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Acts To Watch Out For In 2022
1dabanton’s “No Wahala” off his debut studio album “Original Vibe Machine”, is where the magic lies. While his “No Wahala” could replicate another meteoric success like C-Kay’s “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah)”, Banton is on the move. He first released the record off the album and currently, the track has recorded more than 3million views on YouTube, after some months of release 2021 has been a good year in the Nigerian music landscape. It has been filled with ushering part of the most successful creators into larger music spaces, like Wizkid’s “Essence” alongside Tems made an impact on pop culture. The record also accompanied a remix with Justin Bieber on the album’s deluxe version, and it has successfully got nominated for the 2022 G...
WIN $250 In The Future is Near Music Competition
This is a music competition for the metaverse sponsored by the Near Network and C1 foundation. Our purpose at C1 foundation is to help upcoming artists live up to their fullest potential by guiding and sponsoring the production of their music and also minting (uploading) their songs on our marketplace where their songs are sold as NFTs. Instructions: 1. Click this link to take you to the registration page: ” beacons.ai/C1foundation ” 2. Follow this link to create a Near wallet ” https://wallet.near.org/ ” (p.s: Ensure you write down your seed phrase in a secure location as that would be the only way to access your account) 3. Create a 1-minute song to the provided instrumental 4. Your song must be inspired by the theme “The Future is Near” you...
Ballon D’or: 2kings, Wizkid, and Burna Boy Takes Afrobeats Thrones Together, but rules Separately.
Now, let’s take our gaze back to the record which unravels the current state of the kingship of these two cultural icons: Wizkid & Burna Boy. BallonD’or from the theme’s context to the record is defined as 2kings seated on the throne. They’ve found several things in common, works together to bridge the gap in their industry, and also set gaze towards conquering every part of the space together. After birthing success on their last year career run, acquiring Grammy plaques each for their expansive contributions to the culture; they invest in making records and have become an inspiration to generations. It has become evident and glaring that the Afro-culture has birthed two kings, Burna Boy and Wizkid, currently, who have the most glory in dominating African music, it is shared...
DJ Neptune Cares About Bringing African Creators and Exposing the Culture in New Album “Greatness 2.0”
The project was good enough and Neptune understands how to bring cultures closer, both from the acts, the sounds, and as he innovates completely. Well, his previous effort dished out with an army of creators across Africa was cultural enough as much as the sophomore which he collectively puts together and showcased what a range of cultural experiences can bring. DJ Neptune is one of the most creative Nigerian DJ so far, in 2018 when he dished out the first volume of “Greatness” which cuts across diverse sounds and serves as his debut album housing a plethora of West African and Eastern creators; in 2021, he brings the culture much closer, innovating trendy sounds with it as well as a range of superstars he took alongside. Nigerian creators are dominant on the album. With a range of exhilar...
Ruger’s Talents Becomes More Evident On Second Wave
Second Wave is more evidence of his talents and seeks after connecting a particular demography with it. Second Wave becomes aware of this knowledge and races after it, although a couple of the essence of the track has a stronger relationship with his debut extended play in 2019, now, it becomes intentionally evident as he tends to connect with Gen Z through topics of the project, the slang most especially which connotes strong meaning and relationship around this same set of audience. Ruger and his look sustain a unique identity, with his talents taking another shape on the pensively structured sophomore extended play. “Second Wave” emboldens his talents and makes them evident after dishing out his most promising debut in 2019 titled “Pandemic”. With Second Wave, Ruger attempts the explora...
The Full Meaning of O.M.A.H.L.A.Y The Artiste Acronym Episode 05
Omah Lay is an incredible young superstar whose music has a perfect way to connect and relate with Gen Z oftentimes. Although, a few of his artistry has also learned to link with the older adult demography. A track like” Godly“, off his sophomore extended play titled “What Have We Done“, could bring the adult demography towards a common ground to relate with Omah Lay’s music. Whereas, several West African adults love Omah Lay for his “Godly” because he acknowledged his creator when it wasn’t all rosy in his career, now accompanying the glitz and the glam in between, Godly folds his genuine gratitude alongside. Well, I perfectly recall an adult fan who confessed affirming that he loves Omah Lay and has strong meaning from his music through Godly. No doubt, I believed him and moved on. While...
