Author: Amadin

Nigeria is a country that continues to churn out multiple musical talents every year. This post will discuss 5 new artists currently making waves in 2019. Zlatan Ibile “Kapaichumarimarichopaco” is a tag formed by Zlatan Ibile, the person to whom the ‘Zanku’ credit goes, the new dance that has rocked the year. Zlatan has also cleverly made a song (“Zanku (Leg Work)”) to go with the move, which is boosting his popularity. The rapper’s features on “Able God” and “Jogor” has led to higher-profile collaborations with Davido (“Bum Bum”) and Burna Boy (Killin Dem”), which is introducing the charismatic talent…

From the stables of Ndani TV, the platform behind the widely-viewed Skinny Girl In Transit and Gidi Up, comes a spanking new web series titled: OGA! Pastor. The new series whose pilot episode premiered last week looks very promising. Ndani TV has since become a front-liner in Nigeria’s web series due to the success of their films in the past. OGA! Pastor captures the tumultuous life of Pastor Deoye Gesinde (Uzor Arukwe), a man of God who is also the founder of his growing church. It is written by Lani Aisida, the screenwriter behind successful films such as Rumour has…

Some music artists come to limelight and remain there for decades, serving generations with the gift of their art and remaining in their collective memory years later. However, some artists who were once the public delight and their songs were some sort of anthem for fans happen to vanish from our screens, playlists, and memories while they are still very much around. One of such artists is Ice Prince and it is fascinating how the once talented and rapper vanished while still making music. Ice Prince (real name, Panshak Zamani) is a former Chocolate City rapper who grew up in…

With the recent release of his single, Papa, to mark Fathers’ Day celebration, Mavin Records artist Johnny Drille is solidifying himself as Nigeria’s foremost Contemporary Folk artist. While the subject of most of his songs is love, his sound and lyrical technique are strong pointers to the genre under which his music falls. As with most folk songs, Johnny’s music always tells a story in enchanting and interesting ways. But there is a burning question considering how long he has been on the scene: when are we getting an album? Soon? Since the release of his debut hit track, Wait…

Music is life. There, I said it. It is an extremely difficult task to find a person who doesn’t love music. Even if it’s just a single song, musician, or genre – people tend to love one form of music or the other. There are countless reasons why music remains an essential aspect of human existence or condition and also why musicians are adored the world over. In this article, I intend to discuss the 10 reasons why music is good for you. You probably already know some of them. Relaxation Music helps you relax. Whatever your genre might be,…

“Burna Boy has not had a single bad song since his On a Spaceship(2015) album.” A friend, rapper, and music critic told me over the weekend. I agree. Not that the self-acclaimed African Giant has had a lot of bad songs anyway. It is just that his art has been on a steady yet increasingly appealing growth. Ask around, fifty percent of non-Burna Boy fans in 2015 have become fans now. The remaining fifty percent? They are just cool with him. How do you hear his song “Gbona” and not be moved? How do you prevent the gbedu from entering…

The first half of 2019 has been a really slow one for the Nigerian music scene pertaining to release hits. There have been a few fire songs for the past 5 months and fans were starting to make their dissatisfaction known online. The first half is wrapping up and the second is just 2 weeks away. And it seems like some of Naija’s finest artists have been waiting for this strategic time to strike. This weekend has been a weekend of so many musical gifts. So much so that we’ll be literally dancing into the second half of 2019. More…

Mazi, what is this thing you are wearing? A sweater? For this shenkele weather? Na wa o. Bia Egbon Jimoh, take your yeye eyes off my body o. The rain that fell last night didn’t reach your house? Haha! I did not notice the rain sef. I was warm throughout if you know what I mean. Hehe. How will you not be? When they have used public holiday to perforate this month like abacha sieve? Mazi, why does public holiday bother you? Will you not be paid by month end? See me see free time. Ehen, Egbon, by the way,…

Yaay! Thank God it’s Friday. It’s weekend again. Depending on what fun entails for you, there are a number of things you might want to do for your own relaxation starting from when you close from work today. Well, if you enjoy clubbing or bopping to music in your car, or you just like to dance (or twerk) horribly when no one is watching, so long your fun involves music, this is for you. This is a list of 5 new Naija songs that can help your weekend come alive: Yemi Alade – “Bounce” Yemi Alade, aka Mama Africa is…

It has been a while since we got a song from DMV superstar, Davido. We’ve been made aware of the possibility that he’s working on a new album although there has been no news about which artists will be featuring in the album. Since his international break, there have recent indications that he might be featuring a lot of international stars. However, in a recent post on Instagram, it is almost official that American rapper and actor, Ludacris, will be featuring in his forthcoming album. Ludacris posted a picture of him and Davido in a studio with the following caption:…

Remarks following the renaming of the Abuja National Stadium to Moshood Abiola National Stadium by the Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday during his Democracy day speech.

