Monday, 25th September 2023
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Popular comedian and prophet, Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, has alleged the existence of a “cabal” within the Nigerian gospel music industry, vowing to publicly call out those fingered.
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Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, better known by his stage name Timaya, has lambasted upcoming artistes who want to roll on beds of roses from the outset of their career...
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London-based Nigerian soul powerhouse, Zubi is back in the limelight with Lifestyle, a lead single to his forthcoming Journey To Idan extended playlist scheduled for release next month, in partnership with Mr. Eazi’s emPawa Africa. 
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With the rise of Afrobeats globally, show promoters have begun to expand the goalpost with even more festivals to celebrate the rich music scene, in other climes.  
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The Jurors of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for the 19th edition have unveiled nominees for the awards scheduled for October 29 in Lagos. There is a category on the nomination slate that is reserved for the best film from Nigeria.
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Just when it seems reggae music is fading in the country following the rise of Afrobeats, Mazi Njikoka Okolie, a reggae music fan-turned-artiste has come through with a seven-track Extended Play (EP) titled “Inspiration” to rekindle the listenership of the genre in the country.
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Talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, Dami TNT is back with a bang as he drops his latest musical masterpiece titled Enjoyment.The record, which dropped on Wednesday, September 20, is no doubt a game-changer in the Afrobeat music scene...
17 Sep
As the year gradually gravitate to end, Neo Fest, the highly anticipated inaugural Rhythm & Blues (R&B) and Alté music festival, is set to transform Nigeria's music scene...
16 Sep
Popular singer and songwriter, Oyinkansola Sarah, known professionally as Ayra Starr’s hit single, Rush, has been certified Diamond winner in France by the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) after it surpassed 500,000 units in sales. This announcement was made in a post on SNEP’s official social media accounts on Monday, September 11. The single…
16 Sep
Afrobeat megastar, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has postponed the dates for his 2023 European tour. According to the self-proclaimed Omo Baba Olowo (O.B.O), the dates for the tour, which hitherto was scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, has been moved to the first quarter of 2024. In a statement issued via…
16 Sep
  One of the leading music distributors in Nigeria, ONErpm, has announced its expansion within the Asian market, boosting its universal footprint in the ecosystem of music distribution. With 43 companies, totally, globally, ONErpm’s expansion signals blooming opportunities for some of Afrobeats biggest stars including Chike, Fiokee, Psycho YP, Zlatan, among others, in the Afrobeats-to-the-world…
16 Sep
With a frenetic rise in fusion-focused music experiences, an eclectic blend of African music with House/Electronic music is set to make an iconic debut on September 23, at the Good Village (Good Beach), in Lagos. Dubbed, Afro Therapy, the enigmatic experience is set to popularise public consumption of therapeutic African music. “There’s really nothing more…
16 Sep
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer-songwriter, Faridah Seriki, known professionally as Kah-Lo, has released her long-anticipated debut album, Pain/Pleasure. It was produced by Epic Records. Released on September 8, and available across streaming platforms, the album summons fans to share in the pain and pleasure that have characterised the singer’s career. It comes after the release of hit…

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