Entertainment Roundup: Wale, Olamide and Davido team up for video shoot, Ariana Grande resumes tour weeks after Manchester attack | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Ariana Grande is back on the road and her first stop is Paris https://www.instagram.com/p/BVDikAPFZhY/?taken-by=arianagrande It’s been only two weeks since an explosion rocked Ariana Grande’s Manchester Arena concert and killed 22... Read More

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May 31, 2017

Album Review: Skales’ The Never Say Never Guy album is an easily forgettable body of work

Raoul John Njeng-Njeng also known as Skales released a sophomore album with twenty tracks, a bit too much if you ask me. This album gets a C score at most with its best showings in the features. While Skales in his own right is not a horrible musician, he lacks a particular spark; this spark... Read More

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May 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Skales releases second album “The Never Say Never Guy”, Harry Styles calls 14-year-old Manchester terror attack victim | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept through Monday night – and are buzzing this morning. Phyno is mad at PulseNG over an article Online magazine, Pulse published an article it claimed contained the backstory of the fresh controversy surrounding American singer, Pia Mia’s song “I’m a fan”... Read More

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album, Harry Styles, Manchester, patrick elis, Phyno, Pia Mia, Skales, Terror, The Never say Never Guy

April 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid drops video for hit track featuring Drake, Election delayed in Israel for Britney Spears’ concert | More stories

These are the stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup Wizkid drops video for his new track with Drake One week after dropping his newest hit Come Closer, Starboy Wizkid has released crisp visuals to follow. The song features a rap verse... Read More

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March 29, 2017

“The world needs to hear the music now” | Wizkid announces release date for new music

Nearly a month after releasing what was supposed to be another hit track ‘Sweet Love’, Wizkid has returned to promise fans of a new body of work that is set to drop in trickles starting this Friday. The first single set to hit the airwaves is the same track that leaked on the internet early... Read More

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March 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Court hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case holds today, Nicki Minaj signs major modeling contract | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case to begin today The case between Nollywood producer, Omoni Oboli and Canadian-based script writer, Jude Idada involving the allegation of theft of the script of the... Read More

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album, chidi mokeme, court hearing, Entertainment Roundup, Mary J. Blige, Mr and Mrs, Nicki Minaj, Okafor’s Law, Omoni Oboli, rita dominic, strength of a woman

February 22, 2017

Rihanna breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard record, so we celebrate with a playlist

In ten years, seven months and two weeks, Rihanna hits her 30th top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Up until now, she was tied with late pop legend, Michael Jackson with 29 Billboard Hot 100 singles. With her ‘Love on the Brain‘ track moving from 13 to 8 on the chart, she... Read More

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February 16, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Korede Bello’s debut album to be released in March, Fat Joe hints at Tiwa Savage collaboration with Remy Ma | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Tiwa Savage collaborates with American rapper, Remy Ma It really is Tiwa Savage’s year this 2017! From her major outing at the Essence Official Grammy Week event and the Roc... Read More

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album, Belloved, Beyonce Adele, Breakfast Club, Carlos Santana, Entertainment Roundup, Fat Joe, Korede Bello, medicine, Remy Ma, Timi Dakolo, tiwa savage, tonto dikeh

February 13, 2017

#Grammys2017: We’ve just confirmed that Beyonce is not of this world…see how

The 2017 Grammy Awards are live and Beyonce has just pulled off a nine-minute performance that may never be forgotten in the history of music and mankind. Or are we exaggerating? With two babies in tummy, 24 dancers, thousands of flowers and a live band that performed offstage, Beyonce Knowles has once again reminded us... Read More

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January 17, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: DMW mixtape set to drop soon, AKA thinks Kim Kardashian’s robbery was staged | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and other unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. A DMW mixtape is underway and its first single drops today Music label, DMW owned by superstar singer, Davido will be releasing a joint mixtape of all the artistes signed under the label... Read More

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January 8, 2017

Album review: Aramide’s Suitcase is packed full of goodies

by Wilfred Okiche Gifted vocalist, Aramide has been around for a spell now, since her runner-up finish at the 2006 edition of talent hunt show, Star Quest. She’s had a spell with eLDee’s Trybe records, before finding kin with Baseline records. Active on the underground scene for a long time, Aramide has gotten high-profile notices... Read More

