Burna Boy performing on stage as cut from the documentary. (The Niche)
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‘Music is like my punching bag,’ Burna Boy says in new documentary

On March 26, 2019, tech giant, Google hosted a a cross-section of industry heads, media personalities, social media influencers and a host of others at Mulliner Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event; its subsidiary, YouTube was screening its artist spotlight of Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu. The new 18-minute video was a documentary-esque recording […]

Jussie Smollett's assault case has been dropped [FoxNews]
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Jussie Smollett’s assault case has been dropped!

According to TMZ, Jussie Smollett and his legal team were in court on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, where the charges levelled against him were dropped. His lawyers in their statement said Jussie Smollett has been vilified from all the accusations levelled against him.  “Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record […]

Davido lost out to Taylor Swift at the 2019 Kid's Choice Awards which went down in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 22, 2019 [Instagram Davido]
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Davido loses to Taylor Swift in Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 [See Full List]

The 2019 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards was held on Saturday night, March 22, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, US. Davido lost out to Taylor Swift in the Favorite Global Music Star category at the 2019 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Following a successful 2018, Davido, who had been nominated alongside the likes of BlackPink from Asia, Troye Sivan from […]

Etinosa Idemudia opens up on Instagram Live nude drama [PULSE]
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I should have been more careful with alcohol says Etinosa on IG video controversy

For Etinosa who plans to move on from the drama, she said all she prays for now is forgiveness from God. She, however, expressed shock at how her video went out in public despite the fact it was supposed to be a private video. “I don’t really know, I can’t say anything about the person […]

2Baba celebrates his 20th year on stage at the Trace Live concert [TraceNaija]
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Ranking 2face Idibia’s solo albums from Good to Best

2face is a legend and in his very illustrious career that spans two decades, the former Plantashun Boiz member remains consistent as one of the nation’s most preeminent artists.  Later this year, 2baba, formerly known as 2face Idibia will be celebrating his 20th anniversary in the industry.  Two glorious decades that has seen him become one […]

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Netflix’s advantage over the cinemas is on the rise with no stopping

And this move puts the advantage Netflix has over the cinemas on the rise with no move or ploy to stop it. Though there had been fears and disapproval displayed by players in the cable TV and film world, nothing seems big enough to halt the rise. Frightened by Netflix’s growing popularity among African viewers, […]

Evi Edna Ogholi can be considered to be Nigeria's greatest female singer (Facebook Evi Edna Ogholi)
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Why Evi Edna Ogholi should be considered as one of Nigeria’s greatest singers

From 1988 to the mid-90s, it was a sure bet that when the cake was wheeled out at any child’s birthday party, the DJ would play one particular song, ‘Happy Birthday‘ by Evi Edna Ogholi. This classic record cemented Ogholi’s superstar status who in 1985 left her home state of Delta to pursue a career […]

Abimbola Osundairo and Olabinjo Osundairo played a part in Jussie Smollett's alleged fake attack (Yahoo)
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Understanding the Nigerian brothers’ role in Jussie Smollett’s alleged fake attack

Olabinjo Osundairo and Abimbola Osundairo are the two Nigerian brothers at the heart of Jussie Smollett‘s alleged staged homophobic and racist attack on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in Chicago. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Chicago Police Department (CPD) arrested the brothers after they returned to Chicago from Nigeria. Law enforcement is yet to release to […]

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the ultimate playlist to vibe to Nigeria's problems right now [Discogs]
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Elections 2019: The Ultimate Playlist to Vibe to Nigeria’s Problems Right Now

In the early hours of Saturday, February 16, 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] announced the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled for today, what songs best describe the present state of Nigeria’s problems right now. Music have always found its way to fit into any situation, serious or light. […]

Nigerian producer Ibra Ake picks a Grammy for Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'
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Grammys 2019: Nigerian Ibra Ake wins ‘Best Music Video’ producer award for ‘This is America’

While the attention of the country was focused on Seun Anikulapo Kuti, another Nigerian however emerged as winner of the prestigious music awards. Nigerian-American producer, writer and filmmaker, Ibra Ake bagged his first ever Grammy Award at the 61st ceremony which was held on Sunday night, February 10, 2019 at the Staples Center. Prior to […]