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Fela, Davido, Wizkid, and Debates About Who Is Truly A Nigerian ‘Legend’

Is Fela considered ‘more’ Legendary than a younger Wizkid, because his music sometimes spans a good 20-30 minutes while Wizkid barely does 5 or because Fela achieved much more than Wiz has?

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Femi Kuti Receives Award For Freedom, Courage And Authenticity

Afrobeat King, Femi Kuti was on Sunday September 24, 2017, conferred the Legend Meets Legend award for his Courage, Consistency and Authenticity by foremost Stout brand, Legend Extra Stout. Femi Kuti, 55,…

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Twenty Songs That Show The World That Fela Is The Real Deal

The late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is undeniably one of Africa’s greatest musicians. He was not just an international Music Icon, Fela was the real deal. He left an indelible…

Celebrating the legendary musician Victor Uwaifo as he turns 76 today

Sir Victor Uwaifo was in Benin City, began playing guitar when he was 12 and made history when he won the first Golden record in Africa for 'Joromi'.

Watch the return of a legend: Ebenezer Obey’s brilliant One Lagos Fiesta performance

The passing of time has not robbed him of the gift of music or the sonorous voice with which he sings. Coupled with the exceptional delivery of his band.

‘How I spent my fortune, my take on SONY deals and why people criticising younger artistes are just jealous’ – Shina Peters

According to Sir Shina Peters, 'I want to play music that will break all the barriers, I want to play music that will cut across ethnicity.'

‘Africans need to appreciate history’ – Femi Kuti

According to him, 'Africans need to understand what we have been through in our history.'

‘Fela paved the way for Nigerians to speak freely on social media today’ – Femi Kuti

'For one decade, my father was speaking about Injustice, corruption and dictatorship but he was a lone voice, but today, Nigerians on social media speak freely especially on social media and they don’t even know why'

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Bright Chimezie returns in surprise duet with Humblesmith

Popular Highlife musician, Bright Chimezie made a surprise appearance on stage at the Star Music Trek concert in Owerri, performing live on stage with Humblesmith.

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Photos: Kcee shuts down Owerri township stadium for Legend real deal experience

On Sunday October 30, pop star, Kcee gave a perfect end to an electrifying night of entertainment at Legend Extra Stout's Real Deal Experience in Owerri’s Old Township Stadium.

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Fela, Davido, Wizkid, and Debates About Who Is Truly A Nigerian ‘Legend’

Femi Kuti Receives Award For Freedom, Courage And Authenticity

Twenty Songs That Show The World That Fela Is The Real Deal

Celebrating the legendary musician Victor Uwaifo as he turns 76 today

Watch the return of a legend: Ebenezer Obey’s brilliant One Lagos Fiesta performance

‘How I spent my fortune, my take on SONY deals and why people criticising younger artistes are just jealous’ – Shina Peters

‘Africans need to appreciate history’ – Femi Kuti

Bright Chimezie returns in surprise duet with Humblesmith

Photos: Kcee shuts down Owerri township stadium for Legend real deal experience

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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