Quadri Rasheed, known as TyRoD. He is a Nigerian Afro pop/rap artist, he is also a songwriter he hails from Osun state but was born and brought up in Port Harcourt city then later move down to Lagos to start up his musical career
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Nigerian singer TI Blaze has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force.
This is according to a member of the fast-rising music star’s crew.
In an Instagram Live video shared via TI Blaze’s page on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, the music star is seen being manhandled by men of the police force.
“Police tell me say if to say na bush side they will spray everybody. This country is gone,” he wrote.
It is not clear if the singer has been released by the police.
The singer joins the list of fast-rising singers that have been arrested by security agencies.
In Feb, Marlian Records signees Zinoleesky and Mohbad were arrested by the Nigeria Drug Law and Enforcement Agency. According to the agency, the men had hard drugs.
“Yes, they have been arrested because we had reliable information that they were in possession of drugs. We moved in on them and recovered drugs. That is why five of them were arrested; three males and two females,” the spokesperson for the NDLEA told DailyTimes.
Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin popularly known as TI Blaze is a Nigerian fast-rising rapper, singer and songwriter. TI Blaze rose to fame in 2021, after Nigerian music rapper Olamide featured him in the remix of his hit song tagged “Sometimes” which received massive airplay and millions of streams on the various digital platforms.
CKay, who has already achieved 2x platinum in France with his global smash hit ‘Love Nwantiti,’ is on his way to achieving double platinum. After spending nearly thirty weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Love Nwantiti,‘ CKay has now received a gold certification in France for his lovely song ‘Emiliana.’ Announcing this on his Twitter page, CKay wrote, “gold! merci 🇫🇷💙✨
In October 2021, barely six months ago, CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ received a gold certification in France. Now his new song has just amassed over 100,000 unit sales in the European country.…
According to reports, Shadrach Agyei Owusu filed this suit against Black Sherif because the artiste has abandoned him after he invested in his career.
Several weeks ago, Black Sherif signed a distribution deal with Empire, an American distribution company and record label.
Days later, concerns came from the camp of his supposed manager, who claimed that the artiste had signed the deal without telling him.
Sources suggest the contract between Black Sherif and this investor requires that the artiste carries out all his activities through the him – Shadrack Agyei Owusu.
As a result of that, he has filed a writ praying the court to grant him about four relieves.
He wants the court to prevent Black Sherif from performing at events that he has not given consent to. In addition, he has requested the court to order all funds accrued from the artiste’s online streams to be preserved.
Black Sherif of ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ dragged to court by former manager…. pic.twitter.com/L3LOLyqCGD
— Nana Ansah Obofour (@NanaAnsahObofou) April 11, 2022
Shadrach also wants a receiver to be taking the proceeds of all funds that will be accrued from any activity that Black Sherif engages in.
All of this was contained in a writ of summons dated April 11, 2022. Black Sherif and his lawyers are required to respond within 8 days.
This is happening at a time Black Sherif is, arguably, the most sought-after artiste around the world because of the tremendous heights his song ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ has reached.
This year’s BBMAs are based on the chart period of April 10, 2021, through March 26, 2022. Finalists and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Luminate.
The awards will be handed out in a live broadcast May 15 on NBC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It also will stream live on Peacock.
A full list of finalists follows.
ARTIST AWARDS
Top Artist
Doja Cat
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weekend
Top New Artist
GIVĒON
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
Pooh Shiesty
The Kid LAROI
Top Male Artist
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weekend
Top Female Artist
Adele
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
BTS
Glass Animals
Imagine Dragons
Migos
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Adele
Drake
Juice WRLD
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Doja Cat
Drake
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
The Weekend
Top Streaming Songs Artist
Doja Cat
Drake
Lil Nas X
Olivia Rodrigo
The Weekend
Top Song Sales Artist
Adele
BTS
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Walker Hayes
Top Radio Songs Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
The Weekend
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist (NEW)
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
The Weekend
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist (NEW)
BTS
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Olivia Rodrigo
The Weekend
Top Tour
Eagles (Hotel California Tour)
Genesis (The Last Domino? Tour)
Green Day, Fall Out Boy & Weezer (The Hella Mega Tour)
Harry Styles (Love on Tour)
The Rolling Stones (No Filter Tour)
Top R&B Artist
Doja Cat
GIVĒON
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Summer Walker
The Weekend
Top R&B Male Artist
GIVĒON
Khalid
The Weekend
Top R&B Female Artist
Doja Cat
Summer Walker
SZA
Top R&B Tour
Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars at Park MGM)
Omarion & Bow Wow (The Millennium Tour 2021)
Usher (The Vegas Residency)
Top Rap Artist
Drake
Juice
Nigerian music industry has been so lucky to have the likes of Davido and Wizkid.
