long like puff adder
She talk say when you rise, hmm, na Ofada (haha)
You no fit handle that bum bum, it’s like Osama (wooh)
It’s why I give her this Nim-Rod it’s like a tower (wooh)
The only babe wey fit chest this bulldozer (boom)
That cookie my apartment, I guess you can say I’m coming home (yeah)

You be you be rodo (ayy)
Pepper them like rodo (ayy)
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko
Whine it on me (uh)
Grind it on me (uh)
Put it on me
Oh no no
You be you be rodo (yeah)
Pepper them like rodo (yeah)
Pepper all these niggas wey dey shine their eyes like choko (uh)
Whine it on me (yeah)
Grind it on me (yeah)
Shake it on me
Oh no
Body to body
Baby, twerk on me
Baby, baby, grind it up on me
Baby, baby, put it up on me (me) (love the way you grind it baby)
Body to body (uh)
Baby, twerk on it
Baby, baby, grind it up on me (love the way you move it, girl, uh)
Baby, baby, wind it up on me, me (oh no) (I love the way you move it, girl, uh)

For your ears only
Haha
Blizzyblade
Uh
Hits Only, No Mrs
Yeah
Werey

Put It On Me by Blade Escobar

Babygirl
It’s Another One
Blizzyblade
Yeah
Oh oh oh oh (yeah yeah)
Yeah
Oh oh yeah (babygirl)
Yeah

The way you looking at me girl
The way you looking at me
Make me wanna put it in
The way you put it on me girl
The way you put it on me
Got me leaving her on read
The way you pushing on me girl
The way you push it on me
You gon’ end up with a kid
The way you put it on me girl
The way you put it on me
Make a nigga wanna ditch all my bitches
Wind for me baby (yeah)
Wind for me (yeah)
Grind on me baby
Climb on me baby (yeah yeah)
Ride on me
Grind on me girl
Cuz I’ve missed you
And I need you
When I’m with you
All you need do
Yeah

Grind for me baby
Wind for me
Wind for me baby
Climb on me baby (yeah)
Grind on me (yeah)
Grind on me girl
Cuz I’ve missed you
And I need you
When I’m with you
All you need do

Ahhhh
Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, wá rì bá yì
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta
Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, má sí mmmm
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta

Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, wá rì bá yì
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta
Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, má sí mmmm
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta

Yeah
Baby looking at me
Babygirl, the way you looking at me
Like you bout to steal a nigga heart, shawty Gon be crookin’ on me
So soft, put the cushion on me
So hard when she pushing on me
I be chooking on it
So wet my d be choking on it
Water falls when I’m stroking on it
Now I’m stroking in it
The house turn a battlefield

In the bathroom
Boom boom boom boom boom
In the bedroom
Boom boom boom boom boom
In the kitchen
Boom boom boom boom boom
Cuz I’m cooking that
Pum pum pum pum pum
In the living room
Boom boom boom boom boom
‘Cuz I live in that
Pum pum pum pum pum
In the balcony
Boom boom boom boom boom
On the staircase
Boom boom boom boom boom
In the shower
Boom boom boom boom boom
When she bending
Boom boom boom boom boom
When she standing
Boom boom boom boom boom
In panties
Boom boom boom boom boom
In public
Boom boom boom boom boom
In private
Boom boom boom boom boom
At the door post
Boom boom boom boom boom
On the sofa
Boom boom boom boom boom

Ahhh

Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, wá rì bá yì
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta
Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, má sí mmmm
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta

Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, wá rì bá yì
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta
Funmi òpòlò, wa jókó
Ma se ólódó tón ràbàtà
See the kòkòrò, má sí mmmm
Wá j’òkó jé sé ta ta ta

Oh wow
So this is what you’ve been doing?
You didn’t pick the fucking call?
Like literally, you’ve got to be fucking kidding me right now nigga
Oh shit
Oh shit
All you men are scum
Like all of you literally are scum
So because I used you to cheat on my boyfriend, you’re using her to cheat on me too?
This shit is messy, nigga

