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Burna is trending for the right reasons and we examine his Grammy chances this time

By Kola Muhammed According to streaming platform, Spotify, Burna Boy’s latest album, Twice as tall is the most streamed album this year with over 40 million streams as of 26th…

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UK to replace expired visa of Nigerians for free, FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that it will replace the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to the United Kingdom before the lockdown, caused…

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Concert Review: 2Baba is 20 Years a King

The most important performer in contemporary Nigerian music needs no excuse to hold a live concert. Matter of fact it is somewhat of a letdown that he does not do…

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Photos: 2Baba is King! Singer claims throne at #20YearsAKing Concert

Legendary music icon 2baba has made another incredible mark in the history of live performance in Nigeria with ‘20Years a King Concert,’ which was held on Saturday, December 28 2019…

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#YNaija2019Review: African Giant, Lucid, Moral Instruction… The 10 best albums of the year

The soundtracks of our year. Omo Charlie Champagne Volume 1- Simi The third Simi album comes nowhere to touching the magic that made 2017’S Simisola such a rewarding musical experience.…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr

The purses for Saturday night's world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed. According to Riyadh Newsflash, Anthony Joshua will pocket…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: ”Awareness is victory”- Busola Dakolo reacts to Court’s decision to dismiss rape case against Fatoyinbo

Busola Dakolo has reacted to the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital in Abuja to dismiss her rape case against the Senior Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo.…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Mark your calendars, we are getting a YCee album on November 8!

Two years ago, YCee released his debut EP The First Wave, launching him into Nigeria's choppy rap scene while hovering within the orbit of his audacious 2015 hit song Jagaban.…

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Tug of War as Johnny Drille and Rexxie leads 2019 The Beatz Awards with 4 Nominations each

The Die Is Cast For This Year’s Race As Popular Soulful Rock Star Johnny Drille Who Ranked Top Winner For Last Year’s Edition, Is Now Going Head To Head With…

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This Week In Music: Adekunle Gold’s ”Kelegbe Megbe,” Kizz Daniel’s ”Eko,” Simi’s ”Jericho” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, each Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive, or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music.…

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Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni, others emerge winners at Soundcity MVP awards (Full list)

It was night of glitz and super performances, as the 3rd Edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards, one of the biggest awards in Africa held late Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre,…

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Burna Boy makes up for late start with brilliant performances at Burna Live

True to his word, Burna Boy gave a multitude of fans an unforgettable musical experience at the ‘Burna Live’ concert on Wednesday, December 26 at EKO Convention Centre, Victoria Island,…

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Mayorkun’s debut album ‘Mayor of Lagos’ is finally here!

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel known as Mayorkun, 25, has released his debut studio album, ''Mayor of Lagos'' in the early hours of Friday, November 16, 2018. Mayorkun's debut album ''The Mayor of Lagos'' [TMOL] contains…

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NEA

Davido, Olamide, Wizkid, others nominated for 2018 Nigerian Entertainment Awards

The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), is a prestigious award show that celebrates the diverse forms of art in the Nigeria and all across Africa. There are slots in this award…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Monalisa Chinda, Wizkid, Wale Ozolua, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Cynthia Morgan

Still looking for Cynthia Morgan? Here’s what she’s been up to

There's been so much talk about Cynthia Morgan in the last month. After going underground regin early 2018, tweets started to surface from the most unlikeliest of sources asking where…

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Headies

ICYMI: These are your nominees for the 2018 Headies

After an unexpected postponement, it seems the 2018 Headies are back on the table. While the team behind the awards is yet to announce the new host for this year's…

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Davido declares Wizkid “New Best friend” at #30BillionConcert

It was a night of exemplary artistry and entertainment, witnessed by a mammoth audience as Davido headlined what can easily be described as Africa’s biggest concert of the year: '30…

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Sautisol

The Sexuality Blog: For a song promoting ‘Melanin’, Sautisol’s video is surprisingly colorist and sexist

Asides Camp Mulla, SautiSol has been one of the biggest music and cultural exports from Kenya to achieve pan-continental success and acclaim. Their earnest music and willingness to experiment with…

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Entertainment Roundup: Akon to host 2017 AFRIMA; House of Cards’ production suspended indefinitely | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Akon is your host…

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[The Music Blog] Niniola set to release her debut project

Niniola’s first attempt at a music career came via Glo Naija sings, where she dropped out due to personal reasons, after acing the auditions. Less than three years later, she…

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Entertainment Roundup: Akon says “there’s no way Nelly raped anyone”; Samklef blasts K-solo, calls him irrelevant | More stories

If Monday was hectic and you missed out on entertainment gist across the country and beyond, then don't fret. Just catch up here...   Jhene Aiko tattoos Big Sean on…

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4 reasons we may not be watching the next season of #TheVoiceNigeria

"#TheVoiceNigeria What a show. Audience mocking judges, Votes mocking the show, and voice quality mocking the brand. Shame all round" - @seantosky "#TheVoiceNigeria Season 2 is the worst talent show ever.…

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Opinion: Too many voices spoilt The Voice Nigeria

by Caleb Adebayo On the 18th of June, flying on the wings of popular telecommunications giant, Airtel, Nigerians were greeted with the second edition of The Voice, a music talent…

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Entertainment Roundup: Psquare reportedly go separate ways following termination of agreement; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria Season 2 | More stories

If you're the least excited about another Monday, then we have remedy. Here's all the entertainment gist you may have missed out on while you turned up through the weekend…

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“Total aberration. Nigerians didn’t vote Idyl”, “Idyl had to win to salvage the show” | TwitterNG reacts to #TheVoiceNigeria results

22-year-old, Idyl Diongoli has just emerged winner of The Voice Nigeria season 2 and there is a flurry of mixed reactions on Twitter over his victory. First thing to know…

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Idyl wins the #TheVoiceNigeria Season 2

The votes are in and 22-year-old, Idyl has just been announced winner of the second season of Airtel's The Voice Nigeria. The Bayelsa-born singer beat fellow Team Timi contestant, Jahtell…

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Live blog: Catch up on all the moments from the #TheVoiceNigeria finals here

The journey of three months ends tonight and one contestant will be crowned winner of the second season of singing competition, The Voice Nigeria. Eight talents - Idyl, J'Dess, Wow,…

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Praiz, Simi, Niniola, Dotun, Omalicha, Aje butter, Dj Xclusive and more attend the launch of Box Tv in Lagos.

Box Tv launched over the weekend and it was in grand style, guests were welcomed on the red carpet by Toyin Jolapamo (@thesohosister) who kicked things off with questions like,…

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#TheVoiceNigeria ends next Sunday and we cannot wait

The burden is about to be lifted, the pain will soon be erased. The winner of this year's edition of The Voice Nigeria will be announced next Sunday and we'll…

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