Yemi Alade set to bounce back from BET Award loss with ‘Want You’

Timi Dakolo denies stealing Majek Fashek’s song

In a Punch interview published this morning, legendary musician Majek Fashek accused R&B singer Timi Dakolo of remaking his classic – Send Down The Rain without due permission. In the interview, the Nigerian music legend labelled the singer ‘a thief’ because he allegedly took advantage of his ill health at the time. He said, “He broke the rules of copyright.... Read More

Seyi Shay debuts Murda Remix under Island Records

Away from the controversies, Seyi Shay is back to releasing new music. Well not really new music but a remixed and remastered version of her breakthrough hit –Murda featuring Shaydee and Patroranking- now released under her international label – Island Records. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHUh8i3BMVU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BHUjuJWAyAf/?taken-by=iamseyishay The singer inked a deal with the world-renowned label in 2015 and is... Read More

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The YNaija Interview: How I broke the world record – DJ Obi

On Friday, July 1 2016, Obi Ajunouma a.k.a DJ Obi broke the 200-hour Guinness World record for the longest DJ set in history. His record breaking feat has drawn widespread attention and admiration from home and abroad. Everyday, DJ Obi was visited by movers and shakers in the Nigerian entertainment industry and an ever increasing... Read More

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Wizkid features Chris Brown, Trey Songz and French Montana on ‘Shabba’ (LISTEN)

Finally it’s here. The much-awaited official monster version of Shabba by Wizkid featuring Chris Brown, Trey Songz and French Montana is out and we can tell you it’s banging. Chris Brown had earlier released an unofficial version last night featuring Wizkid, Young Money’s Hoody Baby and UK rap group – Section Boyz. Listen to the... Read More

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Have you watched 2Baba’s two new videos for ‘Officially Blind’?

2Baba is definitely out to create conversation with the release of two videos for his love single – Officially Blind. The Hypertek singer on Friday, dropped a video for the single and another one for its remix. Watch.

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D’banj takes us to church in ‘Superstar’ video (WATCH)

D’banj has released the brand new video for his latest single If No Be God (Superstar). The song sees the ‘superstar’ express his gratitude to God for his support in life and a stellar music career that has spanned over 10 years. The video which was shot on his birthday, was directed by Matt Max. Watch.

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Shocker! Mavin singer Di’ja is married, now a mother

Di’ja just won the award for best kept secret in Nigerian Entertainment. The Mavin singer stunned the world when she announced this morning that she is indeed married as speculated earlier and in addition, just became a mum. There were little whispers from the grapevine about a secret traditional marriage in Di’ja’s hometown back in December... Read More

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BREAKING: Nigerian turn-table maestro, DJ Obi is now a Guinness World Record breaker

“Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.” ― Charles de Gaulle It has been a bit over 200 hours of determination, bravery, courage, massages, medical check-ups, non-stop music and no sleep from one great man –DJ Obi who has stood firm... Read More

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‘I never really liked Afrobeats’ | 7 things we learnt from Burna Boy’s UK interview (WATCH)

On his return to the UK after 6 years, Burna Boy granted an interview to Factory 78 where he talked about his trouble with Nigerian bloggers, his reason for moving back to Nigeria and more. Here are 7 things we learnt from the interview. Burna Boy and his weed go everywhere Whether he’s in the... Read More

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June 30, 2016

Wizkid set to go ‘All the Way Up’ with new song featuring Chris Brown, Trey Songz and French Montana

Wizkid has announced that he would release a new single titled Shaba – featuring Chris Brown and Trey Songz, French Montana later today. The Nigerian pop-artiste revealed this on his Instagram page a few minutes ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHThq7sjk7z/?taken-by=wizkidayo Update: Chris Brown has released an unofficial version of the song featuring Wizkid and Hoody Baby, and UK rap group... Read More

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June 30, 2016

‘I’d be happy if no one wrote about me’ – Burna Boy

The king of controversy, Burna Boy is back with yet another controversial statement. The dance-hall artiste who is currently in the UK, says he would be happy if his name stays out of the news; be it negative or positive. While speaking on music show, Factory 78, Burna Boy addressed his recent attacks on Nigerian Bloggers. “I never... Read More

