Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has proclaimed that Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti is the only African musician greater than him. The “Last Last” crooner made the bold statement during a livestream chat with Australian streamer Playboymax, referring to Fela as “the king.” Burna Boy stated confidently: “He [Fela Kuti] is the king. He is the…
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has reignited debate around the classification of Nigerian music with provocative comments during a recent interview on Beat 99.9 FM. The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti challenged the common perception of Afrobeats as a distinct genre, arguing instead that it’s more of a label used to group diverse sounds emerging…
The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of involvement in the blockade of the Kano Emir’s palace on Friday, December 6. Armed police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had reportedly sealed the palace entrance, creating a tense atmosphere in the area.Reports indicate that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II…
Get ready to vibe to a fresh, electrifying sound with DJ 212’s latest release, “Alone (Mash Up)” featuring a star-studded lineup: Fola, Wizkid, OML, and BNXN. This track is a perfect blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and a dash of soulful rhythms, giving listeners a seamless fusion of smooth vocals and irresistible beats. Wizkid delivers his…
Governor Sani Uba of Kaduna State revealed that he inherited a substantial debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. He highlighted the detrimental impact of this debt on the state’s finances during a town hall meeting held on Saturday, March 30, where he provided an…
Beyoncé’s latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” has quickly become Spotify’s most-streamed album of 2024, achieving this feat shortly after its release on Friday, March 30. Following its debut on Spotify, “Cowboy Carter” amassed an impressive 76.13 million streams within a short span of time. This figure significantly surpasses the streaming numbers of her previous album, “Renaissance,”…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is evolving home-grown solutions to address the nation’s food security challenges by setting up schemes to support local production and discourage all forms of rent-seeking that are associated with food importation. The President made the declaration at a meeting with 36 state governors, attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the…
South African musician and dancer, Costa Titch is dead. Titch, whose name is Costa Tsobanoglou, reportedly collapsed while performing at the Ultra music festival on Saturday. The news of Titch’s death was confirmed by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela on his Twitter handle just before midnight and was followed by a string of sad reactions from…
The police on Wednesday arraigned a man, Edmund Uzoma, before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for alleged bigamy. Uzoma was arraigned before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun on three counts of bigamy and falsification of information on a marriage certificate. The prosecutor, Idowu Osungbure, told the court that Uzoma, while having a wife, contracted another wedding…
Kanye West has opined that there are no celebrity influencers as they are all ‘controlled by the people who control the world.’ The G.O.O.D. Music founder, raper and fashion designer was stopped by The Hollywood Fix as he was leaving a church and addressed a myriad of topics. Wearing a “YE 24” jacket to promote…
