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Those who lost in 2015 behind anti-Igbo song – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being behind the anti-Igbo song in circulation. Oyegun said “perpetrators of hate-speeches, images and songs as worse than Boko Haram”. He was reacting to an anti-Igbo song currently in circulation in the North. He said, “The rising... Read More

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So Wizkid made a second video for ‘Come Closer’ but something is still missing (WATCH)

Drake still would not come any close to Wizkid and this song he featured in. First off, we’re not sure why Wizkid made another video and we may never know which one came first – the released or unreleased. But we’re double sure Drake does not want to have anything to do with Wizkid and... Read More

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collaboration, Come Closer, Drake, song, Video, wizkid

If you can prove the people I hailed are fraudsters, report to the EFCC | 9ice replies Falz

Indigenous singer Aboore Akande popularly known as 9ice has reacted to claims that rapper Falz indirectly condemned his song ‘Living Things’ for promoting immorality and fraudsters. In an interview with Hip TV, Falz had stated some musicians were using their songs to promote internet fraud popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’, while stating a line in... Read More

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2face to donate proceeds of new song to IDPs

Iconic musician, 2face Idibia has promised to donate proceeds from his yet-to-be-released song to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Tuface made the pledge on Thursday when he visited the UNHCR office in Abuja. He said that 60 per cent of the proceeds of the song would go to refugees and IDPs. 2face said the... Read More

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Efe releases ‘Based on Logistics’ 3 weeks after winning BBNaija (LISTEN)

Just 3 weeks after emerging winner of the Big Brother Naija show, Efe Ejeba has released a song titled his popular catchphrase ‘Based on Logistics’. The rapper had made the phrase popular after continuously saying it during and after the show. The song was produced by his main collaborator, Duktor Sett. Listen; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMOn8_8-lqw

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January 31, 2017

Eyiamoni Apeji: To all the heroes who quit too late [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Ipeji This one goes out to the monsters who wear their pants when they sit at home. To the people with purpose and drive. To those who know who they are, who know what they want. To the only people that were ever allowed to be better than us. To the people with... Read More

‘Heroes’, Eyiamoni Ipeji, NEXT, Poetry, song, Tribute

December 25, 2016

The Church Blog: America’s Got Talent’s Alex Boye delivers an African Carol for days

Alex Boye, has released an African Tribal version to popular Christmas song, Little Drummer Boy. In his beautiful rendition of the popular Christmas Carol, the America’s Got Talent singer sang to high heavens in praise of King baby Jesus in different African languages, as he featured the Genesis Choir. See video below:

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December 25, 2016

From Chigul: This is the only Christmas Carol song Nigerians should be singing (WATCH)

Christmas is a season of love, joy and laughter. So in that spirit, Comedienne, Chigul has a special Christmas Carol song that all Nigerians ought to be singing this year. With the understanding that Nigeria is currently undergoing economic recession, Chigul says that people should desire to receive “something tangible” for Christmas this year. She... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Ruggedman releases ‘Religion’ video featuring 9ice (WATCH)

After years of rift between them music duo Ruggedman and 9ice came together im August. The pair released a song titled ‘Religion’. Now, the duo has taken it a step further by releasing the video of the song. The 4 minutes 13 seconds video shot in Lagos is directed by Lucas Reid. Watch video below:

Music, rapper, Religion, Ruggedman, song, Video

September 16, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Timberland leaves Empire | Nigerian comedian set to break world record

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Gandoki set to break Guinness Book of World Records In an interview with the News Agency if Nigeria (NAN) the stand-up comedian revealed that he is planning on breaking a world record for... Read More

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September 4, 2016

Church crawler: God painted as a jolly good fellow at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

Compact, small-ish, with a neat and well thought out interior, the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (CCOTHS), Omole Phase 1, was the perfect march to the anger burning in me over the past two days for so many reasons. I arrived about twenty minutes late for the 6:30 am mass. Already the liturgy was underway and... Read More

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October 12, 2015

10 Nollywood stars who should have never gone into music

by Rita Chioma Many Nollywood stars have ventured into the Nigerian music industry, and while some have failed woefully, others managed to scamper off with their reputation slightly impaired. Although, some have completely put a hold on their music careers when they finally realized- it just isn’t working- a few others are still in the game struggling... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Afrocandy showcases her hidden talent – sings for Pres. Jonathan

by Chinwe Okafor Oh it isn’t all about her body, Afrocandy says. The Nigerian-US based actress and porn producer, Afrocandy released an interesting song for President Goodluck Jonathan as he campaigns for a second term. Watch it below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzurn-d334o]

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October 16, 2014

2face says Plantashun boiz working on new song together

by Damilola Jagun The defunct Plantashun Boiz group, made up of 2face, Black face, and Faze – are reportedly working on a new collaborative track. The group, which was Nigeria’s most popular music group between 1998 and 2003, released a début album ‘body and soul’ before disbanding, only to reunite in 2007 to push out... Read More

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You asked for it! Tonto Dikeh feat. D’banj in much anticipated single, Suga Rush [LISTEN]

by Akan Ido Controversial Nollywood actress turned singer, Tonto Dikeh is out with another single, Suga Rush but this time it’s from the stable of D’banj’s DB Records. Dikeh, who dropped two singles, Itz Ova and Hi last year, was visibly excited a few days ago while announcing the impending release of her new effort which... Read More

