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Inspired by blood! Inside the world of Nigerian musicians who are brothers

Nigerian music industry is arguably the biggest on the continent of Africa. With the wealth and fame it brings, it is not unusual to see younger siblings take after their elderly ones.

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18 things that have happened since Fela died

Today makes it 18 years since the demise of iconic musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti who is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest musical acts ever in the world. NET profiles 18 things that have happened since the death of Fela

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Entertainers who took after their fathers

The Nigerian music terrain is blessed with several talented artistes. Interestingly many of these musicians have famous fathers they took after. In this piece, NET brings you a list of music stars who are towing the path laid down by their parents...

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US Congress honours Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been honoured by the United States Congress for his contributions to music and political activism.

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Talk about it! Seun Kuti wants Nigerian government to legalise marijuana

Seun, evidently more 'weed'-friendly than his elder brother, Femi Kuti, is currently on tour abroad and shared a picture of marijuana package as a consumable with a caption lashing out at African governments.

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Seun Kuti celebrates elder brother, Femi on 53rd birthday

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has sent a shout out to his elder brother and 4-time Grammy nominee, Femi Kuti on his 53rd birthday.

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Full list of nominees for Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2015

The 10th edition of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) is scheduled for September 6, 2015, in New York City. Check out the full list of nominees below...

Events

Seun Kuti to perform at the Brooklyn Browl next week

Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 Band are scheduled for a performance in the United States of America, New York to be precise next week. Seun and the band will headline the Brooklyn Browl in New York on Friday, June 19, 2015.

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Finally, Femi and Seun Kuti combine for 2 Kings Concert

On Friday, April 24, 2015, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti music dynasty will remind fans and lovers of Afrobeat why the genre is so loved withing and outside Nigeria's borders through a concert that has been tagged the 2 Kings Concert.

Music

NET Exclusive: Shank inks multi-million deal with ILL Tune Records

Shank, who has been off the music radar for a while now, has just signed a new mouth-watering deal with ‘Ill Tune’ records and will be dropping new materials in the coming weeks.

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Inspired by blood! Inside the world of Nigerian musicians who are brothers

18 things that have happened since Fela died

Entertainers who took after their fathers

US Congress honours Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Talk about it! Seun Kuti wants Nigerian government to legalise marijuana

Seun Kuti celebrates elder brother, Femi on 53rd birthday

Full list of nominees for Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2015

Seun Kuti to perform at the Brooklyn Browl next week

Finally, Femi and Seun Kuti combine for 2 Kings Concert

NET Exclusive: Shank inks multi-million deal with ILL Tune Records

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

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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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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’

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Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

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