Tag: Afrobeat
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Some artistes released my songs – Pheelz
Nigerian record producer and singer, Moses Kayode Phillips, aka Pheelz, has revealed that he has always been singing even while he held sway as YBNL in-house producer before deciding to become a full-time artist. He said some of the artistes he was producing for back then, released songs he wrote for himself. The ‘Finesse’ crooner…
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Mohbad: Nigeria police Never Invited Me Before Declaring Me Wanted – Primeboy
Nigerian Singer, Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy has dismissed the claim that Lagos State Police Command invited him before declaring him wanted on Tuesday, following the circumstances that led to the death of his friend, late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad. Torizone reports that Primeboy was declared wanted and a reward of N1…
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Burna Boy shows love, rewards market women in Ghana with billboard, others for dancing to his song, ‘City Boys’
Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has shown his appreciation to the Makola market women in Ghana by featuring them on a billboard for singing and dancing to his song ‘City Boys.’ This comes weeks after a video surfaced showing the women dancing and vibing to the song in the middle…
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“I have to start moving with ID card because people think I’m Sam Larry” – Man cries out (Video)
A man has taken to social media to express his frustration about repeatedly being mistaken for the controversial socialite, Sam Larry. DJ Spyce, issued a disclaimer, emphasising that he simply bears a resemblance to Sam Larry. The man is seen lamenting how he now has to carry his ID card everywhere because people in the…
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Mohbad ranks 58 best-selling digital artiste in the world
Barely a week after his sudden death, late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad has achieved a new feat on the Global Digital Artistes Ranking Chart. In a post on the chart on Wednesday, the late singer ranked 58 best-selling digital artiste in the world. Mohbad is ahead of international giants like,…
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Fans hold candlelight procession for Mohbad in London (VIDEO)
Some fans in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday night, held a candlelight procession for late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad. The procession was held at Peckham Square, in Peckham, South London where Mohbad’s erstwhile record label boss, Naira Marley was brought up. The fans were seen singing the late rapper’s songs in a…
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Sanwo-Olu invites DSS to join probe of Mohbad’s death
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has invited the Department of Security Services to join the probe of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This was contained in a statement signed by Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Tuesday. Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley at Marlian Records, died…
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American record label Def Jam signs Odumodublvck
Nigerian rap sensation, Odumodublvck has signed a career-changing contract with the prominent American multinational record label, Def Jam Recordings. Odumodublvck was captured within the revered walls of Def Jam’s corporate office in New York on Thursday, September 14, seated with other associates during the deal signing while they engaged in bubbly conversation. The ‘Declan Rice’…
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Iyanya, Olamid, and other celebrities mourn late singer, Mohbad
Many Nigerian celebrities have mourned the passing of singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The 27-year-old died on Tuesday evening. Reacting to the demise, popular On Air Personality, Do2dtun shared the picture of their last moment together. He wrote: “Mohbad. This was just two days ago.” Singer Iyanya in a post on his…
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Why I’m stingy – Singer Akon
Senegalese-American singer, Akon has revealed that he is “the stingiest man on the planet” because one has to be stingy to maintain his wealthy status. The ‘Blame It On Me’ crooner disclosed this while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of Impulsive Podcast. According to Akon: “If you want to stay rich, stay…
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Burna Boy makes history, bags multiple BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has bagged seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards. The African Giant crooner tied DJ Khaled for the third most nominations behind Drake (9) and Cardi B and 21 Savage who led the nominees with 12 nods each. Burna Boy in the process made history…
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I’ll like to make music with Kanye West – Asake
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed his dream music collaboration. The ‘Sungba’ crooner in an interview with Billboard News disclosed that billionaire American rapper, Kanye West is his dream collaborator. He said he likes to work with artistes he has connections with. Asake said, “For me, I need to like the…
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Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List
Rema and Burna Boy each received three awards at the 2023 Headies Awards. The show, which celebrates Pan-African and Afrobeats talent, was held on Sunday (Sept. 3) at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Rema won best male artist, digital artiste of the year and African artiste of the year. In addition, Selena Gomez,…
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Most Nigerian artists make music without substance – Ajebo Hustlers back Burna Boy
