Category: Music
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I was tempted to quit music- Slimcase
Afro-centric rapper, Slimcase is no doubt one of the most sought after rappers in the Nigerian music industry at the moment. Unknown to many, the self-proclaimed ‘Ruby Lanshi’ became a bonafide star after a decade of pursuing his passion for music. His journey hasn’t been devoid of detours and challenges. In a recent encounter, the…
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#FvckYouChallenge: Tiwa Savage clears air on dissing Wizkid, Teebillz
Social media has been replete with a myriad of reactions to Tiwa Savage’s version of the Kizz Daniel trending #Fvckyouchallenge. The challenge championed by Kizz Daniel has been spreading like wild fire on social media as many top musicians like Sarkodie, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, CDQ, Demmie Vee, Skibii, Young Jonn have jumped on it.…
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Minister threatens to arrest Ugandan child rapper
Popular Ugandan child rapper, Patrick Ssenyonjo known by the stage name Fresh kid has been asked to stop doing music or get arrested. BBC reports that Uganda’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Florence Nakiwala made it clear that the seven-year-old should quit rapping and go to school full time, or face the consequence of being…
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Chocolate City announces deal with American giant, Warner Music Group
Chocolate City, one of Nigeria’s leading music label, has sealed a music deal with Warner Music Group(WMG), also known as Warner Music, American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate. Mr Audu Maikori, Group Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the partnership aims to grow the…
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Peruzzi, Zlatan team up on new single, ‘Bayi Bayi
Nigerian singers, Tobechukwu Okoh aka Peruzzi and Zlatan Ibile are teaming up on a brand new single titled,“Bayi Bayi.’’ Together with Zanku master, Zlatan, they planned delivery this one that talks about getting the money ‘now’ after a successful outing in 2018. The song was produced by North Boi. Peruzzi, under the Davido Music Worldwide…
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YouTube celebrates rise of Afrobeats, spotlight on Burna Boy
YouTube on Tuesday launched its spotlight story documentary on Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy. Addy Awofisayo, YouTube Content Partnerships Manager, Sub- Saharan Africa, said that Burna Boy had become one of the leading musical voices on the African continent and an international YouTube sensation. According to her, Burna…
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DJ Cuppy adds to collection of luxury cars, buys N75m Ferrari Portofino
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy has shared photos of her newly acquired ferrari Portofino worth N75 million. Cuppy, who is the daughter of Nigerian business tycoon Femi Otedola is also a producer and remixer. The 26 year-old DJ is a huge fan of exotic cars, had in January acquired a rolls Royce…
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I will soon release pictures of married women Iyanya slept with- Ubi Franklin
The last is yet to be heard about the rift between former friends and business partners, Iyanya and Ubi Franklin. The two men went their separate ways few years back and until now, have not been seen in company of each other. However, in a twist of events, the parties have decided to wash their…
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2Baba becomes Fellow of School of Music at OAU [Photos]
Nigerian music legend, 2Baba was on Wednesday selected as a Fellow of the School of Music by the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. The singer becomes the first ever recipient of the award which was presented to him at the department’s 1st public lecture and fellowship award ceremony. While reacting to the…
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Royalty: Producer Del B threatens Eric Manny with legal action
Popular producer Ayodele Basil a.k.a Del B, is set to drag Okwudili Umenyiora, head, record label ‘Eric Manny Entertainment’ to court over unpaid royalties. This is another controversy that is heating up in the Nigerian music space . Del B alleged that he is yet to receive payment for his work on Runtown’s ‘Mad Over…