The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the nominees for the 13th edition of Africa’s biggest youth awards set to hold on December 16, 2018 at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Named…
How “33” Export is deepening friendship through consumer engagement
‘33’ Export Lager Beer, a premium quality lager beer that was launched into the Nigerian market in 1979 and has since evolved beyond being a brand with the normal customer- brand exchanges into a brand that truly cares about deepening…
Shoot me; but Yemi Alade is No. 1 – Dami Ajayi
In a music industry skewed towards male musicians, a handful of female Nigerian musicians have distinguished themselves. Think Omawumi, Waje, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Simi—but not necessarily in that order. As an aside, there is hardly any order…
Simi, Femi Kuti blend unique flavours in Port Harcourt
Music maestro Femi Kuti and the soulful songstress Simi will take centre stage for a unique blend of music and flavours on Saturday, October 13 at Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The organisers have said that those who attend…
Step aside Simi, I am here —Jola Bello (Tribune)
Mojolaoluwa Bello, popularly called Jola Bello is a budding songstress. A native of Ibadan in Oyo State, she is the youngest of five sisters. The dainty and diminutive 400-Level Geography student at the University of Ibadan recently released a single…
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…
Simi pulls a Sheyi Shay, to star in Kunle Afolayan’s new film
Singer Simi, like Sheyi Shay, is extending her acting skills to the big screen as she takes a role in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Mokalik’. The movie tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who must make his choice in life, in…
Pasuma, Kizz Daniel, Simi, Phyno, others thrill Lagos fans at “33” Export City of Friends Concert
Nigerian musicians Phyno, Kizz Daniel, Simi, 9ice, Small Doctor and the country’s Fuji maestro, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, with comedians MC Shakara and Gordons excited music, comedy lovers and fans at the “33” Export City of Friends Concert in Lagos. The event…
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…