The two in their greatest peak have pushed the image of Afrobeat to world recognition.
Their unique musical qualities also have created a massive rivalry between them as they share several things in common. Since the two debuted in the genre of Afrobeat, they have bagged an enormous number of similar musical successes.
In this article, we shall outline these common qualities and discuss them. Check out below and be enlightened by the bond between Wizkid and Davido.
We shall outline these common qualities and discuss their beauty. Check it below and thrill to the bond of Wizkid and Davido.
Their debut songs were hits
After Wizkid signed to the EME, his debut song ‘Holla at your boy’ a massive track from his debut album ‘Superstar’ emerged as the number one song as of then.
He immediately bagged fame and became the point of attraction to date.
This also transpired in the life of Davido. His debut song ‘Back when’ featuring Nateo C who spiced it up with his rapping qualities also was a hit that derived Nigerians crazy.
It emerged to be one of the greatest Afrobeat songs that thrilled thousands of people. This bond also is yet to be quenched as Davido and Wizkid still dish out hit songs every single year.
They both were awarded the Headies in the category of the next rated artist in their debut year.
Wizkid often blew before Davido. In 2011, ‘Holla at your boy’ was nominated amongst the other hit songs in the category of next rated artist. As expected, Wizkid clinched the award boosting his energy and opening his plaque cabinet and account.
A year after, Davido also struck the limelight with his debut single and was also nominated for the next rated artist.
His debut single, Dami Duro clinched him the award and he bagged the plaque opening an account for other musical awards to flow in.
These similar qualities between Davido and Wizkid
Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga is set to walk down the aisle with his heartthrob Eniola Mafe
The rap icon made this known via his Instagram page on Sunday, April 3, 2022, where he shared a video of his soon-to-be bride and their journey so far as lovebirds.
“I’m a private person. But it’s time to share a little part of my joy with you. @eniolamafe and I met in Dec 2020 and straight away I knew I had found the one,” he captioned the video.
“I am excited to announce that we are getting married this year.. and we ask for your support and blessings as we embark on this journey together. ♥️.”
The rapper recounted how he was introduced to Eniola by Audu Maikori of Choccity back in 2020.
Abaga revealed that they will be getting married later in the year.
He, however, did not state specifically the date.
Eniola is the founder of New Nigeria, an organization that was formed in the wake of the #Endsars protests across the country.
Abaga used to be in a relationship with Erica Okundaye, a former beauty pageant runner-up.
On April 3, 2022, the 64th Grammy Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
At the event, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid was nominated for two categories: Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album. On the night, he lost the Best Global Music Performance to multiple Grammy winner, Angelique Kidjo, who won for her critically acclaimed album, Mother Nature.
The album also features Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi and more on different songs.
During her acceptance speech, she gave a shout-out to those three artists. She said, “When I won [my last] Grammy, I said that the young musicians from Africa are gonna take the world by storm, so I want to thank them: Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Sting, Mr. Eazi…”
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Born on March 1999 and bred in Agege, Lagos.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Runda is a fast rising act who is breaking through the highly competitive music scene with each new
release. Runda decided to fully pursue his passion and recorded his first song in 2016 and officially put out his first single in 2019. Ever since, he has consistently churned out great music that has helped him garner a growing fanbase and attention from industry folks even outside Nigeria. His latest single ” Good Girl seems like the kind of tune that will take Oluwapelumi Olorunda aka Runda to that next level.
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Nigerian disc jockey Rachel Oluwabukola Martins also known as Dimplenipple, has accused singer D’Prince of blocking her on Instagram over her refusal to meet him at a hotel.
In a series of posts shared via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, March 27, 2022, the disc jockey recounted how the music star asked her to meet him at a hotel in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos.
“So that’s how one celeb blocked me on Instagram because he asked me to come meet him at the George Ikoyi for a meeting and I said I can’t come to meet him there for a meeting and a three-way call would be better and oga blocked me on IG,” she wrote. “These Nigerian celebs be seeing their Lil ass as small gods. Tell me how do you expect people to grow when you must get in their pants before you can help them. I hate social media drama so much but it’s getting too much at this point.” She went on to share screenshots of the messages between herself and the former Mo’hits record label signee.
