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  • Why I produced “Koloba Koloba” – Adewale Ayuba

    Why I produced “Koloba Koloba” – Adewale Ayuba

    Legendary Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, said he produced his single, “Koloba Koloba”, to sensitise Nigerians on the need to be patriotic and respect practitioners in the entertainment industry.

    Ayuba disclosed this on Thursday in his instagram post handle tagged, “A few words from me to you Also for those who have been wondering why I sang Koloba Koloba”.

    The ‘Bonsue Fuji’ crooner, who spoke on being original as Nigerians,  added that “talents come from God.

    ”The only person that can assist you; that can give you grace to do things well is God.

    “Secondly, be original. You are born in Nigeria has nothing with the thought that God has short changed you by not being born in America or London.

    “Life is not like that, God has a purpose for you, so be original. Your name is Adewale Ayuba, a Nigerian name, don’t change your name to “Ayubs”, so that you can funkify it.

    “Koloba Koloba is also a warning for people to know that being a musician does not make you an irresponsible person.

    “Like me now, I am Adewale Ayuba but when I get to the stage, I am a different person, you can call me Mr Johnson, Mr Koloba Koloba or whatever. That is performance, it is an act, it has nothing to do with my home or marriage.

    “So, I just want a lot of respect from people to individuals in the entertainment industry.”

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ayuba produced “Koloba Koloba” in 2021 and also released an album, “Sibi Mi”, in 2022.

  • Crayon: I left varsity education for music after 5 UTME attempts

    Crayon: I left varsity education for music after 5 UTME attempts

    A Nigerian singer, Charles Chukwu fondly called Crayon, has revealed how he dumped his pursuit for a university education to make music career.

    Crayon in an interview with Hip TV, shared on Wednesday, stated that he turned to music after sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), five times

    During his fifth attempt, the singer said he met a music friend named Baby Fresh who inspired him to make a “big sacrifice” for his career.

    “At the fifth time, I met Baby Fresh already, he used to work at Mavin. I won’t be able to juggle school and music at the same time because in Nigeria it’s quite stressful. Music alone is crazy.

    “So I sat my parents down. I was like, ‘Mum and Dad, I want to make music.’ I said I feel like that’s what my heart is going for. My dad said just try this fifth one, if it doesn’t work out, you can go ahead and do music.”

    He noted that he walked out of the Post-UTME hall in the University of Lagos, mid-way through the exams, because he didn’t want to scale through with the administration, but face music instead.

     

  • I would have been a professional footballer – Mr P

    I would have been a professional footballer – Mr P

    Popular singer, music producer and dancer, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has revealed that he started out as a footballer but fate changed his direction to music.

    Peter made this known via a tweet on Friday night where he said he’s grateful because he’s succeeding in music.

    However, the music singer said he wished he was still playing football.

    He said it might be fun to see what life begets when it changes the direction of one’s future.

    Mr P wrote, “Was supposed to be a Soccer Player or a professional footballer. But today I am grateful to be a professional and successful Musician/Artiste.

    When life changes the direction of your future, it might be fun to see where those new horizons take you. But l still wished I was playing football though God bless us all in all we do.”

    Peter Okoye (born 18 November 1981), who is better known as Mr P, is a Nigerian singer. He rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of the P-Square duo with
    Born: November 18, 1981 (age 41);
  • How my dad bribed me to finish my education – Davido

    How my dad bribed me to finish my education – Davido

    Nigerian singer and music producer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has recounted how his billionaire dad, Chief Adedeji Adeleke bribed him to complete his degree program.

    Davido studied music at the Babcock University in Osun State.

    The singer revealed that he was forced to go back to the university after initially quitting to focus on his music career.

    He made this revelation while featuring on the +44 Amazon Music podcast.

    He revealed that his dad entered a deal with him that if he attended lectures from Mondays to Fridays, he would build him a world-class studio and provide him funds to shoot music videos on weekends.

    He said, “He [my dad] said if I go to school, he has a land not far; he will build me a studio. But I should go to school from Mondays to Fridays and on weekends, work in the studio. It was a world-class studio. He will give me money to shoot some videos.”

  • FG optimistic of Spain’s investment in Nigerian music, culture

    FG optimistic of Spain’s investment in Nigerian music, culture

    The Federal Government (FG) on Tuesday expressed optimism that Spain will invest in Nigeria’s music industry.

    The Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Folorunsho Coker, stated this at a press conference on VIS A VIS.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that VIS A VIS is a flagship professional meeting between the African music industry and Spanish music producers, aimed at the internationalization of African music.

    Coker said Nigeria is a creative hub in Africa, hence Spain recognizes the importance of the Nigerian music industry to its Gross Domestic Product.

    While noting Nigeria as the creative hub of Africa in music, film and fashion. He added that the project will open up the potential in the creative industry in Nigeria.

    He said, “I would expect that shortly after this project. I will not be surprised to see Spanish businesses in this creative industry deciding to come and invest in the critical infrastructure for the music industry such as recording studios, film studios etc.

    “Spain recognizes the importance of this creative industry to their GDP. If we can mutually benefit from this project, I think it will be a wonderful thing.

    “I think Nigeria could create a very important component of the festivals in Spain. It will attract even more Europeans to head to Spain on a continuous annual basis.”

    Also speaking, the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, His Excellency, Juan Sell, felt proud of the programme.

