Motolani Alake

<p>This weekend, <strong>Elton John </strong>will welcome <strong>Ed Sheeran </strong>to <strong>Rocket Hour </strong>on <strong>Apple Music 1,</strong> to discuss the release of the pair's brand-new Christmas single, <em>'Merry Christmas</em>.'</p>

<p>During the chat, Ed and Elton reveal how they first decided to collaborate on a festive track, plus Ed discusses introducing his daughter to Black Sabbath over daily "vinyl breakfasts," teases details of his new remix of Fireboy DML’s&nbsp;“Peru," shares why Brandi Carlile’s song&nbsp;“Mother" means so much to him, and more.</p>

<p>Speaking on how he got to work with <strong>Fireboy, Sheeran </strong>says that, "<em>So I got sent this a week ago, to remix it. Someone, a friend of mine, Jamal [Edwards] who runs SBTV sent it to me. </em></p>

<p><em>""He said, “Fireboy DML would love you on the remix of this song.” And I've just found it really intriguing. So I recorded a verse for it... and it's a song that's blowing up in Nigeria and Ghana at the moment and their club scene runs over Christmas. </em></p>

<p><em>"So you basically put a song to the club in the middle of December, which would seem a weird thing to do in England. But yeah, so I've done the remix for this song, but this is the original and it's just, it's an earworm, and it's addictive, and I'm obsessed with it. I mean, Cherry will tell you, I've had this song on repeat constantly in the house for the last week.</em>"</p>

<p>Sheeran and <strong>Burna Boy </strong>featured together on <strong>Stormzy</strong>'s 'Own It' together in 2019.</p>

Fireboy and Ed Sheeran to collaborate on 'Peru (Remix).'

Sheeran and <strong>Burna Boy </strong>featured together on <strong>Stormzy</strong>'s 'Own It' together in 2019.

Ed Sheeran set to feature on Fireboy's 'Peru (Remix)'

<p>On November 29, 2021, <strong>Apple Music </strong>announced winners from its annual Apple Music Award. Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, <strong>Wizkid </strong>was named Artist of The Year (Africa), while <strong>The Weekend </strong>was named Artist of The Year globally. </p>

<p>Wizkid's excerpt reads, "<em>Singer-songwriter Wizkid is one of Africa’s biggest crossover acts, having worked with Drake, Skepta, and Chris Brown, among others. The Nigerian musician first found regional success in 2011 with the massively popular single “Holla at Your Boy,” which appeared on his debut album, “Superstar.” Wizkid went global in 2016 after his collaboration with Drake on “One Dance,” which soared to the top of the charts in 15 countries. </em></p>

<p><em>"Between 2019 and 2020, Wizkid was featured in Beyoncé’s projects “The Lion King: The Gift” and its companion piece, “Black Is King.” In October 2020, he released “Made in Lagos,” his critically acclaimed and most commercially successful album, which included his hit song “Essence,” a track that gained 125 million plays on Apple Music and over 2.8 million Shazams. </em></p>

<p><em>"This past year, he’s been the most streamed African artist on the continent on Apple Music and ranked on the Daily Top 100 charts in 60 countries, in addition to his monthly plays on Apple Music growing by more than 250 percent outside of Africa. He’s also been featured on Apple Music’s Today’s Hits and R&amp;B Now playlists, and he’s a frequent guest on Apple Music Radio shows, including “Africa Now Radio,” “The Ebro Show,” “New Music Daily with Zane Lowe,” and “OVO SOUND RADIO</em>.”</p>

<p><em>“Thank you to Apple Music for this award,”</em> Wizkid speaks about winning the award. <em>“It’s a blessing to get to do what I do, and I’m proud to be representing for Africa.”</em></p>

<p>Other winners at the awards are <strong>Aya Nakamura, </strong>who was Artist of The Year in France, and <strong>H.E.R, </strong>who was named Songwriter of The Year. </p>

Wizkid named artist of the year by Apple Music. (Apple Music)

Other winners at the awards are <strong>Aya Nakamura, </strong>who was Artist of The Year in France, and <strong>H.E.R, </strong>who was named Songwriter of The Year.

