Cancellation of Nicki Minaj’s Saudi concert stirs online anger
The cancellation of a concert by rapper Nicki Minaj in Saudi Arabia triggered a fresh social media storm on Wednesday, with many fans in the ultra-conservative kingdom voicing disappointment and demanding ticket refunds.
Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia’s music fest
U.S. rap artist, Nicki Minaj, who was billed to perform at the Saudi Arabia Jedda season music festival scheduled for July 18 has cancelled her performance, CNN is reporting.
Police cancel Naira Marley’s show in Dublin due to gang violence
A Dublin concert being headlined by controversial musician, Naira Marley, was shut down by Irish police officers in the early hours of Sunday.
Asa releases new album title ‘Good Thing’
Nigerian Afro-soul superstar, Asa Elemide, has released a new single titled ‘Good Thing’.
Michael Jackson’s fans sing, sob, leave sunflowers and roses on 10th anniversary of death
With roses crafted into heart shapes and crowns made of bright yellow sunflowers, Michael Jackson fans from as far afield as Iran and Japan, paid tribute on Tuesday to the King of Pop on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Report: Nigeria’s Music industry revenue to hit $50 million by 2020
The revenue from recorded music in Nigerian has been projected to generate $50 million (about N18 billion naira) by 2020.
BET: Burna Boy wins ‘Best International Act’
Afro-fusion artist, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy clinched the coveted ‘Best International Act’ award at the BET on Monday.
World Music Day: France holds concert in Nigeria
The Institut français du Nigéria on Saturday hosted the musical concert to celebrate this year’s World Music Day in Nigeria.
Nicki Minaj set to marry childhood friend Kenneth Petty
Rapper Nicki Minaj has confirmed she is set to marry Kenneth Petty after revealing they have obtained a marriage license.
AFCON: Femi Kuti, others thrill at colourful opening ceremony in Cairo
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was heralded with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony inside the jam-packed 75, 000 capacity Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.
Femi Kuti, others to perform at AFCON opening ceremony in Cairo
The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced that Nigeria’s legendary Afro-beat singer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti will perform at the opening ceremony of the competition.
Adewale Ayuba explains why up-and-coming musicians prefer Afro, Hip-hop to Fuji
Veteran Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, says most up-and-coming musicians are not embracing Fuji music due to its huge financial involvement in its production.
Naira Marley vows to help people in prison
Nigerian artist Naira Marley who recently regained his freedom after spending several weeks in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to help others in prison.
Nigerian singer Aramide appointed into Recording Academy Board
Nigerian Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Aramide Sarumoh, has been appointed into the Washington DC’s chapter of the Recording Academy Board of Governors.
Legends Musical makes debuts in Abuja
One of the most critically acclaimed shows on the Lagos theatre circuit – Legends, Kings and Kingdoms: the Musical’ opened for the first time in Abuja to packed crowds and rave reviews.
Mc Galaxy: The nude video with Etinosa was planned
Popular afro-pop singer, Innocent Udeme Udofot a.k.a Mc Galaxy who became even more popular with a controversial nude live video with actress, Etinosa Idemudia, on his Instagram page few months back, has admitted that the video was planned.
Peruzzi under ‘fire’ for alleged physical assault of Twitter influencer
Fans on Twitter have continued to slam DMW singer, Peruzzi, for physically assaulting social media influencer, Pamilerin, allegedly.
Jay-Z becomes first hip-hop billionaire
Music Mogul Jay–Z is now, according to a new Forbes magazine, making him the first rapper to amass a fortune in the ten-figure range.
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NSE drops to 27,000 mark, amid Seplat losses
The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday reached all time low of 27,864.49 due to sell pressure in Seplat and 18 other equities.
Afcon 2021: Qualifiers draw pairs Nigeria with Sierra Leone, Lesotho and Benin
Nigeria have been pooled against Sierra Leone, Lesotho and Benin Republic in Group L of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cameroon.
Governor Umahi swears in 29-year-old photographer as media aide
The Ebonyi State Governor David Nweze Umahi has sworn in a 29-year-old photographer, Francis Nwaze, into his cabinet as his special Assistance on media/project documentation.
Delta court sentences man to death by hanging for armed robbery
A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri Judicial Division presided over Justice A.A. Onojovwo, has sentenced one Victor Nwankpa to death by hanging for armed robbery.
President Buhari urges religious leaders emulate Imam Abdullahi after US honour
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight over the International Religious Freedom Award conferred on Imam Abubakar Abdullahi of Nigeria by the U.S. Department of State.
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Nigerian Nzubechukwu Nwude arrested in India with cocaine
A Nigerian suspected to be a member of an international drug cartel has been arrested by India’s Anti-Narcotics Cell in Mumbai.
China’s crude oil imports rise in June
China’s crude oil imports in June averaged 9.63 million bpd, an increase of 1.7 percent from an average of 9.47 million bpd in imports in May, and a 15.2-percent increase from 8.36 million bpd in June last year, according to Reuters calculations in barrels from data in tons provided by the Chinese General Administration of Customs.
Land developer faces N11.3 million accommodation fraud charge
A 43-year-old land developer, Kolawole Ayinde, who allegedly defrauded 46 accommodation seekers of N11.3 million, on Friday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Farmers-herders conflicts: Miyetti Allah seeks CAN collaboration
Leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have called for the collaboration of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in uniting the different religious groups in the country for peaceful resolution of the farmers-herders’ conflicts.
Afcon: We won’t sack Gernot Rohr – NFF supremo
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has stated that head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, will not be sacked despite the mounting pressure on the Nigerian football ruling body to relieve the German of his appointment.