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Is Joeboy All For You? | “Love & Light” EP Review
Joeboy has quickly risen from the singer of “Baby” to one of the most promising musical prospects in Africa. The song – released in March – has proven to have an impressive shelf life. With the follow-up track “Beginning,” Joeboy proved to have that pull to his songs. Popular American Media personality Ebro (Beats 1)…
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Soapy Theft: Is Diamond Platnumz Jacking Off Naira Marley?
Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz has been embroiled in controversy yet again. This time, it is a nuanced issue: appropriation. Music is a universal artistic medium, one which transcends border and any language . Fela formed the basis of his Afrobeats sound from Jazz and Funk, of which the latter was championed in America in the 60s…
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On ‘ZANKU’, Zlatan Ibile’s celebrity status is reaffirmed | Album Review
Zlatan – Zanku (Album Review) Zlatan Ibile‘s rise to the top of the musical food chain is, no doubt, linked to his Zanku exploits. The dance, a particularly exuberant one, features carefully placed jumps and leg placements. These are further pronounced by movements in the dancer’s upper body. More than just the one to popularize…
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“Ikogosi-Ekiti 10km Marathon Race To Hold December 14th, 2019”- Ekiti Sports Commissioner
The Ekiti state government has announced that the first edition of the 10 km Ikogosi-Ekiti marathon will take place on December 14. The state commissioner for youth and sports development, Michael Awopetu, revealed this information on Tuesday to the press in Ado-Ekiti. Awopetu, who spoke through the permanent secretary of the ministry, Mr. Yemi Owoseni,…
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Idowu Gabriel – Ekiti Sports Commissioner says Ikogosi-Ekiti 10km Marathon race to hold December 14
The Ekiti state government has announced that the first edition of the 10 km Ikogosi-Ekiti marathon will take place on December 14. The state commissioner for youth and sports development, Michael Awopetu, revealed this information on Tuesday to the press in Ado-Ekiti. Awopetu, who spoke through the permanent secretary of the ministry, Mr. Yemi Owoseni,…
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The creation of Olamide’s legend
It is quite a common name, Olamide. But right now, a Google search reveals just his name, as a Nigerian Hip Hop artiste. The genre of punchlines, puns, and metaphors, however, isn’t his current preoccupation. Over the years, from his earlier favoring of the traditional rappity rap, Olamide has perhaps, been the first Nigerian artiste…
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Top 20 Ghana Songs of October 2019
We’re right in the middle of the last quarter of the year. With less than 2 months until 2019 clocks out, the afrobeat scene in West Africa is still picking up steam. The month of October saw lots of releases from their A-list acts and emerging acts alike, including solo hits and several solid…
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Blaqbonez Fails to Satisfactorily Sell the ‘Mr. Boombastic’ Vibe
Throughout Blaqbonez‘s latest project, he mentions the name “Boombastic” every now and then, weaving its seven songs around the outlandish pull of his alter ego. Known for his comedic tendencies, Blaqbonez’s social media handles are interesting places to visit; like Teni, he has mastered the art of using laughter as a marketing tool. Taking it…
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AFRIMMA 2019 – When Dallas Stood Still For Africa | FULL WINNERS LIST
The Afrimma 2019 Awards & Music Festival literally shut down the city of Dallas as a plethora of African stars and fans descended on the historic city. It was a night of beauty, culture and most importantly a celebration of African music and talents on the world stage hosted by Basketmouth and Dj Poizon Ivy.…
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5 forthcoming Nigerian Projects You Should Listen To
2019, already, has been a great year for Nigerian music. From Burna Boy and Mr Eazi‘s exploits at Coachella, and the duo representing the country alongside Teni at the BET International Awards, it has been one swell year. Away from individualistic achievements, the scene has seen numerous important movements emerge, staking Nigeria’s place as a…