[The Music Blog]: 3 important things you should know about the Phyno vs Pia Mia ‘stolen’ song saga

Last week news broke that Pia Mia, an American artist may have ‘stolen’, “I’m a fan”, a song sang by Nigerian musician, Phyno. As the drama continues to unfold, here are three important things to note: There are two producers who worked on “I’m A Fan” The fan theories and speculations may continue to rave... Read More

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May 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Skales releases second album “The Never Say Never Guy”, Harry Styles calls 14-year-old Manchester terror attack victim | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept through Monday night – and are buzzing this morning. Phyno is mad at PulseNG over an article Online magazine, Pulse published an article it claimed contained the backstory of the fresh controversy surrounding American singer, Pia Mia’s song “I’m a fan”... Read More

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May 29, 2017

[The Music Blog]: There is a new update on the Pia Mia vs Phyno stolen song saga

While the Nigerian internet continues to go wild over the similarities between Phyno’s “I’m A Fan” track off his Playmaker album and American singer, Pia Mia’s recently released, similarly titled song featuring Jeremih, we have dug further for some facts. Phyno’s version of “I’m A Fan” features Mr Eazi and Brazilian-born American singer and songwriter... Read More

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Phyno, Pia Mia

May 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande to return to Manchester for a benefit concert, Did Pia Mia steal Phyno’s song? | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this weekend. Ariana Grande will be returning to Manchester for a benefit concert 23-year-old pop star, Ariana Grande is clearly not over the terror attack that claimed 22 lives and injured 59 at her concert... Read More

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May 27, 2017

[The Music Blog]: Wait a minute, did American singer Pia Mia jack Phyno’s song?

With years of covers by Olu Maintain and uncredited sampling by P-Square in Nigeria music history, who knew the day would come when Nigerian artists could potentially lay a copyrights suit on an American artist. It may be too early to count our chickens, but if anything the eggs are already indicating something fishy. For... Read More

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May 14, 2017

Davido, Tiwa Savage, Flavour perform as London stands still for One Africa Music Fest

Some of Africa’s most celebrated artistes came together to shut down the city of London at the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival, One Africa Music Fest. Held at the SSE Arena, Wembley, the event is the first of the festival’s 2017 series. The audience were treated live music by Nigeria’s favourites, Davido, Phyno, Tiwa Savage, Olamide,... Read More

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April 30, 2017

I don’t feel threatened by Olamide, Phyno – Yung6ix

by Azeez Adeniyi Rapper Yung6ix has said he does not feel threatened by indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno. The rapper in an interview with Punch said he has his unique style and fan base. He said, “I have a very good relationship with Olamide and Phyno and I don’t feel threatened by any of them.... Read More

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February 26, 2017

Album review: Sound Sultan’s latest isn’t quite Out of the Box

by Wilfred Okiche Pop music’s longest serving General, not named 2face Idibia returned late 2016 with album number seven, a mash up of sounds and styles that does not quite live up to its ambitious title. In the course of his over 15 year old career,-a century by music’s here-today-gone-tomorrow standards,- the man who was... Read More

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February 8, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Comedian Gordons apologises for calling 2face an illiterate, Police officer threatens to shoot African China | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Comedian Gordons calls 2face an illiterate, then apologises In an interview shared by Goldmyne TV on Tuesday, Nigerian comedian Gordons reacted to 2face’s involvement in the #IStandWithNigeria protest march. The comedian said... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: George Michael dies at age 53, One Lagos Fiesta holds simultaneously in five locations | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories that made headlines over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept last night – from Nigeria and the rest of the world. English singer, George Michael passes on at 53 Pop singer and songwriter, George Michael has died “peacefully at his home” in Goring-on-Thames, England on Christmas... Read More

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December 23, 2016

The Thread: Headies 2016 | Who’s here for a Twitter music award show?

The Headies music award show, 2016, which held yesterday is still trending. Twitter Nigeria has a lot to say, even though they’ve said plenty already. There’s talk about how music awards should evolve, that Phyno snub, and a call for a Twitter music award show “to show them how it’s done”. Do see below: HipHop... Read More

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December 23, 2016

#TheHeadies2016: Top 7 moments you missed at the event

The Headies 2016 has ended and it was a good show, no doubt. For those who came hoping for controversy and drama similar to last year’s Olamide/Don Jazzy face off, last night’s show was a massive disappointment. Although it had a terribly late start, the 11th edition of The Headies was mostly seamless. With Kiss... Read More

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December 23, 2016

“Hades,” “e fun mi lowo mi, “: Here are our top 10 tweets from the Headies 2016

Folks were not impressed with this year’s Headies award show. At least last year, there was a fight, which gave Nigerians exotic tea to settle down with. This year, they did not even try to have a fight. Instead, most members of the industry members boycotted the award ceremony. Here’s what Nigerian Twitter had to say:... Read More

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December 23, 2016

Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016

The 2016 Headies held on Thursday at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The award dubbed the Nigerian version of the Grammy Awards had performances from the likes of Daddy Showkey, Remedies, Humblesmith, and so on. Kiss Daniel won three awards while Olamide, Ill Bliss and Darey Art Alade all went home with two awards each,... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Phyno’s “Fada Fada” beats Tekno’s “Pana” to hottest track of 2016

In a keenly contested battle, rapper, Phyno’s track, “Fada Fada” was voted as Nigeria’s hottest track of 2016 on MTV Base Roundtable. “Fada Fada” beat “Pana” by Tekno to second place in the #BaseHottestNaijaTracks2016 contest. The decision was reached by a panel of Nigerian music industry heavyweights, including Senior Associate, Pulse NG, Ayomide Tayo; Publisher, Mystreetz Magazine, Sesan... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: King Sunny Ade’s guitar sells for N52m at concert, Usher jams to Phyno’s Fada Fada in the club | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. King Sunny Ade’s guitar auctioned at N52million at Sunny on Sunday concert The custom-made Fender guitar designed by Nigerian artiste and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor went... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy

by Okon Ekpo In the years since he first dropped Ghost Mode and tasted mainstream success, Phyno has ridden the crests and troughs of the local rapper movement and has emerged triumphant, easily recognizable as one of the biggest stars in the country. The fact that he raps or sings predominantly in the Igbo has been... Read More

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October 21, 2016

Tiwa Savage, Davido, Phyno, and more to perform at ‘3 Thrones’ concert on Sunday

Over the past few months, there have been an unending conversation across social media platforms. Hundreds of people can be seen expressing their zeal for the highly anticipated concert ‘3 Thrones’; scheduled to hold on Sunday, 23rd of October, 2016 at EKO Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The monarchical-themed concert is in its maiden edition... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Drake, Rihanna no longer an item | This conversation confirms Baba Suwe is truly sick

This conversation confirms Baba Suwe is truly sick News broke last week that popular Yoruba comic, Babatunde Omidan popularly known as Baba Suwe was sick. His colleague, Yomi Fabiyi had took to Instagram to announce that the actor had been sick after he “maltreated” by the NDLEA years ago and also claimed that a long... Read More

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September 3, 2016

10 songs we want M.I to perform at #BuckwyldnBreathless and why

The Lagos leg of the Buckwyld and Breathless concert featuring two music heavyweights – 2Baba and M.I holds tonight at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. While we gear up for the show tonight, we have picked out 10 songs we would like M.I to perform at the show. Anoti featuring Gabriel: Back in 2008, this... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Di’ja reveals son’s face for the first time | Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish tie the knot in style | More Stories

Here are some stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’ija shares picture of son’s face for the first time Di’ja shocked Nigerians in early July when she revealed she was now married and already had a baby boy to... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji reveals the intense pressure on her to get hitched | Wizkid hits the studio with Jamaican starlet | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Linda Ikeji reveals the pressure on her to marry is intense Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has disclosed how intensifying the pressure is for her to marry. The 35-year-old entrepreneur made... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold held a private listening party for his new album Gold on Thursday, 4 August. Accompanied by a live band, the singer wowed the audience as he performed the entire 20 songs on the Gold album. The event which was hosted at the Skyline Terrace, Oriental Hotel Lagos also saw performances by other talented... Read More

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July 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Burna Boy goes hard on Tim Westwood | Beyonce voices out displeasure against ‘people of colour’ killings | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Burna Boy is too hot to handle on Tim Westwood’s Crib session (WATCH) Burna Boy is no upcomer when it comes to burning the mic in a freestyle and he did just that... Read More

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July 6, 2016

Phyno announces U.S. tour this August

Indigenous Hip-Hop artiste Phyno will be heading to America this August for a Summer Tour. The tour is organised by Big A Entertainment. Fans in the U.S. will be opportuned to see him perform hit tracks such as Fada Fada, Connect and more from August to September .

