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ODUMODUBLVCK AND BURNA BOY GET NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 BET HIP HOP AWARDS

Nigerian stars BURNA BOY and ODUMODUBLVCK have earned nominations at the 2024 BET Hip Hip awards.  ODUMODUBLVCK, who was nominated in the Best International Flow category, will be competing with rappers from France, Brazil, UK, and South Africa for a chance to become the first Nigerian rapper to win a BET Hip Hop award. BURNA BOY also earned a nomination for Best Live Performance in a category that has hip hop heavy stars DRAKE, KENDRICK LAMAR, TRAVIS SCOTT, […]

todaySeptember 20, 2024

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POLICE ARREST SEAN DIDDY IN NEW YORK

Embattled hip-hop mogul SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges.  The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March as part of an "ongoing investigation" into sex trafficking by authorities.  COMBS'S attorney, MARC AGNIFILO, said they were "disappointed" by the arrest and his client was an "innocent man".  The musician has faced a series of allegations from sexual […]

todaySeptember 17, 2024

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DAVIDO PERFORMS AT ETHIOPIA’S 2017 NEW YEAR CEREMONY

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido a few days ago headlined Ethiopia New Year 2017 party. The country celebrated its New Year 2017, seven years behind the rest of the world. DAVIDO’S associate and talent manager, UBI FRANKLIN, updated his fans on how the celebration went on his Instagram page with a video from the event, which he captioned ‘It’s New Year in Ethiopia, they are in 2017.  

todaySeptember 12, 2024

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COMING TO AMERICA ACTOR, EARL JONES, DIES AT 93.

A Grammy winning Hollywood actor who starred in several movies including Coming to America, James Earl Jones, has died at the age of 93. His family agent, Barry McPherson announced that Jones died yesterday morning surrounded by his family.    Jones starred in dozens of films including, Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian and starred as King Jaffe Joffer and father to Prince Akeem played by Eddie Murphy in the […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

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ELTON JOHN, OPENS UP ABOUT HIS STRUGGLE WITH EYE INFECTION.

Iconic British singer, ELTON JOHN, has opened up about his struggle with an eye infection, disclosing that the infection has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes. The 77-year-old in a personally signed statement, revealed that his healing has been extremely slow, but said he’s “feeling positive about the progress he has made thus far.” Recall that JOHN announced his retirement from touring a few months ago. His farewell tour which […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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REMA DONATES 105 MILLION NAIRA TO A CHURCH IN BENIN

Afrobeats sensation, DIVINE IKUBOR, popularly known as REMA, has donated a total of 105 million naira to the Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, saying he only paid back the kindness shown to him and his family by the church.  The singer, who made the donation during a service he attended yesterday September 1, 2024, expressed gratitude to the church for its guidance and support, especially for coming through for his family after […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

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CKAY LAUNCHES NEW RECORD LABEL.

Nigerian international artiste, Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as CKAY in partnership with his childhood friend, Joseph Salubi have launched a record label, named Boyfriend Music Limited.  The Record Label which officially announced its launch in Lagos, Nigeria, also established an  American subsidiary, named, Boyfriend Music LLC, aimed at creating a formidable and transparent environment where artists, songwriters, and producers collect their rightful royalties and providing A&R services to unlock their creative potential.  The Chief Executive of the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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D’BANJ RELEASES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM, “THE ENTERTAINER D’SEQUEL

Nigerian singer, DAPO OYEBANJO,popularly known as D’BANJ, has released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “The Entertainer – D’Sequel”.    The album, a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks, is  a follow-up to his 2008 magnum opus, 'The Entertainer'.  It  includes collaborations with Nigerian musicians, PHYNO, TIMAYA, KAYSWITCH, ZLATAN, PERUZZI, BHADBOI OML and CHUCHU LEE.   Sharing his excitement, D’BANJ described the album as a true reflection of his growth as an artist […]

todayAugust 22, 2024

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OMAH LAY SPEAKS ON POSITIVE IMPACT OF HIS PRISON EXPERIENCE.

Afrobeats star,  OMAH LAY, says his prison ordeal in Uganda shifted his perspective on freedom. Recall that OMAH LAY and TEMS were arrested and charged to court and subsequently detained in prison in Uganda for making an appearance at a concert held in the country on December 12, 2020, despite COVID-19 social distancing regulations. Speaking in a recent interview, OMAH LAYrevealed that after the experience, his love for freedom increased, which he tries to express in his songs.

todayAugust 19, 2024

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