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Street-hop meastro Zlatan is one of the most recognizable figures in Nigerian music, who made a loud entrance into the mainstream with his Zanku style.  In an interview with Dada Boy Ehiz on Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Zlatan narrates the creative process behind his latest EP and what he hopes to achieve with it. The man behind multiple hit songs stated shared that while he had enough songs to make up a 15-track project, he opted for an EP that combines his already successful released singles to give his fans something to enjoy. “I think I can actually submit…

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Afrobeats Megastar Fireboy is making his comeback with a new single with which he aims to add some sonic diversity to the soundscape. Expectations are high for Fireboy who has made a rapid rise to the top of the Nigerian Music Industry. s intercontinental hit single ‘Peru’ assisted by British superstar Ed Sheeran is one of the biggest Afrobeats songs in the streaming era. On April 4, 2023, Fireboy dropped his new single titled ‘Someone’ which is a blend of Electronic Dance Elements and percussions for Dance record. Known for his elevated penmanship, the single conveys the musing of a hopeless romantic who…

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Iyanya is one of the early modern pop stars whose music brought some sensuality into Afrobeats. After breaking into the mainstream with his monster hit song ‘Kukere’, Iyanya would go on to establish himself as one of the industry’s ladies’ men. After making his comeback to the mainstream last year with the EP ‘6th Wave’ which delivered successful singles in ‘Like’ featuring Kizz Daniel and Davido and’One Side’, Iyanya is set to consolidate on its success. His latest effort is a single with BNXN FKA Buju with whom he combines for ‘Sinner’. The mid-tempo sensual record soundtracks the desires inspired by a temptress. BNXN who’s from the Ibibio stock spoke his…

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Popular Afrobeats musician Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, has demonstrated his love for his children in a unique way by getting tattoos of their faces on his leg. The celebrated singer, who has won multiple awards, including a Grammy, proudly displayed images of his four sons in photos that have been widely shared online. Wizkid’s first child, Boluwatife Balogun, was born to Shola Ogudugu; his second son, Ayo Jr., was born to Binta Diamond, who lives in the US; and his other two sons were born to his manager, Jada Pollock. Wizkid and Pollock welcomed their second child together…

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Some netizens are yearning for the return of veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, to the screen amidst her absence on social media. According to reports, this comes after actress, Uche Jumbo shared a heartwarming post via Twitter to celebrate Genevieve’s 44th birthday today, May 3, 2023. Sharing a monochrome photo of her colleague and friend, Uche wrote: “Asa bekeeee! Happiest birthday to my girl Genny love you!.” Reacting to Uche’s post, some netizens flooded the comment section expressing their love and showering the actress with birthday prayers. Others also expressed their hope that Genevieve would return to the screen soon, as…

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Former Nigerian Secular Musician and songwriter Chidinma Ekile, who recently transitioned to becoming a gospel artist in 2021, has disclosed that she was born visually impaired. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, she shared that her parents faced significant challenges in attempting to address her medical condition, and after all their efforts failed, they turned to God Miraculously, she regained her sight, and her mother, without her knowledge, made a vow to dedicate her to God as a result. She noted that despite opening her eyes, her mother informed her that they were blood red, which became another…

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Popular Nigerian actress and red carpet host, Uche Ogbodo has said she is unbothered if her husband, Boby Maris, decides to have extramarital affairs or marry a second wife. Uche Ogbodo stated this on her Instagram page while responding to a fan @ezinnaya_onuoha who tackled her for always making friends with husband snatchers. The actress had on Tuesday expressed her undying love to her husband in a post accompanied by their picture. She wrote: “My Ride and Ride, My Endless Journey, I will walk a Thousand Miles just to behold your sweet handsome face and piercing eyes. I Love you…

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Barbadian-American superstar, Rihanna has dropped fresh details about her current pregnancy. The mother of one stunned the 2023 Met Gala in New York City, on Monday night alongside her partner, A$AP Rocky. While making her way to the stairs, Rihanna was accosted by some reporters who threw questions at her about her second pregnancy. Responding to one of the questions, Rihanna revealed that she was carrying a Valentine’s baby. “It’s Valentino baby! I feel good!,” she said per Variety. The billionaire singer welcomed her first child, a boy, with A$AP Rocky in May 2022. She revealed her second pregnancy bump…

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Famous Nigerian content creator and activist Adebowale Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has disclosed his new year resolution as he celebrates his 30th birthday in style. Macaroni clocked 30 today being the 3rd day of May 2023. Taking to social media to reveal his new year resolution, the comedian, in a post accompanied by pictures on his Instagram page, described his new age as Freaky 30. He said: “Freaky 30, I want to start living life.” Recall that Macaroni fans and some celebrity colleagues had, on 1st of May, ahead of his birthday, surprised him with a massive…

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Popular Nigerian musician, Chidimma Ekile has opened up on why she stopped singing secular music. Chidinma, who shot into the limelight after winning Project Fame in 2010, said she felt empty. She had announced in 2021 that she had become a Minister of God and vowed never to return to secular music. In a YouTube video she posted on Wednesday, the ‘Kedike’ crooner said the emptiness made her reconnect with her source (God). “I was looking for my fulfilment but I didn’t find it until I reconnected with my source,” she added.

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