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After nearly three years of partnership, Shallipopi and Dapper Music have parted ways. Hitmaking rapper Shallipopi has announced his split from popular record label Dapper Music to whom he was signed since breaking into the mainstream in 2022. In a post on his Instagram page on December 11, 2024, Shallipopi announced the split in a public release where he cited …

When Dancehall star Buju Banton tackled Afrobeats for lacking substance, many observers and commentators including this writer pointed out how the Jamaican erred in comparing the dominant theme of social justice and political philosophy that shapes Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat to Nigerian pop music. Buju Banton’s comments, however, motivated by a bit of envy from Afrobeats’ global surge, also carry some …

More record labels are walking away from Boomplay. Issues over non remitance of royalties have led Sony Music, Orchard, and Awal to pull their catalogues off music streaming platform Boomplay. Boomplay is one of the most popular music streaming platforms in Nigeria who made in roads in digital music consumption when it expanded its business to Africa in 2015. Since …

When Seyi Vibez released his EP ‘NAHAMciaga’ in December 2023, ‘Different Patterns’ quickly emerged as a listeners’ favourite. For an artist whose talent has mostly been showcased through uptempo party starters shaped by speaker-rattling log drums underscored by a blend of Apala music inflections and hip-hop, Seyi Vibez’s music won him the hearts of many listeners while inevitably alienating some. …

Seyi Vibez’s ‘Different Pattern’ emerges as the most streamed song on Apple Music Nigeria in 2024. Apple Music has released its list of the most streamed songs in Nigeria in 2024 and the top 20 is dominated by songs released in 2023. Seyi Vibez‘s ‘Different Patterns’ off his ‘NAHAMciaga’ EP released in December 2023 top the list after enjoying a …

Davido explains how Don Jazzy and D’banj inspired him. In a recent interview on Streetz Studio with Et Cali, Davido shares that the artists who influenced him to pursue a career in music are Nigerian icons Don Jazzy and D’banj. According to Davido, as a 14 year old growing up in Atlanta Georgia, he picked up Don Jazzy and D’banj …

Music executive, Ubi Franklin, has clarified his professional relationship with singer Davido, dismissing claims that he serves as the singer’s personal assistant or nanny.   Ubi gave the clarification while responding to the comment of an X user. Ubi stated that he works as a business administrator for Davido, bringing his qualifications and experience to the role.   According to …

Music icon Elton John has shared a heartbreaking revelation about his health, disclosing that he has lost his sight due to a severe infection. The 77-year-old artist revealed the personal news during a charity gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical. Speaking to the audience, John said, “As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight.” The …

Substance use is a menace in the Nigerian entertainment industry. However, some prominent artists have depicted it in various ways in their music videos—to the chagrin of law enforcement agencies. Either out of peer pressure or youthful exuberance, some of these artists have obscenely flashed substances like cannabis and cocaine or subtly glorified them in their music videos. Questions around …

Music executive, Jude Okoye and wife Ify, recreated baby photos with their first child, Emma, as she turns 10 today November 29.    The couple shared lovely videos of them recreating the photos as they celebrated Emma. ‘’Happy 10th birthday to my angel Emma Adanna Okoye. Pheww! Feels like yesterday when I carried you in my arms at northside hospital …