Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ featuring Tems has made ‘Barack Obama’s Favorite Music of 2020.’ The impressive playlist by the former US President has 29 other artistes drawn from different genres around the world. Obama gives special credit to his daughter, Sasha, for helping him curate the songs which includes ‘Blue World’ by Mac Miller and ‘Ghosts’ by Read More…
The organisers of Abuja Fringe Festival (AFF) say they have created an online platform that would offer thespians in the creative industry, opportunity to showcase their works. Kenneth Uphopho, the Festival Director, said this at a news briefing in Abuja to kickoff of the AFF entitled: “Redefining Opportunities”. Uphopho said they would use the AFF Read More…
“The Voice” has crowned a new champion. After a fiercely competitive — but socially distant — season, Team Gwen pulled off its first win with performer Carter Rubin taking the title on Tuesday’s season finale. At 15, Rubin is among the youngest singers to ever win and the show’s youngest male winner ever. Season 14 Read More…
In Cardi Tries…, the rapper learns a new skill every episode Cardi B has launched a new series called Cardi Tries…, on Facebook Messenger and Instagram. In each episode, Cardi attempts to learn a new skill. In the premiere, world renowned choreographer Debbie Allen tries to teach Cardi ballet. At one point, Allen asks Cardi Read More…
Nigerian musicians Omah Lay and Tems have finally been released after spending two days in Uganda police custody. The release information was confirmed by Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewe, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. She shared pictures of the singers release and also wrote on her twitter hande @abikedabiri: “Finally, finally. The journey home will soon begin but they Read More…
Revelling in their success at the just concluded MOBO awards, Nigerian music stars – Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (WizKid) – have been nominated for the 63rd Grammy Music Awards scheduled to take place on 31st January 2021. Burna Boy’s ‘Twice as Tall’ was nominated for Best Global Music Album of Read More…
REVIEW by PitchFork The Afrobeats star balances the formula to unite home and abroad with big pop songs that can compete across cultures and an underlying theme that embraces his roots. It’s been 10 years since WizKid first debuted in Lagos, becoming synonymous with all that is good in Afrobeats. Four years ago, Drake’s “One Read More…
Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” helped sell millions of records and made him the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. Pride died Saturday in Dallas of complications from Covid-19, according to Jeremy Read More…
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says the new data tariff policy by the Federal government, will give way for monetisation of content by creative in the country. According to the Federal Government, the price of data has been reduced by more than 50 percent with a directive that the Nigerian Communications commission, NCC, should put Read More…
Two Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Burna boy won big at the Mobo Awards 2020 which was streamed live on YouTube in the early hours of Thursday. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy was named the Best International Act. The awards returned after a three-year hiatus on Nov. 24, with announcement of Read More…