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  • Thrills, frills of Niniola’s ‘Human Radio Concert’

    Lagos gathered at the Landmark Event Center yesterday, November 9th, in anticipation of a great night, and that’s exactly what they got at Niniola’s Human Radio Concert.

     

    The concert kicked off with DJ Crowd Kontroller and DJ DIPS warming up the crowd with an impressive mix of old and new school hits. Shody The Turn Up King and Larry Foreman were the host of the evening, and did an amazing job ensuring everyone’s energy was at optimum level as they introduced the artistes

     

     

    The opening acts were an interesting mix of voices in the industry such as Tyson Noir, Immaculate, Ric Hassani, Okiemute, GreyC, and heavy weights like Slimcase, L.A.X and Reminisce.

     

    With the crowd sufficiently hyped, it was time for the main act of the evening. Niniola’s entrance was as dramatic as it was majestic. Talking drums and a short play by her dancers welcomed the Queen of AfroHouse and vocal sensation unto the stage. Niniola started her set by serenading the audience with some of her more famous love songs such as ’Oyin’, ’Moyo’, and ’Akara Oyibo’. She then eased into a fans favorite ’Start All Over’, the soulful duet featuring Johnny Drille. Following that, the audience was treated to a dance break that paid homage to Nigeria’s famous dance crazes.

     

    Niniola returned to the stage ready to turn up with ‘Jigi Jigi’, cuing a few of her dance hits such as Soke, and Shaba, and a surprise appearance by Terry Apala who joined her in performing Bale. For the finale, Niniola thrilled the audience with a Yoruba ceremony style performance, complete with talking drums, improvised lyrics, and traditional dances from Ekiti as she performed Gbowode. She followed this with Saro, Maradona, and Bana, inviting fans from the audience to join her on stage.

     

     

    It was indeed an unforgettable music fiesta

  • I had a major challenge with funds when I started – Niniola

    Afro-house singer and reality TV star, Niniola has revealed that when she started out in music, she had to grapple with the absence of funds.
    Niniola recounted her pains and journey to the top, in a recent chat with Thisday.
    Hear her:” I have found a way to make a mark and inspire a lot of lives, being able to take the African sound across borders. When you hit milestones and you are thankful for each day you see, you do not talk about the challenges, you only think about the challenges when they are ongoing but when you pass them, you will be like ‘oh thank God,’ then you celebrate. Of course, challenges were truly there when I started; I had major challenges with funding my project but then God made a way, my mum was really supportive”, the Ibadi singer revealed.
     
    Niniola who is elder sister to singer and viral sensation, Teni has said she open to working on a song with Teniola
    “Teni and I will definitely give you guys something. I was welcomed by other people so welcoming her was never a problem, its actually good company. As kids, we used to sing together and do other things but when she travelled out of the country for her tertiary education, we couldn’t do all that again. Right now, we still call each other and talk about music every now and then”.
     

  • How Niniola became Nigeria’s first artiste to land 1m listeners on spotify

    Maradona crooner, Niniola has made history with over 1 million listeners on Spotify, making her the first female Nigerian artiste ever to cross the 1million mark.

     

    The AfroHouse singer released her debut album ‘This is me’ in November 2017 to critical acclaim with Maradona leading the trend with over 1.7 million streams on Spotify.

     

    The music streaming platform, which measures artiste popularity with listenership has solidified Niniola’s music as staple among music lovers crowning her with the coveted title of the most popular Nigerian female artiste.

     

    Niniola is a singer and songwriter with a vocal range that can calm frayed nerves.

    Her debut album ‘This is me’ has songs like Saro, Magun, Maradona and Sicker which has been receiving a lot of airplay and topping charts.

     

  • Niniola laments over poor’ Headies’ performance

    Afro-pop singer, Niniola Apata has expressed her regret over her poor performance at the Headies award night held yesterday.

    The singer confessed that she had not practised with the band as she had just returned from a trip to Owerri.

    In a series of revelatory tweets, she gave reasons why her performance was below her expected standard.

     

    According to her:” “I honestly was not going to address this issue but I was very firmly convinced within me that I owed each and every one of you a detailed explanation on why I had a performance that was far below the usual expectation of my performances.

     

    “I had flown in from Owerri after a performance yesterday (the evening of the Headies), to grace the Award event that has served as a platform for us as entertainers and I unfortunately could not rehearse with the Band or even work on any performance set for the Show.

     

    “I am thankful to everyone that messaged and called to enquire about my performance at the Headies Awards. It shows a clear understanding of the typical nature of my stagecraft.

     

    “I promptly informed the organizers that I would not be performing as I am very particular about my Brand and the performance delivery I give to my friends and supporters that have helped my career to the point that it is today.”

    Adekunle Gold, Simi, Praiz team up for ‘100% Live Concert’

     

     

  • How I got the inspiration for ‘Maradona’-Niniola

    Nigerian singer, Niniola Apata aka Niniola is no doubt making waves with her latest hit, ‘Maradona.’

