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Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema perform at 2023 NBA All-Star Game
At the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, incredible performances by Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems capped a night of celebration for Nigerian music. The 20th annual NBA all-star game, which featured…
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Profile of Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun | YNaija Person of the Year 2021 Nominee
If you ever in search of a single word to describe this personality, it will be ‘transcendent.’ Taking a cue from Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Wizkid has been the single…
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The Music Blog: Is anyone else curious about the ‘UK Afrobeat’ scene?
As African popular music continues to segue into radio playlists all over the world, much is heard but little is known about the UK's Afrobeats scene. The first time Afrobeats…
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The Music Blog: The man from Shrine
It's hard to miss the energetic atmosphere around The New Africa Shrine whenever heir to Afrobeat throne Femi Kuti is in the building. The transplanted Kalakuta Republic is the new…
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Afrobeat Legend, Femi Kuti to perform live in Abuja
Afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti brings the recently ended Felabration vibe to Abuja this November. The event which is being put together by Chocolate City Group,…
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Review: Fela lives forever in the documentary, Finding Fela
by Wilfred Okiche Nigeria’s biggest music export, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti returns to vivid, dramatic life once again in this thoroughly enjoyable documentary directed by prolific, Academy Award winning filmmaker, Alex…
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Femi Kuti signs management deal with Chocolate City
by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has signed announced the signing of a management deal with record label, Chocolate City. Chocolate City, which is home to Ice Prince, M.I…
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Aren’t they lovely? Afrobeat artiste, @RealSeunKuti shares adorable family photo (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti is posted a photo on Instagram taking a pose with his young family while on a music tour of…
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“Loooooool” | Did Seun Kuti just ‘sub’ Flavour? (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, apparently disagrees with MTV Base's choice of Flavour as the best live act in Africa. The son of Late Fela Kuti, is known…
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Fela used to abort 6 pregnancies a day – Fela’s wife talks, and talks (and talks)
by Kolapo Olapoju Laide Anikulapo-Kuti, nee Babayale, one of the numerous wives of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says that the late legend used to abort six different pregnancies…
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Like a boss: 2face Idibia rocks the stage at London show (See Photos)
Nigerian music star, 2face Idibia headlined the "Forum" in Kentish town London over the weekend. The African queen singer brought the house down performing a host of his hits to…
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Afrobeat artiste, Seun Kuti drops Zombie video for IMF ft. M1 (WATCH)
by Akan Ido In a rendition reminiscent of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's song International Thief Thief (ITT), Seun, his son has released visuals for his song upbraiding the…
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Demola Rewaju: 12 artistes that changed the face of music in Nigeria
by Demola Rewaju Daddy Showkey – Hard to isolate him for this list but of all the ‘ghetto soldiers’, he occupies pride of place as the main voice and face…
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‘Fela’s name brought me more stress…’ – Seun Kuti opens up
by Tutu Akinlabi Children of stars who choose to follow in their parents' footsteps usually have a tough task ahead of them. On the one hand, they are often forced…
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We can’t wait! This ‘leaked’ Wizkid song is why you should get his next album (LISTEN, WATCH)
by Isime Esene Just in-case you don't know this - Satrboy hitmaker, Wizkid is hard at work in the studio putting finishing touches to his upcoming album. The Sisi Caro…
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Is this cool or what? Wizkid drops video for smash hit, ‘Jaiye-Jaiye’ directed by Sesan (WATCH)
by Akan Ido In the aftermath of Davido's controversial video, director Sesan has apparently done a good job on Wizkid's Jaiye Jaiye video featuring the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Check…
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53 years is not beans! YNaija.com has a special message for you on Independence Day (LOOK)
by Isi Esene Today marks a new chapter in Nigeria's chequered history and its often difficult battle against the challenges of corruption, terrorism, inadequate infrastructure, insecurity and more. Nigerians have,…
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The Afrobeat future is here: Femi Kuti performs on stage with sons (LOOK)
by Isi Esene Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is getting ready for the future of his music genre giving opportunities to his young sons to prove their mettle on the big…
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Fresh out: Jesse Jagz features Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti on ‘3rd World War’ (WATCH)
by Chisom Ukaegbu JagzNation artiste/producer, Jesse Jagz drops video for his newest single '3rd World War' featuring Afrobeat music legend, Femi Kuti. Jesse Jagz who recently dropped his second album Jagz…
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Rapper, SinzuSMG drops new music video, ‘Watcanfa’
by Chisom Ukaegbu Sinzu is back in the music scene after a short hiatus from 'Carolina' and 'Loko'. The rapper released a music video for his new single 'Watcanfa' produced…
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Osisiye Tafa: Maybe Afrobeat is dead (30 Days, 30 Voices)
When in 2013, in the midst of similar or worst circumstances than existed in the time of Fela, the newly touted ‘Afrobeat King’, Femi features on a track titled…
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Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is back with new video, ‘The world is changing’ (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Femi Kuti, the Afrobeat king is back with a new track off his album, No place for my dream. The song, The world is changing is quintessential…
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“I do not believe in God…” – Seun Kuti
by Isi Esene Seun, the last son of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has been known to say it exactly the way he thinks it is. It is therefore…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fela’s legacy finds another home… on Seun’s back (PHOTO)
by Akan Ido Fela Anikulapo Kuti's memory lives in the hearts of many and his legacy was sealed with the recent opening of a museum in his honour. His memory…
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Femi Kuti Exclusive: “Why I agreed to judge on Nigerian Idol” (plus his favourite Nigerian artiste!)
by Chi Ibe Femi Kuti was on hand recently to speak with Y! on his life, reason for agreeing to be a Nigerian Idol judge and other things you might…
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Opinion: Project Fame 5: The Biggest Ever!
by Chi Ibe In a season full of surprises, budding talent and several never-seen-before occurrences, it has been a roller coaster ride right from the start at the MTN Project…
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“My next album will be dynamite” – Femi Kuti speaks on fans, Funke and Fela as he turns 50 today
Born on June 16, 1962, Femi Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and icon in his own right, turned 50 today, and - as usual - he held back no punches in this interview with Vanguard. His candour is always refreshing (and the last few answers are priceless).
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New Afrobeat mixtape from Choice FM’s goldenboy, DJ Abrantee
by 'Ifreke Inyang DJ Abrantee of Choice FM has released ‘The Afrobeats Mixtape Volume 1’. It features some of Africa’s biggest artistes, including Wizkid, Ice Prince, D’banj, Cabo Snoop and Atumpan. In total, it…
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