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Google Africa Unwraps The Growth Of Alté In Africa

August 12, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

The new Google Africa documentary spotlights Alté. Alté is not only a subgenre but a subculture; and although the subculture is steadily growing in adoption, there’s still a long way

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Review: Fireboy’s cynicism in “Playboy” stalls his versatility

August 10, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Like many of his colleagues in the Nigerian pop music scene, Fireboy DML has made a living off of female-centric songs. There’s always a woman to be pined after in

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Housemates Show Their Style In The Guinness Smooth BBN Season 7 Party

August 9, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

The BBNaija season 7 Saturday night parties kicked off with a Guinness Smooth “Rep Your Style” party on the 6th of August. The carefree housemates came through dressed in outfits

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Explainer: Why Was Kizz Daniel Arrested In Tanzania?

August 9, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Earlier today, a video showing singer and songwriter, Kizz Daniel being led out by police into a van surfaced on social media. The Buga singer was reportedly arrested in Tanzania

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On Jackie Aina And The Sòrò Sókè Drama

August 6, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

In celebration of her 35th birthday, popular Nigerian American influencer and YouTuber, Jackie Aina took to social media to share pictures and videos from her owambe-themed party, while simultaneously announcing

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Kizz Daniel Talks To The Breakfast Club About His Record Breaking Single “Buga”

August 2, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerian singer and songwriter Kizz Daniel graced American syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club with his presence, on Monday August 1st. Popularly known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show,”

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Dreamboi Enlists EMtee for New Release ‘Move’

July 29, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Rising rapper and songwriter Dreamboi has released audio and visuals for his latest single titled Move, following the recent release of two other hot singles Floating and Expensive, both of

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Is Favi Trolling TG?

July 29, 2022 by Marie- Therese Oke

Nigerian trap artiste, Favi, apparently trolls TG Omori, for tweeting about the inflation, economic decline, and unemployment situation in Nigeria. TG Omori put out a tweet saying, “Bruh $1 is

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Obasanjo’s Internet: Chuuzus

July 28, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? This makes the internet one of the greatest tools and catalysts for the advancement of humanity. Our

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Explainer: Why The Headies Disqualified Controversy King, Portable

July 27, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

At this rate Habeeb Okikiola, whom the streets and Internet know as Portable, may have to rely on a mnemonic trick to keep track of his controversies. He enjoyed his

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6 Classic Nigerian Songs That Will Soon Be Old Enough To Vote

July 27, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

The early 2000s were a pivotal time in Nigerian music history. The decade saw the rise of many stars and legends, the production of classic albums, and a plethora of

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Meet Itty, The Podcaster Telling Real Stories On Bae Gist

July 25, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Podcasts are quickly becoming a pop culture staple and an interesting way to have relevant conversations on the go. The medium, which has grown in popularity in the past couple

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Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink Join Forces On New Single ‘Nowhere To Hide’

July 22, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Platinum-selling UK talent Aluna has teamed up with Prettyboy D-O and Kooldrink to deliver a brand new single titled NowhereTo Hide. The song combines elements of Afrobeats and amapiano courtesy

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Interview: Rotimi on Upbringing, Music, Acting & Artistry

July 22, 2022 by Bambo Ojo

Rotimi is a multi-genre artist who has been paving his own way in the music industry. Emerging on the US scene in 2009, Rotimi has consistently pushed the boundaries with

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Founder Of Digimillennials Gets Accepted Into Black Entrepreneurship Program In Canada

July 21, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

The Founder of Digimillennials Media Services, Peter Pearse-Elosia, has been announced as one of the delegates of the LiftOff Waterloo Wellington Program; a A black-led business accelerator and incubator for