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Burna Boy dethrones Davido, as expected!
Afrobeats now has a new king! Here's how the African Giant did it!
Onyema Courage
June 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
🌟 Editor's Note
Welcome to another exciting week! NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Power Ranking has a new giant. This week’s newsletter is packed with trending news, fresh insights, and inspiring stories you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Top Stories
Afrobeats Power Ranking: Burna Boy reclaims No. 1 spot for the second time in 2025
| Key details to know about the Blaqbonez vs Odumodublvck beef Here are key details to know about the Blaqbonez vs Odumodublvck ongoing beef following the release of ‘Who's Really Rapping?’ |
🚀 Editor’s Picks – Stories You Can’t Miss This Week
It was a week of bold gestures, emotional reckonings, and quiet uncertainties across the music and sports world—each story carrying weight beyond the headlines.
Davido once again proved his reputation for generosity isn’t just talk. Months after promising $5,000 to Ghanaian TikToker Ananzoofficial for a viral dance video, the Afrobeats superstar has finally fulfilled the pledge, sparking an outpouring of gratitude and praise across social media. [Read More]
Elsewhere, Burna Boy signalled the dawn of a new musical era, unveiling the cover art for his upcoming album No Sign of Weakness. With no release date yet, the striking image and its bold themes have left fans bracing for what could be another chart-topping masterpiece. [Read More]
But not all the week’s stories were celebratory. 2Baba broke his silence over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, delivering a heartfelt and anguished plea for urgent government intervention. His emotional message, alongside his wife Natasha Osawaru, left many Nigerians deeply moved. [Read More]
And while transfer buzz fills the football scene, one name that’s surprisingly gone quiet is Ademola Lookman. Despite rumours of a big summer move following a historic Europa League season, new reports suggest internal tensions at Atalanta may have thrown a wrench in the works. [Read More]
🦄 New Songs That Are Not Just Ok
Olamide reinforces legacy with eponymous album | Amaarae ignites her Black Star era with sultry new single 'S.M.O' |
🔥 Afrobeats The Business…
Highlife legend Bright Chimezie has signed a landmark publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing, securing global rights to his Zigima Sound catalogue and boosting the legacy of Nigerian highlife. [Read More]
Tems, the Grammy-winning Nigerian star, has been unveiled as a global brand ambassador for Swiss luxury watchmaker OMEGA—joining the ranks of global cultural icons. [Read More]
South African singer Tyla hosted the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and won Favourite Global Music Star, marking a major moment in her international rise. [Read More]
🏆 NotJustVerses Feature
 | Davido makes a shocking revelation about some tracks on ‘5ive’ album🌉 Biography: Born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta and raised in Lagos, Davido kicked off his career in 2011 and quickly became a global Afrobeats star. 👑 Known for: Hits like Fall, If, and Unavailable, plus major collaborations and sold-out shows worldwide. 🙈 What he said: On Not Just Verses, Davido revealed the original title for 5ive, the hardest song to record, and fan reactions to the “Face Me I Face You” lyric. |
⚽ Sports Corner…
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has reportedly switched allegiance to Turkey after becoming frustrated with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, which failed to register her for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite her qualifying. [Read More]
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is set for a permanent move to Turkish side Trabzonspor after a successful loan spell, with personal terms now under discussion for the 2025/26 season. [Read More]
The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly was suspended in the 62nd minute due to a lightning storm, with Palmeiras leading 2–0 at MetLife Stadium. [Read More]
😄Fun Fact:
Did you know that Fela Kuti once recorded 45-minute songs in one take, with no breaks.
Thanks for riding with us this week.
Till next time 😀