It was a fusion of spoken word and soul music at the Common Ground concert

It was a fusion of spoken word and soul music at the Common Ground concert

Just a few weeks ago, Lagos was buzzing, as custom is. The Christmas and New Year celebrations were ubiquitous. Weekends were choke-full of events. Someone’s daughter got married to someone else’s son. The Wedding Party was finally out and the Cinemas had become like the market place. At the same time, REZthaPoet and Isaac Geralds... Read More

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December 30, 2016

10 things to expect at AliBaba’s January 1st concert

The man, Alibaba is a veteran in Nigerian comedy so when we hear that the third edition of his annual concert is set to hold, it’s never out of place to get excited. The 2015 edition was an undeniable success and we know the man behind the show has stepped up to make this year’s... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 29, 2016

Olamide, Korede Bello, Akpororo, Bovi, Simi, others set for Alibaba’s #January1stConcert

Mavin signed artists Reekado Banks and Korede Bello alongside Harry Song, Bovi, Akpororo, AY Makun, Simi, Waje, Chidinma, Omawumi and a host of others have joined the star-studded line-up of artists set to perform at January 1st Concert by Alibaba which is scheduled to hold on the 1st of January, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Olamide shines bright as #OLIC3 shuts down Lagos again [PHOTOS]

Over 7,000 people besieged the Eko Hotels Convention Centre yesterday to witness the third installment of the Olamide Live in Concert, tagged OLIC 3. With tickets sold out twenty-four hours to the event, the concert was already a runaway success before it started. The almost unbelievable success of the two previous editions had set a... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Errr, we thought Wizkid was too sick to do his Homecoming concert?

by Halima Bello Something smells fishy. Wizkid was at three major events back to back over the last one week. When he showed up at The Headies unannounced, received his Artist of the Year award and moved on silently without a performance, we thought “oh yeah, maybe he’s truly sticking to his doctor’s orders and... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 26, 2016

‘Best live performance in recent times’ | Highlights from Bez Live music concert [PHOTOS]

Think of Afro beats, rock, jazz, soul and more and only one concert comes to mind. The Bez Live concert was beyond amazing and fans agree that the memories would not be set aside for a long while. The festival-styled concert held at the Muri Okunola Park and kicked off at 7:00pm with performances from... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Davido lights up the year at Industry Nite grand finale special

African megastar and Afro-pop singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido signed off the year with an industry Nite as he electrified the music lovers at the concert held at Grand Ballroom of The Oriental Hotel, Lekki Lagos. Davido who recently came back from England tour, performed most of his hit songs like, Dami Duro,... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Hollup! Mr. Eazi’s ‘Life is Eazi’ concert is set to hold on Wednesday

Headlined by Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly known as Mr. Eazi, the Life is Eazi concert will be his first major one in Nigeria. Mr Eazi, though based in Ghana, has made his mark in the Nigerian music industry in such short period. He’s signed to Wizkid’s starboy label and has been featured by Nigerian acts... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Come experience music, spoken word, & more at the Common Grounds Concert

What could Spokenword and Soul Music have in common? You can ask REZthaPoet and Isaac Geralds, or you could just wait and hope you get invited to their ‘invite-only’ concert, Common Ground; or maybe hope you are lucky with your RSVP. Happening on Friday, 16th December 2016 at Liquid Hub, Ikoyi, Lagos, Common Ground is... Read More

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December 3, 2016

#TheExperienceReport: We have a simple question for female fans of Micah Stampley

We have a simple question for all these young women of God who scream like a thousand groupies when (the remarkable) Micah Stampley steps on stage to worship God. Are you shouting for God, or are you shouting for this irrevocably fine young man? Answer with the fear of God.

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December 2, 2016

Attending The Experience tonight? Here are 5 ways to get ready

It’s tonight! The largest gathering of Christians across all denominations in Nigeria, the biggest music concert in the country, what has become an collective offering of sound praise to the creator, it’s The Experience. We’re excited about what is set to happen tonight and we understand that there a lot of first-timers who may not... Read More

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November 26, 2016

The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend

Last weekend, art enthusiasts and literature lovers had their time to bond, feast and remind us all that the select crowd who value these genres still very much exist in spite of the . It goes without saying that the cultural scene in Nigeria buzzed this past week and the memories still linger around everyone... Read More

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November 18, 2016

“I would have voted for Trump” – Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West says he would have voted for Donald Trump in the US election that held last week. West who has disclosed intent to run for the Presidency in 2020, said he didn’t vote for any candidate. But stated that if he had, he “would have voted for Trump”. West said this during... Read More

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November 15, 2016

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

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October 21, 2016

Tiwa Savage, Davido, Phyno, and more to perform at ‘3 Thrones’ concert on Sunday

Over the past few months, there have been an unending conversation across social media platforms. Hundreds of people can be seen expressing their zeal for the highly anticipated concert ‘3 Thrones’; scheduled to hold on Sunday, 23rd of October, 2016 at EKO Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The monarchical-themed concert is in its maiden edition... Read More

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October 3, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Kim Kardashian held at gunpoint in Paris hotel | Amaechi to blame for insecurity in Rivers – Wike | Boko Haram has killed over 100,000 – Borno Gov

