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Wizkid tagged as Lionel Messi , Davido as Cristiano Ronaldo and Burna Boy as Virgil Van Djik . Check out 20 NIGERIAN ARTISTS AS FOOTBALL STARS

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We love music, we love football, and we love arguing about music and football. This was inevitable. Before the Coronavirus pandemic literally brought the world to a halt, weekends and many mid-week nights were the designated period for Football Twitter to reign supreme, with hot takes and semi-hostile banter flying around lawlessly, constantly creating the silly and earnest atmosphere of a food fight. No matter how invincible the team you support might seem, or the individual greatness of your favourite player—past or present—being on the receiving end of an #agenda is inevitable, but there’s always the friendly ideal that everyone’s a part of the football fandom community. In a similar vein, music always serves as a point of unity, even though preferences wildly differ. Nigerian music represents an export that’s integral to spiking the country’s cool points all over the world, but even in championing that, it still leaves enough room for argumentative tensions between many people...

Entertainment: Simi Unveils Album Cover For ‘Omo Charlie Champagne ’

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 Ayo singer, Simi, has revealed the cover for her upcoming third studio album, ‘Omo Charlie Champagne‘ to drop on the 19th of April 2019. The singer made the announcement of ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ on the 19th of March where she announced that her new album will be born on her birthday which is 19th of April Releasing the album cover via her social media platforms on Weednesday, April 3rd, Simi announced that ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ is an incredible piece of work and should be what’s on listeners mind if they’re looking for songs to preorder. She said; “Guys, Is it doing you like you should preorder something incredible? Look at her cute little cheeks. Don’t tell her no. 👼🏾 #OmoCharlieChampagne 🎈” The album promises to feature other great artistes like Falz the Bahd guy, Maleek Berry, Patoranking and her husband Adekunle Gold.

Musiceasy8 presents The New Sound of Naija

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Musiceasy8 + forge9ja presents THE NEW SOUND OF NAIJA 👇 Aside from "Music #Promotions"Musiceay8 have been trying to pave way for talented and passionate artists in the industry in terms of #Hype, #Pushing your sound and brand and also creating a platform for artists to get known by Music #Lovers. And this is why your favorite fast rising Entertainment blog, #musiceasy8 joins hands with Well known Entertainment platform #forge9ja  to  create a new way of hype  and trend for Artists who are #dedicated and #consistent in the game, bringing you a new SOUND TAGGED THE NEW SOUND OF NAIJA The project will feature  NIGERIAN Upcoming Finest Act's from the West, East South and North  #Rappers and #Singers  coming together just to represent their sounds and brand by dishing out a quality tunes that will surely make you keep a tab on them. Our Aim is to #support and #showcase every talent by giving them the ability to prove their worth in the industry, an...

Entertainment : 21 Savage Released On Bond

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21 Savage has been released on bond pending a deportation hearing, TMZ reports. His lawyers, Charles H. Kuck, Dina LaPolt and Alex Spiro said: “21 Savage asked us to send a special message to his fans and supporters — he says that while he wasn’t present at the Grammy Awards, he was there in spirit and is grateful for the support from around the world and is more than ever, ready to be with his loved ones and continue making music that brings people together.” “He will not forget this ordeal or any of the other fathers, sons, family members, and faceless people, he was locked up with or that remain unjustly incarcerated across the country. And he asks for your hearts and minds to be with them.” 21 Savage was arrested by U.S. ICE officials on Super Bowl night while trying to process a U-Visa. The date of his deportation hearing has not been announced.

Entertainment : #GRAMMYs: Here’s the Full List of Winners for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards

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Album of LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Lady Gaga poses in the press room during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) The 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards held last night in Los Angeles and there were so many deserving winners of the night. Check out the full list of winners below . Album of the year year Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy Brandi Carlile – By the Way, I Forgive You Drake – Scorpion H.E.R. – H.E.R. Post Malone – Beerbongs & Bentleys Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour – WINNER Various artists – Black Panther OST Record of the year Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It Brandi Carlile – The Joke Childish Gambino – This Is America – WINNER Drake – God’s Plan Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – Shallow Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All the Stars Post Malone ft 21 Savage – Rockstar Zedd, Maren Morris ...

Entertainment :Fela’s Grandson Omorinmade Anikulapo-Kuti covers Pop Culture’s Digital Magazine

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The 3rd generation of the Anikulapo-Kuti family, Omorinmade, graces the cover of the first issue of the digital gazette, Pop Culture! by Pop ‘N’ Goss. In an exclusive feature story and extensive interview, the music artist and multi-instrumentalist talks about his passion for music, growing up in a historical legacy, connecting with music outside of his father and grandfather’s legacy and outside the New Afrika Shrine. Omorinmade shared his beliefs, convictions and core values as an Anikulapo-Kuti in the sit-down interview with Sheifunmi, which took place on the historical stage of the New Afrika Shrine. When asked if he shared the same bravery as the heroes and activists in his family, Made he responded; “Bravery… I think it was N’krumah that said the secret of life is to have no fear I agree with that. I look deep into what he might have meant because fear is a natural feeling and you can’t pretend like it doesn’t exist, but its how you absorb it and how you project it, so...

