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JONZING WORLD UNVEILS FIRST FEMALE SIGNEE.

Jonzing World has unveiled its first-ever female artiste Bagetti with her debut single Hard Girl now on all music platforms.  After the impressive success of Rema and Ruger, D Prince’s Jonzing World onboarded two new artists Godzilla and Glorious Boy to continue the label's fine record which has proven to be a reliable pipeline for churning out sensational talents.  Before being unveiled,  Bagetti’s name and music already made waves around the industry from media personalities to DJs, everyone who got a peek into her talent was instantly captivated by her refreshing sound […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

Entertainment

NIGERIAN ARTISTS LOSE OUT AT THE 44TH BRIT AWARDS.

Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy and Asake lost the Best International Artist category to American Rhythm and Blues superstar SZA at the 44th edition of the Brit Awards ceremony presented by British Phonographic Industry BPI held at the O2 Arena in London. Rema's Calm Down which was nominated for the International Song of the Year lost to Miley Cyrus' Flowers.  British singer and songwriter Raye however made history winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for by beating Blur, Adele,and Harry Styles' record four wins at a single ceremony.  She is also the first woman to win Songwriter of the Year.

todayMarch 4, 2024

Entertainment

USHER PROMISES TO ROLLER-SKATE DURING SUPER-BOWL HALF-TIME PERFORMANCE.

Iconic Rhythm and Blues singer Usher has promised to roller-skate during his Super Bowl halftime show, in Las Vegas, on Sunday. Usher said he would recreate a skating sequence that had become a viral highlight of his recent Vegas residency and the show would be a climax, marking a new beginning in his 30-year career. Previous Super Bowl half-time show performers include Katy Perry, Prince, and Beyoncé but Usher will […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024 3

Entertainment

NIGERIA MUSIC STARS LOSE ALL CATEGORIES AT THE GRAMMYS.

Nigeria music powerhouses Burna Boy and Davido failed to win any of their nominations at the Grammys which concluded this morning in Los Angeles. Burna Boy was in contention to win his second Grammy award after he was nominated for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Album Performance, and Best Melodic Rap Performance while Davido was hoping to win his first Grammy award after he was […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024 2

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SPOTIFY NAMES OLAMIDE AS MOST INFLUENTIAL STREET POP ARTIST.

The online streaming giant Spotify recently acknowledged Nigerian rapper and record executive OLAMIDE as the most influential street pop artist of his generation. In recognizing his pivotal role, Spotify highlighted his significant contribution to elevating Street Pop to a prominent position within mainstream music genres.BENEWAAH BOATENG, Spotify's editor for West Africa, shared this recognition in Lagos, emphasizing OLAMIDE's impact since his breakout with the hit single "ENI DURO." Boateng noted […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

SpotLight

DAVID GUETTA: U.S. MUSIC INDUSTRY VIEWS AYRA STARR AS THE NEW RIHANNA, RECOGNIZING GLOBAL IMPACT

In a recent interview, Grammy award-winning producer David Guetta shared intriguing insights into how the U.S. and UK music industry perceives Ayra Starr. The multi-platinum-selling producer, who collaborated with the Mavin princess on the tra  ck 'F U,' delved into Ayra Starr's standing in the Western music landscape. According to David Guetta, Ayra Starr is regarded as the new Rihanna by the music industry in Los Angeles and London. This […]

todayDecember 5, 2023

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ODUMODUBLVCK UNVEILS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ‘EZIOKWU’ DELUXE EDITION.

Odumodublvck's Eziokwu mixtape has undeniably stirred waves of excitement and garnered enthusiastic reviews since its initial release. Now, in an exciting development, the Native Records rapper has chosen to extend the journey with the much-anticipated Eziokwu deluxe edition. This enhanced rendition goes beyond mere expansion, featuring an impressive lineup of 21 songs, including seven additional tracks that promise an even more immersive musical experience. What's more, the deluxe edition introduces […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

Music Gist

ASAKE’S ‘WORK OF ART’ EARNS TOP SPOT AS BEST NIGERIAN ALBUM OF 2023

Asake's musical prowess has garnered international recognition, with his second studio album, "Work Of Art," being acclaimed as the best Nigerian album of 2023 by reputable entertainment news agencies. The album, comprising 14 tracks, was released on June 16, 2023, establishing Asake as a prominent figure in the afrobeats genre. Rolling Stone, a well-known entertainment news agency, ranked "Work Of Art" as the best Nigerian album of the year 2023. […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

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BUSTA RHYMES SINGS PRAISES OF BURNA BOY AFTER ‘ROBOSHOTTA’ COLLABORATION

Busta Rhymes continues to shower Burna Boy with praise following their collaboration on the song "Roboshotta." During a guest appearance on the Shopping for Sneakers podcast, Busta Rhymes commended Burna Boy's musical versatility, specifically highlighting how authentically Jamaican Burna Boy sounded on the track. Busta Rhymes expressed his admiration for Burna Boy's performance on the song, stating, "Burna sounded like he was from Jamaica on the song." He emphasized that […]

todayNovember 30, 2023

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