    He said it would bring together a lot of things both countries care about.

    “It is about giving opportunities to the Jews, not only Nigerians. We truly believe this project can create a good collaboration between Nigeria and Spain in the field of music, and that would provide us with a very good platform to build upon it,” he said.

  • I’m ready to work with big artists, most especially Olamide – Olabode VG

    I’m ready to work with big artists, most especially Olamide – Olabode VG

    Nigerian music sensation, Olabode VG has revealed his desire to work with popular rapper Olamide and other big acts in the music industry.

    Olabode recently dropped a new hit track titled “House Party” and also working on another E.P. which is to be released early next year.

    In an interview with TheNewsGuru.com, the singer said he’s into music for his passion and also for the business aspect of it.

    What inspired your new track: House Party?
    I was interested in making a danceable song for my fans and since the year was coming to an end, the thought of making a party song came to my mind. If you are very close to me, you will realize how much I like to be different. So regardless of the fact that I was creating a party song, I still had to make it different from the usual and that’s how I came about House Party. The song is very special to me because it’s my first time jumping on a different genre of music and I am thankful for the love from my supporters so far, It’s overwhelming.

    Working on any Album?
    Yes, I am working on another E.P. to be released early next year.

    How do you handle your female fans?
    You know it’s actually easier for you to gain more fans through a lady than a guy. If a lady loves your song, the whole gang does so for this reason, I put my female fans into consideration when making my music that’s why my ladies love me and I love them too (blushes). Nothing more, nothing less just business.

    Any support from your family?
    Well, yeah. It was tough at first but I am glad they understand better now. My family is supportive and I am thankful.

    Are you into music for passion or for money?
    Both. I love making music. It’s the one thing that really makes me happy but then I have decided to make a career out of it so yea it’s passion and business.

    Which particular audience is your target for your kind of music?
    Honestly speaking I make music for everybody. I am mostly inspired by reality and my environment, which makes it easy for anyone to actually relate to my kind of music.

    How do you spend your leisure time?
    I love spending time with loved ones when I am not working. I make use of the opportunity to connect with as many friends and family as I can. Sometimes I spend time at the beach or use the pool with my close friends and family.

    Which favourite artist do you wish to feature?
    I am so ready to work with every big name but most especially Olamide.

  • Nigerian rapper, Abdulkareem set to return to music after successful kidney transplant

    Nigerian rapper, Abdulkareem set to return to music after successful kidney transplant

    Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that he will get back to work soon few months after undergoing a kidney transplant that has kept him indoors for many months now.

    The singer was diagnosed with kidney failure which made him bedridden for quite some time in a local hospital in the country.

    The rapper who has been in the music industry for more than a decade said he could not have asked for a better family and wife who stayed by him and walked with him through the journey.

    Recall that Abdulkareem went under the knife for a kidney transplant in August 2022 in a hospital abroad and it was largely successful.

    Yetunde, his wife was reported to have donated one of her kidneys to her husband.

    Sharing the news of his imminent return to the public space, Abdulkareem who has been fairly active on social media platforms posted on his Instagram on Friday, appreciating his fans and kind-hearted Nigerians who supported him through his difficult times, Thank you Allah for the healing and recovery, Thank you for giving me the strength and good health. I am grateful”, he added.

    Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem, is a Nigerian hip-hop, R n B, and Afrobeat artist, songwriter, and singer. He was the lead rapper of the defunct Nigerian hip hop boy band The Remedies

  • I didn’t know Bob Marley died at 36 – Wizkid

    I didn’t know Bob Marley died at 36 – Wizkid

    Grammy award-winning Artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed he never knew Reggae legend, Bob Marley died at the age of 36.

    While revealing this in his recent interview with Guardian UK, the Nigerian superstar said he wants to live forever just the way people still listen to songs by Bob Marley who died decades ago.

    Following his new album, More Love Less Ego, the multiple-award winner said, “Alongside managing my ego, one other aim for this new chapter is to live forever. I recently went to see Bob Marley’s musical, ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ I was like, ‘Yo, we’re watching a Bob Marley play, and this guy died decades ago’.”

    “The 32-year-old said, ”Bob Marley did so much at a young age I didn’t even know that he died at 36. It just reaffirms what I do, and I have to keep taking this to the highest heights. Because I know one day, they are definitely going to create a play about me.”

     

  • What I advised Davido to do – Akon

    What I advised Davido to do – Akon

    African-American singer, Akon, has revealed how he advised Nigerian sensation Davido to return back to Africa to make his music

    He noted that he gave the advice when Davido was trying to be a rapper in America.

    He added that today, his advice which Davido heeded has paid off in the long run.

    “At the time I was pushing ‘Thug Record’, Davido was in Atlanta trying to be a rapper. I told him, nigga you better move back to Africa and do your music over there. He listened and went back home. Today, he’s one of the biggest Afrobeats artistes.”

  • We will decide our retirement – P-Square

    We will decide our retirement – P-Square

    Popular music duo, P-Square, has given a nod that they would decide on their retirement.

    The group comprises twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.

    Reacting to the trending videos of their impressive performance from their concert in London as part of their 100 cities world tour, which commenced in September, Peter said Psquare would decide their retirement themselves.

    Peter said, “After this our London concert tonight! All I can say is that one with God is majority. We *PSQUARE* will decide our retirement by ourselves!”