Wizkid named artist of the year by Apple Music

<p>On Sunday, November 28, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, <strong>Wizkid, </strong>held a second show at the O2 Arena in London. </p>

<p>Here are some fine moments from the show;</p>

<p>1.) Wizkid performs some of his hits</p>

<p>2.) Wizkid calls <strong>Chris Brown </strong>out</p>

<p>Brown and Wizkid's relationship stretches back to 2012. Wizkid also met his partner and manager, <strong>Jada Pollock </strong>through Chris Brown. The two have since collaborated on a 'African Bad Gyal,' produced by <strong>Sarz. </strong></p>

<p>3.) Wizkid brings <strong>Tems </strong>out</p>

<p>Tems is one of the stars made by Wizkid's <strong>Made In Lagos. </strong>The two collaborated on the Grammy-nominated Billboard hit, 'Essence' and its remix.</p>

<p>Buju and Wizkid collaborated on 'Mood,' which has become a sleeper hit in Nigerian music. After Buju performed in front of 15,000 people in London, he couldn't keep calm. Here are the best reactions from it.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was at the O2 and I had people singing my songs back to me!! Shit I’m from Babcock and not a lot of people believe in me and some hate me for whatever reason but I DID THAT! GRACE DID THAT <a href="https://twitter.com/wizkidayo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wizkidayo</a> DID THAT FOR ME!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅</p>&mdash; Benson (@BNXN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNXN/status/1465086479844130820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love the way I’m feeling now!!</p>&mdash; Benson (@BNXN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNXN/status/1465087156150542342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bro OUTSIDEEEE !!! Did you hear thatttt??? Asin that song wey no blow?? 😭😭😭 AHHHHH</p>&mdash; Benson (@BNXN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNXN/status/1465087378230550532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is for everybody who supports me time and time againnnn!! Taking me and my music to places I’ve never been THIS IS FOR YOUU!! THIS IS FOR USSS!!! WE OUTSIDEEE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🦅🦅🦅 <a href="https://t.co/LXKV7OTFE8">pic.twitter.com/LXKV7OTFE8</a></p>&mdash; Benson (@BNXN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNXN/status/1465091304875073539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wizkid even permit Buju to promote his song and Ladipoe&#39;s<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wizkidO2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wizkidO2</a> <a href="https://t.co/a7qwGSlT1k">pic.twitter.com/a7qwGSlT1k</a></p>&mdash; MustyTheCreator🐐 (@MustyTheCreator) <a href="https://twitter.com/MustyTheCreator/status/1465084986369974282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>5.) Burna Boy and Wizkid show each other love</p>

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<p>6.) DJ Tunez makes Wizkid perform 'No Lele' before a raucous crowd</p>

Brown and Wizkid's relationship stretches back to 2012. Wizkid also met his partner and manager, <strong>Jada Pollock </strong>through Chris Brown.

Highlights from Wizkid's show at the O2 Arena: featuring Buju, Tems, Chris Brown, Burna Boy, DJ Tunez and more

<p>In the early hours of November 26, 2021, Nigerian star, <strong>Rema, </strong>took to his Twitter page to express displeasure at the release of a <strong>DJ Neptune </strong>record, which features him. </p>

<p>Around the same time, the star DJ and <strong>emPawa </strong>frontliner had released his sophomore studio album, <strong>Greatness 2.0. </strong>On it, a track titled 'For You' features the <strong>MAVIN/Jonzing </strong>act. </p>

<p>In a 5-tweet thread, Rema rants, "With all due respect chief! Dropped my old record without due process?!! I'm not happy at all @deejayneptune.</p>

<p>"Don't violate the codes, can't drop my song without my notice, can't even remember the last time we spoke big bro. I pleaded with my manager behind the scenes when y'all tagged me before it dropped. Y'all still went ahead! c'mon nau!</p>

<p>"THE GAME! Don't ride on my humility. There are some things I can't be talked out of and number one is my ART. If you're not ok with it, then it's war it's WAR. Don J go vex for me. Baba forgive me, but this no join at all.</p>

<p>"Lastly, TAKE MY SHIT DOWN! I'm finna make new enemies after this, but God big pass INDUSTRY.</p>

<p>"THE GAME has slapped me too many times on the cheek, I dey quiet because I get people interest to protect and a family to feed. Abeg I sabi mind my business but make nobody vex me o."</p>

<p>Since <strong>Rema </strong>announced his debut album, <strong>Raves and Roses, </strong>he's been quiet. But over the past few weeks, he's been quite active on social media again, with braggadocio on steroids. Some fans on social media are arguing that Rema might release a new single soon. </p>

<p>In the meantime, fans are loving 'For You.'</p>

A track titled 'For You' on Neptune's new album features the <strong>MAVIN/Jonzing </strong>act.