A Satisfying Outro by Blade Escobar

Uh
Uh
Yeah
Uh
Yeah
Uh
Look

Gold halo floating over my head
Horns popping out my eyebrows
Megan Good’s face, the flow is highbrow
You Lil’ Bow Wow, I’m Top Dog, I feel like Anthony Tiffith
My last tape put me in the top four like Em, Biggie and Weezy
The Rushmore of the game
It’s best y’all niggas plead the fifth
Cause y’all bars and bucks got way too much in common, they all slim
Imaginary glocks is what y’all sling
Nothin’ to the tables what y’all bring
Except a couple fables bout y’all slingin’
Funded by these labels, now y’all fiening for sermons from your favorite false prophets
Now your soul beyond redemption as they make their false profits
Na office they open for your head
Your lot herds with your mentality
It’s insanity to me how in this day and age, you lot refuse to see they want the Black Man as a casualty
To the gun of his own brother
The generational curse repeats itself because his own mother
Only had herself and her God to rely on
To raise this man in these projects that’s home to wolves and lions
You either get
Shot by the opps or get shot by the cops
But the odds against you are more staggering
If you’re influenced by a fake gangster rapper who’s achieved nothing but increased the mortality rate in vivid imagination
The opps imaginary
The bodies imaginary
‘Cause how the fuck we still got all that space in the cemetery?
Too many self acclaimed GOATs, it’s Cap like January
Your flow wouldn’t hold water if you was born in February
So march along
March along or be devoured
‘Cause if we was both Pisces, I promise you’d be a flounder
And me a killer whale
Decimate he who is to you a killer on the mic and now that nigga pale
I’m unfazed
I grab the bull by the horn, Taurus
A nigga eye on the dollar, sometimes I feel like I’m Horus
A couple little wins the year prior
A nigga started ballin though far from having it all, I’m in a better place
A wordsmith who never got jaded through the hurdles
Held tight like a girdle
A king who transcended to a god in high places
Outer space undoubtedly the place my head is
I’m clearing up my shelf for where I’m trying to place my Headies
I’m floating in space and even if I drown, nigga, I’ll be sinking in the clouds, floating where the highest ave is
Uh
Flow cold, I can make it snow in hell, nigga
Throw me stones, amma turn it all to hail, nigga
Uh
I’m not woke, I’m awake, nigga
Fuck the fact that I’m broke, these bars will break niggas
Next I’m tryna go gold, Shabba the ranks on my neck and wrist
Go number one, scatter the ranks on the charts
Fuck your best rapper chatter, I’ll tamba my ass with your tracks
Then I get my account to scatter the bank
I’m tryna be the black Bill Gates before I see the Pearly Gates
Without funding no Big Pharma or funding them big farmers of viruses
Let me hold my peace there
But why the fuck is Dr. Sebi deceased here?
I guess we’ll never know
Back to the flow
Wrestle with the god, you finna have your back to the floor
The next rated, your faves hate it
The Blade one of the greats, just peep the sage cadence
Celestial bodies align soon as the blade playing
If God had Spotify, I’d dominate His playlist
I’m ever blazing for real
One of a kind, I’m hardcore but still give you
Hits only, No Mrs, and I did it single handed
Bitch

Yeah
Yeah I did it single handed
No diamonds on my ring finger
For real, get it?
I did it single handed
Blizzy Blade, you know what it is
Las Gidi, West Side repping all day, my nigga.

Let me see your hands in the sky
Y’all rap bitches.

Gatekeepers.

Give praise to the rap god one time, nigga.

Top 4 dead or alive, motherfucker, I said my shit, man, get at me, nigga.

Hits Only, No Mrs

BLAH!!!

Blade, I’ve changed my mind, I still have that deal for you

To be continued….

Listen to the full EP; click here.

2027 Grammys: Ayra Starr, Tems, Davido, Asake, Victony and More Submit Entries, Per Reports

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From major album campaigns to emerging acts and international collaborations, Nigerian and Afrobeats linked recordings are appearing in reports about submissions for the 69th Grammy Awards. Here is what is known about the projects, the categories they are targeting and what happens next.

