A group, suspected to be Muslim youths was seen yesterday in a viral video, tearing and setting ablaze Davido’s poster in the public domain in a continued expression of their anger over the controversial music video produced by his artist, Olamilekan Taiwo, a.k.a Logos Olori. It will be recalled that Davido fell out with some […]
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Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called on the Department of State Services, DSS, to invite pop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido alongside his artist, Olamilekan Taiwo, a.k.a Logos Olori, for questioning following the production and promotion of a musical video that it alleged was capable of igniting anarchy in Nigeria. MURIC made the […]
Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble gave the community a free concert on Sunday On a cold Sunday afternoon in Diepkloof, a hall filled with proud parents, grandparents and friends applauded and cheered as young Sowetan musicians performed classical music by JS Bach and Joseph Bologne. Bologne, a black 18th century musician from Guadeloupe, is widely acclaimed […]
Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire progressed to the knockout phase of The Voice Africa where she will be competing with 31 other African contestants as they battle for the $100,000 grand prize and a recording contract with Universal Studios. Tusiimire advanced to the knockout phase after beating Madagascar’s Rinah Arifenitra in their duet performance, ‘You are beautiful’ […]
SENIOR staffers at state-run ZBC, Zimpapers and its radio station Staf FM have confirmed an unwritten order for them to shut out dancehall artiste Winky D. According to some producers, the decision came a few weeks after he launched his Eureka Eureka album on December 31 last year. Eureka Eureka carries some of the most […]
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Burna Boy joins forces with multi-platinum artist 21 Savage in the official music video for “Sittin’ On Top Of The World.” The music video was dropped Monday amid resounding ovation. Sittin’ On Top Of The World’, produced by Skread, incorporates a sample from Brandy’s 1998 hit “Top Of the World” featuring […]
American rappers, Travis Scott and Sheck Wes are currently shooting a music video for an upcoming song in Kano state. The ‘Butterfly Effect’ rapper landed in Nigeria a few days ago, after linking up with Nigerian rapper, Rema before moving to Kano. Travis was spotted at different locations from Unguwan Dawa, to Gwale local government […]
Multiple award-winning Nigerian pop star, David Adeleke fondly known as Davido has revealed that this Father’s Day is a difficult one for him. In a series of emotion-laden posts via his verified Instagram story, the singer noted that he has tears in his eyes today while the rest of the world marks Father’s Day. The […]
Mzansi’s beloved Idols SA season 18 winner, Thapelo Molomo, is celebrating his introduction into the gospel ensemble Spirit of Praise as lead singer. At a recent live recording of the group’s ninth edition at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn, Pretoria, the group welcomed new members and Molomo and fellow Idols SA star Mmatema Moremi were […]
Sunday, June 11, will live long in the memory of Ugandans who got to witness first hand the legendary Boyz II Men deliver an electrifying performance at the Kololo ceremonial grounds, that left the audience in awe with their soulful harmonies and timeless hits. The concert, presented by Capital Radio, and sponsored by MTN, DFCU, […]
The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation, has confirmed a brand new edition, arriving in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time this year. Afro Nation Nigeria is set to be the biggest event of its kind in 2023, uniting the diaspora in the home of Afrobeats. The news was announced today via the festival’s official […]
The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation, has concluded plans to hold a brand new edition in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time this year. Afro Nation Nigeria is set to be the biggest event of its kind in 2023, uniting the diaspora in the home of Afrobeats. The news was announced on Thursday on […]
Following an international call for applications, the five winners of AFUP 2023 were unveiled at a launch cocktail party held at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. These young talents represent various regions of Africa and its diasporas. Their audacious creations as well as their skills seduced a prestigious jury. Next steps: a week of training in Paris, […]
Monrovia — Kizzy W, whose real identity is Newton Saye Woyeh, is a Liberian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who is now on the rise. He is a multi-talented artist that excels in a variety of genres but is most renowned for Afropop (“Afropop- Any of several forms of popular music that combine various […]
Contemporary musician Mukudzei Mukombe popularly known as Jah Prayzah is standing on the cusp of history as he will become first artist to unleash a double album in two days. Jah Prayzah will embark on the uncharted trajectory in Harare Friday night as he launches Chiremerera at Old Hararians Sports Club. In a potentially eventful […]
Zimdancehall kingpin Winky D says he remains undeterred in expressing his art through music, inspiring and educating generations. This comes as Winky D is basking in the glory of his Best African dancehall entertainer gong scooped at the just held International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRWMA) in Jamaica for the second time in a […]
Top artistes in Uganda have formed a new musician association, the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), a move which leaves, the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) headed by singer Cindy Sanyu in a difficult time. UNMF on Saturday announced his leadership with the commitment of the Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, to support the newly […]
Westminster Abbey was alive with the enchanting performance of South African soprano, Pretty Yende, at the coronation of King Charles on Saturday. Yende, bedecked in a stunning yellow gown by Stéphane Rolland, received resounding applause from fans on social media after her stirring performance. It was an invitation from King Charles himself that brought Yende […]