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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...

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

22Mar

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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 ...

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

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

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 ...

Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications

29Dec

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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...

Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’

4Dec

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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...