Archives Tag: song of the week
Song Of The Week: Olobe By TiwaDara
April 19, 2022
TiwaDara has this lazy drag to his vocals that effectively pulls you along with his singing. On Olobe, you’re not quite sure what the lyrics are for the first few minutes, but you’re interested because whatever it sounds good. Granted, this isn’t one of the best reasons to like a song, but Olobe is an … Continue reading Song Of The Week: Olobe By TiwaDara
Song of the Week: Mr. XLNC by TMXO & Lady Donli
April 19, 2022
Another smooth groove brought to you by the Connect Nigeria entertainment column: Mr. XLNC isn’t exactly a recent song, but it’s worth taking note of. The track was produced by TMXO and released in November for the Art X Festival on an album called Making the Mavericks. The two other tracks on the album feature … Continue reading Song of the Week: Mr. XLNC by TMXO & Lady Donli
Song of the Week – Radar by Alpha P
April 19, 2022
By September last year, you could almost feel the Nigerian entertainment industry struggling to breathe. Tensions were high, at least for spectators (like me) of what had now become extreme sports. It was difficult to keep track of all the latest hits, and in the scramble for excellence, a lot of upcoming artistes were left … Continue reading Song of the Week – Radar by Alpha P
Song of the Week: 12 Days by Alpha Ojini
April 19, 2022
2019 was an incredible year for everything ‘Afro’, but a special kind of frenzy has come with the rocket rise of this signature sound. Too many upcoming and even contemporary acts in the Nigerian music industry are determined to get their own piece of the cake, and even though this ambition is not a bad … Continue reading Song of the Week: 12 Days by Alpha Ojini
Song of the Week: Sade by Sarz & Wurld
April 19, 2022
The illustrious Nigerian producer, Sarz and enigmatic singer Wurld, collaborated to create the project our song of the week is couched in. I Like Girls With Trobul, the album with SADE listed as track 5, was released on the 8th of November. Proceed with caution. Not every song on I Love Girls With Trobul is … Continue reading Song of the Week: Sade by Sarz & Wurld
Song of the Week: Scatter by Fireboy DML
April 19, 2022
Our song of the week is Scatter, a track on Fireboy DML’s Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps album. Let’s start with the music video. Have you seen it? If you haven’t yet, you need to grab some popcorn and settle down because Clarence Peters went wild with this one. The music video is set in two … Continue reading Song of the Week: Scatter by Fireboy DML
Song of the Week: Wait and See by Fireboy DML
April 19, 2022
“One man, one city, one night, one street, one journey, one dream.” Our song of the week starts out slow. Fireboy DML introduces us to the solitary nature of his humble beginnings. It’s lonely at first when you’re chasing a dream. On top of that, you have to deal with the burden of carrying your … Continue reading Song of the Week: Wait and See by Fireboy DML
Song of the Week: All for You by Joeboy
April 19, 2022
The emPawa Foundation calls itself Africa’s first music incubator programme. Mr. Eazi, one of the most eccentric and charismatic artistes to find success in Nigeria’s music scene, conceived the emPawa model in 2018, as a vehicle for the development of artistes. Referring to the power of a dream, Mr. Eazi says, “It’s something I wish … Continue reading Song of the Week: All for You by Joeboy
Song of the Week: Iyawo Jinmi by Jinmi Abduls
April 19, 2022
Jinmi Abduls is a 22-year-old singer, producer, and songwriter. He’s a real triple threat because, with songs like Abena and Slowly, Jinmi has used his silky voice and ear for melodies to build a strong fanbase that is very supportive of his craft. In a 2018 interview with The Cable, Jinmi said: “Everyday, every week … Continue reading Song of the Week: Iyawo Jinmi by Jinmi Abduls
Song of the Week: Billionaire by Teni
April 19, 2022
The song we present to you this week is Billionaire, the most recent hit by one of Nigeria’s latest sensations: Teni the Entertainer. Since the success of her breakout hit Askamaya in 2018, Teni has become popular for using her music to praise Nigeria’s most successful individuals. If you remember, some of the most memorable … Continue reading Song of the Week: Billionaire by Teni
Song Of The Week: What Makes You Sure By Nonso Amadi
April 19, 2022
What Make You Sure by the boy-wonder and alternative singer, Nonso Amadi, is a smooth love song with an irresistible beat and lyrics that make you think. In the song, Nonso seems to be talking to a love interest who keeps accusing him of being involved with other girls. He tries to reassure her that … Continue reading Song Of The Week: What Makes You Sure By Nonso Amadi
Song of the Week: 49-99 by Tiwa Savage
April 19, 2022
Where were you in 1978? The 70’s were some of the most exciting and successful years for Fela Anikulapo-Kati’s music. His songs have remained influential and wildly popular till today. It’s more than likely that even those that weren’t born until the 90’s must have heard snippets of the iconic lyrics from Fela’s 1978 song; … Continue reading Song of the Week: 49-99 by Tiwa Savage
Song of the Week: Shekere by Yemi Alade ft Angelique Kidjo
April 19, 2022
Shekere is a song by Yemi Alade and Angelique Kidjo. I grew up listening to Angelique Kidjo, and remember watching her colorful and energetic videos on TV. For those who knew her at her peak, Angelique Kidjo was an unforgettable force. She was like a combination of thunder, lightning and wind. Calm and soothing one … Continue reading Song of the Week: Shekere by Yemi Alade ft Angelique Kidjo
Song of the Week: ‘Imperfection’ by Mannywellz
April 19, 2022
‘Imperfection’ is the third song on Meta, a 3-track project. I heard it after I had listened to the first two love songs ‘No More’ and ‘Philosophy’; but love is becoming a boring subject. Not just because almost every artist has offered their own two cents on the matter, but because love is a phenomenon … Continue reading Song of the Week: ‘Imperfection’ by Mannywellz
Song Of The Week: Ilaye – Metaphors
April 19, 2022
24 years old singer and songwriter, Gloria Ilaye, released “Metaphors”, her fourth single in April 2019. The singer says she is both lost and found in the process of curating music, and paints an alluring yet lucid picture of a naive girl who has a crush on someone to whom she is unable to express … Continue reading Song Of The Week: Ilaye – Metaphors
