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• Farewell to a Legend: Quincy Jones, 28-Time Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 91

  04-11-2024 12:16 via thenet.ng
  
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  Quincy Delight Jones Jr., the iconic American record and television producer whose remarkable career spanned over 70 years, passed away at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his beloved family.In a heartfelt statement, Jones’ family shared, “Tonight,
  
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• Davido casts his vote in ongoing US election

  05-11-2024 19:10 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigeria’s Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has exercised his civic right to vote in the ongoing U.S. presidential election.
  The music superstar was born in Atlanta but has been vocal about Nigerian politics, particularly in Osun state where his uncle is the current governor. This is his first time voting in the United States.
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• 6 unwritten rules of being a Nigerian celebrity today

  05-11-2024 16:17 via thenet.ng
  
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  Being a Nigerian celebrity today goes beyond the glitz and the glamour on social media. On the outside, it is sweet as honey on a good day, but stressful as Lagos traffic on a rainy one.In Nigeria, being a celebrity isn’t just about “living the life.” It’s about being a constant spectacle for fans and even the haters who come to the comments
  
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• Wizkid’s legacy and the buzz around Morayo

  05-11-2024 13:55 via thenet.ng
  
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  One could barely have predicted 15 years ago that Afrobeats would suddenly be arguably the face of African music, headlining big international festivals, and collaborating with international icons.
  The name, Wizkid, might have sounded strange outside Nigeria’s borders. However, his story is one of unrelenting ambition.Let’s go all the way back to where i
  
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• You are not on my level musically – Whitemoney berates Shallipoppi

  05-11-2024 13:43 via thenet.ng
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  Big Brother Naija reality star and singer, Hazel Onuo, aka Whitemoney has stunned his fans and the music industry during a live Instagram session, after claiming to be a better artiste than Shallipoppi.Shallipoppi on his part is accustomed to being trolled with his kind of music. He has also told his trollers that it is not a must to like his music, he encouraged th
  
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• Your Music, Your Style: Discover What Kind of Listener You Are

  05-11-2024 11:25 via thenet.ng
  
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  Music means different things to different people. For some, it’s the perfect way to unwind; for others, it’s the background beat that energises a workout or keeps them focused while working through a busy day.With MTN’s Flexa Bundle in collaboration with Apple Music, there’s a world of music just waiting to be explored. So, where do you fall
  
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• Arewa might just be the new direction for Afrobeats

  04-11-2024 20:30 via thenet.ng
  
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  Afrobeats over time has proven to be a genre that borrows to make its own. Our superstars are borrowed from the church, and our sound is borrowed from different sources. In fact, the root definition of the genre is an expression of music that borrows from many sources like hip hop, R&B, Fuji and Highlife and combines it with African elements to give a new sound.
  
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• Obituary: Quincy Jones, the visionary black producer who redefined music forever

  04-11-2024 17:48 via thenet.ng
  
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  Quincy Jones died last night, departing a world he has greatly impacted leaving behind a musical legacy few can ever match. To say Jones was a jazzman or a producer feels almost like calling Michael Jackson just a singer—both true but woefully incomplete.
  Quincy was music’s orchestrator, the ultimate tastemaker, and a studio wizard, crafting sounds that
  
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• Bangers or bloopers: Rating last week’s releases from Davido, Shallipoppi, Fido, and more

  04-11-2024 16:46 via thenet.ng
  
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  As usual, New Music Friday came with a lot of bangers from top mainstream artists and underground acts trying to break into the scene.
  Acts like Davido, Tiwa Savage, Young Jonn, Crayon, Mr Eazi and Phyno put out fresh music for fans to consume and enjoy.
  Here’s a review of songs that dropped on Friday, and what we score them.Davido, YG Marley – AwukeDavi
  
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• 9 Best Movies to Stream this November, Including Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Fall Guy

  04-11-2024 13:58 via thenet.ng
  
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  November brings a lineup of captivating new releases on Showmax. From animated sequels to action-packed thrillers, here’s a selection of the must-watch movies arriving this month.KUNG FU PANDA 4 | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 29 NovemberOne of 2024’s highest-grossing films, Kung Fu Panda 4 brings Jack Black back as Po, the u
  
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• Showmax joins AFRIFF 2024 to celebrate African stories with screening of Princess on a Hill

