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Endorsement rumours begin as Timi Dakolo visits Lagos agency with links to MTN & Pepsi

Sources are now saying Timi Dakolo who was spotted at the Upfront Bookings Talent Agency office in Lagos today may be eyeing a deal with the telco.

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The tweet that got Timi Dakolo trending

2007 winner of the first edition of the famous music talent hunt, Idols West Africa, Timi Dakolo is currently buzzing on social media as he has been trending on Twitter for the past 12 hours. If you are wondering why he's trending, let's gist you.

'I almost ran mad the first time I was given N100k’ – Timi Dakolo

The 'Iyawo mi' singer went on to add that ‘the first time someone gave me N100, 000, I wanted to run mad. That was after the show. Subsequently, someone else gave me N1m, and I could not sleep that night.

Talent Hunt Shows: Only A Beginning (2)

I first saw Mr. Raw (formerly NIG.G.A Raw of the Comedians) in 2002 at StarQuest, along with Klint D’Drunk, Maideena, KC Presh, Asa and others. About four years later, we (Now Muzik) had the pleasure of working with him as a solo artiste in a management capacity, and the results were more than satisfactory.

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Christian Wins Glo Naija Sings season 3!

After weeks of thrilling performances and all, Abuja based upcoming singer Christian has become the winner of Glo Naija Sings season 3!...

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NETPod: Eric And Jesse Jagz Say ‘She’s Crazy’

With just two days for left for his album to drop, Eric treats us to one more release...

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Endorsement rumours begin as Timi Dakolo visits Lagos agency with links to MTN & Pepsi

The tweet that got Timi Dakolo trending

'I almost ran mad the first time I was given N100k’ – Timi Dakolo

Talent Hunt Shows: Only A Beginning (2)

Christian Wins Glo Naija Sings season 3!

NETPod: Eric And Jesse Jagz Say ‘She’s Crazy’

Reality Check

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

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