Archives Tag: Afrobeat
Did You Know? – Nigerian Afro Gospel Music
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Afro-Gospel music is a dynamic and evolving genre that combines African rhythms with traditional gospel themes and modern sounds. It has captivated audiences both within and outside religious circles by blending faith with cultural expression in a way that deeply resonates with Nigerian and African experiences. To truly understand the origin and continued … Continue reading Did You Know? – Nigerian Afro Gospel Music
Odumodublvck: A Fusion of Afrobeat, Drill, and Trap
April 19, 2022
Odumodublvck, a Nigerian rapper, has gained recognition for his distinctive fusion of Afrobeat, drill, and trap elements in his music. His artistic style is distinguished by its dark and gritty undertones, with lyrical themes delving into social commentary, personal reflections, and the raw realities of life in Nigeria. Additionally, listeners have noted the incorporation … Continue reading Odumodublvck: A Fusion of Afrobeat, Drill, and Trap
NBA All-Star Weekend Features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema
April 19, 2022
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the NBA ALL-Star Weekend will be starring an Afrobeats-themed performance. Three Nigerian superstars – GRAMMY Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, and 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, Tems, and Rema – will headline the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show. Following the performance, the NBA family will … Continue reading NBA All-Star Weekend Features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema
Davido Nominated For Future Awards Africa’s Young Person Of The Year
April 19, 2022
David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, has been named as one of the possible honorees for the much hankered after award, the Young Person of the Year at the 2018 edition of Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa. Nominees The list of nominees for the Young Person of the Year as released by The Future Awards … Continue reading Davido Nominated For Future Awards Africa’s Young Person Of The Year
Nigerian Stars Dazzle At The Global Citizen Festival
April 19, 2022
The Global Citizen Festival held on Sunday night, 2nd December 2018 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa with performances from Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, D’banj and Femi Kuti alongside Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher and Ed Sheeran. Nigeria’s Starboy, Wizkid, was one of the artists who kicked off the event, performing his legendary hit song ‘Ojuelegba’, … Continue reading Nigerian Stars Dazzle At The Global Citizen Festival
Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
April 19, 2022
Time flies and people tend to move on to new things and forgetting both people and situations. Nonetheless, there are some people that cannot be ‘moved’ away from or forgotten. Okay, maybe not ‘cannot’, but it will be safe to say, should be constantly remembered especially for their impact in/beyond their generation. In a world … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
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Bright Chimezie, Omawunmi & Johnny Drille Take Afropolitan Vibes To A New Level
April 19, 2022
Lagosians will not forget in a hurry how they danced their hearts away at Muri Okunola park – Victoria Island – on Friday night, as Naija’s liveliest party, Afropolitan Vibes marked its 50th edition. Performances by legendary high-life singer, Bright Chimezie, Omawunmi and Johnny Drille, had the crowd totally mesmerized — bobbing their heads and … Continue reading Bright Chimezie, Omawunmi & Johnny Drille Take Afropolitan Vibes To A New Level
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Music Videos We Love
April 19, 2022
Great sounds and jaw-dropping videos have been rife in the Nigerian music industry lately. The kind of music videos that make you proud to be Nigerian, something we have in common with the artistes and producers who make them. Here are two of our favourite videos for the week: Omawumi – Malowa feat. DJ Spinall & Slimcase … Continue reading Music Videos We Love
Events This Weekend
April 19, 2022
Weekends are for events, and here are a few you might want to attend. After Dark with DJ Jimmy Jatt Hard Rock Cafe will be hosting DJ Jimmy Jatt this weekend, and it promises to be a banging party with plenty of music and fun. Date: Friday, 14th September 2018. Time: 10:00 PM. Venue: Hard … Continue reading Events This Weekend
Nigerian Songs That Define Our Memories Of The 80’s
April 19, 2022
Nigerian music has evolved, from being predominantly influenced by the then popular reggae culture to the now popular Afro beat, hip-hop, soul and RnB influenced songs, the likes of which you here everyday in the country. The music videos have also improved from the very poor visuals (well, we didn’t know any better). So much … Continue reading Nigerian Songs That Define Our Memories Of The 80’s
Did You Know Fela’s Grandfather Was The First Nigerian To Release a Music Album?
April 19, 2022
Reverend Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, grandfather of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was the first ever Nigerian to have recorded and released an album. Church boy The clergyman, who also happens to be the great-grandfather of the Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, had been composing music since 1878. His songs were predominantly indigenous gospel songs … Continue reading Did You Know Fela’s Grandfather Was The First Nigerian To Release a Music Album?
Bantu Returns From Germany
April 19, 2022
The Afrocentric music band – Bantu, led by Ade Bantu – has returned home, having rounded off its tour of Germany. Touring The band embarked on the Germany tour in July, after concluding their West African Tour in April. The tour ended on Sunday 22nd July with a massively attended concert at the YUCA Cclub, Koln. … Continue reading Bantu Returns From Germany
Wizkid Celebrates Birthday: What You Need to Know About the Singer
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Afrobeat sensation, Wizkid, turned 28 on Monday 16 July; here is what you need to know about the artiste. Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on the 16th of July 1990 to Yoruba parents in Western Nigeria. His romance with music started at age 11 with the music group, Glorious Five. The group comprised … Continue reading Wizkid Celebrates Birthday: What You Need to Know About the Singer
Falz Headlines Trace Live This Weekend On ‘Becoming Falz TheBahdGuy’
April 19, 2022
Just after hosting of the French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Afrika Shrine, Trace TV is set for yet another spectacular event. The media firm is ready for a phenomenal theatrical performance by outstanding Nigerian rapper, Falz. This Trace Live edition, “Becoming Falz TheBahdGuy”, is the fourth of its kind. In the maiden edition, … Continue reading Falz Headlines Trace Live This Weekend On ‘Becoming Falz TheBahdGuy’
Did You Know…? Fela Kuti Once Tried to Run For President
April 19, 2022
I bet you didn’t know that legendary Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, once declared his intention to run for the office of president of the federal republic of Nigeria. Movement of the People Party After returning from the 1978 Berlin Jazz festival, Fela was deserted by his band who had heard rumours that he wanted to … Continue reading Did You Know…? Fela Kuti Once Tried to Run For President
