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Co-founder of Spaceship Collective — a combination of divisions in recorded music and music publishing, and also a foundation for other African artists to maintain greater control and ownership of their repertoire — and long-time manager of Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu, is to be honoured by the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Music Managers Forum (MMF) at the Artist and Manager Awards. The awards which will take place at London’s Bloomsbury Big Top on November 17, 2022, celebrate individuals for their achievements as pioneers, innovators and entrepreneurs. With deep roots in the music scene of Lagos, and overseeing her son’s gradual rise to global stardom — including his breakthrough album 'African Giant' in 2019, the Grammy-winning 'Twice As Tall' in 2020 which she co-executive produced, and this year’s UK #2 latest release, 'Love, Damini' containing the massive hit single 'Last Last', which recently hit 300 million global streams while 'For My Hand&#

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has implemented high-impact projects across the country to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. He said this on Monday, October 17, at his last ministerial performance review retreat organised to evaluate the progress made in the implementation of his administration’s nine-priority agenda. Speaking at the event, the president highlighted the progress his administration has made in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture, economy, and health. “In recognition of the importance of critical infrastructure in economic development and the quest of this administration to leave a lasting legacy, we have implemented high-impact projects across the length and breadth of the country that meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. Some of the notable achievements include the completion of 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line and railway ancillary facilities; the completion of over 156.5km Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway mod

The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action conditionally, a member of the union’s National Executive Committee told Channels TV early Friday. The union decided to suspend the strike during a meeting of its leadership that started on Thursday night and lasted into the early hours of Friday. The meeting was called by the union to determine its next line of action after its state branches met over the Court of Appeal ruling last week.The Court of Appeal had ordered ASUU to suspend the strike before its appeal of the ruling ordering lecturers to resume work can be heard. Members of the union’s National Executive Committee, which comprises the chairmen of the state chapters and members of the national executive, attended the meeting at the ASUU National Secretariat in Abuja. ASUU has been on strike since February 14 this year.

Reality TV star and ex-BBN housemate, Patrick Fakoya alias Rico Swavey, is dead. His colleague, Tobi Bakre announced his demise moments ago on Instagram.  Taking to his Instagram page, Tobi Bakre shared a photo of him and the deceased as he revealed that he would use the picture to remember him. “This is how I will remember us brother. Forever”. This is coming hours after Bakre had cried out to the public to help save his co-star’s life.Pleading on behalf of Rico Swavey, who was on life support, he begged for Nigerians to donate money to help safe his life. According to Tobi, they had to keep him on life support and continue to pay the rising medical bills while waiting for a miracle. Earlier, on Wednesday, Rico Swavey’s team had shared a video of the acc#dent scene urging Nigerians to pray for him. Until his demise, Rico was a lawyer, singer,  and an actor.  

Popular Nigerian artiste Harrysong has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force. SP Benjamin Jundeyin, the spokesman for the Lagos police command, confirmed this on Tuesday. According to Hundeyin, Harrysong was picked up Tuesday morning over a petition against him. "I cannot tell you much now but I can confirm to you that he was arrested this morning and it is in continuation with our investigation that emanated from a petition against him," he said. Many believe that the singer was arrested following a recent interview with the hosts of Frankly Speaking podcasts, where he accused music executive, Soso Soberekon of sending assassins to kill at his home in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In  Harrysong's words;  “Ninety percent of friendship, my guy my gee are all fake, there are people I have been working with for years. If I call their name, you go say na R guy be this, they no be my guys see as a matter of fact, those are my real enemies, if you see SoSo, you wi

The Member, House of Representatives, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe has called on Nigerians not to lose hope in the Nation, despite the challenges of today. Rejoicing with Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, Akande-Sadipe said citizens should instead thank God and keep faith.  In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, Akande-Sadipe, who Chairs the House Committee on Diaspora expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges, including insecurity. "Nigeria remains a force to reckon with in the comity of nations. I beseech us to remain steadfast and go to the polls to vote in the 2023 elections based on facts, track record and not on false sentiments and propaganda", she said  Her emotional appeal to Nigerians to be patriotic and protect their vote in 2023 was laden with love for Nigeria. She underscored the need for full participation of all Nigerian

The brainchild of Qris Chinedu Ebeatu and partners, NextXtar has simplified the approach to music distribution, licensing, and publishing worldwide. It achieves this via a user-friendly dashboard that allows artists to upload their content "FREE OF CHARGE" in 3 easy steps.  NextXtar is supported by established partnerships with major global digital music and social media platforms ranging from UDUX, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon, Instagram, Tik Tok, Deezer, Vevo, Facebook (Meta), etc. The NextXtar platform also gives the artists the opportunity to compete for fabulous prizes, attract more fans, and judge how people perceive their art, while the NextXtar radio gives subscribers the opportunity to listen to the music uploaded by NextXtar's represented artists and labels.  Qris Chinedu Ebeatu, Co-Founder/CEO of the music distribution platform, explained that NextXtar was founded from a passion for discovering new talent and music. NextXtar’s purpose is not o

Nigerian celebrities came out in style to celebrate the nation's Independence Day wearing outfits in green, white or both colours. The celebrities include Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Mercy Eke, Doyinsola David, Cee-C,  Inidima Okojie and Iyabo Ojo.  Nigeria turned 62 today 1st of October. More photos below: