5 reasons Davido labelled his hit song "Unavailable" a pandemic

 

Nigerian musician Davido, real name David Adeleke has remained consistent in the music industry for almost a decade. 

Delivering hit songs has become a lifestyle that has finally positioned him for the long-anticipated feat.

The All of You crooner has a big cult following, and this support is unwavering despite the many times he made headlines due to hideous reasons.

David's excitement is blatantly over the roof, thanks to his Timeless album released in March.

The album birthed over five hit songs, which includes the Grammy-nominated single Unavailable.

The superstar is quite vocal about his wins, as he utilizes the socials to communicate his achievements.

Recently, he tweeted about the aforesaid single; the musician called it a pandemic.

"I made a pandemic," he tweeted.

Let's share with you 5 reasons why Davido called Unavailable a Pandemic.

1. Award Nominations: In less than a year, the Amapiano hit single has bagged various nominations, both at the national and international levels. The biggest of it all is the Grammy nomination for the Best Global Music Performance category. The song features the South African Amapiano star, Musa Keys.

2. International Performance: The Nigerian star gave an electrifying performance of the song at the BET Awards 2023.

3. Dance Challenge: Davido started a dance challenge for the hit song and it took over the internet with millions of people jumping on the challenge.

4. Rihanna's Cosign: Rihanna revealed in a recent interview that her song of the year is "Unavailable", she further attempted the dance move at an event, which blew Davido's mind, hence, calling it a pandemic.

5. Numbers of Streams: The song is no doubt a pandemic as it garnered millions of streams across various platforms. 

One way to sustain this pandemic is by streaming Unavailable on Epoh Music for FREE

7 music artists that made Nigerians proud in 2023

Nigerian music star Rema

The Nigerian music industry is undoubtedly the greatest export to the world, and this is possible with the amazing talents who have been consistent with delivering hits.

We can't deny the hard work these artists invest annually, it is evident to every eye that cares to see, and it has also gained the game prestigious recognition.

The beautiful thing to witness this year is the healthy competition between these musicians; the support is laudable, as it gained the industry more wins, exposure, and growth.

Below are 7 Nigerian musicians who made the nation proud this year.

1. Davido

The year 2023 is a memorable year for Adeleke David, professionally known as Davido, as he bagged multiple wins. He was currently recognised as one of the hottest artists to emerge from Africa. 

The If hitmaker performed some of his hit songs at international platforms like the BET Awards. 

Davido's Timeless album and the Unavailable single did great numbers and also gained him his first Grammy nomination. 

The Nigerian star has been in the game for over a decade, but he successfully bagged three Grammy nods this year.

Davido

2. Wizkid

Wizkid, real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun recently announced his 4-year music hiatus, but before that, the music star has done great, for himself this year. 

Starboy won international awards, sold out shows and maintained his legendary status.

Wizkid

3. Tems

Tems is undoubtedly one of the most talked about female music artists in the Nigerian music industry as she rubbed shoulders with top international stars, and performed at prestigious events.

The singer whose real name is Temilade Openiyi performed at the NBA All-Star Game; she gained millions of streams through her hit songs, which include, Me and U.

She definitely had an amazing year and made Nigerians proud.

Tems

4. Asake

The Yoga crooner debuted and did outstanding at the O2 Arena, in London this year. He won the Headies Next Rated and scored international recognition.

Asake delivered hit songs and collaborated with great talents. However, his hit single, Lonely At the Top left his fans in their feelings.

The aforesaid hit single bagged him a collaboration with the RnB American singer, H.E.R.

Asake bagged his first Grammy nomination this year with the song, Amapiano featuring rapper Olamide.

Asake

5. Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr worked with various artists this year, despite her multiple collaborations it didn't stop her shine as it gained her the prestigious Grammy nomination for her hit single, Rush.

She also scored a Headies award.

Ayra is an inspiration to many up-and-coming talents in Nigeria.

Ayra Starr

6. Burna Boy

African Giant didn't disappoint this year, as success has blatantly become his lifestyle. 

From selling out stadiums, and shows, topping charts, delivering hit songs, bagging awards, and collaborating with international music stars.

City Boy off his I Told Them album scored him another nomination at the Grammy Awards, making him the most nominated Nigerian artist.

Burna Boy

7. Rema

Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema worked hard this year as he performed on various stages which included the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

The singer's performance at the football award got him trending and gained him more applause.

He didn't bag a Grammy nomination but he stole many hearts with his hit song, Calm Down.

The song catalyzed his career and gained him more exposure, as he bagged more international audiences.

Rema

In conclusion, we celebrate every artist ensuring that Nigeria is placed on the global map. We look forward to the coming years; seeing new artists take over.

Which artist made your year? Kindly drop names in the comments.

Alté - the music you didn't know you needed

The name of the genre already suggests non-conformity. However, Alte is not a new sound, it is a mix of R&B, Pop, and Afro-Fusion. To the fans of Alte, it goes beyond music, it is a culture. It is the Gen Z culture. It is breaking away to create something that truly defines you. 

Derived from the word Alternative, Alte is used to characterise sounds that exist as a subform and unique blend of the predominant sound. The point is there is no standard definition for Alte. Alte is what you call it. Alte is what you make it. Alte is a step away from whatever is considered the norm. 

With this definition, we are tempted to say all genres started as Alte. But Alte is not merely the evolution of sound as it interacts with various cultures. Alte is a music genre and culture born of the desire of a generation who do not identify with the norm and rebel against it to create something that suits them. 

Notable Nigerian artists of this genre are Tems, Odunsi the Engine, Lady Donli, Wavy The Creator, Black Beatz, and Cruel Santino. If you are looking to understand this sound more, here are a few Alte songs you should listen to. 

Everything You Heard is True -Odunsi The engine

Suzie's Funeral -Santi

Enjoy your life -Lady Donli

For the love of woman and country -Oma Mahmud

P.S. Thank You for Waiting -Wavy The Creator 

BT4W -Tome

For Broken Ears -Tems

Alte is unconventional but pleasing to the ears. If you have not been listening to or following this genre, you most likely won't know who or what to search for. But we have fixed that for you. The Alte category on the homepage suggests new and trending Alte songs from the masters of this genre.

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Tems Making Nigeria Proud All The Way!

Someone commenting on the Grammy win said Tems did not pass through the “upcoming artist” phase at all. While one might be quick to agree considering her growing international recognition, the truth is she put in the work to get to where she is today. And she deserves her flowers.  

One thing that is particularly clear in Tems is that she is Talent, Brain, plus Hard work. Her songs have remained a favourite of many. And they have bagged her well-deserved accolades too.

Last year she won the BET Awards Best International Act, was nominated alongside Wizkid for a Grammy and featured on the soundtrack of Wakanda Forever. I can say on her behalf that the vision is clear!

At the 65th Annual Grammy which was held last weekend in Los Angeles, Tems made us proud by bringing a Grammy home for the song, Wait For U, by Future featuring her and Drake. There is no doubt that Tems will continue to break the glass ceiling in the music scene internationally, and we are excited for what is to come from here.

At Epoh Music, we say a big congratulations to Tems, and Burna Boy, who was also nominated. Keep making us proud guys!

Here is a good idea, how about listening to some good sounds from Tems in the spirit of the win? -start here

Wizkid and Davido Tour -something good to start the year!

I never really understood the reason for the rivalry, but it is public knowledge that Wizkid and Davido fans are always at loggerheads for one reason or another. The streets of Twitter have been the primary victim of this fan rivalry for years. It is either about who has the most hit songs or gets the most awards that year. There was even a time it was about who had helped more upcoming artists rise to fame. But this has largely remained a fan-base rivalry and has never really translated into an actual fight between the two stars. At least, there is no such fight that we know of.

However, Wizkid shocked everyone when he announced on Instagram that he and Davido would be going on a tour. Since the passing of his son, Davido has not held any show and has rarely been seen in public asides from the World Cup final. If this tour takes place within the coming weeks, it would be his first public show appearance since the tragic incident.

We here at Epoh Music are really looking forward to this collabo tour, and we are sending Davio love and light as he continues to heal through this period. 

Let us remember that these artists are humans, give them space to live their lives, have moments to themselves, and don't set them up for unhealthy comparisons.

Love and Light!

Starting your Year with Positive Music and Vibes

Do you still remember your new year's resolutions? 

It’s been only 13 days into the year, so we are still excited and looking forward to what the year holds. Starting your year on a positive note is really important as it goes a long way to contribute to a great year. However, some people spend all the days of January restarting their year every eke market day because they have done something they said they would not do in their new year resolutions.

One of the ways to start your year on the right note is to have a growth mindset. With things, you will continue to put in the effort even if the results are not showing yet. You have only failed when you stop growing. 

Here at Epoh Music, growth for us means creating a better experience for listeners, promoting Nigerian music to a global audience and giving artists a platform to be rewarded for their creativity. The question is, what does growth mean for you this year? It is not too late to define it. 

To contribute to your great start this year, here is a playlist of positive songs about the new year for you. Listen, enjoy, and fill the atmosphere around you with positivity. 

• This Year (Odun yi) -Jaywon 
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• For My Good -Preye Odede
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• Odun Yi Ayabo - Ypiano ft Kenny Kore
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• This Year -Prince NDK
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• This Year (I no go fear) -Victoria Orenze 

By the way, your new year's resolutions should not only be about things you want to stop. Let it also be about things you want to build, start, and become. 

Have a great year!

Welcome to 2023 Nigeria!

Today we join the rest of the world to celebrate a new beginning -a new year. Beginnings always come with new opportunities and challenges. It allows us to dream again and start again. 

The year 2022 taught us to rise above limitations by expanding our reach and creating a platform that accommodates the needs of everyone -the artist who deserves a reward for creativity, the event organiser who needs to sell out, and the user who craves the music of the land.

Also, the new year especially reminds us of the things we hold most dear at Epoh Music, which is the most comprehensive online catalogue of Nigerian music with an excellent experience for our users at all times. Every day, with every new song, feature, and upgrade, we move closer to the perfection we promised. 

It has not been easy, but you have remained with us through each phase. Thank you for choosing Epoh Music. And thank you for choosing us over again each new day. We hope to remain your choice for a long time to come.

And it is with this in mind we look forward to serving you this year. 

Have a wonderful New Year

From all of us at Epoh Music