Tag: Femi Kuti

SPOTTED: Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti hangs out with US rapper, Common in New York

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…

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Eedris Abdulkareem releases 3 new singles, ‘Fela’ ft. Femi Kuti, ‘Shekere’ ft. Vector, & ‘New Edo’ [DOWNLOAD]

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…

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Osisiye Tafa: Maybe Afrobeat is dead (30 Days, 30 Voices)

  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…

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Hit Video 101: The making of Wizkid & Femi Kuti’s HOT new single, ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ (WATCH)

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…

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Wizkid releases ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ ft. Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti [DOWNLOAD]

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…

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Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is back with new video, ‘The world is changing’ (WATCH)

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…

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DBanj comes home! PLUS: Femi Kuti, Omawumi, Yeka, Mercy take the stage at the Nigerian Idol Season Finale

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…

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Biggest ever! D’Banj, Femi Kuti, Omawumi to perform at Nigerian Idols final this weekend

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…

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Nigerian Idol contestants take on Nigerian music versus neo soul (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Debie Rise This week on Nigerian Idol, the song choices were from two genres: neo soul and recent Nigerian hits. Judges Femi Kuti, Jeffrey Daniel and Yinka Davies,…

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Nigerian Idol Season 3 Gala show: Dare Art Alade is guest judge, gives a thrilling performance

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…

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It’s ‘Naija songs’ night as Nigerian Idol’s Top 6 stake to the stage

by Rachel Ogbu Top 6 contestants 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…

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10 great Idols, standing on the stage: Nigerian Idol contestants have breakout night

by Isi Esene It was a night of redemption for most of the top 10 Nigerian Idol finalists, as the contestants burst out of their shell and gave some of…

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“I was raped the first time I had sex” – Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola reveals

Foluke Daramola 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…

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Illrymz ft Lynxx – Gbagaun [LISTEN]

by Rachel Ogbu Illrymz the popular Nigerian TV & Radio presenter, is set to release his second official single titled Gbagaun! Contagious Collective presents this club banger and it features…

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Femi Kuti and Yinka Davis perform for guests at Nigerian Idol first episode premiere

by Rachel Ogbu New judge, Femi Kuti expressed excitement to be on the Nigerian Idol panel this year.  Kuti who attended the première of the first episode of show’s third season spoke on…

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We can’t wait: Nigerian Idol hits your TV (again) on December 16

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian Idol Season 3 judges Jeffrey Daniels, Yinka Davies and Femi Kuti On December 16, one of your Christmas wishes will be granted. The first four episodes…

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High expectations as Nigerian Idol takes auditions to Lagos

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…

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“There is so much to see” – Yeni Kuti speaks to YNaija on the new Kalakuta Museum and Fela’s legacy

The Kalakuta Museum in honour of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela. by Isi Esene Fela's Kalakuta Museum located at 8, Gbemisola Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was recently thrown open to…

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WATCH: Femi and Seun Kuti perform Fela’s songs together at Felabration

by Rachel Ogbu To mark the week-long musical celebration of the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti called Felabration this year, some of the hottest acts in the Nigerian Music Industry performed live on stage.…

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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…

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Owerri, you’re next! The search for the next Nigerian Idol continues

Nigerian Idol Judges; Jeffrey Daniels, Yinka Davies and Femi Kuti at the Port Harcourt auditions. by Isi Esene The energy levels went through the roof as Africa’s biggest music reality…

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Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

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…

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Port Harcourt is next: Nigerian Idol Season 3 auditions in the Garden City this weekend

Nigerian Idol Season 3 judges; Jeffrey Daniels, Yinka Davies and Femi Kuti at the Abuja auditions. by Isi Esene Nigerian Idol Season 3 auditions move from Abuja to Port-Harcourt this…

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The Sound of Good Music! Sound Sultan celebrates 12 years on stage (PHOTOS)

by Hycinth Iyereosa Event: Sound Sultan 12 Years on Stage Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012 Venue: Harbour Point, Lagos   Photos; by  Hycinth Iyereosa

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WATCH: Femi Kuti performs live on-board KLM flight

by Isi Esene Have you ever wondered what Femi Kuti's 'Wonder, wonder' hit song sounds like 38,000ft above sea level? We (well, not really us) bring you Femi and the…

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Video: Illrymz featuring Femi Kuti – ‘Teacher, Teacher’

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…

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WATCH: Flytime Interviews Femi Kuti

by Tolu Orekoya Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has a conversation with Fly TV as he built up to his 50th birthday.

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Preview video: Illrymz feat. Femi Kuti – ‘Teacher, Teacher’

by Seyi Lawal Here is a thrilling peek at what to expect from the banging, highly anticipated video of Illrymz's new single; ‘Teacher Teacher’ featuring the Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti.…

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WATCH: “I was a very reckless young man” – Femi Kuti

"I was just living on a daily basis" says Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti of his younger days, in this special interview. The son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who…

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“My next album will be dynamite” – Femi Kuti speaks on fans, Funke and Fela as he turns 50 today

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).

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