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• 5 Nigerian TV shows we wish would make a comeback

  20-11-2024 10:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  Before streaming services dominated and the internet became the go-to source of entertainment, we had our beloved TV shows that captured our hearts and shaped our culture.
  Family evenings spent around the television, just waiting with anticipation for the next episode of our favourite TV shows, would be where plot twists and unforgettable characters would leave us i
  
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• Who’s Defining Afrobeats? Billboard’s Questionable Choices in 2024

  26-11-2024 17:55 via thenet.ng
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  The Billboard Music Awards introduced nine new categories in 2023 to better reflect the sprawling diversity of global music. Among these were the “Top Afrobeats Artist” and “Top Afrobeats Song” categories, an acknowledgement of the seismic rise of Afrobeats as an undeniable force in contemporary pop. Last year, Burna Boy claimed the artist ac
  
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• Nightclubs to Raves: A shift in the Nigerian nightlife scene

  26-11-2024 14:18 via thenet.ng
  
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  With the country’s current economic situation, it’s no surprise that the owners of nightclubs are complaining. The state of the economy has seen the number of regular clubbers reduce significantly. The recession affects every part of the country, and the entertainment scene is not left out. Clubbing in Nigeria used to be a lifestyle for many. Anybod
  
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• Night Clubs to Raves: How Nigeria’s economic woes are forcing shifts in the nightlife culture

  26-11-2024 14:18 via thenet.ng
  
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  Clubbing in Nigeria used to be a lifestyle for many. Anybody with a decent salary could walk into the club and have a good time. Things changed over time, as yahoo boys entered the frame. Clubbing became the new way of displaying wealth, and the nightlife scene benefitted heavily from the activities of Nigerian fraudsters. People took to clubs to show wealth and opp
  
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• Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: What the lawsuits could mean for streaming

  26-11-2024 13:39 via thenet.ng
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  It has been referred to as the biggest feud in rap history. The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar never fails to live up to this title. Shocker after shocker, discovery after discovery, move after move, the two artists are going at it aggressively, with none willing to back down for the other or for the culture and both willing to tear down whatever to come out
  
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• Drake Files Lawsuit Against UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Artificial Inflation of Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

  26-11-2024 11:34 via thenet.ng
  
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  Drake has filed legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us, while suppressing his music. The petition, filed in New York Supreme Court on Monday, alleges that the two giants engaged in a calculated campaign to manipulate streaming ser
  
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• Zuchu, Master KG, Chino Kidd, Linah Sanga, More Stars To Perform At Bata la Disemba Beer Carnival

  26-11-2024 08:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  As the year draws to a close, Dar es Salaam is gearing up to host what promises to be an exciting end-of-year celebration. Tagged ‘Bata la Disemba’, the End-of-Year Beer Carnival, scheduled for December 6-8, 2024, is set to transform the city into a vibrant hub of entertainment, culinary delights, and cultural experiences.This three-day extravaganza, org
  
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• Album Review: “Morayo” – Wizkid’s Sonic Rebirth and Emotional Tribute

  25-11-2024 17:18 via thenet.ng
  
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  In the years following the success of “Made in Lagos”—an album that not only solidified Wizkid’s place at the top of Afropop but also introduced a new sonic era that blended his signature Afrobeat groove with smooth R&B elements—his next move seemed inevitable. “Made in Lagos” was a cultural moment. Aside from the commer
  
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• ‘Jagun Jagun’ Triumphs with Six Wins at the 2024 BON Awards

  25-11-2024 10:22 via thenet.ng
  
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  Femi Adebayo’s epic film Jagun Jagun emerged as the night’s biggest winner at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, taking home six impressive awards. The 16th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony, held on Sunday, November 24, at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara, saw Jagun Jagun shine across multiple categories.Hosted by actress T
  
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• Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan End Feud at Their Mother’s Funeral

  23-11-2024 15:55 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has reconciled with his brother, renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, after years of public tension. The emotional reunion took place during the wake-keep ceremony for their mother, who passed away on November 2 at the age of 81.The brothers’ rift, which began in 2018, had captured public attention when Kunle, in an interview, refer
  
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• From Zanku to Kese, dance has propelled Nigerian music to global heights

