Nigeria: Nigerian Pop Star D’Banj Arrested, Detained
[Premium Times] A songwriter, singer, rapper and television personality, D’banj has been active in the vibrant Nigerian music scene since 2004.
Nigeria: U.S. Awards Grant to Train Curators On Preservation of Nigeria’s Wooden Artifacts
[Premium Times] US Consul General Will Stevens highlighted the longstanding commitment of the United States government to partner with Nigeria to preserve its rich history and culture.
Nigeria: Selina Tested, Tegwolo, Innocient Housemaid, Among Nigeria’s Most-Trending YouTube Videos of 2022
[Premium Times] YouTube claims that this year’s lists reflect the most critical moments to unfold in 2022, on and offline, such as the performance video for Mavin’s song titled Overloading.
Nigeria: ‘Why I Don’t Listen to Rap’ – Wizkid
[Premium Times] Starboy said the Afrobeat genre is a refreshing alternative for people stuck with the same sound for years.
Nigeria: Spotify Wrapped 2022 – Burna Boy Is Most-Streamed Artiste in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Burna Boy dominated the position competing with fellow artistes, including Asake Wizkid, BNXN fka Buju, Davido, Fireboy DML, Omah Lay, Rema, Kizz Daniel and even international act Drake.
Nigeria: Procedural Drama Series, ‘Crime and Justice Lagos’, Debuts This December
[Premium Times] ‘Crime and Justice Lagos’, a new police procedural and crime drama series, will begin airing on the 8th of December.
Nigeria: 2023 – Seyi Tinubu Meets E-Money, Odumeje, Kcee, Obi Cubana, Other Entertainers
[Premium Times] Yul Edochie, Kanayo O Kanayo and White Money attended the parley
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Set to Drop Third EP, ‘African Baddie’
[Premium Times] Yemi Alade’s 10-track project features collaborations with world-class artists, including Spice and Phyno.
Nigeria: Femi Kuti Issues Disclaimer Over APC’s Use of Fela’s Song for Political Campaign
[Premium Times] “We do not involve Fela’s music in any political campaign at home or abroad and choose to remain neutral”.
Nigeria: London Museum Returns Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
[Premium Times] The Horniman Museum houses a collection of 72 treasured items that were taken by force from Benin City in 1897.