DJ Dimplenipple accuses D’Prince of blocking her on Instagram for refusing to meet in a hotel
“If he did not have any bad intention then why did he block me after I agreed to the three-way call. Why should I meet you in a hotel when there are thousands of places to meet for your business chat? Why must it be a hotel? And why did he block me after that?” she added.
D’Prince is yet to release any statement about the allegation levelled against him.
The music star made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
“Sometime ago I was honored by the Great OAU as I was inducted into the school of music as A Fellow Of The School of music,” he captioned the video of the opening ceremony.
He also revealed plans to build a similar studio at the Benue State University (BSU).“Today I just commissioned the multimillion # studio I built for the music department in OAU ile-ife. up next is Benue State University #GRATEFUL #WARRIOR.”
The musician shared a picture of himself and Eyitope Ogunbodede, OAU’s vice-chancellor after the studio was commissioned.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the singer.
Ogunbodede revealed that OAU now has the best recording studio in any Nigerian university, thanks to 2Baba.
Innocent Ujah Idibia, known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, humanitarian, and activist.
Controversial United Kingdom-based pastor Tobi Adeboyega has been spotted spraying Nigerian music star, Davido, pounds in a nightclub.
Dressed in a baseball jacket and several gold necklaces the pastor was seen dancing with the music star as he performed his latest single, ‘Ke Star‘ featuring Focalist.
Adeboyega is the founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), also known as the NXTION Family, a Pentecostal Church based in London, England. The flamboyant pastor has been caught in several controversies within and outside the church.
In 2021, the pastor took to social media, where he shared videos of his exotic cars.
Adebgoyega lives in a mansion valued at £2.5 million and drives flashy cars, such as an orange and a yellow Lamborghini, a black Mercedes Benz G-Wagon SUV, a black Brabus and a black Range Rover SUV.
These cars according to TheWillNigeria, cost between $150.000 and $2 million apiece.
This new video is coming days after Davido performed at his sold-out concert in the UK.
The concert had several Nigerian artists like Patoranking, CKay, Teni, Adekunle Gold, Zlatan, Vict0ny, Pheelz and a host of others perform at the 20,000 O2 Arena, venue of the concert.
Other African artists who performed at the show include Stonebwoy and Focalist.
On March 3, 2022, Nigerian singer, Wizkid‘s ‘Essence’ got certified double platinum in the US. This comes after it became the first Nigerian song to be certified platinum in the US.
An album or single is certified platinum when it moves the equivalent of two million physical sales in the US.
On October 5, 2021, it was reported that ‘Essence,’ Wizkid and Tems’ summer banger has been certified platinum in the US. It also becomes the first African song to hit that milestone.
To be clear, this is the version that features only Tems, and peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, not the version which features Justin Bieber, and has since peaked at No. 10 on the same chart.
On September 2, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, ‘Essence’ was certified Gold in the US.
According to the suit filed by the lady with alias Jane Doe, she had a consensual sexual relationship with Trey before the alleged rape on March 24, 2016.
Doe said Trey invited her to a house party in L.A., where he invited her upstairs for what she believed would be consensual sex. She claimed in the court document obtained by TMZ that “Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” on the way upstairs … to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.” “Trey’s demeanor changed upon entering the bedroom. She says he threw her to the ground, ripped her pants off, pinned her down face first and forced his penis into her anus without her consent.”
She claimed that she begged the music star to stop and tried struggling with him but was overpowered.
Doe said someone entered the room and left almost immediately as the music star continued to rape her.
She claimed she left the house after Trey finished raping her and was taken to the hospital by the Uber driver who felt she was distressed.
The music star has been accused of rape and sexual assault by several women.
The latest was a basketballer, Dylan Gonzalez who accused the singer of rape and “unbearable PTSD.”
This epoch-making induction ceremony to honor the artistry and the contributions made by those who have played major roles in the dissemination and creation of the art of African music — scheduled for February 26, 2022, at The Amore Garden, off freedom way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos — will showcase the African pride of the entertainment industry in celebration of the historic and cultural significance of African music.
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Nigerian superstar, singer and songwriter, Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML has been awarded by music streaming platform, Audiomack after surpassing over 350 million streams on the platform. In 2019, the Afro-pop sensation and “Peru” crooner released his debut album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps which ramped up 153 million streams and his sophomore album “Apollo” which had instant hits like ‘Champion’ and ‘Tattoo’ also gathered 154 million plays on Audiomack. The rest of the streams were generated from singles which pivoted Fireboly’s ingress to receiving this award.
