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SubscribeLai Mohammed mourns Ras Kimono, calls him unforgettable reggae giant
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the globally-acclaimed reggae star, Ras Kimono, saying his contribution to that genre of music can never be forgotten.
Kimono: Rastafarians to hold candle light procession in Ebonyi
Rastafarians in Ebonyi have concluded plans to hold candle light procession for departed Nigerian Reggae icon, Ekeleke Onwubuya, popularly known as Ras Kimono.
Ras Kimono used his music to preach for better Nigeria – Nigerians
Lagos – More Nigerians on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary Reggae artiste, Ukeleke Elumelu popularly known as “Ras Kimono”. They described him as a social crusader and a revolutionary who through his music canvassed a better Nigeria. Temitayo Otun, popularly known as “Dilo” said that Kimono was in the forefront of a crusade who […]
Olamide, Phyno release Super Eagles World Cup tune
Nigerian indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno, have released a World Cup theme tune to support the Super Eagles at the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Breaking: Legendary raggae artist, Ras Kimono dies at 60
Nigerian music legend, Ras Kimono is dead. He died on Sunday 10th June aged 60.
Banky W, others blast Chimamanda Adichie over anti-chivalry statements
Popular singer Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington has described as ridiculous the ant-chivalry statement credited to Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.
Bob Marley’s Biopic underway
A film biopic of late legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, is being developed by his eldest son Ziggy Marley and Paramount Pictures, Hollywood.
Senth5 vows to rule music industry
After the successful release of his hit single, ‘Belly Dancer’, IMO records music star, Senth5 is stepping up his game with another single. Those who thought the fast-rising singer would relax should begin to have a rethink as the singer has revealed that plans have been concluded to release another single titled ‘Bobo Mi’.
This is Nigeria: Finally, hip-hop wakes up to Nigeria’s problem
In 3 minutes, 42 seconds, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, is able to expose the terminal illness of a country which prefers to hide its sickness like its president. The artist connects with young people speaking their language (rap and hip-hop) and playing their rhythm, even though the rhythm of the song does not fall within any of the two popular basic Nigerian rhythmic structures which revolutionized Nigerian pop music and gave it its international identity.
Nigeria receptive to new ‘Fela spirit’ says rapper Falz
Nigerians are ready for a return to the days of Fela Kuti, when musicians used their high profile to address political and social issues, rapper Falz told AFP in an interview.
Davido to perform at Jay-Z’s “Made in America ‘’ Music Festival
Popular Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as (Davido), has been listed among the performers for the 2018 “Made in America ‘’ Music Festival.
Monkey Media House Records unveils new signed talent, Kreatunez
It is no longer news that Monkey Media House (MMH) Records is here to showcase some of the brightest and most promising acts in Nigeria to the world. After making a grand entry earlier in the year 2018 through its first signed talent, Akaycentric, MMH Records through its chairman and CEO, Mr Godfrey Eguakun has announced the signing of a new talent.
This is Nigeria: MURIC slams Falz over portrayal of Fulani tribe, Muslim women
THE Muslims Rights Concern, MURIC, Tuesday, faulted popular music act, Folarin Falana better known as Falz, over the negative portrayal of the Fulani tribe and Hijab-wearing women in his trending video, ‘This is Nigeria’, warning that such depictions were capable of causing religious crisis of unprecedented dimension.
Wizkid, Davido, Falz others make 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list
Popular Nigerian singers, Davido and Wizkid have made the list of the 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 individuals that are making waves in their industries across the continent.
New music label, Idol Records, unveils music acts
It was indeed a brilliant convergence of top media executives, music critics and top social media influencers when Idol Records officially launched and unveiled its newly signed artistes.
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