Category: Music
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I collaborated with Tems for ‘Essence’ because I like working with new artistes-Wizkid
Revered Nigerian music star, Wizkid has said he collaborated with Tems for ‘Essence’, his hit single, because he loves connecting with new artistes. TheNewsGuru reports that ‘Essence’ is the 11th track of ‘Made In Lagos’ (MIL), Wiz
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Trouble in paradise: Omah Lay unfollows girlfriend amid cheating allegations
Rising singer, Omah Lay has unfollowed Gloria Eberechi, his girlfriend, on Instagram amid cheating allegations. When TheNewsGuru conducted a check on her Instagram page on Tuesday, it was observed that the afro-pop star no longer follows her, although she still follows him. Gloria, who is an actress and model, was rumoured to be romantically involved…
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Wizkid’s Essence certified gold in US
Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has received a Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA, gold certification for his hit song Essence. Wizkid’s third baby mama, and manager, Jada Pollock made this known via her Instagram page on Thursday. The song becomes his second to be certified this year after his 2017 song,…
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Five things you should know about late music icon, Victor Uwaifo
Legendary highlife musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo died on Saturday at the age of 80 in Benin. The music icon whose song “Joromi” was evergreen till his death, was a multi-instrumentalist and a renowned virtual artist. One of his children, Uwaifo Peter de Rock, broke the news of his death via his Facebook page, on Saturday…
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STAR SPOTLIGHT: Meet Dara, rising Afro-pop singer with soothing voice
When you meet Daramola Adunola a.k.a Dara the first thing you would admire about him is his soothing melodious voice.The BT Records singer is blessed with a voice that would calm frayed nerves. The Lagos born, Canada based crooner is known for his sense of style, versatility and charm. Dara whose new single ‘Girlie’ is…
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I thought my career was over at 13 – Beyonce
Revered singer, Beyonce has disclosed that she had recorded at least 50 songs by the time she was 10 years old. The sonorous songstress made this known during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar published on Tuesday to celebrate her 40th birthday in September. When asked about how her life shaped her career, Beyonce said that…
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Again! Eedris Abdulkareem attacks Keyamo in another diss song[LISTEN]
Eedris Abdulkareem, Nigerian rapper has released another diss song to condemn Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment. The less than three-minute diss track was released on the back of the minister’s recent Twitter tirade over the singer’s ‘Jaga Jaga Reloaded’. TheNewsGuru recalls that the drama had started last week after the musician…
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Nigerian artistes can now freelance on Gemtracks Beats
For many years now, Gemtracks Beats has been operating as a freelance marketplace for musicians to buy and sell instrumental beats. This means music producers anywhere in the world can offer their tracks and let singers or media companies purchase them and use them in their own song releases. The platform offers all genres…
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BREAKING: Wizkid wins first Grammy Award with Beyonce’s feature
Popular Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has won his first-ever Grammy Award for his role on ‘Brown Skin Girl’ off the 2019 album, ‘The Lion King’, at the 63rd Grammy Award. Wizzy as he is fondly called by his fans won the award alongside Beyonce, who owns the song and featured artists – Wizkid,…
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I was told I won’t make it without doing sexy songs- Simi
Popular songstress, Simi is no doubt one of the most sought after singers in Nigeria at the moment. The ‘Duduke’ crooner says she was told she won’t go far, if she fails to do sexy songs. Going down memory lane, the outspoken artiste in a chat with journalist, Joey Akan said:” I remember before I…