Music
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Nigeria music superstars and self-proclaimed besties, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid are set to headline two concerts slated for December 17 and 19, 2021 respectively, during the Livespot X Festival.
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Over the last three years, the scope of Nigerian Afropops music has evolved to be inclusive of every demographic within its core, leading to the rise of powerful Aftopop stars that are unconventional of the typical musical stereotypes.
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Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has bagged two nominations at the 2022 Grammy Awards. On Tuesday, the Grammy Academy announced the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations list in a Livestream from the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, which featured Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt, as well as some special guests.…
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Adele's 30 is 2021's top-selling album in the Unites States after selling over 500,000 copies in just three days. Billboard reports that Adele's 30 album released on Friday after a six-year hiatus has already become 2021's top-selling album in the US. Between November 19 and November 21, more than 500,000 copies of the album had been sold…
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The Weeknd's Blinding Lights has been named the number one song of all-time on Billboard's music charts. Billboard revealed that The Weeknd's single Blinding Lights had spent 90 weeks in the top 100 chart since it ousted Chubby Checker's 1960s hit The Twist to clinch the spot. The instant synth-pop-classic debuted in November 2019, topped the weekly Billboard Hot…
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Olivia Rodrigo has taken the front row at the 2022 Grammy Awards with nominations in all four of the main category. The 18-year-old singer's Driver's License album has been nominated for best album, best new artist, record of the year and song of the year. She faces competition from Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X in…
22 Nov
On Sunday, BTS, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion made waves at the American Music Awards, taking away three awards each. Hosted by Cardi B at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the show opened with Silk Sonic duo Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak, coming off the recent release of their collaboration album An Evening With Silk Sonic.…
22 Nov
Nigerian music producer Victor Chujor-Idowu, popularly known as Beats By Jayy, has died of COVID-19 complications. His death was confirmed in a statement from his family signed by Frank Chujor. The statement revealed that the musician and songwriter had died on Saturday, November 20, at age 28. "Victor Chujor-Idowu aka Beats By Jayy aka Big…
21 Nov
Iwunor Anselm Chibuzor, better known as Richplug, has stated his desire to work with Nigerian music superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy as he looks to chart his path to the top of the music world. Richplug recently a new single titled ‘Ogbe Cartel’. This latest piece of work by the Cyprus-based Nigerian musician and producer…
20 Nov
Ogbe Cartel, a new song by Iwunor Anselm Chibuzor, better known as Richplug, a Nigerian music star based in Cyprus, has been scorching the airwaves and garnering unprecedented praise from music fans all over the world. Richplug's wavy single arrived months after he collaborated with Eastside rapper JeriQ on a remix of his song ‘Olu.’…
20 Nov
Sometime around 2020, Tunde Ednut’s feed breezed something my way on Instagram. Within four seconds, I was already hooked. I struggled to understand it, at first; the deeper I listened, the more complex it felt. Behind that marriage of confusion and satiety was one young artiste somewhere in the crannies of Nigeria. Draped in casual…
20 Nov
WHEN his groovy bop dubbed, Importanter, took over the streets of Lagos, in 2018, all eyes started falling on Zamorra. For the music maverick born Adekunle Abdulateef, it was a season of fame, splendour and intrigue. Fast forward three years later, amid a myriad of singles and now a sophomore EP, and Zamorra is still the…
Guardian Life
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In a few days, November, as well as Black Friday sales, will be over. However, this will also officially signal the beginning of spending for Christmas. Christmas is an occasion associated with giving, discounts and bargains. Irrespective of the economic situation, expenses are certain to be made. Online shopping has made the temptation of impulse…
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Our hair is the crown on the head and should be treated as such. Hair dandruff is one of the frequent irritants that attack the hair. This is mainly caused by sensitivity to hair products, dry scalp, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and a type of fungus that lives under the scalp. Hair dandruff can be uncomfortable and…
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I bet if I asked you to mention the porridges you know, only yam porridge will come to your mind. Yes, I know the season of corn is over, thankfully, you could get corn meals off the shelves of your supermarket or even the local market. Let’s dive in: Ingredients 1 cup, cornmeal 3 cups,…
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If you are new to makeup, you have probably tried plastering foundation all over your face, making sure that it covers every square inch. While we’re not saying that it is wrong, you will agree that a perfectly smooth look makes a lot of difference. Insert magic trick; contouring. If you look closely at your…
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Think luxury, think Zashadu, one of Nigeria’s top luxury handbag company. Behind the scenes of the famed Zashadu is Zainab Ashadu, the creative founder and director of Zashadu. With influences from architecture, art curation, and fashion styling, she used her knowledge to make bags whose design was inspired by the Glenfiddich Filigree. The Guardian Life…
Music
19 Nov
Musical twin brothers P-Square have reconciled, putting an end to their years-long bitter feud. The duo Peter and Paul Okoye split in 2017 after falling out over a family dispute. In a post on Instagram on Thursday, the two jointly celebrated their 40th birthday, publicly announcing to followers that they were back together. In 2015,…
19 Nov
Edo-state born Nigerian singer and songwriter; Wennybrown aka, “Audu Gideon Eromosele”, has released his first single of 2021 titled “Gbomo Gbomo.” The Lagos breed singer is releasing the single following a lengthy music-release break. The potential Amapiano infused viral anthem was produced by, “Ogkn’Steaks”, mixed and mastered by “Timi Jay”. Watch the video for Gbomo…
19 Nov
Grammy-award winning singer Adele has released her long-awaited fourth studio album 30 to positive reception on Friday. Her first album in six years, 30, is inspired by Adele's divorce from ex-husband Simon Konecki. The album out via Columbia features previously shared single Easy on Me, one of Adele's many collaborations with Greg Kurstin. The album also features contributions from Chris…
19 Nov
Afro-Jazz singer and songwriter, Nissi Ogulu, simply known as Nissi, releases a spanking new track titled "Hold". Nissi, who is Spaceship Records’ first signing and it's only female artiste yet, takes us yet again, to a happy place with her gift for storytelling and her uncanny ability to break musical boundaries. 'Hold' is a song that takes you back…
19 Nov
Outstanding and ingenious multi-award-winning Afrobeats, Pop, R&B singer and songwriter, Kizz Daniel releases his latest collection of Afroclassic songs through his sterling new EP "BARNABAS" which promises stellar quality listening with a constellation of songs, neatly handpicked and accentuated by the help of top-notch producers: Blaise Beatz, Reward Beatz, Young Jon, Roc Legion, Philkeyz and Coublon who…
Film
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Titled Man Pikin, the 26-part series was created and produced by Ihidero, one of the most respected TV writers and producers on the continent, and owner of PinPoint Media, a Nigerian film and media company working to industrialize content creation and distribution in Africa.
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All is set for the return of the Lagos International Film Festival dubbed LIFF 2021. Founded in 2008 by notable Filmpreneur, Madu Chikwendu, as a festival that demonstrate a concern to improve the world through movies..
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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the family and professional colleagues of the late Mr. Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, over his death.
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The director behind a biting look at India's entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire. Shaad Ali's latest venture is a local adaptation of a runaway hit Netflix series that follows four hapless French talent agents as they wrangle and coddle their celebrity clients.…
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Stars of ABC sitcom Black-ish took to social media to share their goodbyes as the show wraps up production after eight seasons. Written by Kenya Barris, Black-ish follows successful advertiser Andre Johnson(Anthony Anderson) and his African American family as they navigate their life living in Sherman Oaks's suburban neighbourhood. Andre tries to keep his family…