Burna Boy and Wizkid Dominate Nigeria’s Charts as New Singles Surge
Nigeria’s Official Top 100 chart for the week of August 8–14, 2025 shows that established stars continue to command streaming and radio. Burna Boy’s single “Love” holds the number-one position. It is followed by “Forever Be Mine”, a collaboration between American rapper Gunna and Nigerian superstar Wizkid, which debuts at No. 2. Asake & Tiakola’s “BADMAN GANGSTA” sits at No. 3, while DJ Tunez, Wizkid and FOLA’s “One Condition” climbs to No. 4. Ayra Starr’s sultry “Hot Body” rounds out the top five, and Rema’s club banger “Kelebu” jumps into the Top 10 at No. 8. These songs are dominating playlists and sparking conversations across X, reflecting the vibrancy of Nigeria’s music scene. TurnTable Charts highlighted the success of Burna Boy’s “Love,” noting that it led in both streaming and radio metrics. With multiple Wizkid-assisted tracks in the Top 10 and new releases gaining traction, Nigerian artists continue to set the pace for Afrobeats worldwide.
SAMA31 Nominees Announcement Sparks Excitement in South Africa
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has announced that nominations for the 31st Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA31) will be revealed on August 28, 2025. The nominees will be announced in a virtual event streamed live on the awards’ YouTube channel and social platforms from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. RiSA chief executive Nhlanhla Sibisi said the announcement is timed to celebrate Women’s Month and will spotlight artists whose music has made a significant impact on South African culture. The upcoming reveal has already sparked anticipation on X, with fans predicting which albums and singles will receive nominations. Last year’s ceremony saw Tyla sweep multiple awards, and observers are eager to see who will follow in her footsteps. The hashtag #SAMA31 has begun trending in South Africa ahead of the announcement.
Calls Grow to Honour Legendary Producer Zapp Mallet in Ghana
Veteran musician and politician Rex Omar has ignited a discussion in Ghana after releasing a tribute video lauding producer Zapp Mallet. In the video posted on August 25, 2025, Omar compares Mallet to Quincy Jones and urges the music industry to give the engineer his flowers while he is still alive. The tribute has prompted fans and fellow artists to highlight Mallet’s extensive catalogue, which spans highlife, hiplife and gospel recordings. Social media users have been sharing memories of their favourite songs produced by Mallet and calling for official recognition. Though the celebrated producer has been honoured in the past, supporters argue that his contributions deserve national appreciation.
