GUTUSLOADED EDITORIAL · FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2026
New sounds, new stories and the culture moving Afrobeats forward. Your Friday starting point for African music discovery.
Explore music See Top 100 NigeriaTHIS WEEK'S CONVERSATION
Live music · LondonAsake brought his In God We Trust World Tour to London's O2 Arena on October 15, with BNXN and TxC listed as special guests. Read our full Gutusloaded report on the concert and its wider meaning for African music.
Read full story →Explore the album and its official track listing on Apple Music. Keep an ear on the collaborations driving the conversation.
Open Apple Music ↗Fireboy DML released his fifth studio album on October 16. The project marks a new chapter following his 2024 album Adedamola. Explore more release coverage in our music directory.
Browse the music directory →AFROBEATS CULTURE & CHART WATCH
Victony's “SLICK” holds No. 1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, while Blaqbonez featuring Asake enters at No. 2 with “IKEBE 3000”. These are UK chart positions, not Gutusloaded's Nigeria chart rankings.
View the official UK chart ↗Recent video coverage includes Asake's “Oba”, Omah Lay's “Canada Breeze” and Ayra Starr's NFL halftime performance. Discover the official visuals and performances through verified publisher coverage.
See recent video coverage ↗From arena stages in London to international charts, this week's stories show the global reach of Nigerian music. Follow Gutusloaded for artist news, career insights and discovery.
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See the currently published chart and track the songs shaping listening across Nigeria. Rankings are not altered by this editorial page.
Explore the chart →Editorial note: Concert attendance and sell-out claims require confirmation from the venue, promoter or another reliable source. Streaming charts and release dates should be checked against their respective official platforms. This editorial roundup does not represent a live chart update.