  04-11-2024 13:30 via thenet.ng
  
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  Showmax has announced that its upcoming Nigerian Original drama, Princess on a Hill, will screen at the 13th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on Thursday, 7 November 2024.Princess on a Hill, a limited series co-created by Abiola Sobo and Tolu Ajayi, follows the story of Zara (Onyinye Odokoro), a young executive catapulted into a high-s
  
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• US music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91

  04-11-2024 12:28 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Quincy Jones, a musician and producer who collaborated with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and others, has died at the age of 91.
  Arnold Robinson, Jones’ publicist, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his Bel Air home.
  “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.
  “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived a
  
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• 5 remixes of Nigerian songs that outshined the original in 2024

  04-11-2024 12:27 via thenet.ng
  
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  If there’s one thing that can completely reframe a song, or even shoot it to the mainstream to become a hit, it’s a remix.
  But not just any remix, it is the kind where the featured artiste doesn’t just pull up to deliver lazy lines but brings out his/her best. It is the type of song remixes that make you wonder who the track really belongs to. 
  
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• ‘Shanty Town’ director Dimeji Ajibola is dead

  04-11-2024 07:34 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Popular Nollywood director and editor Dimeji Ajibola is dead.
  Ajibola is said to have died in the early hours of November 3, 2024, after a battle with an undisclosed illness.
  Confirming the news, actor Bolanle Ninalowo, in a captioned photo on Instagram, wrote: “I love you, brother, and I miss you, Dimeji Ajibola. May God heal your family and loved ones. Till we meet again, didi dox, rest on the champ.”
  The deceased was the director of the 2023 Nigerian crime thrille
  
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• ‘Jagun Jagun’ and ‘The Weekend’ Win Big at AMAA 2024

  03-11-2024 11:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood films Jagun Jagun and The Weekend emerged as the big winners at the recently concluded 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The prestigious event, marking its 20th edition, took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos State, hosted by veteran actor Segun Arinze and Ghanaian television star Joselyn Dumas. View thi
  
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• Gratification: Dipo Ayinde takes Fuji music global

  03-11-2024 11:08 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye 
  Fuji artiste, Dipo Ayinde, has released his third album, Gratification, a soulful fusion of traditional rhythms and contemporary sounds inspired by personal experiences, cultural identity, and resilience. The album, now available on all major platforms, reflects Ayinde’s deep-rooted connection to Fuji music with a modern twist that resonates with fans across the globe.
  Ayinde describes the song as a celebration of life’s joy and strength, channeling both personal
  
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• Kunle Afolayan’s Mother Dies at 81

  02-11-2024 12:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  In a heartfelt announcement, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan revealed the passing of his mother, Omoladun Ayanladun, who died at the age of 81. The news broke on social media over the weekend, as Afolayan shared a poignant tribute featuring cherished photos and videos showcasing precious moments with family and grandchildren.Kunle expressed his deep sorrow, stating, &ldquo
  
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• Sir Kessington Adebutu celebrates 89 in grand style

  02-11-2024 00:00 via thesun.ng
  
  By Funsho Arogundade
  To the enigmatic businessman and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, age is nothing but a number. But hitting 89 —a step away from becoming a nonagenarian— is not an age that anyone attains in a hurry. For the business magnate fondly called ‘Baba Ijebu’, he counts himself among the privileged and favoured individuals when on Thursday 24 October, he clocked 89. There was a flood of thanksgiving to Almighty God from the man with multiple
  
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• Inside Mike Adenuga’s daughter, Folasade’s colourful nuptials

  02-11-2024 00:00 via thesun.ng
  
  By Funsho Arogundade
  From the exclusive circuit of Nigeria’s elite, glad tidings of love and wedlock rent the air as the wedding bells tolled again. This time around, it was from the household of billionaire mogul, Dr. Mike Agbolade Ishola Adenuga Jnr. On Saturday 26 October, the business magnate was a perfect host at the wedding between his daughter, Afolasade and her beau, Adebola —son of Late Mr. Ademefun Ogunsanya of the popular Ogunsanya family of Ikorodu kingdom. And it’s
  
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• Former banking big shot, Olubukola Latunji is bereaved

  02-11-2024 00:00 via thesun.ng
  
  By Funsho Arogundade
  Former banking top shot and lifestyle coach, Olubukola Latunji is not in the best of moods. For the pretty socialite, she believes deeply in mother’s love which fuels her abilities to do the impossible. It is not surprising that when death, recently, snatched away her beloved mother, Christiana Olufunmilayo Latunji (nee Majekodunmi), she became distraught. It hits hard and the pain is unexplainable as her mum finally bade farewell to mother earth.Latunji’s mom, w
  
