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Vector & MI Abaga – “Crown of Clay”, Could Be That Nigerian Hip-Hop Is More Hopeful?
“Crown of Clay”, is purely historic, it journeys on West African and black people’s experiences. However, Nigerian Hip-hop seems to be outgrowing her skirts where mainstream rappers create diss tracks, share blunt notions of their supremacy and kingship amongst culture enthusiasts and her few core listeners. Hip-hop culture is near fall in Nigeria and it would take a strong sense of realization and a kind of refocus to make it rise again to some extent, beef tracks that might lead to separation isn’t worth more than when two great lyricists make songs and settle for greatness as they set up the release of their joint EP – “Crown of Clay”. RELATED: Ice Prince ft Oxlade – “Kolo”, Savors The Same Great Taste Of Ice Prince Rap In 2010, The Review Crown of Clay’s creators (Vector & MI Abaga...
Rapper CDQ Becomes Brand Ambassador for Jagermeista
Nigerian rapper CDQ Olowo has just penned a deal with the Nigerian arm of Jagermeista, a German beer brand. The endorsement sees the rapper on the news again and this time, with some more positive undertones. The last time CDQ was on the news, was when he revealed details of a fracas between Burna Boy and Nigerian ex-international footballer, Obafemi Martins. Everything is water under the bridge now and the rapper is excited with a deal that will see him enjoy mouthwatering packages as a brand ambassador. The rapper who took to his Twitter page to share photos of the deal, said the universe has a special way of rewarding a positive heart and that it will always work in favor of the positive heart. Check out photos of the deal below as shared by CDQ Olowo. The universe has its way of compen...
Rapper, AKA Reacts to Burna Boy’s Grammy as Twitter User Trolls Him
South African Rapper, AKA has replied a troll on twitter who attempted to drag him over Burna Boy’s recent achievement. AKA and Burna Boy were at loggerheads during the Xenophobia crisis that rocked South Africa in 2019 as both music stars attacked each other verbally in the interest of their respective countries. Ever since, there’s been clouds of doubt surrounding the cordial relationship between both acts. However, at the backdrop of the recently concluded 63rd Grammy Awards that saw Burna Boy coasting home to victory with his first ever Grammys, congratulations have been pouring in from all angles and a twitter user decided to troll AKA. The troll with the user id JimKEnnyx had asked AKA what he thinks about the award won by the Nigerian star and he shocked the user with his reply. “Bu...
Singer, Barry Jhay Out of Police Nest, Recounts Terrible Ordeal
Nigerian Singer, Barry Jhay has been released from police custody in Ghana after being held for alleged murder. The singer who wanted a Ghanaian version of a vacation, met more than he bargained for when he was beaten by his manager and arrested after the said the manager committed suicide. Recall that Barry Jhay was arrested on the 7th of March, when his manager Kashy committed suicide in Ghana. He was accused of being behind the death and was seriously being investigated while in detention. The singer has however been vindicated by the police even as his manager Kashy has since been buried. Barry recounts his terrible ordeal in the past weeks after being freed from police custody today, and has thanked everyone who stood by him through those dark times. He shared his ugly experience via ...
Ice Prince ft Oxlade – “Kolo”, Savors The Same Great Taste Of Ice Prince Rap In 2010, The Review
Ice Prince, in the last decade of Nigerian hip-hop, is worthy to be referred to as the prince of rap; who sits directly next to the most honored Nigerian rap Chairman, M.I Abaga, who represents a well-deserved monument and a king in Nigerian hip-hop to date.He was the former CEO of (Chocolate City Music). Panshak Henry Zamani, 36, joined the lift that elevated hip-hop in Nigeria as he also expanded the culture and its hinges across the diaspora. ”Oleku”, is the 2010 Ice Prince’s breakthrough track while in Choc City, that record uplifted his career and held visible proof of his dominance in the Nigerian music industry at that time. RELATED: DanDizzy: The Best African Freestyle Entertainer He literally transited on various scales and ranges, from “Everybody Loves Ice Prince” his debut album...
Kanye West Wins a Grammy Award for His “Jesus is King” Album
Veteran music sensation and rapper, Kanye West bagged a Grammys for his first gospel album “Jesus is King”. This comes as a mega feat for Kanye considering the backdrop of the album. He once rolled as an international secular super star, won tons of awards, and made massive fortune before delving into a category no one saw coming. It’s his 8th Grammy Award and the very first in the Gospel Category. Kanye coasted home to victory with “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” at the just concluded 63rd Grammy Awards held on March 14, 2021, for his gospel album which was released in October 2019. The album was pretty much teased prior to it’s release but surmounted the hurdles with a Grammy. Although, this is a difficult point in Kanye’s life as a divorce with his wife Kim Kardashian is under...
