Well-known rapper Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez, has boldly declared himself the most attractive artist in Nigeria.
He expressed his disbelief over being labeled “ugly” in the past, insisting that he is indeed more handsome than his peers. This statement came in response to a post from a female fan who praised his looks on X, saying, “Blaqbonez so fine.” In reply, Blaqbonez remarked:
“I remember when they called me ugly when I’m literally the most handsome artist in Nigeria. Smh.”
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 artists.
“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 the global stage,” she said.
In other related news, Blaqbonez, recently discussed his music journey and impressive discography. He mentioned that while he might not be the top artist in Nigeria, he has consistently put out a lot of music throughout the years. Blaqbonez said that his large number of songs comes from his routine of putting out new tracks every week over the years.
He pointed out that this method was key in growing his career and making a name for himself as a rapper. Blaqbonez also talked about his journey in rap competitions in Nigeria, where he began competing and winning since 2011. He noted that his commitment and effort to music have played a significant role in his success, even if others don’t always see it.
He said:
“I used to drop music every week.
I have more music than every artiste that exists in Nigeria. I tell you for a fact.
“I’m not the most successful artist. I’m not bragging, but I’ve dropped more music. That’s how I build everything I built. Some people want to judge me based on what you can see, but the sh*t that you could not see, I was winning rap competitions all over Nigeria from 2011.”
