Tag: Music
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We are fast losing our value system- Foluke Daramola
Outspoken Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has reacted to the news that Nigeria Broadcasting Commission has barred ‘If and Fall’ by Davido, ‘Wo and Wavy level’ by Olamide and ‘Living Things’ by 9ice from being transmitted. Daramola opines that whether banned or not, people need to know the impact of the artistes songs to the…
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Sad! Segun Bucknor passes on
Afropop music maestro Betram Olusegun Bucknor better known as Segun Bucknor died in the early hours of Friday , August 11th.The jazz and afrosoul icon breathed his last at the age of 71 Bucknor was one of the pioneers of the early Nigerian music sound, having being an apprentice to highlife legend Roy…
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Don’t listen to my music, If you are not my fan- Burna Boy
Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy has declared that anyone who is not his fan should not listen to his music. Burna Boy who has been embroiled in several controversies is one singer known to be temperamental. The Like to party singer took to his Twitter page stating that he only makes music for himself and…
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Focus on my music, don’t criticize me- HumbleSmith
Ekenedichukwu Ejemba a.k.a Humblesmith has a message for his critics who condemn him for featuring artistes in his songs. He urges such people to focus on his music and not criticize him. Humbesmith made this known while being quizzed by newsmen. According to him:” My message for everyone out there who believes I cannot make…
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Adekunle Gold redefines what hit song means
At a time when pop stars are deploying lewd lyrics to make their music more appealing, Orente Singer, Adekunle Gold has vowed not to change his style of lyrics. He affirms that his music is message driven and he isn’t ready to deviate from this style anytime soon. According to him:”It is my personal resolve…
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I won’t drop my music career, graduate potato seller declares
….How a phone call changed her story The dream of every graduate is to get a lucrative job that pays their bills and makes them happy. However, some university graduates don’t have such stories to tell. Louis Bewarang, a young Nigerian lady became a viral sensation after sharing pictures of herself on social media, selling…
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My goal is to build the African music scene- Akon
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam better known as Akon is an American-born Senegalese singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of “Locked Up” featuring Styles P, the first single from his debut album Trouble. The Konvict Muzik boss says his goal right now is to…
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How I channeled my fears into music- Brymo
Olawale Ashimi a.k.a Brymo is no doubt one of Nigeria’s highly talented singers. The musician who was ensnared in a legal tussle with his former record label, Chocolate City, has opened up on how he leveraged on that cloudy part of his career to make good music. Many naysayers thought it was over for him…
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I left Lagos because of the existence of cliques- Jeremiah Gyang
Former Chocolate City artiste, Jeremiah Gyang has opened up on the reasons why he left Lagos where his music career was thriving for Jos. The singer, whose hit song Na Ba Ka ruled the airwaves for several years said: “I have been living and working in Jos these past years. As you can see, I…
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What you should know about World Music Day
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Fete de la Musique or World Music Day 2017 is being celebrated all over the world today, June 21. Lovers of music celebrate music in all its forms and the impact it’s had on…