On Saturday, 20th August 2022, the fourth installment of the Big Brother Naija Season 7 Saturday Night Party was hosted by DJ Dayzee and DJ Shawn. The DJs were saddled with the important task of thrilling the housemates and the viewers with a breathtaking performance. This is a review of …
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Pastor Emmanuel Iren‘s debut album ‘Apostolos’ had numerous singles with guest line up from reputable gospel artists like Eben, Nosa, globally celebrated Sinach, and with his church’s music group Outburst. The 13-track album was preceded by singles ‘Fire On My Altar’ and ‘The Glory’ which enjoyed decent popularity amongst young …
Read More »Goya Menor – ‘Ameno Amapiano’: The making of a Global Hit [Pulse Interview]
An example of such a song is ‘Ameno Amapiano’ which rose to fame during the pandemic and as the world was recovering from the shaking impact of the pandemic, the single became the new pandemic taking the world by storm. In this Pulse Interview, I sat down with Goya Menor …
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A unique thread that runs through these collaborations is the notable distinction between the artists involved. The Ghanaian artists always tend to lean predominantly toward the Ghanaian sound while the Nigerian artists offer the Afrobeats sound primarily domesticated in Nigeria but with its tentacles spread abroad. One Ghanaian artist who …
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There are artists whose art flows from one end to the other with everything in between carrying elements that extends into the next. To understand the connotations of this art, one must assume the position of a curious student willing to dig deep and search through previous works to find …
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After showcasing his ability, many believed that T-Classic didn’t get the recognition he deserved. These concerns weren’t without merit as he curiously failed to pick up a nomination for the Rookie of the Year at the 2019 Headies Awards. When T-Classic released his debut EP ‘UNDERRATED’ in 2020, it was …
Read More »BBN S7 Saturday Night Party with DJ Sparrow: [Pulse DJ Ratings]
This piece takes a look into how DJ Sparrow faired during his appearance on Nigeria’s biggest reality show. The Bad: DJ Sparrow quickly got to work by choosing a decent collection of mid-tempo songs with which he hoped to warm up the housemates. Ruger‘s ‘Dior’, ‘Finesse’, ‘Risky’, and ‘Abule’ were …
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Saliu Aliyu Olaiwola is a gospel singer better known as Testimony Jaga. His globe-trot into gospel music began in 2012, following a brief foray into secular music. He is the founder of the Street Gospel Movement, a ministry that uses music and social welfare service to spread the gospel to …
Read More »20 Under 30 Individuals shaping the Nigerian Music Industry [Pulse List]
The Nigerian music industry is one sector that Nigerian youths have excelled globally. Behind the scenes, the industry is driven by the talent, hard work, and ingenuity of young Nigerians who are steadily innovating to ensure the advancement of Nigeria’s foremost cultural export. Through technology, fashion, the digital space, and …
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That’s the nature of T-Classic – A man who offers love to women who mostly don’t deserve it. A man who offers his talent to an audience who has failed to notice him. However, he won’t change who he’s. He has much love to give and so much talent to …
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