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Akon lends support to Hausa actress banned for hugging a man in music video

American-born singer and entrepreneur, Akon has lent his support for banned Kannywood actress, Rahama by inviting her for a film set in Los Angeles, California.

Not the 9ice we used to know!

Some say his music was affected by the decision to split with his producer and old-time friend, ID Cabasa.

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Tiwa Savage, Davido bring the house down at Passport Experience Festival in Atlanta

Appreciation for Nigerian music was on display in Atlanta, United States as Davido and Tiwa Savage thrilled the audience at the Passport Experience Festival over the weekend.

Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Rich Homie Quan, Shaggy to headline Passport Experience Fest 2016

she'll join other superstars like Don Jazzy, Rich Homie Quan and reggae singer Shaggy to headline the second annual Passport Experience Festival in Atlanta.

Please, bring back our Davido!

Last year playing ‘The Sound’, ‘The Money’ with Olamide, and ‘Fans Mi’ featuring UK rapper Meek Mill always got the clubs, offices and households rocking.

How Chris Brown, Drake are helping Wizkid go global

Top foreign acts such as Drake, Chris Brown, among others have helped grow the Starboy’s career.

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Akon lends support to Hausa actress banned for hugging a man in music video

Not the 9ice we used to know!

Tiwa Savage, Davido bring the house down at Passport Experience Festival in Atlanta

Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Rich Homie Quan, Shaggy to headline Passport Experience Fest 2016

Please, bring back our Davido!

How Chris Brown, Drake are helping Wizkid go global

Davido’s cousin, B-Red drops new EP ‘All The Way Up’

Davido's cousin, B-Red announces new EP 'All The Way Up'

Top 10 most watched music videos on NET Premiere in the past year

BET Awards 2016: See more red carpet arrivals of Akon, Alicia Keys, 2 Chainz, Falz, Karrueche Tran others

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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