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BREAKING: Nigerian Musician, Sound Sultan Suffers Throat Cancer

12May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

BREAKING: Nigerian Musician, Sound Sultan Suffers Throat Cancer

Popular Nigerian rapper, Olarewaju Fasasi, alias Sound Sultan has been diagnosed with throat cancer in the United States of America. The musician has begun chemotherapy in a hospital in the US, SaharaReporters gathered. Chemotherapy which is a form of treatment for cancer entails chemical drug therapy meant to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body as cancer cells grow and divide quicker than other cells. Sound Sultan came to the limelight in the 1990s, when he organised shows to raise money for studio sessions. He released his first single "Jagbajantis" in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria. After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music. Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean wh...

“Senior Advocate Of Nonsense” – Eedris Abdulkareem Calls Out Keyamo In New Song

3May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

“Senior Advocate Of Nonsense” – Eedris Abdulkareem Calls Out Keyamo In New Song

Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abulkareem, has dissed the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, in his latest track, following the revelation of private communications between the friends-turned-foes. Abdulkareem, famed for his controversial song, “Jaja Jaga” in the latest song referred to Keyamo as Senior Advocate of Nonsense in the track titled "Jaga Jaga Oti Get e" while raising points on insecurity in the nation. The rapper accused Keyamo to be involved in the government's alleged terrorists' propaganda. He asks, "Is your government not a cabal wey dey pamper plenty terrorists?" alluding to the Buhari government's cover-up of a Minister of Communication and the Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, whom the government refused sack amidst apparent terrorism link all...

Keyamo blasts Eedris Abdulkareem over ‘Jagajaga Reloaded’

25Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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Keyamo blasts Eedris Abdulkareem over ‘Jagajaga Reloaded’

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo has explained that his choice of serving in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was an honour for him to serve his country. Keyamo stated this at the weekend when he took a swipe at popular singer and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem. Abdulkareem, in his new song, ‘jagajaga reloaded’ had disparaged Keyamo, saying “where Festus Keyamo sef? He don dey chop with cabal o.” Keyamo took to his twitter handle and released different private conversations he had with Abdulkareem and how he allegedly begged for money. He described the singer’s action as a cheap blackmail after the latter didn’t succeed in extorting him and other top government functionaries. According to Keyamo: “Eedris Abdulkareem just released a son...

Peter Okoye Blames Fans For P-Square’s Breakup as he Reacts to Grammy Awards

22Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Peter Okoye Blames Fans For P-Square’s Breakup as he Reacts to Grammy Awards

Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, has blasted fans who claimed he would have won a Grammy with his brother if they remained together as P-Square. Okoye lashed out at such fans, claiming they contributed to the breakup by their rants and discouraging sentiments. Nigerian singers, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Wizkid Ayo won categories at the 63rd Grammy a fortnight ago in the United States. Reacting in a live interaction with Instagram fans on Sunday, Okoye blamed the comparison made by fans as a determinant to the fallout with his brother. He said, “For those trying to troll us if it is painful for you, it’s not painful for us. You guys don’t matter anymore. Let me say it openly, if you are a P-Square angry fan, you guys don’t matter anymore. It’s not about you ...

Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy

15Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy

Nigerian musician Davido has congratulated his counterparts in the music industry for winning awards at the Grammy Awards held on Sunday. Wizkid won an award at the 63rd Grammy for his contribution in Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce, Blue Ivy and St Jhn off Beyonce’s Lion King: The Gift album. The song saw off competition from Future and Drake (Life Is Good), Harry Styles, (Adore You), Anderson Paak (Lockdown), and Woodkid (Goliath) to win the Best Music Video award. On the other hand, Burna Boy who lost out to Angelique Kidjo in the last Grammy edition won the Best Global Music Album category with his Twice As Tall album, beating Antibalas (FU Chronicles), Bebel Gilberto (Agora), Anoushka Shankar (Love Letters), and Tinariwen (Amadjar). Davido took to his Twitter handle to commend ...

Burna Boy, Wizkid Make Nigeria Proud, Bag Grammy Awards

15Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Burna Boy, Wizkid Make Nigeria Proud, Bag Grammy Awards

Nigeria music duo, Burna Boy and Wizkid, on Sunday clinched their first Grammy Awards. Burna Boy won the best global music album category after topping four other nominees at the 63rd Grammys. The Afrobeat musician whose real name is Damini Ogulu won the category with his Twice As Tall album released in August 2020. The musician featured top artists such as Naughty by Nature, the Kenyan band, Sauti Sol, Senegal’s musical titan, Youssou N’Dour, and Chris Martin of Coldplay. Announcing his award, the Grammys labelled the Burna Boy’s album as a master class in the vibe and hustle that have made Burna Boy an international musical force. It said, “[He] continues to torch limitations, seamlessly blending styles and genres and fearlessly fuelling the fire heating the melting pot of...

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

28Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

Nigeria social media space was awash with video clips of musician Davido who stepped out with another lady in St. Maarten where he is currently vacationing with his crew. The singer is yet to react but video evidence shows the moment he walked down the stairs holding hands with American model Mya Yafai. Immediately the news was broken by an American disk jokey who tagged the viral video "Davido in the house," Nigerians took to various social media platforms to condemn the singer's action having previously spoken of his commitment to his longterm girlfriend and mother of his son, Chioma. It will be recalled that in 2019, singer Davido released a song titled "assurance" where he described the passionate love he feels for his girlfriend Chioma. The music video which also featured the yo...

Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

The 14th edition of the Headies award held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML stealing the show by winning five award categories. This year’s event was co-hosted by TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi. The event was unique as it held in February as against December due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the award ceremony, Fireboy DML led the list of nominations with nice nominations, followed by Davido and Wurld with seven nominations each. This edition of Headies included the Songwriter of the year category. Among the list of winners was Omah Lay who took home the “Next Rated” award. Complete list of winners: Best R&B Album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps – Fireboy DML- Winner I like girls with trobul – Sarz(f...

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, widely known as Rude Boy has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose his status, urging his followers not to disregard the COVID-19 safety protocols. He wrote, "Attention!!! Covid is real!!! I know as typical Nigerian or African it is very hard to believe. Some will say 'experience is the best teacher. Oh well, the experience and the teacher has visited me and they’ve been dealing with me for more than 10 days now. It is not funny, worst sickness ever!!! You all better be careful out there. If you like believe me, if you like don’t believe me. You can as well wait for your own experience by playing ignorance. Goodluck. God help us all," he said. Recall that his twin brother, Peter Okoye ...

30Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Ghana, Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Davido Considers Quitting Music

Nigerian singer, Davido, has taken to his verified Twitter page to state that he considers quitting music. This comes shortly after there were multiple online reports that he had a brawl with Burna Boy at a club, Hype, in Ghana. In his tweet, the FEM singer simply said, “I go leave this music for una.” So far both Burna Boy and Davido’s camp have kept mum over the alleged brawl at the club in Ghana despite videos that have surfaced online.