by Rachel Ogbu To anyone doubting Tonto Dikeh’s singing talent, the girl can sing… she said so herself. In an exclusive interview with blogger and gossip columnist with Stella Dimok-Korkus (with whom she’s had run-ins in the past), Tonto spoke extensively about her music career and how she plans to build on from her first two... Read More
by Pelumi Oyetimehin (additional reports by Chi Ibe) The 2012 Headies have come and gone but the good… and not-so-good memories continue to linger. We were there to catch all the happenings inside and outside the auditorium and was it full of scoops or what? Here, our Lagos campus correspondent brings you all the remarkable... 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 ‘Headies‘ has all along being a platform to rewarding musical revelations but the 2012 edition gave a little more – it gave us an opportunity to catch a (titillating) glimpse of the woman who has Timi Dakolo’s heart for keeps. Aren’t they lovely together? Good job Timi, we likey!
by Isi Esene Following the release of his DJ Tee-directed music video for ‘Movie Song‘ back in March, award-winning Afrofusion singer and songwriter, Gaise, returns with two brand new singles titled ‘Awa O Tush Oh‘ and ‘Dobale‘. Produced by Olaitan Dada of Natialo Productions, ‘Awa O Tush Oh‘ is an enthralling Afrofusion which shows exactly... Read More
by Steve Harris NOW is the most important time because it is the only time we have any Power over. Have a sense of urgency over your destiny! Yesterday, the social media space was a buzz with Tonto Dike’s musical debut. While her style, lyrics and vocals were widely panned to unanimous negative reviews, I... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola You can only choose your action, but not people’s reaction to it. Tonto Dikeh must really understand the full meaning of that saying now. Immediately the Nollywood actress announced that she was on the verge of releasing a new musical single (less than a week from now), twitter went gaga. All one... Read More
By Stanley Azuakola This one will stir some controversy; people will talk. One of Nigeria’s most revered Christian ministers, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, made some rather controversial statements in a faith-based programme which aired on Dove TV, according to reports. The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God spoke on the program, on the... Read More
by Akan Ido J Martins, who hit the Nigerian music scene a few years ago with his own style of highlife tunes is doing big things if what we gather is anything to go by. The artiste who has done a couple of music collaboration with several international artistes recently flaunted his latest acquisition –... Read More
by Isi Esene Yes, you’re used to seeing M.I Abaga drop mad rhymes and poetry literally saying a thousand words in one minute but here is a video of the rapper getting pranked into silence by make-believe NDLEA officials who arrested and handcuffed him for dealing in cocaine. Apparently, the illicit drugs was planted in... Read More
by Isi Esene Yes, she studied International Business Management in the university but music has always been her calling. Ebisan is a talented singer/songwriter, she’s got lots of soul, a flavour that shines in all her work. In 2006 Ebisan co-wrote and recorded a song called ‘What Women Want’, which was very well received by... Read More
by DJ Swaggz It’s 2Face’s birthday today and the messages and accolades have been pouring in… Radio, TV, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc. I even heard a couple of peeps are organising ’2Baba @ 37′ bash parties across the country (*na hear I hear am*). To say this enigma is a legend would be an understatement.... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, is back with the release of a her new single ‘Ewa ba mi jo’. The song gives you a feeling of dancing in different parts of the world. From Kenya to Jamaica and to the pubs in London, she delivers party pleasers and sure club bangers. Produced... Read More
WHAT’S UP with Kelly? Kelly is just chilling, mehn. I’m recording new songs, producing every day. I’m just working mehn. When did you start music? I started singing since 1993. I was a choir boy. From Holiness Pentecostal to Overcomers days, Living Waters ministries, etc. I sang with men who have now become bishops like... Read More
by M.anifest My last experience with Africa express turned out to be a grand conspiracy to have a freakish amount of fun. It was an intoxicating five-hour experience on a Spanish beach with 50,000 people and fifty plus brilliant musicians, losing our minds to raw hypnotic grooves. There were many moments of utter delightful chaos,... Read More
by Akan Ido The business partnership between the duo of Obi Asika and Olisa Adibua appear to have run cold with the sudden announcement of the disengagement of Adibua from the board of the entertainment company, Storm 360 Limited. In a terse statement released on Saturday by the entertainment company, Asika disclosed the disengagement saying:... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The song needs no introductions; Kukere is (un)arguably one of the biggest tracks of 2012. Still relishing in the success of this hit single, Iyanya has released a remix featuring the Koko Master, D’banj. Is the remix better than the original song? You decide. Listen here.
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Saeon got her big break with the release of the Ara remix which went viral after Brymo, the original owner of the song, dropped it on Cool FM. Since then, she has thrilled music fans with hits like ‘Lie’, her first official single featuring Flowssick. Saeon is currently on tour in the... Read More
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