Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Spyro (singer)

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The result was delete. Courcelles (talk) 14:09, 15 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Spyro (singer)[edit]

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The subject fails WP:GNG and WP:MUSICBIO. He is still an up-and-coming artist who is new to the Nigerian music scene. A Google search of the subject doesn't show coverage independent of him. The article makes multiple references to his songs charing on Apple Music music chart. However, this chart is considered a WP:BADCHART. References 2, 4, and 10 are unreliable promotional references. References 1, 5, 7, 8, 9 are not independent of the subject. It is simply WP:TOOSOON for the subject to have a stand-alone article. Versace1608 ^{Wanna Talk?} 01:46, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: People, Bands and musicians, and Nigeria. Versace1608 ^{Wanna Talk?} 01:46, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Subject is popular in Nigeria and currently has one of the most popular songs, the unreliable references can be changed and more reliable and independent sources added, the article needs to be improved not deleted Princeansa (talk) 13:20, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Princeansa: Spyro having a "popular" song doesn't mean that he automatically deserves to have a stand-alone article on Wikipedia. This "popular" song of his hasn't charted on any country's official music chart. He hasn't won or received a nomination for a major award in Nigeria or anywhere else in Africa. Just because he has a song with Tiwa Savage and Davido doesn't mean he automatically deserves a stand-alone article. Versace1608 ^{Wanna Talk?} 18:54, 1 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

If he has "Most Popular" song that means he is getting radio airplay and hence meets WP:MUSICBIO. One of his songs peaked at #2 in Nigeria according to this chart. Royal88888 (talk) 00:34, 2 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Royal88888: Where is the source that says he has the "most popular" song? This statement is completely subjective. The subject has only released six songs and none of them meet WP:NSONG. Simply having one song chart isn't enough, especially when there aren't sources independent of him. He has not been discussed in reliable sources and none of his songs have been crticitally reviewed. Versace1608 ^{Wanna Talk?} 00:15, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Yes one charting song is enough per WP:MUSICBIO which says: "Has had a single or album on any country's national music chart." This chart will show that his track peaked at #2 in Nigeria. I am sure there are other sources out there to verify this, if someone knows where to check. I simply have no knowledge of music or charts in Nigeria. There could be some sources in non-English sources. Royal88888 (talk) 23:26, 9 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

p.s. check this Article that confirms the #2 chart position in Nigeria and this article states that the track "has become the biggest song in the continent." Royal88888 (talk) 23:44, 9 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Turntable is a reliable chart; it is the only credible chart in Nigeria. I already acknowledged that only one of his songs charted; the only reason it charted is because of the Tiwa Savage feature. Outside of that one chart entry, the song itself isn't notable and doesn't meet WP:NSONG. None of the subject's songs have been discussed and the subject himself has not received significant coverage or coverage independent of him. The source did said that and also said it is a "global hit" and "the biggest song in the world with over 1 million videos on Tik Tok". Where is the evidence to support any of these statements? Ghana Web is not a credible source. Versace1608 ^{Wanna Talk?} 01:26, 10 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Keep , he meets WP:MUSICBIO, because One of his songs peaked at #2 in Nigeria according to this chart. He also has top trending song in Ghana and he also has upcoming tour in Europe, so he most likely will meet criterion #4 soon. Plus I found tons more coverage in Google news, so if you don't see them, I can show you. The 2 linked here are new articles that I added.Royal88888 (talk) 00:30, 2 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, CycloneYoris ^talk! 05:22, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Keep, his song "who is your guy" top of charts in more than 10 countries it was No. 2 on apples music Nigeria and No. 1 on YouTube music chart you can find that here and he has a good coverage on google and has collaborations with Top artists like Davido, Tiwa savage and mayorkun, his previous single billing was also a very popular song that was topping harts you can check here for full stats Princeansa (talk) 07:06, 10 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Keep, his song "who is your guy" being the most searched song in Nigeria on Google for first quarter of 2023 according to premium times shows the artiste meets WP:MUSICBIO, he also has good coverage on secondary reliable sources Obulesuccess (talk) 08:31, 15 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

~~::Keep, his song "who is your guy" was named as the most searched song in Nigeria on Google in the first quarter of 2023 you can find that here Princeansa (talk) 04:29, 14 April 2023 (UTC)~~ striking multiple !votes from the same editor. MrsSnoozyTurtle 01:36, 15 April 2023 (UTC) [reply]

Delete Articles about him finding God and the like, very much celebrity fluff. Non-notable musician with no charted singles. No reason to keep the article, we aren't here to promote artists. Oaktree b (talk) 15:40, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, he has 2 charted singles and a currently charting remix with Tiwa savage, he is most likely to be nominated for a notable award later this year Nenub (talk) 07:15, 10 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Delete Lacks in-depth coverage supporting that WP:NBIO is met. MrsSnoozyTurtle 01:33, 15 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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