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Entertainment: Ghetto upbringing influenced my music – Patoranking

Nigerian singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name Patoranking, has revealed that most of his songs and songwriting skills are inspired by his ghetto upbringing. The singer made this known while answering questions from Pan-African Music content creator. The “Abule’ croonerr explained that the hit song from his recent album “Three”, is […]

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“My family didn’t approve my music at first, now they are my biggest supporters” – Davido

Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has recounted how his journey into the music industry started and how hard it was to build a career. David disclosed this in a recent chat with Newsmen where he stated that he had always known that he had a lot to offer in music. He said; “It started when I […]

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One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

He is dead but still alive in the hearts of many fans. It is now one year since the motorbike accident that claimed the life of Ivorian star singer DJ Arafat. Thousands of his fans nicknamed “Les Chinois” are now commemorating the first anniversary of the death of their idol. The “coupé-décalé” a creation of […]

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Entertainment: Davido spotted hanging out in a studio with American rapper, Nas

Popular Nigerian afrobeat musician, David Adeleke Adedeji better known as Davido has been spotted hanging out in a studio with popular American rapper, Nas. The short video clip was shared by Nigerian self acclaimed king of nightlife, Cubana Chief Priest on his verified Instagram page today, July 23. Sharing the video which he muted its […]

South African song ‘Jerusalema’ sparks viral dance steps globally

A song that has transcended its national boundaries, the continent and has people across the world dancing to its vibrant rhythm. So vibrant it has inspired a dance challenge that has taken social media by storm. The song is Jerusalema – made in South Africa by producer, DJ and artist Master KG featuring Nomcebo. Reports […]

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Rema chooses Burna Boy over Wizkid and Naira Marley, gives reason

Fast rising Nigerian singer and 2020 BET Award nominee, Divine Ikubor alias Rema has said he prefers Burna Boy to Wizkid and Naira Marley. Rema chose his fellow 2020 BET Award nominee over other industry colleagues in a recent interview he shared on his Instagram page today June 22. During the ‘Questionnaire of Life’ with […]

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Entertainment:Kizz Daniel joins US’ Empire Distribution

Kizz Daniel, Nigerian singer, has signed a deal with Empire Distribution, records and publishing company in the United States. Empire took to its social media page on Thursday to break the news in a terse post. “Welcome to the Empire family @iamkissdaniel,” the company wrote in the post accompanied by a picture of the singer […]

Congolese music star Edouard Nganga dies at 87

The republic of Congo is in mourning following the death of the patriarch of rumba and Congolese music, Edouard Nganga. Co-founder of the Bantous de la capitale in 1959, a year before the country’s independence, Edo Nganga was the last survivng member of one of Africa’s oldest musical group. Many people across the continent have […]

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Nasty C features on Stonebwoy’s new album, “Anloga Junction”

South African rapper, Nasty C announced that he featured on the Ghanian dancehall singer, Stonebwoy’s new album, Anloga Junction. It’s a 15-track album with features from top artists, which includes Nasty C, on the track titled Bow Down. Speaking to Music In Africa, the Ghanian star said: “Nasty C has a crazy style, very diverse […]

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M.I Quits Chocolate City

Nigerian sensational rapper,Jude Abaga a.k.a M.I has announced his exit from Chocolate City after 13 years of being under the record label. The announcement of his exit is coming hours after he dropped his 10th studio project titled “Judah EP”. M.I was signed to Chocolate City in 2008 and has since released four solo albums, […]

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Burna Boy announces US tour

There is no stoping the highly talented, Grammy-nominated Afro-fusion singer, Burna Boy as he has just released a brand new song titled “Odogwu.”The hit maker has also officially announced his U.S. tour titled “Twice as Tall” which is set to kick off on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Atlanta, GA at the Roxy. This is […]

Tiwa Savage Parts With Mavin Records, Joins Universal Music Group

The Universal Music group has announced through their Instagram account that they were “thrilled to welcome Tiwa Savage, one of Africa’s biggest stars to the family”. Tiwa Savage’s music will be released to more than 60 countries worldwide.  Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy has since sent out a farewell message to Tiwa to thank her for an “amazing seven […]