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Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife legend who worked with Fela, dies at 90

Ebo Taylor, the legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and one of the architects of highlife music, has died at the age of 90, marking the end of an era for African…

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Comparing Fela to Wizkid is disrespectful to Fela and also unfair to Wizkid – 2Baba

2Baba has weighed in on the heated debate comparing Wizkid to the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, calling it “ridiculous” and unfair to both artists. Speaking on the upcoming…

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Nollywood

Tinubu unveils renovated National Theatre with ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ musical

The heartbeat of Nigeria’s cultural scene pulsed with new energy on Wednesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. In a landmark…

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Tell Your Papa and 4 other songs banned for speaking truth to power

Nigerian musicians have used their songs for a long time as a means of protest — questioning authority, uncovering corruption, and giving voice to the voiceless. However, such protest songs…

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Nollywood

Nissi Ogulu to release Fela-inspired animated short film ‘Sopo’

Nigerian singer and creative force Nissi Ogulu is set to captivate audiences with an upcoming animated short film titled Sopo, a tribute to the legendary Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti. The…

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Angelique Kidjo: The Beninese Activist And Singer Championing Pan-African Music Through Nigerian Alliance

Fluent in five languages: (Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen, and English), Angelique Kidjo has continued to push the frontiers of Pan-African music. Lately, however, her Nigerian alliance has been stronger, cementing…

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Events

NET Honours 2021: Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2baba, Davido, Falz Nominated For Most Popular Male Musician

Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2baba, Davido and Falz are nominated for Most Popular Male Musician at this year’s edition of NET Honours. Nearly 24 years after his death, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti…

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NET Honours 2021: Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2Baba, Davido, Falz Nominated For Most Popular Male Musician

Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2Baba, Davido and Falz are nominated for Most Popular Male Musician at this year’s edition of NET Honours. Nearly 24 years after his death, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti…

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7 times America’s biggest artistes sampled Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti didn’t make good music. He made great music that was quantified by activism, culture, and life. With many local entertainers tapping essence from his oeuvre, his influence is…

Discussing Banky W In Politics, Wizkid's Support + More | Vibes With Victor Q&A Episode

This week, Victor Okpala executes the first ever Q&A episode of Vibes With Victor. Fans of the show sent in their questions via social media around various topics in music…

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Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife legend who worked with Fela, dies at 90

Comparing Fela to Wizkid is disrespectful to Fela and also unfair to Wizkid – 2Baba

Tinubu unveils renovated National Theatre with ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ musical

Tell Your Papa and 4 other songs banned for speaking truth to power

Nissi Ogulu to release Fela-inspired animated short film ‘Sopo’

Angelique Kidjo: The Beninese Activist And Singer Championing Pan-African Music Through Nigerian Alliance

NET Honours 2021: Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2baba, Davido, Falz Nominated For Most Popular Male Musician

NET Honours 2021: Fela, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, 2Baba, Davido, Falz Nominated For Most Popular Male Musician

7 times America’s biggest artistes sampled Fela Kuti

Discussing Banky W In Politics, Wizkid's Support + More | Vibes With Victor Q&A Episode

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

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

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