Tapping into this sentiment, Spotify released two playlists in October highlighting the best deep cuts and evergreen favorites from 2000s and 2010s Afrobeats. They feature music that inspired today’s Afrobeats savants and is still widely enjoyed by fans. Speaking on the list Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West …
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Tapping into this sentiment, Spotify released two playlists in October highlighting the best deep cuts and evergreen favourites from 2000s and 2010s Afrobeats. They feature music that inspired today’s Afrobeats savants and is still widely enjoyed by fans. Speaking on the list Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West …
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Real Madrid defender, David Alaba’s father-in-law was reportedly among the 25 people arrested in sweeping raids by German police on Wednesday December 9, which foiled an alleged plot to execute the Chancellor. Frank Heppner, 62, who is a celebrity chef is believed to have been arrested in the glitzy Austrian …
Read More »Ayra Starr, Oxlade, and Nonso Amadi among Vevo’s make to watch in 2023 list
Vevo’s DSCVR ATW program is one of the most highly anticipated and competitive lists in the emerging music space, as the artists and bands that make it receive critical exposure and promotion that help propel their careers. ATW artists and bands will be marketed and featured in Vevo’s expert music …
Read More »Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ among the top 100 songs on Apple Music Globally in 2022
The list is topped by Kid Lario‘s ‘Stay’ feat Justin Bieber. Nigerian international sensation Tems appears at NO. 3 courtesy of her contribution on Future‘s ‘Wait For U’ feat Drake. The list comprises of hit songs from some of the biggest stars in the world such as Bad Bunny, Harry …
Read More »Nigeria is among the four African countries that print their currencies locally – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that Nigeria is among four of the 54 African countries that print their currencies locally. Speaking on Wednesday, November 23, while unveiling the new Naira notes redesigned by the Central Bank of Nigeria, Buhari said it is a thing of pride that Nigeria does not …
Read More »Asake, BNXN, Gyakie among creatives selected for #YouTubeBlack Voices cohorts
As support from YouTube, grantees will receive $20,000 and $50,000 as seed funding, dedicated partner support for six months and have the opportunity to participate in programmes including bespoke training, workshops and networking programmes spread out across the year. “We are excited about the creators, musical artists and …
Read More »Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says | CNN
CNN — Up to 10 people, including children, are feared to have been killed Friday in a crackdown on protests by Iranian security forces in the southeast of the country, human rights watchdog Amnesty International said. In several Twitter posts Friday, Amnesty said security forces had fired live ammunition at …
Read More »Singers among over 60 people killed at a celebration in Myanmar military air attack (photos)
Air strikes by Myanmar’s military have killed more than 60 people, including singers and soldiers attending an anniversary celebration at a concert in Myanmar. The reported attack comes three days before Southeast Asian foreign ministers are to hold a special meeting in Indonesia to discuss widening violence in Myanmar. Ethnic …
Read More »New Poll: Republican Mayra Flores Has Higher Net Favorability Among Hispanics Than AOC
By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) Newly elected Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores has a higher net favorability among Hispanic voters in the U.S. than U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), D-New York, according to a new poll. Media strategist Giancarlo Sopo said his firm teamed up with polling firm, …
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