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• Billionaire Aisha Achimugu strikes gold

  02-11-2024 00:00 via thesun.ng
  
  By Funsho Arogundade
  In the business world, billionaire businesswoman, Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu is fast carving a niche for herself. An embodiment of beauty and brains, Achimugu already has her hands in many pies, including civil, structural and transportation engineering; consultancy/transaction advisory services; maritime and environmental waste management and hospitality. In all of these, the Group CEO of Felak Concept Group, boasts an enviable clientele from both the private and public se
  
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• Raves in Lagos: The ultimate guide to the hottest spots, prices, and vibes you shouldn’t miss

  01-11-2024 16:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  From the bustling corners of Victoria Island to the blinding lights of Lekki, Lagos‘ busiest social districts are teeming with new raves almost every weekend, showcasing contemporary electronic sounds from both indigenous and foreign talent. Apart from the disc jockeys, including respectable names like Farati, Codename KND, Sounds of Ace, Kevn London, Axa
  
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• A Guide To EDM Raves in Lagos

  01-11-2024 16:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  By Chinonso Ihekire
  The nightlife scene in Lagos is sweltering with new experiences. There’s a culture of innovation in party and lifestyle experiences, resulting in a lot of importation from European culture such as electronic dance music raves. From the bustling corners of Victoria Island to the blinding lights of Lekki, the city’s busiest social
  
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• Ufuoma McDermott Opens Up About Her 12-Year Battle with Stage Four Kidney Disease

  01-11-2024 13:28 via thenet.ng
  
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  In a heartfelt revelation during a recent episode of the WithChude podcast, Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott shared the challenges of living with stage four kidney disease. The 43-year-old star, who has been fighting this debilitating illness for over a decade, candidly discussed her journey and the toll it has taken on her life.Initially diagnosed with stage thre
  
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• Young Thug Granted Probation Following Guilty Plea in Historic Trial

  01-11-2024 13:10 via thenet.ng
  
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  American rapper Young Thug has been released from prison on probation following a lengthy trial that has become the longest in Georgia’s history. After facing a barrage of serious charges, including gang and gun-related offenses, the rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, reached a plea agreement on Thursday, October 31.Young Thug was initially indicted
  
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• “The choice is clear to me” – LeBron James backs Kamala Harris’ presidential bid

  01-11-2024 11:36 via thenet.ng
  
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  NBA legend LeBron James endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, October 31, adding his voice to a growing chorus of celebrities supporting the Democratic candidate in her contest against Donald Trump.“What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOT
  
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• New Music Friday: Featuring Davido, Shallipopi, Mannywellz, Mr Eazi and more 

  01-11-2024 11:16 via thenet.ng
  
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  By Chinonso IhekireThe new month is spinning off with dance-heavy releases from A-list acts to emerging Afrobeats talents. It also seems that more American acts are joining the Amapiano evolution and everyone’s putting out a guest verse here and there. From Davido’s love grooves, to IllBliss’ beautiful bore, the playlist has something for ever
  
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• Ayra Starr’s Double World Tour; Twice the Vibes, Zero the Cost

  31-10-2024 16:15 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ayra Starr has had one of the best years in African Music this year. She dropped her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21 and it has been one of the biggest, most successful and most streamed African Albums to come out from the continent this year.She has amassed about 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify and is well poised to secure another Grammy nomination, ma
  
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• Toyé and his Wahala In Paradise 

  31-10-2024 14:24 via thenet.ng
  
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  By Chinonso Ihekire
  IT’s a hectic midday in Lagos, and the fountain of inconveniences pouring over Nigeria’s populace hangs in the air. The entire country is thrown into another seasonal darkness, with multiple electricity grid failures, and towering living costs have affected quality of life. It’s exactly the type of scenario referred to by many a
  
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• Naija screens, American dreams: Toyé’s inspiration from Yoruba movies and his Wahala in Paradise

  31-10-2024 14:24 via thenet.ng
  
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  It is a hectic midday in Lagos, and the fountain of inconveniences pouring over Nigeria’s populace hangs in the air. The entire country is thrown into another seasonal darkness, with multiple electricity grid failures, and towering living costs have affected quality of life. It’s exactly the type of scenario referred to by many as a crisis. And whil
  
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