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EntertainmentMusicI Felt Angry When My Father Lost the Race to Be Inducted in Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame – Fela’s Daughter

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 30, 2021

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s daughter, Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, popularly known as Yeni, has said that she wished she had turned 60 earlier. This was due to the overwhelming show of love she received at the celebration of her diamond jubilee In an interview on Saturday, the media personality said, “It feels good to be 60 years old, though I don’t feel different from when I was 59. But at 60, I feel more celebrated as a person. I...

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EntertainmentMusicNewsBurnaboy, Adekunle Gold, Laycon, Others Rated 5 Most Played

PilotnewsMay 4, 2021

LAGOS — We are excited to keep you abreast of the trending songs in Nigeria, Best New Music currently rocking this fifth month of 2021, May. It’s time for you to update your playlist with the top 5 most streamed new songs for the week according to Audio Mack. Burnaboy- Kilometre booked the first place as the most stream new song for the week while Adekunle Gold – It Is What It Is was placed...

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EnvironmentMusicPeopleI Got Married at 20, and Divorced at 22 – Don Jazzy

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 4, 2021

Popular music producer, Don Jazzy, has disclosed that he got married 18 years ago to an American model and writer, Michelle, but was divorced two years after the wedding. The popular Don Baba J posted his wedding picture, where the couple were seen in a warm embrace on his verified Instagram account. The Mavin boss explained that he got the divorce because he made music his priority. He wrote, “For so long, everyone keeps asking...

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BusinessEntertainmentMusicHow I Featured Adeboye In My New Song – Tim Godfrey

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 30, 2021

Popular gospel artiste, Tim Godfre, has revealed how he featured the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in his new song. The Gospel singer revealed this during a listening event for his new music project. He said, “When Daddy GO travels, it is countries that host him. How did God show us so much favour? If God asks you to take a step, please jump; so long as...

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EntertainmentMusicNewsNigeriaTalent Hunt: D’banj Gifts N6m to Upcoming Artiste, Others

PilotnewsMarch 30, 2021

ABUJA — Popular Nigerian artiste, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly called D’banj, has rewarded five young talented Nigerians with one million naira each to develop themselves. The reward came through the CREAM Platform, Nigeria’s premiere creative reward platform founded by D’banj and supported by Heritage Bank. A statement by Chief Damian Okoroafor, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CREAM Platform, said that five other fans of D’banj got N200,000.00 each after an electronic random picking of numbers....

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EntertainmentMusicBurna Boy, Wizkid`s Grammy Awards inspiration to Nigerian youths-APC

PilotnewsMarch 15, 2021

ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria’s Afrobeat stars, Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid awards at the 63rd 2021 Grammys in Los Angeles was an inspiration to Nigerian youths. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary of APC Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Akpanudoedehe said winning the awards was unarguably Nigeria’s biggest moment on the...

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Arts & CultureEntertainmentMusicDavido Named One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine

PilotnewsFebruary 17, 2021

ABUJA — The Nigerian superstar, Davido hit another milestone as he was named one of the next 100 most influential people in the world for 2021 by Time Magazine. Davido in his reaction wrote on his social media platforms: ‘Proud to be included in the inaugural #TIME100Next list”. Meanwhile, the excerpt for the selection of Davido was written by Nigerian rapper and BBNaija Lockdown season 5 winner Laycon, according to the magazine. It reads, “Davido...

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EntertainmentMusicNigeriaDJ Cuppy Hosting #CuppyGoldDust on Thursday

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 11, 2021

Nigerian popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has taken to her social media pages to announce that she is ready for the first-ever online conference of her foundation, called #CuppyGoldDust. Aside from music, the billionaire’s daughter is passionate about her foundation, Cuppy Foundation, which was launched in July 2018. In November 2019, the foundation organized the Gold Gala where it raised over ₦5bn for the Save the Children initiative. Her billionaire...

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Arts & CultureEntertainmentMusicFela Nominated for Rock and Roll 2021 Hall of Fame

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 11, 2021

The late Afrobeat legend, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, popularly known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honor as he was being nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The late musician and activist was nominated alongside other international artists such as JAY-Z, Dionne Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden and Carole King. He could also be inducted on his first-ever nomination. The Water No Get Enemy crooner...

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EntertainmentMusicNewsNigeriaWizkid Has Been My Idol from The Beginning of His Career till Now – Terri

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 6, 2021

Akewe Terry Daniel often referred to as Terri, who is signed to Wizkid’s record label, Starboy Entertainment, has revealed that he has been admiring the Wizkid from the beginning of his career till the present. Terri featured on Wizkid’s hit song in 2018, ‘Soco’, alongside another signee of the label, Spotless and Ceeza Milli. The youngster said, “From the beginning of Wizkid’s career till now he is my idol. Before anyone knew he would be...

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