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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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10 Nigerian Lyrics And The Best Situations To Call On Them

September 20, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Nigerian artists are often likened to prophets and philosophers because of how some of what they speak about with their lyrics often come to pass, end up being super relevant,

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CC Ranking: Funniest Nigerian Artists On Social Media

September 14, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerian artists are popping off for a number of reasons right now, but one thing that has definitely kept them in business is how much humour they bring to the

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Naira Marley and MHD Link Up In New “Excuse Moi” Video

August 2, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerian superstar Naira Marley had released an eye-catching video for Excuse Moi. The Gods Timing’s The Best single featuring French Afro-Trap rapper MHD was shot on location in France and

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Ranking: Nigerian Artists On NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

June 28, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Earlier this month, Naira Marley’s Tiny Desk performance created a buzz on Twitter. As part of the NPR Music Black Music month celebration, Naira Marley was slated to perform alongside

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10 Nigerian Street Anthems That Rocked The Last Decade

May 24, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerian music is as diverse as music comes. One trait that stands out across all genres is the flexibility of the music and its ability to assume different forms based

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs To Unwind With This Weekend

May 6, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

After a hectic work week, there is no denying that Friday is the best day of the week. Marking the end of work for corporate folk, it kicks off the

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Naira Marley Accepts His Vices Proudly On Rexxie-produced ‘Drug Test’

August 6, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

These days Naira Marley is living out his life as someone attempting to tap into the elements that powered his glory days in music. With singles like Koleyewon and Coming

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Naira Marley Bows Out Of 2020 With Romantic Video For ‘Chi Chi’

December 29, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

While 2020 didn’t give us the Naira Marley we grew to love in 2019, the hybrid artist stayed the course, dishing out lewd lyrics and street leaning sounds on the

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Tiwa Savage Radiates Defiant Energy In Video For Naira Marley Assisted ‘Ole’

October 30, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

After three long weeks of protests and fighting the powers that be, Nigerian musicians are slowly getting back to the grind. Tiwa Savage is one of the music royalties to

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Nigeria Police Rejects Calls to Scrap SARS

October 8, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

There have been renewed calls to scrap the Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) with hashtag #EndSARS despite its ban from routine patrols, stop-and-search, mounting of roadblocks and traffic check by the Inspector

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Naira Marley Is As Lewd As Ever On ‘Idi Oremi (Opotoyi, Pt. 2)’

October 2, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

From the middle of 2019 to its end, Naira Marley made a comeback after delivering a handful of hits years prior that fast became the subject of a myriad of

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DJ Kaywise Enlists Naira Marley, Mayorkun And Zlatan On ‘What Type Of Dance’

August 6, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Naira Marley, Zlatan, and Mayorkun are trendsetters in the Nigerian music industry with the first two being pioneers of some dance steps that have transcended socioeconomic stratum and even our

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Listen To Naira Marley’s Rhythm Infused Social Commentary ‘As E Dey Go’

July 1, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Steeped in the certainty and assurance his chaotic run in 2019 afforded him, Naira Marley’s approach to music remains unrestrained and deviant and despite the slight waning of his relevance,

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Naira Marley Is Bursting With Drowsy Energy In Video For ‘Aye’

March 25, 2020 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Despite the glaring gradual decline of his majestic status, Naira Marley continues to maintain and project his laidback personality in his music. Earlier in the month, he shared Aye which