Few pairings are as artistically and commercially potent as Lojay and Sarz. Their 2021 collaboration LUV N ATTN was a game-changer for Lojay, swiftly and decisively launching his career and reasserting Sarz’s as a genius curator who remains at the forefront of — and champions — successive waves of Nigerian talents. Now, with the release […]
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Last Friday, May 17th, 2024, at the Alliance Francaise Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, aspiring filmmakers in Lagos got a chance to impress the big leagues at the Shoot Edit Repeat (SER) Portfolio Review, an initiative led by Dada Temitope (Oluwadabest), a filmmaker passionate about the scene. This exciting event provided a platform for aspiring directors, editors, […]
Nigerian superstar Tems lit up “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon with a good performance. In an engaging showcase for her upcoming debut album Born In The Wild, Tems premiered two distinct tracks. The Grammy winner opened with a powerful rendition of the album’s title track, “Born In The Wild.” This ballad, accompanied by […]
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Afrobeats star Burna Boy is venturing into filmmaking with his first project, Three Cold Dishes, a thriller about three teenagers who were sold into the sex trade and reunite 13 years later to plot their revenge. Burna Boy works as an executive producer through his company Spaceship Films, which he co-founded with his mother. The film […]
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In November 2023, Cassie Ventura, singer and former girlfriend of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, filed a lawsuit alleging years of physical and sexual abuse. The lawsuit detailed disturbing incidents including Combs coercing her into sex with male prostitutes and exploiting his influential connections in the entertainment industry to manipulate and control her. The alleged […]
Joining the party this week is Kaestyle who links up with Omah Lay for “My Dealer”. Titom, Yuppe, and Burna Boy join forces for a fire remix of “Tshwala Bam.” Billie Eilish is back with her third studio LP HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. ZAYN also returns with his first full-length collection in three […]
It’s a banner year for Nigerian music at the BET Awards as seven talented Nigerian artists received nominations in notable categories. Ayra Starr leads the pack with 3 nominations for Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her single “Comma”. Burna Boy got a double nomination in the Best Male […]
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South Africa’s Amapiano scene has been on a tear, churning out rhythmic heaters that have deeply permeated the global music scene. TitoM and Yuppe’s “Tshwala Bam” is a prime example – an insistent Amapiano sound, characterized by deep basslines, drums and jazzy and piano chords that has become a fixture on social media, in clubs […]
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Since Ayra Star began popping, she has been on a roll — on a relentless march forward. With a robust and full voice and an engaging persona, her songs, no matter the tempo, always reveal the incredibly talented and versatile vocalist that she is. “Bad Vibes“, as the title sort of suggests, is a […]
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Funke Akindele has recently teased an upcoming film, Finding Film. The exciting news arrived through Akindele’s social media account. The award-winning actress kept details under wraps, but unveiled the film’s title with a fun twist. Two transition videos displayed popular actors Shaffy Bello, Femi Adebayo and Joseph Benjamin transforming their outfits, ending with a […]
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The rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has reached a new peak, with Lamar’s scathing diss track “Not Like Us” landing the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is Lamar’s fourth chart-topping single. “Not Like Us” is the culmination of a week-long lyrical sparring between two members of hip-hop’s […]
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Afrobeats, despite its brewing division, remains one of Nigeria’s biggest and thriving exports. This is not only due to its plethora of talents spread across the globe but also because of labels like Mavin Records, who have mastered the act and art of harnessing these talents and refining them into a polished product for both […]
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