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The Influence of Nigerian Music Stars on the #EndSARS nationwide protests
Africa and the world, in general, witnessed the uprising of an awakened generation of Nigerians, that forsook all ethnic and religious differences just to unify themselves with one voice and one goal even without any form of leadership. What started from social media hashtags became a physical protest with young Nigerians marching peacefully with placards…
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#EndSARS: Davido & Timi Dakolo Lead Top 5 Songs Played at Protest
Nigerian superstar artists, Davido and Timi Dakolo lead top 5 songs played at the #EndSARS nationwide protest in Nigeria. The outcry of Nigerian youths against Police Brutality and demands for Police reform has inspired protest from Nigerian youths within and outside the country. From social media hashtags to carrying plaques, chanting, and marching the streets…
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Interview: Wizkid reveals he turned down collaborations for ‘Made In Lagos’ album
Nigerian multi award-winning star, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun told ‘The Beat London’ that he had to turn down a number of collaborations for ‘Made In Lagos’ album. Wizkid was spotted in a video interview with D boy Dayo and Marsour Bellow on ‘The Beat London 106.3fm’ to talk about his upcoming album. When asked about the…
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De Boss has leaked his song with acclaimed title Trapafara
The Nigerian American Rapper “De Boss” has leaked his music and claimed the title #Trapafara, saying as long as he remains the only Trapafarian alive, his fans will always be the first to hear his works. Trapafara is a mix of reggae and trap melody infused with Afro-Origin and set to be released globally on…
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Carpe Diem: 10 Interesting Talking Points from Olamide’s New Album
YBNL label boss and multi-award-winning Nigerian rap legend, Olamide ‘Baddo’ released his 10th studio album ‘Carpe Diem’ on the 8th of October, 2020. ‘Carpe Diem’ is a Latin phrase for “seize the day”, a phrase used by the Roman poet “Horace” to express the idea that one should enjoy life while one can. Olamide marks…
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Exclusive: Laycon Speaks on the impact of his music sessions in BBNaija house
Nigerian Rapper and BBN season 5 winner, Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe talks to Notjustok correspondent about Big Brother Nigeria and his Music. In the video released on the 7th of October, the reality TV star and latest ambassador of Ogun state talked about his intention for entering the house in the first place which for him…
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#Endsars: Falz and Ruggedman lead list of Top 10 Nigerian artists to address police brutality through music
One hashtag that has grown popular within the Nigerian social media space is ‘#Endsars’; a form of expression by Nigerians who have had enough of the brutal killings of unarmed Nigerian Youths. The hashtag has motivated more people to share their personal and eyewitness experiences on the misuse of power by SARZ officials. With artists…
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Are revolutionary comparisons between Burna Boy & Fela just?
If there is one thing artists are probably held to a higher standard, it’s the content of their music, and the society, more often than not, expects their lyrics to be powerful, rather than mere words. Burna Boy is one artiste who has grown ”twice as tall” in the last three years, not only because…
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On Burna Boy & Sowore: What Can Be Done For Nigeria?
I’ve been reading Michela Wrong’s “In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz.” It’s a book which chronicles, in fleshy and informative detail, the rise and fall of Congo’s Mobutu Sese Seko, dubbed on the cover as Africa’s most extraordinary dictator. In its pages, I find so many similarities with Nigeria, especially as the country leads to…
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“For Broken Ears”: Does Tems Deliver On Her Debut Project?
TEMS’ wasn’t born to your conservative African mother. On the self-titled interlude off debut tape For Broken Ears, the artist’s mother revealed when pregnant with Tems she’d known (felt, rather) her unborn child would be a girl. She afterwards insisted on her name, a practice which is a delve away from the norm: the entire…