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Hot Body

One Condition

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Very Soon

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Over the past two years, the Nigerian music scene has experienced a notable shift. While albums still debut with major buzz and high streaming numbers, very few sustain a prolonged presence on the singles charts. This evolving pattern raises important que..

A Concerning Trend: Recent Nigerian Albums Are Struggling to Dominate the Official Singles Chart

 Chart rankings on the Official Nigeria Top 100 are based on a weighted formula incorporating audio and video streams within Nigeria, as well as airplay on radio in the country. It is the first and only standard music chart in Nigeria, providing comprehen..

Asake’s “BADMAN GANGSTA” featuring Tiakola Debuts at No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body” Launches at No. 3

Halfway through 2025, Luminate s H1 report delivered some telling insights into global music consumption. One stat stood out: Nigeria now holds the highest percentage of local music support among all countries in the Middle East and Africa. Accord..

Nigeria’s Local Consumption is the Biggest in Africa & Middle East – But While Its Streaming Might Outpace Its Earnings, Its Global Impact Tells a Bigger Story

On February 8, 2022, Nigerian rapper Olamide announced the signing of a hungry street pop artiste named Asake to his YBNL imprint. Just eight days later, Asake dropped his debut EP Ololade Asake , and it was clear, the streets had birthed a star. ..

Asake Joins gamma. After 3 Years with EMPIRE

From the beginning of time, sound has been humanity's most primal means of connection. Before instruments, before radios and televisions, there was the simple transfer of melodies and hums from parent to child, often mothers soothing their offspring with ..

The Influence of TikTok Trends on Mainstream Music:  TikTok & Mainstream Music – Two Peas in a Pod

Burna Boy’s “Love” Rises to No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Adekunle Gold’s “Coco Money” Debuts at No. 6

 image upload https: ttcfilestorage.blob.core.windows.net files 2022 TTC 638890302131819910.jpeg Sampling Amerie's iconic hit 1 Thing, the song is poised to become the anthem of the summer Global Afrobeats trailblazer Asake https: w..

Asake Releases New Single “Badman Gangsta” Featuring Tiakola

Following the powerful release of his sophomore single Untold , rising Nigerian artiste Dantay delivers the official music video, a gripping visual interpretation of the deeply personal track. Directed by the talented Kambi Pictures and shot on location ..

Dantay Releases Visually Striking Music Video for New Single “Untold”

Known for mixing Caribbean swagger with West African grooves, Sierra Leonean artist Jomapel Yankee is back and hotter than ever. His latest single, Hotter Than , released on May 23, has struck a resonant chord with listeners, amassing over 500,000 stream..

Jomapel Yankee Heats Up the Summer with “Hotter Than”

Nigerian singer and songwriter KELEYA has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of her debut EP, BLOOM a soul stirring collection of songs that marks the arrival of a distinct and emotionally rich voice in Afrobeats and alternative R ..

KELEYA Makes Her Mark with Debut EP ‘BLOOM’

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![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Xs8CwASzVcVmKqcZgXbnajVGecEBsjJe)

Kelvin Egonu's foray into music is born out of a need to escape the life he was born into, he hopes his music can help others too 

![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yS78qtJocOD7whD-zyJE6MfANTrtAz2y)

He likes to draw but not as often as he would like and doubles as a sound engineer

![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aBkjw2w4qUp-KtjHXWL7N8UURMhFw8LX)

He would love to work with Drake, looks up to Cristiano Ronaldo, and enjoys watching movies and football

![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zEBmYw1KwFdO3ZbUZ1Y0v2HburJwGcn_)

His life experiences and his environment drives him to record; you can here this in his latest single, "SYIMD." Listen [here](https://fanlink.to/SYIMD)  

![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11yS78qtJocOD7whD-zyJE6MfANTrtAz2y)

He gained some attention with his brilliant EP; a project that shows the brilliance, creativity and sheer determination to create good music. Listen [here](https://murz.fanlink.to/SPACEBOY)  

