The Konongo-born artist, who has steadily expanded his reach beyond Ghana in recent years, uses the new body of work to reconnect with the raw, introspective sound that has become central to his identity.

Instead of leaning heavily into conventional Afropop formulas, Black Sherif embraces the darker and more theatrical side of his artistry.

Across the EP, he moves through a carefully constructed mix of highlife-inspired trap, stripped-back acoustic textures, and grand orchestral elements. The production gives the songs a cinematic feel, while his gritty vocals remain at the center of each record.

 

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The instrumentation also adds to the project’s dramatic character, with deep basslines, layered guitar patterns, and energetic percussion creating a tense but immersive atmosphere. Each song feels deliberately placed, almost like another chapter in a larger story.

As expected from Black Sherif, the songwriting remains deeply personal. He explores themes surrounding survival, uncertainty, spirituality, and the complicated realities that come with achieving fame at a young age.

He also reflects on the weight of expectations from home while coming to terms with the demands and possibilities of an increasingly global career. Moving comfortably between Twi, English, and Pidgin, the singer and rapper turns those experiences into vivid, emotionally charged stories.

 

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More than just a stopgap release before his next album, SUN SERIF reinforces Black Sherif’s willingness to stay true to the sound and storytelling approach that first separated him from his peers.

With its atmospheric production and unfiltered writing, the EP further establishes the Ghanaian star as one of Africa’s most distinctive musical storytellers, while setting the stage for what could be an even more ambitious album.

Listen to the “Sun Serif” EP HERE

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Below are the nominees for the highly anticipated ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in Canada.

Album of the Year

• Catharsis — Fola
• Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay
• G.O.A.T — Erigga
• Morayo — Wizkid
• The Machine Is Coming — Odumodublvck
• This One Is Personal — Tiwa Savage
• No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Best Rap Single

• 2:02PM in London — Odumodublvck
• ACL — Blaqbonez
• Man2Man — Dremo
• PDSTRN — Moshood
• Nkemakonam — Tuff King
• Wuse Tu — Zaylevelten, Mavo
• John Wick — Zhus Jdo

Song of the Year

• Arike — Kunmie
• Hey Jago — Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago
• Hot Body — Ayra Starr
• Joy Is Coming — Fido
• MMS — Asake & Wizkid
• With You — Davido & Omah Lay

Afrobeats Single of the Year

• Fun — Rema
• Jogodo — Asake & Wizkid
• Laho — Shallipopi
• With You — Davido & Omah Lay
• You — Fola
• Bundle by Bundle — Burna Boy

Best Performer (Live)

• Adekunle Gold — Live at the National Theatre, Lagos
• Asake — Red Bull Symphonic
• Ayra Starr — Global Citizen Festival 2025
• Johnny Drille — Johnny’s Room Live 6
• Ruger — Live at Indigo at The O2, London (2025)

Best R&B Album

• Before We Became Strangers — Kunmie
• Catharsis — Fola
• Qing Madi — I Am the Blueprint
• Love Is a Kingdom — Tems
• Reflection Station — Tay Iwar
• This One Is Personal — Tiwa Savage

Best Recording of the Year

• Arike — Kunmie
• Amaeya — How Do You?
• Rema — Baby (Is It a Crime)
• Omah Lay & Elmah — Coping Mechanism
• Davido & Omah Lay — With You
• Fola — You

Best Alternative Album

• SDC — Afrika Magik
• Sewa — Detox
• BOJ — Duplicity
• Wizard Chan — Healers Chapel
• Scottyolorin — Olorin Pack
• Zaylevelten — Then 1t Got Crazy

Digital Artiste of the Year

• Asake
• Ayra Starr
• BNXN
• Chella
• Fola
• Mavo
• Seyi Vibez
• Wizkid

Next Rated

• Fido
• Fola
• Llona
• Mavo
• Shoday

Best Male Artiste

• Adekunle Gold
• Asake
• Fola
• Mavo
• Rema
• Wizkid
• Burna Boy

Rookie of the Year

• Amma
• Danpapa GTA
• Firstklaz
• Kidd Carder
• NO11
• Priesst
• OG Abbah

Best R&B Single

• 6:35 — Layefa
• How Do You? — Amaeya
• I Love You — Amma
• What You Need — Tems
• Winter & Summer — Magixx
• You4Me — Tiwa Savage

Songwriter of the Year

• Adekunle Gold — Many People
• Victony — Cough Syrup (w/ BNXN)
• Wizard Chan — Time Traveler
• Fola — Who Does That?
• Kunmie — Arike
• Amaeya — How Do You?

