Music
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Court jails singer, Flavour’s impersonator for defrauding US lady
A federal high court sitting in Lagos has sentenced singer, Flavour’s impersonator, Courage Ipaka to two years imprisonment. Ipaka reportedly used Flavour’s identity to defraud a United States-based lady, Yvelte M. Thompson of $53,000. Azibagiri Dan Ekpar, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s investigator, led the probe against Ipaka…
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Afrobeats is escapism – Tems counters Buju Banton
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has explained afrobeats as a genre specifically for escapism. According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills. The ‘Love Me Jeje’…
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I feel troubled every time I fornicate – Spyro opens up about struggles
He pledges not to go back to his former ways. Nigerian singer Spyro has shared his personal struggles with fornication and the impact it has had on his conscience. On September 3, 2024, the singer made a post on Instagram, admitting his truth regarding his faithand noting that while sex initially…
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Fireboy announces joint EP with Lojay
Afrobeats singer, Fireboy DML has announced that he’s working on a joint extended play with his colleague, Lojay. He made this known during an interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos. “I’m working on a joint EP with Lojay. We have a very great relationship in the studio,” he said.…
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‘I recorded my hit songs sitting down’ – Wizkid
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has boasted that he recorded all his hit songs sitting down. Speaking in a viral video, Wizkid said he doesn’t stress himself to make hits. The ‘Essence’ hitmaker also claimed he dislikes promoting his music or granting media interviews. “All my biggest songs…
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Portable calls out Nigerian celebrities for not donating to ailing video director, TG Omori
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called out Nigerian celebrities over their failure to make financial contributions towards the medical bills of ailing music video director, TG Omori. DAILY POST reports that TG Omori recently underwent an unsuccessful kidney transplant surgery in Lagos. His body rejected the…
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I am open to marriage – Tems
Nigerian R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said she’s open to marriage. Unlike many celebrities who have publicly ruled out marriage, the 29-year-old Grammy-winning singer said she’s hoping to see what the future holds. Tems featured in a recent episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast. The…
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Rema donates ₦105m to Edo church that opened shop for his mum
Rema said the church helped his family to get back on their feet after the ordeal that followed his father’s death. Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has repaid a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State kindness shown him and his family by donating a total of…
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I’m more comfortable singing in Yoruba – Asake says on musical style
Asake addresses questions about his choice of language. Nigerian international superstar Asake recently released his third album ‘Lungu Boy’ which features guest appearances from Wizkid, Central Cee, Travis Scott, Stormzy, and Ludmilla. In an Instagram live session to interact with fans after the release of his third album, ‘Lungu Boy’Asake was asked…
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Buju Banton accuses Afrobeats of biting off Dancehall without paying respect
Jamaican dancehall star Buju Banton shares his thoughts on the rise of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is enjoying a global rise with Nigerian musicians winning international awards, collaborating with global stars, and headlining record-breaking concerts. In a recent interview on the Drinking Champs Podcast, Jamaican Reggae & Dancehall star Buju Banton commented on the rise of…