Renowned Nigerian artist Ayra Starr and South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa are set to take the stage at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, also known as the CANEX WKND concert.
This exciting event will take place from October 16 to 19, 2024, in Algiers, Algeria.
CANEX WKND is a leading platform that highlights Africa’s creative and cultural sectors.
Other performers include Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau, the Tuareg music group Tinariwen from the Sahara region of southern Algeria, as well as South Africa’s Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
According to Gistlover, Ayra Starr rose to international fame with her hit song “Bloody Samaritan,” released in 2021.
In other news, The widely recognized online streaming service, Spotify, has marked the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s hit track “Ojuelegba.”
In a statement released on Tuesday by Phiona Okumu, the Head of Music for Sub Saharan Africa, Spotify revealed that the song has amassed over 55 million streams since its debut in 2014.
“Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song that helped define the global rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners across the world.
“Since its release Ojuelegba has achieved over 55 million streams on Spotify, Ojuelegba’s journey reflects the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world stage.
“The United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Nigeria are the top five countries streaming the song. During this time, the song solidified Wizkid’s legacy as one of Africa’s most influential artistes.
“With its 10th anniversary, the song will continue to be celebrated as one of the most iconic Afrobeats tracks of all time, and a testament to the power of African music on global stage,” she said.
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