Nigerian music is once again generating conversation ahead of the Grammy Awards, with reports of submissions from some of the country’s biggest stars and a growing number of artists whose work reflects the diversity of its contemporary music scene.

Ayra Starr, Tems, Davido, Asake and Seun Kuti are among the established names whose reported entries span multiple categories, from Album of the Year and Record of the Year to Best African Music Performance. More recent reports have brought Victony and NO11 into the conversation, while a reported submission involving Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy has added an international dimension to the story.

However, an important distinction must be made: submission for Grammy consideration is not the same as a Grammy nomination. The entries discussed here come from music-industry reporting, label announcements and social media accounts tracking the awards season. They are not an official list of nominees, and the full set of individual submissions has not been independently verified.

With first round voting scheduled for October 12–22, 2026, and the nominations announcement set for November 16, the coming weeks will determine which recordings advance to the official nominee list.

The Grammy Awards are administered by the Recording Academy, which operates a formal process for receiving entries, reviewing eligibility, determining category placement and selecting nominees and winners. A submission is the initial step in that process, not an indication that a nomination has been secured.

For the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, the eligibility period covers recordings and other qualifying works released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026. The official Online Entry Process ran from July 7 to August 21, 2026.

Only eligible Recording Academy members and registered media companies could submit entries during that window. Once submissions closed, the Academy’s Awards staff began reviewing entries for eligibility, while genre-based screening committees assess whether recordings have been placed in the appropriate categories.

The entries that pass the required review proceed to the official first-round ballot. Voting members of the Recording Academy then determine the nominees, with a separate final voting round selecting the winners.

The Academy’s published schedule places the nominations announcement on November 16, 2026, and the awards ceremony on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

Ayra Starr Leads a Wide-Ranging Reported Campaign

Ayra Starr is among the Nigerian artists attracting attention for the breadth of her reported submissions, which cover her album, solo recordings and international collaborations.

According to reports, her album Starrgirl has been submitted for consideration in Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.

Her reported individual entries extend into several other fields. “Heaven Baby”, her collaboration with Zayn, is linked to Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. “Who’s Dat Girl”, featuring Rema, is targeting Best Global Music Performance.

Several other collaborations are associated with Best African Music Performance, including “Ms. Paper” with Theodora, “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)” with Angélique Kidjo, “Le Show” with Davido and French Montana, and “Show Me” with Latto.

“Tornado” is in consideration for Best Music Video, while “Wo Man – Edit”, featuring Peggy Gou, is linked to Best Dance Pop Recording.

Tems Targets Album, R&B and Collaborative Categories

Tems is another major Nigerian name appearing prominently in the reported submission lists.

Her album Love Is a Kingdom is reportedly targeting Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.

Her individual recordings and collaborations have also been linked to several categories. “What You Need” is in connection with Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song, with some reports also listing Best Music Video.

“Raindance”, featuring British rapper Dave, has attracted attention for its reported placements across major recording, songwriting and rap-related categories.

“Big Daddy” is targeting Best African Music Performance, while “I Think You’re Special”, her collaboration with Justin Bieber, is linked to Best R&B Duo/Group Performance.

Davido Puts Forward Oriadé and Multiple Singles

Davido’s reported submissions include his album Oriadé and several individual recordings, making him another of the Nigerian artists seeking recognition across multiple categories.

The singer entered his album alongside several songs through the Grammy submission process. The album is in consideration for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Album Cover.

“B4 B4”, featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, is linked to Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. “Nakupenda”, involving TxC, Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma and Al Xapo, is targeting Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.

“Le Show”, featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, is also associated with Best African Music Performance. Another entry, “I Know Who I Be”, with JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, is linked to Best Music Video.

Asake Targets Album and Song Recognition

Asake is also among the artists whose reported submissions have attracted attention in the run-up to the nominations announcement.

According to his label, Giran Republic the singer has four entries spanning his album and individual recordings.
His album M$NEY is linked to Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album.

