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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has said that he has invited the Department of State Services, DSS, to join in the ongoing investigation into the death of Mohbad, the late singer. The Governor who disclosed this in a social media post on Tuesday said it was to boost the investigation, adding that he also gave an order that anyone behind Mohbad’s death should be brought to book. “I would like to assure everyone that...

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The management of Splash FM, one of the leading radio stations in Nigeria, has placed an indefinite ban on broadcasting Naira Marley songs across all its stations in the country. The latest development was contained in an internal memo that was circulated to members of staff of the media organisation on Monday. The radio station cited the ongoing police investigation into the tragic death of musician Mohbad, a former signee under Naira Marley’s Marlian Records...

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Nigerian R&B sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made this year’s TIME’s 100 Next list. The list celebrates 100 young persons around the world making reputable feats and shaping the future across health, climate, business, sports, the arts, and more. In her commentary on Tems, Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige compared the singer to legendary musician Nina Simone. “Tems is in a class all by herself because no other artist sounds like her....

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Popular content creator Erekere, who is known for his ability to steal from unsuspecting victims in his skits, caused a buzz on social media recently after he shared a video when he stole one of Rema’s Headies awards. In the video, the skit maker strolled past Mavin Records building in Victoria Island, Lagos and at the end of the clip, he was spotted with a merchant in his attempt to sell one of the awards...

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Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has passed on at the age of 27, leaving fans and the Nigerian music community in deep mourning. Mohbad breathed his last on Tuesday. The cause of his death is yet to be made public. An unsigned statement supposedly by a family member posted on the singer’s social media pages read, ” It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Promise Oladimeji Aloba...

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It was in 1998 that Tony Oneweek’s gyration masterpieces hit every nook and cranny of Nigeria and went on to dominate the music space throughout that year and the subsequent years. Very popular in his “U go Bow” album, was “Onwa December,” or December season. This particular song so remarkably connected with people that it became the symbol of the Christmas season for many years. The reception to the song remained energetic and the crowd...

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Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Burna Boy is grabbing the spotlight once again, and this time around, it is for his outstanding contribution to the growth of hip-hop. The world-renowned artist was among the top nominees for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta with seven nods out of the 17 award categories. The self-acclaimed African Giant was nominated for the ‘Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year’, ‘Best Live Performer’, ‘Lyricist of the Year’ and ‘Hustler of the...

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Mavin Records signees Rema and Ayra Starr, at the 16th Headies Awards, won the ‘best male artist’ and ‘best female artist’ of the year awards, respectively. The annual show that recognise outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry took place on Sunday night at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This year’s show was themed ‘Celebrating African Renaissance.’ Ayra Starr was pitted against Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, while Rema...

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Singers and songwriters from northern Nigeria are gradually coming out of their shells to talk about the wanton destruction of lives, livelihood, and property in the region. The most prominent is Apostle Victor Micah Bulus, a.k.a Autan Zaki Ikon Allah, who stirs up the hornet’s nest with his music. Yet a decade ago, there was no such outcry from northern singers. Emmanuel Obiejemba, an independent music composer/producer based in Jos, Plateau State, told The West...

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Some excited female fans of Rema gave the Nigerian singer their brassieres during his concert at the Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas, on Friday night. Video of the moment Rema picked up the numerous bras thrown on stage by female fans, and showering compliments on the owner of a white bra has gone viral on social media. Rema had enough bras to open up a shop😭pic.twitter.com/aWSTNtrrtB — Malik🦇 (@MalikBackk) July 29, 2023 Rema, real...

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