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21 Best Nigerian Albums & EPs in 2021
As we reel in the high of wrapping up 2021 and take in the new year, recounting the days and moments within the now dusted 365 days that made the second year of the new decade, we’ve and continue to go over all go over highs and lows, wins and losses that punctuated our days…
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Glo Battle of the Year – The Biggest Dance Reality Show Hits Nigerians Screens
With the auditions for the competition of the Glo Battle of the Year recently wrapped up, anticipation builds up as regional champions are expected to hit the screens. At a media parley and interactive session hosted by Globacom on Thursday, the company provided updates on the conclusion of regional auditions of the competition nationwide, and…
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The Cultural Significance and Meaning of Larry Gaaga’s Edegede Song
Nigerian music has always been heavily influenced by its numerous indigenous languages and rich and deeply cultural ethnic societies as they naturally make their way into song lyrics, music videos and even an artiste’s expression. Most times, this influence is infused into Western templates to create a modernised and unique interpretation of the cultural elements.…
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Music Lovers: 12 Gift Ideas For Music Lovers in 2021
We all have that special Music Lover in our lives, whose favorite thing to do is listening to music. They are always humming their favorite tunes while doing mundane things, or just simply busting out a move or two when their favorite song comes on. Here are 12 gift ideas to fire up their passion…
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Queen Almera – An African Beauty that dominates the Big screens, from ‘Love Nwantiti’ to ‘Monalisa’
Almera, “Alheri Danjuma” – Who is she? The Kaduna-born, Lagos-based Alheri Danjuma popularly known as ‘Almera’ was born in June 1997 into the family of Mr & Mrs. Ayuba, she grew up and had her elementary education in Jos Plateau State Nigeria. Almera as a child admired the likes of former Miss World Agbani Darego and former…
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Exclusive Interview: Super Model Alheri Ayuba “Almera“ talks about Lagos Life and Prospective Artist She’s working with
Almera answered a list of questions, and listed names of artist she will love to collaborate with as well as the legends that inspired her to walk as she does. Almera Mentioned that she loves fried rice and chicken so, I’m wondering why restaurants haven’t endorsed her lol. Any way Almera loves good food and…
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Boomplay and Merlin Extend Licensing Agreement To Cover 47 Countries Across Africa
Boomplay, Africa’s leading music streaming service and Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, today announced an expansion of their licensing agreement that will extend the availability of Merlin members’ music catalogue to 47 additional countries in Africa. In 2019, Merlin signed a licensing deal covering 11 countries with Boomplay, which now has over 60…
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Here’s Every Nigerian Musician That Debuted at the 02 Arena Thanks to Wizkid
The 02 Arena at Wembley in London is a musical landmark that has left a stamp in the history of global music, granting megastars a memorable location equipped with beautiful acoustics and space to thrill fans from all walks of life to live performances of their records. Over the years, megastars such as Beyonce, Spice…
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6 Nigerian Musicians Whose Real Names Aren’t What We Expected
The art of making music is one that has always encouraged a separation of art from artiste and for the artistes themselves, often comes with a personalised distinguisher in form of the formation and use of a name that represents their artistic persona. A number of times, these names are made up of a mix…
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Meet “Kellyyung” Your New Favorite Artist
Get To Know Kellyyung – The artist who started writing songs in 2008, and has done a project with Top Nigerian artist, Peruzzi Morrison Dale (born 14th February) also known as Kellyyung is a Nigerian Singer and a songwriter. The Udu Delta state artist started writing songs in 2008, made his first single titled “…