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Wizkid pioneered short tracks in Nigeria, Remi Aluko
By Tosin Brown Established Fuji musician Remi Aluko has claimed that Afrobeats star Wizkid pioneered short music tracks in Nigeria with his emergence. Aluko made this known while speaking on the music industry in a podcast interview with Echo Room. “Wizkid did something in the Nigerian music industry. And I picked up from there. Back then, a song used to…
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I couldn’t have taken my life despite being suicidal, Destalker reveals
By Tosin Brown Nigerian comedian, Onaibe Desmond aka Destalker has opened up on how he couldn’t take his own life despite being suicidal. In the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, DesTalker opened up about his battle with depression when he finished his university education and how it made him suicidal. “I graduated with a degree in Public Administration but…
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Ken Calebs-Olumese bags Lifetime Award
By Tosin Brown One of Nigeria’s nightlife icons Ken Calebs-Olumese was recently honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Last Sunday, March 3, the organisers of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards decorated the Guvnor of the Nightshift Coliseum with the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. At the exclusive event, which was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Olumese was…
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Pasuma donates food items to cushion economic hardship
By Tosin Brown Fuji maestro, Ajibola Alabi Odetola aka Pasuma has weighed in on the hard biting economy and food crises bedeviling the country. This is coming after Nigeria recently declared a state of emergency on food insecurity to help tackle food shortages, and stabilize rising prices. Western Post was reliably informed that the Fuji music star is set to…
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2Face part ways with manager, Efe Omorogbe after 20 years
By Tosin Brown Nigerian Afrobeats legend Innocent Idibia aka 2Face Idibia has parted ways with manager, Efe Omorogbe of Now Muzik management after 20 years. In a recent statement, 2Face and Efe agreed to part ways amicably after 20 years. “Two of Nigeria’s most iconic contemporary music brands, the revered pop giant Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, and respected management label, Now…
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American star actor, Terry Crews lauds Taaooma
American star actor and show host, Terry Crews has lauded Nigerian skit sensation, Maryam Apaokagi-Greene aka Taaooma after a meeting in the United States. Taaooma and her team had approached Crews for an appearance in one of her skits and he gladly accepted the offer. Crews, who also doubles as the host of America Got Talent and a fitness coach,…
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UPDATED: Veteran comic actor, Mr Ibu dies of cardiac arrest
Veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu has died. The actor whose real name is John Okarfor was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing on the movies the late actor featured. The National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas,…
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How Osun-born actor, Sisi Quadri died
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Colleagues of Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji popularly known as Sisi Quadri in the theatre industry on Saturday stormed Iwo, Osun State to pay hiim last respect. His colleagues in the industry, residents, and indigenes of Iwo could not hide their emotion and burst into tears as they bid him final farewell. It was gathered that the late…
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WINBAFRICA @ 10: Experts call for renewed commitment to women’s empowerment for nation-building
African countries have been urged to renew their commitment to women’s empowerment as a crucial step towards nation-building. This call was made by a former Rector of the Yaba College of Technology, Engineer Obafemi Omokungbe, in his keynote address during the 10th anniversary of the African Women Foundation for Nation Building (WINBAFRICA) held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre,…
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Dice Ailes calls out Chocolate City over unpaid royalties
By Tosin Brown Afrobeats singer, Shasha Damilola Alesh aka Dice Ailes, has called out Chocolate City over alleged unpaid royalties. The Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper took to his Instagram stories to call out Audu Maikori led recording company, which used to be home to Jesse Jagz, and Brymo. In his claims, Dice Ailes noted that Chocolate city has refused…
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