Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimenji aka Oladips has d!ed.

Sad! Rapper Oladips d!es

Rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimenji aka Oladips has d!ed. The singer's d£ath was announced by his management in a statement released on his IG page this morning November 15.

The singer has been ill for a while. Yesterday, a video of him being rushed to the hospital was shared online.
In the statement released, the management pointed that he had been battling with some issues for more than two years. The statement mention that he d!ed on Thursday, November 14 at exactly 10.14pm. His cause of death is yet unknown.

He was 28 years old.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

6 unforgettable performances by DAVIDO that put Afrobeats on the map

 


“Different quality”, “Impetuous energy”, and “Incredible talent” are some of the words dazzled fans have often used for more than a decade when describing the experience of witnessing Davido perform live. His near-celestial ability to elevate the music beyond the mark and still score a great and memorable show is a unique selling proposition only he and a handful of others have in their repertoire.

Being one of Africa’s biggest stars who has pulled incredulous crowds on the continent and now thirsts only to solidify global dominance with his ‘Timeless Tour’, fans think they have an idea of what O.B.O is about. Meanwhile, we have undertaken the daunting task of ranking in no particular order a list of live performances that exemplify his stellar journey.

Afronation, Portugal 2023

Davido took his tidal momentum of fascinating performances to Afronation’s latest stop in Portugal, where fans were teased to a prequel on what to expect from his tour which began on 1 July, 2023. Africa’s 001 took fans on a stimulating journey, where he set the vibe with classics like ‘Dami Duro’ and ‘Skelewu’ all the way to his record shattering hit ‘Unavailable’ off the Timeless album.

Twitter has particularly been buzzing with endless reactions to his exceptional performance, as some have dubbed him ‘the GOAT’, Others were particularly blown away by his vocal prowess as seen in this beautiful rendition of another classic ‘Aye’ as seen in another twitter post. See clips from his performance


Selling Out O2 Arena, Uk.

In 2019, the D.M.W. Boss packed out the 20,000-capacity O2 arena for a concert that showcased his many hits and cemented his top spot on Afrobeats' global stage.

The iconic show began with one of Hollywood's Idris Elba charging the crowd with a very colourful introduction for Davido. O.B.O. entered by soaring above the audience on a suspended platform to perform one of his classics, "Aye."

The Nigerian superstar, backed by the Compozers, ran through his many hits from across the years throughout the night—"Fall," "If," "F.I.A.," "Dami Duro," and many more.

Wireless festival

Being a debutant, and the only African on the line-up of artiste at the 2018 Wireless festival in London, only meant the 50,000 fans in attendance were in for a thrill.  The ecstatic crowd who were visibly enjoying the show, immediately expressed vociferous dissent when the show’s organisers unprecedentedly attempted to cut davido’s performance short. 

As soon as the Nigerian superstar was allowed to  hop back on stage,  one could hardly tell if there was ever a pause, as the preexisting  frenzy was immediately reignited. The greatness being witnessed on stage on that very day, also had legends like Dider Drogba going on twitter to express gratitude to Davido.

BET Awards 2023

On 26 June, Davido adorned the main BET stage, performing viral hits from the ‘Timeless’ album. One of the highlights of the performance was seeing rapper Lil boosie dance in ways that didn't correspond with the melodies the songs offered.

Davido took to his Instagram page to share his excitement after his performance, saying, "5 years ago I graced this same page with a speech exporting culture."

Juneteenth 2023

Davido upped the ante at the Juneteenth 2023 celebration as the singer delivered an interesting performance in the presence of the US Vice President, Kamala Harris. The international sensation opened his performance with his serial hit single, IF, then performed songs off the 'Timeless' album.

Juneteenth 2023 was a star-studded event with top acts such as Miguel, Jodeci, Coi Leray, and many more taking the stage at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on 19 June 2023.