Rema goes on a Twitter rant, after DJ Neptune presumably releases his song without his consent

<p>On Sunday, November 14, 2021, the 2021 <strong>MTV European Music Awards </strong>(EMAs) were held on at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. It was the first time that Hungary hosted the awards show.</p>

<p>At the show, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid became the sixth Nigerian to be named Best African Act. It was also the seventh time a Nigerian would win the award. The award was won by <strong>Burna Boy </strong>in 2019. </p>

<p>When nominations were announced, <strong>Justin Bieber </strong>led with eight while Doja Cat and Lil Nas X were both tied, with six nominations. <strong>BTS </strong>carted home the most awards with four, including the maiden Best K-Pop Category. </p>

When nominations were announced, <strong>Justin Bieber </strong>led with eight while Doja Cat and Lil Nas X were both tied, with six nominations.

Wizkid named Best African act at MTV European Music Awards

<p>On November 3, 2021, Nigerian singer, <strong>Joeboy </strong>appeared on <strong>Genius </strong>show, <strong>Verified, </strong>to break down the lyrics to his hit single, 'Sip [Alcohol].'</p>

<p>While breaking the lyrics down, Joeboy said that, "I think [Sip (Alcohol)] is really special for me, like seeing how big the song is becoming and how big it's going to get because it was like a different step in my sound, not like the regular Joeboy sound from the beginning, which is more or less like this kind of "lover boy."</p>

<p>"I was always like put in that box and I was like 'nah, I'm done with this stuff.' I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but I just wanted to explore different sounds. And Alcohol is the first step in my sound evolving."</p>

<p>Joeboy also reveals that he was nervous before the song dropped. Over the past year, Joeboy has been evolving. Last year, he dropped the song 'Celebrate' to break the 'loverboy' brand, but that didn't work. He also made a song about dating an older doctor on his debut album, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-joeboy-somewhere-between-beauty-and-magic-album/99qrxdx">Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic.</a><strong> </strong></p>

<p>He has since evolved and gotten tattoos. </p>

<p>During the chat, Joeboy was also keen to point out that he's not encouraging alcoholism with the song. Instead, he made it to highlight an aspect of life. </p>

<p>Verified by Genius is a show where 'emerging or niche artists' break down lyrics to their songs. Over the past two years, <strong>Burna Boy </strong>and <strong>Tiwa Savage </strong>have been on the show. </p>

During the chat, Joeboy was also keen to point out that he's not encouraging alcoholism with the song. Instead, he made it to highlight an aspect of life.

Joeboy says he is done with being a loverboy in his music

<p>On October 29, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos’ clocked one year.</p>

<p>Since the album was released, it’s produced many heights and been streamed over one billion times. It’s also produced Africa’s first №1 top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.</p>

<p>To celebrate his milestone, Wizkid took to his Instagram page to write that, “<em>1 year already, thank you for riding with me. I’m just very grateful for all the love and blessings. Promised not to make you wait too long for the next one, ‘More Love Less Ego” dropping on the last day of tour. I love you.”&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>He also announced that his next album would be titled ‘More Love, Less Ego’ on the final date of his tour.</p>

<p>Made In Lagos Tour will end in Montreal, Canada on January 22, 2022.</p>

Here is a timeline of Wizkid's made in Lagos and why he needs the album to work. [Cable NG]

Wizkid says his next album would drop on the final date of his tour.

Wizkid announces that his next album will be titled ‘More Love, Less Ego’

<p>On October 25, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Davido announced that his third show at the O2 will hold on March 5, 2022. </p>

<p>On his <strong>Instagram </strong>announcement, the father of three wrote that, "It is time! London 🇬🇧 You wanted it even bigger, you wanted it even better and on the 5th of March, 2022 we make the most beautiful movie ever ! Santa says tickets go live on Friday! Let’s go!"</p>

<p>Davido, who recently celebrated his son's birthday has been slightly quiet over the past few months, but he looks set to roar back to power in 2022. This arena show will be Davido's third at the famous 02 Arena and it will be promoted by <strong>Live Nation, </strong>in conjunction with <strong>United Talent Agency. </strong></p>

<p>Tickets are on sale at <strong>Ticket Master. </strong></p>

Nigerian music star Davido [Instagram/Davido]

It will be Davido's third show at the arena.

