So Wizkid made a second video for ‘Come Closer’ but something is still missing (WATCH) Nigerian man accused of sexual harassment kills doctor, self at New York hospital Vision 4:44: Are we ever going to have an Intelligent Nigerian music industry?
Singer Waje has said she would have continued her chin chin business if music had not made her famous. In a recent interview with Punch, Waje said she was running a baking business with her friend before music made her famous. “I don’t like cooking but I love to bake and I did that for... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue Why has Falz come out to criticise fraudulent behaviour? The actor, singer and comedian made the observation that entertainers should paint good pictures and tell good stories instead of preaching 419 and glorifying fraudulent behaviour. It was not an act by Falz, even if he passed the comment with his signature... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue 9ice talked about “the realm” – the experience you need to have had in life for you to appreciate the message of “Living Things”. Most of you all are born with a silver spoon. You don’t know what the life of a ghetto child is. Your dad is a big man... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue Have another look at that video that showed 9ice’s making a response to the comments by Falz about “Living Things” and other songs with such “mo fe chache” lyrics. What do you see? A defiant defender of his words, or a meek penitent admitting that his last act was actually a... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue If you don’t talk money, don’t show up. I’m a Hitler, I’m Abacha. We’ve been fed constantly by the flows and rhymes of often not-so-tasty lyrics of music for as long as we can all remember. It did not begin with “Living Things” and it sure won’t end with it. For... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion of Folarin Falana, alias Falz the Bahd Guy, on the issue of glorifying fraudulent behaviour through music has sparked views on social media. Falz criticised entertainers who, as role models to young persons, misused their platforms of influence to send wrong messages that encourage illegal activities. It was a thinly-veiled... Read More
From time immemorial Nigerians have been known to take hard lefts when the rest of the world goes right. This innate ability to stand a foot aside where the rest of the world stands together is how one Mr Evans, a serial kidnapper managed to earn the sympathy of Nigerians, and how Falz, a man... Read More
Get your dancing shoes ready; your vocals set; your ears ready as Nigeria’s leading FREE multi-venue celebration of World Music Day, Make Music Lagos, kicks off on Sunday 18th June 2017 with the Lagos Mass Appeal which will feature a 100+ musicians in large, single instrument groups playing a music piece (Eko) produced by Wole... Read More
Singer Simisola Bolatito popularly known as Simi has said nothing has changed about her since she became famous. In an interview with Punch, Simi said she still loves to play and have fun just like in the past. “I am thankful for where I am right now with my career but fame hasn’t changed anything... Read More
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said he didn’t feel disturbed when his son popularly known as Falz decided to go into entertainment. In an interview with Punch, Falana said he didn’t want to force to become a lawyer. He said, “The decision to become a musician was entirely his and we try not to... Read More
Nigerian hiphop star, Davido is off to a brighter year in his career as he announces a first-of-its-kind world tour. The DMW boss whose 2017 hit singles, “If” and “FALL” are blazing airwaves and topping local and international charts will be going on a world tour that’s set to kick off in Ukraine. Davido will... Read More
“Tu-ku-tu-ku-tu-tu” ‘Feelings’, by Mr Eazi, something we can’t be bothered to remember by Kcee, and ‘Yawa’ by Tekno, amongst others. All these songs have the exact same beat. Like, literally, the exact same thing. It’s like listening to to one long, boring, unimaginative song in a loop. We just spent a few minutes under 30... Read More
by Uche Briggs & Edward Israel-Ayide Since 2016, the Nigerian economy has been thrust into a recession by a combination of falling oil prices, lack of an articulated government economic strategy, scarcity of foreign exchange, shrinking investor trust and ultimately a drop in the disposable incomes available to a large number of the populace. Businesses... Read More
Dammy Krane was arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle claiming there are three sides to the story and even promising fans “new material” where he intends to share his own side of the story.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu//Stormzy whose real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Stormzy whose real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo is the Ghanaian-British grime rapper making waves right now in the UK. Last month alone, he was in the news for his raves at various gigs from the prestigious Brixton Academy to a huge European tour promoting his No 1 album, Gang... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu// Kanya King, founder of the prestigious MOBO Awards has been speaking on diversity at the Brits Awards particularly this year’s BRIT. The Ghanaian Irish entrepreneur writes: “MOBO has been working towards greater inclusivity since we first started in 1996 and since then the landscape has changed beyond all recognition. When we launched... Read More
Lagos State is basking in the mood of celebration as she counts down to her 50 years anniversary in grand style. The #LagosAt50 creating a buzz for lagosians since the countdown begun. One of the activities marking the August occasion is the Lagos Open Concert of Non-stop music slated for Sunday, May 28. The concert... Read More
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Our list for April is out and Nathaniel Bassey has taken the top position, thanks to his newest release “Abba Father”. The worship song is a track off his new album Revival Flames that was released just yesterday. When Bassey spoke of the album, he said, “You will pray, sing, dance and rejoice in the... Read More
by Tolu O. Best believe, we won’t be moving on fast from this engagement news. In case you missed it someway, award-winning Nigerian singer, Banky W is engaged to his on-screen wife, Adesua Etomi and it’s not a movie. The couple (yes, they’re a couple now and it’s still like a dream) made the announcement simultaneously... Read More
Everyone who gathered at the Eko Convention Centre to watch Asa perform on Saturday night knew what to expect. Each person was set to have the spirit descend on them, they were set to be shook and left in that state for months, it was bound to be another glorious night. And Asa gave everything... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana Kukere crooner, Iyanya has said he is not surprised at the success of fellow singer, Tekno. Iyanya made the disclosure during an interview with The Punch. When asked if he is envious of Tekno’s success, Iyanya simply said, he always knew the Triple MG act would succeed. [Read Also:] Iyanya should be afraid of... Read More
A night of comedy, music, drama, Poetry, lots of joy and pure bliss! This year’s Mothers Day was an unforgettable experience for mothers in Lagos State who attended the fourth edition of Yeye Cabaret themed “Queen Of My Heart. Dipe the creator and convener of Yeye Cabaret opened the show with a unique performance of... Read More
by Titilayo Ade-Ogbo We just received bad news. Remember Stephanie Otobo? Well it’s almost hard to forget the woman at the centre of one of the biggest sex scandals to rock the Christian community in Nigeria, in recent times. For more than a month now, Stephanie Otobo has released loads of unverified evidences to back... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyife Rapper, Oludemilade Alejo popularly known as Ycee has advised Big Brother Naija winner, Efe, not to invest all his money into music. Ycee gave the advice during a short interview with Buzztop. According to the rapper, successful people in the music industry took a lot of time to be at the level... Read More
by Ayodeji Rotinwa To celebrate its 50th anniversary Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, showcased a Broadway musical based on the life of its most famous cultural icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Yet the state is in the process of illegally demolishing slum settlements to make way for luxury real estate developments, perpetuating exactly the kind of... Read More
Music they say is the ultimate form of empathy. Presumably, this is why sound therapists have spent years of researching music to evolve a methodology for restoration of health and relaxation. Personally I became aware of the ability of music to help ease stress and anxiety after discovering Brian Eno’s ambient albums, a sound specifically... Read More
Life Continental Beer, a brand from the stables of Nigerian Breweries Plc., has launched Hi-Life Music Fest, a musical competition aimed at celebrating and promoting high-life music in South East Nigeria. The music competition which kicked off with the first set of auditions in Owerri on April 10 – 11, 2017, held its first regional finals... Read More
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