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Runtown’s new album ‘Signs’ is coming in June
Fresh off from releasing Sound God Fest Reloaded last week, a project sequel to 2019's Sound God Fest, Vol. 1, Runtown has revealed that a new album Signs will arrive…
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Voices of a Generation: #EndSARS Protesters | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Reviewed by 'Gbenga Sesan October 2020 will always be one for the history books. For almost three weeks, young Nigerians took to the streets in their numbers, from Lagos to…
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23 notable things we must not forget from the #EndSARS protest
Now 18 days, Nigerians have taken to various parts of the country to protest against police brutality, extortion, extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the now-defunct police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),…
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#SARSmustEnd: Davido to meet with the IGP; wave of leadership from entertainers commendable
It felt like a moment of relief and victory when the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the police unit which has…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: These are the churches weighing in on #EndSARS and it’s a good omen
Call it a revolution, the #EndSARS now worldwide protest is one that many Nigerians are not backing out on. As the call for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Burna Boy finally joins the #EndSARS movement with ‘Project Protect’
At the present, the world all over has become aware of #EndSARS movement. What was rebuked as mere social media rant which would soon die down like many a…
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#EndSARSprotests: Day 3 signals an undaunting movement against Police brutality | The #YNaijaCover
You could taste it in the air. Today was not like every other day. Nigerians had had enough. The protests had started on Wednesday as people took to the streets…
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Falz and Runtown rise up to the occasion; lead anti-SARS protest | #TheYNaijaCover
Nigerian entertainers, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, and Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown, have led a protest in Lagos against Police brutality and extortion;…
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#EndSARS: We are finally seeing increased participation from people with huge platforms
During the Black Lives Matter movement that broke out in America and quickly sparked off a chain of global protest and condemnation for police brutality and racism after the unjust…
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BUDX LAGOS 2019 with Teni, Zlatan, Kemi Adetiba: Are you Ready?
2019 edition of BUDX is here and it promises to be thrilling as music lovers, artists and fashion enthusiasts will be ushered into a world of fun and excitement mingling,…
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From Rema’s ‘Dumebi’ to the surprise drop of ‘Tradition’ by Runtown, here are the videos and trailers you might have missed during the week
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Paramount Pictures release…
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Entertainment Roundup: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra set to wed; Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage top nominations for 2018 AFRIMA | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: The organisers of the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced…
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Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna becomes first black woman to grace cover of British Vogue’s September issue | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Nigerian singer, Wizkid has been endorsed by international Vodka, Ciroc.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged; Blackface accuses Wizkid of ‘taking’ his song | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged Justin…
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Entertainment Roundup: Runtown launches new music company; Grammys expand major category nominations from 5 to 8 | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Runtown launches new music company Runtown (Instagram/runtown) Nigerian singer, Runtown has unveiled…
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[The Music Blog] Runtown’s new single says more about Nigerian Afropop than you think
In a post decrying the old industry's skewered perspective of this generation's crop of uber-successful mumble rappers with drug-addled lyrics, 21 Savage described Hip-Hop as the biggest genre in the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Funmi Iyanda, Dr Joe Abah, Runtown and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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[The Music Blog] Gist from The Native: What exactly is the international sound?
"What is the international sound all of you are talking about sef?", Shina finally asked from the corner of the room, where his face had just been buried behind the…
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The Music Blog: Handling Fela’s legacy with care
Two decades have passed since Abami Eda was first laid into the soil in Ikeja, Lagos but the years that superseded his demise have ensured Fela Anikulapo Kuti has remained…
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Entertainment Roundup: Reekado Banks calls out DJ Xclusive for “disrespectfully” dropping him from a song; Runtown welcomes son, Zamar | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this morning. And the President of Choc Boi…
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[The Music Blog]: Song Of The Summer (II): “For Life” by Runtown
From the first moments of Runtown's latest single "For Life", you're already aware the singer doesn't plan to retire the Ghanian Afropop inspired wave that created "Mad Over You". The…
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[The Music Blog]: Tekno, Runtown and the life span of a sound wave
Last year marked the beginning of an unprecedented rise for Tekno and Runtown. Both artists have steadily remained in rotation with mildly successful singles for the past three years, but…
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Entertainment Roundup: Runtown signs endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, Kate Henshaw and Stella Damasus bury the hatchet via Instagram | 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. Runtown signs endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile Nigeria's…
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Opinion: The art of showing off- How celebrities with low self-image ridicule themselves online
by Tony Ogunlowo It’s the in-thing now: if you have it you must flaunt it – your wealth, status, possessions – in the most public way possible. In this…
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The Thread: Don’t believe the lie. Enjoyment will kill you, as it did these people
This thread was inspired by this tweet. Enjoyment doesn't kill. That's the popular saying. But is it true? Or in any way based in fact. This tweep set out to prove…
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Entertainment Roundup: Runtown speaks at Harvard University, J.Lo officially introduces her new boyfriend to her mum | More stories
Catch up on all of yesterday's top entertainment stories and others that unraveled over the night - and are sure to buzz all day today. Runtown speaks at Harvard UniversitySurely,…
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Entertainment Roundup: Kemen’s family threaten to sue BBNaija organisers, Viola Davis receives Harvard award | More stories
Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Kemen's family threaten to sue Big Brother Naija…
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Entertainment Roundup: Viola Davis is the first African American actress to score three Oscar nominations | More stories
Here are the some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Viola Davis is the first African-American…
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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…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Runtown to light up Barbados | Justin Timberlake honoured at the 2016 Teen Choice award | 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. Seyi Shay releases new video for…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy