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- 1 Jul 2026
Spotify partners Afro Nation Portugal to expand African music experience
Spotify has announced a partnership with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival's official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition, in a move aimed at bringing African music and…
- 24 Jan 2018
TPG Growth to Acquire African Music Company TRACE
Growth equity investment platform TPG Growth has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in TRACE, the market leader in afro-urban music and entertainment. TPG Growth is the…
- 18 Dec 2019
Trace Partners with Multichoice Nigeria Expands Its Portfolio With Dedicated Gospel Channel
TRACE, the first destination for the latest urban and afro-urban - celebrity news, music, lifestyle, entertainment and culture has partnered with MultiChoice Nigeria to officially launch their…
- 28 Aug 2013
History as 234Radio, Nigeria’s Internet Radio Takes Off
A new phase of internet radio broadcasting debuted in Nigeria and across the world at the weekend as 234Radio started webcasting with the best of entertainment from Nigeria, UK, Jamaica, USA and…
- 28 Dec 2022
Get the Best Festive Inspirations from these DStv Channels
The best time of the year is here and filled with happiness. For many, this season is the only time to unwind and spend with family. However, to make this happen in the most positive and fun way…
- 17 Aug 2010
Lágbájá Hits Project Fame Season 3
Lagbaja, the masked one was at the Project fame Academy last week and mentored contestants in the Academy before moving on to perform as a guest artiste and judge at the weekend. His mask and name…
- 5 May 2023
Here are Five Exceptional Rising African Stars that joined Spotify RADAR Programme
Spotify, global streaming gianton Friday announced the latest RADAR Africa artists - joining a global cohort as part of the programme dedicated to driving the discovery of emerging artists across the…
- 17 Dec 2023
MoMo Celebrates Africa’s Female Afrobeats Stars With ‘A Night Of Queens’ Concert
Music lovers in Lagos are set to experience the best of entertainment and music performances this December as MoMo PSB announces its sponsorship of A Night of Queens concert. The event, which will…
- 1 Dec 2018
Heineken to Sponsor Maiden Edition of Backyard Fashion Show
Lagos is set to experience the best of Fashion and Music as the world’s most international premium beer Heineken prepares to sponsor the maiden edition of the Backyard Fashion Show. Slated to…
- 30 Nov 2018
DStv, GOtv to Air Biggest Live Events of the Festive Season on Pop-Up Channel
Leading TV entertainment company, MultiChoice has announced a brand new event pop-up channel to showcase variety of live events set to take place during the festive season. Starting from 30…
- 24 Jul 2025
Spotify RADAR Africa Turns the Volume Up on FOLA and Thakzin
Spotify is turning the spotlight toward the next wave of African music innovators with its latest RADAR Africa picks: Nigerian Afrobeats talent FOLA and South African Afro House DJ and producer…
- 19 Feb 2015
Nigerian Idol Judge, Dede Rates Show High
Afro Beat icon and Nigerian Idol season 5 Judge, Dede Mabiaku has described the just concluded auditions of the on-going Nigerian Idol season five reality music show as a significant improvement on…
- 16 Jun 2008
Celtel Takes 9ice to London for Mandela’s Birthday Concert
Celtel Nigeria has announced its decision to take one of the country’s hottest music stars, 9ice, to London for Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Music Concert. 9ice (born Abolore Adegbola Akande)…
- 23 Jan 2024
'Saro, The Musical' Marks a Decade of Splendor in Lagos
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the award-winning Nigerian musical, "Saro, The Musical," illuminated the Terra Kulture Theatre in Victoria Island, Lagos, on the 23rd of December, 2o23. Crafted by…
- 11 Mar 2020
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium Launch in Nigeria
YouTube on Wednesday announced the launch of YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in Nigeria. L-R:Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications & PR Manager, Google, West Africa; Addy Awofisayo, YouTube…
