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Burna Boy dethrones Wizkid, again!
Afrobeats now has a new king! Here's how the African Giant did it!
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April 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
🌟 Editor's Note
Welcome to another exciting week! The Headies Awards are fast approaching, and there’s a new king on NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Power Ranking. 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 dethrones Wizkid, again
Check out this exciting rundown on how the African Giant stood Twice as Tall. | Full list of winners at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards The 17th edition of Nigeria’s prestigious Headies Awards took place last night. Here is the list of all the winners. |
🚀 Editor’s Picks – Stories You Can’t Miss This Week
It was a week of revelations in music and sports, and the truth proved more tangled than expected. Davido broke his silence on his controversial ties with Hushpuppi. His revelation and stance on fraud were shocking to many. [Read More]
But that wasn’t the only story stirring up old memories—Spyro resurfaced with a candid reflection on his early struggles, recounting how Davido and Mayorkun distanced themselves after a 2018 collaboration that was meant to change everything. [Read More]
As fans continued to draw battle lines between Wizkid and Davido, Iyanya stepped in to clear the air on where he stood—and his response wasn’t as simple as many had hoped. [Read More]
And just when it seemed the 2013 CAF Player of the Year debate had been put to rest, Yaya Touré reignited it with a bold take in a new interview with Mikel Obi. Curious? You should be. [Read More]
🦄 New Songs That Are Not Just Ok
Davido drops fifth studio album '5ive' | Rema returns with sultry new single 'Bout U' |
🔥 Afrobeats The Business…
Nigerian Afrobeats star CKay ended his partnership with Warner Music South Africa, marking a pivotal shift in his career. [Read More]
Afro-pop star Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, responded publicly to his brother Jude Okoye’s release after two months in detention, following his arrest on money laundering charges involving over ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and €34,537.59. [Read More]
Portable, famed for Zazoo Zeh, triumphed in a high-profile boxing match against Speed Darlington on April 18, 2025. The victory, which came with a cash prize, also earned him a ₦20 million gift from Burna Boy. [Read More]
🏆 NotJustVerses Feature
 | Fido claps back at ex-partners, breaks down ‘Joy is Coming’ lyrics🌉 Biography: Born on September 21, 1997, in Matogun, Ogun State, Fido’s musical journey started in his local church choir, where his passion for music began. 👑 Known for: Fido gained recognition with his hit track Joy is Coming, known for its blend of upbeat rhythms and introspective lyrics. 🙈 What he said: On Not Just Verses, Fido revealed that his stage name was given by his math teacher. |
⚽ Sports Corner…
Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian King, continues to dazzle on the pitch, breaking records for Liverpool. He recently signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, with hopes of securing both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's Best Award. [Read More]
Nigerian international Moses Simon may be on the move to Premier League side Everton in the June 2025 transfer window. Reports suggest a surprising shift to the EPL for the winger. [Read More]
Chelsea fans could soon see Mykhailo Mudryk back in action after passing a lie detector test, which he claims proves he didn’t intentionally do anything wrong after failing a drug test earlier this season. [Read More]
😄Fun Fact:
Did you know that the term "Afrobeats" (with an "s") isn't the same as "Afrobeat" (without the "s")? While Afrobeat refers to the genre pioneered by Fela Kuti in the late 1960s, Afrobeats is a more modern fusion of various styles, including highlife, hip-hop, dancehall, and funk, and has become a global sensation in recent years!
Thanks for riding with us this week.
Till next time 😀