Category: Entertainment

Oluwatobi Kufeji Longest Singing Marathon A Nigerian Man, Oluwatobi Kufeji has embarked on a remarkable journey to establish a new Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. Oluwatobi Kufeji embarked on the longest singing marathon in Lagos on July 5 and is expected to run until July 13. The musician had previously announced his ambitious plan to undertake a… Read More

A leading African music platform projects a significant growth in its monthly active users, increasing from 26 million to 35 million year-on-year. Mdundo.com’s Guidance for Financial Year 2023/2024 reflects an astounding seven-fold increase in its monthly active users since holding an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020. Consequently, the company expects to achieve a substantial increase in annual revenue with… Read More

Their journeys to the United States, their experiences since arriving here, and their relationships to their home countries are very different, which is part of the point. Lola Adeyemo and Leonora Simonovis have each written books that share their own experiences immigrating to America, illustrating how broad and varied that path can be. Adeyemo came to the U.S. as a… Read More

While the politico-economic indices at home remain dire, Nigerian artists of various hues are making the country not only proud but actually rewriting its cultural dominance in the global sphere. Indeed, someone has quipped somewhere that Nigeria’s men and woman of culture are its greatest global ambassadors. The truism here is no longer in dispute. From literature to visual arts… Read More

Nigerian skitmaker, Maryam Akpaogaki, popularly known as Taaooma, has revealed why she ventured into the music industry. Naija News reports that the comedienne while featuring as a guest on the latest episode of ‘The Leaderboard podcast hosted by Fisayo Fosudo, averred that entertainment is freedom and an individual can do anything. According to Taamo, she started music because she felt… Read More

TomTom Candy, a popular menthol brand under Cadbury Nigeria Plc (a subsidiary of Mondelēz International), has launched Breathe Academy, a learning management platform for music creatives and enthusiasts. The launch event, which took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, featured music performances from up-and-coming artistes, a live demo of the web platform, and a question and answer session. The platform… Read More

A German multinational company, Henkel, which is home to brands such as WAW and Nittol detergents, recently hosted the top five finalists of the ongoing eighth season of the singing competition, Nigerian Idols— Ose Daniel, Goodness, Victory, Precious Mac, and Quest— to a ‘victory party’ in Lagos as part of its commitment to developing, empowering and celebrating talented youths in… Read More

…By Larry John for TDPel Media. Fans and admirers of Davido have reason to celebrate as a special day has been dedicated to the renowned singer in the United States. Advertisement Following his electrifying performance at the Toyota Center in Houston as part of his ongoing tour for his new album, Davido has been honored with ‘Davido’s Day’ in Houston.… Read More

Toyin Sokefun-Bello, popular Nigerian singer and photographer, better known as TY Bello, has revealed that she had a university education just to please her mum. The minstrel said her plan was to become a “big hairstylist” after graduation, adding that she has always been creative as far back as she can remember. She said she started writing songs at the… Read More

The history of music in Nigeria and South Africa are rich and varied, with each country having its own musical traditions and developments. Here’s a quick rundown of Nigerian and South African musical histories: Nigerian Music History: Nigeria boasts a thriving and powerful music culture that has had an impact not only in Africa but even beyond. Nigerian music incorporates… Read More