Emmanuel Bez Idakula was born in Jos, central Nigeria, into a home filled with gospel music and country and western. His father taught him to play guitar at the age of nine. He tells stories about true-life situations – especially love. Zucya Daya, the title of the song he performs here, means “whole heart” in …
Toolz, host of Ndani TV’s The Juice show, catches up with emerging British-Nigerian singer Seyi Shay. Once managed by Mathew Knowles, Seyi Shay whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua discusses her latest music video, her decision to launch her solo career in Nigeria, working with Mathew Knowles and her crush on Timaya. She also …
“Nigerian musician Fatai Rolling Dollar, whose West African highlife music, sexual boasts and infectious guitar playing made him a beloved figure in his country, died Wednesday at 86, a government official said. The guitarist and singer, whose real name was Fatai Olagunju, had fallen into obscurity after highlife’s popularity faded decades ago, only to have …
Nollywood controversial actress Tonto Dikeh took a big fall over the weekend at Iyanya’s concert in the UK. The concert was hosted by Ropo Akin (owner of Cokobar), a well known event organizer/promoter in the UK, especially among the Africa/African diaspora community. Needless to say, blogs have gone crazy about the fall, partly because for …
This June, HKN Music hit-maker Davido is taking Europe by storm! After the May 31st release of the video to his hot new African -themed single; ‘One of a Kind’, the award winning, music sensation announces a headlining tour of Europe. The tour which is presented by Big Jamz World Entertainment will begin in Vienna, …
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