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Nigerian Music’s 10 Most Interesting Nicknames and Their Origins

February 8, 2023 by Culture Custodian

The idea that names have an impact on destinies is as old as time. Names have always been said to wield great power and be the first real attempt at

News & Politics

Explainer: Why D’banj Was Arrested By The ICPC

December 7, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Oladapo Oyebanji, popularly known as D’banj has been arrested and detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The singer was arrested on Tuesday, the 6th

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CC Ranking: Best Producer-Artist Partnerships In The Nigerian Music Industry

October 31, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

So far, 2022 has been a remarkable year for Nigerian music and the Nigerian music scene, with the spotlight mostly being placed on the artists. However it is impossible to

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Meet Magicsticks- The Producer Behind Asake’s Disruptive Run

October 14, 2022 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

When sociologists and historians seek to make sense of 2022- a definitive year in Nigerian history, they will use certain moments and people as capstones upon which their findings will

Music Pop Culture

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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Def Jam Africa Appoints Larry Gaaga As Vice President, A&R

June 15, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Def Jam Africa, a label division of Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the appointment of renowned artist, producer, songwriter and record label executive, Larry Gaaga as Vice President A&R.

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On D’Banj and Nigerian Authorities Only Working For Its Richest Citizens

June 18, 2020 by Tomi

Defamation is generally a civil offence and so the Nigerian police force lacing its boots to fight for D’Banj is indicative of a crossed boundary.

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Paving the Way: Measuring the Impact of Our Biggest Stars

February 14, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Burna Boy has made it a habit to trigger his home audience by making supposedly outlandish statements that serve as commentary fodder. He did it famously last year with the

Film & TV

Jade Osiberu Teases December Blockbuster ‘Sugar Rush’ with D’Banj

August 10, 2019 by Daniel Okechukwu

Isoken director Jade Osiberu has been working on a slew of films, one of them is Sugar Rush, a blockbuster joint production between Osiberu’s Greoh Media, FilmOne and D’Banj’s DKM

Music

DJ Neptune, D’Banj and Flash Go To Town With Love Ballad ‘Ojoro’

July 15, 2019 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Since the release of his star-studded debut album, Greatness, DJ Neptune has spun the project in many ways including the release of chart loving videos and another 6-track project inspired

Music

D’Banj and Slimcase deliver Feel Good Vibes on ‘Mo Cover Eh’

July 10, 2019 by Adedamola Onabanjo

D’Banj has become very active in the industry and prominent in his return is his determination to blend the old and new together, in his recent releases, this hasn’t been

Music

D’banj and 2 Baba Make A Comeback on ‘Baecation’

February 8, 2019 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Over a decade ago, D’ Banj and 2 Baba were Nigeria’s premier popstars. Effectively, the Wizkid and Davido of their time. The duo who notably failed to collaborate at the

Music

D’Banj, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid Join Beyonce, Jay-Z And Others On Stage In A Bid To End Poverty In Africa

December 3, 2018 by Adedamola Onabanjo

The resonating quality of good Music and its ability to make impressionable marks physically or emotionally is what makes it one of the most amazing methods of widely touching lives.

Music

D’Banj And Cassper Nyovest Go All Out In Video For Just Released Something For Something

November 19, 2018 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Now that the just released Shake It with Tiwa Savage has opened the floodgate, D’Banj is unrelenting with his sonic releases this month. The year might be drawing to an

Music

D’Banj Makes A Comeback With Tiwa Savage on Shake It

November 9, 2018 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Kokomaster D’Banj has been sitting the edge of new music for a while now, held back by a variety of factors including a tragedy that shook the very foundation of