Nigerian musical duo, Ajebo Hustlers have backed Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy’s controversial statement that the afrobeats genre has no lyrical “substance.” BUZZFEEDAFRICA reported that Burna Boy, in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, asserted that 90 per cent of Nigerian musicians make music with no substance. Reacting via their Twitter handle, Ajebo Hustlers…
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Rapper Shallipopi reacts as BBNaija’s Angel Smith professes love for him
Popular Nigerian rapper, Shallipopi has declared his support for Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant, Angel Smith. Angel had, during a conversation with fellow housemates, expressed her admiration for the rapper and shared her active involvement in advocating for Shallipopi’s release when he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a…
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Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, has passed away. The mother of three died at around 1.30 am, Friday. Wizkid’s manager, Sunday Are, confirmed the incident to journalists on Friday, saying; “Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 am.” Fans have been thronging to social…
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Naira Marley joins NDLEA’s war on illicit drugs
British-Nigerian singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has urged youths to shun drug abuse. He said the side effects of substance abuse can never be overemphasised. The Marlian boss spoke during his visit to the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), on Thursday…
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Rema breaks King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record on US Billboard Albums chart
Famous singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has broken legendary musician, King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record as the Nigerian artiste with the longest-running album in the US Billboard 200 chart’s history. BUZZFEED recalls that King Sunny Ade set the record with his critically-acclaimed album, “Juju Music” in 1982 – 18 years before Rema was born. The…
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Wizkid ‘mistakenly’ throws N85m ring to fans at Tottenham Stadium show
Grammy award-winning Nigerian musician, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, reportedly threw his expensive ring while trying to fling his jacket to the crowd at his sold-out show at Tottenham Stadium in London, UK, on Saturday night. According to popular British-Nigerian podcaster, Adesope Olajide, the ring is worth £100,000 (about N85 million). The podcaster expressed regret for…
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Wizkid becomes first African artist to bag BRIT Billion award
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has become the first African musician to earn the BRIT Billion award for over 1 billion streams in the United Kingdom, UK. The Starboy boss was presented with the award after his sold-out show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday. Wizkid has sold millions of…
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Davido makes surprise appearance at Rema’s concert in Texas (VIDEO)
Famous afrobeat musician, Davido, made a surprise appearance on stage to support Rema’s performance at his Houston, Texas, concert on Saturday. Rema, who is currently on tour in the US, was performing on stage when the crowd erupted with excitement by Davido’s surprise appearance to join him. In a trending video on social media, Davido…
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Wizkid Present As Elumelu Organises Graduation Party For Daughter In UK
Billionaire Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, on Friday, organised a Graduation Party for his daughter, Oge Elumelu, in London, United Kingdom. The low-key event was attended by popular Nigerian singer, Ibrahim Ayodeji Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid. The party, which was dubbed ‘Sip and Paint’ to celebrate Elumelu’s first child, also had in attendance Oge’s mother and siblings…
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Churches used to pay me N5,000 – Simi reveals why she dumped gospel music
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has revealed that she used to be paid as low as N5,000-10,000 as performance fee when she was a gospel artiste. She said the highest she was ever paid then was N70,000. The ‘Duduke’ crooner disclosed this while featuring on the interview segment of MTV Base…
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Davido doles out N237m to 424 orphanages
Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced that he recently disbursed N237 million to 424 orphanages across the country through the David Adeleke Foundation, DAF. Announcing this via his Twitter handle on Thursday, Davido said individuals and cooperations across various sectors and regions contributed to the donation. According to the press statement attached to…
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A.k.a big Kala, It’s not safe for my mental space – Odumodublvck on why he can’t live in Lagos
Abuja-based hip-hop artiste, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has reiterated that it would be difficult for him to relocate to Nigeria’s entertainment capital, Lagos, because the city is not safe for his mental health. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner said he prefers to stay in the slow, gentle and laid-back Abuja where he is well-recognised.…
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I went from Ojuelegba to owning 5 houses in Lekki – Skiibii shares grass to grace story
Abbey Elias, popularly known as Skiibii, said he used to live in Ojuelegba. There, he had to engage in different hustles to survive before he became popular. In his words, “My mum is proud of me, the things wey I don do”. After his come-up, the singer was able to slowly afford the better things…
