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Freedom Songs: 5 Nigerian Artistes Who Stood Up Against Apartheid In South Africa

During the height of apartheid in South Africa in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, many Nigerian singers and activists stood in solidarity with the people of South Africa and their…

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#NigeriaAt58: ORIN Commemorates Celebration With Independence Day Playlist

As we celebrate Nigeria’s 58 years of independence, we say cheers to new beginnings and 360 jollification. To celebrate this great day, we present you with top 7 songs dedicated to…

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Remembering Sonny Okosun eight years on

Yaya Abatan Street, to thisday, remains a sprawling commercial street that runs through the Ogba, Ikeja suburb where Sonny Okosuns built his fortress. This place became my home: my last bus stop, at the end of some days’ hustles.

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8 Years After: Remembering Late Sunny Okosun

Sunny Okosun was a leading Nigerian musician who died at Howard University Hospital, Washington DC on May 24, 2008 at the age of 61 after a brief battle with colon cancer.

Read Frank Nweke Jnr.'s opening speech at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Entertainment plays a pivotal role in society as a stress and tension diffuser. Many of us will remember a great book, song, beautiful theatrical performance or amazing movie because of the profound impact they had on us at certain moments when we were down or even at such times when we are happy and therefore serve to reinforce our state of emotional well being, however transient it may be...

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Onyeka Owenu Clocks 60

Onyeka often referred to as the ‘Elegant Stallion’, stands as one the few female Nigerian musicians who have over the years remained relevant and in the eyes of the public...

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Freedom Songs: 5 Nigerian Artistes Who Stood Up Against Apartheid In South Africa

#NigeriaAt58: ORIN Commemorates Celebration With Independence Day Playlist

Remembering Sonny Okosun eight years on

8 Years After: Remembering Late Sunny Okosun

Read Frank Nweke Jnr.'s opening speech at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Onyeka Owenu Clocks 60

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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