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 […]
Eedris begs NB Plc
Finally the ghost of the controversial 2004 edition of the star studded Nigerian Breweries PLC sponsored Star Mega Jams concerts was put to rest Sunday, at the La Cachette Restaurant venue of the album launch of the musical group, The Pulse.
Lagos feels the The Pulse’s Sote
It was fun galore last Sunday when The Pulse, the 2009 Star Quest winner, of the Star lager sponsored music talent hunt show launched their debut album.
Is GT out of the Storm?
It took him nearly four years to debut with an album even though his talents were obvious and the crowd craved endlessly for him. About eight months down that release, GT is still yet to find a place in the market and he’s confronted with the decision that will ultimately create a music future for him or nullify the progress he’s made so far. ‘Do I leave? Or do I stay?’; that is the dilemma.
Your actions are unconstitutional court tells NCC
A temporary reprieve came the way of the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) recently with a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos restraining the Nigerian Copyrights Commission (NCC) from preventing the society from carry on with its legitimate duty as a collective management organisation pending the determination of the substantive suit pending before the court.
2Face, Faze, others led Praise & Worship in Church
WHEN the Founder/General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor announced the presence of certain musicians at the second service of the Church penultimate Sunday, many members who stayed behind were not initially surprised.
MTN Project Fame returns
All is ready for the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa. The highly popular talent competition which has enchanted millions of West Africans begins on the 12th of July, 2010 and ends in October.
KSA sacrifices birthday for mum’s burial
The burial of Princess Mariam Adegeye, the late mother of King Sunny Ade, has been fixed for September 21st to September 27th,2010.
Like Toyota like B.o.u.q.u.i
Like crisis-hit manufacturer, Toyota, that’s recalled over 10million of their cars globally since last September, Nigeria’s international rap gospel act, B.o.u.q.u.i has withdrawn the rest of her sophomore albums in circulation.
Dewaves shoots new video
Nigerian born UK based singer, Deweaves is currently in Nigeria to promote his works. He’s taken off with a video shoot for his new single, Tingengen, which was directed by popular director, DJ Tee. Cameos in the video include singers Jahbless, Steel and Klever Jay.
P-Square makes first American tour
In spite of losing out in the BET Awards 2010 which held in Los Angeles last Sunday, Africa’s pop Hip Hop twins- P-Square have continued on their tour around the United States.