 ![Murz](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11t_cNF-C6zs77Jlbdaa357A177l8Pp6P)

On message to other emerging artistes, Murz believes staying focused and avoiding negativity are paramount  



Murz is different from your everyday Nigerian rapper and you should take notice 

TurnTable NXT: Meet Murz 






![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1DFp3JcQiCcueb_vu05AYADFqmn-B__Nd)

Born Salamatu Musa, she received her first and only musical training when she was little from her dad 

![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RKRKMNWYGm-PtiOGYLflp8KiZIbdHSgm)

She enjoys poetry and almost all her hobbies involve music; she likes to travel and see places and would get back to TTC next year with more info on hobbies.  

![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12WDMpniiKh1dxoYfyrzDxRAxJhtT_XWQ)

Her debut EP, Premiere, features four artistes, Oshey, Bethel Olaje, VonTrap, and AyagGrace. Listen [here](https://music.apple.com/ng/album/premiere/1526959494) 

![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=18vPmxEc9-qwGg8wJXAnNfpjPCK3ptQyj)

2018 was a turning point for her because that's when she decided to make music she actually liked 

![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Fx2keiXH8f3TzQF9RgycyoNMryu62GrB)

Sal Ly is a Jos girl through and through having had all her education in the city; she considers not going straight to the point the absolute worst thing to do 

 ![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10VxvtiFzu2xhOIe4qk2iLQp7am8E0zEQ)

She looks up to Eva Danyusuf who is the Country and Strategy Development Coordinator at YWAP International, Founder of SheNation, CJO & HR Director at Fireworks.   
 
![Sal Ly](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nIpQw6C4DfUM9D1NpYJ2jhkmRPKkYVSc)
Sal Ly would like to work with Tori Kelly, Koryn Hawthorne, Aaron Cole and Kirk Franklin. And for other emerging creatives, Sal Ly says "do your thing" and make sure you sit through the process 

You can feel the emotions behind Sal Ly's music; that's intentional, she wants you to 

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![Kemena]( https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=15ZW6_Tv6H8kwVwUsW6KsdKjs132sTZjt)

His creative activities revolve around writing, producing and audio engineering. 

![Kemena]( https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kzezp8hby8XzSa701sygVbXUZuc4hE8M)
Started music the moment he realized he was good at it 

![Kemena]( https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1rRr3cbukykVir2WE1rFIbD0E4M-ZfyXX)
Counts the release of his album as a major turning point; an album where all tracks are performed, produced and mixed by Kemena except for "Isi Mbido" produced by theMusicNerd

![Kemena]( https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pGsPg4O5y9x3uN9--kVuD3MhPbKcJaOm)

Loves bread and egg, Kemena appreciates the efforts of names like "The Boss Major," "Dinta Media," "Austin Ice," and everyone that has helped made his music heard

![Kemena]( https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ucy6R-vb9BihEF5QDMGUemleiV1B2_h7)

He considers Jon Bellion as a major influence and would like to work with Bellion or Lewis Capaldi. Kemena believes consistency is key for upcoming artistes

Listen to Kemena's album, Bond, [here](https://music.apple.com/ng/album/bond/1524994782)     



He has one of the best albums of 2020 and he knows it 

TunrTable NXT: Meet Kemena

 

Aisoso's writing abilities is not just limited to music, he writes poems and short stories too. 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=18TvFZ_2Ev49Ks7e7bcZqiFA9bcfK5D5k)

His passion for music has somewhat overshadowed his literary output in recent time 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1a_bhmkHXR4FNxQZG4U03cWsMscTPlu2M)

He had a foray into computer engineering before realizing he is better suited to singing and songwriting. 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1feXbfRqCm7E-b-49zryYlbJEga_kZEz-)

Aisosa is sitting on a ton of unreleased music that includes collaboration with other amazing emerging creatives like Chike San, Keziri, Koel, Bayciti and 3rvhms. 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sOL4Uh4ZVmOSMKPl8CqYFEmTu5jMAi0G)

He enjoys anime, food videos because what's there not to love and 'good' TV Shows. Enjoys reading fantasy novels in his off time. 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qfMLbVtTaJjFgksPBC6i6K6mLjHL9zbR)

Knowing there is someone out there that would say "your music saved my life" drives him to make music. Aisosa wants his music to be a form of therapy for others. 

