Entertainment Roundup: Beyonce and Jay Z have been happier since pregnancy news, Falz faces discrimination at Kenyan airport | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Beyonce and Jay Z are “in the best place”, thanks to pregnancy Sources have revealed that Beyonce and Jay’s pregnancy news has put their family in a positive place. The couple have always wanted a... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Beyoncé, blue ivy, Chris Brown, falz, Jay-z, Karreuche Tran, pregnancy, restraining order

December 31, 2016

Opinion: 2017 goals | This is how the Nigerian music industry should evolve

by Adeoye Gboyega So daiz how I now henter this their twitter of a tin. There was fuss all over social media, people talking about Chemistry – the EP from Falz and Simi. EPs seem to be the new trend as if Nigerian artistes just noticed the term. In October 2015, alternative rapper,... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

albums, EP, falz, industry, investment, Nigerian Music, Simi, tiwa savage

December 28, 2016

2016 Headies:The ouuhs, aaahs and naahs

by Umar Sa’ad Hassan Someone captured the 2016 Headies in these few words: “This may very well be its funeral.” When Wizkid strolled in and attempted to hug Eva’s fiancé before hugging her instead and leaving the poor dude hanging, you couldn’t help but help the organizers bemoan the abject lack of A-list calibre guests.... Read More

Opinion

Adesuwa, falz, Music, nigeria, Olamide, Simi, the headies

December 23, 2016

Tekno miles, Mr. Eazi, 2Baba, Simi | Here are the winners and losers from #TheHeadies2016

The 11th Headies held last night and we won’t come here to remind you about the glitz and glamour because there was hardly any, to be frank. It was an event that was attended with a variety of expectations depending on audience’s unique preferences. Some came for a street show that they hoped would feature... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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December 23, 2016

Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016

The 2016 Headies held on Thursday at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The award dubbed the Nigerian version of the Grammy Awards had performances from the likes of Daddy Showkey, Remedies, Humblesmith, and so on. Kiss Daniel won three awards while Olamide, Ill Bliss and Darey Art Alade all went home with two awards each,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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December 22, 2016

Falz will be the man of the night + 4 other things we expect to see at the Headies tonight

The 2016 edition of the Headies is set to hold tonight – as organizers, performing acts and nominees prepare for the show, we also look forward to a very eventful night if we decide to judge based on last year’s show. This year, however, there is already a buildup of controversy as organizers recently announced... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 21, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Falz… Look who else made the best 10 videos of the year

by Okon Ekpo Visuals interpret a song, bringing it to life in ways that the audio experience alone cannot quite manage. We present to you 10 of the most striking we saw this year. From bottom to top. Hint: Clarence Peters directs half of them. Something good is happening- Brymo Nothing much happens in the... 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

Chude Jideonwo: The content contest

by Chude Jideonwo Think about this for a moment: the young man called FalzTheBadGuy (Folarin Falana, 26). This one year, he won two of the continent’s most coveted culture prizes – the MTV Africa Music Awards and the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. In one year, he was both a top act in music and... Read More

Opinion

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December 7, 2016

Falz becomes BBM ambassador

Entertainer Falzthebahdguy has signed a deal to become an ambassador for BBM. Falz, real name Folarin Falana, who signed the deal on Wednesday with the Instant Messaging app shared the news on his Instagram page. He wrote, “2017 about toe be lit!! New deal ovishallay done #BBMAmbassador. You can reash me on pinging plix.”

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November 25, 2016

Album review: Falz and Simi share amazing Chemistry

by Wilfred Okiche Falz and Simi brought sexy back to comedy when he appeared as a guest on the video to her hit single Jamb Question. Figuring that they had something good, they went ahead to capture lightning in a bottle with their next duet, Soldier, a project that breathed new life to the visual... Read More

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November 16, 2016

NMVA 2016: Wizkid, DBanj, Aramide, Falz top nominees list

The list of nominees for the 2016 edition of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) is out. The award has 23 categories with heavyweights like Wizkid, Olamide, Dbanj, Falz and Aramide, top the list. The highly coveted “Video of the Year” award will be contested for this year by Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid, Solidstar and Phyno. See full list of this... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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November 15, 2016

