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,…
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Sanusi Anselm writes short stories, poetry, essays, thought pieces and tweets. He is keenly fascinated by pop culture and how it influences contemporary society. He loves reading and telling stories of ordinary people living ordinary lives. There are few things in life better than having a long and stimulating conversation(on any topic) with him.
“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:…
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…
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…
The happiness of a marriage is threatened by a sudden sexual attraction between two old friends, this attraction exists only in a virtual reality video game. A cab driver stricken by loss attempts to avenge the death of his lover on a tech company. The life of a music superstar is almost ended by her manager, but not without salvaging her creative memory for posthumous use of creating new music. These are all valid concerns – threat to family, grief and loss of a loved one, exploitation of creative talents – and technology is at the very center of it.…
Months after the release of his “controversial” social commentary album, Moral Instruction, Folarin Falana aka Falz the Bahd Guy returns to his comical side of his music with a new single which he released a few days ago. His last album included social commentary songs in the likes of “Talk”, “Hypocrite”, “Johnny” highlighting different aspects of Nigeria’s shortcomings. Moral Instruction does this on the sampling of Fela’s music on the background. Before the album he’d released a video of his own version of Childish Gambino’s “This is America” which he titled “This is Nigeria”. The new song, Alakori, features Dice…
i knew you were snippets of a sad song composed of haunted memories that broke me into verses when the melodies are heard from a far away land plundered and riddled with torn dreams and emptied hopes i knew you were death offered in disguised sweetness of a love professed to lovelorn hearts like bitter syrups sipped in breathless quantities from rusted teaspoons i knew you were a battle field of long forgotten soldiers who fought tirelessly with heavy hearts and broken spirits not for the lost battle but for the fear of oblivion. i knew you were a den…
Sundays are unlike other days of the week among Nigerian families, especially the Christian ones. There are certain Sunday traditions that have become the norm in households across the Nigeria even though they are unwritten anywhere. Gospel Music The gospel artist, Buchi, must have sung “the gospel is not for Sunday morning alone” but for a lot of Nigerians, it is usually is. While people prepare for church, speakers are put on full blast to “Akanchawa”, Frank Edwards or Solomon Lange, depending on who’s playing. On other days you could hear a Wizkid or Olamide or Beyoncé. But not on…
Wizkid is a terrific musician. He has been on the music scene for about a decade. The growth of his career and the spread of his influence are just are remarkable. He has had so many hit songs since his debut hit track years ago.In anticipation of starboy’s forthcoming album, Made in Lagos, which he has teased so many times, I have put together 10 Wizkid songs worth revisiting as we wait. Listening to these songs will remind us of where this superstar is coming from as well as how far he’s come. “Holla At Your Boy” This is Wizkid’s…
Democracy day is around the corner. If you are one of the Abuja residents who have concerns that they may be bored now have no need to worry. Because Kizz Daniel will be storming Abuja on the 12th of June with his live in concert, as part of his No Bad Songz tour. The “Woju” superstar will be thrilling his Abuja fans at The Velodrome, Abuja National Stadium. The event is tagged Kizz Daniel Live in Concert. The organizers promise it to be one of the best concerts ever organized in Abuja. It is expected that the venue will be…