- 9 May 2016
GOtv Connects 50 Int'l, Local Channels
In a bid to give Nigerians various option in the digital migration era, GOtv (Nigeria), said it has increased the number of local channels to 50. Similarly, twenty-four (24) and the Federal Capital…
- 24 Aug 2016
GOtv Unveils ‘GOtv Lite’, Crashes Subscription to N13 Per Day
GOtv, on Tuesday unveiled a new package called GOtv Lite as well as a new look, innovatively packaged to offer subscribers the best. Leading up to its fifth anniversary celebration in October, GOtv…
- 16 Aug 2017
DStv Brings More Exciting Content to Family, Access
MultiChoice is committed to ensuring that DStv customers get the best international and local channels at the best price. DStv Family and Access customers will be getting exciting new channels that…
- 16 Mar 2009
M-net Features Fela and Femi Kuti in Action
As part of its Sunday specials, M-net West Africa is screening two separate documentaries on Fela and Femi Kuti, capturing their experiences through interviews, street scenes and the music they are…
- 19 Jun 2019
Ariya Repete 2019: Winners Emerge From Lagos Regionals, As Auditions Head To Ota & Abeokuta
Winners have emerged from the first regional knock-out of Ariya Repete 2019. The 2019 edition of the competition kicked off on 12th June with two simultaneous regional auditions in Lagos, where…
- 7 Aug 2019
Ariya Repete Inches Closer To Conclusion, With Semi-Final Showdown
Residents and lovers of quality indigenous music in Ibadan had a fun-filled night on Friday, August 2nd at the Trans Amusement Park, which hosted the semi-final of the ongoing Ariya Repete music…
- 12 May 2021
YouTube Music Celebrates Africa Month with LIVE Performances from Sho Majozi, Sauti Sol, Fireboy DML, Others
YouTube Music on Wednesday released a schedule of performances and music-industry related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base…
- 29 Mar 2022
5 Interesting Things You Need to Learn About the Life of Nigerians
With billions of people using sharing apps globally, it's becoming increasingly easy to understand how digital patterns and routines impact their physical lives. In Nigeria where millions of the…
- 12 Nov 2024
MTN Foundation Celebrates 20 Years with Exclusive Anniversary Dinner in Lagos
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, MTN Foundation will host an appreciation dinner for key stakeholders and partners on November 14, 2024, at the Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. This…
- 14 Jun 2016
PlanetTV Takes Stage On DStv
It’s more fun for DStv subscribers this June as youth lifestyle, music and entertainment channel, PlanetTV comes to DStv channel 328 from 14 June 2016. PlanetTV will be available to Premium, Compact…
- 25 May 2019
Sound Sultan, Others Pays Homage To Sir Shina Peters At Ariya Repete Media Parley
Nigerian Singer, Sound Sultan has heaped praises on Afro-juju crooner, Sir Shina Peters, for the impact and longevity of his career which has spanned over 35 years in the music industry. The…
- 14 Oct 2021
Africa Rising: Why Project Managers Are Critical to Africa’s Future
By Otema Yirenkyi, Vice President of Global Engagement, PMI With a rapidly growing population and economy, Africa is poised to take on massive infrastructure upgrades, and they’ll need talented…
- 12 Jan 2016
African Music Stars Bring African Unity to the Fore @ 2015 Glo-CAF Awards
African unity was brought to the fore Thursday night as iconic African music stars from across the continent enacted scintillating performances to express the “Win as One” theme at the gala night of…
- 9 Mar 2022
Spotify EQUAL Music Programme Welcomes Nigerian Rising Star, Fave
Music streaming giant Spotify has announced Fave as the latest EQUAL Africa ambassador of the month. This announcement comes off the back of Fave’s popularity and fame since the release of her…
- 10 Nov 2021
Spotify EQUAL Music Programme Welcomes Ayra Starr, Nigeria's Rising Superstar
Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, Spotify celebrates Ayra Starr, the newest artist to join the EQUAL Music Programme as the EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month. Spotify EQUAL aims to…