  22-11-2024 15:10 via thenet.ng
  
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  Anytime Wizkid and Davido drop songs, there is always a conversation about the music quality and its ‘dance-worthiness’ because these two artists have had the Nigerian music industry in a chokehold over the years.
  Whenever they release new music, especially at the same time, it is expected there’s always a buzz between the two fan bases: Wizkid FC
  
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• Wizkid x Asake’s Bad Girl: A glimpse of magic, but it is not enough

  22-11-2024 09:24 via thenet.ng
  
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  When two of the world’s hottest Afrobeats artists, like Wizkid and Asake, join forces on a track, expectations soar.
  The idea of the duo collaborating is a dream for fans of the genre. Both artists have revolutionized Afrobeats in their unique ways, and their paths to stardom share a striking similarity: meteoric rises powered by distinct, genre-bending styles
  
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• ‘Pure Joy!’ Nigerian fans on X rave about Wizkid’s Morayo

  22-11-2024 08:17 via thenet.ng
  
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  Wizkid released his 6th studio album earlier today and the initial impression on the Nigerian social media scene is positive. The musician has been termed “Nigeria’s greatest export” in the past, so it is not surprising that his fans have hilariously praised the highly anticipated album.
  The album’s title, Morayo—meaning “I see jo
  
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• Wizkid’s Morayo leaks on X, fans react

  21-11-2024 18:18 via thenet.ng
  
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  Hours before the release of his heavily anticipated album Morayo, bits of the album have leaked online. Fans, bloggers and media houses have posted several snippets of songs from Wizkid that have never been heard before and match with the tracks on the album. 
  Bad Girl with Asake, Troubled mind, Slow, Bad for you and more tracks have had bits of them released o
  
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• Yemi Alade calls out CoolFM

  21-11-2024 18:13 via thenet.ng
  
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  Grammy nominated and award winning singer Yemi Alade has in unusual fashion taken to social media to call out Nigerian radio company Cool FM. In a series of tweets posted on X, she accused Cool FM of playing God and taking down her music and urged them to keep at it. Yemi Alade has built a reputation over the years for being concerned with her music and staying
  
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• Breaking: Yemi Alade calls out CoolFM

  21-11-2024 18:13 via thenet.ng
  
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  Grammy nominated and award winning singer Yemi Alade has in unusual fashion taken to social media to call out Nigerian radio company Cool FM. In a series of tweets posted on X, she accused Cool FM of playing God and taking down her music and urged them to keep at it. Yemi Alade has built a reputation over the years for being concerned with her music and staying
  
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• FROM OUR ARCHIVES: Davido speaks on fame, money and women

  21-11-2024 15:20 via thenet.ng
  
  Read Later (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang.No account yet? RegisterTo celebrate the 32nd birthday of Davido, Netng is bringing this interview, one of his very first,  back to the top of our readers’ minds. It would provide insight into the growth of the man, the musician, and the legend who has helped take Afrobeats to an unprecedented level
  This article was written by Osagie Alonge and first published on Netng in January
  
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• 4 music projects to look out for tomorrow other than Wizkid’s Morayo

  21-11-2024 15:13 via thenet.ng
  
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  The internet has been buzzing with anticipation. Fans have been counting down to the time Wizkid’s forthcoming album will be available on streaming platforms.
  After the release of Kese, anticipation has gone up a notch due to the acceptance level the song received. Tomorrow’s New Music Friday seems to be all about Wizkid. However, there are other release
  
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• Happy Birthday Davido; celebrating OBO’s 13 years in the game

  21-11-2024 13:17 via thenet.ng
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  Today, one of the biggest forces in African music and a legend in the Nigerian entertainment space Davido celebrated his 32nd birthday. The artist who debuted the scene in 2011 has gone on to build a legacy for himself in his 13 years at the top of the music business. Davido cemented his position as a global force within African music. Often called “001&r
  
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• Crypto boss buys ‘World’s most expensive Banana’ for $6.2 million

  21-11-2024 08:56 via thenet.ng
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  In a move that blends art, controversy, and cryptocurrency, Justin Sun, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, purchased a banana duct-taped to a wall for $6.2 million yesterday.
  AFP reports that Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork Comedian —the banana duct-taped to a wall was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.The artwork, first unveiled at t
  
