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Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Tops Most-streamed Music Album 2020

2Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Tops Most-streamed Music Album 2020

Nigerian musician, Burna Boy’s album, Twice As Tall, released this year has emerged as the most-streamed Nigerian album on the Spotify streaming platform for this year. The album recently earned the singer his second Grammy Awards nomination. The ringer, dubbed African Giant raked over 64 million streams of the album to earn the number one spot as the most-streamed Nigerian album on Spotify in 2020. The rating covers albums that were released in 2020. The report by Spotify showed that Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ album ranks second as the most-streamed Nigerian music, while songstress, Tiwa Savage’s Celia comes third. Burna Boy’s Twice as as Tall album was produced by American rapper and business mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as well as Bose Ogulu, Burna’s mum. Finishing fourth ...

30Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Music Star, L.A.X Buys New House

Nigerian singer, Damilola Afolabi popularly known as L.A.X has acquired a new duplex. The singer disclosed this on Monday on his official Instagram page where he announced his induction into the landlord association of Nigeria. He wrote, “I dreamt of days like this and now it's happening. I just joined the landlord association of Lagos. #newestlanlord #mondaymotivation #ZAZAVIBES #zazamansion." The music star bought a one storey building which possesses a penthouse African News Today observed that the building is located at one of the sought after places in Lagos State.

MOBO Awards 2020: Burna Boy, Rema Headline Nominations for Best International Act

26Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, Nigeria

MOBO Awards 2020: Burna Boy, Rema Headline Nominations for Best International Act

Nigerian superstars, Burna Boy and Rema have been nominated for the Best International Act category at the 2020 edition of the Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO). MOBO awards which is an annual event that celebrates achievements in the music of black origin was reintroduced after a two-year hiatus. Nigerian stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, and Tiwa Savage were listed for the show going down on Wednesday, list for the show, going down Wednesday, December 9 at 7 PM on YouTube. Burna Boy and Rema were nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, the late Pop Smoke, Lil Baby, and more. Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, and Tiwa Savage join Burna Boy and Rema for the best African category. Full list of ...

Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

26Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Music, News, Nigeria

Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Musician and politician, Banky W and his heartthrob Adesua Etomi-Wellington on Thursday (today) celebrated their third wedding anniversary. The singer who shared a video of their love story so far took to Instagram to profess love to his wife. Banky W in a post seen by African News Today, titled “Can ‘being in love’ sustain a marriage?” said that marrying Adesua is the second-best decision he has made, noting that the best was re-dedicating his life to Christ. He wrote, “3 years ago, Susu and I made the decision to love each other forever. But the only reason forever is even possible, is because we made the decision to make God our foundation. And while a foundation is the part of the house that people don't see, it's by far the most important. “Because you can fix cracks in th...

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

22Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

Top Nigerian celebrities graced the wedding ceremony of actor and comedian, Williams Uchemba who wedded his heartthrob, Brunella Oscar on Saturday. Rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, Peter Okoye, AY, and Banky W among others were caught on camera displaying their dance moves during the wedding ceremony of the Abia State born star actor. Williams and his wife tied the knot at the Dominion City Church, Lekki Epe expressway on Saturday, November 21, 2020. The lavish event was attended by close friends, celebrities, and family members of the couple. The couple had their traditional wedding in Anambra state last Sunday, November 15. https://youtu.be/sovdyUA_YFU

Bobrisky Buys Newly Released Iphone 12 Pro, See How Much

28Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Bobrisky Buys Newly Released Iphone 12 Pro, See How Much

Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has become one of the first Nigerian celebrities to acquire the newly released iPhone 12 Pro. The male-barbie took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that he has taken delivery of his Apple iPhone. Apple just released the new device on 23rd of October as an upgrade to the iPhone 11. According to Bobrisky, the device costs seven hundred and ten thousand naira. She wrote, “My iPhone 12 pro is here. 710,000 Thanks for fast delivery.”

FG Declares Thursday Public holiday to Mark Eid-el Maolud Celebration

28Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria, Photos, Religion

FG Declares Thursday Public holiday to Mark Eid-el Maolud Celebration

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Maolud. The celebration is in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Raud Aregbesola on behalf of the government who congratulated all Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga in a statement on Tuesday titled, ‘FG declares Thursday, October 29, 2020 public holiday to mark Eidul Mawlid celebration,’ made the announcement. The minister urged Nigerians, particularly Muslims to eschew all forms of lawlessness and violence as witnessed across the country recently. Aregbesola added that Nigeria is the pride of the black race and should provide responsible l...

DStv, GOtv, not Hacked, Undergoing Upgrade – Official

19Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Security

DStv, GOtv, not Hacked, Undergoing Upgrade – Official

MultiChoice claims that reports on social media that its entertainment platforms – DStv and GOtv- have been hacked were untrue. A representative of the company who pleaded anonymity told The PUNCH on Sunday. African News Today gathered that the Pay-TV company had earlier informed its subscribers via text messages of an imminent system upgrade. The company told its subscribers that its services would be offline as it would be upgrading its system from 11pm on October 17 to 4pm on October 19, 2020. The representative we gathered said all the stations were made available in order not to deny subscribers access to its services as its payment and self-service platforms would be inaccessible during the period of the upgrade.

Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony

2Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria

Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony

Former Nigeria leaders Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan were among the dignitaries that joined President Muhammadu Buhari at the 60th Independence anniversary celebration on Thursday in Abuja. The President's wife, Aisha and wife of former President Jonathan, Dame Patience were also at the event held at the Eagle Square. The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also led other top dignitaries including Senate President Ahmad Lawan, his House of Representative counterpart, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad. President Buhari had arrived the venue at 10am after which he reviewed a mounted parade from a soapbox. Afterwards, he was escorted to inspect the guards in a parade in an open van. The parade comprised of members of the Armed Forces – the Army, Ai...

30Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria

Independence Day: Buhari to Address Nigerians from Eagle Square

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday October 1 address Nigerians from the Eagle Square in Abuja as part of the activities earmarked to commemorate the nation’s Independence Day Anniversary celebration According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the open air address will take place after an anniversary parade and will replace the traditional early morning radio and television broadcast. The statement reads: “As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. “The live address will commence after the Anniversary Parade beginning at 10am which will b...