Category: Music
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Burna Boy to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live: releases album ‘African Giant’
Afro-fusion artist, Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy is set to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a nightly hour long show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC and produced by Jackhole Productions. This is sequel to his recent feature as a Nigerian soloist on Beyonce’s album, `The Lion King: The Gift.’ His appearance at the nightly…
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Nigerians slam Tekno, Yemi Alade over roles in Beyonce’s album
Dissatisfied Nigerians have taken to social media to slam Tekno, Mr Eazi and Yemi Alade, for the different roles they played in Beyonce’s ‘The Lion King’ album. The long anticipated album released on Friday featured conversant names like Jay-Z, her husband; Pharrell, Childish Gambino and Kendrick Lamar amongst others. Beyonce also collaborated with Nigerian artistes…
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Swedish prosecutor asks to keep U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky in custody
Swedish prosecutors on Friday asked to keep U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky in custody for six more days while they investigate him for aggravated assault over a street fight in Stockholm. “We … now need until Thursday next week to be able to finish the preliminary investigation,” Daniel Suneson, the prosecutor now in charge of the…
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Nigerians ‘eye’ Grammy nominations as Beyonce’s album drops
Some Nigerians have began the Grammy nominations campaign for Nigerian artists featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album. The album, which dropped on Friday, features Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Tekno, Mr Eazi and Burna Boy alongside Ghana’s Shatta Wale and Busiswa. Beyonce, who executive produced and curated the album, as a personal project…
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Janet Jackson, 50 Cent for Saudi Arabia concert after Minaj cancels
Pop icon Janet Jackson and rapper 50 Cent will be among musicians set to perform in Saudi Arabia, organisers said Wednesday after rapper Nicki Minaj pulled out in a show of support for women’s rights. “WOW WOW WOW @50Cent is going to perform live at Jeddah World Fest!” organisers of the Jeddah Season cultural festival…
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People didn't see the beauty in my talent- Skiibii
Many music pundits are still in shock as to how Abbey Elias a.k.a Skiibii became a household name. The carefree diminutive singer was in the news on August 14th 2015 when he reportedly slumped and died. A picture of him sprawled out on the floor of what was reportedly his living room quickly went viral.…
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I lived in poverty, sold things for survival- Patoranking
It is easy to admire and venerate the accolades of Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie better known as Patoranking. However, his journey to stardom and success hasn’t been devoid of thorns and trials. Patoranking who broke into the industry with his reggae themed song “Alubarika” had to sell on the streets in order to make ends meet.…
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Jay-Z joins Cannabis Company, becomes chief brand strategist
Jay-Z has become the latest celebrity to venture into the marijuana business. The billionaire rapper is taking up the role of a chief brand strategist. Privately-owned Caliva, formed in San Jose in 2015, said on Tuesday that Jay-Z had entered a long-term partnership in which he will focus on outreach and the creative direction of…
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Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of controversial Saudi Arabia concert
U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj said on Tuesday that she was pulling out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for the rights of women and the LGBTQ community. Minaj, known for her raunchy outfits and provocative stage performances, was due to headline the Jeddah World Fest music festival on July…
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation sues licensing company over ‘massive fraud’
Roc Nation, Jay-z’s record label, has filed a lawsuit against Iconix Brand Group, a city licensing company, on claim of defrauding investors. According to a new lawsuit sighted by Page Six, the firm enticed Roc Nation alongside other companies into doing business with it by lying about its finances. The litigation, filed at the Manhattan…