Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido is gearing up to release his first solo single of 2024, teasing an exciting collaboration with YG Marley, a descendant of reggae legend Bob Marley.

This upcoming track marks a significant moment for Davido, who has been focusing on collaborations throughout the year following the release of his “Timeless” album in March 2023.

Davido’s upcoming single is an Amapiano record, a genre that has gained massive popularity in recent years. The collaboration with YG Marley, Bob Marley’s grandson, adds a unique twist to the project, blending Afrobeats and Amapiano with the Marley family’s reggae legacy.

The duo recently teamed up in Nigeria, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this creative fusion.

This new track will be Davido’s first solo release in over a year, as he has been involved in several successful collaborations in 2024, including the remix of “Twe Twe” with Kizz Daniel and the remix of “Ogechi” with Boypee, Hyce, and Brown Joel.

Fans are excited to see Davido return with a fresh sound and an intriguing international collaboration.

Listen to the snippet below:

 

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Given the soulful nature of reggae music, some fans are shocked that Davido chose to use YG Marley on this peppy single.

This view has been repeated on social media, where the excerpt has elicited varied reactions from music fans.

See reaction below:

I don go watch that Davido snippet again, true true he deserve wetin he dey get from wizkid tonight

— 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕟𝕪 ℕ𝕠𝕥 𝕁𝕠𝕤𝕙𝕦𝕒👾 (@anthonystilldey) October 1, 2024

Wow, that snippet is treacherous dawgg. Haba.

— emmanowoniyi (@EmmanOwoniyi) October 1, 2024

Maybe Davido wan make wizkid Fc laugh, him go drop the real snippet soon

— Khalid 💸 (@stfukhaleed) October 1, 2024

I thought wizkid was just chasing clout until I listened to davido’s snippet, Jesus Christ.

— Snr🧸 (@iamvinicius_snr) October 1, 2024

Why would you put YG Marley on an off-the shelf piano beat. pic.twitter.com/GBlBus7pUr

— emmanowoniyi (@EmmanOwoniyi) October 1, 2024

I too like when DAVIDO drop snippet and people dey laff am😂😂 na those ones dey always turn out to be hit😂😂😂 we shall be there

— ᒍᑌᑎI🔌😈 (@_Junimill) October 1, 2024

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Nigerian artist Seun Kuti is set to release a new song with Damian Marley, Bob Marley’s son, sparking excitement across the internet. The upcoming single, titled “Dey,” will be released on June 26, 2024.

This collaboration follows Seun Kuti’s recent work with Lenny Kravitz. It marks the first collaborative project between the Kuti and Marley families in years. The last collaboration was in 2013, when Julian and Ky-Mani Marley paired Fela Kuti’s “M.O.P” with Bob Marley’s “Exodus.”

Fans are eagerly awaiting the creative outcome of Seun Kuti, his band Egypt 80, and Damian Marley’s collaboration, anticipating it to make a significant impact.

 

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Recall, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, carrying the torch of Fela Kuti’s legacy, are gearing up to release a new album. Seun Kuti, who took over his father’s band Egypt 80 after Fela’s untimely death in 1997 when Seun was only 14 years old, has teamed up with four-time Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz, who will executive produce the project.

The band will release the album to the world on October 4, 2024. Record Kicks will handle the release, with Secretly Distribution ensuring it reaches fans everywhere. This album promises to be a landmark moment in the Afrobeat genre.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Joining this dream team is Sodi Marciszewer, a producer and engineer who played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Fela Kuti’s later albums. Marciszewer’s deep understanding of Afrobeat’s intricate rhythms is sure to add a layer of authenticity to the new album.

Seun Kuti, married to Yetunde Kuti, often lends his voice to societal issues. With a powerhouse team like this at the helm, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80′s new album is set to be a force to be reckoned with.

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According to Ghanaian talent manager Mr Logic, the remix of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ “Stir It Up” featuring Sarkodie lacks any African flavour, making the project unremarkable.

The long-awaited song featuring Sarkodie and Bob Marley has been made public. On Friday, January 20, the new version of the timeless Bob Marley song “Stir It Up” was made available.

This song’s recognisable guitar strums were notably used in its production by Ghanaian producer MOG.

Sarkodie responded to the project by calling it the pinnacle of his musical career.

The rapper expressed his gratitude to the Marley family for choosing him for the project, expressing his excitement about this opportunity.

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So later in the United Showbiz studios of UTV, Mr Logic stated that although the tune is only a refix, he would have preferred to hear some African flavour.

Meanwhile, It appears that things are not going well at Sarkodie and Samini’s camp after the latter openly rejected a fan’s request to collaborate on a project.

Samini, whose real name is Emmanuel Andrews Samini, has publicly stated that he will never work with rapper Sarkodie.

