The Father of Mohbad disowns Attorneys who appear in Court without permission
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has distanced himself from individuals who claimed to be his lawyers and appeared in court without his consent. Aloba, who made this known in a statement yesterday, said he did not authorise any legal representation aside from the legal team hired by his family. The […]
Asake and TG Omori reunite for the music video for “Only Me”
Asake debuted his popular song “Only Me” on his birthday to kick out 2024. Now, he’s unveiled the newly created visuals, which were shot by master cinematographer TG Omori. Asake plays a colourful priest in the video, leading a procession that is evocative of classic Nollywood occult scenes while wearing a white and gold cloak. […]
Universal Music Group has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label, Mavin
UMG in a statement released yesterday, said the deal remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of Q3 2024. Investment firm Kupanda Capital will remain a minority investor and strategic advisor in the business once the transaction closes, although another investor, TPG, will fully exit as part of the […]
Odumodublvck will perform on stage with Gunna, Offset, and 21 Savage in Germany
OdumodublvckĀ to perform at Splash Festival in Germany. Odumodublvck, a rapper from Nigeria, has accomplished another noteworthy achievement by being invited to perform at the Splash Festival in Germany, which takes place from March 4ā6, 2024. The hitmaker is scheduled to perform on the first day, which also has American rappers Offset and Gunna, Shirin David, […]
Davido announces N300m donation to orphanage homes
Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a 300 million Naira donation to orphanages across the country. Davido disclosed this in a post shared on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Tuesday, adding that he will share details of the disbursement on Wednesday. Davido along with his foundation, David Adeleke Foundation […]
Burna Boy headlines Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas
The African Giant headlined a sold-out show in the Bahamas. Burna Boy is at the forefront of the global exportation of Nigerian music as he continues to sell out record venues all around the world. Another amazing performance, the Grammy winner recently performed a selection of his hit singles for thousands of fans at the […]
Illbliss’ New Album features Vector, Odumodublvck, Fave, and Made Kuti
As one of Nigeria’s greatest hip-hop artists, Illbliss has established a reputation for himself and his music has helped to advance and commercialise rap music in the country. IllblissĀ has announced the impending arrival of his new album titledĀ ‘Sideh – Kai’. Afropop performers Teni, Fave, Lade, Afrobeat star Made Kuti, Highlife duet Umu Obligo, and rappers […]
Headies Award returns Home after two International Editions
The Headies Awards is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious prizes in music which has contributed to the advancement of the Nigerian music industry. According to recent announcements from the Headies Academy, the renowned award will make its way back to Nigeria in 2024 following two editions in Atlanta, USA. The Headies Academy announced the news […]
Davido, Lojay reach Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Sensational’
Afrobeat sensations Davido and Lojay have landed a Billboard Hot 100 entry courtesy of Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’. The song which features Davido and Lojay was released in 2023 as part of the lead singles for Chris Brown’s album ’11:11′. The single debuted on the chart at NO. 96, and has now reached a new peak […]
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ continues to set a Record as the Most Certified African Song in the US
“Calm Down,” which was one of the lead singles released in 2022 in front of Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses,” has continued to be incredibly successful commercially. “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, has earned an RIAA 6-time platinum certification for its continued popularity as the most financially successful African song in the United States. […]