The Media Blog: Coke Studio is pretty good television

It’s a bit uneven, as can only be the case with a show whose success depends largely upon the chemistry between the acts headlining each episode. The mash-ups don’t always work, either. And some of the “cultural exchange” segments are just plain awkward. But none of that is enough to really overshadow the high points. Take, for... Read More

The Media Blog

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November 7, 2016

Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ended a few minutes ago. The award which was hosted by Ahmed Soultan; Bonang Matheba and Ika Jang held at the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos. It was a night to remember for Wizkid as he was named as the artiste of the year. The Ojuelegba-crooner had... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

AFRIMA, Aramide, awards, falz, Flavour, wizkid

October 21, 2016

PROFILE: The gift and grace of being AY Makun

by Wilfred Okiche Meet Nigeria’s funniest man at the moment – whether you like him or not Every Easter Sunday, Lagos shuts down for AY Makun. Literally. Since 2010, Easter Sundays have never been the same again as all roads in the state lead to the Eko Hotel & Suites; venue of AY Live, perhaps... Read More

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October 20, 2016

Indomie celebrates Falz, Tuface, Helen Paul and other celebs with the ‘You Like No Other’ celebrity packs

It was a pleasant surprise for some exceptional Nigerian celebrities as they received the customized ‘You Like No Other’ special Indomie packs, from Nigeria’s number one leading noodles brand. The ‘You Like No Other’ campaign is borne out of the need to appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual in their various fields of... Read More

Falz joins cast of popular series, Tinsel

Rapper and actor, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has joined the cast of one of Nigeria’s most successful soap series, Tinsel. According to a statement on Africa Magic’s website, Falz will play the role of “Kayode Beko-Williams” in the series. “From Tuesday, the 11th of October 2016, everyone’s favourite rapper Folarin “Falz” Falana joins the... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Wizkid, Falz the Bahd Guy, others announced NMVA award winners (See full list)

The organizers of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) have announced winners of the 2015 edition of the awards. Rapper Vector’s video for ‘King Kong Remix’ won the 2015 Video of the Year. Mattmax won the best director for King Kong remix also by Vector, while Mavin Records won the Record Label of the Year... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Chris Brown in big trouble following messy standoff with police | Popular TV presenter gets engaged | More stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Media personality, Stephanie Coker gets a rock! Former MTV Base VJ and The Voice Nigeria presenter, Stephanie Coker has gotten engaged. The exciting news was revealed by a close... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold held a private listening party for his new album Gold on Thursday, 4 August. Accompanied by a live band, the singer wowed the audience as he performed the entire 20 songs on the Gold album. The event which was hosted at the Skyline Terrace, Oriental Hotel Lagos also saw performances by other talented... Read More

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August 1, 2016

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

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July 6, 2016

Falz parties hard in ‘Soft work’ (WATCH)

Not resting on his oars after clinching the BET Viewers Choice Awards, Rapper Falz has released the video translation to ‘Soft work’ off his sophomore album. In this video directed by MEX, Falz takes us to the club. The video features producer, Sess and has a cameo appearance by Instagram comedian, Oluwakaponeski. Watch.

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June 27, 2016

#BETAwards: Beyonce leads the pack with four awards (Full Winners List)

The 2016 BET Awards were concluded in the early hours of Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The annual award ceremony celebrates achievement in black entertainment and honours personalities in music, sports, television, and the movies. The nominees were announced on Friday, May 20, 2016, with Drake leading the pack with 9 nominations, while Beyoncé and... Read More

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June 27, 2016

#BETAwards: The suave, hip and classy men on the red carpet (PHOTOS)

The much-awaited BET awards 2016 is underway at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. From the leather jackets to the traditional suit and tie, YNaija is bringing you all of the men’s fashion from the red carpet of the awards. See below: AKA Cassper Nyovest Anthony Anderson Jermaine Dupri DJ Khaleed Fabolous French Montana Samuel L.... Read More

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June 26, 2016

The moment when Falz recieved his BET award (WATCH)

Nigerian rapper/actor, Folarin Falz the Bahd guy Falana on Saturday, beat other international artistes to clinch the Viewers’ choice Best International act’ at the BET awards. For those who weren’t able to see the moment when he was announced winner at a pre-award show, singer, Emma Nyra captured the moment where he picked up his award. Here is the video which also... Read More