The president of the GIMPA SRC claims that he is unsure whether he will ever require a verse from renowned rapper Sarkodie.

He continued by saying that he would not be interested in working with Sark even if he ever sought him out. He gave Sarkodie’s reluctance to come to a firm decision as the justification for his stubborn attitude.

Furthermore, Samini asserted that while creating his Blazing EP, he asked Sarkodie about a feature.

Regrettably, Sarkodie, a.k.a. Michael Owusu Addo, was unsure of himself. My Project was delayed, he claimed, since he couldn’t say yes or no.

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Ayisha Modi, a close friend of Stonebwoy, a dancehall performer, has criticised Sarkodie for his Bob Marley feature.

Ayisha has ruled that the song is a complete waste!

She claims that Sarkodie compelled himself to be on the song even though he is not fit for reggae music.

Ayisha Modi highlighted that there is no connection or vibe between Sarkodie’s line and Bob Marley’s lyrics in an interview with Kofi Adoma Nwanwanii.

She continued by saying that the single could have been handled better by Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, or Jupiter.

She also suggested that Sarkodie should think about a remix because the present verse is not appropriate for the song.

Rapper Sarkodie from Ghana has been making headlines for a while since he made history by collaborating with Bob Marley on the song Stir It Up.

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Sarkodie claims that when Bob Marley’s crew asked him to contribute a verse to the song, he turned them down because he didn’t think he was “worthy.”

Sarkodie has faced trolls since the song’s debut, though. His verse is apparently not impressing folks because it is extensively disparaged!

 

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In addition to this, Dancehall king Shatta Wale also criticized colleague Sarkodie after the latter landed what was supposed to be a historic collaboration with reggae legend Bob Marley.

Shatta Wale, in his customary condescending manner, dismissed Sarkodie’s accomplishment by asserting that Bob Marley is nothing more than a ghost.

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Sarkodie, a rapper from Ghana, has revealed how the late Bob Marley was a collaborator on one of his songs.

The rapper explained how the collaboration with the late reggae legend, Bob Marley, came about during an interview on the popular UK podcast +44 Podcast with Sideman & Zeze Millz on Amazon Music.

Sarkodie claimed that the request for a verse came from the legend’s crew in an email, which is how the whole thing got started.

Sarkodie claimed that the experience was overpowering and that he nearly declined the feature because he felt undeserving.

Sarkodie felt he was not the appropriate fit for the song because it was a different experience for him to rap alongside a great like Bob Marley.

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The rapper claimed that because the idea of rapping next to a legend kept running through his thoughts, he was hard on himself and had to be extremely careful with every sentence.

Ruthy, a critic of show business, thinks Sarkodie’s lyrics or verse on his cover of Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” song are below average given the rapper’s skill level and Ethnic origins.

Sarkodie collaborated with Samini on a song called “Love Rocks,” and Ruthy in the Nhyira FM studios claims that Sarkodie did a fantastic job on the track when compared to Bob Marley and The Wailers’ “Stir it Up” remake!

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Dancehall king Shatta Wale has criticized colleague Sarkodie after the latter landed what was supposed to be a historic collaboration with reggae legend Bob Marley.

Shatta Wale, in his customary condescending manner, dismissed Sarkodie’s accomplishment by asserting that Bob Marley is nothing more than a ghost.

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On Thursday, it was announced that Ghanaian rap superstar Sarkodie had landed a feature with Bob Marley.

The late legend’s staff revealed that Sarkodie contributed a verse to the song “Stir It Up” by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

“New version of “Stir It Up” coming FRIDAY ft. Ghanaian ???????? artist @Sarkodie!” the post read.

While Sarkodie has received accolades online from many for earning a notable feature, Gbee Naabu Shatta Wale is not feeling kind.

Reacting to the feature, Shatta lightly trolled Sarkodie and according to him, we should praise the rapper for managing to feature a ghost.

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Many Sark fans have been referring to the Bob Marley feature as the greatest in Ghanaian history, even bigger than Shatta Wale’s Beyonce collaboration, therefore Shatta Wale surely also came up with a method to respond.

Watch Shatta Wale attack Sarkodie’s Bob Marley feature below…

Let’s have a toast ????????????

Did Sarkodie feature a Ghost ?????

Shatta wale is clear ???????? pic.twitter.com/lnea2jb8ij

— Webkid_Afrika (@WebkidAfrika) January 19, 2023

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Tems, a rising star in Nigerian music, has been approached by Snoop Dogg to collaborate on a song.

Tems posted some images of herself on her Instagram profile, along with the video of Snoop and her requesting a hit song.

Snoop Dogg claimed in the video that he is a fan of the singer of “Crazy Tings” and that she has been making his entire family dance.

“So Tems, when are we going to make a record? You know I’m a fan.