“This is a Victory for Nigeria” – Davido Reacts to Burna Boy, Wizkid Grammy Awards
Davido has reacted to the recent Grammy Awards won by the Nigerian duo of Burna Boy and Wizkid, saying it’s a victory for Nigeria. Yesterday, history was made on the international scene as the legendary duo of Wizkid and Burna Boy went home with their Grammy Awards in different categories. Burna Boy won the Grammys after his second successive nomination and won it with his “Twice as Tall album”, while Wizkid won the awards with his “Black Skin Girl” Video performance as he was featured by international songstress, Beyonce. The achievement had sent Nigerians all over the world into fits of excitements as they hailed their exports and congratulated them for representing and making the country proud. Nigerian international super star, Davido wasn’t left out of the excitement as he also ...
Brown Skin Girl: Wizkid wins Grammy Award at the 63rd Grammys
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid has just won his first Grammy Award at the 63rd Grammys. The results are out and Wizkid has won a Grammy Award for his contribution to Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl“. Wizkid was part of the writers and singers on the record alongside Saint Jhn, Blue Ivy and Beyonce. Last year, the organisers of the Grammy announced that “Brown Skin Girl” was nominated in the Best Music Video category. This win is a huge win for Afrobeats in general as we now have a contemporary Nigerian singer clinging a Grammy Award. We are excited about Wizkid’s Grammy Award win. Congratulations to the Starboy. Wizkid just won his first Grammy👏👏👏#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/yFL9zgyF4o — zuka (@feran_dc) March 14, 2021 You Deserve to Make Money Even W...
Twice As Tall: Burna Boy wins Grammy Award at the 63rd Grammys
Nigerian singer and self-styled African Giant Burna Boy wins his first Grammy Award at the ongoing 63rd Grammy Awards. The “Twice As Tall” album has won the Global Music Album at the ongoing Grammy awards, due to COVID-19, the event was made virtual. The Grammys organisers have announced Burna Boy’s recent album “Twice As Tall” as the winner in the renamed “Best World Music Album” category. It was released in 2020 with Diddy as the executive producer and was nominated later that year for the 63rd Grammy awards. This is Burna Boy’s second attempt in the category and the first Grammy win of his music career. Nigerians are so excited for him as one of the few exclusive Nigerian singers to win a Grammy. Earlier, we announced that Wizkid won the Grammy for his contribution to Beyonce’s “Brown S...
DanDizzy: The Best African Freestyle Entertainer
DanDizzy, born in the 90s from Nigeria as Daniel Darius Tuotamuno, is the best rap freestyle entertainer from Africa. Perhaps you are a freestyle rapper and feel very talented enough, smart, and qualified to conquer the walls, undisputable Nigerian king of freestyle, DanDizzy, has built for himself in the freestyle game since 2013 till date, from the southern part of Nigeria, in Portharcourt; then you can head south, it’s his territory where he sprouted and grew from. Meanwhile, as you head, accompany care & caution: because he is a freestyle beast and as you approach him to prove yourself a worthy challenge, I kneel by the side and pray for your homecoming to be safely warm and kind, as I trust you would become an instructional edifice to your kind because he would trample and bruise ...
African Superstar, Teni The Entertainer Stuns In New Pictures Ahead of Album Release
Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer, TENI the ENTERTAINER releases refreshingly new pictures ahead of the release of her highly anticipated debut album ‘WONDALAND’, which was crafted over two years ago, across six cities. Depicting her Wondaland album theme of love and a rollercoaster of emotions, TENI the ENTERTAINER goes all out to capture the essence of this project in vivacious pictures where her bubbly personality shines through, reflecting the best versions of herself. Influenced by everyone from King Wasiu Ayinde and King Sunny Ade to Dolly Parton, the social media sensation is known for mixing an array of genres into her music, including Afrobeats, pop, R&B, and more. March 19, 2021, is a date that brims with suspense and excitement as TENI the ENTERTAINER ...
Music Producer, Rexxie Acquires New Home
Music producer and singer, Rexxie acquires a new luxury home in Lagos. He joins the list of other cohorts in the music industry like Don Jazzy and Fireboy who recently acquired new homes in Lagos. The music producer took to his Instagram page to share photos of the house while thanking God for the new addition. He said it can only be God and not man to have granted him the resources to afford such a luxury home. The producer who recently featured Mohbad in the single “Ko Kpor Ke” was born in Anambra state, Nigeria, and has been on the scene for quite a while. He’s been associated with star acts like Naira Marley, Zlatan, Lil Kesh and others. See photo of the new house below as shared on his Instagram page @rexxiepondabeats. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onli...