30 Billion Concert and Tour

The UK leg of Davido’s 30BG Tour came to an end on 19 February 2018 at the University of Hertfordshire after an incredible six-stop haul of sold-out venues in Leicester, Birmingham, Dublin, Manchester and London – where he marked his achievement of filling the O2 Arena.

Opened by performances from Wizkid, Mr Eazi and Not3s, his label mates DJ E Cool and Mayorkun also assisted to the crowd's delight, holding it down for Davido’s final performance in the country. Perhaps his most well-marketed series of performances, the 30 Billion Concert and Tour, saw the release of a 30-minute documentary commissioned to commemorate the event.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

OUTSTANDING YOUNG HERO IN NIGERIA RECEIVES AWARD IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS DIANA


 


Young person from Nigeria is honoured with The Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change.

Christiana Igbokwe, aged 10, from Nigeria has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Sussex.

 

CHRISTIANA IGBOKWE

Christiana Igbokwe is a music activist, philanthropist, and advocate for human rights and the girl child. Through her music, she raises awareness about societal issues, inspire participation, and foster a sense of community. Christiana donates her savings to 'Santa In A Box', a Christmas outreach programme that brings joy to orphans in Nigeria by providing financial support, material resources, and fun activities. She has donated funds for school fees and volunteered her time to support orphanages, organised music concerts and dance challenges to raise funds for girls' education, and campaigned for reforms and change through her songs – all at just 10 years old. 


Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of The Diana Award, says:

“We warmly congratulate our new Diana Award recipients from the UK and across the world who are changemakers for their generation. These young people demonstrate that young people have the power to change the world; a belief also held by Diana Princess of Wales. We know by receiving this honour they will inspire more young people to get involved in their communities and begin their own changemaking journey.”


WHAT IS THE NOMINATION PROCESS?

Award recipients have been put forward by adults who know the young people in a professional capacity and recognised their efforts as a positive contribution to society. Through a rigorous nomination process, these nominators had to demonstrate the nominee’s impact in five key areas: Vision, Social Impact, Inspiring Others, Youth Leadership, and Service Journey.


There are 20 Diana Award Judging Panels representing each region or nation both in the UK and internationally. Panels consist of three judges who understand the value of young people, including one young person representative. The panels have an important main purpose: to determine which nominations from each region or nation will receive a Diana Award.

 

Nominations are judged using the Criteria Guide and Scoring Guide which have been created to measure quality of youth social action.

Get your free ticket: https://2023dianaawards.eventbrite.co.uk/ 

Watch the show live https://www.youtube.com/dianaaward

Friday, February 10, 2023

Christiana Igbokwe, Grand Daughter of music legend calls for Africa’s reforms and gender Equality in New EP “Motherland‘’


 American Nigerian Songstress Christiana Igbokwe Jnr granddaughter of the legendary singer Christy Essien Igbokwe MFR outdoors her much anticipated Ep "Motherland".

Motherland EP is a 6-track project which features 2 remixes of her Grandma's hit songs She's A Woman and Let's Change the system. Keeping up with her grandma’s legacy and her African roots, the 10-year-old girl is telling our African stories using her music, calling for reforms and change in Africa's faulty systems and advocating for gender equality. She believes that Africans are the only people who can liberate themselves from poverty through education and empowering the girl child. Africans must pay the price to rebuild the continent, faulty institutions our rich culture, and our history.

"We must revive our strong family ties, the deep connection to our communities, and our pride in our African music, art, and dance. Our roots and our cultural diversity make us who we are. It makes us authentic, keeps us grounded and unique; so that as we interact with others and make international connections, we can build bridges of trust, respect, development, and understanding across cultures." Ubuntu I am only because we are. - Christiana Igbokwe on "Motherland EP"

The release of this EP follows the release of “Starlight EP” in 2021 which received great reviews from music lovers worldwide and a remake of “Seun Rere” the official sound track to Disney Plus Movie “Rise” and Whatsapp     First Feature Film “Naija Odysey” which built anticipation for her upcoming EP “Motherland”.

