Queen Salawa Abeni: The Housemaid Who Modernized ‘Waka’ Music And Became A Legend
Salawa Abeni had a gift that was spotted early by her minders: her melodious voice was perfect for 'Waka', the indigenous traditional Yoruba music.
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‘Entertainment is important to Lagos State and we will continue to support it’ – Ambode
He said this while meeting with artistes who were part of the One Lagos Fiesta that held during the last week of 2016. The retinue of stars included Falz, Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, MI Abaga, Jaywon, Adekunle Gold, Humblesmith, Dammy Krane as well as legendary musicians like Queen Salawa Abeni, Sir Shina Peters and Adewale Ayuba.
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Lagos set for bigger, bolder musical fiesta
Residents and visitors in the five locations of the fiesta will be treated to the best musical entertainment, cultural displays and cuisine from the state.
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Official Video – Big Sheff feat Queen Salawa Abeni – Gentle Lady remix
Produced by Dre Sticks, Big Sheff has now dropped the official video to the song with cameo appearance by his dad, Chief Kollington Ayinla.
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Big Sheff duets with mum, Queen Salawa Abeni on 'Gentle Lady' (Remix)
After dropping back to back singles BMF and Category, Africa’s self styled 'Ricky Rozay' Big Sheff goes back to the 90’s with a remix to 'Gentle Lady'; a popular jam back then, owned by his mum Queen Salawa Abeni.
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Kollington Ayinla and Salawa Abeni reunite
Sir Kollington Ayinla and Queen Salawa Abeni are back in each other's arms, even if only for the moment. The former lovers reunited at the 8-day Fidau and burial ceremony of Salawa Abeni's mother in Epe, Lagos State.
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BTS photos from Big Sheff's 'Category' video
Nigerian rapper, Big Sheff, whose real names are Sheriff Ilori, is the son of two of Nigeria’s music legends, Queen Salawa Abeni and Sir Kollington Ayinla.
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Salawa Abeni, Oritsefemi, Tee Billz turn up for Pasuma's Industry Nite event
Pasuma Wonder was the headliner at the weekly Industry Nite event held at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos Last night, Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
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Big Sheff, Queen Salawa Abeni’s son drops new video
Big Sheff, whose real name is Sheriff Ilori, is the son of two of Nigeria's music legends, ‘Queen Salawa Abeni’ and Sir Kollington Ayinla.
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Opinion: It's Don Jazzy again!
It was sad to see what seems like a partnership made in heaven between the young men we easily identify as Don Jazzy and D’banj go sour, but, hey, life must go on...
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