The Nigerian media space was a heavy one over the weekend, from club raids, to marriage announcements and Newhouse unveilings, there is a lot to catch up on. In this article, we detail what has happened over the weekend. NDLEA Makes Raid On Media Personality’s Club During the early hours of Sunday morning, the party... Read More

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December 26, 2024

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10 LEADING NIGERIAN ARTISTES OF 2024

6. DAVIDO In 2024, Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, reaffirmed his position as a global music icon through remarkable achievements that left an indelible mark on the music industry. January 2024 witnessed his single “Unavailable” climb to No. 52 on the UK Singles Chart while dominating the UK Afrobeats Chart at No. 1. His critically... Read More

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 the league’s best players from both conferences, was held in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 20th, 2023. Seeing Team LeBron and Team Giannis put... Read More

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December 30, 2021

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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 biggest driving force in the evolution of the music genre. While artistes like Burna Boy and Davido have made major contributions to its growth, it... Read More

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August 7, 2017

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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 came under cross examination came after critics and purists alike kicked against the labeling of post-modern Afropop music as Afrobeats, as if to seemingly imply... Read More

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Femi Kuti says Obasanjo is a bad leader and a failure as President | YNaija.com

April 11, 2017

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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 symbolic location of Fela’s original Mushin home and recording studio raided and destroyed by the soldiers from Surulere barracks in 1977. In the last four... Read More

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November 15, 2016

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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, with support from Etisalat Nigeria, is targeted at consumers with a fine taste for live music experiences. Femi who has toured extensively throughout Europe, America,... Read More

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 Gibney. Gibney whose previous subjects include cultural and industrial heavyweights such as; Wikileaks, Enron and Eliot Spitzer, finds in Anikulapo-Kuti, a perfect subject for his... Read More

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November 4, 2014

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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 and Nosa, early this year parted ways with Jesse Jagz and Brymo, with a court case still ongoing with the latter. Femi Kuti is signed... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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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 Europe. The artiste who is currently in Italy shared the picture with wife, Yetunde and daughter wearing Arsenal FC jerseys. He captioned the picture thus: “#lifeondroad.... Read More

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July 28, 2014

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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 for his energetic and charged live performance and he reminds fans of this by taking a swipe at MTV Base and Flavour. After his performance... Read More

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July 21, 2014

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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 for his concubines every single day. In the interview with Trumpet Media Group, Laide said she moved into Fela’s shrine when she was a minor... Read More

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May 4, 2014

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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 adoring fans who sang along with him throughout the show. Packed with celebrities, press and more, it had been a few years since the legendary... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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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 of a group that includes Baba Fryo, Daddy Fresh, Nico Gravity and the ghetto generation that came after them of which Oritsefemi is the only... Read More

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January 20, 2014

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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 to fit into the shoes of their celebrity parent, on the other hand, their individual talent is sometimes overlooked. Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend,... Read More

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November 8, 2013

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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 singer gave his fans snippets of what to expect in the next album and we can’t help but swoon at the collection of potential hit... Read More

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October 26, 2013

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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 out the video below and let us know what you think.

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October 1, 2013

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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, however, refused to cowed by the challenges of everyday living, choosing instead to stand strong and firm in their resolve to its success story –... Read More

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August 13, 2013

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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 stage. The Afrobeat family supported by the Positive Force Band performed to the admiration of the audience at the New Africa Shrine last weekend and... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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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 Nation Volume 1: Thy Nation come, is back with a hot new single which sees him spitting lyrical bars on a sax laced beat by Kuti.... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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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 by Hoodbilli and shot in Texas. A street anthem themed video with a little infusion of Afrobeat to it. Sinzu shows off his Empire ‘SMG’... Read More

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May 23, 2013

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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 ‘Jaiye Jaiye’, it pains me. ‘Respect to Fela Kuti Me no play with my claro*, na my duty’ -Olamide, (2013) Gimme Dat *Claro: Marijuana /... Read More

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April 24, 2013

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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 Kuti Afrobeat. Watch the video below:

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November 19, 2012

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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 not surprising to hear him utter something a lot of Nigerians will consider blasphemous. In a recent interview, when asked about the existence of God... Read More

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November 9, 2012

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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 has, however, found another home with Seun, his youngest son, having a tribute tattoo on his back. The tattoo reads,‘Fela Lives‘, and we quite agree... Read More

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October 24, 2012

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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 not know about him. Read through to know what the saxophone wielding Afrobeat legend has to say. YNaija: Why did you agree to be... Read More

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October 3, 2012

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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 Fame. One the most interesting twists this season was the wild card entry, which used the social and internet media to select an outsider who... Read More

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June 16, 2012

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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). Read More

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December 10, 2011

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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 has 32 of the biggest Afrobeat tracks that are ruling the airwaves plus the ones that will drop in 2012. The mix ape also features skits... Read More

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Afrobeat artiste, Seun Kuti drops Zombie video for IMF ft. M1 (WATCH)

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‘Fela’s name brought me more stress…’ – Seun Kuti opens up

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53 years is not beans! YNaija.com has a special message for you on Independence Day (LOOK)

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Fresh out: Jesse Jagz features Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti on ‘3rd World War’ (WATCH)

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Osisiye Tafa: Maybe Afrobeat is dead (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is back with new video, ‘The world is changing’ (WATCH)

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