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The 6th edition of the Nigerian Idols came prepared to discover Nigerian stars. Have the judges delivered?
Jul 13Comment 1Share
Essence’s success has spiraled into a moment for Wizkid and Afrobeats, the culture that nurtured and birthed him. Nigerian pop music is on the Hot 100 …
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As more Nigerian youths continue to flood social media and find their voice, MTN Nigeria is giving an assist.
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For years, rapper Blaqbonez made it his mission to convince Africa that mixing quirky humor and great music can power an artist to stardom. He's finall…
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In his final year of medical school, Peruzzi abruptly abandoned Ukraine for a shot at stardom in Nigeria. The DMW creative powerhouse is finally on his…
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After trying and failing to get Hilary Clinton elected as US President in 2016, Zexzy was offered a chance to live the true Nigerian dream. He chose mu…
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As the world shut down last year, Africa's leading gospel artist, Sinach, was expanding her coast. How did her 2015 record, 'Way Maker' become the comf…
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Afrobeats music culture is getting its deserved documentary, with heavy investment from the music streaming giants
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Ice Prince has spent a decade making rap cool in Africa and redefining what it means to be 'fly' in hip hop. 10 years after his debut album, he's geari…
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Simi is famous for her special vocals and her ability to whip up emotion in her music. But it's just a facet of her other skills. Writer, vocalist, sou…
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Since the 90s, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has created the blueprint to humour in Africa. But music has been his first love. He returns to the indust…
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2020 might be a year of many horrors, but it will go down in history as one of the best years for African artistry. Thanks to musicians who gave us som…
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