“Gratitude” is targeting Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. “Jogodo”, his collaboration with Wizkid, is linked to Best African Music Performance, while “Worship”, featuring French DJ and producer DJ Snake, is targeting Best Dance Pop Recording.

Asake has previously received Grammy nominations for “Amapiano”, with Olamide, and “MMS”, featuring Wizkid. The reported 2027 entries provide another opportunity for his work to seek recognition from the Academy.

Seun Kuti Brings the Afrobeat Tradition

While much of the attention surrounding the Grammy season centres on contemporary Afrobeats, Seun Kuti’s reported entries highlight a different but equally important strand of Nigerian musical history.

According to Pulse Nigeria, Seun has submitted “Na Dem” and “Problems” for consideration in Best African Music Performance.

Seun’s reported entries stand alongside the contemporary pop and Afrobeats recordings in this year’s discussion, demonstrating the range of Nigerian music seeking international recognition.

Victony Enters the Conversation With Starlife and “Slick”

Recent reports circulating within Nigerian music communities have added Victony to the growing list of artists reportedly seeking consideration for the 2027 awards.

According to information shared by Streamdorm, Victony is reportedly linked to Best New Artist, while his sophomore album Starlife is associated with Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album.

His song “Slick” is also targeting Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.

NO11’s Reported Entry: “How Far”

Another name appearing in recent social media discussions is NO11, also styled No11 or No. 11. Reports associate the act with “How Far”, a recording referenced alongside Monochrome and, in some accounts, Ayjay Bobo.
The track is reportedly linked to Best African Music Performance.

Shakira and Burna Boy: An International Collaboration

One of the most notable international developments in the reported submissions is “Dai Dai”, a collaboration between Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy.

Reports circulating on social media link the track to Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video.

Other new submissions will be updated.

Ayra Starr Announces Starrgirl World Tour (See Full Details)

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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has announced the Starrgirl World Tour, a new international tour supporting her third studio album, Starrgirl, with performances scheduled across Africa, Europe and North America.

The singer announced the tour on Monday, October 12, shortly after delivering a headline halftime performance at the NFL London Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The announcement extends an eventful period for the Mavin Records star, whose international profile continues to grow.

The tour will begin with its African leg in December 2026 before moving to Europe in January 2027 and North America in March. While further African dates are yet to be announced, Ayra has confirmed that she will begin in the continent before the end of the year.

The European leg will begin on January 20, 2027, in Cologne, Germany, before continuing through several cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zürich and Brussels. The leg is scheduled to conclude in London on February 2, with a performance at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

Ayra will then begin the North American leg on March 18 in Houston, Texas. The schedule includes stops in Dallas, Atlanta, the Washington, D.C. area, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco, with the final currently announced date set for April 14.

The initial announcement includes seven European and UK dates and 13 North American dates, with additional African performances expected to provide more opportunities for fans to see the singer live.

The tour supports Starrgirl, Ayra Starr’s third studio album, released on August 14, 2026, through Mavin Records and Republic Records. The 16-track project brings together Afrobeats, R&B and pop, featuring collaborations with ZAYN, Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, kwn, Theodora and Danny Ocean.

Among the album’s collaborations is “Heaven Baby,” featuring ZAYN, alongside a wider catalogue of releases that have helped shape the current era, including “Where Do We Go,” “Tornado,” “Gimme Dat” with Wizkid, “Hot Body” and “Who’s Dat Girl” with Rema.

With the album providing the foundation for the tour, the upcoming shows will give her an opportunity to bring the Starrgirl sound to audiences across multiple markets while continuing to build on the international following she has developed through her previous releases and live performances.

Ayra Starr has steadily expanded her international presence since the release of her debut album, 19 & Dangerous, in 2021. Her follow-up, The Year I Turned 21, arrived in 2024, further establishing her as one of the Nigerian artists attracting audiences beyond the Afrobeats scene.

Her live-performance includes appearances at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and opening slots for major international acts, including Coldplay and Chris Brown. Her NFL London Game halftime performance on October 11 added another significant moment to that journey.

General ticket sales for the announced European and North American dates are scheduled to begin on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. Several presales are scheduled to open earlier in the week, including artist presales on October 14.

Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Artist to Headline NFL International Series Halftime Show

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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history on October 11, 2026, as she headlined the halftime show during the NFL International Series game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

The performance marked a significant milestone for the whole of African music, with Ayra Starr becoming the first African artist to headline an NFL International Series halftime show. The appearance also underscored the growing international reach of Afrobeats, bringing one of the genre’s leading contemporary voices to a major American football event on British soil.

Presented by American Express, the halftime show took place in front of fans gathered at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the London matchup. It added another major international stage to Ayra Starr’s growing list of global appearances.

Ayra Starr delivered a high-energy performance featuring a medley of songs from her growing catalogue, combining material from her Starrgirl era with some of her established hits.

The set featured “Heaven Baby,” her collaboration with ZAYN, alongside “Hot Body,” “Ms. Paper” and “Rush.” The performance brought together her newer releases and one of her most recognisable songs, giving international viewers a taste of the sound that has helped establish her as a prominent figure in Afrobeats.

She performed on a raised stage positioned at midfield, surrounded by dancers dressed predominantly in black. The production featured mirrored geometric platforms, dramatic lighting and smoke effects, creating a striking visual backdrop for the medley.

The transitions between songs kept the performance moving, while the choreography and staging complemented Ayra Starr’s energetic delivery.

Ayra Starr also made a statement with her outfit for the occasion. She appeared in a purple-toned corseted top with sheer, lace-inspired details, paired with a short black skirt and boots.

Following the performance, clips from the show began circulating across social media, with fans highlighting her stage presence, vocals, choreography and the significance of the moment for African music.

The appearance generated particular excitement among Afrobeats fans, many of whom viewed the booking as another important step in the genre’s continued expansion into major international entertainment spaces.

Ahead of the show, the singer had spoken about preparing something special for the occasion and acknowledged the significance of becoming the first African artist to headline an NFL International Series halftime show.

Ayra Starr’s NFL appearance arrives amid the continued international growth of Afrobeats and the increasing visibility of Nigerian artists across major music, fashion and entertainment platforms.

From international festival stages to collaborations with global stars, Nigerian musicians have continued to expand their reach. Ayra Starr’s halftime performance adds another notable moment to that trajectory, placing Afrobeats at the centre of an international sporting event.

Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s Feature Debut “Her Daughters’ Mother” Set to Screen at Film Africa 2026

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Nigerian filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu is set to take her feature directorial debut, Her Daughters’ Mother, to London for Film Africa 2026, marking a major achievement in her filmmaking career.

Also known by its original language title, Oni ómó-Emeté, the drama is scheduled to screen on October 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival, which runs from October 23 to November 1.

Written and directed by Chukwu, the film explores women’s autonomy, marriage, motherhood and the societal expectations that shape their lives, with a particular focus on the pressure placed on women to produce male heirs.

Set in Nigeria, Her Daughters’ Mother follows Ejiro, who is married off at the age of 16. She returns home in her thirties as a widow, with two daughters and hopes of giving them a better future.

Ejiro later marries Osato, who promises a more secure life for the family. However, the relationship deteriorates when she fails to provide him with a male heir, turning the marriage into a source of suffering.

As she struggles with the expectations placed upon her, Ejiro finds herself longing for the freedom she remembers from childhood.

Through her story, the film examines the sacrifices women make to fulfil familial and societal expectations, as well as the personal dreams that can be lost along the way. It also addresses the cultural preference for male children and the consequences this expectation can have on women and their families.

Her Daughters’ Mother was filmed in Benin City, Nigeria, and features dialogue in English, Nigerian Pidgin, Urhobo and Bini, reflecting the cultural setting in which its story unfolds.

The film stars Ejovwoke Obad Olikuntuyi as Ejiro, alongside Osas Okonyon and Philip Asaya. The supporting cast includes Najite Dede and Adeoluwa Akintoba.

The story was developed by Efosa Ogbomo, with Sunday Melvin Iwinosa serving as co-writer. Production credits also include Joshua Tsotso, Mentong Minwo and Efosa Ogbomo, while Yinka Adegoke credited for cinematography.

