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Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille featured in the song by Kizz Daniel entitled “Police”

Award-winning artist Kizz Daniel kicks off his upcoming album with the release of the highly anticipated first single, ‘Police’, featuring the legendary six time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille. This marks the start of a fresh chapter for Kizz Daniel, setting the tone for his next era with an upbeat,... Read More

Davido Releases 17-Track Album ‘Timeless’

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Davido, has just released his highly anticipated album ‘Timeless’, which is his fourth studio album. The album features collaborations with several artists, including Asake, Fave, Focalistic, Angelique Kidjo, and Skepta, among others. The 17-track album features diverse tunes that showcase Davido’s versatility as an artist. Davido took to his social media page... Read More

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May 26, 2021

The 2021 Africa Day Concert was about our music, heritage, triumphs….and malaria

What’s better than a music concert featuring an explosive line-up of African stars from across the continent? A music concert that is tied to a culturally-relevant social cause. The MTV Africa Day Concert on May 25 lent its voice to the global fight against malaria by partnering with the #DrawTheLine campaign to drive awareness about... Read More

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#DrawTheLine campaign, Angelique Kidjo, Mark Angel, MTV Africa Day Concert, MTV Base, Omah lay, Peter Okoye (Mr. P), Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Teni

October 7, 2020

Album Review: Niniola delivers on ‘Colours and Sounds’ but it may be time to evolve

From MTN Project Fame, to showing ‘Maradona’ stuff on ‘This is Me’ album and getting a Grammy nomination for her contribution to Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion Gift: The King,’ Niniola Apata, popularly known as Niniola, is one artiste who has patiently crafted her way to become one of the highly rated feminine force in the Nigerian music... Read More

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January 27, 2020

Angelique Kidjo dedicates Grammy win to Burna Boy, Bolt introduces tricycle to Uyo – Here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo on Sunday night beat Burna Boy and a host of others to win the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards that held in Staples Center, Los Angeles. Angelique Kidjo didn’t only just receive the award but graciously dedicated it to Burna Boy in recognition of the hard work... Read More

Rankings

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July 26, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Give us El-Zakzaky for treatment – Iran tells Nigeria; Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camp | Other top stories Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer Check out the books Asa is currently reading before her album drops ”Daughters... Read More

Cover Stories

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May 27, 2019

With Omawumi, longevity isn’t an aspiration – it’s a personality trait

Where is Omawumi? Why is Nigeria’s most loved music diva absent from the scene? The last time we heard from her, she was serenading the continent with her “Timeless” album. Where is she? Omawumi is an original; One of those rare talents that carry the art as part of their DNA. For her, music isn’t... Read More

The Music Blog

Angelique Kidjo, Angie Stone and Donell Jones, Carl Thomas, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Cobhams Asuquo, Flavour, omawumi

July 25, 2017

Album Review: Omawumi’s Timeless album is a purposeful curation of nostalgia and versatility

Carving a name for herself as one of the most durable figures on the Nigerian music scene, Omawumi despite long spells in the sidelines has always managed to retain relevance in the industry. While boasting of a unique vocal skill set that arguably sets her aside as one of the best vocalists of her generation... Read More

Reviews

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November 2, 2016

How come Olamide has never won any international awards?

Nigerian rap sensation, Olamide recently granted an interview and when the question about awards arose, here’s what he said: “If they give me award or not, it does not define me. God bless whoever wins any award. God bless the organisers for the initiative. Thanks for creating an avenue to commend us for our work.”... Read More

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August 9, 2016

So are we all going to sit here and pretend Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The CEO’ isn’t a terrible, godawful movie?

by Tolu Omoyeni When the Nigerian media went agog over the in-flight premiere of Kunle Afolayan‘s new movie, The CEO, some of us could bet with our pinkie finger that the movie would be the Hit of the Year 2016 especially since the filmmaker himself is the man behind some of the best and revolutionary Nollywood... Read More

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June 21, 2016

Grammy Museum to honour 2face, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Laolu Senbanjo, others

Some selected memorabilia from different African artistes will be put on display at the Grammy Museum. The works will include handwritten lyrics, costumes and rare instruments from African winners and nominees of both the Grammy Awards and the BET Awards. They will be displayed at the “Sounds of Africa” exhibition. The works of artistes such... Read More

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May 7, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Vector speaks on TV spat with Ikechukwu | Blac Chyna having a Kardashian baby | More Stories

Here is your entertainment roundup for today Vector has ‘no beef’ with Ikechukwu 2 weeks ago, Vector, in an interview on Emmanuel Ugo-lee’s The Gist, questioned his fellow rapper – Ikechukwu‘s ability to make money off his craft. The King Kong rapper has however, commented on the viral interview saying there was no enmity between him... Read More

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May 4, 2016

Omawumi to release ‘two more singles’

Omawumi is gearing up for the release of her live album whose title still remains unknown. The album’s first single Play Na Play featuring Angelique Kidjo received major plaudits at the beginning of the year when it was released. Omawumi told YNaija at the Asa concert on Sunday that she was going to drop two... Read More

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February 16, 2016

35 pre-show winners at the 58th Grammy Awards [Full List]

As is the tradition of the annual Grammy Awards, some categories’ winners are awarded with their plaques before the show commences. While this categories aren’t any less important, the Grammys has repeatedly stated that not all awards can be given out during the 3-hour long show. Hence, 35 award categories were yet again, at the... Read More

Angelique Kidjo, Grammy Awards, pre-show winners, Taylor Swift

January 18, 2016

Omawumi features Angelique Kidjo in new song ‘Play Na Play’ (WATCH)

Riding on the success of her cover of Adele’s Hello, Omawumi has released her first official single and music video off her yet to be named third album. The record titled ‘Play Na Play’ features Grammy award-winning artist, Angelique Kidjo The singer has raised the bar by recording a completely live album which is scheduled for release in the first... Read More

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December 8, 2012

Alicia Keys stuns in burgundy at her annual ball, with Oprah and Angelique Kidjo (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Alicia Keys made sure as the hostess of her charity ball she looked the most stunning in a flattering burgundy. The 31-year-old looked every inch a star as she led the way at the city’s Apollo for her Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball in New York on Thursday, December 6. She... Read More

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September 19, 2012

Review: What exactly makes Omawumi different?

by Demola Rewaju The only challenge I have now though is a worthy name to describe the true first lady of Nigerian music… maybe we’ll just stick with the ‘Mama K’ she’s chosen for herself. 2face has several kids (how many is it now?) from different mothers but is still at the top of his... Read More

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