“I had to get that out of the way, now let’s get to the shit, let’s make a fucking hit record girl.

“You’ve been having my whole family dancing to your sh!t, I need one with you and you can post that.

“Happy new year from D O double G,” Snoop Dogg said.

 

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Ever since her hit single ‘Try Me’ and her feature in ‘Essence’ with Wizkid, the artiste has collaborated with many A-Listers, including American rapper Drake and Future in ‘Wait For You’.

The singer and songwriter co-wrote ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna and covered Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’ for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.

The singer in an interview, the Diva said that she has done so many projects that are yet to be released and she already moved on from them.

In an interview with Highsnobiety Magazine, the ‘Free Mind’ crooner said that she is typically ten steps ahead and will let her fans know what she has been up to when the moment is right.

“I guess people only know me based off the last thing I did.

“But I’ve done so many things that are yet to be released, that I’ve already moved on from.

“And yeah, I feel like I’m five, ten steps ahead. And when it’s time, I’ll be excited to share a lot of the things that I’ve been up to.”

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• Artiste Name: Bob Marley, The Wailers
• Song Title: Stir It Up
• Featuring: Sarkodie
• Genre: Reggae/ Hip-hop
• Country: Jamaica
• Year: 2023

Legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley and The Wailers team up with Ghana’s finest rapper, Sarkodie on a newest version to their mega-hit, ‘Stir It Up’

Following his contribution to the new version, Sarkodie said “What a way to kick start this year! Definitely one of the highest moments in my career/life… It’s been a BIG torture keeping quiet about this particular project but I guess it’s always the best when timing is right. Big shouts to the team at Island records, my team and the Marley family for getting me on this amazing project with the legend Bob Marley.

“One of the highest moments in my career/Life… such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the legend.”

In addition, Sarkodie’s version of the song, “Stir It Up,” was produced by Ghanaian beatsmith MOG Beatz and Bob Marley and The Wailers.

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“Stir It Up” is a song composed by Bob Marley in 1967 and first recorded by the group Bob Marley and the Wailers that year and issued as a single.

The following year, Marley and the Wailers re-recorded the song for their album Catch a Fire.

Quotable lyrics

Stir it up
Little darlin’, stir it up
Come on, baby
Come on and stir it up
Little darlin’, stir it up

Come on and stir it up
Little darlin’, stir it up
Come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin’, stir it up, oh-oh…

Listen up!

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Jo passed on at the age of 31.

A few days into a new year and the global reggae family has just lost one of her own.

Joseph Mersa Marley, the grandson of the reggae icon, Bob Marley has been announced dead at the age of 31.

Mp3bullet gathered gathered that Jo Mersa, passed away Tuesday due to asthma-related conditions … although the specifics surrounding his death are unclear.

After spending his early years in Jamaica, Joseph, son of Stephen Marley, attended Miami Dade College and studied audio engineering.

He went on to drop an EP in 2014 called “Comfortable” … which held some tracks like “Rock and Swing” and “Bogus.” He also released the hit single, “Burn It Down,” in 2016 — and put out a 2nd EP, “Eternal,” last year.

After his death, many notable public figures, fans and friends have shared their condolences for Jo’s family.

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Music journalist,Tony Centeno tweeted “Rest in peace Jo Mersa Marley. Numerous reports have confirmed the grandson of Bob Marley/son of Stephen Marley was found unresponsive in a car. He was only 31. My condolences and prayers go out to the Marley family ????????”

@irving_nicholas Grandson of Bob Marley, moves to the next life. Rest in Paradise ???? JAH RASTAFARI

Another tweep, @FrankIIIMason wrote “RIP Joseph Marley, grandson of Bob Marley. 31 years old. May the sounds of the duets with your grandpa rain down from Mt Zion and enrich us all. Fair travels Young Lion, rest well.

Singer Matt Hoy wrote, “This one hurt… Had the pleasure of spending many an evening chatting with this young, talented and truly beautiful soul.. R.I.P brother.”

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Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, has spoken out about the possibility of recording a Christian album.

In an interview, the Grammy-nominated 32-year-old singer, who recently released his fifth studio album, “More Love, Less Ego,” stated that if he decides to release a Christian album, every club will play it.

Speaking about his expertise in making music in the interview with UK media personality Tinea Taylor of Kiss Hype Chart, he said:

First of all, let me put this out here. Every Wizkid album is always going to be vibes. If I make a Christian album today, you’re going to play that shit in the club.

 

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In other news, Wizkid track ‘Essence’ featuring Tems has sold over 3 million units in the United States to be certified triple platinum.

This feat is coming at about the same time when the singer released his highly anticipated fifth album titled ‘More Love, Less Ego’.

Essence’ is a track from ‘Made in Lagos’ and since its release, the song has continued to break numerous records in global music.