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• Aswad Film Festival debuts to celebrate the $50b Black film market across America, Europe, Africa

  20-11-2024 21:36 via thenet.ng
  
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  The first-ever Aswad Film Festival is set to take place in Dubai from January 24 – 26, 2025, celebrating Black American, European, and African cinema while spotlighting the rapidly growing film industries on a global platform.This pioneering festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema thr
  
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• Davido’s ‘hypocritcal’ move of celebrating his birthday in Atlanta

  20-11-2024 14:07 via thenet.ng
  
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  We are supposed to rise by lifting others and buy Nigerian-made products to grow the Naira. Even MTN is asking us to See Naija. Yet, Davido, one of the biggest stars of Nigeria and Africa is planning to celebrate his birthday with a concert in the USA.It has become obvious that Afrobeats superstars have found an insatiable thirst for the validation of the West. This
  
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• 5 times Wizkid has honoured his late mother in songs

  20-11-2024 13:40 via thenet.ng
  
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  The anticipation surrounding Wizkid’s forthcoming album Morayo is palpable. Set to drop on November 22, the project comes with emotional weight as the singer dedicates it to his late mother, Jane Morayo Balogun.The revelation, made in Wizkid’s signature understated style, has only heightened the stakes for what fans are expecting to be a deeply personal
  
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• Davido to livestream star-studded birthday concert to fans

  20-11-2024 12:27 via thenet.ng
  
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  Afrobeats superstar and cultural icon Davido is set to take his 32nd birthday celebration to the next level with a live stream of his highly anticipated “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert”.
  The event will be broadcast live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 21, and fans from across the globe can tune in via Kiswe’s state
  
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• 3 of our favourite artworks on display at the “Mirrors of our time” exhibition

  20-11-2024 12:21 via thenet.ng
  
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  A great piece of art can sell for as much as 200 million dollars. However, artworks in Nigeria have been unable to achieve this financial milestone considering an array of reasons including the high cost of inflation, low appreciation of art among the audiences and a hard economic reality that has plagued the country for over a decade. 
  It is in light of t
  
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• NBA YoungBoy Admits Guilt in Drug Fraud Scheme

  19-11-2024 16:21 via thenet.ng
  
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  NBA YoungBoy, the popular rapper whose legal troubles have made headlines in recent years, has pleaded guilty to multiple state charges related to a prescription drug fraud case. Appearing in a Utah court on Monday (November 18), YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, admitted to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree fe
  
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• Olamide, Don Jazzy and Show Dem Camp: The Godfathers of the new industry

  19-11-2024 15:11 via thenet.ng
  
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  The presence of a new generation of superstars is one of the most exciting things about the music industry. The process of identifying talent on a grassroots level, watching them grow, and guiding their process till the point where they appeal to the mainstream, and then go on to become continental superstars is captivating to witness.
  We’ve had different gene
  
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• Everything you should know about the guest artists on Wizkid’s Morayo

  19-11-2024 14:33 via thenet.ng
  
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  Wizkid released the tracklist to his forthcoming Morayo album yesterday and some of the artists on the album caught fans by surprise. Many expected a lot of Afrobeats superstars. Rap sensation Odumodu Blvck also came out on X to say that he made the album and he was finally going to shame his haters only for him to be disappointed shortly after. Bar Asake, there was
  
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• How Calabar Is Fast Becoming The Hub Of Nigerian Entertainment

  19-11-2024 13:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  In Nigeria, music is far more than a form of entertainment. It is an essential thread that binds the country’s vast cultural diversity. Across Nigeria’s over 200 million population and over 350 ethnic groups, music and entertainment serve as powerful vehicles for uniting different ethnic groups, telling their stories, and celebrating their shared heritag
  
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• Kese’s temporal removal from Apple Music and stream farming allegations

  19-11-2024 12:08 via thenet.ng
  
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  Music listeners and fans using Apple Music in Nigeria were thrown into a frenzy when they found out that Wizkid’s recent release ‘Kese (Dance)’ miraculously disappeared from the top 100 Nigeria playlist on the platform. Wizkid (Credit: Wizkid Gallery)Normally, songs that disappear in this fashion are generally assumed to be ‘taken down&r
  
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