Universal Music Group acquires majority stake in Mavin Global

The Universal Music Group purchased a majority stake in Nigerian record company Mavin Global, the iconic label founded by Don Jazzy that is home to Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon and Ladipoe, among others. The deal is expected to be completed…

*2 suspects arrested as police search for businessman behind drugs smuggling in Lagos (Vanguard)*You need help, Atiku blasts Tinubu over economic crisis (DailyTrust)

2 suspects arrested as police search for businessman behind drugs smuggling in Lagos (Vanguard) The Lagos State Police Command has heightened efforts to track down a businessman responsible for smuggling expired drugs into the state. According to findings, the drugs…

*Ayra Starr placed on bed rest, misses US shows (Tribune)*UTME: JAMB warns schools against confiscating candidates’ registration SIMs (DailyTrust)

Ayra Starr placed on bed rest, misses US shows (Tribune) Singer Ayra Starr is set to miss her shows in different cities of the United States over ill health. In a statement on her Instagram story on Sunday night, the…

*Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation)*Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum’s list of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022 (Tribune)

Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted pardon to 104 inmates in the five custodial centres. He signed the release order on December 28 based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on…

*Ayra Star apologises over sultry outfit to an event (Vanguard)*Lagos deploys 16 new ways to tackle violence against women, girls (Guardian)

Ayra Star apologises over sultry outfit to an event (Vanguard) Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe known professionally as Ayra Starr, has tendered an apology to Nigerians over the skimpy outfit she wore to a recent event. The singer was criticized…

Top 10 Nigeria music countdown: Ayra Starr comes first with multiple No. 1 songs in Nigeria (Vanguard)

Afrobeats superstar singer, Ayra Starr set a new record by becoming the first female Nigerian musician to have multiple No. 1 songs in Nigeria with her smash hit single, ‘Rush’. “Rush” at No. 1 released under Mavin Records also ends…

AFRIMMA 2022 : Ayra Starr, BNXN get nominations

The 2022 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) nominations are dominated by young singers led by Ayra Starr, Rema, Ruger, and BNXN. After two years of virtual shows due to the impact of the pandemic, AFRIMMA Awards are set to return…

Ayra Starr features Kelly Rowland on new single

Fast-rising artiste, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has featured American vocalist, Kelly Rowland, on the remix of her hit single, Bloody Samaritan. The duo had hinted at the collaboration back in January after Ghanaian-American author, Larry Ossei-Mensah, made…

Full List: Wizkid leads 2022 Headies Awards nominees

The 15th annual Headies Awards are coming to America from Nigeria for the first time. The star-studded event will take place live from Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on September 4. With categories including rookie of the year, best…

*Okada riders protest alleged police extortion, harassment in Ejigbo, Lagos (Guardian)*LASG partners GIZ to increase job creation (Punch)

Okada riders protest alleged police extortion, harassment in Ejigbo, Lagos (Guardian) Commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders in Ejigbo, a Lagos suburb, have protested alleged extortion and harassment of their members by members of the Nigeria Police in…

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