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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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#YNaija2020Review: Tolulope Arotile, Majek Fashek, Ibidun Ighodalo…See Notable Nigerian Deaths of the year
Editor's Note: It's been a very 'different' year for mankind - the first in at least a century.Apart from being visited with an unforseen pandemic that has led to the…
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Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale
Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on the night of 1, June. This according to his manager…
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Open heavens as Rainmaker Majek Fashek departs | The #YNaijaCover
Nigerians on Twitter are paying their last respect to reggae legend and activist Majekodunmi Fasheke a.k.a Majek Fashek, who has died at the age of 57 in a New York…
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Majek Fashek: Nigerians bid farewell to the legendary ‘Rain Maker’
The news of the death of legendary singer, Majekodunmi Fasheke broke out today and Nigerians and fans of the reggae singer have taken to various platforms to say their goodbyes…
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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage releases teaser for ‘Ma Lo’ featuring Wizkid; Majek Fashek set to collaborate with 2Baba, Davido | More stories
These are the entertainment stories from yesterday you need to catch up with and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Friday morning. These are…
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“It is a point of principle that Buhari is not speaking to Nigerians” | See our top 10 quotes from
We started the week off with the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples and so we'll definitely be recapping the most memorable speeches from that. Here in Nigeria though,…
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Buhari's second letter to the Senate The content of President Muhammadu Buhari's second letter to the Senate while on…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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EXCLUSIVE: Timi Dakolo’s final words on Majek Fashek’s allegations
RnB singer, Timi Dakolo on Monday said he will no longer engage Majek Fashek on his allegations of copyrights infringements against him. In an exclusive interview with YNaija, the singer…
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We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)
For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ''thief" for…
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Majek Fashek to sue Timi Dakolo for copyright infringement
Reggae star, Majek Fashek has said he would sue Timi Dakolo for N100m for remaking his hit song 'Send down the rain' without permission. Majek's manager, Uzoma Omenka said both…
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Majek Fashek is back, features 2baba on ‘No more sorrow’ (LISTEN)
Legendary raggae artiste, Majek Fashek has dropped a single titled 'No more sorrow' featuring 2Baba. The song is a re-worked version of his hit single, 'holy spirit' in the 90s…
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Timi Dakolo denies stealing Majek Fashek’s song
In a Punch interview published this morning, legendary musician Majek Fashek accused R&B singer Timi Dakolo of remaking his classic - Send Down The Rain without due permission. In the interview, the Nigerian music legend…
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Simon Utsu: How to identify a young, wicked sadist
by Simon Utsu Any young man/ woman who gloated(or is still gloating) over Senator Ben Murray Bruce's political travails in the hands of AMCON, is a young, wicked sadist. Before…
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‘Jesus can’t come from Heaven to heal’ | Majek Fashek says, as he goes to church (PHOTOS)
Reggae legend, Majek Fashek, on Sunday, attended the Christ Living Apostolic Ministries (CLAM) in Lagos. During the service, Majek Fashek shared the testimony of his deliverance from drugs while revealing…
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2Baba Idibia and Majek Fashek collaborate on new song- ‘Holy Spirit’ (WATCH)
Two Nigerian music legends- Majek Fashek and Innocent '2Baba' Idibia have teamed up for a new collaboration. Channels TV captures the studio session on the pair, for the song titled…
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Majek Fashek: The good surprise at #TheHeadies2015
Rainmaker, Majek Fashek is taking strong baby-steps back to full showmanship. The legendary singer was a surprise performer at the 2015 edition of The Headies, held at Landmark Events Centre,…
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Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)
The Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island yesterday witnessed some of the biggest names in Government, FMCG, Sports, Telecommunications, Media and entertainment industries for the annual comedy concert, Tyme Out with Tee A.…
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Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami put Majek Fashek in rehab
Warri billionaire and CEO of 911 Entertainment, Ayiri Emami has been confirmed to have checked Africa's reggae star and guitarist, Majek Fashek, into a rehabilitation home situated in Abuja. This…
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Majek Fashek supposedly found roaming the street of Suleja smoking (PHOTO)
Majek Fashek has been in the news for some time now for his alleged rehab tales but now from the shores of American, the legendary artiste has been reportedly found…
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Majek Fashek escaped from rehab because their medicines ‘weakened his manhood’
The other day, Majek Fashek claimed he couldn’t go to rehab because it scares and depresses him. This week he’s saying rehab affected his “manhood”. See excerpts from his Encomium…
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Truth is, Majek Fashek is afraid of rehab
Reggae star, Majek Fashek who is currently struggling with drug addiction has said he is scared of going to rehab after his last experience in America. According to the singer…
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Adegoke Oyeniyi: Why do some great men fall?
Following Majek Fashek’s tragic story put me in a reflective mood throughout this week. I downloaded Chrome’s Torch browser then used its media grabber to download Majekodunmi Fasheke’s (real names)…
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Majek Fashek, a national tragedy
On my way to work this morning (Friday), I spotted a loony figure. Pants sagged, dirty black underwear showing, a caftan perched precariously on his extra lean shoulders, shock of…
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Ill-bo phenomenon! Rapper, Illbliss covers Mystreetz magazine (PHOTO)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Illbliss covers MySteetz Magazine with the caption 'The Ill-bo Phenomenon' –The Journey Of Igbo Artistes to Mainstream in the Nigerian Music Industry 'The Nigerian state has always been…
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Opinion: Dear Beautiful Nubia, step up your game and stop complaining
by Onyinye Muomah So, Mr. Nubia, if your songs, despite their great messages are not getting general acceptance, do not flog the media, either you change genre, or accept that…
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#NelsonMandela: His story in books, films and songs
by Oke Efagene The father of freedom and global icon for peace, Nelson Mandela, passed away on Thursday night, in his home after a long battle with lung infection. Many…
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What I’m suffering from is spiritual attack – Majek Fashek
by Akan Ido Raggae artiste, Majek Fashek held the Nigerian music scene spellbound with his song, 'Send Down The Rain' in the 80s but the music star is now a…
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Review: Timi Dakolo sends down the rain but is it necessary?
by Wilfred Okiche Majek Fashek’s ‘Send down the rain’ is one of those rare songs. Tunes that were earworms upon initial release but have evolved, transcended their time and adopted…
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YMonitor
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- 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