Entertainment : Tiwa Savage & Wizkid to join Pharrell, David Guetta on Global Citizen Album

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Nigerian musicians keep going global, with this time  Tiwa Savage  and  Wizkid  said to be joining  Pharrell, David Guetta  and  Stormzy  on the  Global Citizen  album. G lobal Citizen , a group with the aim to end extreme poverty in the world by 2030, is launching its first album “ Global Citizen EP 1 ” and the Nigerian stars are set to feature. The 4-track EP will be released on Friday, November 30, and will contain “ Voodoo ” featuring, David Guetta, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and  Danny Ocean . The album is curated by  Coldplay ‘s  Chris Martin  who last year  gave Tiwa and her EP “ Sugarcane ” a shoutout . South African artist  Cassper Nyovest  will also feature on the Global Citizen EP, and all the artists will perform at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, along with  Femi Kuti ,  Beyonce ,  Black Coffee ,  Ed Sheeran ,...

Entertainment: Olamide launches New Television Station “VOTS”

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As he celebrates his birthday today, Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss Olamide adds yet another feather to his cap with the launch of his very own television station, VOTS (Voice Of The Streets). VOTS will be available on Play TV from Thursday, 15th of March 2018. Olamide wrote on his Instagram page: To celebrate his birthday Rapper @baddosneh lunches his own #Television #Station #VOTS 🤝🏆 #Congrats king #Repost baddosneh I dedicate this television station to my late mum and dad. Thanks for letting me chase my dream .also to my son Batifèori maximiliano adedeji when I look up in the sky I ask myself why am I trying to live if I’m just living to die,but when I look down I see the answer. Thanks for making me a better man. This is also for the day ones who’s been supporting ruthlessly through the thick and thin,those who believed in me when I didn’t even have an idea how far i’d go in this journey.this is also an harbinger for every ghetto kid that you can be anything and achieve...

Entertainment: Rapper Craig Mack dead at 47

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Rapper Craig Mack, who was one of the artists signed to Diddy‘s Bad Boy Records, has died in his home in South Carolina due to natural causes, according to TMZ. Diddy has now released a statement on Mack’s passing, saying: Craig Mack, you were the first artist to release music on Bad Boy and gave us our first hit. You always followed your heart and you had an energy that was out of this world. You believed in me and you believed in Bad Boy. I will never forget what you did for hip-hop. You inspired me and will continue to inspire us. We will always love you. #badboy4life#ripcraigmack See his post below: Craig Mack, you were the first artist to release music on Bad Boy and gave us our first hit. You always followed your heart and you had an energy that was out of this world. You believed in me and you believed in Bad Boy. I will never forget what you did for hip-hop. You inspired me and will continue to inspire us. We will always love you. #badboy4life #ripcraigmack...

Entertainment: Beyoncé and JAY-Z officially announce “On the Run II” Tour

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It’s official! Power couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z have officially announced the their tour “On the Run II.” Beyoncé had earlier in the month listed a date on the “On the Run II” Tour – June 30 – on her Facebook, but had quickly taken it down. An announcement video was released on Monday, with the tour kicking off on June 6. The tour will be the sequel to the On the Run Tour which feature JAY-Z performing the songs from his album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” and Beyoncé from her self-titled album. The OTR II tour will feature songs from the albums “Lemonade” and “4:44” which both detail JAY-Z cheating in their marriage. The photo of the JAY-Z and Beyoncé from the tour poster reportedly references “Touki Bouki,” a 1973 Senegalese film about two lovers who steal money and clothing, then book passage to Paris to start new lives. #OTRII tour poster references "Touki Bouki," a 1973 Senegalese film about two lovers who steal money and clothing, then book passage to Paris to ...

Entertainment: Yemi Alade hosts #BlackPanther Themed Birthday Party 🎉#WakandaForever

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Over the weekend, to mark her birthday which falls on the 13th of March; Yemi Alade hosted a Wakanda themed birthday party at the Ember Creek at the Landmark Towers. The party boasted themes, African artifacts and dress code from the fictional planet, as well as a detailed vibranium carpet. Praiz, Niniola. Illbliss, Waje, Patoranking, Fiokee, Soti, Geniuzz, Squeeze Tarela, Fiokee, Uti, Soma, Dil, Denrele Edun, Beverly Osu, Bolly Lomo, Dalla Oruwari, Olisa Adibua, IK Osakioduwa and more stormed the party to turn up with Mama Africa. See photos from the event below: Vibranium Carpet