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January 3, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Omawumi releases song titled ‘Butterflies’, Funke Akindele-Bello hosts friends at her home | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Omawumi premieres new single ‘Butterflies’ from upcoming album Butterflies is the first single off the highly anticipated album, Timeless. The ballad was written by Omawumi and produced by Cobhams Asuquo.... Read More

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album, Butterflies, Cobham, D'banj, Funke Akindele, housewarming, i, nollywood, omawumi, seantizzle

January 2, 2017

Album review: Bez’s Gbagyi Child is the sound of home

by Wilfred Okiche Bez Idakula wowed the world with Supersun, his Cobhams Asuquo produced 2011 debut disc that made the case at the time for a wider embrace of broader musical tastes and at the same time, supplied proof that a different kind of alternative music exists, one that is rooted in home culture and... Read More

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December 27, 2016

#OLIC3: Yes, Olamide is a local champion, but he is OUR local champion

by Tolu Omoyeni Olamide is not winning internationally and we have made that clear; but at this point in his career, he has made the statement – he’s the local champion, the audacious, the undisputed. And all these he has sealed with his annual Olamide Live in Concert. The third edition of what is slowly... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Skales buys his mum a house, Drake and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly dating | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Skales buys his mum a house few days before Christmas Nigerian singer and rapper, Skales has accomplished a goal he set for himself. That goal was to buy his mother a... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide drops intro video for new album, Glory | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. Olamide releases intro video for his 6th album, Glory The 1.36 mins long video clip shows Olamide reaffirming his position as king. Shot in a location that appears to be a graveyard with... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Brother Jekwu rakes in N20 million in 10 days of release, Seantizzle reveals artwork for new album | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Mike Ezuruonye’s film, Brother Jekwu reportedly grosses N20million in 2 weeks of release Playing the roles of executive producer and lead character, Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye may have made huge success with his debut... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Album of the Year? Tony One Week is back to take over… or not

Remember Tony One Week? He calls himself Gyration Master and the name has stuck since he released the early 2000s track, Gyrate. At the time, the song was a success mainly because we did not have too many options. Now that the industry has evolved, you’d expect that Tony One Week would have lost all... Read More

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December 10, 2016

The Church Blog: Ccioma just gave us another reason to adore her

Yes, you are probably a born again Christian who consumes everything from Nathaniel Bassey to Onos Ariyo and you don’t know Ccioma. That’s unforgivable but we understand. She has, for about three albums, been one of the major vocal complements to the incredible Tim Godfrey, alongside IBK. She branched out on her own last year,... Read More

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December 6, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: 9ice to give proceeds of new album to ID Cabasa, Beyonce listed as TIME Person Of The Year | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. 9ice to give proceeds of his new album to ID Cabasa For his efforts in building 9ice‘s career up to the point that it is, the Gongo Aso singer has revealed... Read More

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December 3, 2016

Album review: Solid Star’s W.E.E.D offers nothing new

by Okon Ekpo Solid Star might still be just shy of breaking into music’s A-List, but his years on the grind have attracted many high profile friends his way and he wants you to know it. Otherwise how else can you explain the intimidating guest list on his third studio album, W.E.E.D.? Just in case... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy

by Okon Ekpo In the years since he first dropped Ghost Mode and tasted mainstream success, Phyno has ridden the crests and troughs of the local rapper movement and has emerged triumphant, easily recognizable as one of the biggest stars in the country. The fact that he raps or sings predominantly in the Igbo has been... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Olamide drops new album Dec. 26

Indigenous rap artiste Olamide Adedeji will drop his sixth studio album on December 26, 2016. The album coincides with the third ‘Olamide Live in Concert’ tagged ‘Beast Mode III’, holding at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. While making the announcement on social media, Olamide wrote, “The Glory drops on 26th of December (the... Read More

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November 15, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Club Quilox reacts to Oritsefemi’s attack on bouncer, Shaydee reveals tracklist for his debut album | More stories

Here are some of the stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Club Quilox reacts to Oritsefemi’s story on violent attack by bouncer Yesterday, the management of Lagos nightclub, Quilox owned by Shina Peller, released an official statement detailing their side to the story involving singer,... Read More

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October 19, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Drake’s One Dance is the most streamed song on Spotify, Kerry Washington welcomes second child | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. “One Dance” is the most streamed song on Spotify – EVER! Music streaming app, Spotify has announced that Drake’s hit song One Dance that features Wizkid and Kyla is its most streamed song in... Read More

