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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again thrilled music lovers with his yearly tradition of sharing his favourite tracks, unveiling his much-anticipated playlist for 2024 on Saturday. Taking to his verified X account, Obama showcased his broad musical taste with a mix of global sounds and genres. Among the standout names on the list…
13 Dec
South African singer Tyla has emerged victorious, beating Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake to win the Top Afrobeats Artiste award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Tyla, who has been making waves globally with her hit track Water, outshone her Nigerian counterparts in a category often dominated by Afrobeat stars from…
5 Dec
Nigerian music stars Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have earned spots on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of 2024. The list, released December 3, celebrates exceptional albums that defined the year, and features these artistes for their unique contributions to the music scene. READ ALSO; FULL LIST: Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr bag 2025 MOBO Awards…
3 Dec
A fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Adelowo Omokhowa, aka Juice, has stated that the popular Edo-born artiste, Rema, showed them the possibility that a musician from Edo state can go global.
29 Nov
Nigerian musicians are proving that their art knows no limits, both locally and globally. With soulful rhythms, vibrant beats, and stories, they are not just entertaining but also creating records that resonate far beyond borders. Their success isn't just in the charts; it's in the millions of streams they gather within days, setting the pace…
21 Nov
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, is gearing up to perform for the first time at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Joining him on the prestigious stage is Afrobeat maestro Seun Kuti, who will be making a return to the globally celebrated festival. The organisers have also announced that…
21 Nov
Music fans to get N75m, trip to South Africa Coke Studio has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 campaign, ‘Beat the Drop’, featuring the return of Nigerian music sensations Ayra Starr, Rema, and Asake. This year’s campaign is set to celebrate the vibrant music fandom across Nigeria, while offering fans access to the artists and a…
10 Nov
The 2025 Grammy nominations have rolled in, and African musicians are making waves, showing the world the power and appeal of the continent’s sounds. This year, artists from Nigeria and beyond have snagged multiple nominations, proving that African music is no longer just a rising trend but a force that has truly arrived on the…
9 Nov
Nigerian music star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has etched his name in history with his hit song 'Calm Down Remix' featuring American pop sensation Selena Gomez. The remix has become the first Afrobeats track to cross a billion views on YouTube. As of Saturday, November 9, 2024 checks revealed that the video, uploaded…
8 Nov
Nigerian artistes, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Yemi Alade, Lojay, Rema, and Tems have all been nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards. Wizkid, nominated for his hit ‘MMS’, lands his 5th Grammy nod in the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category, which also features Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ in what marks his 11th Grammy nomination.…
8 Nov
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful platform for discovering and promoting new musical talent. For many Nigerian artists, social media has been the gateway to a successful music career, allowing them to connect with fans, showcase their skills, and gain recognition from major industry players. Here’s a list of the top…
17 Oct
Daniel Etiese Benson, better known as BNXN, has thrilled his fans with a new single entitled: "Fi Kan We Kan,” in which he featured Rema. The Gbagada-born artiste released the track today, October 17, 2024. ‘Fi Kan We Kan’ which translates to “use one thing to measure another” in Yoruba language, seems to be a…
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Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director/Chief Executive, National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, has advocated for the diversification of sources for funding education in Nigeria. “There is indeed the urgent need to diversify the sources of funding education in Nigeria,” she told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kaduna. According to her, other critical…
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Ugandan pop star Joshua Baraka returns to Lagos to promote his seven-track EP, Recess. He opens up to Guardian Music about his Pan-African collaborations, creative process, and his mission to inspire hope across Africa’s burgeoning music scene. “Yesterday was my birthday,” Joshua Baraka chuckled. “It was crazy; we went clubbing. I’m still recovering,” he said,…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over recent stampedes in Nigeria, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The incidents, reported in Okija (Anambra), Maitama (Abuja), and Ibadan (Oyo State), have drawn widespread attention and grief. In a statement released on Saturday night, Atiku described the events as "heartbreaking" and…
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2024 is signing off with a bang, and the accessory game is hotter than ever! From bold classics to eccentric trends, these pieces will carry you fashionably into 2025. Beaded purses are the statement bags we didn’t know we needed. Intricate, colourful, and artsy, they elevate any ensemble. Carry one, and boom—you’re a walking masterpiece!…
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The Kaduna State Peace Commission (KSPC) has declared year 2024 as peaceful year free from all kinds of violence. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of KSPC, Dr Sale Momale, made the disclosure during the Internal Reflections Meeting jointly organised by the commission and the US Institute of Peace (USIP), facilitated by AID Foundation in…
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Media personality Frank Edoho has criticised former presidential aide Reno Omokri for praising President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the absence of fuel queues during the festive season. Omokri, in a post on his X account, described this year’s yuletide season as historic, noting that it was the first in Nigeria’s history without fuel scarcity…
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Lagos witnessed a spiritual awakening as The Immersion, a transformative three-day camp meeting organised by Petra Christian Centre, captivated thousands at the D’Podium Events Center, Ikeja, from December 6th to 8th. With the theme “This is Jubilee,” the camp meeting delivered a divine encounter that left attendees uplifted, inspired, and renewed. The camp meeting commenced…
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The Trump-Vance Transition Team has backed Nigeria-based Massad Boulos, the Managing Director of SCOA Nigeria Plc, who was selected by United States President-elect, Donald Trump, to be his senior adviser on Arab and Middle-East Affairs, dismissing media attacks on him. Boulos has faced criticism following his selection by Trump. The SCOA managing director has been…
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The FCT Emergency Management Department(FEMD) has urged organisations intending to give out food items to the less privileged to involve security agencies as well as the department. The advice followed stampedes at rice-sharing venues across three states, two states: Anambra and Oyo states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), leaving scores dead and many injured.…
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A massive fire tore through the Yar-Dole motorcycle market in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday evening, leaving traders and residents devastated as the flames consumed shops and stalls worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, as the cause of the fire remains unknown, but its rapid spread left many unable to salvage…