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June 24, 2017

Falz-a Furious: Why 9ice’s lyrics had to push Falz to speak

by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion of Folarin Falana, alias Falz the Bahd Guy, on the issue of glorifying fraudulent behaviour through music has sparked views on social media. Falz criticised entertainers who, as role models to young persons, misused their platforms of influence to send wrong messages that encourage illegal activities. It was a thinly-veiled... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 24, 2017

“Internet fraud has taken over Nigerian music” | 10 things we learned from Ayomide Tayo’s eye-opening article

Still on the front burner of social media conversation is the advice Falz gave his fellow music artistes: quit selling crime aka 419 also known as “yahoo yahoo” to the Nigerian youth. That simple statement flung him into the crosshairs of Nigerians who shredded his background and everything else they could lay their fingers on.... Read More
Opinion
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June 23, 2017

The Thread: “Yahoo is collecting money for abortion when you’re not pregnant” | Twitter NG’s hilarious definitions of Yahoo Yahoo

Are you ready for an education? Take a seat, Twitter NG has your back. Perhaps you’ve lived in Nigeria all your life and take our local lingos for granted. Still, we must ask: do you know what “Yahoo Yahoo” really means? It became a very important question once Falz dissed his colleagues 9ice for selling... Read More
Opinion
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June 23, 2017

The Thread: “Music is not to blame for Nigerian children turning to Yahoo”, Funmi Iyanda chides

Nigerians love a good fight, even if about irrelevant things, like whether Falz was right to say that musicians should stop repping crime. In this particular story, the protagonist is Falz and 9ice, the antagonist and Twitter NG is divided between the two. [In case you missed it]: “The Thread” Falz the bahd guy is... Read More
Opinion
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June 21, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: “As E Dey Hot” featuring Flavour by Dj Xclusive

There are a few tenable ways to define DJ Xclusive’s latest single “As E Dey Hot”, but nothing sounds more apt than the DJ’s foray into Afropop’s underrated bashment sound. Heavy marimba taps, alongside kicks set on a fast tempo are some of the indicators of the noisy parental sound of today’s relatively calm neo-Afropop.... Read More
The Music Blog
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June 20, 2017

Record attendance at the 25th Africa Oyé Festival in Liverpool

There was an attendance record last weekend at the 25th Africa Oyé Festival which attracted over 80,000 people to Sefton Park in Liverpool, UK. The ever-diverse Oyé crowd flocked from across the country and beyond to witness performances from some of the finest returning artists the festival has welcomed over its 25-year history as well as... Read More
United Kingdom
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June 18, 2017

Too many things were going on between me and Five Star Music – Harrysong

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Harrison Tare Okiri simply known as Harrysong, has said he had issues with Five Star Music, but the record label made him “a better person, a better writer, better producer and a better musician.” The singer who came into limelight after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the “Most Downloaded... Read More
The News Blog
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HallelujahChallenge
June 18, 2017

Opinion: The #HallelujahChallenge is not a fad, the numbers prove this

by Ebenezar Wikina A lot has been said about the #HallelujahChallenge; there are those who are for it and those who are angry because it doesn’t change the ‘price of Garri in the market’. I’m not here to start another “Has religion saved the world?” argument — which many people have been engaging in these... Read More
Opinion
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June 17, 2017

Make Music Lagos 2017: Mass Appeal, Street Studio, Concerts, Learn to Play featuring KSA, Bez, Omawumi kicks off this weekend

Get your dancing shoes ready; your vocals set; your ears ready as Nigeria’s leading FREE multi-venue celebration of World Music Day, Make Music Lagos, kicks off on Sunday 18th June 2017 with the Lagos Mass Appeal which will feature a 100+ musicians in large, single instrument groups playing a music piece (Eko) produced by Wole... Read More
Partners
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June 16, 2017

Opinion: The Hallelujah Challenge vs the Joy Isi Bewaji challenge

by Mark Anthony Osuchukwu “They say, “Those that live in glass houses should not walk around naked”. I say, “she who suffers breast cancer forgets the word ‘cleavage’” Over the years, I’ve grown to understand that minding your business is a business that can’t flourish in the human race. The ability to do ‘eyes right’... Read More
Opinion
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June 15, 2017

