Media Blog: Here’s What Patoranking had to say About the Making of His Latest Album, “World Best”, and His Perspective on Afrobeats

Considered by many to be one of the forerunners of the contemporary African music scene, Patoranking leaves his imprint with his new album, “WORLD BEST.” It features sounds from throughout the globe, such as Afrobeats, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Reggae, all blended to fit a new era of African rhythms. In an interview with African contemporary... Read More

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Afrobeats, Music +, Patoranking, Reggae, World best

June 4, 2020

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Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale

Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on the night of 1, June. This according to his manager Omenka Uzoma who spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Fashek achieved instant iconic status with the release of his debut solo album Prisoner of... Read More

Specials, The Cutting Floor

Benin City, majek fashek, Reggae

March 10, 2017

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Live Reggae Concert in Lagos: 21st Edition of Conscious Vibes Africa

It’s starting to feel more tropical in the city of Lagos, and that can only mean one thing: time for the CONSCIOUS VIBES AFRICA(the reggae revival movement). This monthly reggae gathering celebrates African Icons in live reggae concert. Plus side attractions like: #PALMWINE #DEEJAYSESSION #EXHIBITION #DOCUMENTARY #NETWORKING #INTERVIEW #PHOTOSESSION #SPOKENWORD With this month’s headliners including... Read More

Album review: Solid Star’s W.E.E.D offers nothing new

by Okon Ekpo Solid Star might still be just shy of breaking into music’s A-List, but his years on the grind have attracted many high profile friends his way and he wants you to know it. Otherwise how else can you explain the intimidating guest list on his third studio album, W.E.E.D.? Just in case... Read More

album, artiste, Music, nigeria, Reggae, review, solidstar, sticky, W.E.E.D

July 2, 2016

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

May 19, 2016

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This is Burna Boy’s most prized possession (WATCH)

When it comes to controversy, Burna Boy has over time, proven to be a front-runner. His Kanye-esque persona has often times grabbed the headlines. From performing in his underwear at the 2013 edition of Felabration – to his recent, somewhat, ignorant defence of his baby mama drama; Burna Boy never ceases to amaze. The reggae act continued this... Read More

Burna boy, celebrity, Felabration 2013, Interview, Music, Reggae, Spaceship records

September 12, 2015

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You won’t believe what gave Harrysong the inspiration for ‘Reggae blues’

And here we were thinking ‘Reggae Blues’ had a prominent Highlife melody. But apparently, Harrysong believes he put out a Reggae-inclined song. The Five Star Music artiste revealed to Showtime that he was trying to develop another ‘side of reggae’. “I got the inspiration for Reggae Blues while I was trying to bring up another side of... Read More

blues, Harrysong, harrysongr, Reggae

December 15, 2014

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Started from the bottom: Patoranking used to hawk rat poison

by Damilola Jagun Dancehall/reggae singer, Patoranking has over time revealed that things weren’t always rosy for him. His latest revelation, is however, more shocking than the previous ones. At the Headies 2014 awards held on Sunday night, the artiste disclosed that at some point in his life, he was a bricklayer, and even sold rat... Read More

Dancehall, Gbemi Olagbegi, Headies awards, Patoranking, rat poison, Reggae, Singer

November 17, 2014

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#WhaYaSay?! Patoranking covers latest edition of Mystreetz Magazine

by Isi Esene Reggae/dancehall artiste, Patoraking is on the cover of popular culture magazine, Mystreetz. According to Sesan Adeniji, the publisher of the magazine, “Everything that evolution is all about, is what new generation Dancehall artiste like Patoranking is to the evolution of Reggae/ Dancehall music. Music will continue to evolve with the state of mind of... Read More

blackky, Dancehall, magazine, Music, MyStreetz, Patoranking, Reggae

October 10, 2014

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Aw, don’t cry: African China is not happy with Nigerian music lovers

by Damilola Jagun Conscious reggae artsite, African China, says he might have no choice than join his peers on the bandwagon of ‘champagne music’, owing to the fact that his musical style, which talks about societal issues, doesn’t seem to sell any more. In a recent interview with SUN, he lamented the fact that majority... Read More

African China, bandwagon, Champagne music, Music, nigeria, Reggae

August 1, 2012

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“I want to feel like a kid again” – The story behind Snoop Dogg’s name change to Snoop Lion

by Adeniyi Abdul In the spirit of personal and perhaps artistic reinvention, veteran rapper Snoop Dogg has announced that he has changed his stage name to “Snoop Lion”. We assume this was meant to show a progression of some sorts but then it ends up being some form of shift altogether as lions are of... Read More

Jamaica, Reggae, Snoop Dogg, Snoop lion

August 20, 2011

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Move over, Gyptian! SLV sings of the ‘Tightest Love’ (Audio & Video)

by Taiwo Damilola Ever since Jamaican reggae artiste Gyptian dropped his classic smash single ‘Hold Yuh’, it has been covered by tons of singers and rappers all over the world. Now, the first recording artist signed to the new Silver Records label, SLV does his own cover of the classic hit, calling his ‘Tightest Love’.... Read More

Audio, Gyptian, Reggae, Silver Records, SLV, Tightest Love, Video

Media Blog: Here’s What Patoranking had to say About the Making of His Latest Album, “World Best”, and His Perspective on Afrobeats

Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale

Live Reggae Concert in Lagos: 21st Edition of Conscious Vibes Africa

Album review: Solid Star’s W.E.E.D offers nothing new

Timi Dakolo denies stealing Majek Fashek’s song

This is Burna Boy’s most prized possession (WATCH)

You won’t believe what gave Harrysong the inspiration for ‘Reggae blues’

Started from the bottom: Patoranking used to hawk rat poison

#WhaYaSay?! Patoranking covers latest edition of Mystreetz Magazine

Aw, don’t cry: African China is not happy with Nigerian music lovers

“I want to feel like a kid again” – The story behind Snoop Dogg’s name change to Snoop Lion

Move over, Gyptian! SLV sings of the ‘Tightest Love’ (Audio & Video)

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