Nigerian Music Industry

There are no hit songs in Nigeria, artists make their songs go viral using money — Ric Hassani

In a statement that will stir controversy within the Nigerian music scene, singer Ric Hassani has openly criticised his colleagues, suggesting that the...

Nigerian Idol 2024: Simi, Dโ€™banj, Obi Asika dropped

In anticipation of the upcoming season of Nigerian Idol, fans are buzzing with excitement as renowned personalities step into the spotlight. Fresh faces...

Real reason I donโ€™t get deserved recognition, awards in music industryโ€”Yemi Alade

Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has shed light on the reasons behind her absence from the winner’s circle when it comes to music awards...

Mavin Records, Universal Music Group forge partnership to elevate African music globally

Mavin Records, the well-known Nigerian record label that Don Jazzy founded, unveiled a historic partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) in a momentous...

Fresh hurdle for Joeboy weeks after quitting Mr. Eazi’s emPawa Africa music label

Only a few weeks after leaving the emPawa music label run by well-known Nigerian musician and entrepreneur Mr. Eazi, Joeboy might have found...

Stop feeling entitled to the successes of young music artistes, BurnaBoy, Paul Okoye, blast Abdulkareem

The music industry is currently witnessing a clash of egos, with top music acts such as Burna Boy and Paul Okoye of Psquare...

Davido questions his choice of music career, says footballers enjoy better fame

Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has recently raised eyebrows by openly questioning his career path, expressing a hint of...

I pray to live the rest of my life in good health – Kollington Ayinla

Revered Fuji veteran Kollington Ayinla, who returned home weeks ago after an extended stay in the hospital battling an undisclosed ailment, has said...

Ayo Animashaun bows to pressure, returns Headies Awards to Nigeria

Following mounting criticisms, Ayo Animashaun, founder of the prestigious Headies Awards, has announced a significant shift in the event’s location, opting to hold...

Throwback to what went down at the 65th Grammy Award

The 65th Grammy award which took place in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023, threw up a few surprises that many people would...

Davidoโ€™s lawyer calls out music promoters worldwide to ‘respect the craftโ€™

Davido’s lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, criticises music promoters worldwide after Burna Boy walked off a stage in Ivory Coast due to sound technical issues....

Iโ€™m grateful to God, fans, for successful career in 2023 – Davido

Nigerian music star, Davido, has taken to the social media to chronicle the extraordinary events that defined his life and career in 2023....

Kcee is selfish, wicked and has refused to pay royalties over 7 of my hit songs, Harrysong alleges

Singer Harrysong has voiced his concerns regarding the purported denial by Kcee, co-founder of Five Star Music, to release royalties for several of...

Anxiety over Omah Layโ€™s mental health

Nigerian music sensation, Omah Lay, has sent shockwaves through his fan base with a cryptic message hinting at potential struggles in his life....

Expensive bookings: Concerts threatened as show promoters, DJs, hypemen warn Nigerian music stars to reduce orโ€ฆ

…Nigerian artistes shot themselves in the foot-Paul Amid the crescendo of year-end festivities and entertainment events that have swept across the nation, hypemen...

Late Mohbad was in court with Marlian Music over unpaid royalties as management demands justice

The management of late rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has demanded justice over the sudden demise of the artist. Persecondnews...