The New Yorker dances to the Lagos beat

Foremost American magazine The New Yorker has published a piece titled Beats Generation: The Nigerian musicians who are changing the sound of global pop on its September 24, 2018 issue. Listed amongst the credits for the piece are two Nigerians:…

Falz, Simi, Mayorkun & Adekunle Gold set to thrill at Nickfest as Indomie & DSTV join Nickelodeon as associate sponsors

After a successful family-centric first year, Nickelodeon in partnership with Maltina is thrilled to announce that the tickets to the second edition of NickFest are available – and parents can treat their families to a two-day extravaganza at the orange…

Nigerian music, how market in 2018? – Dami Ajayi

2018 has been a particularly slow year for Nigerian music lovers, especially of the mainstream persuasion. The year has gone past its mid-point and good songs accompanying the year’s progression are few and far between. Take a glance at any…

From Shaku Shaku to Russia, Issa Goal! – Dami Ajayi

Russia 2018 is upon us. Nigeria is one of the African countries to show off melanin and swagger in that uber-cold European country and we, Nigerians, are excited. As you know, nothing unites Nigeria better than a good game of…

Adekunle Gold shows maturity on “About 30” – Dami Ajayi

It’s been two years since Adekunle Gold’s self-titled album ‘Gold’ buzzed into our airwaves and consciousness. Many will agree that it was about time, he hit us with his sophomore effort, which he calls ‘About 30’. Adekunle Gold has been…

Ariya Repete: How Shina Peters, others thrilled Lagos music fans

Lagos music fans were treated to beautiful performances of Fuji and Juju music by frontline musicians including Sir Shina Peters, Adekunle Gold and Ibadan-based Fuji Sensation Taye Currency from Friday night until the early hours of Saturday during the semifinal…

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