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#FlexwithFlexa: Check out Top Seven Songs to Set the Right Mood for Your Weekend

The weekend is finally here, and it’s time to let loose and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Whether you’re planning to chill with friends, groove at a party, or simply relax at home, having the right soundtrack is essential. Bringing back some of the greatest hits, to help you get started, we’ve curated a list of the top eight Afrobeats songs that will set the perfect mood for your weekend.
“Rush” by Ayra Starr:
Imagine yourself in a place full of energy, and then Ayra Starr’s Rush starts playing. You feel uplifted, vibes, and ready to show your moves.
Rush is a popular song by Ayra Starr, released in 2022. The song is an inspiring Afrobeat song about loving yourself, believing in yourself, and being your best self.
“Last Last” by Burna Boy:
Last Last is a hit song by Burna Boy, released in 2022, The lyrics address heartbreak moving on, and Perseverance through life’s challenges, this made it so relatable among individuals, bringing back mixed feelings and memories.
The song gained massive attention globally, topping charts in Nigeria, the UK, and the US. It’s considered one of Burna Boy’s best works. If you want to Dance your worries away You can stream Last Last using the MTN Apple Music Flexa Bundle at an affordable price.
“Monalisa” by Lojay & Sarz
Monalisa by Lojay and Sarz is an unstoppable Afrobeat song, This duo combines Lojay’s soothing vocals with Sarz’s energetic beats, creating a cool sound that will keep you moving. The song makes you move your body and sparks your imagination. Craving for more of Lojay? MTN Apple Music Flexa Bundle has made it easier.
“Finesse” by Pheelz ft. BNXN:
Finesse is an addictive street anthem that got stuck in everyone’s head, this Afrobeat banger is all about owning your style and living your best life on your terms. As BNXN says If I broke na my business, your financial struggles are yours to handle, and nobody else’s business.
Pheelz’s beats blend perfectly with BNXN’s vocals, creating an energetic anthem that refuses to be ignored.
“Essence” by Wizkid ft. Terms:
This masterpiece is perfect for those unforgettable moments. Imagine a calm evening with the stars perfectly aligned, and the person you long for is right beside you. It’s incredibly peaceful, right? That’s the vibe WizKid and Tems capture in their collaboration, Essence.
Essence has taken Afrobeat globally by topping Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart. Remember you can always stream with MTN Apple Music Flexa Bundle by using airtime to subscribe. Let WizKid and Tems’ voices transport you to a world of love and desire.
“Baddest Boy” Skibii ft. Davido:
Skiibii brings his energy, while Davido adds his swag. Together, they created a good vibe that’ll keep you moving. This track is perfect for a night out with friends, dancing, and living life to the fullest. Baddest Boy is the Afrobeat party anthem, designed to get you moving and grooving. Stream seamlessly with MTN’s Apple Music Flexa Bundle and join the party.
“High” by Adekunle Gold ft. Davido:
Adekunle Gold and Davido’s High is a motivational anthem, sipping your Hennessy 250 and letting go of your worries. That’s what this addictive track is all about. The song’s inspiring lyrics create a motivational vibe, encouraging listeners to reach for their dreams and never give up.
With the MTN Flexa bundle, you can use your MTN airtime to stream these tracks on Apple Music and keep your weekend soundtrack fresh and exciting. So, get your playlists ready, hit play, and let the music set the perfect mood for your weekend!
To sign up, simply visit MTN Play, use the myMTN app on your mobile device, or visit the official MTN website at http://www.mtn.ng/ or “Music 1” to 8000 or dial 3121*9# or 3058# to select your preferred bundle plan.
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MTN Nigeria Wins Award for Best Use of Data @MarkHack 4.0 Awards Night

MTN Nigeria’s commitment to digital innovation took center stage at MarkHack 4.0, the annual marketing and technology conference held at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the theme ‘Experience Ignited: Fueling the Customer’s Journey’.

L-R: Akinbulejo Onabolu, Head, Enterprise Segment, MTN Nigeria; Eneyi Obi, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Rise; Tobi Olanisimi, Marketing Manager, AB InBev; Martha Kayode, Marketing Head, PZ Cussonz; Sulaiman Shaibu, CEO, BFT Consulting Service and Daniel Adeyemi, Managing Editor, Condia Business at the MarkHack 4.0 Conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, May 23, 2025.
In a celebration of innovation, technology, and storytelling, the company also took home the award for Best Use of Data in a Marketing Campaign at the Nigeria MarTech (MarkHack 4.0) Awards Night. This award recognizes brands that have successfully transformed data into compelling narratives and actionable insights to meaningfully engage their audiences.
Akinbulejo Onabolu, Senior Manager, Segment Management, Enterprise Business at MTN, joined a panel to discuss the power of immersive technologies on consumer behaviour. Drawing from MTN’s launch of its 5G Digital Experience Centre in Abuja last year, Onabolu highlighted the rapid evolution of immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) stating “Our 5G centre is a sandbox for our customers to come and see how technology can shape things. At the launch event, we unveiled a smart city to customers, clients and dignitaries in attendance, with gaming and other tech experiences.”
On the intersection of data, AR and VR, he added: “Co-creating with MTN takes our minds to a platform where different partners, companies and creators can bring their buildings, products and businesses for people to see via augmented reality and connectivity, just swiping through and following through that journey.
“As a part of impacting our customer’s lives, a few years ago, we also played around with the Metaverse and we ended up creating some of our back-office processes with some of our customer journeys on augmented reality and virtual reality such that a customer somewhere can engage with a virtual agent to solve real life problems and integrating that back into our operating systems. As an organization, at a lot of our events, you will find a lot of AR and VR experiences.”
Speaking on how MTN is embedding immersive technology into its day-to-day operations, he explained that the company is prioritizing both internal capability development and external engagement. “85% of our organization has undergone extensive training on AI and that already is a great addition to our daily lives. We’re using it to do things differently, developing user journeys and brainstorming different things. In terms of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, we are working with organizations to develop training programs which we use internally.”
He described the bases for this tech as stable connectivity, high bandwidth, high speed and low latency. “Over the past year, we’ve doubled our 5G capacity across the entire country. Wherever you are, you’ll probably start to pick up 5G. With our FibreX service, we’re going way beyond connectivity to create the systems and platforms to support the ecosystem, AR and VR. In addition to this, we’re also engaging regulatory systems to start to tease this out and build the proper governance.”
The session, moderated by Daniel Adeyemi, Managing Editor at Condia Business, also featured insights from leaders in FMCG, consulting, and global marketing, all underscoring the transformative potential of immersive technologies for Africa’s future.
Telecom
MTN Nigeria Invests ₦900Bn in 2025 to Boost Network Quality in Lagos & Abuja

MTN Nigeria has announced a massive capital expenditure (CAPEX) drive for 2025, nearly doubling its investment to almost 900 billion Naira, as it seeks to significantly enhance network service quality in major cities like Lagos and Abuja and extend improvements to other areas.

Karl Toriola
This financial commitment, up from a combined total of approximately 440 billion Naira spent in 2023 and 2024, was detailed by MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr. Karl Toriola, during a recent interview on Arise TV.
Toriola highlighted that a key focus of the increased CAPEX will be on “putting additional capacity in a city like Lagos, particularly in Abuja, where you have a lot of buildings coming up, you need additional sites because there are coverage issues.”
Beyond these critical urban centres, the investment aims to bolster network resilience and ensure power stability for its infrastructure nationwide. This includes proactively addressing site outages by ensuring timely payment for operational necessities such as diesel for generators, a persistent challenge in the Nigerian operating environment
The CEO outlined the comprehensive nature of the upgrade process, which involves “placing orders formally, opening letters of credit, and then the equipment gets shipped in and installed.” He added that where necessary, MTN will be “acquiring new sites” and “laying fiber to the base station to create better stability.”
While the immediate CAPEX is geared towards improving existing service quality and capacity, this investment aligns with MTN’s broader goals, which include enhancing financial inclusion in underserved rural areas, suggesting a long-term vision for network expansion and service improvement that extends beyond metropolitan areas.
Customers are expected to begin experiencing the positive impact of these investments with a “significant improvement in quality of service” anticipated by the end of the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2025, according to Toriola.
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Airtel’s AI Spam Alert Flags 9.6m Spam Attempts

Airtel Nigeria, telecom service provider, has announced that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service issued over 9.6 million spam alerts between March 13 and May 20, 2025.
As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent communications, Airtel designed the AI Spam Alert service to analyze traffic patterns and detect anomalies.
In the period since launch the AI pinpointed a total of 9,667,008 SMS as potential spam messages in the two months after its launch.
Of these, the system identified 528,080 on-net (Airtel-to-Airtel) and 9,138,928 off-net (from other networks) numbers as suspected spam messages, demonstrating the scale of the threat and Airtel’s advanced processing capability.
Airtel Nigeria is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa.
Commenting on this development, Dinesh Balsingh, CEO, Airtel Nigeria, restated Airtel`s commitment to protecting its customers.
“This milestone demonstrates the strength of our AI-driven infrastructure in combating the growing menace of spam and scam calls. At Airtel Nigeria, we are focused on connecting Nigerians and ensuring their safety and confidence while using our network.
“We understand that trust is the cornerstone of digital communication. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in intelligent systems that not only detect potential threats but also learn and evolve with data. As threats become more sophisticated, so will our solutions. As a company, we remain focused on leading the industry in innovation and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every Nigerian can enjoy a safer and smarter digital experience,” Mr. Balsingh said.
The Spam Alert Service is part of Airtel Nigeria’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into its core offerings to deliver smarter and safer experiences for its customers across the country.
Recall that the Spam Alert Service was launched on March 13, 2025. A groundbreaking and free solution from Airtel, it notifies users in real-time of suspected spam SMS messages by analyzing over 250 parameters.
The Airtel AI Spam Alert Service is available to all Airtel subscribers on smartphones and feature phones.
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