Lucky Dube
9 Oct
Born and brought up in the heart of Edo State, Ebhohimen Oyamenda Innocent, popularly known as NEPHI is a burgeoning Nigerian Afrobeat singer and songwriter born on September 6, 1998.
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Music and social justice have always been natural partners. Throughout history, music has mingled with social justice, as colourful tones, pulsating rhythms and meaningful lyrics
18 Oct 2018
Whatagwan? Lucky Dube, one of the greatest Rastafarians died on this day 11 years ago in the hands of assailants in a case of mistaken identity. The artist who left this world at the age of 43 during and after his time continues to bless us with his socio-political critical lyrics. During his lifetime, he…
18 Oct 2018
Lucky Philip Dube was born in 1964 at Ermelo, South Africa. He was given the name lucky because his single mother saw his birth as a miracle. He, however, spent much of his childhood with his grandmother alongside his two siblings. During this time, he worked as a gardener. Upon the realization that the money…
13 Oct 2018
From all indications, this year’s edition of Felabration is going to be Legendary! Aside from enjoying strong backing of Nigerian Breweries Plc through its Legend Stout brand, the recent visit by the French president Emmanuel Macron to the New Africa Shrine has indeed opened a new phase in the life of the festival, which was…
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