Davido broke out on the Nigerian music scene 10 years ago and has become one of the highest profile artists in the country’s history.
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Tomes of works have been done on his magnificent stardom and impact on the transformation of the raw Jamaican Ska chant into a global musical brand that it would be a rehash doing that here. A major intellectual engagement however has been the argument: who is the greatest between him and his friend, brother and later sworn enemy, Peter McIntosh, popularly known as Peter Tosh?
Recall that the Eagle Online earlier reported that the singer was seen in a beer parlour preaching.
Onwuegbula said this in Nsukka during the sixth international symposium in honour of the late Reggae icon, titled “Bob Marley: 40 Years after on Black Civilisation and Pan Africacism” on Friday in Nsukka.
In a video she posted on her Instagram page, the former secular artist can be seen in a beer parlour preaching to three men sitting over bottles of alcoholic drinks about the benefits of having Jesus Christ in their lives.
The concert, with the theme: “Music Experience,” and the slogan: “Party of all Parties,” which is scheduled for May 16, 2021, is being organised by Max FM 102.3.
The service was launched in Lagos on April 30 by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, as part of the national Digital Switchover programme.
Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria, the entertainers said they felt good and happy playing for the worshippers in the spirit of the season.
This year’s concert will shine a light on Africa’s next wave of talent who are making their mark on the global stage with artists from South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Kenya who are set to perform. The global event is a partnership between MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba and will be hosted by the Golden Globe and SAG winner this Africa Day. Be sure to catch the concert streaming exclusively on YouTube at 19:00 CAT/18:00WAT and broadcast across Africa on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) at 21:00CAT/20:00WAT.
Ododo made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to his office by Ephraims Sheyin, Head of Lagos Operations of the News Agency of Nigeria.
According to multiple media reports on Wednesday, May 12th, the 44-year-old born Olanrewaju Fasasi was said to have been reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer and currently undergoing chemotherapy in the US.
Back in February, the Nigerian icon was announced as one of the nominees alongside other veteran stars such as Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick.
In the lead up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base Africa, YouTube Music is celebrating the continent’s popular culture with performances by popular artists from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
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The show which will continue till the finale on July 11, will see the winner clinching the prize of a recording contract with a leading record label and N50, 000,000 (Fifty Million Naira) worth of prizes.
World Stage Limited, a leading media group and promoter of the project, in a statement said the concept was conceived to be the biggest annual talent discovery programme in Africa to scout and groom next superstars that will produce series of iconic conscience songs to dominate the airwaves.
Its ability to also give back to the community through tangible corporate social investment programs that significantly translate to improved living and not just mere formality and publicity stunts is also pertinent.
These fines, the Editors’ body said on Saturday, are punitive, arbitrary and against press freedom.
The APC on Tuesday May 4, shared photos of campaign shirts which had inscriptions that read “To be spiritual is not by praying and going to church. Spiritualism is the understanding of the universe so that it… Fela Kuti.”
The governor, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Committee on Film Production Empowerment at the State House, Marina to fund youth creativity and entertainment activities in the state, following the disruption caused by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) that impacted negatively on entertainment and tourism in the state.