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National & Local

I have the same love for my mother and father β€” Asake

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake expresses his equal affection for both parents in a recent interview, emphasizing the lasting impact of their teachings.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:22 UTC
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National & Local

Davido condemns bullying in Edo school

Afrobeats star Davido has publicly condemned a bullying incident captured in a viral video involving students of Igbinedion Secondary School in Edo State, Nigeria.

Mar 15 β€’ 14:04 UTC
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National & Local

Asake seeks spiritual reawakening in Mecca

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake undertakes the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca during Ramadan, highlighting his spiritual devotion.

Mar 15 β€’ 00:04 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Life & Tech

VIDEO: Asake struggles to touch Black Stone in Mecca

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake was filmed struggling to reach the Black Stone during his pilgrimage in Mecca, surrounded by a large crowd of worshippers.

Mar 14 β€’ 08:15 UTC
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National & Local

How Fireboy made silence his superpower

Fireboy DML, the afrobeats artist, distinguishes himself by building his brand around restraint and minimal social media presence.

Mar 14 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

Hilda celebrates lover, excited about future together

Hilda Baci, the renowned chef and Guinness World Record holder, celebrates her partner Damilola Akinwunmi for achieving a significant milestone in the Afrobeats music scene.

Mar 14 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

Tiwa Savage unveils foundation to train emerging music talents

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to train 100 young talents and address gaps in the country's music industry.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:58 UTC
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National & Local

Asake’s car gifts to parents silences favouritism debate

Nigerian singer Asake's recent car gifts to both his parents have shifted public perception from criticism to appreciation.

Mar 7 β€’ 00:08 UTC
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National & Local

DJ Yorgzy's 'Blindfolded Rave' Sparks Buzz

DJ Yorgzy, known for his blindfolded DJ performances, is gaining attention in Nigeria and beyond with his unique approach to music.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:32 UTC
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National & Local

Tiwa Savage unveils music foundation, partners Berklee to train African creatives

Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music to empower emerging African creatives with music education.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:03 UTC
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National & Local

Billboard faces backlash over β€˜one-hit wonder’ tag on Rema

Billboard has faced criticism for labeling Nigerian artist Rema as a 'one-hit wonder' following the success of his global hit 'Calm Down.'

Feb 16 β€’ 15:27 UTC
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National & Local

β€˜Imade lost’, Davido cries as he drops custody case

Davido expresses disappointment after withdrawing from a legal battle concerning joint custody of his daughter, Imade.

Feb 15 β€’ 00:40 UTC
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National & Local

Burna Boy ahead of Davido, Wizkid in Nigeria, globally β€” 2Baba

Nigerian music icon 2Baba claims Burna Boy is currently the leading artist in the Afrobeats genre, surpassing Davido and Wizkid.

Feb 8 β€’ 09:58 UTC
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National & Local

It was easier to tour Europe, US than Africa β€” Mr Eazi

Mr Eazi expressed that in the early years of his music career, touring in Europe and the US was easier than touring in Africa due to regulatory challenges.

Feb 7 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Life & Tech

VIDEO: I don’t go to clubs anymore β€” Davido

Afrobeats star Davido discusses his decision to leave the nightclub scene behind due to maturity and family priorities during an interview.

Feb 3 β€’ 19:29 UTC
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World

French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits

A collaboration between French and Nigerian artists is set to produce 60 tracks for international audiences, blending various musical styles and languages.

Jan 30 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

Music from Africa to Start the Year with Good Vibes

This article explores some of the most popular music tracks from Africa that blend traditional rhythms with modern sounds like afrobeats and trap.

Jan 1 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

African Christmas Carols with Afrobeats and Afropop Rhythms to Change the Pace of Christmas

This article presents a selection of Christmas songs from Africa that blend traditional carols with contemporary Afrobeats and Afropop rhythms, offering a different sound for holiday celebrations.

Dec 25 β€’ 04:30 UTC

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