Red Bull Music Academy x Lagos – Apply Now! | Closes June 28th

The Red Bull Music Academy is a recognised global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. The world-travelling series of music workshops and festivals offers an exciting platform for those who want to make a difference in today’s musical scene. The weekend will begin with introductory sessions by Nigeria’s own RBMA Alumni, Dj Klem... Read More
Partners
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June 15, 2017

Top four winners in the Hi-Life regional competition

Hi-Life Fest, a talent competition aimed at discovering and development of upcoming artistes through the mentorship of key music industry players, has announced its top four regional winners. Hi-Life Fest is an initiative of Life Continental Lager Beer, a brand committed to the progress of the Igbo man. Highlife music is important to the people... Read More
Partners
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June 14, 2017

The Thread: “It’s causing spiritual traffic that’s not allowing witches to fly” | Twitter NG claps back at #HallelujahChallenge critics

So we were all worshipping jejely in the comfort of our homes, plugged into God courtesy Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge on Instagram Live when the murmurs and complaints began to waft into our ears. Cue Temi: Eric throws jabs I think #hallelujahchallenge is some kind of passive aggressive competition that some christians came up with... Read More
Opinion
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June 14, 2017

Eketi Edima Ette: 7 priceless answers to critics of the Hallelujah Challenge

When Gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey convened the Hallelujah Challenge on the 1st of June, people didn’t think much about it- until it went viral. From 3,000 viewers daily, it shot up to 33,ooo then 162, oooo last night. It was at the point the challenge went viral that critics came out of the woood... Read More
Opinion
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June 13, 2017

How is #HallelujahChallenge solving Mike Abdul’s fears for Gospel music?

by Alexander O. Onukwue On Sunday, June 11, singer and songwriter, Mike Abdul, was featured and quizzed on Wazobia TV on the state of Gospel music in Nigeria. Abdul, a member of the famous MidNight Crew whose signature tune “Igwe” rocked the airwaves for a long time, aired his opinions and frustrations on the inequalities... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 8, 2017

The Media Blog: We just spent 30 minutes watching Trace Naija and our view of Nigerian music is dim

“Tu-ku-tu-ku-tu-tu” ‘Feelings’, by Mr Eazi, something we can’t be bothered to remember by Kcee, and ‘Yawa’ by Tekno, amongst others. All these songs have the exact same beat. Like, literally, the exact same thing. It’s like listening to to one long, boring, unimaginative song in a loop. We just spent a few minutes under 30... Read More
The Media Blog
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June 3, 2017

The Thread: “Short man, tall crime” “Yimu, all man for himself” | Twitter NG’s explosive reactions to Dammy Krane’s cry for help

Nigerians generally like to live large; we can’t wait for that moment when we will “blow”. Nigerian musicians take it further. Recall when Hushpuppi and Davido had a go over who get moni pass? They were throwing receipts all over the place just to convince us about their wealth status. It pops us in their... Read More
Opinion
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June 3, 2017

Insiders: “Dammy Krane never really broke into the industry, there’s no hope for him after this scandal”

Dammy Krane was arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle claiming there are three sides to the story and even promising fans “new material” where he intends to share his own side of the story.... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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June 2, 2017

Ghanaian-British rapper, Stormzy is setting the UK on fire with his album

by Rachel Ogbu//Stormzy whose real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Stormzy whose real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo is the Ghanaian-British grime rapper making waves right now in the UK. Last month alone, he was in the news for his raves at various gigs from the prestigious Brixton Academy to a huge European tour promoting his No 1 album, Gang... Read More
United Kingdom
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May 28, 2017

“MOBO Awards celebrates 70 nominees every year” | Founder, Kanya King speaks on the awards and diversity

by Rachel Ogbu// Kanya King, founder of the prestigious MOBO Awards has been speaking on diversity at the Brits Awards particularly this year’s BRIT. The Ghanaian Irish entrepreneur writes: “MOBO has been working towards greater inclusivity since we first started in 1996 and since then the landscape has changed beyond all recognition. When we launched... Read More
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