Archives Tag: Music
Social Media Accounts To Follow: Members Of The Sweet Boys Association (SBA)
April 19, 2022
If you’ve been active on social media, you must have come across the phrase, Sweet Boy Association (SBA). The Sweet Boys Association is a term used to classify a prestigious group of men who have to follow a certain code of conduct and comport themselves in the best ways possible. The association was created by … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: Members Of The Sweet Boys Association (SBA)
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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Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
April 19, 2022
The talking drum is a percussion instrument particularly popular with Fuji and Juju music and other music genres associated with Yoruba culture. It is so called because its pitch and sound can be modulated to imitate the tone and prosody of human speech. It can be used by a skilled drummer to practically imitate any … Continue reading Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
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
Song of the Week: ‘Starlight’ – Cobhams Asuquo
April 19, 2022
Starlight is a brand new song by our favourite music producer Cobhams Asuquo, released barely twenty-four hours ago. It is the latest in a series of hit singles from the award-winning producer who held the AMVCA audience spellbound with his performance only a few weeks ago. Here is what the legendary music producer says about the … Continue reading Song of the Week: ‘Starlight’ – Cobhams Asuquo
Adekunle Gold’s ‘About 30’ Makes NEA Nominations For ‘Album Of The Year’
April 19, 2022
The nomination list for the 2018 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) has been released by the organisers, with Simi, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Davido leading with two nominations each. Adekunle Gold‘s About 30 album is being nominated for Album of the year along with Simisola by Simi, Sugarcane by Tiwa … Continue reading Adekunle Gold’s ‘About 30’ Makes NEA Nominations For ‘Album Of The Year’
Top 4 Music Videos On Our Playlist This Week
April 19, 2022
This week witnessed the release of some of the finest music videos from the Nigeria’s top artistes. Here are the top four videos on our playlist this week: Praiz – Best Part Praiz has just released a brand new video for his new song ‘Best Part’. In the video, Praize thrills with unbeatable vocals and … Continue reading Top 4 Music Videos On Our Playlist This Week
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
Bouqui Releases Video For ‘King David’
April 19, 2022
Foremost Nigerian gospel rap artist, Bouqui, has released a video for her second single, King David. The first single, titled Victory Song, was released a few weeks ago. Both songs will be part of the body of work which will be released as the rap artist’s fifth studio album. Bouqui Bouqui was born Bukola Folayan. … Continue reading Bouqui Releases Video For ‘King David’
Sade Releases New Material For Hollywood Movie ‘Widows’
April 19, 2022
British Nigerian soul and R’n’B star singer, Sade Adu, has dropped a second single this year. Her latest song is a contribution to a new Hollywood film expected to appear in cinemas next month. The song, titled The Big Unknown, features in Steve McQueen’s new movie, Widows. Sade’s last song was Flowers to the Universe which … Continue reading Sade Releases New Material For Hollywood Movie ‘Widows’
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?
Song Of The Week: ‘Ijoba Orun’ – Lara George
April 19, 2022
Ijoba Orun is a mellow and soulful song from Lara George’s debut album, ‘Forever In My Heart’. The song is rendered in Yoruba and is a passionate plea not to miss the ultimate reward of being a believer. It describes the world as a marketplace – transient and mundane – but heaven as an eternal … Continue reading Song Of The Week: ‘Ijoba Orun’ – Lara George
Starboy’s Nike Jerseys Sell Out In Minutes
April 19, 2022
Wizkid has announced on his Instagram page another shocker in a string of successes. His Nike jerseys sold out within minutes! The Starboy branded Jerseys, a collaboration with sports equipment brand, Nike – described as “a celebration of his Nigerian roots” – sold for ₦30,506 each, and sold out in a record ten minutes. … Continue reading Starboy’s Nike Jerseys Sell Out In Minutes
Music Videos We Love
April 19, 2022
This week we are going back a few years to bring up some of our best videos of all time. T.Y. Bello – Ekundayo Ekundayo is a song from TY Bello‘s 2008 “Greenland” album. The song addresses the importance of child adoption. It celebrates madam Janet Ekundayo, who has cared for orphans since the 1940’s, … Continue reading Music Videos We Love
