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Yemi Alade signs licensing deal with Universal Music Group
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Veteran music star Majek Fashek critically ill, seeks financial assistance – manager
Veteran Reggae musician, Majek Fashek, is critically ill and currently receiving treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in England.
Nigerian musician makes Barack Obama’s summer playlist
Other international stars on the playlist include Drake, who occupies No 1, Jay Z, Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Frank Sinatra, Rihanna, DJ Khaled, and Robin Thicke amongst others.
Wizkid becomes first African to hit eight million monthly listeners on Spotify
Afropop star Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has become the first African artist to hit eight million monthly streams on Spotify.
Police question Tekno over pole dance in traffic
A video, which appears to be filmed from another car in a traffic jam, shows a man sitting in a glass-sided lorry throwing money at women dancing around a pole in their underwear.
‘The Lion King’ makes one billion dollars under three weeks
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ has crossed the billion-dollar mark after less than 3 weeks in theaters.
Wizkid lands second Billboard entry with Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’
Afrobeat star Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has earned his second Billboard Hot entry with his feature on Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’.
Nigerians ‘eye’ Grammy nominations as Beyonce’s album drops
Some Nigerians have began the Grammy nominations campaign for Nigerian artists featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album.
Nigeria’s Chiwetel Ejiofor shines in Disney’s ‘Maleficent’
Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor stunned fans in the recently-released trailer for Disney’s ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ alongside Angelina Jolie.
Lion King album: Beyonce includes African artistes, producers
Global music sensation, Beyonce Knowles has enlisted some African artistes and producers on her upcoming executive-produced album, ‘The Lion King: The Gift’.
Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor, others stun at ‘The Lion King’ premiere
Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover and other stars behind the voices of characters in ‘The Lion King’ remake stunned at the world premiere on Tuesday night.
Full list of winners at the 2019 BET Awards
Regina Hall hosted the 19th annual BET Awards ceremony, which aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Denzel Washington celebrated by Hollywood
Actor Denzel Washington was honoured by Hollywood Thursday for a pioneering career spanning five decades and two Oscars that opened the door for a generation of black movie stars.
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.
Full List: Teni, Burna boy, Mr Eazi bag 2019 BET award-nominations
Popular Nigerian musicians, Teni, Mr Eazi, and Burna Boy have been nominated alongside Cardi B, Drake and Nipsey Hussle for the 2019 BET awards.
Don Jazzy sends farewell message to Tiwa Savage
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mavin Records, Micheal Collins, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has sent his farewell message to singer, Tiwa Savage, as she exits the group.
Beyonce drops another surprise album
Beyonce, the queen of surprise and so much else, has again dropped a record with no warning: a live album to go with an upcoming Netflix documentary on her performance at Coachella last year.
Chimamanda Adichie to speak at Yale’s 2019 Class Day
Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie, 41, has been selected as the speaker in the during the Yale’s 2019 Class Day.
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The push by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase crude oil production and grow the nation’s revenue profile was boosted with the closure of $875.75m alternative financing deal for the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) operated OML 65 through the Funding and Technical Services Agreement with CMES-OMS Petroleum Development Company (CPDC).
Niger governor promises to strengthen relationship with media
The Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described the Nigeria media as a critical stakeholders in the country democratic journey, saying that the role of the media can make or mar the entire process.
APC wants free, fair council poll in Adamawa
The Adamawa All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure that the November local government poll in the state is free and fair.
Rafa Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup with hand injury
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand.
Why central bank should sensitise Nigerians on cashless policy – expert
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With the burial of exiled former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Tunisia is turning the page on more than two decades of nepotism and repression with a large dose of indifference.
Security: Osun governor urges migrants to embrace e-registration
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged migrants residing in the state to cooperate with the officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for proper documentation and data capturing.
Presidency: VP Osinbajo followed due process in supervision of agencies
The Presidency last night said that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, followed due process in his supervision of agencies under him.
Apple iPhone 11 pre-order opens
Apple’s new iPhone 11 is now up for pre-orders in India across Flipkart, Amazon India, and Paytm Mall. Apple’s top-end model iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are also available for pre-booking.
Disbanded OYSEIC members sue Oyo governor
The Chairman and members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) have sued Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the dissolution of the Commission.