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Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to retire this year

Her new album is to be entirely composed of originals and will feature production by Stevie Wonder. However despite retirement, the legendary singer would not be quitting music completely.

Pure Talent! 9 things you probably didn’t know about Asa

Brilliant and unique are two words which best describe talented singer, Bukola Elemide better known as Asa as she celebrates her 33rd birthday. Here are 9 facts you probably didn’t know about the ‘Bed of Stone’ singer.

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Kanye West and Usher to receive Bet Honors

Hip-Hop mogul Kanye West and R&B superstar Usher will be honored as part of the network’s salute to distinguished African-Americans in the areas of art, music, theater, technology, and business.

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Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack is dead

The 70-year-old star, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and enjoyed a career spanning seven decades, passed away in his sleep on Friday, June 27, 2014.

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'A tribute to the 7 women who inspire me', Ruby Gyang

Nigerian singer Ruby writes about six women who have inspired her...

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'I Wish it Was a Bad Dream' – Celebs Comment on Whitney's Death

The news of the passing away of one of the brightest singing stars of the century, Whitney Houston, was met with great shock among members of the entertainment industry specifically...

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Aretha Franklin Calls Off Third Wedding

Franklin, 69, and Wilkerson were planning to wed in June or July aboard a private yacht in Miami...

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69 Year Old Aretha Franklin Announces Engagement

The singer she's considering a summer wedding, in Miami Beach, Florida

Asa, Femi Kuti Perform At Montreux Jazz Festival

By Osagie Alonge One of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports Asa has joined the list of music greats as the singer performed at the 44th edition of the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival.…

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Who Wins BET’s Best Africa Act Prize?

Who can bag the 'Best African Act' award at the forthcoming BET awards?

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Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to retire this year

Pure Talent! 9 things you probably didn’t know about Asa

Kanye West and Usher to receive Bet Honors

Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack is dead

'A tribute to the 7 women who inspire me', Ruby Gyang

'I Wish it Was a Bad Dream' – Celebs Comment on Whitney's Death

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Third Wedding

69 Year Old Aretha Franklin Announces Engagement

Asa, Femi Kuti Perform At Montreux Jazz Festival

Who Wins BET’s Best Africa Act Prize?

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

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