Santi brings boundless versatility to The Late Night Show with Daisy Ola

Santi brings boundless versatility to The Late Night Show with Daisy Ola

by Ogbeche Ohotuwo There’s a musical revolution happening right now, and Santi is a huge part of the movement. Other players in this are Odunsi, Tems, Lady Donli, among others. These alté creatives are redefining music which appeals to the Nigerian audience, particularly young people. If you grew up finding it difficult to express yourself, or... Read More

The Media Blog

May 23, 2020

Naeto C vs MI: Whose music was more influential?

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Those who love music have been blessed with music battles from their favourite and not-so-favorite musicians and music producers. We have had Teddy Riley vs Babyface; Ludacris vs Nelly, Sarz vs Shizzi, Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu and the one most Nigerians went crazy for – No Signal’s Wizkid vs Vybz Kartel. We’ve... Read More

Naeto C is Nigeria’s rapper who didn’t share no ‘street hustle’

Among the many things that many Nigerian mainstream rappers have in common is their struggles from grass to grace, from street hustling to mainstream, and while these stories have over the years inspired other up and coming artists, few rappers share close to none of that story. One Nigerian rapper who you could say didn’t... Read More

Deep Dive

Mi, mi abaga, Naeto C, Vector

October 7, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) won’t warn FG before going on strike over minimum wage

President of the Trade Union Congress, Quadri Olaleye, has said that the organisation had commenced mobilisation of members ahead of a nationwide protest, adding that they would not embark on a warning strike. The TUC’s position comes after the failure of the Nigerian Government to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000. In a statement, the... Read More

Rankings

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February 22, 2019

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M.I tweeted that he stands with comedians who joke about rape and we are disappointed but not surprised

Over time, I have learned not to hold any Nigerian celebrity to any standard. Why? They have none. If the bar was on the floor, Nigerian celebrities will snap it into two and make firewood out of it. On Thursday, rapper MI tweeted that he watched Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy, a four-episode documentary... Read More

The Media Blog

October 16, 2018

Here’s our pick of the best Naija songs of the 2000’s.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to the golden age of Nigerian music, where more than two artists contended for dominance on the charts, and when lyrics and edifying content were valued over sound and club appeal, the 2000’s. This list was compiled, taking into consideration, factors like, airplay, chart dominance, street cred,... Read More

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December 10, 2017

MI shouldn’t have compared us with South African rappers – Vector

Rapper, Vector has said he didn’t like that fellow musician, Jude Abaga aka MI compared Nigerian rappers to their South African counterparts in his song, “You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives.” In his song, MI had said Nigerian rappers were switching to singing and are being defeated by South African rappers. However, in an... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Rapper N6 calls MI a “closet homosexual midget” in Twitter exchange; Banky W survives skin cancer tumour | More stories

Our Friday edition is our favourite edition! But before TGIF sets in proper, here are the biggest stories you missed yesterday – and others that unraveled while you slept. Rappers, MI and N6 are tweetfighting and it’s not looking good When Choc City rapper, MI released his controversial track, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: House of Cards’ actor, Kevin Spacey apologises for seducing fellow actor, comes out as gay | More stories

We love Mondays! It’s the day of the week where we get to load you with all the entertainment gists you missed through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept on Sunday night. Kevin Spacey comes out as gay in his response to sexual harassment allegation House of Cards‘ actor, Kevin Spacey has... Read More

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October 23, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Justin Timberlake to perform at the 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show | More stories

It’s Mon-yay! We might be the only ones who get excited about Mondays and that’s because we get to bring you up to speed on everything you missed in entertainment through the weekend. Plus the ones that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night. Justin Timberlake to perform at the 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show... Read More

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September 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Comedian AY, Sheyman react to M.I’s interview on #LooseTalk Podcast; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting a baby girl | More stories

Here are the stories you missed from yesterday and others that unraveled over the night – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Celebrities weigh in on MI’s interview with Pulse’s Osagie Alonge on the #LooseTalk podcast It was the most talked about thing on Nigeria’s internet space yesterday and we will not be getting... Read More

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September 6, 2017

“Is MI asking a journalist to only report the positives?” | TwitterNG marks MI wrong

Twitter’s been abuzz about this sit-down with MI and the guys at Pulse. It all began with an open letter about MI’s music written by Ayomide O. Tayo, which MI took hard: @PulseNigeria247 @OsaGz I want to address an article written by @AOT2 about me… And speak on my thoughts about your site and music... Read More

Opinion

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August 26, 2017

Comparing me to Olamide, Phyno is a compliment – MI

Rapper, M.I has said it is a compliment to be compared to younger artistes like Phyno, Olamide and Ice Prince. In an interview with Punch, the Chocolate City CEO said as he gets older, he decided to stop singing about some certain subjects. He said, “I am ten years in the industry since my first... Read More

