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From Joro to Shedi Bala Bala, Here are Top 7 Nigerian Music Social Social Media Challenges of 2021
As the world continues to evolve and shrink thanks to technology, so do human methods of interaction and entertainment through social media. One of such latest internet-bound phenomena is the short-form, video-sharing app, Tiktok which allows users create short videos on any topic of their choice. Having blown up to global usage levels, the app…
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Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy Are Making Samklef Trend! See How
Nigerian producer, Samuel Oguachuba, better known as Samklef, has got tongues wagging on Twitter with his lewd post that appears to pit music superstars, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy against one another. In the early hours of Wednesday, 2nd June 2021, Samklef took to Twitter to post an image with penises individually labeled ‘Davido’, ‘Wizkid’…
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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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#MVAS21: Wizkid Wins Best African Act at 4Syte Music Video Awards in Ghana
Nigerian superstar, Wizkid was the winner of the Best African Act category at the 4Syte Music Video Awards, a Ghanaian awards show. The 2021 4Syte Music Video Awards was held in Accra, Ghana on Friday, the 28th of May 2021. Wizkid was announced as the winner of the Best African Act in a category that…
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Wizkid Wants to Know Which Cities to Visit on “Made in Lagos” Tour
Wizkid has revealed that he will soon embark on a tour for his latest album, “Made In Lagos” and he wants to know which cities he should visit when he gets on the road. Wizkid posted a cryptic photo on his Instagram story on Monday, the 31st of May 2021. He captioned the photo, “MadeinLagos…
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2baba Applauds Wizkid on Finding His Sound
Legendary musician, 2Baba has congratulated Wizkid on finding his sound on his last two albums, “Sounds From The Other Side” and “Made In Lagos“. Wizkid shared a screenshot via his Instagram stories on Saturday, the 29th of May 2021. The screenshot was a DM from 2Baba congratulating him on finding his own distinct sound after…
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Wizkid, Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz Are Nominees For Best International Act at 2021 BET Awards
Nigerian artists, Wizkid and Burna Boy join Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz as Africa’s representatives on the Best International Act category at the 2021 BET Awards. BET announced this on their official Instagram page on Thursday, the 27th of May 2021. The nominees apart from Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Diamond Platnumz include Ayanakamura (France), Emicida (Brazil),…
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10 Biggest ‘Africa to the World’ Moments in Music
‘Africa to the world’ and ‘Afrobeats to the world,’ these are sentences that have been said several times in reference to records and milestones made by African acts that serve to push African music forward. While it is a phrase used commonly it is also one that carries a lot of historical weight, spotlighting the…
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Wizkid Is Making New Music With South Africa’s Major League DJz | Watch
Nigerian superstar Wizkid is once again working on some new music, this time with South African hip-hop/kwaito music band Major League DJz. Major League DJz posted a series of videos on their Instagram stories in the early morning of Wednesday, the 26th of May 2021. Some of the videos showed the duo of Banile &…
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Spotify Showcases African Artists Impacting the Global Stage
Music has always been at the core of African tradition, weaving a rich narrative that showcases the variety of cultures and influences across the continent. Marking pivotal moments in Africa’s history, music has provided the backdrop to progress, evolving from songs of freedom to songs of expression. While the annual commemoration of Africa Day is…