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#EndSARSBrutality: It Is Time For Our Artists To Collectively Use Their Voices To End The Injustice
Sometime last week, I faced what can only be described as the most horrific moment of my life. I left my house to go withdraw money from the ATM only for me to be arrested by policemen who identified themselves as Anti-Cultism unit. I, together with other unlucky folks, was brutally harassed by these men.…
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VIDEO: Moni Talks interviews Oluwakaponeski aka Mama Tobi
Overview of Moni Talks interviews Oluwakaponeski aka Mama Tobi On this episode of Moni Talks, TV presenter and host BadGirl Mo interviews none other than the comedian Oluwakaponeski aka Mama Tobi. BadGirl Mo and Kaponeski reminisce about their DMV days. The famous comedian also speaks on why he joined the US military, his political…
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The 6 Best Record Labels In The Nigerian Music Industry
One of the hopes of an emerging or upcoming act (and sometimes, established artist) is to get signed to a good record label that can conveniently invest in his or her music. It is common knowledge that the Nigerian music industry is tough and financial resources are required to conquer the challenges that will inevitably…
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Simi’s Fvck You Challenge: Was Adetutu Right To React Or Was She Being Overly Sensitive?
In the wake of Kizz Daniel’s Fvck You challenge, which has seen many Nigerian artists (eminent and emerging acts alike) record their own versions, one of the salient ones is Simi’s version. Employing her incredible wordplay, Simi drops shades while maintaining her awe-inspiring vocals. Many Nigerian acts including Dremo, Tiwa Savage, Vector, Falz, Ice Prince,…
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The 10 Best Burna Boy Songs So Far | 2019
It was in the year 2012, and one of the biggest Afropop songs, Like To Party, just dropped. Everyone caught a little whine and dance floors were being set on fire. The sound was different, refreshing, and thrilling. Who’s this guy? People couldn’t help but wonder who this new kid on the block was. His…
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Is Mavin’s Latest Signee Rema Here To Takeover?
From time to time, a new artist shows up on the block and when music lovers get a feel of his song, they can’t help but ask themselves why they have been sleeping on him or her for so long. Especially a new act whose sound and style deviates from what the audience has gotten…
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Kizz Daniel’s Fvck You Challenge Is A Genius Move
Fvck You by Kizz Daniel is the viral song of the moment. But before we get into the Fvck You Challenge, let’s backtrack a little. Sometime in 2016, King of street pop Olamide released a single “Who You Epp” which he left a verse free for any other artist to jump on. Some folks questioned…
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Gidi Culture Festival Announces Second Wave of Acts; Featuring Wande Coal, DJ Obi, Zlatan, L.A.X & Sarz
The Gidi Culture Festival announces the second wave of acts for 20th April 2019. The 6th edition of the biggest one-day music festival in West Africa which takes place at Landmark Beachfront Victoria Island, unveiled Wande Coal, DJ Cuppy and Sarz who will all be joining the already announced Patoranking,Niniola, Teni the entertainer, Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Neptune and more on the main stage. Wande Coal is ready to dominate…
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The 10 Most Viewed Nigerian Music Videos On YouTube
A song is nearly irrelevant if it has no music video to reinforce it in the minds of the audience, although it doesn’t have to be the most viewed. Music videos give us a visual representation of whatever the artist talked about on his or her song. Recently, artists usually take to their YouTube pages…
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Waje Is Tired Of The Jungle That Is The Music Industry; Can We Blame Her?
You could say that the Nigerian music industry is brutal and you still wouldn’t have wholly described the industry. It has no pity, treats no one special, and gives everyone a tough time only with the exception of people who have a large amount of money to spend. To pursue a career as an artist…