Nigerians on social media have reacted to the video of music producer, Don Jazzy’s ex-wife Michelle Jackson, an American model with her teen daughter as they reunite with her ex-husband. Naija News earlier reported that the music producer took to his Instagram story to share video from a dinner date …
Read More »New Music Friday: Latest releases featuring Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Zinoleesky, Rema and others
New songs from Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy, Zinoleesky, Spinall, Asake, Rema, Shoody B, and others have been released this week. Don Jazzy produced a new all-star record for Mavin Records, which features Ladipoe, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Magixx, and Boy Spyce. Burna Boy has finally released the ‘Last Last’ record …
Read More »NBA Youngboy Once Again Calls Out His Label Atlantic Records For Banning His Music To Be Used
NBA Youngboy The Baton Rouge Rapper hit out Atlantic in February for black labelling him. NBA Youngboy has returned with a new single, following the release of The Last Slimento Sampler album, which saw the quick release of eleven tracks last month. The song is called “Don’t Rate Me,” and …
Read More »YouTube celebrates Africa Month, reaffirms commitments to creators and the music industry in Africa
The YouTube Africa Day Concert, in partnership with Idris Elba, will return for the third year in a row as part of the Africa Month lineup. The concert will include an in-person event in Nigeria that will be live-streamed on YouTube, featuring some of the continent’s hottest artists. The concert …
Read More »Eminem’s “Music To Be Murdered By” Album Goes Double Platinum
Released in January 2020, “Music To Be Murdered By” is still going strong on Billboard. Music to Be Murdered By, Eminem’s second straight surprise Billboard 200 debut following 2018’s Kamikaze, was lightning in a bottle. “Music to Be Murdered By” has already sold 2 million copies in the United States, …
Read More »Wizkid wins ‘Best African Artiste of the Year’ at Ghana Music Awards 2022
Wizkid beat out other Nigerian artists such as Tems, Ckay, Joeboy, and Fireboy Dml to win ‘Artiste of the Year.’ Below are the full list of winners announced last night: Traditional Artiste of the Year (Non-voting Category) – Nii Tettey Tetteh Instrumentalist of the Year – Joshua Moszi Male Vocal …
Read More »New Music Friday: Latest releases featuring Kizz Daniel, Tekno, Victony, Naira Marley, and more
It’s been a hectic week. Victony has finally released his ‘Outlaw‘ EP, which features Tempoe and Ktizo. Blaise Beatz also contributed production to the EP’s seven tracks. Tekno collaborates with Flyboy INC boss, Kizz Daniel, on ‘Buga‘, while Naira Marley enlists the help of his associate, Zinoleesky, for ‘o dun’ …
Read More »Drake strikes a layered deal with Universal Music Group
The deal includes recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects. In some sections of the media, this resembles a 360 deal. According to Grainge’s remarks during today’s Universal Music Group Q1 earnings call, the “expanded portfolios” span multiple creative lanes and revenue streams. Variety reports that the deal is worth …
Read More »Urban-African Music band ARB teams up with Made Kuti on new release ‘Advance Slavery’
The band, ARB, consists of Anthony Osunde (Dr.T), Odenose Dele-Damisa (OD), and Ifeoluwa Adedeji (Ifektive) and they have always been passionately driven by the live music experience and spontaneity, hence the diversity of their sound. The unique vibe of their songs connects deeply with the souls of listeners, binding soulful …
Read More »Universal Music Group signs Stonebwoy to Def Jam Africa
‘Therapy‘ follows an already illustrious career that includes four albums, countless hit songs, and movie roles, not to mention his philanthropic work as part of the ‘Livingston Foundation,’ which educates young Africans and elevates the youth of Ghana. The single is the first release from Stonebwoy’s newly signed record deal …
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