*Truck crushes 2 soldiers, woman to death in Lagos (Nation)*Skales, Jaywon to perform at Lagos media event (Punch)

Truck crushes 2 soldiers, woman to death in Lagos (Nation) Two soldiers and a civilian have been killed in an accident at the Obadeyi area of Lagos. The deceased were said to have been inside a saloon car with registration…

Who Fela epp?: 5 Nigerian Artistes Inspired by Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Uzoma Ihejirika

Every year, all around the world, the life and works of Nigeria’s foremost musical icon, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s are commemorated with music, arts and fanfare at the weeklong Felabration festival.Founded 21 years ago by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, Felabration presents an opportunity to…

Who the f*ck is CKay? (Revisited) – Dami Ajayi

Those with retentive memory may remember the controversial and heated episode of Pulse’s flagship podcast, Loose Talk, where MI and Loose Kaynon came to clear the air about certain concerns with the three hosts of the show. Within a spirited…

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:…

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…

‘Call me Mr Love’ says Skales-Dami Ajayi

Brother Skales is the never say never guy, but you already know this if you copped his sophomore album. With clockwork accuracy and impressive creative flair, the rapper-turned-singer has come upon us with a third album in four years, a…

National Pride Endures as Star Lager Celebrates Fans and Gallant Eagles

Star Lager Beer continued its support for the Nigerian National team at the Super Eagles Dome in Lagos, as the squad faced Argentina in the make or mar final Group D game in Russia on Tuesday June 26th 2018. The Dome hosted thousands…

New MTV Base show takes fans into homes of Nigeria’s biggest celebrities

‘Celeb Living’, MTV Base’s new show will take fans behind the doors of their favourite Nigerian celebrities. A statement from the company said the show to be anchored by its VJs Folu Storms and Ehiz, will take viewers all over…

Niniola, Skales, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Naeto C, others have a chat on MTV Base’s Musicology

In the past decade Nigerian music has enjoyed a meteoric rise and we have gone from creating music solely for local consumption to becoming the largest export of African music which currently is at an overwhelming demand across the world.…

Praiz rewards students at UNILAG free concert

Several lucky University of Lagos (UNILAG) students on Friday, March 23, 2018 went home with amazing prizes like mobile phones and laptops amongst other exciting gifts at the just concluded, ‘Praiz Live in UNILAG’ concert. Moyo Payne, a UNILAG student,…

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