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The “I Listen to Afrobeats” Starter Pack
Afrobeats is an international sound. It has gotten placement on prime time US and UK radio and major artists like Fetty Wap, Drake, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Kid Ink, Tyga, Swizz Beatz, Trey Songz, Meek Mill, and Akon have been featured on afrobeats tunes. At this rapid trajectory, it can only get bigger. This growth…
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The Stage is Set! Coke Studio 4 Premieres This Sunday, October 9th on AIT at 6pm
We can’t wait for Coke Studio 4 to premiere! From the little we have seen online, we are sure the show would be a smash hit! Just like everyone else that has seen the new collaborations this season on the show, we are looking forward to the new songs that will drop from Africa’s…
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Album Review: Reminisce – El-Hadj
Artist : ReminisceAlbum Title: El-HadjLabel: Les Roses Rouges It’s been a busy year for the Ibile rap god – signing new talent, burnishing his rap reach through collaborations with the Nigerian-American Rapper, Wale and whetting appetites with features and videos. El Hadj comes after the critical disappointment that is Baba Hafusa; a 17 track album which opens with Asalamalekun,…
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Adekunle Gold: Gold Album Review
Artist: Adekunle Gold Album Title: Gold Label: YBNL Release Date: July 28, 2016. 2016 has been a great year for Adekunle Gold. He’s enjoyed continued success since he burst on the scene with his cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life”, Sade. The joint marked him out as different from the norm, self-effacing and…
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7 ‘To Be Continued’ African Music Videos That Never Continued
Have you ever had to endure a bad breakup? Not the sad-for-a-few-days-but-can-still-function-and-eventually-find-a-rebound-fling situation; I mean the totally devastated, eating tub(s) of ice cream, glued to the couch, have not showered in three days, empty wine bottles decorating your living room floor type of breakup. Of course I am not speaking from personal experience…but from a…
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Get Ready for Phyno US Tour Aug/Sept 2016
Indigenous rapping genius Phyno is set for his 2016 US Summer Tour as presented by Big A Entertainment. Get ready to groove to the wave making songs ‘Fada Fada‘, ‘Connect‘ and more from Phyno‘s repertoire of hits as he storms a US city near you this August/September . You certainly can’t miss the chance to…
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VIDEO: Mr Eazi On The Juice
“On the couch with Dorcas Shola Fapson today is Hold Up Crooner, Mr. Eazi. He talks about life before the music, the juice behind signing with Wizkid’s Starboy record label and more. Enjoy”
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The Wizkid-Seyi Shay Dilemma Decoded
In recent months, Wizkid has transcended his already legendary status of Afrobeats star to worldwide pop sensation. Much of this global curiosity could be due to strong endorsements by megastar rapper, Drake. Drake’s chart-topping single, “One Dance,” features Nigeria’s very own, Wizkid. However, this very song that has allowed Wizkid to make musical history is…
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India Arie Sends Video Shout Out To Nigerians Ahead of Visit Next Week For SAX APPEAL 5
Yes! The multi-talented soul singer, poet, actress and multi platinum record producer India Arie will be visiting Lagos, Nigeria next week for the 5th edition of Africa’s most celebrated Jazz Concert, Sax Appeal. India Arie, who is enthusiastic about her first visit to West Africa and Nigeria to be precisely does not only confirm her visit…
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EXCLUSIVE: Timaya ft. Flavour – M.O.N.E.Y (prod. Young D)
The Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya returns with a sure-fire hit featuring fellow A-Lister, Flavour. The song is titled “MONEY” and is produced by usual suspect, Young D. As announced earlier, the video has been shot by Super-Director Clarence Peters. Look out for that sometime next month. But for now, start vibing to this banger right…