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Nigerian Music

23 Dec
Bullion Records CEO, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, commenced his highly-anticipated UK tour with a spectacular entrance on December 20, 2023. The influential figure, recently honored as “Man of the Year” by the Oodua Progressive Media, extends his impact beyond music to media and Nigerian politics, earning titles like the “Golden Son of Yoruba Land” and…
22 Dec
In a revolutionary move to support Afrobeats culture home and abroad, ConnectAfrobeats, an online networking platform for Afrobeats stakeholders globally has been launched. The cultural hub is created to connect artists with producers, songwriters, managers, indie promoters with distributors, publishers with creative journalists, among others for collaboration, networking, touring, and other creative deliberations. According to…
19 Dec
There are limits but it is never in the area of music. Contemporary music has cut curtains, overridden stereotypes defined in the past, and all is laid in the realm of imagination and creativity of singers. Outlandish but true that young Nigerian musician, Inegbenojie Onosetale, fondly referred to as Swaskid, composed lyrics compelling enough to…
18 Dec
Songs are usually captivating stories told in short form, and how the singer is able to walk listeners through depends on emotions, drama and interpretation of the lyrics. US-based Nigerian singer, Fenomevibez, strikes again with an enchanting track, "Healer", featuring King Marko, a Kenyan artiste. Fenomevibez is not willing to apply brakes on top bangers,…
13 Dec
In the dynamic world of music, genres constantly ebb and flow, giving rise to innovative sounds that captivate audiences worldwide. One such genre that has undergone a transformative journey is Afrobeat. The rich fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, highlife, and funk has, over the years, witnessed a metamorphosis catalyzed by pioneering instruments and groundbreaking…
12 Dec
Up and coming artiste, Precious Chukwujekwu Ajaebo, , born on August 26th, 2002, is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. With his culturally-unique style of music, he has captured the hearts of the people of Anambra State and beyond. Having discovered his passion for music at a young age, Ajaebo has…
9 Dec
Nigeria may have its fair share existential challenges but what cannot be thrown aside about the country is the surplus young population of creative minds. Entertainment is a major contributor to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and despite what seems to be a saturated industry in terms of performing act, freshly and uniquely gifted…
6 Dec
In a visionary move, Alhaji Dickson, the CEO of iMuzic Record Label, a prominent force in the Nigerian music industry, is set to make bigger waves in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The label boss ambitious plan includes the establishment of a music academy, designed to empower upcoming artists and talents, alongside bringing electrifying events to…
2 Dec
Nigerians' dominance in the world music industry has received yet another boost from American-based music Distribution Company, Empire Records and Pepsi Nigeria as they teamed up for Pepsi Music Academy (PMA)
26 Nov
Gbenga Daodu is a man of many good parts. He is a multi Instrumentalist, singer, gospel minister and media consultant, all rolled into one. The gangling dude started off working in the media space and then later moved into the gospel music genre, where he currently makes waves. Gbenga Daodu who hails from Ilupeju, Ekiti…
12 Nov
Nigeria, often referred to as the ‘Giant of Africa’, is not only celebrated for its rich cultural diversity but also for its vibrant music scene. While Afrobeats has taken the world by storm, there is so much more to Nigerian music than what the international audience gets to know. In this exploration, you will come…
5 Nov
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba avenged his split-decision defeat to Joe Goodall at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland by knocking out the Australian boxer in the fourth round of their 10-round fight at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, USA, on Sunday morning (Nigerian time). Ajagba, who was ushered into the arena…

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Anambra based Prophet Odumeje, popularly known as Indabosky Bahose, held his much publicised show at the Lighthouse Theatre, London, last Saturday. That is no longer news. What is news here is, the show fell short of all expectations.
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