SIM-NIN Linkage: NCC gives update on 11.2m blocked mobile lines (DailyTrust) The Nigerian Communications Commission has confirmed that telecom operators have barred all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) which have yet to be linked to their owners’ National Identity Numbers (NINs). …
DecemberIssaVybe: FirstBank celebrates female singers, sponsors ‘A Night of Queens’ concert — Bolaji Israel
It promises to be a spectacular celebration of extraordinary talent as FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier bank takes centre stage as the lead sponsor of the highly anticipated ‘A Night of Queens’ concert. The all-female showcase of musical and creative talents will…
Chike’s “Boo of the Booless” is a landmark achievement, forgive its crass title – Dami Ajayi
Chike took a long winding road to making an album but in February 14, 2020, he dropepd his debut, a Valentine day’s gift to a teeming horde of expectant if not exasperated fans. Chike did exactly what vocal powerhouse Waje…
Waje, Yinka Davies, Segun Adefila delight as Legends Musical makes Abuja debut
One of the most critically acclaimed shows on the Lagos theatre circuit – Legends, Kings and Kingdoms: The Musical opened for the first time in Abuja to packed crowds and rave reviews. The musical drama, produced by Seeing through the…
Waje’s “Red Velvet” is made for lazy Saturday mornings – Dami Ajayi
Five years after her self-titled and critically acclaimed debut, Words Aren’t Just Enough, Waje, whose stage moniker is styled after that acronym, hits us with her long-waited sophomore album called Red Velvet. With 10 songs lasting 42 minutes, it is…
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…
World Music Day takes over, as couples ball, a film fest and other events
It’s Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! Aleqs Notal, Skata…