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Timeless Classics and Unforgettable Anthems: The Old Cats Who Defined Nigerian Afrobeats
When we talk about the Nigerian Afrobeats scene, we can't ignore the pioneers who paved the way for its global acclaim. We're talking about the legends, the ones who laid…
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Music legend King Sunny Ade has agreed to meet his alleged daughter, Ayeni
Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyeye, also known as King Sunny Ade, a legendary Nigerian musician and songwriter, has finally agreed to meet his supposed 52-year-old daughter, Elizabeth Ayeni. You may remember…
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Asake, Burna Boy, and Wizkid among other Nigerian artists feature on Billboard 200 album chart
When your art gets known around the world, as an artist, you tend to brag about it, and your fans will praise you for doing great things. Over the years,…
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Iconic Onyeka Onwenu discusses rumoured affairs with Obasanjo, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti #WithChude
Being in the eye of the public sometimes comes with unfounded backlashes. For the iconic singer, actor, journalist, broadcaster and author, Onyeka Onwenu, it was tales of rumours about affairs…
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#YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music
For a country with numerous social issues, music is the one thing that manages to keep us sane. Every year, musical talents in Nigeria give us numerous hits to groove…
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[The Music Blog] Remembering King Sunny Ade’s call for unity, “Lift Nigeria”
It's hard to tell the mindset of the average Nigerian on 'Independence Day' as Nigeria marks its 57th year as a sovereign state. Beyond the customary public holiday and national…
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Opinion: Leadership lessons I learnt from King Sunny Ade
by Jide Ojo Over time, as a media personality featuring on various radio and television programmes and writing for newspapers, I have often advocated for diversification of Nigerian economy as…
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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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Entertainment Roundup: Mavin Records welcomes three new acts, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split | More stories
Catch up on all the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Mavin Records welcomes three new acts Label…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid plans to release four mixtapes in 2017, King Sunny Ade to perform alongside Beyonce at Coachella | More stories i
Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup. Wizkid to release four mixtapes…
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Pictures from Ovation Christmas Carol
The 2016 edition of the Ovation Carol held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday. Dignitaries at the event include President of Ghana, John Mahama and…
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Entertainment Roundup: King Sunny Ade’s guitar sells for N52m at concert, Usher jams to Phyno’s Fada Fada in the club | More stories
Here are the top entertainment stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night - and are still buzzing this morning on today's Entertainment Roundup.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West checks out of hospital, King Sunny Ade inducted into Hard Rock Hall of Fame | More stories
Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. King Sunny Ade is the first Nigerian…
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KSA makes history, donates personal belongings to Hard Rock (PHOTOS)
Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade has donated some of his personal belongings to Hard Rock. KSA on Wednesday donated a vintage Fender Guitar, an album cover and a pair of…
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King Sunny Ade to be inducted into Hard Rock hall of fame
Veteran Juju singer, King Sunny Ade on Wednesday, November 30 will be inducted into the Hard Rock Cafe Lagos Music Memorabilia Collection. According to his management company, Temple management, an induction ceremony…
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Mabu Dibango, Sunny Ade, Papa Wemba shine at AFRIMA 2016
Cameroon-born saxophonist, Manu Dibango, has revealed that the Legendary Award, conferred on him at AFRIMA 2016, was the first award of any kind in music, to him, from Africa. The…
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Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]
by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or…
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7 things you should know about the legendary King Sunny Ade, as he turns 70
The country is suffering a major setback and everyone has been hit. But if there’s any way to know those who have been hard at work and raking in truly…
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They still have it! KSA, Ebenezer Obey, Onyeka Onwenu, dazzled fans this weekend (WATCH)
It was all about evergreen music at the Space Legend Series which held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos yesterday. Nigerian music icons Onyeka Onwenu, King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey showed…
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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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Yemi Alade, Basketmouth, King Sunny Ade, others: All the fun photos from Tyme out with Tee A
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Man of many women: Meet King Sunny Ade’s 7 wives (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju When you are a successful veteran musician, you're probably allowed to have as many wives as you desire, no? Juju Legend, King Sunny Ade, apparently has a…
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“My ideal partner shouldn’t necessarily be pretty” || 20 things you never knew about Asa at 32
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as 'Asa' turns 32, today, 17 September. Asa recently released her third studio album 'Bed of Stone' to critical acclaim with…
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Fela used to abort 6 pregnancies a day – Fela’s wife talks, and talks (and talks)
by Kolapo Olapoju Laide Anikulapo-Kuti, nee Babayale, one of the numerous wives of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says that the late legend used to abort six different pregnancies…
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Dangote, Kola Abiola, Don Jazzy, others attend funeral of Femi Otedola’s dad (See Photos)
by 'Jola Sotubo The funeral mass for a former Governor of Lagos, Sir Micheal Otedola held on Friday in Epe and of course there was a reception afterwards. The billionaire…
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You’re invited! The official invites to Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz’s wedding are here (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo The wedding invites are finally out! The much publicized wedding between songstress Tiwa Savage and her beau/manager Tunji 'Tee Billz' Balogun is drawing close and they have…
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History in the making: Wizkid and King Sunny Ade set to drop new track, reveals upcoming songs
by Rachel Ogbu Starboy Wizkid has announced plans to collaborate with veteran Nigerian music star, King Sunny Ade. With the legend King Sunny Ade! Legendary!! We abt to make history!…
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King Sunny Ade’s former guitarist gets 3 years in jail for drug trafficking (PICTURED)
by Rachel Ogbu King Sunny Ade’s former guitarist has received a three years imprisonment for drug trafficking. At the Federal High Court, Lagos, Fatoke Abiodun, 62, pleaded guilty to one…
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King Sunny Ade’s guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, arrested with cocaine at Lagos airport (PICTURED)
by Rachel Ogbu Fatoke Abiodun, a guitarist who worked with King Sunny Ade for 30 years was arrested on January 1, 2013 for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.575kg of cocaine…
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Arise O’ Compatriots! YNaija selects an Independence Celebration tracklist
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, to spice up your day! Nigeria My Beloved Country -Funmi…
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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