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FalztheBahdGuy covers Muse Magazine’s Latest Issue
Talented artist, Falz has been in the news recently and is not about to let go of the headlines just yet following news that he will be the face of Muse Magazine for their current issue. Falz got hold of national headlines following the release of his cover of Childish Gambino’s “This is America” that he called “This is Nigeria”.…
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Adekunle Gold’s ‘About 30’ Album Debuts #9 On Billboard Chart
This is definitely one of the best moments for Nigerian urban life musician, Omoba Adekunle Kosoko, better known by his stage name, Adekunle Gold, whose music is not only putting Nigeria on the map, but also confidently owning its own space among works from other global music titans. Adekunle Gold’s sophomore album “About 30” which was released on May 25…
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‘Wizkid Did It, I’m About To Do It’ – Davido On Plans To Sell Out 02 Arena
“It’s called my brother (Wizkid) did it, I’m about to do it”……… Those were the words of Nigeria’s Afro pop singer, Davido as he announced his plan to hold a concert at the historic O2 Arena, United Kingdom, which recently hosted Wizkid’s Afrorepublik Concert. In a video that has now gone viral on social media, the “Assurance” crooner declared his…
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MURIC Gives Falz 7-day Ultimatum To Remove “This is Nigeria” Video Or Face Legal Action
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has asked Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana to remove his ‘This is Nigeria’ video and apologise to Nigerians, or be ready to face legal action. One of the highly controversial aspects of the video for the Muslims was the fact that some girls dressed in hijab were seen dancing the “shaku shaku” dance. Responding to the series…
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Falz Talks To BBC Africa On The Inspiration Behind ‘This is Nigeria’, The Importance & Backlash
In an interview with BBC Africa, the rapper talked about the inspiration behind the viral ‘This is Nigeria’ video and his perception towards the fact that his critics are solely focused on shooting the messenger while ignoring the message in the video. According to Falz, ”The video has been very well received; even initially when I was releasing it, I…
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Again, M.I Abaga Fails To Release The “Yung Denzl” Album
“I promise this time #YxngDxnzl” – Those were the words of M.I Abaga some four months ago (February 7) when he announced the postponement of the release of “Yung Denzl” which would have been his fourth album. The veteran rapper had announced in the third quarter of 2017 that the Yung Denzl album would be released in the last quarter…
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OJB’s Widow Calls Out Celebrities; Appeals For Assistance To Mark Second Anniversary Of His Death
Korede Okungbowa, the third wife of late Nigerian legendary music producer OJB Jezreel who passed away in 2016 due to kidney disease has called on Nigerian artistes to help in celebrating the anniversary of his death. In a three-minute video shared via her Facebook page, the late producer’s widow called on his former colleagues to aid the family in organizing…
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Davido Set To perform At Jay-Z’s ‘Made in America’ Music Festival
Nigerian pop icon and serial hitmaker, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is billed to perform at US music mogul, Jay-Z’s “Made in America” Music Festival. The “IF” hitmaker’s participation was made known after the official line up for the event was announced. This is a great milestone achievement for O.B.O as he gets to share the stage alongside American…
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Burna Boy Is No. 1 In Nigeria, Thanks To Kanye West
Burna Boy’s streaming numbers have skyrocketed on streaming sites following the release of American rapper, Kanye West’s eighth studio album, “Ye.” At first thought, one would wonder the relationship between Kanye West releasing an album and a great surge in the streaming number of Burna Boy’s single. But, don’t worry your head. NaijaTurnUp is here to share all the juicy…
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Reekado Banks Narrates His Ugly Experience In The Hands Of SARS Officials
MAVIN Records singer, Reekado Banks is the latest celebrity to share his ordeal in the hands of men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad popularly known as SARS. The “Easy (Jeje)” crooner did not mince words as he took to his Twitter page on Sunday June 3, 2018, to narrate his encounter with the special police. “I don’t even know the…
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