Davido announces his 2022 show at the O2 Arena in London

<p>On October 25, 2021, Nigerian singer, executive and politician, <strong>Banky W </strong>took to his <strong>Instagram </strong>page to announce a new single titled, 'Jo.'</p>

<p>A video for the song will recreate the first dance session that he had with his wife, the superstar actor, Adesua Etomi. But this will not be the first time he will appear in a video with his wife. </p>

<p>Here are the three times that Banky W and his wife, Adesua Etomi have appeared together in a music video;</p>

<p>In 2016, Banky W announced his now celebrated <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/banky-w-adesua-etomi-timeline-of-couples-relationship/m33ddzp">relationship to the actor</a>, Adesua Etomi via a social media post and it sent Nigeria ablaze with 'awwwwn.' This was the pre 'god when' era. But it definitely put Yoruba men on the slab to be slaughtered. </p>

<p>Less than a year later, they got married. Once again, Yoruba men got the hits. </p>

<p>'Made For You' drips with Christian themes, on which the Wellingtons have built their marriage. </p>

<p>Once again, the Wellingtons announced the impending birth of their son with yet another song and another music video. It was built on an announcement of struggles to conceive. A heavily pregnant and beautiful Etomi and her husband got romantic and once again, built their song on Christian themes: the bedrock of their marriage. </p>

<p>In his caption, he wrote that, <em>"The first time my Wife danced for me, I knew I'd hit the jackpot. So we made a song and video about it *laugh and fire emojis* "Jo" drops on November 11th. Are you ready? Pre-save link in bio."</em></p>

<p>This one doesn't seem to be built on Christian themes. </p>

On this special day, Banky W and Adesua's beautiful love story cannot be ignored. We love the fact they have never shied away from showing off how fresh their fondness for each other has remained. [Instagram/BankyWellington]

'Made For You' drips with Christian themes, on which the Wellingtons have built their marriage.

Here are the 3 times that Banky W has featured Adesua Etomi in a music video

<p>On October 18, 2021, Nigerian singer, Ckay's global smash hit, 'Love Nwantiti' moved up four places to No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. One week earlier, it sat at No. 35.</p>

<p>On September 27, 2021, the Warner South Africa act, recorded his first Billboard Hot 100 record.</p>

<p>On September 21, 2021, the record charted at No. 23 on the Official UK Top 40 and peaked at No. 4 just a week later.</p>

<p><strong>You might remember that... </strong></p>

<p>On September 11, 2021, Nigerian singer-songwriter and music producer, <strong>Ckay</strong>'s 'Love Nwantiti' became the No. 1 song on Shazam's global charts. The chart tracks the most-searched songs in the world and ranks them on a chart.</p>

<p>The song sat above global smash hits from major superstars like '<em>Stay</em>' by <strong>Kid Laroi </strong>and <strong>Justin Bieber, </strong>which is currently the No. 1 song on the <strong>Billboard Hot 100. </strong></p>

<p>The version of '<em>Love Nwantiti'</em> which sat atop the charts features <strong>Axel </strong>and <strong>DJ Yo. </strong></p>

<p>Initially released on Ckay's sophomore EP, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/ep-review-ckay-the-first-by-ckay/kkpmqn7">Ckay The First</a><strong> </strong>in 2019, the song blew up when its video version featured <strong>Joeboy </strong>and <strong>Kuami Eugene. </strong>Ckay has since created several remixes of the record for mileage. Since then, <strong>Winnie Harlow </strong>has danced to the song on her <strong>Instagram </strong>stories.</p>

<p>The singer has since released <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-ckay-boyfriend-ep/6814v12">another EP</a>, left <strong>Chocolate City </strong>and signed <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/warner-south-africa-announces-the-signing-of-nigerian-star-ckay/fcnev1f">to Warner Music Group</a>, <strong>South Africa. </strong></p>

