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Drake becomes first artiste to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify
Drake’s achievement of surpassing 100 billion streams on Spotify is truly remarkable and historic. It underscores his immense popularity and enduring impact in the music industry. His success on Spotify far exceeds that of any other artist, with more than double the streams of the next closest rapper, Eminem.
Breaking down Drake’s 100 billion streams, we see that on average, each of his songs has been streamed 234 million times, while each of his albums averages 5 billion streams. These numbers are staggering and highlight the widespread appeal and consistency of his music across multiple projects.
One of Drake’s standout tracks on Spotify is ‘One Dance,’ released in 2016, featuring Wizkid and Kyla. This song has accumulated an impressive 3.2 billion streams, making it his most streamed song on the platform. Notably, ‘One Dance’ holds the Guinness World Record as the first song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, further cementing Drake’s influence and popularity in the streaming era.
Drake’s achievement not only reflects his musical talent but also his ability to connect with a global audience, transcending borders and genres. It will be interesting to see how his streaming numbers continue to evolve as he releases new music and continues to shape the contemporary music landscape.
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Tiwa Savage: “Usher is so lovely”
Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has disclosed that American R&B star, Usher Raymond is a lovely personality.
Savage recently made this known during a chat with Rebecca Judd on Apple Music 1 during an intimate and entertaining session.
The self-acclaimed Africa’s number one bad girl reflected on her journey as one of Africa’s most influential music exports while opening up on being brought out by Usher as a surprise guest during his sold-out O2 Arena shows in London.
The ‘Somebody’s Son’ singer said, “That was the second time, the first was at Global Citizen in Ghana,” she shared.
“This one was extra special. I was so nervous, but Usher is just so lovely and professional.
”Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.
American singer R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year jail sentence in North Carolina for sex trafficking and racketeering.
According to report, Kelly, 58, was recently rushed to the hospital from prison after what his lawyer described as a near-deadly overdose.
His legal team has now filed an emergency request asking the court to release him temporarily from custody, saying his life is in danger.
Kelly, collapsed in his solitary confinement cell on June 13, just three days after being isolated.
His lawyer, Beau Brindley, claimed that the singer was given a dangerously high dose of medication on June 12, while still in solitary confinement.
The next day, he reportedly fainted and was taken to Duke University Hospital, where doctors said the medication could have killed him.
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Multichoice: BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Starts June 23
The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.
The organiser of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, Multichoice, has announced June 23, 2025, for the premiere of the season 9 edition reunion show titled ‘No Loose Guard’.
According to Multichoice, the reunion will bring new energy, drama, and excitement, as the 2024 housemates return with heightened emotions.
“Old beef, new energy, new drama. Your favourites are coming in hot. #BBNaijaReunion starts on June 23 at 10:00 p.m. Set your alarms,” the organiser said.
The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.
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