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

• Layefa — 6:35
• Amaeya — How Do You?
• Sewa — Lagos Lovin
• Qing Madi — Scumbag
• Liya — Skin to Skin
• Tiwa Savage — You4Me

Best Inspirational Single

• Sunmisola Agbebi & Yinka Okeleye — Amioluwa
• Lawrence Oyor — Favour
• Sinach — Idinma (You Are Good)
• Emma OMG — Ko’rin Iyin (I Will Praise You)
• Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor — No Turning Back II
• Mercy Chinwo — We Move

Best Vocal Performance (Male)

• Adekunle Gold — I’m Not Done
• Flavour — Orente
• Magixx — Summer & Winter
• Odeal — Patience
• Syemca — Love Egbugomo
• Tay Iwar — Bad Belle

Producer of the Year

• Magicsticks — Jogodo
• P. Priime — MMS
• Ragee — Hot Body
• Sarz — Getting Paid
• Tempoe — With You

Best Collaboration

• CKay & Mavo — Body (Danz)
• Mavo & Wave$tar — Escaladizzy
• Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago — Hey Jago
• Odumodublvck & Victony — Pity This Boy
• Davido & Omah Lay — With You
• Mr Eazi & King Promise — See What We’ve Done
• Chief Priest & Spyki — Finally

Songwriter of the Year

• Adekunle Gold — Many People
• Victony — Cough Syrup (w/ BNXN)
• Wizard Chan — Time Traveler
• Fola — Who Does That?
• Kunmie — Arike
• Amaeya — How Do You?

Afrobeats Album of the Year

• 5ive — Davido
• Captain — BNXN
• Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay
• Fuji — Adekunle Gold
• Morayo — Wizkid
• No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Best Female Artist

• Ayra Starr
• Qing Madi
• Sewa
• Tems
• Teni
• Tiwa Savage

Lyricist on the Roll

• Blaqbonez — ACL
• Dremo — Man2Man
• Modenine — If You Like Gym (w/ Odumodublvck)
• PDSTRN — Moshood
• Ycee — Man2Man Remix (w/ Dremo)

Best Rap Album

• Tuff King — Black Sheepizen (The 13th Disciple)
• A-Q — GE3 (The Beginning)
• Erigga — G.O.A.T
• JeriQ — King
• Blaqbonez — No Excuses
• Odumodublvck — The Machine Is Coming

Best Street-Hop Artiste

• Famous Pluto — Na Scra
• Kashcoming — All My Money
• Poco Lee — Hey Jago (w/ Shoday & Rahman Jago)
• Seyi Vibez — Shaolin
• Shallipopi — Laho
• Tuff King — Nkemakonam
• Rybeena — Gaddem (w/ Shoday)

International Artiste of the Year

• Ciara
• Dave
• Gunna
• Jazmine Sullivan
• Shenseea
• Tiakola

Best Southern African Artist

• ​Ciza 🇿🇦
• ​DJ Maphorisa 🇿🇦
• ​Jazzwrld 🇱🇸
• ​Kabza De Small 🇿🇦
• ​Tyla 🇿🇦
• ​Uncle Waffles 🇸🇿

​Music Video of the Year

• ​Director Pink — 10 Kilo
• ​TG Omori — Afroculture
• ​DK — Bundle by Bundle
• ​Jyde Ajala — Wizard Chan
• ​Meji Alabi — Who’s Dat Girl
• ​Dammy Twitch — With You