<p>This comes after Wizkid's '<em>Essence</em>' became the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkids-essence-becomes-the-most-shamazed-song-in-america/fq1krs9">most-shazamed song in the US</a>, and after <strong>Master KG</strong>'s <em>'Jerusalema' </em>also became the most-shazamed song in the world in Q4 2020.</p>

<p>It becomes the second Nigerian record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021 after Wizkid's 'Essence.'</p>

Ckay releases new single, 'Felony.' (Warner)

The record was produced by <strong>Tempoe. </strong>

Ckay's 'Love Nwantiti' moves 4 places into No. 31 on Billboard Hot 100

<p><strong>Song Title</strong>: Woman</p>

<p><strong>Date of release</strong>: October 15, 2021</p>

<p><strong>Label: Studio Brat/Platoon</strong></p>

<p><strong>Video Director</strong>: Dammy Twitch</p>

<p><strong>Details: </strong>On the 8th of October, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUxMFrBL9dY/">Simi kicked off</a> the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nobodylikewoman/">#NobodyLikeWoman</a> campaign; a storytelling challenge for women to share some of the unique and harrowing stigmas they deal with. WIth over 20,000 submissions, the challenge became an outlet for women across the world who opened up about some of their sad and eye-opening experiences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inline with the challenge, Simi has released a new single dubbed <em>Woman</em>. The record leans into the defiant ethos of Afrobeat to reclaim the narrative for women and turns Simi’s long-held socio-political beliefs on equality into a sonic thesis for women’s liberation. Simi challenges unfair female stereotypes and highlights the strength of women.&nbsp;</p>

Inline with the challenge, Simi has released a new single dubbed <em>Woman</em>.

Simi dedicates new single to 'Woman'

<p>On October 10, 2021, Nigerian singer, Ckay's global smash hit, 'Love Nwantiti' moved up 15 places to No. 35 on the Billboard 200. One week earlier, it sat at No. 50. </p>

<p>On September 27, 2021, the Warner South Africa act, recorded his first Billboard Hot 100 record. </p>

Ckay's 'Love Nwantiti' moves 15 places into No. 35 on Billboard Hot 100

<p>On October 5, 2021, news broke that Nigerian Gospel superstar, <strong>Sinach </strong>got a US congress recognition. </p>

<p>The 18th Congressional District of Texas has conferred a certificate of recognition on her. </p>

<p>Sheila Jackson Lee, a US senator representing the Texas constituency, penned the recognition letter, In it, she says that, the recognition commemorates Sinach's ability to propagate the gospel around the world.</p>

<p>“<em>They have the freedom, through song, to discover their destiny and maximize their hidden potential through communion with the one true God. Indeed, your tireless efforts are completely deserving of the respect, administration, and commendation of the United States Congress</em>,” says Jackson Vee.</p>

<p>“<em>Music is one of the most important and powerful things in life. It brings people together and allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit</em>," Vee continues, "<em>No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the form of our politics, or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves; we are all human beings. Thank you for spreading this universal language throughout the world."</em></p>

<p>Sinach is currently the winner of the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Song of the Year award for her song '<em>Way Maker</em>.' </p>

Sinach: The makings of an African superstar. (Instagram/TheRealSinach)

The 18th Congressional District of Texas has conferred a certificate of recognition on her.

Nigerian Gospel superstar, Sinach gets recognition from US Congress

<p>On October 5, 2021, it was reported that 'Essence,' Wizkid and Tems' summer banger has been certified platinum in the US. It also becomes the first African song to hit that milestone. </p>

<p>This was revealed by <strong>Charts Data, </strong>via its Twitter account. </p>

<p>To be clear, this is the version that features only <strong>Tems, </strong>and peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, not the version which features <strong>Justin Bieber, </strong>and has since peaked at No. 13 on the same chart.</p>

<p>On September 2, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid's groundbreaking single, 'Essence' was certified Gold in the US.</p>

<p>You can watch a video of the performance below;</p>

Wizkid is featured in men's magazine GQ [GQ]

On September 2, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid's groundbreaking single, 'Essence' was certified Gold in the US.

