Nigerian Music Industry

D’banj Praises Wizkid, Recounts Backstage Award Moment with 2Baba, Others 

Koko Master D’banj has sparked fresh conversations in the Nigerian music industry after reflecting on how he, 2Baba, and other early Afrobeats pioneers...

Fuji Is Bigger Than You Think, Malaika Fires Back at Small Doctor Over Dying Genre Remark

Veteran Fuji singer, Alhaji Sulaiman Alao Malaika, has clapped back at Small Doctor over a comment suggesting that Fuji music is dying due...

Annie’s Slip, Davido’s Triumph, and the Unforgettable Moments at Headies’‘Back to Base’

Stepping onto the 17th Headies Awards stage at the Landmark Event Centre in Lekki, Annie Macaulay instantly electrified the atmosphere. Her neon green...

Court vacates arrest warrant against former manager of Mercy Chinwo

In a notable ruling on Friday, the Federal High Court in Lagos lifted an arrest warrant that had been issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi,...

ID Cabasa: Nigerian entertainers are suffering, dying in silence, deserve empathy

Nigerian music producer, ID Cabasa, has drawn attention to the emotional struggles faced by many stars in the entertainment industry. According to him,...

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...