The plaque was recently presented to Fireboy DML by Jason Johnson, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy for Audiomack at the Audiomack head office in New York City.
“In less than 4 years, Fireboy has made a mark in both the local and global music industry and we are very excited to commemorate the incredible feat of over 350million streams on Audiomack. At Audiomack, we believe in acknowledging and awarding talents for the milestone they have achieved in streaming and our goal is to highlight the hard work artistes are putting into their careers digitally and the contributions of supporting stakeholders including management teams, fans, and industry players like Audiomack.”, said Jason Johnson.
American rapper Eve Jihan Cooper has welcomed her first child with hubby Maximillion Cooper.
The music star took to her Instagram page on Thursday, February 10, 2022, where she shared a photo of her newborn son.
“Our Beautiful boy was born Feb 1st, 2022 💙 Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper 💙 Words can’t describe this feeling ✨✨✨,” she captioned the photo.
The ‘Ruff Ryder’ rapper first announced that she was expecting a baby last year.
Eve and Maximillion started dating in 2010.
By 2013, the couple got engaged and tied the knot the following year.
Cooper has four children from his former marriage with Julie Brangstrup.
Kanye West has taken to social media to beg God to help reunite his family.
In a post shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, the rapper appealed to God to intervene in his failing marriage.
“GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER,” he captioned a collage of his family photos.
This is the third time in less than three months that the rapper will be seeking for help on social media to rescue his marriage.
Kanye and Kim filed for divorce earlier in 2021 after seven years of marriage.
Their separation has been marred by drama on social media.
From Kanye calling out Kim for kidnapping one of their daughters and exposing the other to social media to Kim claiming to be solely responsible for the care of their children, it’s been tough keeping up with the West.
Kim and Kanye have four children: North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2.
The music star came to the awards wearing a customized dress and the ring which drew attention.
This is coming days after she mocked rumors that her relationship with Rich Paul had crashed. “Hiya, so I’m really happy to say that I am performing at the Brits next week!! Anddddd I’ll also be popping in to see Graham for a chat on the couch while I’m in town too! I’m looking forward to it! Oh, and Rich sends his love,” she tweeted. The rumors about cracks in her relationship with Paul first broke after she cancelled her Las Vegas Caesars Palace residency at the 11th hour.
It was previously claimed Adele was heard “shouting and sobbing” on the phone to Rich during rehearsals.
The music star was married to to Simon Konecki.
Adele filed for divorce from Konecki back in September 2019 after their separation in April that same year.
Adele and Simon’s relationship and later marriage have always been kept away from the prying eyes of the public.
The former couple started dating back in 2011 even though a lot wasn’t known about their relationship.
They welcomed their only child together in 2012.
After a decade of dominating the music scene in Nigeria with timeless classics, chart-topping bangers, and street anthems, the YBNL boss is set to make his graceful exit from the music game with his tenth and final album.
Olamide broke into the mainstream in 2011 with his daring single Enduro. His debut album Rapsodi was released in the same year. Its lead single “Omo To Shan” charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria. It was followed by YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop) and Baddest Guy Ever Liveth in 2013. Over the years, the singer and rapper have built an epic discography packed with groundbreaking hits and bangers that have soared across Africa and international borders. But none of his projects would top Eyan Mayweather, this he said, in a tweet back in 2020; The same year he released Carpe Diem, a mid-tempo album that signified a transition into his graceful years.
“Next Album, #Unruly; 95% ready. Release date; I don’t know. Taking my time to make it the best ever… probably my last album.” “Though I’ll drop singles once in a blue moon when I feel like it. It’s been a mad ass run, giving albums back-to-back.”. He said.
This announcement has left fans with mixed reactions; some celebratory of Olamide’s decision, others perceiving it to be a joke.
While his mates, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido, who all stepped into the limelight in 2011 and the new wave of artists are continuously shooting for the stars and aiming for the moon for academy awards and international accolades, Olamide’s announcement indeed comes, as a shock considering, the nature of an industry that everyone hits the gas and never brakes.
Whether the message conveyed in the tweet is genuine or a publicity stunt to garner anticipation to his next album, Unruly, Olamide should be celebrated for a successive career run.
This is a progressive time for artists, where the definition of success is relative. Unlike other artists in the Nigerian music industry who consider winning
