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Over 500 African superstars to hit Lagos for 6TH AFRIMA

Olisa Adibua It is set to be a night of energetic and intense entertainment as the line up of various African superstars have been slated to perform at the 6th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, scheduled to hold at Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The star-studded […]

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Olamide, Naira Marley, Zlatan, Patoranking, Niniola expected at Greater Lagos Fiesta

The Lagos State Government, in furtherance of its commitment to boost tourism and entertainment, is set to hold the 2019 ‘Greater Lagos’ fiesta in a grand style. Addressing reporters on Monday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Shulamite Olufunke Adebolu, stated that the 2019 celebration has additional features that will help to discover […]

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Nigerians excited by Lil Wayne’s ancestry results

US rapper, Lil Wayne has been invited to visit Nigerian after he revealed his ancestry test results. The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Abike Dabiri called Wayne “our Nigerian brother” and said she looked forward to welcoming him to the country. Wayne told Revolt TV in an interview that he was 53% Nigerian, […]

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New kid on the block: ZAZZI releases ‘Goddess’

Budding Afro fusion singer and song writer Faizal Fasasi known as ZAZZI releases a new single titled ‘’GODDESS’’.  After a successful release of his debut single ‘ISSOKAY’  ZAZZI sends out this captivating rhythm titled GODDESS. Goddess is an embodiment of good music,fun, light hearted classic dedicated to the ladies and is a ‘must have’ favourite for all playlists. ZAZZI is a Connecticut based Afro fusion singer and song writer from Nigeria. He gets […]

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Naomi Campbell writes Grammy organisers over Burna Boy

Naomi Campbell has written an open letter to the organizers of Grammy Awards after Burna Boy’s loss to Angelique Kidjo at the 2020 edition of the awards. The American supermodel praised Angelique for spreading light and opening minds through her music, stated that Burna Boy has not been given the accolades he truly deserves due […]

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MI lights up Alimoso as 9mobile expands 4G LTE coverage

Innovative and customer-friendly telecommunication company, 9mobile, took its expanded 4G-LTE coverage awareness campaign to the vast Low Cost Housing Estate in Abesan, Ipaja, Alimoso Local Government Area of Lagos State over the weekend during which residents were thrilled by multi-talented Nigerian rapper, hip-hop artiste and music producer, Jude Abaga popularly known as ‘MI’. Green Field […]

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Michael Jackson’s family celebrate his 62nd birthday

The Jackson brothers pose for a portrait in the backyard of their home, Los Angeles, 1972. From left to right, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009), Tito Jackson and Marlon Jackson. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Michael Jackson’s siblings at the weekend paid tribute to their late brother on what would […]

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Manu Dibango tests positive for Covid-19 in France

Cameroonian superstar, Emmanuel N’Djoke Dibango fondly known as Manu Dibango has said he “resting well and calmly recovering” after he was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19.) The 86-year-old saxophonist, songwriter and singer on Wednesday broke the news on his official Facebook page but his close aides also confirmed that he had been admitted in […]

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Manu Dibango, king of Makossa, dies of coronavirus aged 86

Veteran Makossa superstar Manu Dibango had died after contracting the coronavirus, his music publisher told AFP. The 86-year-old Cameroonian music icon, best known for the 1972 hit “Soul Makossa”, is one of the first worldwide stars to die as a result of COVID-19. “He died early this morning in a hospital in the Paris region,” […]

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Makinde appoints Fuji artiste Taye Currency his SA on culture, tourism

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appointed Fuji musician, Taiwo Akande Adebisi, populary known as Taye Currency (Baba Honourable) as his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. The Ibadan-based musician made this known in a post on his verified instagram account on Thursday. The post reads: “Big thanks you to His Excellency Enginer @seyi_amakinde , […]