Archives Tag: Singer
Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
April 19, 2022
Sonny Okosun was born on 1st January 1947. He was a musician from Edo state, Nigeria and was best known as the leader of the Ozzidi band. He named his band Ozzidi after a renowned Ijaw river god, but to Okosun the meaning was “there is a message”. His surname is sometimes spelt Okosuns … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
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Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
April 19, 2022
Born 17th May, 1952, respected as a living legend, referred to as the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, and journalist, politician, recording artist and X Factor series judge. She is from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato, North Local Government Area … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
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Song of the Week – ‘Solomon’ by Ikon
April 19, 2022
“Solomon”, by brand new single by rapper- producer Ikon Ekwuyasi is our song of the week. Ikon has, for a long time, been the man behind a number of Nigerian urban hit songs, working with Lynxx, Show Dem Camp and Collectiv3,among other indigenous music artistes and groups. Only recently he moved from being the man … Continue reading Song of the Week – ‘Solomon’ by Ikon
Sade Adu’s Second Song in Eight Years Nominated For Oscars
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
Music Videos We Love
April 19, 2022
Wonder Woman – Davido The video is a celebration of the women folk. Strong, dependable Nigerian women who have made meaningful achievements and positively impacted their society. It features cameo appearances by some of these women, including Tara Fela-Durotoye, pioneer Nigerian beautician and founder of House of Tara; Kaffy, Nigeria’s multiple record holder in dance … Continue reading Music Videos We Love
Tiwa’s New Single Hits Airwaves on Thursday
April 19, 2022
Tiwa Savage has announced the release of her brand new single “One”. The afro-pop singer and Mavin Record’s first lady has featured in the trending “Fever” music video with Wizkid, as well as D’banj’s “Shake it” in the last few weeks. Other singles released by the singer this year include “Lova Lova”, “Labalaba”, “Tiwa’s Vibe”, … Continue reading Tiwa’s New Single Hits Airwaves on Thursday
Banky W To Run For House Of Representatives
April 19, 2022
Music is a beautiful form of art, influential, and possesses the power to evoke deep emotions that can transform the heart of just about anybody. Music brings people together and gives them a common cause. The great Fela Anikulapo Kuti, known for his disruptive Afrobeat style, understood the efficacy of this art. He was the … Continue reading Banky W To Run For House Of Representatives
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Women You Should Know: Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe
April 19, 2022
Christy Uduak Esssien-Igbokwe, in her time, was regarded as Nigeria’s First Lady of Songs. Sadly, her fame was short-lived as death took her away too soon. The Akwa-Ibom State-born Christy Igbokwe, according to the predictions of fortune tellers, would be a great icon. True to the foretold destiny, Christy was one of the foremost, being … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe
Tiwa Savage Makes History At MTV EMA
April 19, 2022
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has made history as the first female artiste to win the award for the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The Afro-pop singer was nominated alongside fellow Nigerian and former EMA award winner, Davido, South Africa’s DistructionBoyz and Shekinah, DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Nyashinski from Kenya. She … Continue reading Tiwa Savage Makes History At MTV EMA
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Celebrities Who Are Behind Your Favourite Slangs
April 19, 2022
Every year there are always slangs which go viral and make that year memorable for Nigerians. This year, many of such slangs have emerged, which Nigerians use on a daily basis to elicit humour and create fun on social media. Most times this slangs come up when Nigerian celebs use them in their songs or movies hence, … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Celebrities Who Are Behind Your Favourite Slangs
Tim Godfrey Bags Doctorate Degree
April 19, 2022
Contemporary gospel singer, Tim Godfrey, has been awarded a honorary doctorate degree. The RoxNation boss was awarded the honorary doctor of fine arts, Musicology by the Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Atlanta, Georgia, with all the rights and privileges, on the 28th of October 2018. An excited Godfrey, who was nominated for the award by … Continue reading Tim Godfrey Bags Doctorate Degree
Music Videos We Love: ‘Ariwo Ko’ – Adekunle Gold
April 19, 2022
Our music video of the week is the internationally acclaimed video for the hit song Ariwo Ko off Adekunle Gold‘s debut album aptly titled Gold. The album art was released by the singer, songwriter and graphic artist on 18th July 2016, along with the track list for the album, not very long after he had successfully … Continue reading Music Videos We Love: ‘Ariwo Ko’ – Adekunle Gold
Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Starboy, singer and CEO of Starboy Entertainment Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has been honored by Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota in the United States of America. Dayton, declared the 6th of October henceforth as Minnesota’s Wizkid Day in honor of the Nigerian afropop icon. Icon Among his many achievements inspiring the … Continue reading Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
Banky W And Adesua Etomi Among Most Influential People of African Descent
April 19, 2022
The 2018 list of Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has been unveiled, and Nigerian power couple, Banky W and Adesua Etomi, made the list, along with other Nigerians in the music and film industry. MIPAD The unveiling was made during the MIPAD Recognition Week, which lasted from September 28 through October 4, 2018 in New … Continue reading Banky W And Adesua Etomi Among Most Influential People of African Descent
Mr P Wins First Award for Best International Male Artist
April 19, 2022
Former member of the now defunct P-square, Mr P, has won his first award since the duo split last year. The singer won the award for Best International Male Artist over the weekend at the 2018 edition of the International Achievement Recognition Awards (IARA). The Ebeano singer was nominated in two award categories; Best Male … Continue reading Mr P Wins First Award for Best International Male Artist
