Veteran Nigerian singer, Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander, popularly known as 9ice, has sparked intense conversation online after publicly declaring his faith as a practitioner of Ifa. The “Gongo …
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Pasuma to light up Easter Sunday with electrifying performance at traffic light Lagos lounge
by Reporterby Reporter 1 minutes readThis Easter Sunday, all attention turns to The Traffic Light Lagos in Opebi, where the Fuji music icon Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, widely known as Pasuma Wonder – the Oganla of Fuji …
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Aurikay: From Afrobeat roots to street to studio , giving back through music
by Reporterby Reporter 2 minutes readAurikay, the African‑American/Cameroonian Afrobeat sensation, is redefining what it means to be an artist with purpose. Known for her vibrant sound and cultural fusion, Aurikay is not just building a …
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TryTaped Recordings Limited expands creative footprint in Nigeria’s Afrobeats production scene as Dami Laylo prepares new single “Lay Lo”
by Titilope Oshunlalu 3 minutes readAs Nigeria’s Afrobeats industry continues to gain global recognition, independent production companies are increasingly shaping the technical and creative infrastructure supporting emerging artists. Among them is TryTaped Recordings Limited, a …
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Ace Mastercraft Koffi Tha Guru announces new single “Candyman 2.0” featuring Issolate
by Reporterby Reporter 1 minutes readRenowned Nigerian music maestro and entertainment powerhouse Koffi Tha Guru marks his birthday today, March 11, with the release of the music video for his latest single titled “Candyman 2.0,” …
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HOLDING COURT AGAIN: LÁBÚLÉ, Àdúgbò, and the return of live music
by Reporterby Reporter 2 minutes readThere was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform; they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson, Lagbaja, and …
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K Melody (Mr Secular) pays stirring homage to music icons in unprecedented audio-visual project
by Reporterby Reporter 2 minutes readIn what many music lovers are already describing as a rare and refreshing tribute to Nigeria’s rich indigenous soundscape, K Melody, popularly known as Mr Secular, has unveiled an amazing …
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Pasuma’s “GOAT” album records massive global streams within 24 hours of release
by Reporterby Reporter 2 minutes readLess than 24 hours after its release, Every December—the latest album by the world-renowned Fuji icon Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma Wonder—has recorded massive streaming numbers across …
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9th AFRIMA: CNN’s Larry Madowo, Swedish Ambassador, Olisa Adibua, Juma Jux, Stonebwoy, ID Cabasa, Universal Music Chiefs, others lead conversations at Africa Music Business Summit
by Reporterby Reporter 4 minutes readAfrican music has gone far beyond talent and creativity. Today, it is a fast-growing global business attracting investors, partners and major industry players from across the world. This growth will …
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Court throws out Jude Okoye’s evidence in P-Square royalties trial
by Reporterby Reporter 2 minutes readProceedings at the Lagos High Court on Friday, December 12, 2026, took a decisive turn as the court rejected documents tendered by counsel to Jude Okoye, ruling that the materials …