    The third runner-up for the sixth season of Project Fame in a chat with TheNewsGuru TV revealed how she got the inspiration for her hit song, Maradona.

     

    Maradona is an afropop song which is a metaphor for a cheating lover.

     

    According to her: “The inspiration for Maradona came from God. As usual before I do anything in the studio , I pray to God to make the inspiration juice flow so that my lyrics will compliment the beat”

     

     

    On how Fela inspires her, the talented vocalist said: “I remember watching his videos as a child . What got my attention were the dancers and the way they do their hips dance.

     

    She once said in an interview that her most embarrassing moment was when she farted in the midst of people.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFsblI5sRxE

     

  • What we would do differently in 2017- Celebrities speak

    We often hear the famous expression “New year New me” at the dawn of a new year. Entertainers too are not exempted from setting goals and making New Year resolutions. In a recent chat with Accelerate TV, Juliet Ibrahim, Niniola, Aramide and others talks about what they would be doing differently in 2017.

    The curvy actress, Juliet Ibrahim puts it this way:” I want to become more than what I have become in 2016. In 2016, I intend to attain greater heights; I intend to become more prosperous and successful in whatever I have been able to build for myself”.

     

    For Soke crooner, Niniola she desires to stop doing her own makeup and stop sewing her own wigs.

    “I want to stop sewing my wigs myself and stop doing my makeup myself”

    For the newly married Stephanie Coker, she wants to be more in control of her finances in 2017.

    Hear her:” I want to keep a track on my spending. I want to keep a track on the things I spend money on. In 2016, I spent money on food and on things I didn’t need. This year, I will probably cut down on buying junks.”

    For the soulful singer, Aramide who won multiple awards in 2016, she craves to do more music and become closer to God. Hear her:” I want to make better music and be close to God”

  • Top 6 female artistes who rocked 2016

    The Nigerian entertainment industry is bursting with talents who have been able to showcase their innumerable potentials amidst the staggering Nigerian economy.

    Over the years, the female artistes have come full circle and now taking giant strides pursuing their passion while inspiring others to do so. TNG chronicles 6 female artistes who rocked in 2016.

    1.Yemi Alade

    What comes to your mind when you think of Yemi Alade is her consistency, work ethic and passion for her craft.

    Yemi Alade is out to conquer Africa with her music. Armed with a strong voice, she is perhaps the biggest Nigerian female act at the moment.

    The songstress has clinched MAMA Awards “Female Artiste of the Year” back to back in 2015 and 2016. She also got a MOBO Awards nomination, BET Awards nomination and several others. Yemi owned 2016 no doubt.

     

    2.Seyi Shay

     

    Seyi’s voice has the capacity to calm your frayed nerves. She has definitely broken away from her early days of Irawo offering her fans hit songs like Right now,Hair Brush and lot’s more.

    Just before the release of her Seyi or Shay album, she got a record deal from Island records. In an industry where maintaining revelance is an herculean task, the Murda sensation is riding on her sonorous pitch, sexy appeal and work ethic.Seyi headlined some of the major shows of 2016.

    1. Tiwa Savage

    Many thought Tiwa’s messy marriage scandal was going to hamper her music career, but it further strengthen her resolve to succeed.

    This year, she released songs like If I start to talk, Standing ovation and graced some of the biggest music stages in the world.

    Tiwa also inked a management deal with Roc Nation. Against all odds, she keeps her eyes focused on her goals. Many won’t forget how she stole the show at the recent Sunny on Sunday concert held in honour of King Sunny Ade.

     

    4.Simi

    Simi further showed us the stuff she is made of in 2016.Jamb Question, Soldier, her collaboration with Falz quickly launched her into the A-list realm of leading Nigerian songstress.

    The X3m singer’s name will undoubtedly be written in gold when it comes to her 2016 giant strides. Simi also got her first major continental feature in Coke Studio. We cannot talk about Simi without making reference to the chemistry she shares with Falz. This year, the duo released an EP titled Chemistry.

     

    1. Niniola

    From Shaba to J’ete , Niniola has mastered her afrocentric style which her fans gladly relish .

    Her recent performance at the Sunny on Sunday concert will remain indelible in the minds of those who attended the event. Nini who has done collaborations with Seyi Shay and EDM continues to soar making people ask where she has been all this while. At this year’s AFRIMA awards, she won the award for West African Collaboration (mbilo mbilo remix)

    She has also been nominated for the Headies Next rated category

    6 .Aramide

    Aramide pours her heart into her music. She sings like a suitor ready to win the heart of his bride. So at the just concluded AFRIMA Awards, Aramide further won my heart when she clinched the award for Best Female Artiste, West Africa. A lot of people are of the opinion that she doesn’t deserve it because she isn’t exactly a mainstream artiste like the Tiwa Savage’s or Yemi Alade’s.

    Her Funmi Lowo song is also one of the biggest songs of 2016. At AFRIMA 2016, she won the award for the Best Female Artiste West Africa .All hail queen Aramide