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The Man with a Special Sound: When CKay released his debut EP ‘Ckay the First’ in 2019, his intention was to have ‘Love Nwantiti’ as the lead single that will propel the EP to a larger audience. This intention was met with reluctance by his record label who struggled to …

According to FWEY, his love for music began at a young age. He began as a drummer and progressed to rapping and singing as a child. Along the way, between 2011 and 2012, he was affiliated with the Majors, having begun making music with his brother. “My brother still works …

Condolences and eulogies from all corners of the globe has met the news of the demise. Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has joined the world in sympathizing with the UK and the Royal Family. In an eulogy posted on her Instagram page, Tope Alabi made a sobering collage of the …

Wizkid went into the award as the most nominated artist after scoring 11 nominations including all the big categories. Wizkid’s smash hit ‘Essence’ took home the award for the Best R&B Single, Best Collaboration, and Song of the Year. His album widely successful ‘Made In Lagos’ also won the Afrobeats …

Tems fends off competition from Johnny Drille‘s ‘Before We Fall Asleep’, Omawumi’s ‘Love Deep High Life’, Falana’s ‘Rising’, Ric Hassani’s ‘The Prince I Became’, and Tiwa Savage’s ‘Water and Garri’. For the Female Artist of the Year, Tems piped fellow nominees Simi, Tiwa Savage, Teni, and Niniola to the prize.

Inoss B wins Best Central African Artist at the 2022 Headies Awards. CALEMA (SAO TOME & PRINCIPE) BLANCHE BAILLY (CAMEROON) DADJU (DR CONGO) FALLY IPUPA (DR CONGO) INNOSS’B (DR CONGO) (WINNER) SORAIA RAMOS (CAPE VERDE)

A 2022 Bentley Bentayga SUV, will be awarded to the winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category, at the ongoing 15th Headies awards. Naija News reports that this was made known by journalist Sampson Unamka, in a video shared on his Instagram page. This publication gathered that the 2022 ultra-luxury Bentley …

Willow Smith has said her mother Jada faced death threats when she was younger as a Black artist making heavy metal music. The Meet Me At Our Spot hitmaker has followed in her mother’s footsteps to pursue a career in music, but pointed out the horrific obstacles Jada faced. Jada …

Speaking in the importance of Apple Music supporting Nigerian music, Ogranya said: “Music is art, and art deserves to be appreciated, sooner or later. Being affirmed in this manner, as Apple Music’s Up Next artist at this point in my career, is priceless to my journey. I’m excited about how …

Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has again made Nigerians proud with his latest achievement. Naija News reports that the Recording Industry Association of America on Tuesday, 30th August 2022 announced the Gold Certification of Wizkid’s fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos’ after it sold …