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July 6, 2016

Solid Star finds inspiration in ‘Weed’

Singer, Solid Star’s upcoming album, ‘Weed’ has sent tongues wagging as a result of his controversial choice of title. The ‘one in a million’ singer in a recent interview with Hip TV, disclosed that the album title does not in any way relate to the conventional meaning (narcotics) associated with it. “I am not looking... Read More

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July 6, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid back in UK Chart | Banky W delivers new music | Snoop Dogg collaborates with Hillary Clinton | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Banky W serenades fans with new music Banky W has released a new song titled- Gidi Love. Gidi Love which was produced by TK is from the EME singer’s upcoming album – Songs about you.... Read More

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June 3, 2016

Olamide goes the Fela route on new single ‘Konkobility’ (LISTEN)

Days after dropping the video to the remix of Who You Epp featuring Wande Coal and Phyno, Olamide comes through with a new song titled Konkobility. The Fela-inspired track is produced by Young John. Another hit in the offing? Well take a listen and tell us. http://www.naijajointz.co/mp3/Files/Olamide_-_Konkobility-Naijajointz.com.mp3

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May 23, 2016

Hot wheels and tricks in Burna Boy’s new video featuring Phyno (WATCH)

Few days after showing off the trailer, Burna Boy has now released the much-awaited music video for Duro Ni Be featuring Phyno from his 2nd album- On A Spaceship. Directed by Matt Max, the video employs the use of special effects and showcases an array of sport cars and power-bikes performing various stunts. Watch.

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[The Music Blog]: 3 important things you should know about the Phyno vs Pia Mia ‘stolen’ song saga

Entertainment Roundup: Skales releases second album “The Never Say Never Guy”, Harry Styles calls 14-year-old Manchester terror attack victim | More stories

[The Music Blog]: There is a new update on the Pia Mia vs Phyno stolen song saga

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande to return to Manchester for a benefit concert, Did Pia Mia steal Phyno’s song? | More stories

[The Music Blog]: Wait a minute, did American singer Pia Mia jack Phyno’s song?

Davido, Tiwa Savage, Flavour perform as London stands still for One Africa Music Fest

I don’t feel threatened by Olamide, Phyno – Yung6ix

Album review: Sound Sultan’s latest isn’t quite Out of the Box

Entertainment Roundup: Comedian Gordons apologises for calling 2face an illiterate, Police officer threatens to shoot African China | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: George Michael dies at age 53, One Lagos Fiesta holds simultaneously in five locations | More stories

The Thread: Headies 2016 | Who’s here for a Twitter music award show?

#TheHeadies2016: Top 7 moments you missed at the event

“Hades,” “e fun mi lowo mi, “: Here are our top 10 tweets from the Headies 2016

Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016

Phyno’s “Fada Fada” beats Tekno’s “Pana” to hottest track of 2016

Entertainment Roundup: King Sunny Ade’s guitar sells for N52m at concert, Usher jams to Phyno’s Fada Fada in the club | More stories

Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy

Tiwa Savage, Davido, Phyno, and more to perform at ‘3 Thrones’ concert on Sunday

Entertainment Roundup: Drake, Rihanna no longer an item | This conversation confirms Baba Suwe is truly sick

10 songs we want M.I to perform at #BuckwyldnBreathless and why

Entertainment Roundup: Di’ja reveals son’s face for the first time | Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish tie the knot in style | More Stories

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji reveals the intense pressure on her to get hitched | Wizkid hits the studio with Jamaican starlet | More Stories

Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

Entertainment Roundup: Burna Boy goes hard on Tim Westwood | Beyonce voices out displeasure against ‘people of colour’ killings | More Stories

Phyno announces U.S. tour this August

Solid Star finds inspiration in ‘Weed’

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid back in UK Chart | Banky W delivers new music | Snoop Dogg collaborates with Hillary Clinton | More Stories

Olamide goes the Fela route on new single ‘Konkobility’ (LISTEN)

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage and her son take a trip | Billionaire’s dj daughter shuts down engagement rumours | More Stories

Hot wheels and tricks in Burna Boy’s new video featuring Phyno (WATCH)

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