​Best Alternative Song

• ​Cyk Baddie — Luwa.mp4 & Jeleel!
• ​Sewa — Lagos Lovin
• ​Wizard Chan — Oliver
• ​Blnde — Omo To Sexy
• ​Wave$tar — Prada Baby
• ​Obongjayar — Sweet Danger
• ​Chief Priest, Boypee & Zoro Swagbag — Summer Adina

Best West African Artiste

• ​Black Sherif 🇬🇭
• ​Himra 🇨🇮
• ​KiDi 🇬🇭
• ​King Promise 🇬🇭
• ​Moliy 🇬🇭
• ​Wally B. Seck 🇸🇳
• ​Stonebwoy 🇬🇭

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The 12-track body of work follows the success of his critically acclaimed 2024 debut album, “Homeless,” and further establishes the Kogi-born artist as one of the country’s most compelling new voices.

Instead of taking the conventional route of recording his follow-up in a studio, Llona found inspiration on the move. After the success of “Homeless,” he embarked on an ambitious 25-city tour across Nigeria, using the journey as the creative foundation for “On The Road.” Much of the album was written while traveling on a bus, drawing from the people he encountered, the places he visited, and the stories that unfolded along the way.

The result is a project that blends Afrobeats, R&B, and Afro-fusion into an honest reflection on growth, ambition, relationships, identity, and the uncertainties that come with chasing a dream. Through heartfelt songwriting and soulful performances, Llona paints an intimate portrait of both his personal journey and the realities of everyday life in Nigeria.

The album also features an impressive lineup of collaborators. Ghanaian star Black Sherif appears on Cry, American singer Fridayy lends his vocals to Look At Me, while Nigerian artist Morrelo joins Llona on Different Pictures, adding fresh perspectives to the project’s emotional narrative.

 

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Each song explores a different chapter of the artist’s evolution. Look At Me reflects on vulnerability and the importance of leaning on trusted people during difficult moments, while Monster or Not confronts the emotional scars of growing up in challenging circumstances and questions whether past experiences continue to shape his identity.

Masculine Love challenges traditional ideas of masculinity by embracing a version of love built on mutual support and emotional strength; True Colors explores betrayal and broken trust; and What Do I Do celebrates success while reminding listeners of the importance of staying grounded.

 

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Llona’s music continues to be deeply influenced by his Northern Nigerian roots. Growing up in a region that has faced years of conflict, he has long viewed music as a tool for healing, storytelling, and building connections across different cultures and communities.

His rise began with Homeless, a debut album that earned widespread acclaim for its honesty and emotional depth. The project was embraced by critics and fans alike, while the accompanying nationwide tour further strengthened his reputation as an artist committed to creating meaningful experiences for his audience.

Before embarking on that tour, Llona also organised free therapy sessions for fans, reinforcing the themes of healing and emotional wellbeing that have become central to his artistry.

With more than 250 million streams to his name and a steadily growing fanbase, “On The Road” represents another important milestone in Llona’s career.

The album not only showcases his artistic growth but also reinforces his commitment to telling authentic stories that inspire resilience, hope, and purpose, cementing his status as one of Nigeria’s most exciting emerging talents.

Listen to “On The Road” HERE

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“Amazing Grace,” the album’s second record featuring Black Sherif, explores the joy of discovering a love that brings peace, comfort, and renewed hope. The song tells the story of a relationship that turns past struggles into moments of healing and reassurance.

Through heartfelt lyrics, both artists reflect on the value of having a dependable partner who inspires trust, offers unwavering support, and makes life’s journey feel lighter. At its core, “Amazing Grace” is a celebration of genuine love, loyalty, emotional healing, and the life-changing impact of finding the right person.

