Copying limits creativity — Ebuka Obiligbo (Umuobiligbo)
Ebuka Obiligbo, one half of the brothers that make up the duo of Umuobiligbo, tells NAOMI CHIMA about their music Tell us about your educational career. I attended the Lord’s Creation Primary School, and moved to Goodnews Secondary College, though I le…
Akwa Ibom hosts Inferno Runway: Mr and Miss Nigeria International
The world of pageantry took an exciting turn with the rebranding of Mr and Miss Nigeria International into Inferno Runway: Mr. and Miss Nigeria International, a groundbreaking fusion of beauty, glamour, and fashion design. A statement sent to Saturday …
Bolanle Olukanni inspires graduates at US varsity
Loyola University in Chicago, United States of America, welcomed back one of its accomplished alumni— Bolanle Olukanni— as the commencement luncheon speaker for the fall 2024 graduation of the School of Communication. The event which took place at the …
Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims
Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody despite a court ruling ordering his release. In an i…
Nollywood is my only lover, says Timini Egbuson
Popular heartthrob, Timini Egbuson, is admired by many ladies but he recently told Saturday Beats that the movie industry is his only lover for now. He told our correspondent, “I am not in love with anyone, I am only in love with Nollywood— my craft an…
True story behind ‘Seven Doors’ – Femi Adebayo
Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has revealed that the inspiration behind his latest film, ‘Seven Doors’, came from the life of a king he was close to. Speaking in an encounter with Saturday Beats, he said, “It is extremely important to preserve our …
‘Shout Out To My Ex’, Kwate proclaims in new EP
Singer, David Idukomose, aka Kwate, has released an Extended Play, titled, ‘Shout Out To My Ex’. A statement sent to Saturday Beats noted that other artistes such as Portable, Magnito, Big Smart and Black Jerzee, also worked to make sure the project ap…
Most prominent gospel artistes of 2024
The Nigerian gospel music scene has continued to evolve and captivate global attention. NAOMI CHIMA writes about the leading gospel acts whose contributions have shaped the genre this year Nathaniel Bassey Nathaniel Bassey remains one of Nigeria’s most…
Spotify celebrates Nigerian music at Wrapped party
Lagos became the epicentre of excitement as music streaming platform, Spotify, hosted a party at the Space Hub in Lekki. The party marked the grand finale of Spotify’s annual Wrapped celebrations, which had already held in Johannesburg (South Africa) a…
MC Charlene takes afrobeats to Norway with Rudeboy Live show
The Bergen Internationale Kulturesenter in Norway came alive as over 100 afrobeats fans recently gathered for the Rudeboy Live in Bergen concert. The event, headlined by Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy of the iconic Nigerian duo P-Square, was a thril…