by Rachel Ogbu Afrobeats king, Femi Kuti was spotted in New York City yesterday Sunday, June 23 with hip-hop artist, Common. [READ: Osisiye Tafa: Maybe Afrobeat is dead (30 Days, 30 Voices)] Both stars performed at a summer concert in Central Park.
by Rachel Ogbu Here are the three new singles from artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem. He does well to feature Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti in the track, ‘Fela’, then teams up with Vector & Midi on ‘Shekere’. Finally he goes solo on the last track, “New Edo.” [READ: “Mr. ex-President, you are my mugu” – Eedris Abdulkareem fires... Read More
When in 2013, in the midst of similar or worst circumstances than existed in the time of Fela, the newly touted ‘Afrobeat King’, Femi features on a track titled ‘Jaiye Jaiye’, it pains me. ‘Respect to Fela Kuti Me no play with my claro*, na my duty’ -Olamide, (2013) Gimme Dat *Claro: Marijuana /... Read More
by Chi Ibe Crunch On TV has created a mash up of Femi Kuti & Wizkid‘s studio session for “Jaiye Jaiye.” Here’s a behind the scene footage of how the legend and the Starboy created the magic. [READ: Wizkid releases ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ ft. Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti [DOWNLOAD] ] Watch it here:
by Chi Ibe Wizkid, is back in full swing with a monster track titled Jaiye Jaiye featuring Africa’s most celebrated icon, Femi Anikulapo Kuti. The track, Jaiye Jaiye produced by Sarz, shows Wizkid talking about his increasingly successful music career. Click to listen to Wizkid’s Jaiye Jaiye: DOWNLOAD HERE
by Isi Esene Femi Kuti, the Afrobeat king is back with a new track off his album, No place for my dream. The song, The world is changing is quintessential Kuti Afrobeat. Watch the video below:
by Isi Esene It is all about the stars and legends on Nigerian Idol Season 3 as the show will, this weekend, play host to one of Nigeria’s finest: Mr Kokomaster himself, D’banj. In what promises to be a night of fun, merry-making and of course, high hopes, the GOOD Music label artist will be... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu If you’ve missed the show all season, now is the time to pay attention because international export, D’Banj and Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti are to present Nigerian Idol Season 3 winner. What a ride it’s been on the show this year and a remarkable journey for the contestants. This weekend, Nigerian Idols will play host... Read More
by Isi Esene Dare was LIVE at the Nigerian Idol competition this weekend as a guest judge and performer. And the studio audience went wild as the ‘Love like a Movie’ star gave an electrifying performance of some of his hit songs at the past week’s performance show. Hot off his concert hosted by US... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu This week on Nigerian Idol, the top 6 took songs to from the current hits flooding the Nigerian airwaves, all by Nigerian artists. Songs by Nigerian artistes was this week’s theme and contestant Efezino took on Seyi Shay’s single, ‘Loving Your Way.’ Judging from the judges reaction, it was a good performance. Jeffrey Daniel said: “You... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola is a well known face in the industry with many projects under her belt. In this Punch Newspaper interview, the beautiful actress reveals intimate things about her journey through life and what direction her career is likely to take in future. Read the interview below: Why I... Read More
by Isi Esene After weeks of driving through the country auditioning singing talents, the Nigerian Idol train finally came to Lagos for what could be called the ‘grand finale’ of Season 3 auditions. On Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10, thousands of Idol hopefuls made it to Dream Studios, Bamako Estate, Omole, the venue... Read More
by Isi Esene Fela’s Kalakuta Museum located at 8, Gbemisola Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was recently thrown open to the public. The museum, declared open by the Lagos State government aims to showcase Fela’s life to those who never had the opportunity to have the Fela experience except through his songs. For those who knew... Read More
Femi Kuti Exclusive: “Why I agreed to judge on Nigerian Idol” (plus his favourite Nigerian artiste!)
by Chi Ibe Femi Kuti was on hand recently to speak with Y! on his life, reason for agreeing to be a Nigerian Idol judge and other things you might not know about him. Read through to know what the saxophone wielding Afrobeat legend has to say. YNaija: Why did you agree to be... Read More
by Isi Esene The energy levels went through the roof as Africa’s biggest music reality show Nigerian Idol made its second stop this season in the city of Port Harcourt on Saturday, 20 October 2012. Hotel Presidential, the venue for the audition, played host to a lot of young and aspiring acts – from the... Read More
by Chi Ibe It was a victory for Nigeria’s new breed of young, powerful record label owners at the Headies. Record labels Square Records, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and Mavin Records emerged big winners yesterday as their artistes Psquare, May D and Banky W, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal swept major awards at the... Read More
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by Isi Esene Nigerian Idol Season 3 auditions move from Abuja to Port-Harcourt this weekend! It was a thrilling weekend for the young and talented in Abuja, as thousands turned out for the Season 3 edition of the musical reality show, Nigerian Idol. “It’s the third year, but the numbers of young people who turned... Read More
by Hycinth Iyereosa Event: Sound Sultan 12 Years on Stage Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012 Venue: Harbour Point, Lagos Photos; by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The video for Illrymz and Femi Kuti’s song, ‘Teacher, Teacher’ is finally here. We had a preview of what to expect from the video in a trailer and behind the scenes photos which were released in June. The video which was shot in the New Afrika Shrine was directed by Contagious Pictures.... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has a conversation with Fly TV as he built up to his 50th birthday.
Born on June 16, 1962, Femi Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and icon in his own right, turned 50 today, and - as usual - he held back no punches in this interview with Vanguard.
His candour is always refreshing (and the last few answers are priceless). Read More
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