‘Calm Down’ Creates New History
For an impressive 52 weeks, ‘Calm Down’ by Rema and Selena Gomez has held the number one position on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, showcasing its status as the most-listened-to Afrobeats track in the U.S. Led by Rema, the song’s year-long dominance is a remarkable achievement. Throughout 2023, it has maintained its position at the top, becoming one of just six songs to attain this status since the chart’s launch in early 2022. The collaborative effort between Gomez and Rema also found success on the Hot 100 chart, reaching number three, and currently resides at number six on the list of most-played songs in the United States. Impressively, ‘Calm Down’ has additionally claimed the top spot on the Radio Songs chart for an impressive total of ten weeks, although not consecutively.

Frodd And Tolanibaj Goes Home
Reality TV Stars, Frodd and Tolanibaj, have departed the ‘Big Brother Naija’ residence after a five-week stay on the show. They became the fourth and fifth contestants to exit the house. In a diary session, Frodd expressed his fatigue and distress to Biggie, while Tolanibaj looked back on her time in the house, expressing contentment with her experience.

During the eviction segment, Tolanibaj discussed her change of heart regarding Neoenergy and admitted to not giving him a fair chance previously. Host Ebuka’s probing questions about romantic relationships led to Soma confirming his involvement with Angel, followed by Venita and Adekunle also revealing their connection. This marks the second confirmed romance in the house, likely causing shifts in alliances and rivalries. The remaining 15 housemates continue their quest for the 120 Million Naira grand prize and other appealing rewards.

Rapper Eminem Tells Ramaswamy To Stop Using His Songs
Rap artist, Eminem, has formally requested Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, to cease using his music during campaign events. This request was revealed through a letter that became public on Monday. Ramaswamy, currently experiencing a surge in the Republican primary race, had been performing Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Iowa State Fair. The music licensing company Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) confirmed that it had received an official demand from Eminem, urging the 38-year-old candidate to discontinue the use of his music.

Ramaswamy, often likened to ‘Trump 2.0’, has secured the third position among Republicans vying for the 2024 presidential primary elections. Similar concerns were raised during the past two elections, as artists including Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Aerosmith, and Adele expressed displeasure over the unauthorized use of their songs at Donald Trump’s rallies. The Rolling Stones even threatened legal action if the Trump campaign persisted in using their iconic track “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

Meta Launches Creator Lab Live In Nigeria
Meta organised an exceptional in-person educational programme in Nigeria, drawing more than 40 young and aspiring creators. Named Creator Lab Live, this event was a continuation of the Creator Lab edutainment series. It offered insightful workshops on crafting captivating content, expanding one’s community, and effectively utilising Instagram’s features.

As a prominent global cultural influencer, Meta underscored the significance of championing creators along their journeys and professional paths. The occasion included instructive sessions covering content conception, community augmentation, and tactics for generating revenue. Attendees were motivated to generate content that radiates positivity, employing the hashtag #PositiveVibesOnlyChallenge. Additionally, a fireside conversation occurred to explore staying pertinent in the creator realm and the pivotal role of authenticity, regularity, and ingenuity on the Instagram platform.
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