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October 1, 2016

The wait is over, Davido’s latest single, Gbagbe Oshi is finally here

by Oreoluwa Peters First of all, thumbs up to Shizzi for the intricate work on the infectious beat. The heavy bass, the violin, the kicks all shout ‘scatter the dance floor.’ Secondly, this is one song that has the trappings of afro-dancehall, afro-pop and afrobeats. If you listen closely to the part when Davido sings... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Reekado Banks debut album on Billboard chart | Yemi Alade’s ‘Johnny’ video hits 51m views on YouTube

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Reminisce, Reekado Banks’ albums debut appears on Billboard music chart The first album of Mavin star, Reekado Banks, has landed on the number ten spot on the World Album Category of... Read More

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September 9, 2016

A few good albums to anticipate before 2016 ends

A few Nigerian artistes are up to new stuff recently and some of those projects are set to drop before the year runs out so maybe, we should be excited for what’s to come. Honestly, some of us have been bored out with artistes and their newfound laidback approach to their music. Apart from a... Read More

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June 3, 2016

‘I’m a talented slut’ – Cynthia Morgan bares it all in new interview (WATCH)

Highly controversial singer, Cynthia Morgan revealed a lot about herself in a new episode of HFTV’s Da Chat. In the interview, she addressed the misconception about her ‘over the top’ appearance. She said, “You know the thing about having red hair, naturally there is that stigma that she is all slutty because you have red... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Don Jazzy has some exciting news from Mavin Records

Hours after the release of his One and Only collaboration with Korede Bello, Don Jazzy has announced that a Reekado Banks album will be coming out this year. Reekado Banks – who won the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015 in controversial circumstances – has an array of hit singles including the award-winning Katapot and Oluwa Ni tracks.... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Wale, Olamide and Davido team up for video shoot, Ariana Grande resumes tour weeks after Manchester attack | More stories

Album Review: Skales’ The Never Say Never Guy album is an easily forgettable body of work

Entertainment Roundup: Skales releases second album “The Never Say Never Guy”, Harry Styles calls 14-year-old Manchester terror attack victim | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid drops video for hit track featuring Drake, Election delayed in Israel for Britney Spears’ concert | More stories

“The world needs to hear the music now” | Wizkid announces release date for new music

Entertainment Roundup: Court hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case holds today, Nicki Minaj signs major modeling contract | More stories

Rihanna breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard record, so we celebrate with a playlist

Entertainment Roundup: Korede Bello’s debut album to be released in March, Fat Joe hints at Tiwa Savage collaboration with Remy Ma | More stories

#Grammys2017: We’ve just confirmed that Beyonce is not of this world…see how

Entertainment Roundup: DMW mixtape set to drop soon, AKA thinks Kim Kardashian’s robbery was staged | More stories

Album review: Aramide’s Suitcase is packed full of goodies

Entertainment Roundup: Omawumi releases song titled ‘Butterflies’, Funke Akindele-Bello hosts friends at her home | More stories

Album review: Bez’s Gbagyi Child is the sound of home

#OLIC3: Yes, Olamide is a local champion, but he is OUR local champion

Entertainment Roundup: Skales buys his mum a house, Drake and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly dating | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide drops intro video for new album, Glory | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Brother Jekwu rakes in N20 million in 10 days of release, Seantizzle reveals artwork for new album | More stories

Album of the Year? Tony One Week is back to take over… or not

The Church Blog: Ccioma just gave us another reason to adore her

Entertainment Roundup: 9ice to give proceeds of new album to ID Cabasa, Beyonce listed as TIME Person Of The Year | More stories

Album review: Solid Star’s W.E.E.D offers nothing new

Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy

Olamide drops new album Dec. 26

Entertainment Roundup: Club Quilox reacts to Oritsefemi’s attack on bouncer, Shaydee reveals tracklist for his debut album | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Drake’s One Dance is the most streamed song on Spotify, Kerry Washington welcomes second child | More stories

The wait is over, Davido’s latest single, Gbagbe Oshi is finally here

Entertainment Roundup: Reekado Banks debut album on Billboard chart | Yemi Alade’s ‘Johnny’ video hits 51m views on YouTube

A few good albums to anticipate before 2016 ends

‘I’m a talented slut’ – Cynthia Morgan bares it all in new interview (WATCH)

Don Jazzy has some exciting news from Mavin Records

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