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Full Rundown Of The Performances At Homecoming
The world over, the month of April is popularly known to be the month of Easter, but in Lagos Nigeria, it comes with the added anticipation of being the Homecoming month. A 3-day convention that incorporates fashion and music while being the bridge between the youth-powered UK scene and that of Lagos. While the first…
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14 Popular Nigerian Songs Dedicated to Weed
In this list, we take a walk through music archives to draw up 14 popular Nigerian songs which are fully dedicated to indulgence in the vastly wedded Marijuana plant AKA, weed. Please note: This list was originally published on the 3rd of February, 2022. Medically known as Indian Hemp and on the streets as Weed,…
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15 Nigerian Secular Songs That Can ‘Take You To Church’ This Easter | READ
We take a look at songs created by “secular” artistes but with themes that align with praise, worship, and other religious components. Overtime, the music genre has been strictly defined, with “secular” acts separated from “Gospel” acts. In the spirit of Easter, this article takes a look at Nigerian secular songs that place the consciousness…
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5 facts that capture the legend of Angelique Kidjo
As energetic as she’s enigmatic, while Angelique Kidjo is a name most familiar to Nigerians, little remains known about her. In this story, we attempt to break down the legend of Angelique Kidjo with 5 facts about her. Whenever the Nigerian national football team has to play a qualifier with nations like Egypt, Tunisia, Ghana…
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Was Wizkid Robbed at The Grammys?
When a nation of highly competitive and talented people are represented by a stellar body of work from one of their most loved acts; Wizkid’s Made in Lagos, on an international level– the Grammys, but come up short, several questions pervade and in this story, we attempt to answer them. ‘Ojuelegba, Shitta, oya ask your…
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Want The Best Bass Tuned Earbuds Ever? Try oraimo’s Freepods Pro
oraimo’s dominance in the smart accessories space within and outside the country cannot be denied. Years of consistently churning out high-quality mobile smart accessories have solidified its spot as a leading technological innovation giant in Nigeria. One of its more popular innovations is the FreePods – earbuds with a difference. Last year, oraimo released the…
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A rising star in the Nigerian music scene; who is Joanny?
Joachim Nnaemeka Emeodi also known as Joanny is a multi-talented artist, music producer and composer, he is signed to RAK record label. He has made waves in the international music scene of Melbourne with hit singles, songs composed for other musicians and notable performances supporting international acts on tour within Australia and beyond. The self-taught…
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#Grammys2022: A Quick Look at Nigerian Nominees and Contenders
We examine the works of Nigerian musicians nominated at the 2022 Grammys as well as their contenders from other countries to help weigh our chances. As the countdown to the Grammy Awards is set to take place, Nigerians eagerly anticipate getting another Grammy win through the efforts of their nominated music stars. This is because…
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Interview: Young Jonn is Ready For a New Dispensation
In this interview with Young Jonn, Notjustok sits down with the producer as he transitions into a recording artiste set to release his debut EP, Love Is Not Enough. In the mid-2010s, the tag ‘Young Jonn the Wicked producer’ had sprung up on the airwaves, and shortly after, had it in a chokehold with Olamide-bearing…
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List of Every African Act That Has Won a Grammy Award | SEE FULL LIST
It is an important feat for African Acts to record immense success at the Grammy awards, which is why we compiled a list of the African acts that have won a Grammy award with their music or personal projects. We gear up for the 64th edition of the Grammy awards on April 4, 2022, by…