DBanj comes home! PLUS: Femi Kuti, Omawumi, Yeka, Mercy take the stage at the Nigerian Idol Season Finale

by Isi Esene It is all about the stars and legends on Nigerian Idol Season 3 as the show will, this weekend, play host to one of Nigeria’s finest: Mr Kokomaster himself, D’banj. In what promises to be a night of fun, merry-making and of course, high hopes, the GOOD Music label artist will be... Read More

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September 5, 2012

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Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, releases new single, ‘Ewa ba mi jo’.

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, is back with the release of a her new single ‘Ewa ba mi jo’. The song gives you a feeling of dancing in different parts of the world. From Kenya to Jamaica and to the pubs in London, she delivers party pleasers and sure club bangers. Produced... Read More

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April 3, 2012

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From the Magazine: 9 ways to be a Nigerian Idol

As Nigerian Idol rolls to a close this weekend, we share our profile of the 1st American Idol in our last but one edition! by Chilee Agunanna With her album ‘Follow U’ just in the market, and a new season of the hit show set to start, Chilee Agunanna shares the lessons from Nigeria’s latest... Read More

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February 6, 2012

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Music… Love… – at ‘One Mic’ this February

by Hauwa Gambo Come Sunday 26 February, One Mic will once again present audiences with some of the best live acts as One Mic 2012 kicks off with a bang! Hosts; Kel and Kunle KB Bello return for another exciting season of music- live! With acts like Capital FEMI, GT the Guitarman, Hakym the Dream,... Read More

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January 24, 2012

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“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – Firemen save the day at Nigerian Idol’s Dream Studios

by Daniel Essien There was a fire break out this morning at the Dream Studios, where Nigeria’s biggest music reality show, Nigerian Idols is shot. The fire was however confirmed only to one of the many rehearsal rooms in the studio. The cause of the fire was not immediately identified but the Nigerian Fire Service... Read More

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December 11, 2011

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Tears and victory as Episode 1 of Nigerian Idol aired last week

By Chi Ibe Last week, viewers across the country were held spellbound as Nigeria’s biggest music reality show lit up TV screens nationwide with Episode 1 of Nigerian Idol. The first episode of the show took viewers on a trip down memory lane as they relived some of the hilarious moments from Season I.... Read More

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November 17, 2011

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It’s almost here! Nigerian Idol hits TV screens December 4

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It began with a spectacular media launch on September 28, to unveil Season II. On October 6, the audition train kicked off in Abuja; moving through Port Harcourt and Enugu before a final berth in Lagos. Now with the auditions over, Nigeria’s biggest music reality TV show Nigerian Idol is set to... Read More

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November 10, 2011

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The Shalamar reunion: Idol’s Jeffrey Daniel joins group at London’s O2 Arena

by Yemi Olowu Nigeria Idol judge, Jeffrey Daniel recently led one of Soul’s biggest groups ever, the Shalamar, in a reunion concert at the O2 arena. The well attended event took place on the 29th of October in London. Joining him on stage was original member of Shalamar- Howard Hewett and the group’s newest member, Carolyn Griffey who happens... Read More

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October 13, 2011

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Last week on #Rubbin’minds: A tale of three newsmakers

by Ifreke Inyang The last Rubbin’ Minds show was an exciting one. Usually, the one hour programme starts with a review of the issues that made headlines during the week. But last week, the focus was in Chude Jideonwo’s words “not on the news but on the newsmakers”. True enough, the guests were Karen Igho,... Read More

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October 13, 2011

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Last week on #Rubbin'minds: A tale of three newsmakers

Chude Jideonwo, Funke Akindele, Karen Igho, troj, Yeka Onka

October 6, 2011

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“Why I’m no longer a Nigerian Idol judge.” – Audu Maikori

Ifreke Inyang When the judges for the new season of Nigerian Idol were announced, Audu Maikori’s name was conspicuously missing. His absence on the new panel generated a lot of talk about why the Chocolate City boss was dropped. However, the soft spoken Audu has spoken up as to why he won’t be part of... Read More

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October 6, 2011

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"Why I'm no longer a Nigerian Idol judge." – Audu Maikori

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September 23, 2011

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Something New: Yeka wants to ‘Follow you’

Ifreke Inyang Finally, winner of the maiden edition of Nigerian Idol, singing competition, Yeka Onka has released her debut single. The track, ‘Follow You’, is produced by Chocolate City’s in-house producer Jesse Jagz and is delivered in English, a bit of Yoruba and her local dialect, Igbo. Yeka, who many have called Nigeria’s Whitney Houston... Read More

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September 7, 2011

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The reign of a music idol

by Ifreke Inyang A few months ago, Yeka Onka won the first ever Nigerian Idols musical reality show, a feat she credits to her drive and determination. She was turned down twice during the show’s audition before she was finally picked at her third attempt. Apart from the huge cheque she... Read More

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August 30, 2011

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Curses, calamities & achievements in this week’s news… with a pinch of salt!

by Stanley Azuakola President Jonathan lists achievements As President Jonathan counts down to his first 100days in office, his spokesman, Reuben Abati has released an impressive list of achievements by the government in so short a time, promising Nigerians more of the same in the coming months and years. Below is a reproduction of Mr... Read More

Yeka Onka

DBanj comes home! PLUS: Femi Kuti, Omawumi, Yeka, Mercy take the stage at the Nigerian Idol Season Finale

Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, releases new single, ‘Ewa ba mi jo’.

From the Magazine: 9 ways to be a Nigerian Idol

Music… Love… – at ‘One Mic’ this February

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – Firemen save the day at Nigerian Idol’s Dream Studios

Tears and victory as Episode 1 of Nigerian Idol aired last week

It’s almost here! Nigerian Idol hits TV screens December 4

The Shalamar reunion: Idol’s Jeffrey Daniel joins group at London’s O2 Arena

Last week on #Rubbin’minds: A tale of three newsmakers

Last week on #Rubbin'minds: A tale of three newsmakers

“Why I’m no longer a Nigerian Idol judge.” – Audu Maikori

"Why I'm no longer a Nigerian Idol judge." – Audu Maikori

Something New: Yeka wants to ‘Follow you’

The reign of a music idol

Curses, calamities & achievements in this week’s news… with a pinch of salt!

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