Nigerian Music Industry
Nigerian stars set to shine at 2025 Grammy Awards with record nominations
Nigerian music stars have taken the spotlight in the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, dominating the “Best African Music Performance” category. This achievement highlights...
Alleged homosexual advances for song promotion: Don Jazzy under fire
Music executive and founder of Mavin Records, Michael Collins, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has found himself at the centre of an online...
Humblesmith opens up: ‘I fought my battles alone, nobody reached out’
For years, fans speculated about Humblesmith’s silence, with many wondering if he had said goodbye to the music industry for good. Now, he...
Speed Darlington released from police custody after Burnaboy controversy
Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Speed Darlington, has been released from police custody following his arrest over a viral video in which he made bold...
Exclusive: Crisis rocks PMAN as NWC suspends President, Okafor
…suspension is illegal, not binding – Okafor The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has suspended...
Vasco Dagama: I’ve lost a great brother, Ebenezer Obey mourns
Legendary musician Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has announced the passing of one of the founding members of his band, Pa Sabitiu Ayinla Fasasi, also...
Teni calls for shakeup in music industry
Nigerian singer Teni, known for her charismatic personality and hit tracks, recently took to social media to humorously critique the peaceful dynamics among...
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, D’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 don’t get deserved recognition, awards in music industry—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...