Davido & Black Sherif – “Amazing Grace” Lyrics

Verse 1: Davido
Plenty times before
I don try this game called “love”
Yeah
And all the times before
You, I was never really sure
And I met the perfect girl at the right time
Omo, the right time
Just when I needed you the most
Showed up when I needed you the most
Oh, I was living crazy
Trust me, girl, you saved me
Love sweeter when money dey
So them say
Show me all the sweetest love

Chorus: Davido
You are my wildfire, eh
How you light up the way, brighten my day
Amazing grace
You’re my only, only, oh, my one and only love
How you light up the way, brighten my day
Amazing, amazing grace

Verse 2: Black Sherif
You are my sunshine, everybody knows
Woman, you give me love, my one and only antidote
The life you want, I’m telling you, lady, say no more
Make all the options dem go eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Woyɛ be hemaa, bɛ la me hemaa, tell am bedwen ka mede bɛhwɛ wo
You love to sing, mama, can I play this guitar?
Ha bɛmaa wonsa ma wonsa, darling
Darling
Calling, check your phone, I was calling
Trying to get a hold of you for time, babe
Abantia me hwɛ wo dom, that’s alignment
No disturbing, yes tonight I’m with the wifey
Dancing in the fire ’cause I’m lovesick
If something fi pull me down, it’s the one thing
I’m asking from you, sɛn da wa me, sɛn be wa me
Girl, you know I stand by you

Chorus: Davido
You are my wildfire, eh
How you light up the way, brighten my day
Amazing grace
You’re my only, only, oh, my one and only love
How you light up the way, brighten my day
Amazing, amazing grace

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The 13-track album brings together a blend of solo performances and carefully selected collaborations, highlighting Davido’s continued commitment to bridging African music with global influences. The feature list includes Black Sherif, Mayorkun, FOLA, Llona, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, NO11, Jazzwrld, and GL_CEEJAY.

The official tracklist for “Oriade” includes On the Road; Amazing Grace featuring Black Sherif; Julie; Constantly; I Know Who I Be With featuring Jazzwrld and GL_CEEJAY; Gimme Dat Ting With featuring NO11; B4 B4 With featuring Mayorkun and FOLA; Already Falling; Tell Everybody featuring Leon Thomas; Yaya featuring Aya Nakamura; Zanzibar; Guide; and My Light With featuring Llona.

ORIADÉ 👑

The kingdom expands. Featuring musical royalty from top to bottom.

Full album out this Friday! CD pre-orders available now. Which track are you most excited to hear first? pic.twitter.com/RUfTjSrJI9

— Davido (@davido) July 28, 2026

The reveal gives fans their clearest picture yet of what to expect from the album, with the tracklist showcasing a balance between personal records and collaborations that span different musical styles and regions. Familiar collaborators sit alongside fresh creative partnerships, adding to the anticipation surrounding the release.

Within minutes of the announcement, “Oriade” became a major talking point across social media as fans began sharing their excitement over the featured artists and debating which songs could emerge as early favorites.

Collaborations such as “Amazing Grace” with Black Sherif, “B4 B4” featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, and Yaya with Aya Nakamura have already sparked widespread conversation.

As anticipation continues to build, “Oriade” is shaping up to be another significant chapter in Davido’s career, with expectations high that the project will further reinforce his status as one of Afrobeats’ leading global stars.

 

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Renowned for turning the realities of everyday struggle into powerful musical stories, the artist once again taps into themes of perseverance, faith, and determination, delivering a track that feels both intimate and universally relatable.

The song arrives as a heartfelt reflection on survival and self-belief, with Black Sherif using his signature storytelling style to paint a vivid picture of life’s obstacles and the relentless drive needed to overcome them. Rather than focusing on material success, he shines a light on the emotional and mental battles many young people face while pursuing a better future.

Musically, Find A Way is built around a haunting blend of acoustic guitar melodies and atmospheric synth textures that create a reflective yet urgent mood. The sparse but immersive production provides the perfect backdrop for Black Sherif’s unmistakable voice, allowing every lyric and emotion to land with impact.

Throughout the record, the Ghanaian star delivers one of his most passionate vocal performances, effortlessly navigating the song’s emotional weight. His raw delivery adds authenticity to the narrative, making each verse feel less like a performance and more like a personal confession.