Barnabas EP Review: Since 2020, Kizz Daniel Is Still The King of Love
Kizz Daniel is still the king of love, he hasn’t fallen short since the official release of his third studio album, King Of Love in 2020. Now, Barnabas becomes his debut extended play effort that also comes with describing him as the king of love on various themes of the project, apart from a few tracks with different topics he spoke of yet, Barnabas, is the definition strongly confirming that he is the king of love in between lines. The creation and demeanor of Barnabas give the right picture of Kizz Daniel expressing himself in ways that connect love with women. Well, He also offers random people the chance to appreciate and bind their love with an in-depth understanding of how they should be themselves and accept who they are regardless of what society requires them. It is another found...
Throwback Thursday: Williams Onyeabor – Mystery Man & Afro-funk musician from South-East Nigeria
On our Throwback Thursday episode today on Naija Tunez, we’re taking us all the way back to to 1985 before a lot of us were born… well you guys ;). Williams Onyeabor‘s When The Going Is Smooth & Good was released in 1985, and if you grew up in Nigeria or a Nigerian household in the 80s and 90s then chances are you heard this song, When The Going Is Smooth & Good, at some point or another. It was off his Anything You Sow album. Classic joint! Classic album! Popsy had this on repeat. What’s even better about this is that it’s still appreciated internationally till date, and yes William Onyeabor is still kicking and performing. More about William Onyeabor Per Wikipedia: William Onyeabor is a funk musician from Nigeria, born in 1945 or 1946. His songs are ofte...
Nigerian Music: Understanding the Value of Copyright & Music Licensing
The legal aspects of music in the Nigerian music industry can feel overwhelming to independent musicians. Musicians typically rely on live shows and venue gigs to earn their income. Still, many have discovered new and innovative ways of making their mark as a musician in the industry in more recent years without performing. Within the Nigerian music industry, music licensing has become one of those opportunities for independent artists to have more control over their original works. In addition, music streaming and digital downloads have risen in popularity across the online world. Understanding the value of copyrights in music licensing is one of the essential pieces to developing a solid career in music. There are many aspects regarding copyrights and music licensing that Nigerian music ...
Sinach: God’s ‘Way Making’ Minister
As the world shut down last year, Africa’s leading gospel artist, Sinach, was expanding her coast. How did her 2015 record, ‘Way Maker’ become the comfort song of a global pandemic? “She wants you to watch her rehearsal too,” Sinach’s A&R, Toba tells me, guiding me through the compound from a small desk office, into the larger apartment where faint, discordant music briefly escapes into the quiet neighbourhood. Inside her Lekki office apartment, Sinach stands in the centre, surrounded by a 19-piece orchestra. It’s a big rehearsal, Toba tells me. Sinach is slated for a Youtube live virtual performance over the Easter weekend. It was a marketing play to amplify her latest album, Greatest Lord, and bring new content to millions who follow her on the video-sharing platform. As it...
Top 5 Songs You Should Listen To This Week
In this episode of ‘Top 5 Songs You Should Listen To This Week’, some of the OG’s in the industry; Ckay, Mr Eazi, Mr Real, Kizz Daniel & Dice Ailes made the list. We present to y’all the latest music that’s hitting our speakers and climbing charts, jams that would put you through this new week. Top 5 Nigerian Songs You Should Listen To This Week CKay – “Kiss Me Like You Miss Me” After the success of his previous song, felony, Nigerian singer, songwriter & record producer, Ckay drops another Love song titled “Kiss me like you miss me”. The brand new track, Co-produced by BMH is an amapaino influenced song taken off his forthcoming project dubbed ‘Boyfriend’ EP. Enjoy! [embedded content] DOW...
