Archives Tag: Femi Kuti
Reliance Health Raises $40 Million Series B Funding
April 19, 2022
There has been a tremendous growth of health tech globally since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation launched the use of telemedicine, virtual care, and drug delivery in providing health care services, to the masses. This in essence fuelled investors’ interest in the health sector. Investment also seeped down to Africa as there … Continue reading Reliance Health Raises $40 Million Series B Funding
Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigeria is leading the African entertainment space especially the music industry. This assertion was confirmed by the Grammy Awards on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, after five Nigerian artistes bagged five nominations for the prestigious global awards. Read more about Entertainment Legendary musician, Femi Kuti, who is the son of late music … Continue reading Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
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Femi Kuti To Perform At 2019 AFCON Opening Ceremony
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, will thrill the crowd with his compelling arrangement of delightful afro-music at the opening ceremony of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The legendary singer, who is also a four time Grammy Award nominee (2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013), will share the big stage with two other international acts; … Continue reading Femi Kuti To Perform At 2019 AFCON Opening Ceremony
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Seun Kuti Gets Grammy Awards Nomination
April 19, 2022
Crown prince of Afrobeat, Seun Kuti, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. His March 2018 album “Black Times” was nominated for ‘Best World Music Album’ According to the awards website, the award category recognizes “albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental World Music recordings.” in his father’s footsteps Seun … Continue reading Seun Kuti Gets Grammy Awards Nomination
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
April 19, 2022
Twitter Goes Wild After News Of Small Doctor’s Arrest On Monday, news broke the internet that Nigerian musician Small Doctor had been arrested for allegedly threatening a police officer with a firearm at a traffic store in Lagos. Trust Nigerians to have no chill as they immediately jumped on the Twitter bandwagon to address the … Continue reading Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
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
App Of The Week: Kangpe
April 19, 2022
Have you ever thought of the possibility of receiving diagnosis about a physical ailment through an app without having to visit a hospital? With Kangpe, this is now a reality and health care has become more accessible for the average Nigerian who may not have access to a physical hospital. Although Kangpe by no means, … Continue reading App Of The Week: Kangpe
See Which Nigerians Left A Lasting Impression On Billboard World Charts
April 19, 2022
Billboard Magazine is a popular music magazine, especially popular in the 80s and 90s. Billboard is known for its music charts, most famously, the Hot 100 Chart and the 200 Album Chart. Little wonder it was big news when Wizkid’s collaboration with Drake, titled One Dance, recently made it to number one on the Billboard Hot … Continue reading See Which Nigerians Left A Lasting Impression On Billboard World Charts
Femi Kuti Has Broken World Record by Playing Longest Single Note
April 19, 2022
The Afro-beat king Femi Kuti ranks as a living legend after he broke the world record by playing the longest single note on the saxophone which lasted for 46 minutes and 38 seconds. This record surpassed the previous record set by Kenny G in 1997 when he played a note that lasted for 45 minutes … Continue reading Femi Kuti Has Broken World Record by Playing Longest Single Note
What Makes A Person An Entrepreneur?
April 19, 2022
Not everyone wants to “do their own thing”. Some would rather remain in what they see as the safety of an ‘office job’, instead of heading into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. They consider the risks associated with running their own venture as too great for them to live with. But there are those who … Continue reading What Makes A Person An Entrepreneur?
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Femi Kuti Unfazed Despite Loss at 2014 Grammy Awards
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti, who lost for the fourth time at the Grammy Awards, says he not bothered about coming up short at the Awards this year, stating that the nomination made his year. “Congrats to the winners, the nomination already made my year, not winning won’t spoil it,” Femi said via his Twitter account … Continue reading Femi Kuti Unfazed Despite Loss at 2014 Grammy Awards
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Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti has received his fourth Grammy Award nomination in the last 10 years. The son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. Others in the category include French group Gipsy Kings, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Indian musician Ravi Shankar. … Continue reading Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
2013 Felabration Kicks Off
April 19, 2022
Felabration, the annual festival of music and arts commemorating the life and times of Nigerian music icon, the late Fela Anikulakpo Kuti will kick off officially on Monday 14th of October 2013 with “Fela Debate” to be chaired and moderated by Femi Falana (SAN), while Nana Rita Marley, Prof. John Collins, Vivien Goldman and Prof. Sola Olorunyomi are … Continue reading 2013 Felabration Kicks Off
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Rita Marley To Attend Felabration
April 19, 2022
THE 2013 edition of Felabration, a concert which celebrates the life and times of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to hold soon. Rita Marley, widow of late reggae icon, Bob Marley, is expected at the event. Rita Marley will arrive Lagos and grace the event as a special guest speaker, and would be sharing … Continue reading Rita Marley To Attend Felabration
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Come and Enjoy The Night Of The Masters Concert!
April 19, 2022
The September 13th of this year would see six legends in the Nigerian music industry gather on a stage for a concert tagged ‘Night With The Masters’. Ebenezer Obey, Femi Kuti, Bright Chimezie, Wasiu Ayinde, Shina Peters and Onyeka Owenu will perform at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos for a never before seen … Continue reading Come and Enjoy The Night Of The Masters Concert!
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