Lyrically, the track serves as a declaration of resilience. Black Sherif positions himself as someone determined to keep moving forward regardless of the challenges before him, embracing the belief that there is always a path through adversity. The song explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, uncertainty, and hope, capturing the reality of those striving to rise above difficult circumstances.

Switching seamlessly between English, Pidgin, and Twi, he crafts a story that feels both deeply rooted in his background and accessible to a wider audience. The result is a song that resonates as both a motivational anthem and a personal diary entry.

With Find A Way, Black Sherif continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Africa’s most compelling storytellers. The single not only highlights his growth as an artist but also reinforces his ability to transform life’s struggles into music that inspires, comforts, and connects with listeners across borders.

Listen to “Find A Way” HERE

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Through introspective lyrics and a commanding performance, SWAGGA explores the emotional highs and lows that often accompany success.

Black Sherif reflects on his journey, highlighting themes of resilience, self-belief, and the determination required to overcome obstacles while staying focused on his goals.

The song also touches on the pressures of stardom, including dealing with criticism, envy, and the expectations that come with rising prominence.

Despite these challenges, Black Sherif embraces his achievements and creative brilliance, presenting a message of confidence without losing sight of the personal sacrifices that success can demand.

Black Sherif – SWAGGA Lyrics

Verse 1
Come on now
It’s common now we face the worlds and brought it down
And now the scene is flooded with lordly swagga (swagga)
It made me smile (swagga)
About the flowers I made a vow to never chase or race ’em down
Cause what’s the point oh come on bruddah
We be the geniuses
Please, please I’m serious
Not available, I’m busy
M’atamfo plottings I beat it (Beat It)
Metaphors I be using for me writings trying to describe how I be feeling
They only hear
It’s a few of them who listen

Chorus
Ebei
Ebei
Ebei
What’s gonna be
Is gonna be
Yen nso yes hange between the lines
Omo se boys yiii
Omo se boys yiii (Swagga)
What’s gonna be
Is gonna be

Verse 2
A prophecy unfolding
A closet full of self-belief
Built upon the self doubts of early days
I found my portion
Earlier than promised
Closest that I’ve been to a psychosis,
Lost in the abyss to up the dopamine
Of course, I’m gonna deliver
I’m supposed to radicalized beliefs, am I supporting
Do you want me opposing?
I put together my notions
But who’s worth the answer I’ve been waiting
baby grown pockets soul markets hoes flooding coastal
A beach party where I’m residing,
And as I’m talking now I’m being plotted against for being something
We’re crabs in these buckets but
Someday, someday, someday
Someday, someday, someday
Someday, someday, someday
Someday, someday, someday

Chorus
Ebei Ebei Ebei
What is gonna be
Is gonna be
Yen nso yee hange between the lines
Omo se boys yiii
Omo se boys yiii (swagga)
What is gonna be
Is gonna be

Verse 3
I won’t hold you
The cash, we’ve made a lot
But truth, I rather let the paper talk
Don’t go mistaking all the clout aa mo chasing, no
Cause nobody’s checking y’all
I might one of these days, you know
But then I look at what’s at stake for y’all
Them I skate on y’all
Then I skrrt on y’all nigga
All day long in my sofa with my charger
Phone no so a m’atweet all that aya feel
Prophesied before I saw that all my dreams will come on home
Is it enough?
What I have achieved
Is it the dollarsor the applauds?
Or the machine I am becoming
OHH WEH
OH!

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Produced by Joker Nharnah, the track arrives at a moment when the artist is still riding the wave of his widely successful sophomore album Iron Boy. That project not only dominated streaming platforms and charts but also cemented his place as one of Africa’s most compelling voices on the global stage.

With Pop Star, Black Sherif explores a slightly different sonic direction while holding on to the raw honesty that has become his signature. The song captures the pressures that come with fame, while also reflecting the hunger and drive that continue to push him forward.

The release builds on the success of Iron Boy, a project praised for its emotional depth, genre fusion, and storytelling. The album made a strong impact internationally, charting at No. 6 on Spotify UK Top Albums, No. 10 on the Billboard World Albums chart, and No. 5 on Nigeria’s Top 100 albums. It also set a record as the first Ghanaian album to hit 2 million streams on its opening day.