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You are really not who people think you are – Yomi Fabiyi drags Davido
Popular Nigerian actor and activist, Yomi Fabiyi, has slammed Nigerian afrobeat musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, over cheating allegations. BUZZFEED recalls that Davido has been under heavy criticism on the internet after he was called out by two foreign-based women, Anita Brown and Ivanna Bay, for allegedly impregnating them and telling them to procure abortions.…
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I’m 24, not 21 – Singer, Crayon clarifies
A very Popular Nigeria singer, Charles Chibuezechukwu, also known as Crayon, has clarified that contrary to information on the internet that he is 21, he is 24 years old. He said he is going to be 25 this July. Crayon asserted that most information on the internet are “false.” The ‘Ijo Labalaba’ crooner made the…
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Davido’s alleged sidechick claims pregnancy for star, shows receipts
Anita Brown, a US-based woman has claimed that she is pregnant with Nigerian superstar Davido’s child. She first popped up on Sunday June 25, 2023, with pregnancy claims, but later retracted her statement; saying that her account got hacked. In the late hours of Tuesday, June 27, 2023, she resurfaced with her claims, this time…
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I’ll take a second spouse if my wife agrees – Harrysong
Popular singer Harrison Okori, aka Harrysong, has reiterated his readiness to marry a second wife. BUZZFEED recalls that the singer, while celebrating his wife Alexer Perez Gopa’s birthday via his Instagram page last Wednesday, revealed his plans to take a second spouse. Shedding more light on the controversial announcement in a recent interview with Hip…
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‘Devil is a liar’ – Banky W responds to allegations of cheating on his wife, Adesua
Popular Nigerian singer-cum-clergyman, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has seemingly responded to the cheating allegations against him. recalls that a controversial blog, Gistlover, had insinuated that the singer is cheating on his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington with his former signee, Niyola. But addressing his congregation at the Waterbrooks church in Lagos on Sunday, the rapper-turned-preacher…
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I like wicked women – Singer, Joeboy
Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed that he is attracted to “wicked women.” The ‘Cubana’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Stand Out TV. Joeboy, however, clarified that he did not mean evil women but “hot energy” women. He said, “There is this thing I say, I say…
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Wizkid becomes first African artiste to headline UK’s biggest festival, Glastonbury [Video]
Grammy award-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, on Friday night made history as the first African musician to headline the United Kingdom, UK’s biggest music festival, Glastonbury. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner headlined the “Other Side Stage” of the festival which was held in Somerset, England. The festival had over 210,000 attendees. Wizkid performed a…
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I almost died before my music blew up – Rapper, Odumodublvck
Rising Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has recounted how God used Grammy award-winning singer, Wizkid to signal to him that he would be a star. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner said he was just discharged from hospital after a major surgery in 2022 and friends called to inform him that Wizkid co-signed…
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I want to come to Nigeria – American rapper, Lil Durk
American rapper and singer, Durk Derrick Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has revealed plans of coming to Nigeria soon. The 30-year-old said he is planning of holding a massive concert in the west African nation. He disclosed this during a question-and-answer session with fans on Twitter on Friday. A fan asked him when he…
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I charge $100k for feature – Davido reveals
“Afrobeat singer Davido has revealed the amount of money he now charges for a feature. The Timeless musician made the revelation in a viral video of his recent interview on social media. Davido said instead of featuring foreign artists for free, he is now charging them $100k (N46m). Nigga, I am charging now. Yeah, I…
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I couldn’t afford wig three years ago – Singer Libianca
Popular Cameroonian singer Libianca has revealed that she was so poor three years ago she couldn’t afford a wig and was always borrowing her mother’s wig. She disclosed this in a recent interview with R29Unbothered. The ‘People’ crooner said but now she wears expensive wigs. She said: “If you can see this [wig] burst down…
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Seun Kuti arrested, taken to SCIID for slapping police officer [Video]
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, currently in police custody, has been handcuffed and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, in Panti for further investigation and possible detention. This was disclosed in a video shared by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, via his verified Twitter handle on…
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I used the car I won from music competition as taxi – Zlatan Ibile
Nigerian hip-hop artist, Zlatan Ibile has revealed that he used the car he won from a music competition as a taxi. He disclosed this in a recent chat with media personality, Samuel Eni. He said he had to use the car as a taxi because he couldn’t foot his bills or maintain the car. The…