Music
23 Dec
Across Afrobeats’ ever-expanding community, there are a plethora of unsung heroes. One of such noteworthy mavericks is the acclaimed record producer, composer and House DJ, Bigfoot. From the pulsating tempo of Hip Hop to the moody ballads of RnB, Bigfoot has left his imprint across myriad Afrobeats classics for nearly two decades.
19 Dec
Mariah Carey's timeless holiday hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a remarkable 13th week. This achievement marks its unprecedented fifth holiday season atop the chart. Originally released in 1994 on Carey's album "Merry Christmas," the song's popularity has surged in recent…
19 Dec
There are limits but it is never in the area of music. Contemporary music has cut curtains, overridden stereotypes defined in the past, and all is laid in the realm of imagination and creativity of singers. Outlandish but true that young Nigerian musician, Inegbenojie Onosetale, fondly referred to as Swaskid, composed lyrics compelling enough to…
16 Dec
I started making beats and I got a laptop. I recorded on a friend’s beat at one point and he said that it was dope. The sound we made at the time was dope. I grew up around a lot of music. My dad used to collect CDs, so there were a lot of them in our house. There were a lot of speakers on the wall. I started as a producer then got into singing, that’s pretty much it.
16 Dec
Apitainment, a premium entertainment, lifestyle, and events promotion company based in Abuja, has announced official partnership with Skyewise Group for the highly anticipated Timeless concert by Davido in Abuja.[
14 Dec
Spotify Wrapped 2023 has revealed Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) top exported artists who are making their marks internationally Africa, a continent pulsating with vibrant rhythms, is not just a melting pot of cultures and languages; it's a musical symphony that has the whole world dancing to its tune. And its new generation of artistes are leading the charge.
13 Dec
Renowned as both a singer-songwriter and the CEO of Concept Swagga Skillz Entertainment, Oluwaseyi Odunowo, better known as Buushbaby, has shed light on the driving force behind his foray into music making. Widely recognized as the head honcho of Concept Swagga Skillz Entertainment, a record label that has served as the creative home for artists…
10 Dec
After his previous released single, titled "Bounce" , which was released on the 10th of October 2023, Nigerian fast-rising hip pop artist, Gts 40k announces a new EP release date via social media which got fans anticipating. Through his distinctive artistry, GTS 40k has seamlessly blended the raw essence of Nigerian Hip-Hop with his unique…
9 Dec
Since Afrobeats’ fated boom to the global radar began with soaring acts of homegrown talents, all eyes have been on the future of the multi-billion dollar music scene.
9 Dec
Following the successes recorded in previous editions curated by Chris Martin, Erykah Badu, Ginger Baker, Brian Eno and Questlove, the American label, Knitting Factory Records, notable for promoting a variety..
9 Dec
George Beke, the brain behind Yaba Buluku Boyz, has continued to deliver pan-African distinction via the Geobek Standard platform, which has catapulted many aspiring African talents beyond their wildest dreams and has spread unseen potential like wild fire across the continent.
9 Dec
Nigeria may have its fair share existential challenges but what cannot be thrown aside about the country is the surplus young population of creative minds. Entertainment is a major contributor to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and despite what seems to be a saturated industry in terms of performing act, freshly and uniquely gifted…