Beyond streaming success, Black Sherif’s Iron Boy Tour saw him sell out venues across North America and Europe in record time, with stops in cities like Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Amsterdam, Paris, and London—where he achieved back-to-back sold-out shows at Shepherd’s Bush. The tour wrapped up on home soil in Accra with his annual Zaama Disco concert, drawing a crowd of 30,000 fans at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

Speaking on the inspiration behind the new single, he said:

“With PopStar, I seek to reclaim the artist and entertainer that I long sought to be before I moved to the city, which then compelled me to be what I had to be”.

Since breaking through globally with “Second Sermon” alongside Burna Boy and his solo hit “Kwaku The Traveller,” Black Sherif has continued to blur genre lines—blending drill, highlife, hip-hop, and Afrobeats into a sound that resonates far beyond Ghana.

With Pop Star, he not only extends that momentum but also signals the start of what could be a defining year, with more music, performances, and creative ventures expected throughout 2026.

Listen to “PopStar” HERE

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The announcement came through a heartfelt letter shared on his Substack, where the “Kweku The Traveller” crooner opened up about his journey, struggles, and growth.

In an emotional note to fans, Sherif revealed that his new song, along with its music video, will be released this Friday at exactly 5:57 AM, a time he described as “Top of the Morning.”

But beyond the timestamp, the message felt like a personal diary entry.

Reflecting on his meteoric rise, Sherif revisited the “hurdles and sleepless nights” that shaped his early days. He recalled being told at 17 that his voice “wasn’t good enough,” a comment that could have ended a dream.

Instead, it fueled one of Africa’s most compelling breakout stories, one that has since seen him sell out consecutive nights in London and perform to more than 20,000 fans in a stadium.

“Nothing was handed to us,” Sherif wrote. “We worked late nights into early mornings… It took time to realize these stab wounds had to happen for us to realize how great we were to become.”

The letter also peeled back the curtain on his private world. He shared memories of quiet mornings spent on the balcony of his first property and solitary late-night drives he took “just to feel human again.”

He paid tribute to his longtime collaborator, Obala, reminiscing about their early creative sessions on cracked phone screens long before fame and flashing cameras became part of daily life.

Sherif did not shy away from discussing the personal and legal battles that have influenced his artistry.

He referenced the resolution of a long-running case that once left his mother in tears, admitting, “No one in their right minds would still be here,” a statement that underscored the mental resilience required to navigate both success and scrutiny.

With the reflective chapter now shared, fans can prepare for what appears to be the beginning of a new era. Black Sherif’s first offering of 2026 arrives this Friday at 5:57 AM, ushering in what he clearly intends to be another defining year.

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— IRON BOY (@blacksherif_) February 10, 2026

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In a testament to the unstoppable global rise of Afrobeats, Spotify has released its Top 30 most streamed Nigerian songs worldwide for the first half of 2025, and it highlights just how far the country’s music has traveled.

Rema leads the pack with the sensational hit “Baby (Is It a Crime),” securing the No. 1 spot as the most streamed Nigerian track across the globe. Not far behind is Shallipopi, whose viral anthem “Laho” claims the second position, underscoring his ascent as a breakout star of the year.

Davido emerges as the artist with the most entries on the list, seven in total, further affirming his influence on the global stage. His track “With You,” featuring Omah Lay, sits at No. 3, while “Be There Still” makes it to No. 10.

Meanwhile, Burna Boy continues to solidify his international appeal with solo and collaborative tracks, including “TaTaTa” alongside American superstar Travis Scott, which lands at No. 5. He also appears on “WE PRAY – TWICE Version,” a global collaboration featuring Coldplay, TWICE, Elyanna, TINI, and Little Simz.

Ayra Starr also holds her ground with two major entries, the solo single “All the Love” and “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid. The chart also includes appearances from Asake, ODUMODUBLVCK, Chella, Fireboy DML, and a surprising faith-inspired hit from Lawrence Oyor titled “Favour.”

