Archives Tag: Music

Awards

April 19, 2022

Burna boy made quite an impression at the recently held Soundcity MVP Awards. The afro-fusion artiste, whose name is Damini Ogulu, won the most plaques – four in total at the 2019 edition of the awards which held last weekend in Lagos. He won the ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Listener’s Choice’ and ‘Best Male MVP’ … Continue reading Burna Boy Wins African Artiste of the Year 2018

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Year In Review

April 19, 2022

People   Joe Blankson put the lives of 25 boat passengers before his own in a rescue mission that cost him his life on Thursday June 28, 2018. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/08/everyday-heroes-blankson-dies-after-rescuing-13-drowning-boat-passengers/   Nigerian kids dance group, Ikorodu Dream Catchers, got a surprise Easter visit from super model, Naomi Campbell. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/04/ikorodu-dream-catchers-get-easter-visit-naomi-campbell/   A year long protest against the inhumane … Continue reading Year In Review: Nigeria In 2018 On Connect Nigeria

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Music

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

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Sade Adu‘s second movie soundtrack in eight years, ‘The Big Unknown’, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Original Song’ at the 2019 Oscars. The song which was released in November was Sade’s second movie soundtrack this year, following her eight-year hiatus. It was written for the Steve McQueen-directed mystery film; ‘Widows‘. Her first movie soundtrack for … Continue reading Sade Adu’s Second Song in Eight Years Nominated For Oscars

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Music

April 19, 2022

2018 has seen the emergence of a number of new music acts and great projects, with notable names shying away from releasing own albums. As the year dovetails to an end, let’s take a look at 5 studio albums that were outstanding this year (in no particular order). ‘The Mayor of Lagos’ by Mayorkun Mayorkun’s … Continue reading 5 Favourite Albums of 2018

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Music

April 19, 2022

Brumeh “Brum3h” Oghenekaro challenges many of our conventions. Brum3h together with Golddrummachine, make up the group called To Name A Few. Although his partner in the group has had several solo breakouts, Brum3h was yet to make a meaningful solo effort until last year when the debut single “White Collar Man”, was released. The song … Continue reading Song of the Week: ‘White Collar Man’ by Brum3h

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Children, Adults, Young, Old, Students, Diplomats, Politicians, Soldiers, Athletes. The list goes on and on.   In summary, Patriots; both at home and in the Diaspora, sing the song; a tune that is hummed with delight, a sound that brings hope, a confession that deepens convictions. The Current Nigerian National Anthem; “Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase

By jeremiah

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Owambe is a Yoruba word which slowly crept into the sociology of most urbanised Nigerians. The Ijebus are especially known for their love for wanting to celebrate every single thing with a party. At owambe-type events, it is typical to see guests who don’t mind dancing like crazy to music by rare and expensive local … Continue reading Owambe, Wild Partying and Being Happy-Go-Lucky

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Social Media

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

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Events

April 19, 2022

The Experience 2018 The Experience Lagos is the biggest gospel music event on the planet. This years edition is the 13th and will be headlined by Kirk Franklin, Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Nathaniel Bassey, Tope Alabi, and more. Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos. Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM till dawn Entry … Continue reading Events This Weekend

By akwaowowillie

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

A few artists have made their mark this year, some from total obscurity, and others only making a buzz in the local scene prior, but have disrupted the status quo enough this year to earn a place among Nigerian music’s biggest names. Here are our top 5. Teni Social media is already awash with the … Continue reading Top 5 New Artistes of 2018

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Entertainment

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

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Music

April 19, 2022

Timi Dakolo‘s latest song is a highlife love tune, another of the many songs that the Bayelsa-born vocalist has dedicated to his beloved wife Busola. It is a song every intending couple should consider adding to their wedding playlist. Timi rose to fame after winning Idols West Africa in 2007. He currently has one album. This … Continue reading Song Of The Week: ‘I Never Know Say’ – Timi Dakolo

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Arts

April 19, 2022

Alluring works of art, good music and the perfect scenery brought many art lovers from all around Lagos to Tribe Fest 2018, organized by Executive Initiative (EI). EI is a philanthropic organization created by a group of young Nigerians committed to the development of their immediate communities as a first step to making a positive … Continue reading Tribe Fest 2018

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Enugu State, apart from being home to some of Nigeria’s finest music acts, has played host to some of the entertainment industries biggest names. This month, the coal city state will be hosting a long list of gospel ministers, including legendary American worship singer Don Moen, at an end of year concert tagged “Good Morning … Continue reading House On The Rock, Enugu Hosts Don Moen In #GoodMorningEnugu Gospel Music Concert

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