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Rebecca Ferguson to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration on one condition

'Strange Fruit' is a song that was originally a poem- written by Abel Meeropol - that deals with the lynchings of African-Americans in the 20th century in the United States.

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Cape Verdean diva and Grammy Award winner, Cesaria Evaro, comes alive in Lagos

Regarded as Queen of Morna, Cesaria Evaro became the undisputed ambassador of Morna music, native to Cape Verde and similar to the Argentine tango.

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9 Talented Nigerian artistes you have never heard about

Music pundits often say, 'to succeed in music, talent is never enough', but its surely the starting point.

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Watch Falana cover Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ from her ‘Falana Uncover’d’ series

Last month, Falana unveiled her first cover from the ‘Falana Uncover’d’ live performance videos.

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David Oyelowo plays artiste manager in late singer, Nina’s biopic which also stars Zoe Saldana

Weeks after grabbing a role to voice the new James Bond audiobook, Nigerian born English actor, David Oyelowo has played the manager of late American musician and activist, Nina Simone. David stars alongside Columbiana actress, Zoe Saldana who plays Nina’s role.

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Mary J Blige To Play Nina Simone In Upcoming Biopic

The Queen of Hip-hop and Soul, Mary J Blige will be working the sets of Hollywood soon...

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Rebecca Ferguson to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration on one condition

Cape Verdean diva and Grammy Award winner, Cesaria Evaro, comes alive in Lagos

9 Talented Nigerian artistes you have never heard about

Watch Falana cover Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ from her ‘Falana Uncover’d’ series

David Oyelowo plays artiste manager in late singer, Nina’s biopic which also stars Zoe Saldana

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

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Asa, Femi Kuti Perform At Montreux Jazz Festival

Mary J Blige To Play Nina Simone In Upcoming Biopic

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

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’

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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