On October 14, 2021, the song was certified platinum, while on March 2, 2022, it sold over 2 million units in the US to become double platinum.

In July 2021, the project became the first Nigerian song to crack the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the third from Africa.

Four weeks after, ‘Essence’ recorded another leap, climbing by 23 spots on the Hot 100 to hit 59th place.

Wizkid also released a remix to the global hit, featuring Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star.

The ‘Fever’ crooner recently said he wants to be remembered like Bob Marley, the late Jamaican music icon.

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Ayodeji Balogun, better known by his stage as Wizkid, recently released his new album, “More Love, Less Ego,” and music fans are raving about it.

On November 11, 2022, the heavyweight singer launched his highly awaited 5th studio album named “More Love, Less Ego” as a follow-up effort to the extremely popular “Made in Lagos.”

Heavyweights like Skillibeng, Shenseea, Ayra Starr, Skepta, Naira Marley, and Don Toliver were featured on the 13-track, melodic album.

As anticipated, followers have posted comments about the new initiative on their social media profiles.

https://twitter.com/Ezekiel_Idibia/status/1590864846937288704?s=20&t=IC3uEhof5N1cbzn4V2pVxg

This Wow song with Naira Marley and Skepta is absolutely bonkers 💜💜💜💜 #MLLE #WizKid𓃵 pic.twitter.com/8y2pmTmSrc

— Bougie Psycho 🤸🏽‍♂️ (@bougiepsycho) November 11, 2022

I don collect extra plate 😳#MLLE #WizKid𓃵 pic.twitter.com/w28V6Sq6QE

— Akinrosoye Akindele Smart (@MusicaL_Femyth) November 11, 2022

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So after my first listen to @wizkidayo MLLE Album. I think this are my favorite so far, might as well take a second listen. #WizKid𓃵 pic.twitter.com/vcLfqVCdiJ

— DEE (@saunkeys) November 11, 2022

Every single fvcking song on this #MLLE #MoreLoveLessEgo album is a hit! 🚫🧢 Sir Wizkid has done it again #WizKid𓃵 pic.twitter.com/RvgsjM4nUu

— Bougie Psycho 🤸🏽‍♂️ (@bougiepsycho) November 11, 2022

I just want a NO SKIP album, thank you Wizkid.👍🔥🔥 #MLLE

— flawless💅 (@Abiolaflawless) November 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/delorrres/status/1590902569752498176?s=20&t=GeJRwGJOFOAeKrQO6_kuhg

Leave vibes for #WizKid𓃵 abeg! Man's literally a sound wizard! #MLLE pic.twitter.com/61YOzy8bsa

— Bougie Psycho 🤸🏽‍♂️ (@bougiepsycho) November 10, 2022

Mp3bullet.ng previously reported that Wizkid in a recent interview with Guardian UK, claimed that now that his kids are listening to his songs, he would be careful with what he puts in his lyrics.

“Now I am more careful with what I put in my songs because my kids listen to my songs,” he said.

He also revealed that the late Jamaican legend, Bob Marley’s legacy motivated him to raise the bar for his music.

Following his new album, More Love Less Ego, the multiple-award winner said, “Alongside managing my ego, one other aim for this new chapter is to live forever. I recently went to see Bob Marley’s musical, ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ I was like, ‘Yo, we’re watching a Bob Marley play, and this guy died decades ago’.”

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Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has opened up on why he named his fifth album, “More Love Less Ego” and the inspiration behind the title.

Wizkid, who recently postponed the album’s release date, revealed in an interview with The Guardian that he takes an unconventional approach to music, recording every day and frequently abandoning entire albums if they do not seem right.

According to him;

“That’s always my process,” he says, matter of factly. “Make one, scrap it. Make another one, scrap it. Until I find the right one.” It must be an intense exercise. “It is, man. But I have a lot to say.”

Speaking on the album’s title and what inspired it, Big Wiz stated that he is at the point where he is constantly fighting his Ego and not letting it get to his head.

“Everyone fights with their ego and that’s where I’m at, I’m still trying to shed my ego, like everyone else,” he told The Guardian.

He also attributed his success to the outcome of manifestation and a “purpose” that surpasses his own understanding.

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“I’m a very spiritual human being,” he says. “I know I make a lot of club records but I feel like a pastor, really.”

Alongside managing his ego, Wizkid also states that his aim for this new chapter is to live forever, not physically but for whatever he created to live forever.

Using the Jamaican music icon, Bob Marley as an example, he stated;

“I was like: ‘Yo, we’re watching a Bob Marley play and this guy died decades ago.’ I didn’t even know that he died at 36. He did so much at a young age. It just reaffirms what I do; I have to keep taking this to the highest heights. Because I know one day they’re definitely going to create a play about me.”

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