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Davido Considers Quitting Music
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.
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Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications
29Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Music, News, Nigeria

Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Lotanna Udezue, popularly known as Biglo has died after a long battle with kidney ailment. His death was announced on Instagram by singer Jazzman Olofin on Sunday. Olofin wrote, "Dear BIGLO, heard the sad news last night you passed away. You fought bravely all the way but GOD Almighty knows best. We'll keep the fire burning. Rest in peace, bro. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 FYI, BIGLO was a Nigerian music producer, rapper, and singer." Recall that Biglo revealed in 2019 that he was suffering from a kidney ailment. He revealed this through his Gofundme page where he said he was diagnosed with renal kidney failure in July 2018. The veteran rapper said the ailment made him undergo dialysis three times a week since the diagnosis. According to Biglo, his life was adversely aff...
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Cynthia Morgan Lied Against Davido —Manager
19Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Nigeria, Youths

Cynthia Morgan Lied Against Davido —Manager

Multiple award-winning popstar, Davido, has refuted claims that he snubbed Cynthia Morgan after he asked her to call him for a feature via his Twitter account. Morgan’s Public Relations manager, Muyiwa Babalola, had claimed she reached out to Davido through phone calls and WhatsApp messages but all to no avail. Babalola had said, “She (Morgan) wanted to meet with David so they could both deliberate on the type of music that would be perfect for both parties; she was game for whatever they both eventually decided was best. She was hoping they would meet, talk and allow a synergy that could birth an organic content. “But then again, after several attempts to reach Davido directly, she thought it was better she just did a demo verse first, which she did and sent it across to Davido c...
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FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda
14Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Nigeria, Uganda, Youths

FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda

The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that efforts are being made to get detained Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, freed in Uganda, says the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Both singers were arrested by the Uganda Police Force for flouting COVID-19 guidelines. They were arrested after their performances at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda. Dabiri-Erewa made  this known in a tweet on Monday. “#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems . The Nigerian mission in Uganda is doing everything to get them freed. Minister @GeoffreyOnyeama has also been on the matter. @nidcom_gov is also in touch with their Lawyers,” she tweeted.
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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies
4Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Youths

Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies

The organisers of the Headies have released the list of nominees for the 14th edition of the music awards. The award ceremony which is aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements features 27 categories to acknowledge and celebrate the work of various artistes in the Nigerian music industry. Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Falz, Fireboy DML,  Mayorkun,  DJ Neptune, Wizkid will battle for the Viewers Choice award while Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Mayorkun, and Tiwa Savage will battle for the Artiste Of The Year award. The headies will also be presenting an award of special recognition to King Sunny Ade for excellence and impact on the entertainment industry. See full nomination list: BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A non-voting category for the best recording (that meets the judge...
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Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’
4Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Music, Nigeria

Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’

Multiple award-winning Nigerian highlife singer, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N’abania has released his much anticipated seventh studio album titled ‘Flavour of Africa’ in the early hours of Friday, 4 December 2020. The singer in a post on his verified Twitter page, @2niteFlavour, announced the release of the album which is a follow-up to his last album, ‘Awele’ as his EP released in 2019 with Chidinma. The album houses 16 tracks featuring reputable musicians including Fally Ipupa, Beenie man, Tekno, Phyno, Odumeje, Biggie Igba, Waga Gee, and Larry Gaaga. Flavour is set to take the yuletide by storm with the juicy songs contained in the album released by OneRPM and Flavous’s @Nite Entertainment. The self-acclaimed  Ijele 1 of Africa employed the services of industry...
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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 ...
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Music Star, L.A.X Buys New House
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.  
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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 ...
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