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Rema, Reminisce, Blaqbonez set to release new albums

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In the vibrant world of Nigerian music, the last quarter of 2023 is gearing up to be a riveting spectacle as three distinguished figures, Rema, Reminisce, and Blaqbonez, prepare to unleash their anticipated musical body of works.

With chart-topping successes, accolades, and a pulsating energy coursing through the Afrobeats scene, these artists’ upcoming releases on October 27, 2023, promise to ignite further the already scorching fervour surrounding the genre.

Rema, known for his global hit ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez, will unveil his ‘Ravage’ EP. He’s enjoying a stellar year with a remarkable Billboard Hot 100 chart presence and recent MTV VMA and Trace Awards wins.

Similarly, Reminisce, a renowned Nigerian rapper, is gearing up to launch his fifth album, ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo (ATSG)’, featuring collaborations with notable artists such as Olamide and Mayorkun. He’s been making waves in the movie industry, most notably in Kemi Adetiba’s ‘King Of Boys’.

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Meanwhile, Blaqbonez is generating buzz with his highly anticipated album, ‘Emeka Must Shine’, preceded by successful singles like ‘Like Ice Spice’ and ‘Bad Till Eternity’ featuring Zlatan. His recent win at the 16th Headies Awards for Rap Album of the Year has further heightened anticipation.

This year has been eventful for the Afrobeats genre, with a slew of top-tier artists like Davido, Burna Boy, and Adekunle Gold releasing noteworthy albums, promising an exciting end to the year for music enthusiasts.