Also known as Chinazaekpere Abigail Chukwu or Gail, Chukwu is a Nigerian screenwriter and director whose work spans film and television.

Before making her feature debut, she worked on television drama productions and directed the short film Tì ẹ ńbọ̀ (Ti e Nbo), which premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in 2023. She also directed A Psalm for Abigail, for which she received the Best Director award at the EbonyLife Creative Academy.

With Her Daughters’ Mother, Chukwu moves into feature filmmaking with a story rooted in Nigerian experiences but built around themes that extend beyond geographical and cultural boundaries all over Africa.

Presented by the Royal African Society, Film Africa celebrates African cinema and brings films from across the continent to audiences in London.

The selection of Her Daughters’ Mother places Chukwu’s debut among the Nigerian productions featured in this year’s programme, providing an international platform for a story grounded in the experiences and cultural identity of Nigeria’s South-South region.

The film’s October 28 screening will introduce audiences to Chukwu’s feature length work and its exploration of the relationship between women, family and societal expectations.

As the film prepares for its London screening, Her Daughters’ Mother marks an important step in Chukwu’s transition to feature filmmaking and adds to the range of Nigerian stories reaching international festival audiences.

Burna Boy, Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and 12 Others Named on Forbes Africa Icons 2026 List

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Forbes Africa has unveiled its inaugural Icons 2026 list, recognising 15 influential personalities whose ideas, innovations and voices have helped shape Africa’s past, present and future.

The list was released as the publication celebrates its 15th anniversary, bringing together prominent figures from music, business, entertainment, politics, sports and other fields whose contributions have left a mark on the continent and beyond.

Among the honourees is Nigerian music star Burna Boy, whose rise to international prominence has helped expand the global reach of Afrobeats and African music. The Grammy-winning singer has built an international career through acclaimed albums, major performances and collaborations with artists across different markets.

Also featured is Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, whose business ventures have made him one of Africa’s most prominent industrialists.

Nigeria is further represented by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and Mo Abudu, the media entrepreneur behind EbonyLife.

The list extends beyond Nigeria, bringing together personalities from across the continent and the African diaspora.

Other honourees include Patrice Motsepe, the South African mining magnate and philanthropist; Strive Masiyiwa, the Zimbabwean telecommunications entrepreneur; and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s former president and Africa’s first elected female head of state.

The entertainment industry is also represented by Lupita Nyong’o, the Kenyan-Mexican Academy Award winning actress; Trevor Noah, the South African comedian and former host of The Daily Show; and Angélique Kidjo, the Beninese singer celebrated for her contributions to African and world music.

The remaining honourees are Adrian Gore, the South African entrepreneur behind Discovery Limited; Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Tanzanian-born Nobel Prize-winning novelist; Haile Gebrselassie, the Ethiopian long distance running legend; Didier Drogba, the Ivorian football icon; and Johann Rupert, the South African billionaire businessman associated with Richemont.

Together, the 15 personalities represent a broad range of achievements spanning business, culture, entertainment, sports, literature and public service.

Importantly, Forbes Africa presents the Icons 2026 selection in no particular order. Rather than a conventional ranking, the list recognises individuals whose work and influence have contributed to Africa’s development, visibility and standing on the global stage.

Burna Boy’s inclusion puts African music in the same conversation as some of the continent’s most influential names in business, politics, sports and entertainment. His recognition reflects how far African music has travelled and the growing international attention it continues to attract.

For Forbes Africa, the Icons 2026 list is a fitting way to mark 15 years of the magazine spotlighting Africa’s stories and the people shaping them. From business and public service to music and sports, this year’s selection brings together 15 individuals who have made their mark in very different ways.

Burna Boy Becomes First African Act to Host a GTA VI Radio Station

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Burna Boy is taking his Grand Theft Auto connection to a new level.

The Nigerian superstar has been announced as a host of AfroBank FM, one of the newly revealed radio stations in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will host the station alongside acclaimed electronic music producer Palms Trax, making Burna Boy the first African act to host a radio station in the GTA franchise.

