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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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