I won’t change my style of music for acceptance – Shady Blue
A United Kingdom-based afrocentric soul singer, Folashade Aboderin, aka Shady Blue, insists that her style of music is unique, and she has no plans to change it in order to gain widespread acceptance. The singer made this known at her live show and alb…
Singer celebrates culture with ‘Labule Experience’
The popular Freedom Park in Lagos was recently transformed into a vibrant hub of culture and entertainment as music lovers converged on the venue for an event tagged, ‘Labule Experience’. According to a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the event was h…
ICYMI: Davido confirms upcoming wedding with Chioma Rowland
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed his upcoming wedding to his partner, Chioma Rowland. According to reports on Tuesday Chioma and Davido’s traditional wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in Lagos on…
VIDEO: DJ Cuppy reveals plan for fourth degree at 31
Popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has revealed her plans to return to school to earn a fourth degree at the age of 31. DJ Cuppy, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Monday. …
My father would haunt my dreams if I act in bad movies — Hubert Ogunde’s son, Owobo
Owobo, one of the sons of a Nigerian theatre pioneer, Hubert Ogunde, played the role of ‘Bashorun’ in the movie series, ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’. He tells FAITH AJAYI about his experience working on that movie, other aspects of his career, and …
Feedback pushes me to do more– Jumoke Mafolasire
Fashion entrepreneur and the Creative Director of JMK Design, Jumoke Mafolasire, tells FAITH AJAYI about her business and other issues What informed the choice of course you studied in school? A degree in Economics Education seemed like a more secure o…
Global exposure helps me to be better businessman — Ameen Abdul
An aviation industry entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of DownLink Solutions, Ameen Abdul, speaks with ABIODUN SANUSI about his company, the business environment in general and other issues What specific services does your company provide? We pr…
Artistes shouldn’t sign contracts without input of lawyers — Olayinka Sobola
Olayinka Sobola is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gruvly Music Limited. He tells FELIX OLOYEDE about the need for lawyers and structures in the industry, and other issues What is your assessment of the state of the Nigerian music industry? …
Howard University terminates Diddy’s honorary degree, others over assault video
Howard University in Washington, D.C. has announced that it has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, following the surfacing of a video that the university considers a major breach of its core values. PUNCH Online rep…
I’m determined to preserve apala music — Terry Apala
Popular singer, Terry Ejeh, aka Terry Apala, does not hide his desire to preserve the evolution of indigenous apala music. Terry, who is famed for being a recording artiste and captivating live performer from Isoko in Delta State, stated that though no…