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iLLBliss Declares Burna Boy The Greatest After Grammy Nomination
For his back-to-back Grammy Award nominations, ILLBliss has congratulated the African Giant, Burna Boy on his recent success and declared him the greatest artiste in Nigeria. Music veteran and label boss, ILLBliss took to social media on the 29th of November 2020 to declare Burna Boy the greatest in comparison to his colleagues. He also…
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Beautiful! Watch Timi Dakolo Perform at 8 Weddings for Free In Abuja
Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo stamped his voice in the hearts of several Nigerians, today the 28th of November in Abuja. The RnB singer did this by performing at not one, not two or even four, but eight wedding receptions for free. This happened after he made an Instagram post where he asked couples to drop…
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Tiwa Savage’s ‘Celia’ Makes Time Magazine’s 10 Best Albums of 2020
Tiwa Savage’s third studio album, ‘Celia‘ has been selected by Time Magazine as one of their 10 best albums of 2020. In an article posted on their website on Friday the 27th, the publication listed the popstar’s album as number ten on their selection of diverse albums from around the world. Celia was listed alongside…
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Afrobeat Rising Star, CKay Pens A Global Deal With Warner Music
Having made his mark in the music industry, afrobeats rising star and producer, Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as CKay penned a global deal with Warner music. Warner Music South Africa took to their social media page on the 27th of November 2020 to welcome their new artist, CKay. The post reads: We’re thrilled to welcome…
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Wizkid Calls Out Disturbing London Once Again
Nigerian megastar, Wizkid has taken a break from being his usual drama-free self to call out entertainment company, Disturbing London. This makes the third time Starboy will call the company out. Recruited by Wizkid to help with the management end, it was founded by cousins Dumi Oburota and British-Nigerian rapper, Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu known as…
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“Music is not about awards…” – Femi Kuti Reacts to Grammy Nominations
As the most Grammy-nominated Nigerian artiste, music icon, Femi Kuti has reacted to being nominated and the entire idea of awards. On the 26th of November 2020, Femi Kuti replied @CorrentsCharts’ tweet which stated the music icon’s Grammy nominations record. Femi Kuti expressed that music is not about awards and further highlighted what he believes…
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Fela Kuti Gets Memorial Plaque in London
Late afrobeat legend and political activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has been honoured with a commemorative plaque in London which was unveiled on the 20th of November. The award is an installation that is part of the Black Plaque Project which was kickstarted following a notable lack of representation of Black history by British organisations. This deficiency…
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Sinach Offers Scholarship to Young Pure Water Seller
Nigerian gospel singer, Sinach has offered a young hawker a scholarship. This happened after she posted a video of a young boy selling pure water and advertising them in a highly intellectual manner. The video was made by a man whose attention was captured by the boy’s marketing methods and offered to buy his entire…
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Kelly Rowland Samples Fela in Her New Single ‘Hitman’
American singer and member of now defunct Destiny’s Child group, Kelly Rowland has released a new single on which she sampled the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela-Anikulapo Kuti. Rowland’s new single which is titled ‘Hitman’ samples Fela’s ‘Mr. Follow Follow’ and makes use of the beats and instrumentals as well as a female chorus that echoes…
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“D need 2 #sorosoke is more important than their bullying” – Dj Switch
Having been a significant witness to the international community about the LekkiMassacre, Nigerian disk jockey and EndSARS hero, Dj Switch who fled Nigeria for the safety of her life reacts to Lai Mohammed’s message. Dj Switch’s live recording of the massacre of peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza which occurred on the 20th of…