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August 8, 2017

7 moments from the ‘City of Friends’ event that truly defines friendship

1. THE SUCCESS STORY OF IKECHUKWU JOEL One of the impressive stories that arose on the first day at the ‘City of Friends’ event, Ikechukwu Joel or ‘Champane’, as he is called by his friends, showcased his other talents with the support of his friends. Pushed and implored onto the stage for a freestyle on the American rapper... Read More

MI visits Jay Z’s Roc Nation in New York

by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City rapper and CEO, Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I visited Jay Z’s ROC Nation office in New York. The rapper met Lenny Santiego -A&R to Jay-Z & Jason Kpana- head of Tidal. Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy also visited the office last year. See photos;

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May 4, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W is officially taken off the market by Adesua but Wizkid is still “trying new products; Wale calls critic “ode”, “oloshi” | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. The engagement announcement that shook Nigeria You probably already know but this is Entertainment Roundup and the biggest stories matter. On Wednesday morning, award-winning R&B artiste, Banky W took to his Instagram... Read More

Thinking Through

Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Chocolate city, Entertainment Roundup, Mi, Shine, Wale, wizkid

January 31, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: 2Baba, MI, Blackface, 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, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from... Read More

Opinion

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January 31, 2017

The Thread: MI attacks Pulse writer, defends 2Baba

Everybody has an opinion these days, and really that’s okay. That’s what the human brain is for- to think and generate opinions on different matters. So it really is not out of place that Pulse ng. writer, Ayobami O. Tayo wrote down what he thinks about 2Baba’s February 5th protest (See details below) official2babaFIRST MASSIVE... Read More

Opinion

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January 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris says her father was murdered, Fans lash out at MI for defending Islam | More stories

Missed out on all of Tuesday’s entertainment gists? Catch up on the biggest ones, and others that unraveled while you laid asleep – on today’s Entertainment Roundup. La La Land earns record-making 14 nominations as Oscars 2017 nominees list is revealed The nomination list for the 89th annual Academy Awards was announced on Tuesday by... Read More

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November 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

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. D’banj contributed N1million to Toke Makinwa’s book, On Becoming Toke Makinwa recently launched her tell-all book, On Becoming and still in the spirit of gratitude for the success of the... Read More

Featured

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November 29, 2016

I have always been unfaithful in relationships – M.I

Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I has disclosed his support for media personality, Toke Makinwa following revelations made in her recent book, “On Becoming”. Makinwa in her book wrote about her failed marriage to estranged husband, Maje Ayida. She revealed how she contracted a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) from him, due to infidelity with... Read More

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October 29, 2016

Indomie extends celebrity ‘You Like No Other’ pack to TY Bello, MI, Olajumoke and others

The ‘Land is Green’ crooner, TY Bello and a host of other celebrities have been included in the ‘Celebrity You Like No Other’ campaign making waves in the country by Nigeria’s leading Noodle brand-Indomie. The brand which currently appreciating and celebrating the uniqueness of talents in various fields of endeavor, has increased the scope of... Read More

Opinion: An open letter to MI Abaga – too many chocolates in a lost city

by Umar Hassan Dear MI, First off, I must say I’m a huge fan and I’ve been one from the jump. You would think that would deter me from speaking my mind but it turns out it’s quite the opposite. Guess I wanna see you become a better you. It’s no secret you had long... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Kiss Daniel, 2Baba, others Koffi decimated in one Instagram post

Nigerian music artiste, Kiss Daniel is a darling on and off the screen, or so we heard. He dropped his first hit track, ‘Woju’ in 2014 and since then, he’s managed to climb to the top without controversies trailing him. So, it’s weird when he’s bashed on the internet for doing nothing but making his music... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Where is Djinee?

If there was a song in 2004 that was a lover’s rock anthem, it was surely Ego by the talented Osayamwen Nosa Donald popularly known as Djinee. Djinee captured the hearts of many with this melodic tune. However, little did they know that this R’n’B sensation started out as a presenter for music channel, Soundcity and made waves for... Read More

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June 30, 2016

Famous celebrities show love to DJ Obi, who’s chasing a world record (PHOTOS)

As Obi Ajuonuma a.k.a DJ Obi attempts to break the Guinness world record for the longest playing set, quite a number of celebrities have endorsed and supported his daring cause – during the course of the past few days. Famous celebrities like – Don Jazzy, Lynxxx, Olamide and the YBNL crew, DJ Spinall, DJ Xclusive, Tiwa Savage,... Read More

May 21, 2016

eXploring: Zina Anumudu and Denola Grey eXplore the historical symbolism of the Freedom Park

eXploring, in its seventh episode continues to provide interesting stories, with topics like food, art, even alternative medicine and betting for the football enthusiasts. In this week’s episode, built from the ruins of Her Majesty’s Broad Street Prisons by Architect Theo Lawson, Freedom Park has become a cultural site and a historical landmark, regularly hosting... Read More