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D’banj rocks at the ‘Bother you’ launch party in London (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha Superstar entertainer, D’banj had a launch party for his new single ‘bother you’ at the Shaka Zulu night club in Camden, London. His single is the official soundtrack for popular writer Chimamanda Adichie’s novel turned movie ‘ Half of a Yellow Sun’. The launch party had Angel, Leo the lion, rough copy, CEO... Read More

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Ayodeji Rotinwa: Chimamanda Adichie – Beyoncé’s favourite novelist? Or great novelist… period

by Ayodeji Rotinwa Please, do bare in mind that some of us would never know of Chimamanda if it wasn’t for Beyonce. The truth is, I got the album and have been listening to ***Flawless over and over and it made me get Americanah and listen more closely to Adichie. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shown... Read More

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February 11, 2014

“Crap … Crap and Crap”: Top 10 reactions to Olu Maintain’s new “Enuff Efizzy” video (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Olu Maintain recently released a video which was tagged as the “most expensive music video”. The singer, who has been off the scene for a while, must have expected his new video, for his single “Enuff Efizzy” to be a crowd favourite. Unfortunately, it is being criticized around the country. Here... Read More

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February 2, 2014

#Surulere: SEE photos way back when Don Jazzy was err… not too fine (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The recent song released by Dr. Sid featuring Don Jazzy has been making impact on the airwaves and now even on Instagram. [READ: Before meets after: SEE singer, Tiwa Savage long before she became Mrs. Balogun] The crew of MAVIN have started a trend with Dr. Sid, Tiwa Savage and even the... Read More

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January 24, 2014

Check it out! Artiste, Reminisce features Davido in ‘Daddy’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Off his recently released album, Alaga Ibile, Kako bi Chicken singer, Reminisce drops video for the song, Daddy. The song which features the Omo Baba Olowo himself promises to be a club banger with easy flowing lyrics from Reminisce and an ambitious chorus from Davido. The video was directed by the talented Patrick Elis.

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January 11, 2014

HILARIOUS: Meet Wizkid’s competition in his search for ‘Sisi Caro’ (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician,Wizkid sang in a song of his about how he is looking for a certain woman named ‘Sisi Caro’ and from what we imagine, she must be a sight for sore eyes. Little wonder other musicians like Davido and K-switch also started a spirited search with the man in the picture joining... Read More

January 10, 2014

Demola Rewaju: In life, everybody knows, but nobody really knows the truth

by Demola Rewaju Though I come across as a ‘know-it-all’ on this blog most times, I’m actually just a student of life, sharing the lessons life has taught me and hoping that those whose paths are most similar to mine can learn from me as I have over many years learnt from those who have... Read More

November 15, 2013

‘I didn’t have any contract with Don Jazzy’ – Wande Coal opens up in interview (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Ex-MAVIN artiste, Wande Coal is telling whoever cares to listen that he was under no contractual obligation with the record label. The talented artiste who had a public fall-out with his former label boss, Don Jazzy said, “The song Babyface was supposed to be on my album but since we fell out... Read More

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November 7, 2013

Music review: Here’s why Praiz’s ‘Oshe’ duet with Awilo Longomba is such a horrible piece of music

by Eromo Egbejule The track is such an agglomeration of recycled lyrics from both acts that it is a wonder there is no sponsored message from an environmental-friendly NGO on the cover art. Sometime last year, I was present at a rehearsal for a musical where Praiz Adejo did a cover of Bongos Ikwue’s Cockcrow at Dawn... Read More

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November 3, 2013

“Your last hit was when I was in SS2”: Davido responds to Waconzy’s diss on Rubbin’ Minds

by Isi Esene Popular artiste, Waconzy was today’s guest on the hit show, Rubbin’ Minds hosted by former Big Brother Nigeria contestant, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The outspoken artiste held nothing back in criticizing several Nigerian artistes who he feels are not pulling their weight. In his general assessment, Waconzy swung at Olamide, actress-cum-singer, Tonto Dikeh, Timaya.... Read More

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October 3, 2013

Fresh out: The kokomaster, D’banj releases video for new song, ‘Finally’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo After dropping a teaser for the single ‘Finally’, Superstar D’banj has released the full video for his song. [READ: Kokomaster, D’banj drops teaser for widely anticipated video, ‘Finally’ (WATCH)] The music video directed by Sesan Ogunro is a pop song with a groovy feeling to it. Watch video below:

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September 25, 2013

Next level: Wande Coal shoots video for smashing hitsong ‘Rotate’ (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Talented artiste, Wande Coal recently did a video shoot in the United Kingdom for his smash-hit, Rotate. The video was directed by Sesan Ogunro of film factory. Reports say the much eagerly expected video will soon be out. Check out some behind the scenes pictures below:

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September 18, 2013

Wow! This is awesome: White lady takes Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ dance to the next level (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Davido’s hit song ‘Skelewu’ is certainly going global. A white woman made a 2-minute YouTube video of her doing the now popular dance. We can’t help but be amazed at her dancing skills. Watch video below:

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August 31, 2013

Poetry: Will I ever hear the victory song?

by Wole Samuel Opesanmi The victory songs and shouts become still, the favourite fighter of the crowd is weak! with arrogance, he lunges at me for the kill,… Armed I am with a sword but no shield, “I need to protect myself” to the umpire I plead. He scoffs at me with a laugh that seemed... Read More

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