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Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum’s List of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022
Global Data and Intelligence Company, Dataleum, have published research that analyzes the most mainstream music videos on the largest online video sharing and social media platform with more than 2.5 billion monthly users, according to the number of views, from one of the largest worldwide music businesses.
Dataleum, the first winner of the Lagos State government award for Startup of The Year, commended the growth of the Nigerian music industry over the past year, in which various music stars contributed their respective quota, churning out millions of views for their unique music visuals.
Contributing to a total tally of 906 million views, these top 10 acts have been identified to have had the most outstanding year.
Rema led the pack with the most views, 300 million views, on a list that had the likes of Asake, who had an amazing debut year, releasing 7 music videos; Burna Boy with 140 million views for what is arguably the biggest summer jam ‘Last Last’, Kizz Daniel who gave everyone one of their favorite songs ‘Buga’ gained a whooping 107 million views. Also making the list, is 1da Banton, who collaborated with Tiwa Savage & Kizz Daniel to release a smash hit ‘No Wahala’ which had 53 million views.
Also appearing on the list were the Mavin Queen, Ayra Star who raked in 53.1 million views with her hit song ‘Rush’, Tiwa Savage pulled a last-minute move after she released ‘Loaded’ featuring Asake, in a song that had over 11 million views and Simi with 8 million for her song ‘Logba Logba’, all of who gathered millions of views on their music videos, as seen in the report.
An overview of the Top 10 most viewed Nigerian music videos in 2022
Since March 2022, multi-award-winning company, Dataleum began ensuring data-backed recognition of talents in the entertainment industry, and this started with the publishing of the first edition of the quarterly SKIT MAKERS report which tracks the engagements of the top comedy skit makers in the country, providing accurate and verifiable data on metrics such as their views, likes, and comments, as well as other information on the various acts.
Now adding the music industry to the list of creative sectors which they monitor, Dataleum have published a report that reviews the numbers done by these artistes on YouTube, and have promised to keep us all updated on the further trends and developments in the music world as time progresses.
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FDA Okays Elon Musk’s ‘Blindsight’ Brain Chip to Restore Vision for the Blind
Neuralink, the brain-chip company co-founded by Elon Musk, has achieved a significant milestone with its latest device, “Blindsight,” receiving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) breakthrough designation.
This recognition highlights the potential of Blindsight to restore vision to individuals suffering from complete or partial blindness, including those with damaged optic nerves.
Blindsight is designed to help even those who have been blind since birth, provided their visual cortex remains functional.
Initially, the device is expected to offer low-resolution vision, but over time, it holds the potential for users to perceive advanced wavelengths like infrared and ultraviolet, offering possibilities beyond natural sight.
Neuralink, established in 2016, is pioneering brain-computer interfaces aimed at addressing neurological disorders. Its technology includes brain implants capable of reading neural signals and wirelessly transmitting them to external devices.
The company is also working on devices to assist paralyzed individuals in controlling digital tools using their thoughts.
Recent developments include the successful implantation of Neuralink’s brain-computer interface in a second patient, who is now able to control video games and design 3D objects using thought alone.
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Nigeria’s Mpox Cases Mostly Affect Children, Men – NCDC
Mpox infections are disproportionately affecting children and males in Nigeria, according to recent data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Since January 2024, males have accounted for 67% of Mpox cases, with men making up approximately 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed cases recorded since September 2017.
The disease is spreading rapidly, with 1,031 suspected cases reported across 47 local government areas in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Children under five years old are among the most affected, followed by the 26-30 and 46-50 age groups.
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, characterized by a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. While most people recover fully, some may become seriously ill.
The disease can spread from animals to humans and between humans through close contact, respiratory droplets, and contaminated objects.
To combat the outbreak, Nigeria has received a donation of 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a Mpox vaccine, from the United States government.
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Avanti Communications, IHS Nigeria Recognized with Universal Broadband Award for Connecting Rural Nigeria
Global multi-orbit satellite provider, Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), and IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, have been recognized for their work in connecting rural Nigeria at the 2024 World Space Business Awards.
Each year at World Space Business Week, Novaspace, a merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, award the most forward-thinking businesses and innovations contributing to the future of the global space sector.
The Universal Broadband Award recognizes those committed to helping transform the lives of underserved communities.
Together, Avanti and IHS Nigeria have been helping improve the connectivity landscape across Nigeria, bringing broadband connectivity to rural communities nationwide, where the cost of traditional telecommunications networks can leave millions behind.
IHS Nigeria already has a strong footprint in Nigeria, operating over 16,000 towers across the country.
To help extend this reach, Avanti has been supplying the physical, transport and network layer for the transmission of cellular backhaul traffic to and from cellular towers, back to the core network of mobile network operators.
The partnership has delivered fast, cost-effective and reliable 3G and 4G connectivity to 700 rural sites across Nigeria, directly benefitting more than 3.5 million people.
Mohamad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria, said, “We are deeply honored to receive this award, recognizing our commitment to innovation and social responsibility in expanding global connectivity.
As one of the largest independent tower companies globally, IHS Towers is dedicated to helping bridge the digital divide, particularly in Nigeria, where we operate more than 16,000 towers.
IHS Nigeria’s partnership with Avanti Communications has been pivotal in bringing broadband connectivity as well as delivering sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to rural areas. Together, we are striving to help transform lives by enabling digital inclusion, job creation, and driving socio-economic development across underserved and unserved communities.”
Kyle Whitehill, CEO at Avanti, said, “The mission to provide cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable internet solutions is more than a professional endeavour; it is a mission we each carry personally at Avanti. Access to the internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
“It opens doors to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and global connectivity. For too long, the remote and hard-to-reach regions of Africa have been left in the dark, disconnected from the boundless potential connectivity brings.”
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