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Afrobeat

December 7, 2025

Sonny Okosun’s family announces plans to sustain artiste’s legacy

The family of Sunny Okosun, on Sunday, hinted that plans were underway to sustain the musical legacy of the late songwriter and legendary musician.

Sonny Okosun
November 3, 2025

Nigerian live band legend Akiin Shuga dies at 50

With over three decades in his career, Akiin Shuga built the Shuga band into one of the country’s most famous live acts.

Akiin Shuga
August 27, 2024

MFM leader Olukoya mourns music promoter Esho

Mr Esho died on Monday, June 17, 2024, after a brief illness at 77. He is to be buried on Friday, August 30.

Daniel Olukoya and Femi Esho
December 10, 2023

Oladips apologises; Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ hits gold certification; other entertainment highlights this week

The award solidifies Wizkid’s stature as an Afrobeat icon on the international stage, reinforcing the track’s chart-topping success and cultural impact.

Wizkid, Oladips, Tems and Davido
September 14, 2022

Wizkid releases new single “Bad To Me”

Bad To Me has already shot to the number one spot on the Apple Music Store barely 24 hours after its release.

Nigerian superstar Wizkid
February 6, 2022

Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho and the rise of Yahooism

We are coming to terms with the truth that those who are “fighting” for the so-called freedom of their people are in reality hoodwinking those same people.

January 16, 2021

I would have been Fela’s wife: Onyeka Onwenu

Fela kept a harem of women, many of whom are his band members, during his time.

Fela Kuti and Onyeka Onwenu