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#YNaija2021Review: Made in Lagos, Sex Over Love, Legacy+, Wondaland…Our 10 Best Albums of the Year
2021 was the year of recovery. Sometimes it seemed like music was all we had to get us through the most trying times of the year. From long awaited debut…
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Global Citizen, in partnership with the Lagos Govt, Access Bank, set to host live event amidst campaign to fight poverty
The international advocacy organisation, Global Citizen, supported by the Lagos State government and Africa’s leading retail bank, Access Bank, is set to hold a 24-hour live broadcast on the 25th…
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October just got cooler! Save the date for the Glenfiddich Mavericks Experimental Night
Get ready for another Maverick experience, Glenfiddich Mavericks Experimental Night is back on Oct 18th The world’s most awarded single malt whiskey, Glenfiddich will host its long awaited Glenfiddich Mavericks…
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Concert Review: A splendid night with Femi Kuti
After about two months on the road touring Europe and the Americas, Afrobeat’s first son, Femi Kuti and his Positive Force band, Saturday night, brought the groove to a different…
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The New Afrika Shrine is an iconic hub | 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria
It's been almost a week since the French President, Emmanuel Macron made a historic two-day official visit to Nigeria. Macron is quite the miracle worker, during his brief stay, he…
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#FelaLivesOn: Femi performs on ‘City of Friends’ stage with son, Made (WATCH)
Today marks 20 years that the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died due to complications associated with HIV/AIDS. Through the years, Femi, the scion of the Anikulapo clan has, carried the…
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Tribute: “A man is not dead until he’s forgotten” | 20 years on, Fela is alive and strong
by Aduratomi Bolade If Fela were still alive, he would have been 79 on October 15, but he’s not: he died on this day in 1997. I remember that day…
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Loser-in-Chief, Donald Trump; Lanre Gentry; Governor Fayose | Here are this week’s winners and losers
by Tolu Omoyeni No hard feelings but the world's biggest newsmaker doubles as its biggest loser. You guessed right! It's the Donald... But he's not the only one. Here…
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Hard Rock Cafe to honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti
by Omoleye Omoruyi Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has not stopped receiving accolades, honours and awards, as Temple Management Company (TMC) is set to induct Fela into the Hard Rock Music…
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Femi Kuti beats world record for longest single note on a saxophone
by Azeez Adeniyi Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti on Sunday surpassed the World record for holding a single musical note. The music icon held a single note for 51 minutes, 35…
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Now is time to break the world saxophone record – Femi Kuti
by Azeez Adeniyi Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti was in the news for breaking Kenny G's record for the longest note held on a saxophone. Kenny G's record was set in…
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Resign and stop wasting our money – Femi Kuti tells Buhari
by Omoleye Omoruyi Son of the Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi Kuti, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. He said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo should take over as President.…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. TRUST BUHARI TO MAKE CORRECT DECISIONS REGARDING HIS PERSONAL HEALTH | TINUBU TELLS NIGERIANS National leader of the All Progressives…
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Yes, Femi Kuti broke a record but not the world record
Femi Kuti, Afrobeat icon and son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, nearly broke the world record for holding the longest note on a saxophone for 46 minutes 38 seconds.…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Kuti, Chidi Odinkalu and @Saratu
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Femi Kuti visits Adamawa IDPs camp
Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has continued his humanitarian work with a visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Adamawa. Kuti had earlier visited Maiduguri IDPs camp in January …
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Why our hospitals will never improve – Femi Kuti
Afro-beat musician Femi Kuti says hospitals in the country will only improve if it became mandatory for government officials to receive treatment in the nation. Kuti, said this…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa, Mugabe, #BBNaija’s Gifty’s ‘boyfriend’ and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. “WE ARE ABSOLUTELY NOT AGAINST IT” | PRESIDENCY DENIES OPPOSING PLANNED PROTEST Senior Special Adviser to the Vice President, Laolu…
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The Thread: Femi Kuti clears the air on his protest comments
Another day, another controversy. This one involving 2Baba and the son of afrobeat music legend, Fela Kuti. A video was circulated on social media showing Femi Kuti at the shrine…
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“What kind of stupid protest is that?” | Femi Kuti rails against 2face’s planned protests (WATCH)
Femi Kuti, eldest son of legend Fela Kuti has said he is not in support of 2face's nationwide protest slated for Monday, February 6. While performing at the Afrika Shrine,…
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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,…
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Buhari sought my support through Osinbajo but I declined – Femi Kuti
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has said President Muhammadu Buhari sought his support during campaign for the elections but he turned him down. In a series of Twitter posts, he suggested…
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Entertainment Roundup: Patoranking makes historical debut on Billboard chart | Empire’s Lucious and Cookie Lyon to get their own show? | 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. Patroranking's album debuts on the…
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Is Wizkid the biggest act out of Africa? | Nigerian Twitter intensely debates
Wizkid has gained so much international attention in the past year - especially with his recent collaboration with Canadian recording artiste, Drake. However, there is a debate making the rounds…
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Femi Kuti discharged from hospital after emergency surgery (PHOTOS)
We reported earlier in the week that Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti underwent an emergency surgery. Although the cause of the emergency surgery is yet to be known, his return to…
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Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti goes under the knife
Award-winning Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is currently at an undisclosed hospital after having an emergency surgery. This was known to the public after his sister, Yeni Kuti shared on her…
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Femi Kuti, D’banj feature in Seyi Shay’s star-packed album
Seyi Shay is definitely bringing on the heat. The Murda singer released the star packed track-list which involves DB records CEO, D'Banj and Grammy nominee, Femi Kuti. The album also…
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A million naira sax, a Jaguar and a Range Rover: Celebrities are acquiring things
by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities like to show off when they acquire things, and these three just did.. Comedian and producer of Nigerian's highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time, Ayo…
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Femi Kuti remakes ‘Politics Na Big Business’ with 2face & Sound Sultan [LISTEN]
by Chinwe Okafor Afro Beat legend Femi Kuti has released the remix to his lead single Politics Na Big Business off the album No Place for My Dreams and it features…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy