I don’t know that there is any particular WanaWana story. I attended St Leos catholic school Ikeja, then command secondary school Ibadan and University for the creative arts in Surrey England. Have done a slew of different jobs since I was 16. I suppose the odd one would be Human resources but post University, I have mainly worked in the media and had other jobs side by side.

The KORA All Africa Music Awards are officially open for entries from musicians from across the African continent and the diaspora. The first music awards ceremony , which celebrates excellence in musical artistry in Africa and the diaspora, will take place on the 13th of December, 2015 in Windhoek, Namibia. Featuring 27 categories across regions and genres, there is a monetary reward associated with each trophy, with the star prize, Best Artist of the Continent receiving a grand prize of USD 1 million.

“Waje Live, the tale of an African Soul”, was part of the singer’s way of appreciating her fans, friends and colleagues who have stood by her all these years. Dressed in a hot mix print short with a matching scarf, the ONE ambassador flagged off the evening, reeling out some of her great hits to the enjoyment of guests present.

Aisha (real name, last name withheld) was born in the Obalende area of Lagos, in a shanty where she lived with her father and mother, both petty traders. She had always wanted to be a medical doctor, so she took her studies seriously, attending a well regarded girls’ school in her neighbourhood. Many of her classmates were from neighbouring Ikoyi, a more affluent neighbourhood than Aisha’s, but she mixed well and competed favourably in her academics.

Nigerians love music. From the spirited worship on Sunday mornings to the loud blaring of speakers from night clubs on Friday nights, this truth rings on and on. However, love for music is not fully consummated when piracy comes into play. And in this digital age where everyone wants their favourite song on their mobile phones, piracy is not so difficult anymore.