Music
10 Feb
There is little you can get on William Onyeabor, Nigeria’s pioneering electronic funk enigma of the 70s and 80s. The music innovator remained a recluse from his 1977 debut, Crashes In Love, till his final album, Anything You Sow, in 1985.
10 Feb
Nigerian artistes’ outing at the 66th Grammys held on Sunday, February 4, is still a surprise, as their failure to win in any of the categories they were nominated has made many to ask the question: What went wrong?
10 Feb
After two consecutive editions in Atlanta, USA, organisers of The Headies Awards, one of Nigeria’s most coveted prizes in music, the Headies Academy, has announced that the award will return to the country this year
3 Feb
Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US…
3 Feb
Tomorrow, the history of Nigerian music, largely also referred to as Afrobeats, is hoped to be positively altered as several Nigerian superstars compete against global players at the 66th annual Grammys.
3 Feb
Rotimi Akinfenwa a.k.a “Rotimikeys,” is one of Nigeria’s most gifted music producers. He is a songwriter, arranger, music director, sound engineer, sound designer and consultant. As producer, musician and consultant, he has worked with artistes such as Salife Keita, Yemi Alade, Asa, Simi, Omawunmi, Bez, Cobhams, Tosin Martins, Niyola, Waje, Flavour, Nathaniel Bassey, Segun Obe,…
2 Feb
African Music reached an unprecedented height in 2023 with sold out stages, viral tracks, the inauguration performances and of course, the Grammy category.
1 Feb
Rising Nigerian music sensation, Mreal, has spoken of his dream to ignite the country"s music scene with his melodious Afro Beat and Afro pop tunes. Mreal, whose real name is George Gabriel Mgbe, is a songwriter, entertainer and performing artist all rolled into one. Having started his music career at a young age, with style…
27 Jan
It was straight up the jump from NYSC camp. Back in my final semester, I didn’t like anybody touching my playlists; I randomly made mixes that I would use to study.
25 Jan
Nurley Richard, better know as NurlRich, is highlighted in such places as his native country, Grenada, which is in the Caribbean, the cinema, churches, weddings, schools and many more.
25 Jan
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has captured the hearts of music lovers following his verse on Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe who is better known as Kizz Daniel’s Twe Twe remix.
Guardian Life
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Renowned rapper Kanye West, who legally changed his name to 'Ye' in 2021, is reportedly planning to venture into the adult film industry. According to sources, Ye is planning to set up his own studio, marking his entry as a producer in the adult film industry. A representative for Ye has reportedly told TMZ that…
11 hours ago
Nigerian Afrofusion sensation, Bose Johnson has unveiled her latest single, 'Kite."
1 day ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
1 day ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
1 day ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
Music
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
12 Apr
The highly anticipated unveiling ceremony of Fortune Kingsley, a.k.a. GyC , to the Bullion Records took place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the South East Asia Restaurant, Ikeja, Lagos. The event unfolded with grandeur and excitement, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian music industry. Esteemed guests, including international music promoter Alhaji Ademola A.J…
Film
3 days ago
After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.