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Watch as Laycon Performs for the Grammy Recording Academy

Former BBN Winner and rapper, Laycon dropped a sterling performance at the Grammy Recording Academy with the single “All Over Me”. The song is one of his favorites from his latest album which he released just recently titled “Shall We Begin”. The singer performed the single in laid-back and calming style while receiving backup from an African-themed band which makes the entire presentation delectable. This single of Laycon was featured at the Grammy Academy’s platform reserved for promoting rising music stars dubbed “Press Play At Home” and the performance from him crowned his support from the academy. The album is still raving hot and the rapper isn’t distracted by the BBN reunion where there’s a lot of drama as he is now focused on his music. Watch his performance below. [embedded conten...

Rema announces debut album title “Rave & Roses”

Jonzing World music star Rema is ready to drop debut album as he announces “Rave & Roses”.  Divine Ikubor better known by his stage name Rema has gotten his fans excited with the announcement of his debut album. In a tweet the singer told fans his debut studio album would be called “Rave & Roses“. Sometime ago, Rema labeled his kind of music as Afro-rave and he is sure going to make the label stick. After years of his professional debut as an artist the “Iron Man” crooner would be giving fans an LP. In the past he has dropped banging EPs like “Rema”, “Bad Commando”, “Freestyle” etc. In another bit of good news Rema celebrated garnering over 200 million streams on Spotify. The singer is yet to give fans an official release date for his album. Album – Rave & Roses. — REMA (@...

A Timeline of Burna Boy’s Career Which Led To His BET Domination

The BET Award for Best International Act is an award given to honour the outstanding achievements of international artists from around the world every year. This award is not to be confused with the “BET Award for Best International Act: Africa” which was an award given to honor the outstanding achievements of international artists from Africa every year before being combined with other BET Award international acts. It was a category that was introduced to the BET Awards in 2018 and the inaugural winner was Davido, who won the award off his perfect year run in 2017. REVIEW: Apart From Braggadocio, Burna Boy’s “Kilometre” Is On Various Context Davido had three monster hits spread across the year. “If” ruled for the first quarter of the year, “Fall” held it down from summer to the fall of th...

“I’m Done With Alcohol and Smoking” – Peruzzi After Obama DMW’s Death

DMW star singer, Peruzzi has vowed to quit smoking and alcohol consumption following the death of Obama DMW. Assumptions are going wild as to the sudden death of Obama DMW who died on the 29th of June after complaining of difficulties in breathing. He was buried today in his Epe hometown amidst tears and eulogies on social media. However, a close pal of the deceased, Peruzzi has avowed to stop smoking and drinking as he figured that his colleague must have died from the excessive consumption of both which led to his heart failure. This was revealed in a chat the singer had with a colleague while they spoke about the death of Obama DMW. Peruzzi said he was with Obama in the studio while the deceased was busy eating rice and they hung out with Davido, only for him to die the next day from he...

Obama DMW Finally Laid to Rest At His Hometown in Epe

Former orderly, road manager and close associate of Davido, Uthman Ademola Habeeb has been finally laid to rest in Epe. He was buried pronto according to Islamic rites which dictates interment within 24 hours. The former aide to Davido and CEO of Obama Music Worldwide died of heart failure on the 29th of June, 2021 after he walked into the hospital in Lekki all by himself to complain of having difficulties in breathing. Prior to his death, he had dined with the DMW crew including Peruzzi and Davido in the studio and never complained of any ailment. His death came as a shock and the third time Davido will be losing a close associate to the cold hands of death. First it was Tagbo, and then his bodyguard Tunji and now Obama. May his soul rest in peace. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you ...

Bella Shmurda Graduates From Lasu After Final Exams

Nigerian singer and Dangbana Republik helmsman, Bella Shmurda has graduated from Lasu. The singer signed out of the Lagos State University after four years combining studies and music. Recall that he was spotted last week going to his write his exams with some police escorts. He’s finally closed that chapter after he wrote his final exams today. He was seen on social media hailing himself and chanting “Signing Out” as some fans clustered around him to sign on his white shirt. More wins for the Fineboy bella who is gearing up for more products as he had already shared a snippet of a video to be out soon on his Instagram page. Congratulations Bella and time to devote into the music full time. Watch video below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates ...

