Nigerian singer D’banj is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated new album, “The Entertainer: The Sequel,” on Friday, August 16, 2024.
D’banj announced on Tuesday morning through his official Twitter handle, where he shared, “The Entertainer D’Sequel | Out 16.08.24,” alongside a thrilling teaser that hints at the involvement of Don Jazzy on the album.
“The Entertainer: The Sequel” is a follow-up to D’banj’s recent release, “Koko,” and continues to build on the momentum of his previous track, “Since’04,” which commemorated his 20-year journey in the music industry. The upcoming album is a fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop, boasting 11 tracks and two bonus cuts.
It features a star-studded lineup, including Grammy winner Wyclef Jean, African legends Awilo Logomba and Youssou N’Dour, American superstar Akon, South African hitmaker DJ Maphorisa, and NBC’s The Voice Sensation Chechi Sarai. The new album, which is a follow-up to his 2008 album “The Entertainer,” also features collaborations with Nigerian musicians including Phyno, Timaya, Peruzzi, Kayswitch, and Zlatan
D’banj, often called the ‘Kokomaster,’ began his musical career in 2004 after signing a record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mo’ Hits label. His debut single, “Tongolo,” released in 2005, quickly became a hit across Nigeria, marking the beginning of his rise to stardom.
D’banj’s fans eagerly await the new album, especially with the exciting prospect of a reunion with Don Jazzy, who significantly shaped his early career.
Jazzy has remained integral to the evolution of Afro beats in Africa with his record label housing some of the continent’s biggest stars: Rema, Ayar Star, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni.
Burna Boy gears up for the release of his 8th album with ‘Sweet Love’
Grammy award-winning global icon Burna Boy ushers in his highly anticipated eighth studio album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ with today’s release of the seductive new single ‘Sweet Love.’
The song is set to be followed by a music video, which will complement its breezy feel.
The song produced by Major Seven is a romantic, reggae-leaning track that showcases Burna Boy’s unmistakable vocal charisma and signature blend of global influences with melodic pop sensibility.
‘Sweet Love’ continues Burna Boy’s standout year, building on the momentum of No Sign of Weakness’s first single, ‘Update’.
Produced by P2J (Beyoncé, Tems) and built around a sample of Soul II Soul’s iconic 8 the track blends Afrobeats with anthemic, club-ready energy.
The official video, which weaves together powerful visual vignettes inspired by the album’s central themes, has already surpassed 5 million views on YouTube.
Burna Boy has previously released the bubbling ‘Bundle By Bundle,’ which has amassed over 24M Spotify streams and 8.5M video views.
Most recently, Burna Boy joined French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé for the remix of the viral hit ‘4 Kampé,’ fusing Afrobeats and Haitian Kompa into a cross-cultural anthem that continues to chart across platforms globally.
Last month, Burna Boy became the first-ever cover star of Billboard France, coinciding with his historic, sold-out show at the Stade de France, making him the first African artist to headline the iconic venue.
The multi-award-winning global star followed up on his Stade De France concert with another historic concert in Manchester, where he sold out the Co-op Arena, which is the biggest indoor Arena in England.
In a recent interview on Clue Radio, Davido shared how he got a $300K gift from his billionaire father. According to Davido, his father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, came to watch him perform at his State Farm Arena concert in Atlanta ,and after the show, he got a well-done message from him and a $300K gift.
In his 2012 hit single ‘Dami Duro,’ Davido boasts about being the father of a wealthy man, and although the Afrobeats megastar has gone on to build his own wealth, he reveals that he still occasionally gets sent money by his dad.
“If I tell you that my dad doesn’t give his kids money, I will be lying to you,” Davido said while sharing that although he makes a lot of money off music, which he uses to promote and market his work, he still occasionally gets monetary gifts from his father.
In the interview, Davido also shared that he co-produced a couple of songs for his upcoming album ‘5ive’
The project will feature 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.
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 track list showcases his desire to cater to multiple markets in a reflection of his status as a global star.
Released on March 28, 2025, Joeboy’s third album ‘Viva Lavida’ reinforces his status as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting hitmakers who crafts love tunes.
Ahead of the album, the hitmaker recently released the singles ‘SMH’ in partnership with long-term collaborator Tempoe and ‘Taxi Driver’.
Speaking on the album, Joeboy shares that there’s a lot of negativity in the world right now, and he wants to be a source of positivity.
“I feel like there’s so much negativity in the world. Everybody’s trying to be toxic, everybody’s trying to huff and puff. I just want to be that source of positivity, and that’s my message, that’s my motto.”
On the various sounds to expect from his album, Joeboy revealed that his time on the road has exposed him to different exciting sounds that combine to inspire the project.
“I get to travel a lot. I get exposed to so many different ideas and different cultures – and it’s only right that I let those cultures positively influence me.”
The 13-track album features guest appearances from Olamide, Elena Dara, Wizard Chan, and Qing Madi, whom he featured on his hit single ‘Adenuga,’ one of the notable collaborations of 2024.
Since breaking into the mainstream with his hit song ‘Baby’ in 2019, Joeboy has risen to stardom thanks to his steady release of hit songs that tug at the heartstrings.
His 2021 smash hit ‘Alcohol’ enjoyed international success and has garnered over 100 million Spotify streams, thus becoming one of the most-streamed Afrobeats songs on the platform.
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