Tag: Africa Music

Abuja, Nigeria —  Activists in Nigeria say despite widespread protests two years ago against the police’s controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), police brutality in the country is far from gone. On Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos to hold a memorial procession for protesters killed there on October 20, 2020, but said police operatives still tried… Read More

Without a doubt, Nigeria and South Africa have become the continent’s leading promoters of entertainment, diversity, and culture. They are undeniably capitals of culture and art. Despite having unique histories, cultures, music, foods, and fashion preferences, both countries have much in common. This special edition sets to merge Big Brother Naija with Big Brother Mzansi to present to you Big… Read More

Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition by her peers of the quality of her album Sometimes… Read More

The Military High Command has warned politicians against using military personnel, their activities, uniforms or accoutrements as themes or for illustration of messages in political advertisements or any such productions. The Director, Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria that three video clips with the same scene, but… Read More

He previewed the single along with the music video which he is set to drop soon as he gears for the release of his debut album. The single likely titled ‘Red Flag’ sees Ruger telling his love interest that she saw the red flags yet choose to ignore them to be with him so she can’t plead ignorance now that… Read More

The Pop single which is set for a Friday, 21st October release is a catchy tune that carries Reekado’s trademark melody and captivating delivery. In 2022, Reekado Banks continued to enjoy the success of his hit single ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe’. He released a remix with Fireboy before proceeding to release a remix album that consisted of 5 songs. Reekado was featured… Read More

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The event, which took place at The Rembrandt Hotel on Saturday, October 8, 2022, was held in partnership with FBN Bank UK; Nigerian LNG; SCIB Nigeria and Co.; NEM Insurance; Eleganza Group of Companies; and Digital Marketing Skill Institute UK. Themed ‘Striving for Excellence: Celebrating the Icons,’ the event aimed at celebrating Nigerians in the Diaspora while reigniting the bond… Read More

1 day ago Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Port Harcourt, has awarded N5.5 million general damages against Notore Chemical Industries Ltd., for exposing its former staff, Mrs. Sharon Philip, to workplace victimisation and wrongful termination of her employment. 1 day ago Zanzibar’s new eco-town development Fumba Town – a project by developer CPS (https://CPS.Africa) –… Read More

Following the reveal of his “Awaiting Trial” documentary film, Chude Jideonwo has released the entire project today on his YouTube and it’ll be available for free for five days. “It’s taken a lifetime of visioning and two years in production, but finally, my life’s work in the media has led me into a new extension as a filmmaker. We have… Read More