It has been a widely held view among people all over the country that the Federal Capital Territory, in all its beautiful magnificence, lacks a soul. nothing is farther from the truth than this. For one, every place inhabited by people possesses a soul. Another thing to note is that besides being the fastest growing city in West Africa, Abuja is shaping up to become Nigeria’s next cultural centre in a few years to come. Depending on what you enjoy doing, this article will discuss 5 things you can do for fun in Abuja. Visit Zuma Rock If you’re the…

The present-day Nigerian music scene is currently proliferated with indigenous rappers. With the likes of Olamide, Phyno, Zorro, and Reminisce leading the genre. Before now, it took a slow and painful growth to bring indigenous Nigerian music to a place of wide acceptance. And one of those painful incidents was the death of Dagrin. Born on 21 October 1987 as Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, Dagrin was an award-winning Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. The late Rapper attended Meiran community primary school, Roseille Nursery, and Primary School, Meiran Community High school and Egbado College. His style of rapping fused Yoruba, English and…

Last weekend, something happened in Abuja. DeClassical Arts & Entertainment and Seeing Through the Arts Productions in Conjunction with Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, brought to us a weekend of profound theatre experience. The show took place on the 7th and 8th of June in the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama. It held twice – 4 pm & 7 pm – for the two days. Legends is a musical production of Africa’s icons and cultures directed and produced by Gbenga Yusuf and Ayodele Ajayi. It was basically like Marvel’s Avengers, but with Africa’s Legends and music. Plus, you get…

Such a case is rarely the type we come across in the Nigerian music scene. The respect for copyright and intellectual property is hardly a conversation that comes up. Parts of artists’ songs are adopted/copied/tweaked for new songs by other artists without as little as an acknowledgement. Earlier this week, Nigerian singer, Jaywon called out Zlatan Ibile for plagiarising the lyrics to his 2014 hit song, This Year. In a comment posted on Instagram, the singer had said: “Asan wa sire, Asan wa s’ayo, Asan wa so gbogbo nkan, t’eyan fi ni ayo…… Tell the copy cats original is original…

Chelsea FC, Europa League winners are prepared to part company with Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo in the summer transfer window, provided an interested club meet their asking price.

It’s Democracy Day in Nigeria. June 12 from today becomes the day to commerate our democracy as well as remember MKO Abiola, as approved by President Buhari. Nigeria has come a long way, through military regimes, a civil war, several ethno-religious crises, and more. It’s a country that has been shaken to its foundation but has, somehow, refused crumble. As we commemorate our longest lasting democratic republic, let us reflect on all the opportunities and freedom democracy avails us and the lives lost in sacrifice for this. I have made a list of 10 songs about Nigeria to help us…

“Trusting in God, we have prayed together for Geraldine Udo and now we come to the last farewell. There is sadness in parting, but we take comfort in the hope that one day we shall see her again and enjoy her friendship although this congregation will disperse in sorrow, the mercy of God will gather us together again in the joy of his kingdom. Therefore let us console one another in the faith. Amen.” The priest read. “Amen.” The crowd circling the dug grave mumbled. The priest closed the prayer book and sprinkled holy water on the white casket lying…

Since the sad news of Avicii’s demise in April 2018, fans have been devastated for two reasons. One was about his death. The second one – and this sounds really selfish – is the question of whether we’ll ever hear new music from the late Electronic music producer and DJ, at least his unreleased ones, again. Fans were aware Avicii was working on a project shortly before his death. Earlier this year, it was announced that a posthumous album would be released shortly after his one year memorial. In mid April, a song “SOS” featuring Aloe Blacc was released off…

Last weekend was indeed an exhilarating experience for many music fans who attended Falz’s The Experience at Eko Convention Centre. It held on the night of Saturday, 8th June. Falz introduced on stage members of Sweet Boys Association, but not without a mild dramatic display from former Big Brother Africa (BBA) host, IK Osakioduwa, and comedians, Basket Mouth and JJC Skillz. They were assisted by their wives! When he eventually mounted the stage to perform some of his hit tracks, fans were virtually off their minds in excitement as he sang his hit songs, from “Hypocrite” to “Way”. Simi accompanied…

After the smashing success that was ALitFest18 which took place from 5th to 7th July 2018, Abuja Literary Society (ALS) prepares to hold the second edition of the literary and arts festival this July. The maiden edition, which marked the 20th anniversary of Abuja Literary Society, was tagged Nigeria to the World. It was designed to expose Nigerian creativity to the rest of the world. The event held at the Abuja Exhibition Pavilion, Garki Area 10 featuring panels on various issues pertaining to Nigerian creativity and contemporary society. There was also a film screening, a poetry grand slam, a children…