Day: November 12, 2024

These ten of Yemi Alade’s older tracks highlight her amazing variety

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Few people are aware of the singer Yemi Eberechi Alade’s multi-genre expertise. She not only effortlessly entertains her audience, but she also adeptly changes up her look anytime she wants to. There are incredibly captivating female talents in Afrobeats whose influence has been felt both domestically and globally. However, one prominent diva and songbird has a compelling appearance and aura. Yemi Alade is her name. Yemi Alade’s ten-year successful musical career has seen her sing soulful ballads, dancehall club bangers, and dazzling R&B tracks, all while holding onto her title…

The Grammy Awards’ Best African Music Performance category is dominated by Nigerian artists

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With a Nigerian on every list of nominees for Best African Music Performance, a Nigerian musician is certain to take home an award from the 2025 Grammys. For the second edition of the Best African Music Performance award, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, Chris Brown, Davido, Lojay, and Wizkid were nominated. Nominees for Best African Music Performance: Yemi Alade for Tomorrow MMS: Wizkid & Asake Davido, Lojay, and Chris Brown are sensational. Burna Boy, higher Tems, “Love Me JeJe”

‘Bring It (Naija Version)’ features Bella Shmurda and Sean Paul

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With a career spanning decades and a repertoire full of successes that transcended borders and generations, Sean Paul’s path in the music industry has been nothing short of legendary. Sean Paul has been at the forefront of the genre throughout his career, producing music that appeals to audiences outside of the Caribbean. In ‘Bring It (Naija Version),’ he collaborates with Nigerian Afropop star Bella Shmurda, fusing his signature sound with Afrobeat vigor to enthrall listeners across once more. Bella Shmurda and Sean Paul’s smooth cooperation is showcased in “Bring It…

At AFRIFF 2024, Uzoamaka Onuoha takes home the Best Female Performance award.

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At the just ended African Film Festival on November 9, 2024, Nollywood actress Uzoamaka Onuoha took home the prize for outstanding female performance in a feature. films As Headless debuts on opening night, AFRIFF 2024 honors Herbert Wigwe with red carpet glitz. For her role in Agemo, Uzoamaka Onuoha received more than three nominations. The film, which was directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula, shows the difficulties experienced by women while following Agatha as she makes her way through a perilous and enigmatic world. The spooky film examines issues of power…

At AFRIFF 2024, Skepta’s film “Tribal Mark” takes up the Audience Choice Award

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Skepta, a British-Nigerian rapper, won the public choice prize at the 13th African Film Festival (AFRIFF) for his film “Tribal Mark.” At this year’s African Film Festival, British-Nigerian rapper Skepta made history by winning the coveted Audience Choice Award for his debut feature, Tribal Mark. The rapper’s artistic abilities and the influence his film had on viewers are demonstrated by the award, which was chosen by festival goers. Music was only the start of the British rapper’s artistic endeavors. Skepta anticipated that Tribal Mark, which he co-directed with Dwight Okechukwu,…

Nigerian culture is brought to life in these Nollywood productions

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The celebrations, cuisine, and familial ties that characterize a typical African society are all depicted in these films. The richness of our culture is captured in Nigerian films, from the deliciousness of our foods to the pulsating rhythms of our dances, the intricacies of familial connections, and the happiness of weddings and marriage ceremonies. With its depth and genuineness, each story offers a glimpse into the traditions and principles that make us who we are. We take this occasion to showcase five outstanding Nigerian films that masterfully convey the distinctiveness…

“Phoenix Fury” wins the Best Film prize at the 13th AFRIFF

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At the 13th African Film Festival, which took place at the Oriental Hotel on November 10, 2024, the Nollywood movie “Phoenix Fury” won the Best Film prize. At this year’s African Film Festival, exceptional films and performances were honored. Phoenix Fury, which was directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, demonstrates how a director may skillfully combine parts from the past and present to create a stunning narrative collage.   The movie chronicles Ifeatu’s life from birth to a string of mostly regrettable incidents that drive her to seek retribution against Yali,…

Monday Okpebholo Sworn In As Edo Governor

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Breaking: Monday Okpebholo Sworn In As Edo Governor

Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were officially sworn in as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday (today) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the capital city of the state. It is worth noting that Okpebholo takes over from Godwin Obaseki, who governed the state for eight years as a two-term governor. The new Governor who is of the All Progressives Congress, defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, in the September 21 election. On Tuesday, Okpebholo…

Nigerian Gov’t Bars Pilots From Operating Multiple Airlines

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Nigerian Gov't Bars Pilots From Operating Multiple Airlines

The Nigerian government has limited the ability of certified flight crew members to work for more than one airline. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) implemented this limitation, citing its research that indicates pilots and other flight crew members provide services to various airlines. In a notice issued by the NCAA/DGCA/AOL on November 6th, 2024, and endorsed by the Ag. Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, this action was declared unlawful. The notice points out that when pilots are employed by multiple airlines at the same time, it increases…

Olamide is enlisted by Shallopopi for their new track, “Order.” 

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‘Order’ is the collaboration between chart-topping rappers Shallipopi and Olamide. Following weeks of suspense, Shallipopi has finally released the single, continuing his run of releases as he gets ready for a successful year-end. Olamide gave a sultry verse that complemented the song’s fast-paced production, while Shallopopi peppered the song with his Benin Pidgin English slang. “Order” follows “Free Service,” the Shallipopi’s most recent release, which peaked at number 10 on the TurnTable Top 100. Olamide and Shallipopi have both released projects and made a number of guest appearances in 2024,…