Nigeria’s emerging generation of creators is getting a bigger platform as Soundcity On Tour 2026, powered by Rite Foods Limited’s BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink brands, continues its nationwide journey across 20 tertiary institutions. The partnership reflects Rite Foods’ commitment to supporting young Nigerians by creating platforms where creativity, talent and self-expression can thrive. With…
Two decades ago, ID Cabasa’s contribution to Nigerian music was more direct. As a founding member of Coded Tunes, ID Cabasa (real name Olumide Ogunade) was instrumental in shaping Yoruba Rap and South-Western Afropop. He produced the bulk of 9ice’s first three albums, crafted Olamide’s debut, Rapsodi, and worked with a constellation of rappers in…
Renowned Nigerian artist and producer Tekno has officially signed a groundbreaking deal with emPawa Africa, the brainchild of musical artist Mr Eazi. Through this collaboration, Cartel Music, owned by Tekno will release new music via emPawa Africa. In addition, Tekno plans to invest as a shareholder in emPawa Africa during the company’s next capital call round. He joins…
Nigerian singer, Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa, has issued a copyright infringement notice to Joeboy following the release of his song, ‘Contour’. In a letter sent by Asa’s lawyers and to Joeboy, which he posted on his Instagram Story, revealed accusations of a copyright suit stemming from the composition of Joeboy’s record. In the…
Nigerian sensational award-winning songstress, Simi has achieved another landmark feat, as she becomes the first female artist to reach 100 million total streams on Boomplay Boomplay which is one of Nigeria’s leading music streaming platforms made the announcement across their social media platforms to celebrate the monumental achievement. Simi achieved this feat after the release of her…
Joeboy’s debut body of work, “Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic”, is set to drop February 4, and the singer is promising his fans that the album will bring happiness. “Being able to create records that are life-changing is one of the greatest gifts to humanity; I’ve lived in the music to a point where I…
Olamilekan Agbeleshe fondly known as Laycon, has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 5. The young lad beat 19 other housemates to be crowned the winner of this year’s reality television show. After 70 days in the Big Brother Naija lockdown house, Laycon who has been a fan favorite from the beginning of…
Killertunes, whose real name is Otaniyen-uwa Daniel, was born and bred in Edo state. According to him, he grew up in a time when Edo was rife with cultism. He also revealed that he (and his friends) were nerds. While in secondary school, he developed an inclination toward music production and in 2015; he made…
The first music award of the year, Soundcity MVP Awards Festival held l at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, hosted by South African golden girl, Bonang Matheba. Top African artists such as Davido, Diamond Platinumz, Tekno and Tiwa Savage, among others, delivered outstanding performances. See the full list of winners below. BEST NEW MVP Simmy Fireboy Joeboy Marioo Rema — Winner Wendy…
