DJ Khaled’s son Asahd is only five months old, but here are 5 reasons he’s not anybody’s mate

by Tolu O. Hi! How old are you now and what exactly are you doing with your life? While you ponder on it, five-month-old Asahd Khaled is over in the American music industry moving mountains, shaking things up and earning all the privileges that come with having the best dad in the world. DJ Khaled... Read More

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April 9, 2017

#BBNaija: So Efe wins the money… then what? | What the future holds for the top five finalists

by Tolu O Because it has become clear that Efe will win the N25 million cash prize tonight, we’ve been pondering on where he will go from here and how he’ll fare with so much money and fame. So yes, it’s already established, Efe will be a millionaire, maybe even a multi-millionaire. Rumour has it... Read More

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BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Efe, fame, katung aduwak, limelight, money, Music, Uti Nwachukwu, winner

April 9, 2017

#BBNaija: Will Debie’s music career rise to the top? We investigate | What the future holds for the top five finalists

by Tolu O. Yes, we think! Debie-Rise made it to second place at the third season of what was once the biggest reality show on TV, Nigerian Idol. So, her musical talent is undeniable. Debie-Rise may not exactly be energetic and lively but armed with her guitar, she brought life into the Big Brother house.... Read More

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BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Career, debie-rise, Don Jazzy, future, housemates, Music, no cunny cunny

April 4, 2017

The Music Blog: Wizkid’s Tease Me and that summer I fell in love with my best friend

I have followed Wizkid’s music since April feverishly placed one bud of her earphones in my ear with “Tease Me” playing. April was one of my closest friends in high school in part because she sat in front of me through most of senior class but mostly because our mutual love for good music made... Read More

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Music, Tease Me, wizkid

March 31, 2017

Iyanya shuts down Lagos At Signature EP unveiling concert

Iyanya was at his waist-twisting and torso-baring best on Wednesday night when he unveiled his new EP, Signature. He rolled back the years by performing live songs from the highly anticipated 7-track album on stage at Hard Rock Café, Oniru, Lagos in an Industry Night Special. Dressed in a colourful camouflage-jacket, the Mavin Records artist... Read More

We put food on the table for new artistes like Don Jazzy | Eedris Abdulkareem clarifies his legendary status (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has said that the work done by old artistes like himself is what is making the new artistes make a lot of money. Speaking with Hip TV, Abdulkareem said, the old artistes put food on the table for the likes of Don Jazzy and other new artistes. He said,... Read More

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March 22, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Banning live bands in Lagos bars and restaurants is a contradictory move by the state government

In its bid to eradicate what it called “needless noise making” in the state, the Lagos state government has placed a ban on live band performances in bars and restaurants across the state. Failure to adhere to the new rule will incur a N500,000 fine. While we appreciate the state’s efforts towards reducing the effects... Read More

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March 19, 2017

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, Chuck Berry dies at 90

by Dolapo Adelana Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry, an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music has died, aged 90. His death was announced in a statement on his website. The statement said, “We are deeply saddened to announce that Chuck Berry – beloved husband, father, grandfather... Read More

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March 19, 2017

Safari is my last project with Chocolate City | Victoria Kimani confirms her exit from record label

by Dolapo Adelana American-born Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani has revealed that she will be leaving record label, Chocolate City. Kimani, who is under the record label headed by Jude Abaga, hip-hop artiste popularly known as MI made the revelation via her Instagram page. “Mann “these labels got me feelin independent! But still I keep pushing cuz... Read More

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Chocolate city, entertainment, Music, record label, safari, Victoria Kimani

March 5, 2017

God gave me a divine assignment to do music – Orezi

by Azeez Adeniyi Singer, Ezegine Allen popularly known as Orezi as said his sojourn into the music industry was divine. In an interview with Punch, Orezi said God called him to do music. He said, “Music is not just a career for me, it is what God has actually called me to do and I... Read More

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March 3, 2017

“My grandmother told me to never speak ill of the dead” | Remy Ma says she’s done discussing Nicki Minaj

by Dolapo Adelana Rapper Remy Ma has given what seems to be her final words in her beef with fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. Recall that last weekend, Ma who just recently got out of jail released a 7-minute diss track, Shether where she took Minaj to the cleaners. Speaking on Friday morning to Wendy Williams... Read More

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February 26, 2017

Dear Nigerian musicians, shouldn’t the goal be timelessness?