Born with powerful and sonorous vocals, Christiana Igbokwe is one of Nigeria’s fast-rising versatile artists. Inspired by the likes of Beyonce, Sia, Christy Essien Igbokwe, and more, she is known for his thoughtful, sincere lyricism in genre-bending music.

Connect with Christiana Igbokwe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianaigbokwe/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/christyigbokwe 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083166804540 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianaigbokwe?lang=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Xiz_Lc8ezwJV593hjX3g 

Stream Motherland EP here https://fanlink.to/mthrlnd


Friday, July 8, 2022

Burna Boy Drops ‘Love, Damini’ Album


Though it arrived a little later than expected, Burna Boy’s sixth studio album is finally here.

On Friday, the Nigerian singer-songwriter came through with Love, Damini, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Twice as Tall. Burna—birth name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu—announced the project back in April and later confirmed his plans to release it on July 2 in celebration of his 31st birthday. After the original drop date came and went, Burna told fans the album would arrive a week late.


Love, Damini spans 19 tracks, including the previously released singles “Kilometre” and “Last Last.” The project also boasts guest appearances by everyone from Kehlani, J Balvin and Khalid to Popcaan, J Hus and Ed Sheeran, who features on “For My Hand.” Burna and Sheeran performed the song at Wembley Stadium last week, and dropped its official video in conjunction with Love, Damini’s release. You can check out the visual below.


Burna spoke about the album during a May interview with Billboard, when he explained the inspiration behind its title and its overall theme.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Grand daughter of music legend Christy Essien Igbokwe releases hit song “SEUN RERE” As Disney Plus movie “RISE” uses Seun Rere as its Theme song.

 

Fast rising 9-year-old Nigerian American Singer Christiana Igbokwe features her grandma, Music Legend Christy Essien Igbokwe on this remake. Christiana Chizaramekpeleamaka Igbokwe is the Granddaughter of the Musical Icon and Legend Christy Essien Igbokwe (the Lady of Songs), Her captivating, high-energy vocals transports audiences into a bottomless barrel of musical ear candy, with her creativity, and traditional music-making. Christiana is definitely gearing up to fill the shoes of the Lady of Songs and beyond.

The song Séun Réré sheds more light on the African conversation between mother and child, a mother who advises her Child to listen to her words, so that all will be well with him/her. Séun Réré also gives an insight into how one-sided traditional African parenting is. It echoes the idea that when a child is good, the African culture showers praises on the father but if the child goes down a different path, the blame lies on the mother. The song comes at a time when parents need this message the most, that our children are like mirrors, reflecting images of what happens around them, we must be good Role Models to them.


Séun Réré is also the official theme song to the Disney+ Movies Rise an American biographical sports-drama film directed by Akin Omotoso, from a script written by Arash Amel. Based on the true story of three young Nigerian-Greek brothers, Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, who emigrate to the United States and rise to fame and success within the National Basketball Association. Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (né Adetokunbo; born December 6, 1994) is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo's country of origin, in addition to his size, speed, strength, and ball-handling skills have earned him the nickname "Greek Freak". Rise was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and released as a Disney+ original film on June 24, 2022.

The hit song “Seun RERE” one of the greatest “ODE TO MOTHERHOOD” was used in the film to show how a mother’s love and guidance was instrumental to her children’s success. When asked about the song, young Christiana jr says she is excited about the project, and that her Grand Mother is the greatest afrobeats singer of all time because of the impactful messages her songs carry, messages that are still relevant across generations. The very structure of the song itself is revolutionary, the classic horns with a blend of the African talking drums, the bounce on the beat and the powerful vocals breaks every language barrier, making this afrobeat tune an instant hit. Christiana Releases this song today 30th of June 2022, In loving memory of her grandma, exactly 11years today Christy Essien Igbokwe passed away and a week after the movie Rise is released. Get it on every digital platforms.




Monday, March 28, 2022

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