Did You Know?💡 REMA “Calm Down” x Selena Gomez is the ONLY Nigerian song in history to cross the 1 BILLION mark on Spotify & YouTube globally. Kudos to REMA NEWS REMA STATS Official Selenators Selena Gomez Brasil & the entire Ravers & Selenators worldwide. #NAIJAMUSICFACTS

Here are gracey mae's words to creatives All concerned should take heed. 🎤

🚨 Artists to Watch for the Rest of 2026 👀🔥 ▫️NO11 ▫️6uff ▫️TAR1Q ▫️Amma ▫️TUFF KING Who are you rooting for? 👀

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with Nigerian music legends Fela Kuti and Sade Adu among the globally recognised inductees, honoured for their lasting influence on music and culture. As the lead singer of the band Sade, Sade Adu shares this

🚨Guess what? Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos” is breaking records! It’s the first album ever to stay on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 10 for 7 years in a row!

🚨 Artists to Watch for the Rest of 2026 👀🔥 According to THE DEBUT HUB, IRON ⚔️🩸 and Tuff King Black Sheep are the only Igbo acts on the list — the culture is present, but still pushing for wider recognition. Other Acts Listed Include ▫️ NO11 ▫️ TAR1Q ▫️ Amma Udo 🤗🤗

TOP NINE MUSIC CURATORS FOR THE WEEK 9 - 15 APR 1. Chioma was bored so she 2. DAYGENIUS☀️ 3. emman 4. PixelMaestro⚜️🧑‍💻 5. genio-creativo 6. Abby. 7. The Kontrolla 8. Sultan 9. Sample Chief Criteria: Engagements, culture contribution & impact on the music hub

Justin Bieber, Wizkid, and Tems’ Coachella performance is the most-watched featured performance of all time. — via Rolling Stone.

Igbo kwenu! 🔥📊🎤 Kudos ADEAYO

Michael Jackson’s story is returning to the big screen in a new biopic, titled MICHEAL with his nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the role of the late legend. His nephew, Jaafar Jackson son of Jermaine Jackson will play the lead role, bringing a personal connection and strong

Justin Bieber has shattered the record for the most viewed performer at Coachella, amassing an astonishing 149 million plus views. This achievement has cemented Bieber’s status as the most viewed performer in Coachella history, surpassing all previous records. Record-Breaking

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY Fally Ipupa, Wizkid - Jam SPINALL, Mavo & Deto Black - Shaba Blaqbonez - No Excuses Deluxe Muyeez, Famous Pluto, Zerry Dl, Ayo Maff - Bank Alert Yemi Alade & Spyro - Yemi My Lova Taves - Isn’t It Beautiful? Kidd Carder - Before I Blow (EP) NO11 - 2HOT

Number 5 and still burning. RED EYES is a certified win. BKAYVSANYBODY 🐅 truly delivered ✅

This one is special. We’re bringing the artists; the real voices and experiences that inspired the Music Business Monday space in the first place. No filters. No industry gloss. Just honest conversations about what it really takes to navigate today’s music scene. #MBM

TOP HIP-HOP HANDLES FOR THE WEEK 12 APR - 18 APR 1. Nigerian Barz Association 2. HipHop Nigeria 3. 𝗜𝗚𝗕𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗣 4. THE GRILL HYPE 5. Wazobia Hip-Hop 6. SOUTHEAST 🇳🇬 SHADEROOM 7. HIP-HOP CABIN 8. Battle Rap Africa | DayGenius 9. Rhyme & Reason 10. Rap Lounge Criteria: Online digs & contributions to Hiphop culture

Igbo Rap Artist from Nigeria 🇳🇬 ✍🏽 I be Igbo Rapper ooo

TOP TREND SETTERS IN AFROBEATS THIS WEEK 1. Wizkid x Tems x Justin Bieber 2. Omah Lay 3. Fela Kuti inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 4. CKay 5. Ayra Starr 6. Blaqbonez vs Odumodublvck 7. Don't Touch - Toviacreator 🪐✨ x Buez #TBNAfrobeatsTrendMetric

ỤLỌ’S POP CULTURE REVIEW OF THE WEEK APRIL 12TH - APRIL 18TH 2026 Cc x Photo Sources: 𝗜𝗚𝗕𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗣 EASTERN VYBZ☀️ Material Evado Lee Lordeyang iLLBLISS OGA BOSS EVERLASTING TAKER