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Facts Only: Osagie Alonge traces the history of Sampling in Contemporary Nigerian Music

July 26, 2017 by Culture Custodian

After Mode 9’s comments on Jay Z using a sample he’d used previously on his new album, 4:44, Osagie Alonge takes a look at the technique, its use in the

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Facts Only: Exploring the International Deals signed by Nigerian Artists

May 5, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Osagie Alonge investigates Nigeria's Payola Culture

In the latest instalment of his web series, Facts Only, Osagie Alonge takes a look at the current wave of international deals being signed by Nigerian acts. He asks questions on

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Osagie Alonge Investigates Nigerian Artists Who Buy Youtube Views.

April 27, 2017 by Simi Badiru

The latest topic Osagie Alonge tackles on Facts Only is the decision to buy Youtube views by some Nigerian artists. Alonge points out ways to spot inauthentic views and delves

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Osagie Alonge investigates Wizkid’s growth beyond Africa on Facts Only.

April 21, 2017 by Simi Badiru

Renowned music critic, Osagie Alonge makes a long awaited comeback with a new episode of his vlog, Facts Only. On the first episode in 2017, Osagie speaks on Wizkid’s continuing

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Facts Only: Osagie discusses Headies Awards & Soundcity MVP Awards

January 17, 2017 by Culture Custodian

On the latest episode of Facts Only, Osagie Alonge and Ayomide Tayo discuss Nigeria’s foremost music award shows – Soundcity MVP Awards and The Headies 2016. Check it out!

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Facts Only w Osagie Alonge : Breaking Down the Award Shows

December 1, 2016 by Simi Badiru

Award shows are always controversial. Osagie Alonge takes into account the winners at the MAMAs and AFRIMAs and then goes on to speak on the Headies nominations. Check it out.

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Facts Only: Why Falz’s brand is so strong

October 14, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Falz has been very successful in the past years in his career. He won the AMVCA award for acting, has gotten various endorsements and has dropped two albums. Watch Osagie

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Facts Only : Following Davido, Wizkid & AyoJay Sony’s Deals, What’s Next?

September 29, 2016 by Tomi

Davido got signed to Sony Music earlier in the year, Ayo Jay followed quickly and now Wizkid too has gotten a big deal from the record label. Davido has taken

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Video: Facts Only: Artistes vs Record Labels: Skales, Runtown, Milli

June 13, 2016 by Tomi

Trouble between record labels and artistes has become a thing over the years. Most recently, Skales has had big problems with Baseline Records while Runtown and EricManny have taken themselves

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Facts Only: Should Wizkid be called a legend?

May 13, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Wizkid is having a hell of a time. He recently scored his first number one record on the US Billboard chart working with Drake and announced that Ghanaian acts Efya,

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VIDEO: Facts Only – What Next For Davido’s HKN & DMW Artistes?

May 5, 2016 by Tomi

Davido currently heads two record labels, HKN & DMW (Davido Music Worldwide.) With OBO recently launching DMW, it looks as if HKN is now the second gig. Osagie Alonge looks

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Facts Only: Top 10 Hottest Rappers of 2015

January 21, 2016 by Tomi

Music critic, Osagie Alonge presents the latest episode of Facts Only where he touches on the top 10 hottest rappers of 2015. Number 10- Naeto C Number 9- Illbliss Number

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Facts Only- Breaking down the Headies 2015

January 6, 2016 by Tomi

In the latest edition of Facts Only, Osagie Alonge analyses the 2015 Headies. 2015’s Headies were without doubt one of the more exciting editions of the award show since its

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Facts Only- How Has M.I As President Of Chocolate City Fared So Far?

November 20, 2015 by Tomi

M.I assumed the position of President of Chocolate City in June when Audu Maikori stepped down. Many questions were asked about the role he would play in improving the roster of

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Video: Facts Only With Osagie Alonge – Can Tiwa Savage Make A Comeback?

October 12, 2015 by Culture Custodian

Tiwa Savage has been off the scene for a few months since delivering her baby. Can Tiwa Savage, Nigeria’s biggest female Pop singer make a return to the number spot