The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News
From record-breaking streaming milestones to emotional celebrity revelations and unfolding relationship dramas, the entertainment space has been buzzing with major updates. This week delivered chart-topping wins for Afrobeats stars, candid confessions from beloved musicians, and heartfelt reactions from fans as public figures opened up about personal challenges. Here are the top stories making waves:
Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake Lead Spotify’s 2025 Nigerian Streaming Charts
Wizkid has secured the top spot as Nigeria’s most-streamed artiste of 2025 on Spotify, according to the platform’s annual ‘Wrapped’ report. Seyi Vibez and Asake follow closely, marking a year of fierce competition among Afrobeats giants.
Wizkid’s album Morayo also emerged as the most-streamed album in Nigeria, with Davido’s 5ive in second place. Davido and Omah Lay’s collaborative hit With You clinched the No. 1 spot as Nigeria’s most-streamed song.
Burna Boy maintained his dominance as Nigeria’s most-exported artiste, while Ayra Starr continued her reign as the most-streamed female artiste in the country. Wizkid’s Morayo also recently topped Apple Music’s Sub-Saharan Africa year-end chart, cementing its impact.
Full List
Most Streamed Artistes (2025): Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Burna Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK, Bnxn, FOLA, Davido, Rema, Olamide.
Most Streamed Female Artistes (2025): Ayra Starr, Tems, Smur Lee, Billie Eilish, SZA, Darkoo, Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Rihanna, Sunmisola Agbebi.
Most Streamed Songs (2025): With You, Joy is Coming, Arike, Venus, PITY THIS BOY, lost, Laho, Kese (Dance), Very Soon, Funds.
Most Streamed Albums (2025): Morayo, 5ive, Captain, No Sign Of Weakness, catharsis, Olamidé, The Machine is Coming, Work of Art, Lungu Boy, Mr. Money With The Vibe.
Most Exported Artistes (2025): Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Wizkid.
“I’m Not Afraid of Death, Only Poverty” – Peter Okoye
Singer Peter Okoye (Mr P) has shared his deepest fear — not death, but poverty. Speaking on the Nancy Isime Show, he recounted a difficult childhood where his family lived in a cramped one-bedroom boys’ quarters with eight children.
He revealed how a bulldozer demolished their home while they were still inside, an experience that shaped his lifelong fear of returning to poverty. “I have tasted it before,” he said, stressing he never wants to experience such hardship again.
“We’re Coming to Save You” – Teni Responds to 2Face’s Distress Post
Teni has reacted to 2Face Idibia’s alarming “Help me” message posted briefly on his Instagram Story. Although the singer deleted the post, it sparked deep concern among fans, especially amid reports of tension between 2Face and his wife, Natasha Osawaru.
In response, Teni shared a video urging fellow artistes Timaya and Kcee to join her in checking on the music legend.
The situation reportedly began in the UK after a confrontation between the couple allegedly drew police involvement, followed by a heated exchange during an Instagram Live session with Daddy Freeze.
Sabinus Confirms End of Marriage After Two Years
Skit maker Sabinus (Chukwuemeka Ejekwu) has confirmed the end of his two-year marriage to Ciana Chapman. Speaking during a TikTok live session, he revealed the split was peaceful and clarified that he is no longer married despite ongoing public speculation.
He emphasized that both he and his ex-partner are committed to co-parenting their daughter, insisting, “My daughter is okay, and she is doing fine.”
Sabinus, who rose to fame in 2019, remains one of Nigeria’s most influential content creators and was named Best Online Content Creator at the 2022 AMVCA.
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