Working With Wizkid Was A Privilege, Bella Shmurda Says

Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has revealed that it was a privilege working with Wizkid and that he sure had a good time. The singer was sometime this year spotted in Ghana with Big Wiz and they both worked on a song together. In an interview session held on Instagram live with Adesope Olajide a music journalist, Bella Shmurda says it was his first time of meeting the renowned afrobeat superstar and joked that indeed he was a short man. According to him, he was called by Wikzid to come work with him in Ghana which he hurriedly obliged and attested that they had fun since Wizkid’s energy was just super. Bella has been one of the most featured artists this season by other Nigerian artists and really doing great for himself. See the Instagram post below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When yo...

Davido’s close associate Obama DMW reported dead

One of Davido’s close pals Obama DMW has been reported dead by close sources.  Another sad news has emanated from Davido’s camp as one of his loyal men has been confirmed dead. It has only been a couple of months since Davido lost his bodyguard Tunji who fell ill briefly before his demise. The news of Obama’s death filtered in this Tuesday, June 29. Until his death Obama DMW was one of Davido’s orderlies and CEO of Obama Music Worldwide. About a year ago, Obama signed singer Ayanfe to his record label. The news has lowered the morale of members of the 30BG as this is the second loss is such a short time. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, cha...

BET Awards 2021: Burna Boy wins Best International Act

Congratulations are in order for Nigerian Afrofusion singer Burna Boy who has won the “Best International Act” at the BET Awards 2021.  Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy won his third BET Award as “Best International Act” at the just concluded Black Entertainment Television awards ceremony. Burna Boy is the first Nigerian and African artist to win the award back to back three times. The year 2021 has been massive so far for the “Ye” crooner. Earlier in the year, the singer won his first Grammy award and only received the plaque some few weeks ago. Fans of the singer, colleagues and music lovers are sending in their congratulatory messages to the singer. On like the other times, Burna Boy was present to receive his award in person to load cheers from the audience. Congrats to @Bur...

DaBaby Announces Collaboration With Davido, To Be In Nigeria For Video Shoot

Famed American rapper, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk popularly known as DaBaby has announced a collaboration with Davido. The singer said that fans should anticipate a new song from him and his Nigerian counterpart which will be out pretty soon. The singer gave the notice while speaking at the 2021 BET Awards that took place in Los Angeles. He added that he’ll be in Nigeria for the video shoot next week and fans should expect something massive. The duo had previously announced that they will be collaborating together on a new sound that will reign as the song of the summer. They’re keeping to their word and tagging it with a video shoot. DaBaby who once said he has Nigerian roots, got four nominations at the 2021 BET Awards in four different categories. See his Instagram post below. You Deserve to...

Watch As P Diddy Meets Burna Boy For The First Time After He Produced “Twice As Tall” Album

Veteran American rapper, P Diddy has finally met with Burna Boy for the first time after he executive produced his “Twice As Tall Album”. In a short clip shared by Burna Boy, the American rapper and his Nigerian colleague were seen in an emotional moment with surprise and glee on their faces as they met and hugged. P Diddy in the clip said it was great moment for him meeting Burna Boy who he produced the legendary album for. He added that he worked on the album during the peak of the pandemic in 2020 and it turned out to be great. The reunion was quite a special for one for the duo and you can see all over the clip. See post below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to mee...

Singer, Duncan Mighty Finds Love Again Months After Splitting Up With Ex-Wife

Nigerian singer, Duncan Mighty has found love again after fighting with his ex-wife and drawing the curtain on their relationship. The singer had revealed that his ex-wife tried to kill him using fetish means, lied against him about domestic abuse and connived with her mother to inflict sickness upon him so they could inherit his properties. He provided evidence to his claims and further alleged that she tried to poison him severally with food and via his bathing water for two years. But it appears the Port Harcourt-based singer has moved on as he shared of short clip of him kissing his new found love on Instagram. Duncan Mighty was married to Vivien in a lavish wedding and both have stayed as couple for three years with three children before the marriage collapse eventually. See his Insta...