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AKA IKENGA GROUP COMMENDS GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI ON HIS DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES IN ABIA  STATE

In a significant gesture of solidarity, the Igbo think tank, AKA IKENGA, under the leadership of the 10th President,  Agbalanze CHIKE MADUEKE, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Abia State Governor, ALEX OTTI,  commending him for his developmental strides in the state. The Igbo group during the visit, outlined their agenda, focusing on the development of the South East through infrastructural projects, addressing security challenges, as well as promoting […]

todayNovember 6, 2024

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PHYNO COLLABORATES BRITISH RAP STAR, ARRDEE FOR NEW SINGLE

Award-winning rapper, PHYNO has released a new single; titled “Time of my Life” featuring Brighton-born UK rap star, ARRDEE.  PHYNO in the single, blended his native Southern Nigeria dialect with English, thereby paying homage to his Igbo root.  The single comes ahead of the release of PHYNO'Sfifth album 'Full Time Job' which is set for release later in October, and is preceded by the hit record 'Do I' whose remix features Grammy-winning megastar BURNA BOY.

todaySeptember 30, 2024

Entertainment

ODUMODUBLVCK AND BURNA BOY GET NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 BET HIP HOP AWARDS

Nigerian stars BURNA BOY and ODUMODUBLVCK have earned nominations at the 2024 BET Hip Hip awards.  ODUMODUBLVCK, who was nominated in the Best International Flow category, will be competing with rappers from France, Brazil, UK, and South Africa for a chance to become the first Nigerian rapper to win a BET Hip Hop award. BURNA BOY also earned a nomination for Best Live Performance in a category that has hip hop heavy stars DRAKE, KENDRICK LAMAR, TRAVIS SCOTT, […]

todaySeptember 20, 2024

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WIZKID TEASES NEW TRACK ‘PIECE OF MY HEART’ FEATURING BRENT FAIYAZ

Grammy award winning singer, AYO BALOGUN popularly known WIZKID has teased fans with fresh glimpse of his upcoming album “MORAYO”. The singer stirred excitement among fans by releasing a preview of “Piece of My Heart” which is a single off the upcoming album featuring American R&B star BRENT FAIYAZ.  The singer did not specify the exact date the album will be released but said it will be out in a few days, thereby creating excitement and […]

todaySeptember 18, 2024

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FIREBOY’S HIT SINGLE PERU GETS DIAMOND CERTIFICATION IN FRANCE

Fireboy's hit single, Peru has become the latest Afrobeats song to get a diamond certification. Released in 2021, FIREBOY'S 'PERU'enjoyed massive commercial success as it charted in multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.  The song has now achieved the highest certification for a song in France. PERU' remix,  soared to global success where it charted in over 20 countries;  including on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at NO. 53, […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

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TEMS COUNTERS BUJU BATONS CLAIMS ON AFROBEAT

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has countered Jamaican reggae legend, Buju Banton’s claims that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time. TEMS noted that contrary to BANTON’S claims, afrobeats is a genre specifically for escapism. According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills.

todaySeptember 4, 2024

Entertainment

CKAY LAUNCHES NEW RECORD LABEL.

Nigerian international artiste, Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as CKAY in partnership with his childhood friend, Joseph Salubi have launched a record label, named Boyfriend Music Limited.  The Record Label which officially announced its launch in Lagos, Nigeria, also established an  American subsidiary, named, Boyfriend Music LLC, aimed at creating a formidable and transparent environment where artists, songwriters, and producers collect their rightful royalties and providing A&R services to unlock their creative potential.  The Chief Executive of the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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ANGELIQUE KIDJO PENS TRIBUTE TO BURNA BOY AFTER MAKING LIST OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2024

Multi-Grammy-winning singer,  ANGELIQUE KIDJO has penned a tribute to Nigerian Afro-fusion star, BURNA BOY, who was recognisedby Time Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people of 2024.  In her tribute, the legendary singer described Burna Boy as a history-making artist who young people from Africa look up to, commending him for finding inspiration in African folk music and for following the footsteps of Nigerian Afrobeatoriginator, FELA KUTI. BURNA BOY is the only African musician on Time Magazine's 100 Most […]

todayApril 18, 2024

Entertainment

SHALLIPOPI ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR HIS SOPHOMORE ALBUM

Street hop star,  Shallipopi has announced April 12th as the release date for his sophomore album,  titled 'Shakespopi' Shallipopi, who rose to mainstream success in 2022 after he released a series of hit single that showcased his catchy rap style infused with his Benin heritage, shocked fans with the announcement of a new single which will come with his sophomore album.  In a post on his social media, Shallipopi announced that 'Shakespopi' is  set to be released on April 12, […]

todayApril 11, 2024

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