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Rhythm Without Borders: The Six Artists Defining SIINKO’s Sound

Rhythm Without Borders: The Six Artists Defining SIINKO’s Sound

By Taylor Victor The independent music industry in Africa is constantly changing; today, labels are discovering, innovating and shaping African sounds. The Nigerian record label and music distribution company, SIINKO (founded in 2021 by music executive Chinedu Ezionu, popularly known as Gax), has joined the new movement of independent music labels in Africa. SIINKO has managed […]
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Cool FM hosts 10th anniversary of Praise Jamz

Cool FM hosts 10th anniversary of Praise Jamz

In line with giving Nigerians the fun they crave for during the yuletide,CoolFM Praise Jamz, an inspirational family radio borne out of the desire to inspire and share God’s love, during the week, held its 10th anniversary at the prestigious Eko Hotel and suits, Victoria Island.

Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners

Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners

The Headies award 2013 has come and gone with surprising and not too surprising winners grabbing the Gold busts. Olamide, however, stole the night winning the Best Street Hop artist, Best rap album, and Album of the year awards.

Top ten hit songs that made 2013

Top ten hit songs that made 2013

Picking ten best songs that rocked any year is like searching for ten slightly longer hays from evenly cut hays in a hay sack; long story short, this is not an easy task. With up and coming acts giving the old hands a run for their money, the Nigerian music scene is flooded with music that would give your heart a good dance exercise but then, somehow, these ten artists were able to distinguish themselves with their songs; making them our top ten best for the year 2013.

Timaya still sees me as a threat – Oritse Femi

Timaya still sees me as a threat – Oritse Femi

Oritsefemi Majemite,simply known as Oritse Femi took the music scene by storm when he released his hit tracks “Mercies of the Lord” and “Oleju” which enjoyed massive airplay and an evergreen status in the hearts of music lovers. Though he plays gospel, there is so much of dance-hall infusion into it that it cannot be ignored by a wide spectrum of the society. In this encounter with WG, the Delta State-born Itsekiri Femi, born and bred in Ajegunle, bares all on his journey from the shanty settlements of Ajegunle to the limelight. Excerpts:

Rapper Eldee advocates for gay rights, as fans go wild!

Rapper Eldee advocates for gay rights, as fans go wild!

Rapper Eldee went on social media a few hours ago to voice his support on the rights of gays in Africa eliciting a whirlwind on social media. He voiced his support following the post made by Mr Richard Branson CEO Virgin Group who posted…