This mid-year ranking reaffirms Nigeria’s stronghold in the global streaming space and reflects the evolving fusion of Afrobeats with global pop, R&B, hip-hop, and even K-pop influences.

Top 30 Most Streamed Nigerian Songs Globally (Jan–Jun 2025)

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Ghana’s genre-blending powerhouse Black Sherif is once again breaking barriers and setting records. His critically acclaimed album IRON BOY has officially crossed the 100 million streams mark on Audiomack, solidifying his place among Africa’s most streamed and celebrated artists.

With this milestone, Black Sherif becomes the only Ghanaian artist to have two albums surpass the 100 million stream threshold on the platform—a feat that not only underscores his consistency but also marks a pivotal moment for Ghanaian music on the global stage.

Released as a fearless 15-track sonic experience, Iron Boy is more than just an album—it’s a declaration of identity, resilience, and evolution. Black Sherif seamlessly weaves Afrobeats textures with gritty hip-hop storytelling, offering fans a deeply emotional and authentic musical journey.

JUST IN🚨

Black Sherif’s IRON BOY has now surpassed 100M plays on Audiomack.🔥

—It’s most Streamed Ghanaian album released this year on the platform
Via(@blackoupdate ) pic.twitter.com/40j1wK2iaD

— Viral Picks (@theeviralpicks) May 23, 2025

The album, officially recognized for this milestone on April 3, 2025, also boasts high-profile collaborations with Nigerian stars Fireboy DML and Seyi Vibez, adding flavor and regional dynamism to an already rich soundscape.

From introspective slow burns to high-energy anthems, Iron Boy delivers a layered narrative of fame, struggle, and triumph—all wrapped in Sherif’s unmistakable voice and poetic edge.

At the heart of the project is the standout title track “Iron Boy,” a raw and inspiring anthem about self-discovery, joy, and relentless ambition—qualities that mirror Sherif’s own rise through the ranks.

With this streaming milestone, Black Sherif surpasses Olive The Boy’s Avana EP (105M) to claim the No. 2 spot on Audiomack’s all-time most-streamed Ghanaian albums list, right behind his own breakout album The Villain I Never Was. That makes Sherif the first and only artist to hold the top two positions—a landmark no Ghanaian act has achieved before.

JUST IN🚨

Black Sherif’s IRON BOY (106M) has now surpassed Olive The Boy’s Avana Ep (105M) as the Second Most Streamed Ghanaian Album on the Platform.

—Black Sherif Currently holds the record for the top two most streamed Ghanaian albums on Audiomack.🔥 pic.twitter.com/SPQGxNkPEc

— Viral Picks (@theeviralpicks) May 27, 2025

This achievement is not just about numbers; it’s a landmark moment in African music, highlighting the world’s growing appetite for stories that are raw, real, and rooted in culture.

As Black Sherif rides the wave of global recognition, one thing is clear: he’s not just representing Ghana—he’s reshaping its place on the world stage.

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• 2025 BET Awards nominees revealed: Ayra Starr leads for Africa

• Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and Drake Among Top Nominated Acts at 2025 BET Awards — See the Full List!

On May 8, BET officially unveiled the full list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 BET Awards, honoring excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Leading the nominations is Kendrick Lamar, who scored a remarkable 10 nods, driven by the success of his latest album, GNX, and the viral buzz of his Drake diss track, Not Like Us.

Close behind are Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, each securing six nominations, while Metro Boomin follows with five. SZA and The Weeknd earned four nominations apiece, and a strong group including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Tyler, the Creator, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, Maverick City Music, and Ayra Starr—the Sabi girl herself—each received three nominations.

Marking its 25th anniversary, the 2025 BET Awards promise a memorable celebration of Black excellence around the globe. Ayra Starr proudly stands out as the most nominated African artist, reflecting her growing global impact and solidifying her status as a key player in Afrobeats.

The star-studded event will be broadcast live on June 9, 2025, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with comedian Kevin Hart returning as host. This milestone edition is poised to honor the cultural movers and shakers shaping the world of entertainment today.

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