The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will feature a special performance by two artists from different genres: Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs. The legendary singer-songwriter and the country superstar will join forces to sing Chapman’s iconic hit “Fast Car” on the Grammy stage. “Fast Car” is a song about a young woman’s desire to escape from Read More…
Nigerian superstar, Davido, acclaimed ‘King of Afrobeats,’ graces the cover of Numéro Netherlands, marking a prestigious acknowledgement amidst his music accomplishments. The cover, featuring an exclusive fashion editorial lensed by Raul Romo, spotlights his influence and cultural impact. Numéro Netherlands Digital celebrates Davido’s illustrious career, acknowledging his three Grammy nominations in 2023 and his initiative, Read More…
The 2023 Greater Lagos Fiesta has commenced across the city’s divisions, drawing massive crowds in Epe, Agege, Ikorodu, and Badagry. Omowunmi Seriki, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, affirmed the event’s impressive start, running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024. Chairman Solomon Bonu of the Lagos State House Read More…
Flytime Fest 2023, which also featured the Grammy Award-winning Wizkid, witnessed a mesmerizing performance by superstar Davido, setting the night ablaze with a string of hits and surprise appearances by BMW, Peruzzi, and Morravey. From Davido’s iconic tracks like “Aye” and “Dami Duro” to recent chart-toppers from the Grammy-nominated “Timeless” album, the crowd was treated Read More…
In an annual revelation of streaming trends, Spotify unveiled its “2023 Wrapped,” showcasing the most streamed male and female artists, tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts in Nigeria. Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido emerged as the top streamed male artists, while Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and Tems secured the lead positions among the female artists. Phiona Read More…
Accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 have surfaced against Sean “Diddy” Combs in a lawsuit filed in a New York court on Thursday, marking the second suit of similar nature against the hip-hop mogul within a week. This complaint emerged alongside a surge of lawsuits targeting public figures under New Read More…
Spotify, the renowned global online streaming platform, announced that ten designers participating in the 2023 Lagos Fashion Week have taken over its flagship playlist, “Fashion Forward,” for the month of October. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, revealed this exciting collaboration. According to Okpala, this curated playlist is designed to Read More…
Felabration, an annual cultural extravaganza, has been a fixture since its inception in 1998. Conceived by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, it’s a vibrant tribute to the renowned Nigerian musician and human rights activist, Fela Kuti, who is celebrated as the trailblazer of Afrobeat music. This celebration, which came to an end on Sunday, has earned its place Read More…
Jamaica mourns the loss of Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, a founding member of the renowned reggae band Third World, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. The music icon had been courageously battling cancer for several years. The year 2023 has brought unimaginable sorrow to the Cooper family. Tragically, Ibo Cooper fell ill Read More…
Madonna, the iconic pop superstar, is set to kick off her highly-anticipated tour, “Madonna: The Celebration Tour,” in London’s O2 Arena this Saturday. This tour, spanning her illustrious 40-year career, was initially slated to begin in Vancouver in July but had to be postponed due to the singer’s hospitalisation for a severe bacterial infection. With Read More…
