At the crack of dawn every weekday, the Max Breakfast starts everyone's day with great conversations, humor, wits and of course great music. Hosted by Westsyde and Ella “Ellathefourth”, It is a highly interactive and fun show that gives you the right kickstart to take on the day! It’s fully packed with so much to listen to, enjoy and interact with
Banky W Celebrates Earning Master’s Degree from Georgetown University Nigerian singer, actor, and politician Banky W has officially added “Master’s degree holder” to his long list of accomplishments. On May 20, 2025, Banky W, whose real name is Olubankole Wellington, shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing that he completed a Master’s in Policy Management […]
Davido Proudly Embraces His Igbo Heritage After Tribal Comment Sparks Online Buzz Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred up positive conversations online after proudly affirming his Igbo roots in response to a tribal remark aimed at him on social media. The drama began on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Yakbel, threw […]
Timaya Recalls Odi Massacre, Shares How It Shaped His Music Career Nigerian singer Timaya shared personal memories of the tragic 1999 Odi massacre that affected his hometown In a recent interview, the Bayelsa-born artist recalled when the Nigerian Army invaded Odi on federal orders. The attack killed many and destroyed properties, including his mother’s bakery. […]
Davido Hosts Highlife Icon Bright Chimezie at His Lagos Home Afrobeats superstar Davido recently welcomed Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie to his Lagos mansion, and fans can’t stop talking about the iconic link-up. The heartwarming visit followed Davido’s viral shout-out, where he credited Chimezie’s 2018 classic Because of English as inspiration for his new track […]
Timaya Shares How a ₦500K Album Deal Changed His Life Nigerian music icon Timaya has opened up about how a modest ₦500,000 deal helped kickstart his journey to stardom. In a candid chat on the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast hosted by Joey Akan, the dancehall legend recalled selling his debut album, True Story, to a marketer […]
Timaya Speaks on Burna Boy & Sophia’s Lamborghini Drama: “These Things Happen” Nigerian singer Timaya has jumped into the Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje saga, defending Burna Boy in the now-viral “sex-for-Lambo” controversy that shook social media in February 2025. While speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya shared his thoughts on the trending issue, […]
Johnny Drille Opens Up: Fatherhood Made Me Appreciate My Parents More Nigerian singer Johnny Drille recently shared how becoming a father changed his view on life—and made him appreciate his parents like never before. In a recent interview with Dose of Society, the Mavin Records artist said he puts family first in everything he does. […]
Ayra Starr Breaks Record as The Year I Turned 21 Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams Ayra Starr just made Nigerian music history! The fast-rising Afrobeats sensation has become the first Nigerian female artist to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify with her debut album, The Year I Turned 21. She released the project in 2021, […]
Davido Reveals What Makes the Perfect Music Collab, Drops Tour Dates for ‘5ive Alive’ Afrobeats megastar Davido has opened up about what makes a music collaboration truly work — and it’s not just about the numbers. In a recent interview with 96.1 The Beat ATL, Davido revealed that real connections, not label arrangements, drive his […]
“If I Wasn’t Doing Music, I’d Be a Journalist!” – Davido Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed the unexpected career path he would have chosen if music hadn’t worked out — journalism! In a fun and candid chat on Atlanta’s 96.1 The Beat, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer shared, that his love for talking, information, and media […]