![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=129i7jKR08SXGJWlmx7Dn3JS_iS-E7jSk)

He has a long list of artistes he would love to work with such as Ed Sheeran, M.I, The Cavemen, Miles Carter, Efe Oraka, Sarz, Johnny Drille, Mut4y and Kevin Garrett. He looks up to the artistry of names like Beyonce, Coldplay, James Arthur, and Ed Sheeran. 


![Aisosa](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1HeQZ768ZZMp79yU8wXg37LY2SQyBJB5S)
For Aisosa, "Believe in yourself" is a mantra that cannot be overemphasized  

Aisosa would like you to replace therapy with his music 

TurnTable NXT: Meet Aisosa 


# Gbagi Eric has one of the best songs of 2020 in "Osanle" with Bizzonthetrack, but that's just a tip of what he has in store 


![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CTE44Zp5Y4lMryCPFfdhEP5k1wb3Ljfv) 

His curiosity into the origins of his favorite songs led him to start making his own music. Now he is a producer, songwriter and artiste. 

![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1GHyDESUc8r25b4HDosZR0iQxsTrBGRrq)
He started as a recording artiste featuring other artiste such as Tochi Uguru and Avalanche. The turning point for him as a creative was getting his recording setup as well as a laptop, which made it easier and cheaper to record music.  

![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1t3iQDWe8_kMj7a9AzLoLGr1tTsncYdB2)
Jollof rice with Grilled Chicken Breast is his irresistible delicacy  

![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1bcVRz1nJFC01D-6sAbdlDHVGN3bzj0fg)
Most times, the excitement of writing a song is what drives him to recording new music, which are inspired by personal experiences - whether negative or positive.  
 
![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1r-zynzE1QUYvFmxH3Qs1eR_zHnCcIwBQ)
$tretto looks up to other young creatives who are making headway as a source of inspiration 

![$tretto carrying a dog](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1vIevWUNHeqMj9RuHee0RrSEz8gf4DCmc)
When quizzed on the artistes he would like to work with, he answered Tim Lyre and Rema 
 
![$tretto](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pPhdWKdC-9hi7C3Z0secTlVlG8_JnQdV)
$tretto hopes his friends who started with him from the beginning are smiling as they read this 

TurnTable NXT: Meet $tretto

# The mind behind some of the best music from new school artistes 

Born Uduaga Daniel, Beeezy X lives in Lagos and would love to work with multiple Grammy winner, Pharell Williams. 

![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12ssguojhdoEomHVA4XgbaoWBJctuZXuN)


When you ask Beezy X what other creative thing he can do apart from producing and engineering, he tells you 'cook.' 


![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1tkCp4LFPO40OTxDk-d4MyLO0lmafHg4a)

The stern face is just a shield, deep inside Beezy X just wants to make music, walk and chill with friends and eat Eba and vegetable soup. 

![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q8srDO-QsoAI8amy0_hWSdmsMYBOm8Nd)

His second project, Flexx - EP, with Tsuni, which he produced and engineered, got a shout-out from none other than Tiwa Savage. 

 
![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eDC6fcy2TMwNa7CH4RY2KYkPRGzt4w-y)

Beezy X and Tsuni would team up again for "Anymore," a brilliant genre-blending effort that proves this is a duo that will dominate in the coming years. 



![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1krnkij0VtUrQk4Vb5lW6I6u2UJ1LNcA_)

Rindss' "Talk & Do" is another great song produced by Beezy x


![Beezy x](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YDC0x42z7ogARqkECdTATE1o6OAVJ5u8)

Beezy has two words for other emerging creatives, "do you"
 

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