Category: Entertainment

Over the years, major brands like TomTom (made by Cadbury Nigeria PLC) have supported the music industry by offering creatives a platform through which they can showcase their talent and connect with a wider audience. Through sponsoring talent shows, concerts, and music events, brands have expended significant resources in promoting Nigerian music and contributing to its global ascension. In 2022,… Read More

By Charles Nwoke The President of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his election victory in the just concluded general election in the country. This was even as Zelensky urged him to visit his war-ravaged country of Ukraine on a state visit. The congratulatory message is coming two months after the ex-Lagos state governor… Read More

Adekunle Gold, a popular Nigerian singer-songwriter, took to his Instagram account to share his joy in the celebration of his wife, Simi’s 35th birthday and the 10th year anniversary of their first meeting. He shared a photo of his wife to commemorate their years together. Additionally, he posted a video of their daughter, who wished Simi a happy birthday, and… Read More

Apple Music has announced emerging Afro-fusion singer-songwriter Winny as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria. Winny is a fast-rising artist whose music carries significant R&B and Soul influences which she combines with a spicy Reggae technique for a unique sound. She recently released her debut EP titled ‘Winny’ which showcases her ability to… Read More

Fintiri, in a tweet on Thursday, April 20, 2023, said that the recent happenings in Adamawa would make a good movie script and that ultimately, “breakfast” was served hot and the people’s mandate had been reclaimed. ‘Last Last’ ADVERTISEMENT For those who are not familiar with the reference, “last last” is a common phrase used in Nigeria, which means “ultimately.”… Read More

LONDON: Singers Harry Styles and Kate Bush are among the nominees at next month’s Ivors, the annual awards honouring songwriters and screen composers. Kate Bush is being recognised for her 1985 song ‘Running Up That Hill‘ which enjoyed a resurgence in popularity last year thanks to Netflix show “Stranger Things”, the UK-based Ivors Academy said on Tuesday evening. The track… Read More

Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori Smith, popularly known as TG Omori, has disclosed he will be switching his career soon. Naija News reports that the 27-year-old Lagos-born entertainer disclosed this on Wednesday via his verified Twitter account. TG Omori revealed that when he is done with his ongoing music directing phase, he will become a p*rn star… Read More

Ghanaian musician Obrafour is suing megastar rapper Drake for the rapper’s decision to sample his song without his permission. Drake sampled Obrafour’s ‘Oye Ohene’ remix in the ‘Calling My Name’ off Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ album released in 2022. According to the Ghanaian legend, Drake had earlier sought permission which was denied but the rapper nevertheless went forward with the sampling.… Read More

Jamaican Rapper Fahda Romie Is Dropping “Weh Di F**k” – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Wednesday, April 19, 2023 · 628,937,904 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions? Sourced From… Read More

Young musicians with the ability to draw in both domestic and foreign audiences have proliferated in recent years in Nigeria’s music business. Ayra Starr, a a young singer and songwriter who has been making waves in the industry since her debut in 2021, is one of these stars. Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr’s real name, was born and raised in Lagos,… Read More