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Kanye West cancels concert as Kim Kardashian is held at gunpoint in Paris hotel – YNaija Woman sells 2-year-old daughter for N50000 in Lagos – YNaija 88-year-old woman arrested for trafficking 6-year-old girl – YNaija Amaechi to blame for insecurity in Rivers – Wike – YNaija Four suspected kidnappers... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Kim Kardashian held at gunpoint in Paris hotel

Rapper Kanye West has cancelled his concert after his wife Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her hotel room in Paris, E! News reports. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Kim’s hotel room when two men dressed as policemen held her hostage. According to Kim’s spokesperson, she is ” badly shaken but physically unharmed”.... Read More

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September 4, 2016

#BuckwyldnBreathless: Our 64 best moments from 2Baba and M.I’s show

The Eko convention center of the Eko Hotel and Suites was lit up by two Nigerian music pace setters – 2Baba and M.I on Saturday, September 3, 2016 as they headlined the #BuckwyldnBreathless concert. The event also saw explosive performances from Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Nosa, Sound Sultan, Vector, Cobhams Asuquo, Waje, Kelly Hansome and... Read More

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September 3, 2016

What Twitter is saying about the #Buckwyldnbreathless concert

Today, two music heavyweights, M.I and Tubaba, have joined forces on a nightlong musical concert aptly titled, Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless. Many expect the concert to be jaw dropping, unforgettable and the biggest music concert of the year. However, so far the reactions of Nigerians on twitter to the ongoing concert have been overwhelmingly mixed, although neither... Read More

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September 3, 2016

#BuckwyldnBreathless: Ita-Giwa, Cobahms, others at 2Baba and M.I’s show (FIRST PHOTOS)

The Lagos leg of the #BuckwyldnBreathless concert featuring 2Baba and M.I as headliners is ongoing at the Eko hotel and Suites. So far we have spotted celebrities like – Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Cobhams Asuquo, Adebola Williams, Annie Idibia and more. Here are first photos from the event;

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September 3, 2016

10 songs we want 2Baba to perform at #BuckwyldnBreathless and why

If there is anybody that deserves respect for his work in the Nigeria music industry, it is surely 2face who now officially goes by the stage name 2Baba. From Face to Face to The Ascension, he has built himself a successful music career that is enviable and motivating for generations to come. As he takes... Read More

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August 21, 2016

‘That was emotional’! Wizkid performs to over 30,000 people at Tanzania concert (PHOTOS)

From Niger to Cameroon, Wizkid is no stranger to shutting down stages in African countries. The Starboy was at it again on Saturday, 20, August 2016 when he performed at a packed arena at the Tigo Fiesta 2016 concert in Tanzania. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJWko7mDtMB/?taken-by=wizkidayo The concert was held at the 35-000 capacity CCM Kirumba stadium, Mwanza – the second... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Is Davido in trouble over N7million concert fee refund?

Hip hop artiste, Davido is currently embroiled in a controversy for failing to show up for an event he had reportedly been paid for. Davido was one of those advertized to perform at the Festival of India, which took place in Lagos on Saturday, but was conspicuously absent. The absence of the artiste left many guests... Read More

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May 31, 2016

Adele abruptly stops show because a fan was filming (WATCH)

Remember we said celebrities aren’t taking nonsense from fans anymore? Well, Adele has joined that bandwagon. The singer paused a live concert she was performing at in Italy just to caution a fan from filming her. In a polite manner, she asked the fan to enjoy the live show. Take a listen below.

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May 15, 2016

First photos: Kiss Daniel’s album launch tonight

Kiss Daniel’s New Era album launch concert is underway at the Eko Hotel and Suites. Celebrities who have arrived at the event include 2 Face Idibia and wife Annie, Ay, Olisa Adibua, VJ Adams and so on. Here are the first photos from the red carpet of the show. See Also: Our favourite photos from... Read More

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May 2, 2016

Wilfred Okiche: See Asa and die

Nine years. That’s how long Asa made Lagos- and Nigeria,- the land of her birth, wait for a major headlining concert befitting her status as Nigeria’s premiere vocalist and performer. From her Paris base, Nigeria’s biggest music export not named Kuti touches down once in a while to promote whatever studio album she is selling... Read More

The Cutting Floor

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May 1, 2016

Asa lights up the arena with ‘Awe’ & ‘Satan Be Gone’ (WATCH)

Nigerian-French singer, Asa is performing live at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. After the opening acts had gotten the audience warmed up, Asa received a lengthy applause as she stepped out to take center-stage. To whet the appetite of her fans, she started with ‘Awe’ and ‘Satan Be Gone’. #AsaLiveInLagos and the crowd... Read More

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May 1, 2016

7 ways you know Asa’s concert is the aje-butter answer to #Olic

by Chi Ibe and Sola Fasasi If you pay attention to anything, then you know the biggest news this weekend is Asa’s Live Concert in Lagos – happening this evening at the Eko Convention Centre. Our reporters, who are milling around the place to stand in the gap for you, share some of their irreverent... Read More

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April 9, 2016