Burna Boy Makes Spotify History
Burna Boy once again proves to be one of Africa's most popular artists. The Afrobeats star officially surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify thanks to his "African Giant" album, becoming the most streamed African music project and he, the first African singer-songwriter on the platform's history to achieve this feat. "African Giant", released in July 2019, spawned global smash hits "On the Low", "Anybody" and "Gbona" earning him a Grammy nomination. Congrats Burna!it was announced during the week that Burna Boy 's album, African Giant which dropped July 2019, is now the most streamed album by an African artist EVER on spotify with over 200 million streams. grossing $680 000. #TheRodeo @BontleModiselle @scoopmakhathini @NxumsSanele pic.twitter.com/wg5yEbakIv
— Therson. (@theonlytherson) April 19, 2020
Burna Boy's African Giant becomes the first African album in history to surpass 200 million Spotify streams. pic.twitter.com/tnqNDrSh2a
— We Talk Albums! ? (@Albumtalks_) April 22, 2020
Burna Boy's African Giant has become the most streamed African album on Spotify. It is the first African album to hit 200 million streams on Spotify. You expect our own ETHIC to reach there with the RUBBISH of SOKO? @EzekielMutua it's time you act! #kenyatta #COVID19ke #
— Stevie G Otieno (@SteveiGOtieno) April 19, 2020
Mulamwah's Unending Troubles?
Mulamwah is making headlines again, and this time over an alleged cyber bullying incident. Online reports suggest that the comedian allegedly harassed one Fridah, a Twitter influencer, with messages and calls from different phone numbers. Fridah's move to temporarily deactivate her Twitter account sparked outrage against Mulamwah, who not long ago vowed to quit comedy over trolls. Fridah has since returned to the micro-blogging platform.Hey Guys, Fridah is being threatened by Mulamwah . This is the second time he is doing this to her.
— SHANKI (@ShankiAustine) April 22, 2020
Lakini huyu Mulamwah si awache kuharass and bully watu?? Fridah is now crying and saying her life is in danger coz he's threatening her from different phone numbers!! Si poa hata kidogo! Then later on Mulamwah atakuja kulia hapa ati tumchukia ?♂️?♂️ pic.twitter.com/QkdvnUiEhj
— Ashnaam (????) (@AshnaamOfficial) April 22, 2020
MULAMWAH been crying here and offline he has threatened Fridah and is bullying her with Calls from different numbers....The lady had now deactivated her Account due to harassment from Mulamwah.
— absalom (@maliks__88) April 22, 2020
So i got scared nikikumbuka what Happened last time, i didn't want more drama. So i deactivated my account ndio nisione whatever he's gonna tweet about me.
And it seems that he wasn't gonna tweet but involve his lawyers ( that's why I'm back).— Fridah_Ke? (@KE_Fridah) April 22, 2020
BET Hosts 'COVID-19 Relief Effort' Benefit Concert
On Wednesday, Black Entertainment Television (BET) hosted a special benefit concert dubbed "Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort". The two-hour special aimed at raising funds for individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. "BET and the United Way have come together for a powerful partnership to provide those in need with the resources to support members of the African American community who have been severely impacted by this virus", said the network via its official blog.Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall, Kelly Rowland, and Terrence J were the night's hosts, coupled up with amazing virtual performances and appearances by John Legend, DJ Khaled, Usher, Kirk Franklin, Alicia Keys, DJ Khaled and Chance the Rapper among others.Join us in a celebration of hope - A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort, hosted by Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall, Terrance J and Kelly Rowland. #BETCovidRelief https://t.co/to9Zj3yPv9
— BET (@BET) April 22, 2020
#BETCovidRelief got every black entertainer and artist for this COVID Relief. And we love it pic.twitter.com/dcBKfEPqvO
— Urban Elegance LLC (@UrbanEleganceLL) April 23, 2020
We can't help but to SMILE when with @KirkFranklin, @TasiasWord, @Tyrese, @KellyPrice4Real, @JonMcReynolds, @LeandriaJ, @_MelvinCrispell, and MORE bless us with these vocals!! ??#BETCovidRelief ??
" pic.twitter.com/pA4hH7AfST— BET (@BET) April 23, 2020
Shout out to @BET for this #BETCovidRelief .
Leave to the Culture to provide education & entertainment **for us, by us** pic.twitter.com/C2FPGWz26W— A Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Stan Account (@shanellegenai) April 23, 2020
