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AYRA STARR AND RIHANNA SPOTTED TOGETHER IN BARBADOS

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is making headlines after videos of her with global pop star Rihanna surfaced from the Crop Over festival in Barbados. Photos from the carnival show them together at the same booth. The Crop Over festival is a three-month celebration of Barbadian music, arts, food, and culture, and it has been running since 1974. It’s a major event designed to attract […]

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SZA TAKES INDEFINITE BREAK FROM MUSIC

American singer Solána Imani Rowe, known as SZA, has announced an indefinite break from live performances. The R&B singer shared the news on social media following her headlining set at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on August 5. SZA explained that she needs time off to focus on her personal life. On her X handle, she wrote, “Yesterday was my last show for a while. Finally bout to get my life together. […]

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POLITICIAN JOE IGBOKWE REACTS TO P-SQUARE’S RECENT SPLIT

APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has publicly shared his opinion on the recent fallout of the music duo P-Square. He criticized the twins for their inability to resolve their differences in a friendly manner and called out their family members for their indifferent attitude towards the brothers' feud. He did so in the form of a tweet, calling them 'educated but characterless', and 'awon werey' which translates into 'those crazy people.' […]

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ASAKE TEASES NEW ALBUM WITH TRACKLIST

Nigerian superstar Asake has thrilled fans with the announcement of his upcoming album, set to be released on the 9th of August, 2024. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news on June 10, 2024, via social media, along with the dates for his 'Lungu Boy World Tour.' This album will be Asake's third so far, following his Headies Album of the Year winning debut- 'Mr Money With The Vibes' in 2022 […]

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Ayra Starr to Perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is set to make her debut on America's late-night TV show starring Jimmy Fallon. Ayra Starr, one of Africa's fastest-rising artists, is currently enjoying a wave of global commercial success with her music. Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, 'The Year I Turned 21,' Ayra Starr is ready to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The award-winning sensation is expected to […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 31

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50 Cent’s “Many Men” Soars in Streams After Trump Assassination Attempt

50 Cent has a plethora of hits, but one track, "Many Men," is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. This song, always a staple in pop culture, has gained new traction following recent events. Last Saturday, an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was immediately killed by Secret Service agents, has brought the song back into the spotlight. Despite a bullet grazing his ear, Trump was […]

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New Music from Adele May Be Delayed for a While

Adele has revealed she has no plans for new music at the moment. Speaking with German broadcaster ZDF, the British singer said, 'I don’t have any plans for new music, at all. I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things just for a little while.' Adele's last album, '30,' released in 2021, earned six Grammy nominations and won British Album Of […]

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Burna Boy makes history as first African artiste to receive Brit plaque for 2 billion streams in UK

Nigerian afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit the two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. The singer was presented with a Brit plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of the feat. This comes barely few weeks after he was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his […]

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Chima Udoye Crowned Nigerian Idol Champion, Wins ₦30 Million Grand Prize

  After months of intense competition against some of Nigeria's best performers and vocalists in the ninth season of Nigerian Idol, Chima Udoye has emerged as the winner of this year's edition, crowned at the grand finale on Sunday, July 14, 2024. The finale began with a powerful performance by the top 10 contestants, who took to the stage to deliver John Legend's "Glory." The evening's lineup featured special performances […]

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