Wizkid's 'Essence' becomes the first African song to be certified platinum in the US

<p>On September 13, 2021, fast-rising Nigerian singer, Tems scored her second Billboard Hot 100 top 40 placement with <strong>Drake</strong>'s 'Fountains.' </p>

<p>The record is set to debut at No. 26. </p>

<p>A few days ago, <strong>Pulse Nigeria </strong>reported that the <strong>RCA </strong>act was featured on Drake's album <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/tems-features-on-fountains-off-drakes-new-album-certified-lover-boy/d5q4h0e">Certified Lover Boy</a><strong>, </strong>on a song titled, '<em>Fountains.' </em></p>

<p>That came after a billboard announcement by <strong>Universal Music Group </strong>and Drake's OVO publicized Tems' involvement on the album. Over the past few months, '<em>Essence</em>,' Tems' collaboration with <strong>Wizkid, </strong>has risen as high as No. 44 on the same chart, while the <strong>Justin Bieber </strong>remix has peaked at No. 13. </p>

<p>The record currently sits at No. 19. But this week, Drake has a reported nine of the 10 songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, while '<em>Fountains,</em>' his collaboration with Tems sits at No. 26. </p>

<p>On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Tems will release <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/tems-releases-tracklist-for-if-orange-was-a-place/ebcf8jc">IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE</a><strong>, </strong>her second EP in under a year, and her follow-up to <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/tems-for-broken-ears-ep-review/yw7eqz8">For Broken Ears</a><strong>, </strong>her 2020 EP. </p>

<p>She is also set to go on tour. A few days ago, Tems revealed what happened <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/cooking-for-drake-collaboration-with-wizkid-and-other-things-tems-revealed-in-a/rcffpt9">when she met Drake</a> for the first time. </p>

The record is set to debut at No. 26.

Tems scores second Hot 100 placement with Drake's 'Fountains'

<p>On September 14, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Beyonce won a moonman for Best Cinematography at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards [VMAs]. The award was for the music video for 'Brown Skin Girl.'</p>

<p><strong>Wikipedia </strong>describes the VMAs as, "<em>an award show presented by the cable channel&nbsp;</em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV" title="MTV"><em>MTV</em></a><em>&nbsp;to honor the best in the&nbsp;</em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video" title="Music video"><em>music video</em></a><em>&nbsp;medium. Originally conceived as an alternative to the&nbsp;</em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award" title="Grammy Award"><em>Grammy Awards</em></a><em>&nbsp;(in the video category), the annual MTV Video Music Awards ceremony has often been called the "</em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl" title="Super Bowl"><em>Super Bowl</em></a><em>&nbsp;for youth", an acknowledgment of the VMA ceremony's ability to draw millions of youth from teens to 20-somethings each year.</em>"</p>

<p>Its cinematography award is a craft award given to both the artist as well as the cinematographer/director of photography of the music video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wizkid was in the category alongside <strong>Beyonce,&nbsp;</strong>who co-owns the song alongside <strong>Saint Jhn&nbsp;</strong>and Beyonce's daughter&nbsp;<strong>Blue Ivy.&nbsp;</strong>The award will also go to Nigerian-born cinematographer,&nbsp;<strong>Jenn Nkiru&nbsp;</strong>who directed the video.</p>

<p>The song was made for Beyonce's album,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/the-lion-king-the-gift-by-beyonce-album-review/v441rss">Lion King: The Gift&nbsp;</a>which featured other Nigerian artists. In October 2019,&nbsp;<strong>Pulse Nigeria&nbsp;</strong>reported that preparations were being made&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-beyonce-blue-ivy-saint-jhn-brown-skin-girl-video/e50xje4">for the video</a>.</p>

Wizkid, Beyonce, Beyonce's daughter and Saint jHN feature in stunning new video for, 'Brown Skin Girl.' (NaijaKit)

The song was made for Beyonce's album,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/the-lion-king-the-gift-by-beyonce-album-review/v441rss">Lion King: The Gift&nbsp;</a>which featured other Nigerian artists.

