Tag: Africa Music

Meghan Markle has revealed insight into her genetic heritage on the latest episode of her bombshell podcast, Archetypes. Unpicking the “Angry Black Woman” stereotype in a thought-provoking discussion with Nigerian American actress and comedian Issa Rae, writer Ziwe Fumudoh and professor Emily Bernards, The Duchess of Sussex told listeners that she took a genealogy test which revealed that she is… Read More

A former English language teacher at the University of Lagos, who is now better known as Nigeria’s Reggae music superstar and author, Buchi Atuonwu, is set to host Nigeria’s first-ever National Hymn Festival. It will take place on 19 November at the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos and will feature performances from Dr Panam Percy Paul, Joe Praize… Read More

The Nigerians activist Maïkoul Zodi had his French visa cancelled by the French authorities last Thursday. He is known for his criticism against the presence of Western military bases in Africa, especially the French ones. – – According to activist Zodi, the French embassy sent him an email informing him of the cancellation of his visa on Thursday, October 20.… Read More

By Christian Agadibe Spain-based Nigerian afrobeat artist Chris Uzoezie, popularly known as Baby Kay, is not your typical singer. Beyond being a fast-rising performer, he is a fresh breath to the music industry in Nigeria. “I have always loved music and all types of genres, each genre of my music matches with a part of my personality and it can… Read More

By Christian Agadibe Spain-based Nigerian afrobeat artist Chris Uzoezie, popularly known as Baby Kay, is not your typical singer. Beyond being a fast-rising performer, he is a fresh breath to the music industry in Nigeria. “I have always loved music and all types of genres, each genre of my music matches with a part of my personality and it can… Read More

Nigerian singer, Vera Tunes returns with a new track named “Laye” and accompanying visuals directed by Toycamvx. “Laye” is a love song infused with Afrobeats and Caribbean sounds. Vera Tunes’ performance on this single is a retro manifestation of every lover’s dream, complete with her mesmeric delivery of hedonic earworms. “Laye,” produced by MyStyles, should be on every music lover’s… Read More

Timi Dakolo has released a new music video for his hit song ‘There’s a Cry’, produced by Cobhams Asuquo. The song is the official theme music for the film ‘Awaiting Trial’, which has been released exclusively on YouTube for 5 days only. “It was a precious gift for Timi Dakolo to gift us this song for this film. It is… Read More

BY ABBANOBI – EKU ONYEKA / ABUJA The presidential candidate of the Young Political Party (YPP), Prince Malik Ado – Ibrahim has unfolded his plans toward moving Nigeria forward, if voted into power come 2023 general elections. Prince Ado – Ibrahim made the disclosure during his party’s town hall meeting in the Center for Women Dvelopment, the Federal Capital Territory… Read More

While it might be impossible to statistically gauge the impact of Davido’s support for Ademola Adeleke at the polls, his influence played no small role in drumming up support and gaining credibility for a candidate who given his political standing wasn’t the most popular. Four months from now, specifically in February 2023, Nigerians will be heading to the poll in… Read More

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Kim Young-chae. President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria is visiting Korea to attend the “World Bio Summit,” which is co-organized by the Korean government and WHO (World Health Organization). Due to geographical distance, Nigeria is not well-known to the Korean public. However, Nigeria has the biggest economy in Africa;… Read More