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June 26, 2016

See what African music stars have been up to at the #BETAwards16 (PHOTOS)

From the arrivals to meeting other international superstars, your favourite African stars have had their hands full at the BET Awards 2016 weekend. Although the main award ceremony takes place today, winners for some of the categories have already been announced – case in point, the Best International act: Africa and the Viewers choice Best International act winners.... Read More

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June 25, 2016

Falz wins first BET Award

Nigerian comic-rapper/actor, Falz – real names Folarin Falana – has won his first Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award. Popularly known as FalztheBahdGuy, the multi-talented entertainer was on Saturday, announced as the winner of the “Viewer’s Choice Best International Act” category. Falz is the son of highly respected lawyer and activist Femi Falana. He was nominated in... Read More

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May 31, 2016

3 ‘bahd guys’ – Falz, Olamide and Davido team up for ‘Bahd Baddo Baddest’ (WATCH)

Finally the wait is over. Falz the Bahd Guy has released the video for Bahd Baddo Baddest which features YBNL’s Olamide and HKN’s Davido. The video which was directed by Unlimited L.A, was shot in Lagos. See behind-the-scene pictures from the video shoot here. Watch video below:

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May 31, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid in big mess | Hollywood actor visits family in Nigeria | Nollywood actress attacks cyber bully | More Stories

Here are some top stories you missed over the weekend and some that are buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Wizkid embroiled in fresh scandal [DETAILS] Charly Boy, 64, is the President of ‘frustrated youths’ in Nigeria. Hollywood actor, John Boyega reunites with his Nigerian family (PHOTOS). Adekunle Gold reacts to ‘love triangle’… involving him,... Read More

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May 31, 2016

Adekunle Gold reacts to ‘love triangle’… involving him, Simi and Falz

Both Falz and Simi have always denied speculations about a romantic connection between them. However, there is one person, who has been in the middle of this whole fiasco – Adekunle Gold. The Orente singer and the Simi have been rumoured to be dating long before their breakthrough in the music industry. Adekunle Gold who has... Read More

Adekunle gold, celebrity, entertainment, falz, love triangle, Music, Simi

Entertainment Roundup: Beyonce and Jay Z have been happier since pregnancy news, Falz faces discrimination at Kenyan airport | More stories

Opinion: 2017 goals | This is how the Nigerian music industry should evolve

2016 Headies:The ouuhs, aaahs and naahs

Tekno miles, Mr. Eazi, 2Baba, Simi | Here are the winners and losers from #TheHeadies2016

Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016

Falz will be the man of the night + 4 other things we expect to see at the Headies tonight

#YNaija2016Review: Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Falz… Look who else made the best 10 videos of the year

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

Chude Jideonwo: The content contest

Falz becomes BBM ambassador

Album review: Falz and Simi share amazing Chemistry

NMVA 2016: Wizkid, DBanj, Aramide, Falz top nominees list

The Media Blog: Coke Studio is pretty good television

Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016

PROFILE: The gift and grace of being AY Makun

Indomie celebrates Falz, Tuface, Helen Paul and other celebs with the ‘You Like No Other’ celebrity packs

Falz joins cast of popular series, Tinsel

Wizkid, Falz the Bahd Guy, others announced NMVA award winners (See full list)

Entertainment Roundup: Chris Brown in big trouble following messy standoff with police | Popular TV presenter gets engaged | More stories

Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Falz parties hard in ‘Soft work’ (WATCH)

#BETAwards: Beyonce leads the pack with four awards (Full Winners List)

#BETAwards: The suave, hip and classy men on the red carpet (PHOTOS)

The moment when Falz recieved his BET award (WATCH)

See what African music stars have been up to at the #BETAwards16 (PHOTOS)

Falz wins first BET Award

3 ‘bahd guys’ – Falz, Olamide and Davido team up for ‘Bahd Baddo Baddest’ (WATCH)

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid in big mess | Hollywood actor visits family in Nigeria | Nollywood actress attacks cyber bully | More Stories

Adekunle Gold reacts to ‘love triangle’… involving him, Simi and Falz

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