The announcement adds another major milestone to Burna Boy’s longstanding relationship with the game.

The Grammy-winning artist has previously had his music featured in Grand Theft Auto, including “Killin Dem” on iFruit Radio in GTA V and “Gettin’ Money” as part of the Cayo Perico update. With GTA VI, however, Burna Boy moves from simply having his music featured in the franchise to helping shape its musical world.

Speaking exclusively to Hypebeast, Burna Boy described the moment as personal, recalling that he had been playing GTA long before his own music appeared in the series.

“I’ve been playing GTA since way before my music ever made it into the game, so this one is personal,” Burna Boy said.

He also highlighted the cultural significance of AfroBank FM, describing the station as an opportunity to bring African music, energy and culture into a world he has experienced as a player for years.

AfroBank FM will spotlight African sounds across generations, featuring a mix of classic records, contemporary music and emerging sounds from across the continent, including Afrobeats, amapiano and 3-step.

The station is expected to feature a broad selection of African music, further expanding the representation of the continent’s rapidly growing sound within one of the world’s biggest gaming franchises.

Among the tracks already revealed for AfroBank FM is Asake’s “Joha,” alongside music from artists including Pat Thomas, Ebo Taylor, DJ Lag, Robot Boii and Kamo Mphela.

Burna Boy and Palms Trax are part of an impressive lineup of artists and personalities announced to host GTA VI radio stations.

The confirmed hosts include:

Burna Boy & Palms Trax – AfroBank FM

Bad Bunny & RaiNao – Cocoteo FM

Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey & Jeremy Dufrene – Back Country Radio

Kerry King & Tom Araya – The Chamber 106.6

Robyn & Alex Consani – Flash FM

Trick Daddy & Trina – Dirty South Classics

The new radio experience will also expand beyond traditional in game stations, with GTA VI introducing podcasts and allowing players to listen to radio and podcasts while on foot through headphones and earbuds.

For Burna Boy, however, the significance is particularly personal. From playing Grand Theft Auto as a fan, to having his records featured in the franchise, and now helping host his own station, his GTA journey has come full circle.

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.

Asake Moves Up to Tie Burna Boy for Most 500M+ Spotify Projects by a Nigerian Artist (Updated)

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Asake has moved up to four projects with over 500 million streams on Spotify, tying Burna Boy for the most among Nigerian artists.

The latest milestone further highlights the rapid growth and staying power of Asake’s catalogue, as the YBNL star continues to rank among Nigeria’s biggest streaming acts globally.

Asake was already part of the exclusive group of Nigerian artists with projects above the 500 million stream mark. His latest achievement, however, moves him up the ranking and puts him level with Burna Boy at the top.

Nigerian artists with projects above 500 million Spotify streams

Burna Boy — 4

Asake — 4

Wizkid — 2

Tems — 2

Ayra Starr — 2

Davido — 2

Rema — 1

Fireboy DML — 1

Omah Lay — 1

CKay — 1

Davido has now joined Wizkid, Tems and Ayra Starr with two projects surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify. His debut studio album, A Good Time, has crossed the milestone, adding to his streaming achievements and highlighting the continued popularity of his catalogue years after its release. 
The latest update sees Davido move up to two projects above 500 million Spotify streams, while Asake and Burna Boy remain tied at the top with four each. 

Asake’s rise to four projects above 500 million streams is another indication of how quickly he has established himself as one of the defining Nigerian artists of his generation.

Since breaking out with Mr. Money With the Vibe, Asake has consistently recorded major numbers across streaming platforms. His catalogue has continued to accumulate streams beyond the initial release periods of his projects, strengthening his position among Nigeria’s most streamed artists.

The milestone also adds to a growing list of streaming achievements for the singer, whose music has maintained a strong presence across Nigeria and international markets.

Burna Boy’s four projects keep him level with Asake at the top of the ranking.

The Grammy winning artist has built one of the most successful catalogues in African music, with multiple albums crossing major streaming milestones while his global audience continues to expand.

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