DJ Maphorisa pleads with Nigerian DJs to reduce the tempo while playing Amapiano
South African superstar DJ, DJ Maphorisa is pleading with Nigerian DJs to not tamper with the tempo of Amapiano songs. According to Maphorisa, using a bpm as high as 160 when playing Amapiano robs the music of its stellar components. “Amapiano shouldn’t be rushed. 160 bpm is too high. Please, bring it down to 130,” Maphorisa said […]
Stephen Jeco Release his Maiden Project for 2024
Port Harcourt based budding music artiste, songwriter and performer has shared his most recent project tagged ‘’Plastic Hearts’’. Stephen Jeco explores the themes of love and heartbreak in an emotional laden vocals. Navigate the links below to listen. Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/track/3oNqlhMiFRJGDG4c20S53V Apple Music;https://music.apple.com/us/album/plastic-heart-single/1718433931 Boomplay ; https://www.boomplay.com/songs/148726827
Popular Abuja store sealed as FG goes after product hoarders
This is coming 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu and governors had a meeting on the food crisis in the country. At their meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024, the president and the governors agreed to set up a committee to tackle product hoarding in the country. Speaking after the meeting, the Minister of Information and National […]
2024 GRAMMYs: Tyla Wins First-Ever GRAMMY Award for Best African Music Performance
Tyla has taken home the golden gramophone for Best African Music Performance — an all-new category — at the 2024 GRAMMYs, for “Water.” The South African starlet came ahead of ASAKE & Olamide (“Amapiano”); Burna Boy (“City BoysMiracle”); Davido Featuring Musa Keys (“UNAVAILABLE”); and Ayra Starr (“Rush”). The 22-year-old singer was taken aback upon winning the trophy, which was awarded by Jimmy Jam during the GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony. “What the heck?!” she […]
GRAMMYS: JAYZ RECIEVES GLOBAL IMPACT AWARDS, CRITICIZE GRAMMY ORGANISERS OVER BEYONCE’S LACK OF BEST ALBUM WINS
Jay-Z used his acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys to call out the organization that honoured him with a special award. While accepting the 2nd annual Dr. Dre Global Impact Award — in recognition of his musical legacy — the hip-hop artist, 54, questioned the process behind the voted categories. “We want y’all to get it right. At least getting […]
The Omniverse Summit 2024 Is Here
As partners and supporter of the work we do in bringing Africa to the limelight and showcasing the immense talent, opportunities and market within our continent, we want to invite you to get first access to the Omniverse Summit for free. The Omniverse Summit will hold from February 27 – March 1, 2024 and involve […]
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision comes after their suspension from the regional bloc due to military coups in each country. The joint statement from the three nations cited a divergence from the founding principles of ECOWAS and the influence […]
Timi Dakolo Release 3rd Studio Album – ‘The Chorus Leader’
‘The Chorus Leader(TCL)’ is the title of Timi Dakolo’s third album released on January 26, 2024, four years after his 2019 Christmas album. The album’s title is also an attempt by Dakolo to restate his status as one of Nigeria’s finest vocalists whose work is grounded in the detailed musicality of gospel music while also embracing […]
Wireless festival 2024: Asake, Shallipopi, and others to headline
Asake, Rema, and Shallipopi among the artists that will be headlining the Gopuff Wireless Festival 2024 in the UK. The first wave of artists for the Gopuff Wireless festival has been announced with Asake, Rema, and Shallipopi leading the first phases of artists that have been announced. Other International artists headlining are Nicki Minaj, J Hus, Doja Cat, […]
Timi Dakolo Celebrates Southern Culture in the Visuals for ‘’Men of the South’’
Singer-Songwriter, Timi Dakolo has released the visuals to his latest single, “Men of the South”, ahead of his highly anticipated third studio album, “The Chorus Leader’’. “Men of the South” produced by Masterkraft, is an anthem celebrating the extravagance of people from southern Nigeria and honouring and celebrating their rich cultural heritage and resilience. WATCH BELOW
