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The Journey of Afrobeats: Before, Now, and Next
What is Afrobeats? This article gives a historic overview of the journey of Afrobeats, mostly in Nigeria, as a cultural movement, its present state and theorizes on its future potential. It cites interviews from the authors’ weekly Instagram Live series titled “The Journey of AfroBeats” featuring industry stalwarts such as DJ Jimmy Jatt, Sound Sultan…
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EXCLUSIVE! The 5 Nigerian Artists With The Highest Number Of Albums On The Billboard World Albums Chart
Here are the five Nigerian artists with the highest number of album entries on the Billboard World Albums Chart. The fact that afrobeat and afrobeats are global phenomena gradually spreading to different parts of the world is totally undisputed. It is only normal that this reflects on international charts as well. This is why we…
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The Real Difference Between Afrobeat and Afrobeats
Afrobeat and Afrobeats may sound alike, but there are two different genres of music. Although the disparity, the salient influences are conspicuous. Many people think Afrobeat and Afrobeats are the same, especially with the dissemination of African music to new listeners beyond the shores of the continent in recent times. Music from Africa is diverse…
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Top 5 Longest Charting Nigerian Albums On The Billboard World Albums Chart | SEE FULL LIST
Here is a list of the five longest charting Nigerian albums on the Billboard World Albums Chart since its creation. Nigerian music has always been a force to reckon with which is why it has always made a debut on the Billboard Charts, one of such charts is the Billboard World Albums Chart which is…
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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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18 Nigerian Songs Featured in Blockbuster Movies
In this story, we take a look at some Nigerian songs that have become soundtracks for blockbuster movies we all love. The entertainment world is a deeply interrelated one, with several arms of it coming together with an end product in mind. A perfect example is movie soundtracks where most times, pre-recorded and already released…
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Wizkid Equals Fela’s Record As ‘Made In Lagos’ Spends 45 Weeks On Billboard
Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has equalled a record set by legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. READ ALSO – Wizkid Unveiled As A Voice For Tommy Hilfiger’s “Pass The Mic” Campaign Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has equalled a record set by…
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May Wrap-Up: DavidoAt10 and Other Notable Events That Happened in the Music Industry
As we get into the sixth month of the year and the world begins to open up following the Covid-19-induced lockdown that swept the world, things in the entertainment industry continue to pick up. Here’s a rundown of some notable events that took place in the Nigerian music industry in the month of May. ALSO…
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Did You Know Femi Falana Was Fela Kuti’s Lawyer for Years?
Did you know that veteran lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana legally represented Fela Anikulapo Kuti for quite a long time? Yes, he did! This was shared recently by Falz’s sister, Folakemi Falana, who is an entertainment lawyer herself, taking in the steps of her father. Folakemi shared this information via Twitter on Thursday, the…
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“My Great-grandfather was the First Artiste Recorded in West Africa”- Seun Kuti
Son of late afrobeat legend and afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has in an interview with media personality, Nancy Isime, opened up about the musical background of his family on a TV show with the presenter. READ ALSO: Femi Kuti and Other Nigerians React to Fela Kuti’s Hall of Fame Snub On the eponymous show called the…