The real issue at the root of the problem the online media is facing in the music industry in Nigeria is content curation. In 2010 when I first moved to the US for college, things were changing in the ...

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“We cannot give it up,” a singer says, as he takes a drag from his spliff. “Without this weed, there is no music in Nigeria." Another song which seek’s to also elevate weed is Ice Prince’s 2013 single ...

Former US President Barack Obama has once again celebrated the global influence of Nigerian music, featuring multiple Afrobeats stars in his highly anticipated 2025 playlist.

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The 2025 Grammy Awards were a defining moment for Nigerian music, as Tems made history by winning her second Grammy. This achievement not only celebrated her extraordinary talent but also highlighted ...

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In just three short years, Nigerian street-pop savant Asake has become a giant in African music, meeting Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in a place it took them three times that span to reach. What’s ...

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Rapper Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Ojogwu has addressed critics and celebrated his contributions to hip-hop. In a recent interview, he hammered the impact of his work and dismissed doubts about his ...

Veteran Nigerian music producer, filmmaker, and cultural icon Obafemi “Femi” Lasode has passed away at the age of 70. His death was announced on Friday, July 25, 2025, by the former President of the ...

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