Dear Nigerian musicians, What do you think when names like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, King Sunny Ade, Prince, and Celine Dion are mentioned? What do you think that they have in common? What do songs like “I’ll Always Love You”, “Valerie”, “Man In the Mirror”, “Merciful God”, “Material Girl”, “Purple Rain”, “My Heart Will... Read More

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February 22, 2017

Rihanna breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard record, so we celebrate with a playlist

In ten years, seven months and two weeks, Rihanna hits her 30th top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Up until now, she was tied with late pop legend, Michael Jackson with 29 Billboard Hot 100 singles. With her ‘Love on the Brain‘ track moving from 13 to 8 on the chart, she... Read More

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February 21, 2017

The Thread: All the reasons you need to fall in love with Nigeria – again

Yes. Boko Haram is possibly scouting their next suicide bomb drop as we write. Yes, another village in Southern Kaduna, we hear has gotten a visit from the dreaded herdsmen. Yes, the dollar is trading at 520 today, and it seems it won’t take weeks before we hit 600. But before you give into fear and... Read More

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art, Music, nigeria, Reasons to love Nigeria The Thread, Religion, tourism

February 16, 2017

Did this US music channel really describe Ice Prince as a “rising star”?

On behalf of IcePrince and his over a decade long musical career, we take offense at this misrepresentation of facts provided by Noisey, a TV documentary channel that explores music and culture in different parts of the world. So here’s the gist! The show has been running awhile and is in its second season in... Read More

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culture, iceprince zamani, lagos, Music, Noisey, Vice, wizkid, Zach Goldbaum

February 13, 2017

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 gave details on what transpired between both parties. Majek Fashek, last year accused Timi Dakolo of stealing his hit song, “Send Down the Rain“. Earlier... Read More

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February 13, 2017

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 doing a remake of his classic “Send Down The Rain”. According to him, “he [Timi] broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in... Read More

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February 13, 2017

The Thread: The spiritual experience that was Beyonce’s performance | #GRAMMYs

The 59th Grammy Awards are live right now. Beyoncé leads the pack, with a total of nine nominations including album of the year. She’s already won Best Music Video- Formation and Best Urban Contemporary Album- Lemonade. Congrats Best Music Video @Beyonce #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/c4UibDW1lj — Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 12, 2017 Congrats Best Urban Contemporary Album... Read More

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February 12, 2017

Album Review: Duncan Mighty participates actively on The Certificate

Duncan Mighty has earned the right to be called Port Harcourt’s first son. Indeed no other citizen- government official or private person,- has worked harder than him at bringing the essence of the garden city to mainstream consciousness. Thanks to hit songs like Port Harcourt Boy and benefactors like former Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, international jeweller... Read More

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Album review, Duncan Mighty, Koliwater to Legacy, Kpaelele 4, Music, The Certificate

February 12, 2017

7 things to expect at the 59th Grammy Awards show tonight

No Kanye West, No Drake, No Justin Bieber! There’s a few things (or is it people) you should not expect to see at the Grammy Awards tonight. The 59th Annual Grammy Awards event will hold tonight, 12 February at the same venue it has held in the last 17 years: Staples Center (except in 2003... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Simi signs endorsement deal with Etisalat

Singer Simi has strucked her first major endorsement since breaking into the mainstream. The X3M Records act has signed a deal with Telecommunications company, Etisalat. The singer excitedly shared the news on Instagram on Friday with a picture of herself and an Etisalat logo. She wrote, #EtisalatisFamily #LetzGetiT #0809jaforlife #SIMIARMY #SoHelpMeGod #MamAiMadeIT” https://www.instagram.com/p/BQVLom5gZP6/

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February 10, 2017

I may quit music in 3 years – Mr. Eazi

Pop singer Tosin Ajibade has revealed that he would be quitting music soon. Ajibade popularly known as Mr. Eazi stated this when he appeared on local Nigerian TV show, Street Hop. “Sincerely, I don’t plan on doing music for more than three years further,” he said. “In my mind I feel like I want to do... Read More

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February 8, 2017

Myoa Rounds Up Nigerian Tour With Listening Session Before Leaving For The Grammys

Soul Pop Singer MYOA, who has been in town for a while, held a listening session for members of the press on Thursday the 27th of January, 2017, before jetting off for the 59th Grammy awards. The session, held at Cocoon lounge in Ikoyi is the last in a series of promotional activities which included... Read More

