Afrobeat artist
14 Nov
Emerging music sensation, Musa Abdulmalik Oyarekhau, popularly known as Big Berry, has opened up about his journey, passion, and vision for the music industry. Big Berry's music career began to take shape in secondary school, where friends coined the nickname "Malikberry." Upon entering Auchi Polytechnic, the nickname evolved into "Big Berry." READ MORE: Davido launches…
20 Oct
On a regular day in Major AJ’s life, he’s either out shopping, dining with friends, filming cameos on movie sets, or raving with the rest of Lagos’ adrenaline junkies. His social media logs reveal how living in the moment keeps him grounded as a creative. And that’s precisely the spark he’s trying to ignite with…
14 Oct
Born James Akpoveta in the bustling heart of Benin City, Edo State, Genie Mullah is quickly becoming one of the freshest names in the Afrobeat music scene. Known for blending his cultural roots with contemporary beats, Genie’s sound draws inspiration from both Edo and Delta traditions, fusing them into a unique Afrobeat style that is…
9 Apr
Ghanaian rapper and Afrobeat star, Yeboah Emmanuel, fondly known as AY Poyoo, has told music fans around the world to brace up for the release of his much anticipated album Rejected Stone set to drop on April 24. AY Poyoo, who has opened up on the timely intervention Tree Money Yard (TMY) Empire Records, a…
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Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has called for entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. She said the entries opened on Monday and will close on Jan. 31, 2025. According…
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The Abia Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of eight persons with two others injured in a road traffic crash that occurred along the Bende-Ohafia Road. A statement by the Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, on Monday in Umuahia said that the crash occurred on Sunday along the…
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised a directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting the distribution of palliatives in Nigeria. The move comes in response to deadly stampedes during recent palliative handouts in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which claimed the lives of several…
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Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has directed all council chairmen to offset pension and salary arrears of all civil servants
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The Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA), has confirmed the death of six persons in a fatal road accident which occured in Mmuri axis of Ohafia Local Government Area. The accident was confirmed by the spokesman of the agency, Mr Nelson Anya in a statement on Monday in Umuahia. The agency said…
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United States of America President-elect, Donald Trump, has iterated his commitment to economic recovery through cryptocurrency, unveiling two major appointments to his economic advisory team next month. In his X handle earlier today, Trump announced the appointment of a former college football player and cryptocurrency enthusiast, Bo Hines, as the Executive Director of the Presidential…
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Four suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them by the Federal Government bordering on alleged terrorism. The suspects; Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, a.k.a. Doctor; Samuel Chinedu and Lucky Chukwuma, denied their involvement in the act before Justice Emeka Nwite of a…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced job openings for experienced professionals to join its team. FIRS made the announcement on its official ‘X’ page, with the recruitment, aimed at strengthening its services. The agency urged prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility criteria provided in the official notice before applying. The positions are…
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The Shamies Unusual Heart Foundation, on Sunday, distributed food items to hundreds of widows and disadvantaged women in Akwete, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria, through its annual Christmas outreach. Various items were donated during the outreach. These included bags of rice, noodles, wrappers, condiments, cash gifts, and other essentials. Speaking during outreach, the Foundation's founder, Amb.…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has donated items worth millions of Naira to over 300 victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri and Jere, Borno State. The donation, made through the Blessed Royal Jewel Foundation (BROJ-F) yesterday was made at the state headquarters of the FIRS in Maiduguri. Some of the items donated…