Asa to Headline the MTN Bush Fire Festival
Nigerian-French musician, Asa, is billed to perform at the 2019 edition of the MTN Bush Fire Festival holding in Swaziland in May. The jazz, pop and indie pop singer will be performing along with artists from all over Africa, including: Kenyan “Blinky” Bill Sellanga, Swaziland Music Awards (SWAMA) winner of the lifetime achievement award; Smiles […]
‘Zero Hour’ Brings Together The Best Of Nollywood And Kannywood
One month from today, 22nd March 2019 is the official release date for the star-studded romantic thriller ,“Zero Hour” The film, shot in Abuja and Accra, follows the story of the Janus-faced, Alhaji Danlami (Richard Mofe-Damijo), and Zamani (Alex Ekubo), the returnee heir to a vast empire, who wants to take over his late father’s […]
7 New Gospel Songs You Should Listen To
Here are seven Gospel songs which will be well worth a listen. Zamar – Dear God (2) ft. Jlyricz & Mayor & Maroqs If you are a fan of gospel rap, then you will love this. Zamar is a Christian rap/hip hop act. The lady rapper hit the scene last year with ‘Dear God’. ‘Dear […]
Kechi Okwuchi Emerges in Top 12 at America’s Got Talent – The Champions 2019
America’s Got Talent – The Champions has just ended after several episodes that kept viewers glued to their TV sets. The show, described as the “Olympics of Talent”, had contestants comprising winners, finalists and other successful participants from previous seasons the competition, alongside acts from other “Got Talent” franchises in other parts of the world.There […]
Song of the Week: ‘Pray’ by Teni & Phyno
Teni and Phyno collaborate in the December 2018 single titled, “Pray”. Last year was perhaps the most rewarding year in Teni‘s music career. She worked with the likes of Adekunle Gold, Shizzi, Phyno and Mayorkun, and won The Headies’ Rookie of the Year, SoundCity MVP Awards Festival’s Best New Artist and Nigeria Entertainment Award’s Most […]
Did You Know? NTA Jos Was The First TV Station In West Africa To Broadcast In Colour
The first terrestrial television broadcast in Africa was from Ibadan (now NTA Ibadan) in 1959, in the present day Oyo state. TV stations began to spring up soon after in various locations, but they all broadcast in black and white until Benue/Plateau Television (BPTV) Jos, now NTA Jos, took television one notch higher with its […]
Top Online Platforms With The Best Nollywood Content
With elections slated for 23rd February and, yet again, another inevitable lock-down of businesses and restriction of movement this coming weekend, you might be wondering how to enjoy the rest of your day, after casting your vote of course. Not to worry. Just have your drinks, and popcorn ready, find a comfortable position, turn off […]
Best 11 Love Songs by Timi Dakolo, Inspired by His Wife
Timi Dakolo isn’t just a phenomenal singer, he does love songs as no other Nigerian music artiste does. You do not just hear the song, he communicates the emotion behind the lyrics with every tone. The winner of the inaugural season of Idol West Africa released his long-awaited debut “Beautiful Noise” album in 2011. The […]
Valentine’s Day Throwback Thursday Playlist
Valentine’s day is usually characterized by romantic gestures, and in the tradition of commemorating the lover’s day, here are some love songs that will remind you of those days you had a crush on that boy or girl, that first time you were asked out on a date, or when you would cuddle up in […]
World Radio Day; Celebrating Radio, The Medium That Has Most Revolutionalized Communication & Entertainment
Imagine the sea without water, Earth without oxygen and a world without radio. 13th February was adopted by UNESCO as World Radio Day, a day chosen to celebrate the single technology that has most revolutionized the way people have communicated over the years. The theme for this year’s World Radio Day is “Dialogue, Tolerance and […]
Ibra Ake; The Only Nigerian To Win at the 2019 Grammys
Nigerian-American producer, Ibra Ake, was the only Nigerian to win a Grammy at the 61st Grammy Awards which held on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Ake was one of the creative directors of the music video that made the most wins at the 2019 Grammys, winning “Best Music Video”, “Best Rap/Sung Performance,” […]
Seun Kuti Apologises For Failing To Perform At The Grammy’s
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, and leader of the legendary Egypt 80 band, has apologized for his failure to perform at the 2019 Grammy’s as earlier announced. The youngest son of the Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti, who has led his father’s band since he was 14, was scheduled to perform at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards […]
Music Videos We Love
.Welcome to a new week – the first week of the general electionss. It’s a season of conscious songs, many drawing attention of Nigerian citizens to their civic responsibility to choose good leadership. Some of these videos made it into our list of favorites this week. Vote Not For Sale – 2Baba Ft Teni, MI […]
Tim Godfrey, Eben Lead On The Africa Gospel Awards Nominations Table
Nigerian gospel artistes Tim Godfrey and Eben are leading with the most nominations on the Africa Gospel Awards Nominations 2019 nominations list. Tim Godfrey was nominated in eight categories including African Gospel Producer of the Year and African Gospel Artiste of the Year, while Eben got seven nominations, including Song of the Year. The two […]
Did You Know? Davido’s ‘Fall’ Is The Longest Charting Nigerian Song On Billboard
Did you know that Davido’s 2017 hit, ‘Fall’ is longest charting Nigerian song on Billboard? The DMW boss made a post on his Instagram account in December 2018, expressing surprise at his Billboard debut, and thanking his American fans after ‘Fall’ was enlisted on the world’s number one music charts. The song debuted at number […]
NBC Introduces Internet-Free Video On Demand Service
The National Broadcasting Commission is partnering with Free-to-air TV and Radio service provider, FREETV, and Nigerian pay TV service, PLAY TV ,to provide Nigerians with a unique video on demand solution which it calls PlayVod. The DG of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, made the announcement at the launch of the service […]