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Events This Weekend; April 4th-6th
April 19, 2022
Dtone Martins + His Live Band Join Dtone Martins as he performs exciting soul music alongside his band. Special guests such as Olatunde, Aramide, T’mo, Ibk and GT will also be performing at the event. Date: Friday April 4th 2014 Time: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm Venue: 96, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street. Surulere. Lagos Open Mic Theatre presents Comedy … Continue reading Events This Weekend; April 4th-6th
The 2014 Edition of the Lagos Black Heritage Festival, LBHF, Will Focus on Music
April 19, 2022
The 2014 Lagos Black Heritage Festival will focus on music, organizers have announced with hope that the event will push aspiring musicians to take to other unexploited musical forms as an option to the current trend seen in the music industry. According to the Lagos state Commissioner of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Disun Holloway, the change … Continue reading The 2014 Edition of the Lagos Black Heritage Festival, LBHF, Will Focus on Music
Mandela Song Wins US Grand Prize
April 19, 2022
Songwriter and producer, Don Clarke, and lyricist Karl Bremer are the first South Africans to win the grand prize in the Great American Song Contest. They won an award for their song, “The Long Walk Is Over” dedicated to the late Nelson Mandela Bremer had written the song almost 10 years ago and sent the … Continue reading Mandela Song Wins US Grand Prize
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Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Releases New Single “Barren Land”
April 19, 2022
Nollywood actress and global icon, Omotola Jalade–Ekeinde returns to the music radar with a new tune titled ‘Barren Land’. The actress who took a break from music to face her foray into Hollywood teamed up with hit maker, Del’B on this new single where she sings about the down-trodden in the society. The single, ‘Barren … Continue reading Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Releases New Single “Barren Land”
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#2013: Album Releases, Endorsements and Events in Nigerian Entertainment Industry
April 19, 2022
2013 is almost over. Still in our 2013 review series; we look at major happenings in the Nigerian entertainment sector. Endorsement deals 2013 was the year of endorsement deals with the telecoms sector signing almost every artiste worthy of representing a prestigious brand. Although details of these deals were never revealed, and even when the … Continue reading #2013: Album Releases, Endorsements and Events in Nigerian Entertainment Industry
Dj Xclusive’s “No Time” Tops MTV’s Official Naija Top Ten … As D’banj’s “Finally” Enters the Chart
April 19, 2022
DJ Xclusive leads this week’s MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Powered by Star Music with “No Time”, displacing Timaya who slips to second place after two weeks atop the chart with “Ekoloma Demba”. MTV Base VJ Ehis is joined by Dotun in the Official Naija Top 10 studio to talk through the week’s hottest music videos, as “I’m Sorry” by Ill Bliss moves up one slot to number 4, … Continue reading Dj Xclusive’s “No Time” Tops MTV’s Official Naija Top Ten … As D’banj’s “Finally” Enters the Chart
Ice Prince debuts “I swear” on MTV’s Official Naija Top 10
April 19, 2022
BET award winner, Ice Prince who is currently preparing to drop his second album titled“Fire Of Zamani” has made it into the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten as his video, “I Swear” debuts on the chart at number 10 as singer-songwriter Timaya continues to head the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 with “Ekoloma Demba”. There are a lot of … Continue reading Ice Prince debuts “I swear” on MTV’s Official Naija Top 10
D’banj, Olamide, Phyno, Seyi Shay set for Hennessy Artistry finale this Saturday
April 19, 2022
Finally, Hennessy Artistry 2013 will come to a climax this Saturday, October 19th with the biggest concert at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. “The whole idea is to make this year’s Finale bigger and better than last year’s. All plans have been put in place for Saturday and our objective is to create a lasting memory … Continue reading D’banj, Olamide, Phyno, Seyi Shay set for Hennessy Artistry finale this Saturday
ConnectNigeriaTunes: Watch Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ Video
April 19, 2022
Following the success of both the single and dance competition of ‘Skelewu’, which saw Kiddy emerge winner of the $3000, HKN Music presents the official video, shot in London and directed by prolific director, Sesan.
EXCLUSIVE: D’banj to Celebrate A Decade of ‘Good Music’ With Album Launch in 2014
April 19, 2022
Oladapo Oyebanjo, arguably one of Nigeria’s finest artistes in the past decade, has revealed plans to celebrate ten years of producing ‘good music’ to his teeming fans across the globe. The artiste, popularly known by his stage name, D’Banj, began his career with Mo’ Hits Records before deciding to explore newer challenges by signing on … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: D’banj to Celebrate A Decade of ‘Good Music’ With Album Launch in 2014
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Don Jazzy, P-Square and D’banj are Nigeria’s Richest Music Stars – Forbes
April 19, 2022
Forbes Africa recently released a top ten list of highest paid music stars in Africa. The Magazine responsible for Africa’s rich and powerful list, used factors such as endorsements, record deals and hits by the stars, to determine the ranking order among the music entertainers. United States based African Hip-hop artiste, Akon, ranked number one, … Continue reading Don Jazzy, P-Square and D’banj are Nigeria’s Richest Music Stars – Forbes
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Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore
April 19, 2022
Gidilounge is an innovative digital media company that is in the business of re-inventing the way Africans discover, listen and enjoy African music. First they started as an on-line music streaming site, then they grew into a full blown African music website, complete with news and fresh releases. Then they expanded into creating an internet radio … Continue reading Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore
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Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene
April 19, 2022
Karen Igho, winner of the sixth episode of the Big Brother Africa reality show, has taken her talents into music, and is set to feature on a song with MMM records’ Kido. The song, titled Jump and Pass, is set to be released later this month. She promises that it would be good, and expresses in … Continue reading Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene
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New Music: Won Wa Mi by J-Rhythm
April 19, 2022
Ace hip-hop/rap artiste J-Rhythm delivers this hot Single Won Wa Mi (Efizzee) produced by the well known E-kelly. This gospel song is urban hip and has lots of swag lyrics. Y’all ready to dance? Then listen/download here. Enjoy.
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Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After
April 19, 2022
The King of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti died on August 2nd, 1997. Whichever angle you want to view it from, Fela is a great man. I chose the present tense ‘is’ in describing him because 16 years after his demise, he still lives in the hearts of millions of people; his music still inspires scores … Continue reading Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After
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