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10 Nigerian Albums That Got Us All Talking In 2024

10 Nigerian Albums That Got Us All Talking In 2024

The Nigerian music industry has been saved by these 10 Nigerian albums released in 2024 as these albums have had us all at the edge of our seats, more than…

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YNDiscovr | 5 Afrobeats Rising Artistes to Watch this Week

The Nigerian music industry has a very vibrant scene, with new and talented artists constantly emerging. On today’s YNDiscovr, we bring you our top 5 new and rising artists of…

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Need To Know About Mohbad, Nigeria’s Beloved Artist and All That Has Happened This Week | #JusticeforMohbad

Mohbad's struggle with Naira Marley Zinoleesky's US tour gets cancelled Artists Clamouring for Mohbad's Justice Artists who donated to Mohbad’s family Clout chasing in the name of Mohbad The political…

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5 Artists To Watch Out For This Week

It's the weekend, which means some of our artists to watch out for this week have decided to open their vault of songs and bless us with new, good music.…

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The Life and Tragic End of Nigerian Artist Mohbad: A Look Back

Tuesday, September 12 2023, marked a sad day in the Nigerian and African entertainment industry as the news of the untimely demise of Mohbad, a rising star in the music…

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The Dark Side of the Nigerian Music Industry: Chike Agada’s Harrowing Experience

In the fiercely competitive Nigerian music industry, aspiring artists often find themselves at the crossroads of a pivotal decision: signing a contract with a record label. This decision can either…

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What to expect from 14th edition of The Headies Awards

It is that season of the year for pomp and circumstance of the music industry, and popular awards platform often dubbed ‘Nigerian Grammy,’ The Headies, is returning for its 14th…

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Music concerts can also help push youth political participation

In an alternate reality where there is no such thing as a coronavirus pandemic, #EndSARS protests, carnage, socio-political tension nor investigative judicial panel, artistes are already making plans and organising…

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Feuds are natural for creatives including female music artistes, and that should be fine

The rivalries and age-long feuds music artists share is a phenomenon sewn into the creative fabric and has an enduring history that transcends genres or our present musical climate. However,…

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Taking Davido’s offer may have affected my career – CDQ

Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf known as CDQ insists that he never abandoned Tiwa Savage’s husband, Teebillz when the latter had marital issues. According to CDQ, in an interview with Punch, he…

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“Some people with big songs don’t even make any money” – Kcee

Nigerian singer, Kingsley Okonkwo, known as Kcee, has said "big songs" don't guarantee that the owner of the song would smile to the bank. Kcee said some people in the…

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Why I don’t have too many friends in the industry – Burna Boy

Nigerian Singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, in an interview with Punch Sunday, said the reason he does not have too many friends in the music industry is because the truth…

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Opinion: Wizkid’s Sounds From The Other Side is a futile effort for African music

by Michael Ace As much as it remains evident that this musical act is a beautiful product of Africa’s uniqueness and creativity, an unprejudiced mind will agree with me that…

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Charly Boy: Lai Mohammed is the MC of goofs, gaffes and mumbo-jumbo

by Charly Boy The MC of goofs, gaffes and a lotta mumbo-jumbo Alhaji Lai Mohammed in one of his numerous jokes, probably scripted this time by Tony Okoroji, announced that…

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Opinion: The six stages of a music artiste

Today, I’d be looking briefly at the 6 critical stages of a music artiste. My aim, via this very short piece, is to illuminate and breakdown the life of an…

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The Otedolas are all smiles at Cuppy’s Masters convocation (PHOTOS)

Last week, we told you that DJ Cuppy, daughter of  oilmagnate, Femi Otedola had completed her Masters degree in Music Business at the New York University (NYU) and was gearing up for…

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After calling him an ‘irresponsible idiot’, Wizkid’s ‘baby mama’ has only praise for him

In March 2016, Sola Ogudugu- mother of Wizkid's son, Boluwatife threw shade (which she later deleted) at the star, tagging him as an 'irresponsible idiot' for neglecting his paternal responsibilities.…

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7 potential international acts to be featured on Davido’s sophomore album

Just like his 'arch-rival' turned friend- Wizkid, Davido's second album, Baddest has been delayed quite a number of times. With the introduction of his deal with Sony Music Global…

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Skales rips internet troll apart after being called a Wizkid hater

Celebrities are on red alert in regards to any form of trolling. Skales has for a long time, been mocked for not attaining the level of success of his former…

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These new pictures of Iyanya are giving us #summerbodygoals

Ring the fire alarms because Iyanya is giving us some hotness this Tuesday morning. Iyanya shared a few photos on Instagram this morning that will inspire you to hit the…

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Top 10 funny Nigerian twitter reactions to Burna Boy and his ‘baby-mama’ palaver

A new development sprung late Monday evening in regards to Burna Boy and Stella Uju, the lady claiming to be carrying his baby.  Burna Boy who was reportedly at her house…

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Cynthia Morgan is all about the ‘paper’ in Olowo video (WATCH)

Coming off her performance at Kiss Daniel's concert last night, Cynthia Morgan has released the video for her latest single Olowo. The video shot in Lagos by Clarence Peters sees the dance hall…

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Burna Boy comes for alleged baby mama (WATCH)

Following the shocking revelation by a certain Stella Uju claiming to be pregnant for Burna Boy, the singer might have taken a violent approach in responding to these claims. According…

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‘Sometimes, let people make fun of you’ | Seyi Shay addresses her tragic blunders

Seyi Shay has reiterated that she enjoys the attention she gets off people making mockery of her on-air blunders. In her interview with Guardian Life as a cover star for…

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Wizkid and L.A.X dab it out with fans at concert in Malaysia (PHOTOS)

Wizkid performed in Malaysia last night at the African Music Concert. The event which was held at the Grand Seasons Hotel ballroom Kuala Lumpur saw the Starboy and his other…

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Davido and Sophia Momodu’s baby, Imade turns 1 (PHOTOS)

She was the center of a heated controversy between the two families back in January and she was the bond that re-united them and calmed the situation. And she's adorable!…

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Kiss Daniel’s debut album is out on iTunes

It's out. Kiss Daniel has released his debut album titled New Era. The G-Worldwide act made the announcement at midnight that the 20-track album is now available on iTunes for…

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Seyi Shay says you Nigerians are “so gullible”

Seyi Shay has come under fire for a series of, to put it frankly, dumb comments about everything from the meaning of words, to the pronounciation of same. It's not…

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We are loving these photos of Dr. Sid and his family

In celebration of their daughter- Sidney Esiri's 1-year-old birthday, Dr Sid and wife, Simi Esiri released some adorable family pictures on Saturday. See below, the endearing pictures See pictures…

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Toke Makinwa is tired of Nigerian musicians and their same-old lyrics

by Anike Jacobs Media personality, Toke Makinwa has opined that the only way to move the Nigerian music industry forward is for the musicians to start thinking outside the box.…

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