Tag: Africa Music

Controversial veteran Nigerian singer and popular Peter Obi supporter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has come under fire after calling on ‘exceptional’ Nigerian youths to revolt against the country. Speaking via Instagram on Saturday, the media personality called on exceptional youths to stand up and challenge the status quo. The Labour Party supporter stated this while citing… Read More

Singer, nightclub Influencer and actor, Adeyemi Idowu, widely known as Yhemolee sits with Chude Jideonwo on #WithChude to discuss how he first “blew up” on social media, the growth and explosion of himself and his friends, including Chinko Ekun and Asake. Adeyemi Idowu also spoke on how he brought his mum and dad together after years of separation and hurt. … Read More

Popular Nigerian musician, Daniel Benson with the stage name Bnxn has revealed how people started listening to his music. The singer explained that it took time for people to adjust to his music because it sounds different from the norm. Speaking with Saturday Beats, BNXN shared some of the difficulties he faced when he began his music career. He said,… Read More

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has called on Nigerian youths to revolt against the Nigerian government. Speaking via Instagram on Saturday, the media personality called on exceptional youths to stand up and challenge the status quo. The Labour Party supporter stated this while citing the unrest and riot in France, following the killing… Read More

A budding disc jockey, Markson Uwanaobong, aka Dj Brightstar, has commended the the Grammy Recording Academy for adding the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category to the prestigious awards programme. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, he noted that although the goal was to get an afrobeats category at the apex music awards, the new step was a good move.… Read More

In recent years, TomTom (made by Cadbury Nigeria Plc) has shown a commitment to providing platforms for young creatives and empowering them to ‘breathe’ for their passions. Through major partnerships with platforms such as Nigerian Idol and major owned initiatives like the ‘Breathe for It’ Summit, the brand is deepening its social mission to discover, nurture and showcase music talents.… Read More

A popular dancer, fitness coach and founder of the Imagneto Dance Company, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, says that though dance is now better recognised as an integral part of the creative industry in Nigeria, investments towards its growth is still low. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “The good thing that has happened to dance is that it… Read More

A popular singer, Daniel Benson, aka Bnxn (formerly known as Buju), has said that he had to give people time for them to start listening to and enjoying his music. Speaking about the challenges he faced in the early days of his career, the ‘Pray’ singer told Saturday Beats, “At first, the challenge was getting people to listen to me.… Read More

Dr. Elijah Onyeagba is the Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi. With a degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Calabar, a Master’s in Applied Economics from the American University in Washington DC, USA, and a Ph.D. in Economics (Public Policy).A BOT member of IgbaK’Igba Foundation, Onyeagba sits on… Read More

Davido’s personal logistics manager, Israel DMW has appealed to Nigerians on behalf of his boss. He begged Nigerians to stop dragging Davido’s name over his pregnancy scandal on social media. Recall that Anita Brown, a US-based Model, recently accused the DMW Boss of impregnating her, claiming she was unaware of his marital status. Another French lady named Ivanna Bay, also… Read More