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American Singer Beyonce makes history as first Black woman to top country chart

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1 year ago

February 21, 2024

Singer Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Songs chart with her hit track, Texas Hold ‘Em.

Texas Hold ‘Em, which was released on February 11, pushed back Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ duet, I Remember Everything, from the top spot, where it has sat for 20 weeks.

The 32-time Grammy winner’s other country track, 16 Carriages, which dropped on the same day as Texas Hold ‘Em, debuted at number 9.

Meanwhile, the outlet added that 16 Carriages drew ‘10.3 million streams, 90,000 in radio reach and 14,000 sold.’

She is currently the first and only woman to have topped both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

The performer’s latest accomplishment comes after her fans forced a country music radio station to play Texas Hold ‘Em after they initially refused.

Last week, a Twitter user under the handle @jussatto said that the Ada, Oklahoma-based country music station KYKC had declined their request to play her new single Texas Hold ‘Em.

‘I requested Texas Hold ‘Em at my local country radio station (KYKC) and after requesting, I received an email from the radio station stating “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station,”‘ the social media user said, along with a screenshot of the reply they received from the radio station.

The user added: ‘This station needs to be held accountable for their blatant racism and discrimination against Beyoncé.’

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Nigerian singer Tems Makes a Bold Post on Instagram

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12 hours ago

June 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has taken Instagram by storm with a bold new post that hints at a fresh chapter in her life and career. The 30-year-old songstress shared a stunning series of photos showcasing her style and confidence, captioning them “A Fresh Start”.

The post has sparked speculation among fans and industry insiders about what’s next for Tems, who has been relatively quiet in recent months.

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BREAKING: Sony Music Publishing has announced a significant publishing deal with Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie.

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2 days ago

June 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The partnership aims to introduce his timeless music to new generations of fans worldwide while ensuring his creative legacy is protected and promoted.

Sony Music will now manage Bright Chimezie’s music catalog to preserve his highlife legacy and promote it globally. They will expand his reach through licensing and streaming and also ensure his works are archived for future generations. Pa Bright Chimezie will have increased exposure and royalties.

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Lizzo Slays in Daring Leather Corset and Minidress at BET Awards

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3 days ago

June 12, 2025

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American singer Lizzo stunned the crowd at the BET Awards with her bold fashion choice, showcasing her recent weight loss transformation. The 37-year-old songstress rocked a sleek black leather corset paired with a matching mini dress, complemented by dazzling diamond jewelry and a chic platinum blonde hairstyle.

At the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Lizzo posed for photos with fellow artists, including SZA, and mingled with stars like Lil’ Fizz, J-Boog, and Omarion. Fans took to social media to praise her appearance, with many praising her new look.

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