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Award winning international Gospel music minister Sammie Okposo is out with video of the much anticipated unusual contemporary sound titled “Too Good To Be True.”

The single is accompanied with an unconventional official video directed by Frizzle and Bizzle Films. The techniques that achieved each frame will keep you glued to your screen from the beginning of the video till the end. It is colourful and captivating. The pump and energy emitted is contagious. It will definitely stir one into its joyous ambiance.

The upbeat rhythm laced with elements of Funk, is filled with God inspired confessions, declarations which can easily cling to your spirit due to the sing-along style the music adapts.

The song will stir you into the atmosphere of the miraculous, thereby preparing you for the birthing of that long awaited testimony.

“Too Good To Be True” is coming … Read the rest

Spotify’s listeners in Nigeria are showing plenty of love for music from home “I said what I said” is the most popular podcast in Nigeria.

Lagos – March 31, 2021: On February 23rd, more than 70 million songs, 2.2 million podcast titles, and over 4 billion playlists became officially available to Spotify listeners in Nigeria for free. Spotify launched with a tailored music experience for Africa with more than 100 expertly curated playlists across some of the most popular genres in the continent. But what got the fans listening?

The first 30 days demonstrated how much Nigerian listeners love their home-grown artists. Four out of the top five most-streamed artists are from Nigeria. Topping the list are the country’s beloved superstars:  WizKid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema.

Local hits are also resonating the most with Nigerian listeners. The most-streamed track in Nigeria … Read the rest

With over two decades of being at the top of the rap game, releasing classics, floating a music streaming app (Tidal) and going on to become one of the most successful musicians of all time, Jay-Z is finally embracing his roots and is set to drop an African-themed album.

American rapper, Jay-Z has unveiled the tracklist for his surprise Africa-themed album dubbed, ‘The Ascension”. The album is expected to focus on the motherland (Africa).

Jay-Z unveiled the tracklist for his latest studio project, “The Ascension” and this sent fans into a frenzy. From the details on the Tracklist cover , it looks like the veteran rapper decided to call upon the current front linemen in the rap scene in Africa.  The album features African stars like Olamide, Sarkodie, Femi Kuti, and Nasty C. Other featured acts … Read the rest

Global smartphone giant, OPPO Mobile partners with Mayowa “Mayorkun” Adewale and Damilola “L.A.X.” Afolabi to create a brand song for their latest release, the Reno5F smartphone. The announcement was made on the 30th of March, 2021 on OPPO’s official social media platforms.

The unveiling of Mayorkun and L.A.X for the OPPO Reno5F brand song comes after the successful launch of the Reno5 Series i.e. Reno5 and Reno5F in Nigeria.

Speaking on the unveil, Public Relations Manager, OPPO Mobile Nigeria, Joseph Adeola expressed his delight,

“We decided to collaborate with Mayorkun and L.A.X. on the Reno5 F Song because of their amazing ability to relate with their audiences. With their unique talents, L.A.X and Mayorkun are without a doubt, one of the biggest stars in Nigeria Music Industry today. With the OPPO Reno5 F song featuring both artists, I believe … Read the rest

Lagos, Nigeria has long been the continent’s most influential pop-culture and entertainment centers, particularly with music. From nurturing genres that were once considered ‘underground’ to becoming Grammy-worthy entries, there are all indications that the potential of music in Africa as a whole has barely been scratched. Everyday, the ‘new’ and ‘pop’ sounds take a distinctly African flavor and innovate, not just to please their local listeners but also become globally relatable and acceptable. Although we’re yet to see more women take on the main stage in the African music landscape, there are a few promising and fascinating acts defying the cookie-cutter Afrobeat signature and carving their own niche, a class that Kimora belongs to.

Born in Nigeria, raised in Dallas, Texas, IjeKimora is a soulful, hip hop diva on the rise in … Read the rest

Best New Music is our weekly roundup of fresh and hot releases you ought to listen to. It’s time to update your playlist.

Peruzzi x Davido – Somebody Baby

DMW acts, Peruzzi and Davido link up to call out their baby who has been playing tricks on them, chopping their money and professing fake love. Peruzzi and Davido decide to openly call her out on “Somebody baby” off the latter’s forthcoming album, “Rum and Boogie.”

Enisa x Davido – Love Cycle Remix

American Singer, Enisa collaborates with Nigerian megastar, Davido on the remix of her hit single “Love Cycle”, and as usual Davido delivers on the Latino-like tune. The artistes  display an impressive chemistry on … Read the rest

 It is commonly believed that the Nigerian dream is to migrate out of the country to developed nations and benefit from the structured lifestyle they offer. But when choreographer and Afrofusion dancing sensation, Iziegbe ‘Izzy’ Odigie came back to school in Nigeria at the age of three, she had no idea that for her, it would put her on the path to her dream job as the aforementioned, a job where she would with her movement and art, be one of the key personalities helping to export Afrobeats to the diaspora. 

It’s 6 years since Izzy set out on that path, and she’s fully in her element as the dancer she’d hoped to become after going back to the states and finding herself in the frenetic moves of Afrodance and the escapist music that feeds the culture. 

For Notjustok’s celebration of Women’s History Month, we talk to … Read the rest

Singer/Songwriter, Angeloh has released the third part of his EP series, “Love Child 3”

“A person who does not love does not know God, for God is Love.” 1 John 4:8.

Love Child 3 is the third part of an EP series by Angeloh. In this instalment, the body of work draws from the love triangle of Angeloh’s relationship with himself; his relationship with his wife; and his relationship with his God.
It is the fruit of his journey towards healing and self discovery; a path that drove Angeloh deeper into
the secret place where the Father is.

According to Angeloh, “I can now truly love myself, my spouse, family, and neighbour because I am encountering God’s love: For a person who does not know God’s love cannot truly love.
My desire is that this project draws every listener into the secret place, … Read the rest

Known for his lush baritone, captivating rhapsodies and layered sounds fusing afrobeats, R&B, funk, jazz and hip-hop, New York based Afrofusion artist and producer ROADMAN – real name Toro Alaba – started 2021 with Afrochella and Audiomack ranking him among their Top 25 Rising Stars for the year, and he follows that up on March 4 with the release of his third studio EP titled GHETTO BOY FLY, which also comes with the alternative name of ‘Ologo’, meaning ‘glorious child’ in his native Yoruba language.

The EP opens with ‘Nobody Knows’, which was inspired by the unprecedented events of last year and sees Roadman reflecting on how there’s only so much we can do in life, and the fan-favourite jam ‘Gbewa’, before it reveals the archetypal Roadman sound on ‘OTR’ with its night-time groove and palmwine music vibe, enters the political … Read the rest