Wizkid, Beyonce win 2021 MTV VMA for 'Brown Skin Girl'

<p>On September 9, 2020, Nigerian singer and rave-of-the-moment, Tems took to Twitter to engage in a question and answer session [Q&amp;A] with her fans - <strong>Rebel Gang </strong>- across the world. During the conversation - which lasted for around five non-consecutive hours, Tems revealed a few things about herself, her music and her direction.</p>

<p>Here are some of the things she revealed;</p>

<p><strong>1.) An album is set to drop in 2022 and Wizkid is on it</strong></p>

<p>During her chat with <strong>BET, </strong>she revealed that she was going to release an EP before 2021 ends. That seems to be a stop-gap now, as she confirmed that she will release an album in 2022. Her last EP was <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/tems-for-broken-ears-ep-review/yw7eqz8">For Broken Ears.</a></p>

<p>A fan asked Tems that, "<em>... Do you plan to release an album after the EP??</em>"</p>

<p>She answered that, "<em>Album for 2022, I'm making it extra special so it needs some more time.</em>"</p>

<p>In another conversation, she also revealed that she is saving her Wizkid feature for her album in 2020.</p>

<p><strong>2.) What happened when she met Drake? </strong></p>

<p>Tems recently featured on 'Fountains,' a record off his new album, <strong>Certified Lover Boy. </strong>When a fan asked her what happened after she met Drake, she says that, "<em>I cooked chicken stew and rice for them, they pepper choke them small, but they loved it</em>."</p>

<p><strong>3.) Who is Tems' favourite artist from the 80s and 90s?</strong></p>

<p>Tems was born in the 90's, but she is an old soul. Before she revealed how awestruck she was from meeting <strong>Adele, </strong>she revealed that "Sade my fav."</p>

<p>A fan had asked,<em> "If you were to work with an artist from the 80's to 90's, who would that be?" </em></p>

<p><strong>4.) I did it by myself</strong></p>

<p>Tems has declared that, <em>"I went to almost every Nigerian label. Nobody understood it so I did it myself."</em></p>

<p>This was after a fan asked her that, "How did people relate with your sound at first?"</p>

<p>During the chat, a fan asked her for merch and Tems replied that, "Launching it soon. I look so sick!"</p>

<p>She also revealed how she felt about meeting Adele.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saving it for the Album😉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/DzieLov3F7">https://t.co/DzieLov3F7</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435962247189127169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I went to almost every Nigerian label. Nobody understood it so I did it myself <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/W10tz723Bg">https://t.co/W10tz723Bg</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435965479684689925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">November baby❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/d4WYWQlv4u">https://t.co/d4WYWQlv4u</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435966912526094339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I feel excited! there are so many <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/oG5j3kPLGc">https://t.co/oG5j3kPLGc</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435968831839690754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I cooked Chicken stew and rice for them, the Pepper choke them small, but they loved it 😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/1iaKsE2Jue">https://t.co/1iaKsE2Jue</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435969517205823489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SADEE my fav <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/sk6OrvzMgT">https://t.co/sk6OrvzMgT</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435971078837440512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Album for 2022, I’m making it extra special so it needs some more time.<br><br>And <br><br>“🕊” Freedom  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/2Pa9XVwPhC">https://t.co/2Pa9XVwPhC</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435995666426351616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honestly it’s people that have been telling me, I didn’t actually know lmao <br>I guess no stress? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTems?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskTems</a>🕊 <a href="https://t.co/Tqw6c0X7xh">https://t.co/Tqw6c0X7xh</a></p>&mdash; TEMS (@temsbaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/temsbaby/status/1435978380390899714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tems is a singer who is best known for featuring in the song Essence with Wizkid {Instagram/temsbaby}

During the conversation - which lasted for around five non-consecutive hours, Tems revealed a few things about herself, her music and her direction.

Cooking for Drake, collaboration with Wizkid and other things Tems revealed in a Twitter Q&A

<p><strong>Nikita Kering </strong>isn’t ordinary. Her vocals seem bought from mid-2000s Nigerian Gospel music and 2000s R&amp;B. Her delivery sits inside beats like she’s <strong>Khaleesi, </strong>dancing straight into a fire, unfazed and unscathed. Her music is also a bridge between Alternative, throes of Gospel, R&amp;B and Sentimental Ballad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Records like ‘Never Let You Go’ and ‘Crossing Lines’ showcase her ability to switch genres, while still maintaining brilliance. Although ‘Never Let You Go’ shows the easily missable rawness in her burgeoning talent, she more than makes up for the rawness with her methodical delivery and the deft use of her vocals.&nbsp;</p>