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Rihanna new Single “Work” becomes her 14th Billboard Hot 100 #1
“Work” crowns Streaming Songs, roaring 4-1 with a 73 percent increase to 25.8 million streams, according to Nielsen Music, after its recent wide release on streaming services, including official and user-generated content on YouTube; with the song’s official video released today, any gains from the clip’s arrival will be reflected on next week’s Hot 100, to be released next Monday (Feb. 29). Rihanna earns her second Streaming Songs No. 1 (following her featured turn on Eminem’s “The Monster,” which led the Jan. 4, 2014 list), while Drake celebrates his first Streaming Songs leader.
“Work” concurrently holds at No. 2 on Digital Songs (119,000, up 5 percent), after debuting at No. 1 on the ranking three weeks ago, and lifts 13-10 on Radio Songs (76 million, up 21 percent). Rihanna posts her 24th top 10 on Radio Songs, passing Mariah Carey’s 23 for the most top 10s dating to the chart’s December 1990 inception. Drake tallies his 14th Radio Songs top 10. (The track wins dual top Streaming and Airplay Gainer honors on the Hot 100 for a second straight week.)
“Work” additionally tops the subscription services-based On-Demand Songs chart (15.1 million streams, up 16 percent) for a second week and paces Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for a third (nonconsecutive) week.
Also, with Rihanna and Drake assuming the Hot 100’s throne, the Barbados-born Rihanna (who celebrated her 28th birthday Saturday!) and Canadian Drake extend the record of non-U.S.-born acts leading the chart to 33 weeks. “Work” is additionally the ninth No. 1 Hot 100 in a row by non-Americans, breaking the record for the longest such streak; eight first reigned in succession in 1985).
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Tyla praises Tems for opening door of global recognition for female artistes in Africa
Tyla, the South African singer, says Tems, the Nigerian songstress, paved the way for global recognition of female African artistes.
The music stars recently joined forces on ‘No.1’, a song off Tyla’s self titled album.
In a recent interview on Kiss Fresh FM, Tyla described Tems as an “amazing” singer who opened doors for African female artistes globally.
She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with her.
“Amazing. Tems is so talented. She is literally a force. I am so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us,” she said.
“We made such a beautiful song with such a beautiful message. It is a song for the girls and it is made by the girls.”
In 2023, Tyla revealed Tems inspires her as an African artiste.
In response, Tems graciously accepted the accolades, and expressed confidence that Tyla is similarly empowering young South African girls through her music.
“Man, it is an honour, I am very very, 100% sure that she’s inspiring many many many many South African babe, many girls around the world as well”, she said.
Both artistes have continued to enjoy fame globally for their talents.
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Music producer Dr Roy calls out Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt (Video)
A Nigerian music producer identified as Dr Roy in a video breaks into tears as he narrates his ordeal while working with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
The middle-aged Nigerian music producer tearfully calls out gospel singer Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt.
Dr Roy made this call out while featuring as a guest on the audio-visual podcast “The Honest Bunch: hosted by media personality Nedu and co-podcasters.
According to Dr Roy, he used to work with gospel singer Mercy Chiwno till 5 am then wake up by 7 am everyday in a back to back manner.
Speaking further, Dr Roy asserts that he produced, Excess Love, Omekannaya, Regular, Receive it and more for Mercy Chinwo and she never paid him.
Dr Roy further breaks into tears while on the podcast as he stressed that he was working hard while with Mercy Chinwo thinking he would make millions to feed his family but she left her with nothing but unpaid debt.
He noted that there was a time he informed Mercy Chinwo that his father had a stroke and she should assist him but she responded by saying “Make I no worry, he would be fine.”
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Uche Ogbodo claims Adanma Luke is not culpable for Junior Pope’s death
Uche Ogbodo has spoken up for Adanma Luke, the producer of the forthcoming movie that Junior Pope, the late actor, was supposed to feature in.
Pope died in a boat mishap on April 10 while being ferried across the Asaba end of the River Nigeria in Delta state.
It was stated that the actor, a father of three, was on his way to a movie set when he drowned.
He passed away alongside four other crew members in the boat accident.
Footage from the ride had showed him in the boat without a life jacket.
Pope’s demise spurred discussions about the general disregard for safety protocols on movie sets.
Adanma Luke, in the heat of public backlash, was suspended by the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).
In a series of posts via her Instagram story, Ogbodo condemned those who suggested she remain silent on the matter.
The actress described Luke as a “friend” and added that the producer is not culpable for the tragedy that befell the boat riders.
“Do not tell me not to support my friend who has always supported me!” Ogbodo wrote.
“I am a loyal friend! Show me through your love and I will follow you through hell if I have to! Adanma Luke is innocent.
“All the people saying it is the wrong time! I have one question for you.
“When is the right time? Huh? When she is already arrested and sentenced for what she knows nothing about?”
Earlier, Blessing Ebigieson, the AMP president, also defended Luke against accusations of negligence.
She claimed that the producer had provided life jackets for the crew but Pope refused to wear one, saying it was “dirty”.
Ebigieson added that Pope had the option to leave the set if he did not like the life jacket.
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