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Explainer: What’s Going On Between MohBad and the Marlian Crew?

October 5, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad has alleged that he was assaulted by his management team after he demanded a change of manager. The street-hop sensation, who

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KaeStyles Drops New EP, ‘Kae’s Study’

October 5, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Following the releases of True Love, True love (Remix) with Victony and Moving Mad early this year, Kaestyle has released an EP Kae’s Study. Channelling his penchant for a unique

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Gambia’s Nobles Release Debut Album, “Joy”

October 5, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Fast rising Gambian Afro-fusion trio Nobles, have released their exciting new debut album titled Joy. Made up of T-Berry (Alieu Colley), Aya (Salieu Mballow), and Pablo (Abdallah Badjan), Nobles were

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Explainer: Why Asa Sued Joeboy For Copyright Infringement On “Contour”

October 4, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Popular new school Nigerian musician, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has been slammed with a copyright infringement notice for Contour by Asa and her team. What you need

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Burna Boy Speaks On Representing Africa & Winning A Solo Grammy On Jazzy’s World TV

October 3, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Jazlyn Guerra, popularly known as the host of her Jazzy’s World TV show, interviewed Burna Boy for her show. The 12-year-old reporter from Bushwick, Brooklyn went viral after managing to

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Nigeria at 62: Spotify celebrates Independence Day with 3 playlists

October 3, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

The streaming service, Spotify, has curated three playlists in order to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day. The playlists each comprise songs from the Nigerian soundscape: Fuji, Afrobeats of the 2000s

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Idris Elba Shares Sizzling Video For New Single, “Biggest”

September 30, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Off the back of a renewed focus on his musical output, Idris Elba shares his latest music video for current single Biggest. In need of no introduction, Idris Elba juggles

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Somadina is Not Just A Musician; She is an Artist

September 30, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Somadina was born in Nigeria to Nigerian parents; she grew up in the Netherlands; she schools in the UK; she has Indian and Chinese best friends; she had a Russian

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Jimohsoundz & Susss Premiere Intoxicating New Single, “Your Love”

September 30, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Following the release of his widely praised first single of the year, Body, which featured Loyz, popular Nigerian music producer Jimohsoundz, who is renowned for his boundless skill and creative

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Mavin Records Signs New Producer and Songwriter Roster

September 30, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Leading African music label, Mavin Records has unveiled 6 new talents; two song writers and four producers. In a trailblazing move to centralize these indispensable cogs of the African music

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5 Times Nigerian Music Soundtracked Hollywood

September 29, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Homegrown Nigerian actors have yet to break into Hollywood as we hope they would, but homegrown Nigerian music has managed just that. We curate five Hollywood movies that feature Nigerian

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234Jaydaa Marks A Return with ‘Pillow Talk’

September 29, 2022 by Naomi Overo

London born Nigerian-German artist 234Jaydaa has released a new single titled Pillow Talk. 234Jaydaa, who creates a fine mix of Soul, R&B and Pop music with a deft psychedelic twist

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Ayra Starr Releases ‘Bloody Samaritan Remix’ Featuring Kelly Rowland

September 28, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Talented Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr is set for the big leagues as she returns with the official remix of her breakout single Bloody Samaritan. This follows her recently released hit

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Burna Boy Premiers Vibrant “It’s Plenty” Visuals

September 28, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Burna Boy has been booked all summer long and he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down with the release of the new crispy It’s Plenty video. Some weeks ago,

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Joshua Idehen Releases “Don’t You Give Up On Me” Scrimshire Remix

September 28, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Sweden based, British born Nigerian, Joshua Idehen has collaborated with the legendary DJ and producer Scrimshire on the remix of Don’t You Give Up On Me. On his latest track,