Tag: Music
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Love, sex, money important in a relationship- Zeeter
Rising singer, Zeeter opens up on her love for music, challenges of being an indie artiste, sexual harassment, amongst other issues in this chat with THENEWSGURU. Can you briefly tell us about yourself? I’m Zeeter Zainab Oliver born in Kaduna raised in Ikoyi Lagos. My Dad is Igbo and my mother Idoma. I started…
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Nigerian artiste in US begs for help over ‘slavery’ deal with Akon
Another artiste has cried out for help while Nigerians were still dealing with reviving the musical career of Cynthia Morgan who blamed Jude Okoye for her misfortune. And unexpectedly the artiste happens to be Samklef, who is a singer but well known as a music producer. Samklef, however, took to Twitter to share the devastating…
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Lockdown stopping me from making new music-Waje
Nigerian singer, Waje has stated that the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown is preventing her from making new music. The sonorous singer made this known while speaking to TVC about how she is coping with the lockdown. “Unfortunately for me. I really don’t know my way around the studio, and making new music is one of the…
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BREAKING: Kenny Rogers, longtime country music star is dead
The Rogers family has announced that longtime country music star, Kenny Rogers has passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family, according to a family source. In a career that spanned more than…
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Revealed: How Coronavirus is hitting the Nigerian music industry
The Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic which was first discovered in China in December, has had sweeping effects in the public health, business, and travel sectors, among others. And while the consequences for the entertainment industry may seem to pale in comparison to the clear threat the virus poses to human life, the ripple effects do have…
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Victor Olaiya: Trajectory of Nigeria’s birth and decline – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. A widely held African belief is that there are three stages in life; when you are born, adulthood and old age which presages eternal departure. These are also symbolized by dawn, afternoon and sunset. Likewise, the life of Victor Abimbola Olaiya, the music genius can be broken into three equal segments, neatly…
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How Bono inspired Waje not to quit music
Nigerian songstress, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has declared that she would no longer be quitting music after Irish rock star, U2, told her he liked her last album, Red Velvet. The sonorous singer made this known via her InstaStories on Tuesday. “Bono sees my album and says ”Waje I judge a book by…
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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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Waje threatens to quit music over lack of funds
Fondly called ‘The Voice’ by her fans, Nigerian songstress Waje has lamented over the lack of funds to promote her music. The revered singer released an album titled ‘Red Velvet’ in 2018 and it didn’t meet her financial expectations. In a 12 minute clip that was uploaded on her Youtube page over the weekend, Waje…
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There is a lot of unhealthy competition in the music industry- Seyi Shay
For years, Nigerian songstress Seyi Shay has brought smiles to the faces of her teeming fans. The ‘Gimme Love’ singer has won awards, headline shows and released hit songs. However, the singer who relocated from London to Lagos over six years ago has said there is a lot of competition in the music industry.She…