Album Review: With Id Cabasa, 9ice fights back for creative relevancy

by Will Fred 9ice and Id Cabasa made sweet music in the past. Their union produced 9ice’s magnum opus, Gongo Aso as well as a couple of other essential records of both their careers. Then the inevitable happened, their union collapsed and they both went their separate ways. Both careers suffered instantly. 9ice has had... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: Air, you’re under arrest!

by Pius Adesanmi President Buhari’s administration, its supporters and well-wishers, do not want Tu Baba to have his say in a democracy. They do not want him to organize a protest against the direction of Nigeria under President Buhari’s supervision. They have denigrated him. They have abused him. They have abused his father and mother.... Read More

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January 30, 2017

Opinion: Brymo and the attitude of the contemporary Nigerian musician

by Simon Utsu Musician Brymo recently said he’s going to hell when he dies and the internet was abuzz with all types of reactions. I laughed because I understood his trick. Apparently, Brymo has lost the ability to make good music so his latest tactic is to come up with a very controversial theme... Read More

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January 29, 2017

Album review: Oritsefemi’s Corporate Miscreant is uninspiring

by Wilfred Okiche Oritsefemi has been working quite hard to retain relevance since enjoying a mid-career resurgence in 2013, thanks to his chart bursting Double Wahala single. Nothing he’s done since then has come close to capturing the wonder of that seminal Fela cover, but if that level of success has eluded Oritsefemi, it is... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno teases fans with new single, Big Brother Naija contestant strips naked to campaign for likes | More stories

These are some of the top stories you missed on the entertainment scene on Thursday + others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing today. Tekno teases fans with his forthcoming single Award-winning singer and Sony Music artiste, Tekno is about to drop another hot jam this 2017. How we know this? The... Read More

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January 26, 2017

The Thread: Audu Maikori defends himself

Earlier today, @jag_bros surfaced on Twitter and began fact checking pictures Audu Maikori, chocolate city boss, had use to highlight the crisis rocking Southern Kaduna. Soon enough, @Ayourb and others joined in, saying that Audu was spreading false information, inciting hatred and religious mayhem and should be picked up by the DSS. In fact, one... Read More

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Audu Maikori, Fulani herdsmen, Music, nigeria, religious crisis, Southern Kaduna

DJ Khaled’s son Asahd is only five months old, but here are 5 reasons he’s not anybody’s mate

#BBNaija: So Efe wins the money… then what? | What the future holds for the top five finalists

#BBNaija: Will Debie’s music career rise to the top? We investigate | What the future holds for the top five finalists

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- This is one of the most beautiful things we have ever heard

The Music Blog: Wizkid’s Tease Me and that summer I fell in love with my best friend

Iyanya shuts down Lagos At Signature EP unveiling concert

We put food on the table for new artistes like Don Jazzy | Eedris Abdulkareem clarifies his legendary status (WATCH)

[The Alausa Blog]: Banning live bands in Lagos bars and restaurants is a contradictory move by the state government

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, Chuck Berry dies at 90

Safari is my last project with Chocolate City | Victoria Kimani confirms her exit from record label

God gave me a divine assignment to do music – Orezi

“My grandmother told me to never speak ill of the dead” | Remy Ma says she’s done discussing Nicki Minaj

Dear Nigerian musicians, shouldn’t the goal be timelessness?

Rihanna breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard record, so we celebrate with a playlist

The Thread: All the reasons you need to fall in love with Nigeria – again

Did this US music channel really describe Ice Prince as a “rising star”?

EXCLUSIVE: Timi Dakolo’s final words on Majek Fashek’s allegations

We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

The Thread: The spiritual experience that was Beyonce’s performance | #GRAMMYs

Album Review: Duncan Mighty participates actively on The Certificate

7 things to expect at the 59th Grammy Awards show tonight

Simi signs endorsement deal with Etisalat

I may quit music in 3 years – Mr. Eazi

Myoa Rounds Up Nigerian Tour With Listening Session Before Leaving For The Grammys

Album Review: With Id Cabasa, 9ice fights back for creative relevancy

Pius Adesanmi: Air, you’re under arrest!

Opinion: Brymo and the attitude of the contemporary Nigerian musician

Album review: Oritsefemi’s Corporate Miscreant is uninspiring

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno teases fans with new single, Big Brother Naija contestant strips naked to campaign for likes | More stories

The Thread: Audu Maikori defends himself

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