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June 29, 2016

11 things you should know about DJ Obi and his world record breaking quest

They say records are meant to be broken and one man – DJ Obi is about to do so. The Syndik8 Records’ official DJ is set to put Nigeria on the world map by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Club DJing. By 11.30pm on Tuesday, DJ Obi completed the 6th day of his record breaking quest. He’s... Read More

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June 29, 2016

‘You are a bigger fool’ | Banky W takes internet troll to the cleaners

Celebrities are standing up to internet trolls these days. Banky W is the latest celebrity to school one of the millions of cyber bullies wandering the streets of social media. Last night, a certain social commentator @Omoalhaji9 on Twitter called him a big fool for allegedly saying he wouldn’t marry someone from a poor background.... Read More

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June 29, 2016

Alas! Burna Boy makes a return to the UK

Last week, Burna Boy announced he would be making his first trip to London in 5 years. Although he always maintained that he was never deported, word from the grapevine was that he was involved in a gang related crime and jumped bail – forcing the UK to allegedly impose a 15-year-ban on him. In spite of the rumours, Burna... Read More

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June 28, 2016

Jesse Jagz and Vector to release ‘joint project’ (WATCH)

Jesse Jagz and his colleague in rap game, Vector are working on a joint project. The Jagz Nation rapper made this known to Hip TV in an interview posted on its Instagram account today. He told the music channel that the joint music project whose title remains anonymous is scheduled for release later in the year. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHM2HecDDqL/?taken-by=officialhiptv... Read More

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June 28, 2016

Skales drops video for ‘Nobody’s Business’ (WATCH)

After resolving his dispute with his record label, Skales released Nobody’s Business, a collaboration with Banky W. In the song, Skales sent out warning shots to his detractors saying that whatever is going on in his life is “nobody’s business.” The video for the song has been released. Watch the Paul Gambit-directed video

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June 25, 2016

Y! Spotlight: Jinmi Abduls wants to ‘create history with his music’

African music is taking over the world but in a music industry like Nigeria’s where the structure for diamonds in the rough to shine is still under-construction, a certain singer named Jinmi Abduls is willing to beat the odds. The 18-year-old, second year International Law student at Babcock University, who is surprisingly unsigned, is ready... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Burna Boy claims ‘nobody was ever pregnant’, alleged baby-mama shares pregnancy proof

Instagram followers of Stella Uju, Burna Boy‘s alleged baby mama-in-waiting were on Friday, left bemused when they noticed she had deleted her ‘pregnancy bump’ pictures and shared a new picture with no baby bump in sight. This sparked talks of an abortion while many inferred that it was a throwback photo. But Burna Boy had... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji shuts down tax evasion reports | African celebs gear up for BET Awards

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Yemi Alade, Wizkid, AKA, others in the US for BET Awards (PHOTOS). YBNL princess, Temmie Ovwasa debuts first music video (WATCH). Wizkid ‘might perform with Drake’ at the BET awards. ‘The Banana Island... Read More

Wizkid ‘might perform with Drake’ at the BET awards

Wizkid is strongly leading the charge for African music’s takeover of the global scene. Since the breakthrough, – Ojuelegba remix featuring Drake and Skepta in July 2015 – Wizkid has had a rapid rise to global reckoning. From performing on some of the biggest stages around the world to getting featured on tracks by international superstars, Wizkid... Read More

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YBNL princess, Temmie Ovwasa debuts first music video (WATCH)

YBNL Princess, Temmie Ovswasa has released the video to her debut single Jabole. The very creative video was crafted by Unlimited L A. Watch and be dazzled.

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Duncan Mighty ‘meets’ with Niger Delta Avengers

Rivers state born singer, Duncan Mighty has claimed to have met with the aggrieved militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. The singer who is an Ambassador for the Niger Delta region disclosed this in an Instagram post. Duncan Mighty said he had a successful meeting with the group. https://www.instagram.com/p/BG9ixF5rlGl/?taken-by=duncanmighty The Niger Delta Avengers are responsible for major bombings... Read More

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