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- 6 Sept 2024
Thabo Mbeki Tells African leaders to Emulate Relationship Between Nigerian and South African Musicians
Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa has advised current African presidents to emulate the impressive relationship between Nigeria and South African musicians. Mbeki said the African artists…
- 22 Mar 2010
Nipost, Musicians Partner to Fight Copyright Thieves
Nigerian Postal Service (Nipost) has agreed to allow Nigerian musicians display musical and ancillary works released in the country or imported pass through a controlled distribution system to get…
- 18 Sept 2015
MTN, Musician Fight over Alleged Copyright Violation
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations of infringement by MTN Nigeria of the copyright of Dovie Okson Omenuwoma, an Abuja-based musician and…
- 17 Jun 2020
Celebrities Mourn Dan Foster, Popular Broadcaster who Died of COVID-19 Complications
Nigerian celebrities including musicians, radio, and television hosts among others are paying tribute to pay tribute to Dan Foster, Nigerian-American broadcaster, who succumbed to COVID-19…
- 6 Sept 2012
Help! Music is Dying, Musicians Beg FG for Funds
The Nigerian Music Industry Coalition has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to give immediate marching orders to the managers of the Entertainment Industry Intervention Fund to take urgent steps…
- 11 Nov 2018
Banky W to Run For Federal House of Representatives
Nigerian Musician, Actor, Writer, and Director Olubankole Wellington, has announced his intention to serve as a federal legislator, representing Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos State. …
- 21 Apr 2026
IshowSpeed’s African Tour was ‘Spy Job,’ for Elon Musk- Seun Kuti
Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known Seun Kuti, Nigerian musician, has claimed that IShowSpeed, American streamer’s African tour was was funded by Elon Musk, billionaire tech mogul. Seun Kuti…
- 12 Jul 2024
Davido Launches Chatter, Own Social Media App
David Adeleke, Nigerian musician well known as Davido, has launched Chatter, a new social media application. Chatter is a social audiovisual utility platform designed to help amplify the voice of…
- 14 Apr 2026
Fela Makes History as First African to be Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, simply known as Fela, legendary Nigerian musician, has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fela This is coming after he…
- 7 Dec 2022
AFCON, Oxlade, Will Smith, Queen Elizabeth, Buga, Others Lead 2022 Google Search Lists
Google on Wednesday announced the results of its 2022 Year In Search, revealing the most searched terms, people, actors, musicians, topics, questions and more that captured the interest of Nigerians…
- 1 Sept 2016
Osuofia, 9 Others Become MTN Brand Ambassadors
MTN Nigeria on Thursday announced Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, and nine other artistes as its 2016/2017 brand ambassadors. Mr Richard Iweanoge, general manager of Consumer Marketing, …
- 22 Apr 2016
‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ Explores Nigerian Music Industry
This week, ‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ explores the Nigerian music industry, which is increasingly generating both revenue and recognition worldwide. By 2019, Pricewaterhouse Coopers predicts that…
- 17 Dec 2013
Nigeria 2013 in Search: Heroes, Moments and Tragedies
Every day, around the world, we search. We want to find out more about our heroes, explore far-away destinations, or settle a dinner table dispute between friends. And sometimes we just search to…
- 30 Mar 2017
Glo Laffta Fest, Mega Music Concerts Begin April
It will be fun all the way for the next six months in 27 cities across the country as Glo’s block bursting entertainment fiesta, the first of its kind formally kicks off on April 7th, 2017. Tagged…
- 8 Jun 2020
PMAN Accuses Telcos of Lack of Revenue Accountability
Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has threatened to sue telecom operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) for…
- 23 Oct 2012
Coson Toasts Headies’ Winners
Copyright Society of Nigeria (Coson) has congratulated its members whose exceptional talents and skills were rewarded over the weekend at the very exciting award show, the Headies. The event which…
- 27 Apr 2025
NCC Vows to Tackle Online Infringement, Block Illegal Music Websites
Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pledged to enforce its legal obligations to combat online intellectual property infringement and urged commercial music users to obtain proper licences from…
- 4 Apr 2022
Bianca Ojukwu, International Women’s Day 2022 Others Top Google Search in March
Women’s issues, politics, entertainment and sports were among the top searches and trending questions that grabbed the attention of Nigerian netizens in the past month. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade,…
- 6 Jul 2026
MTN Foundation, MUSON Deepen Investment in Nigeria’s Creative Economy Ahead of 2026 Graduation Activities
MTN Foundation and Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) will celebrate the 2026 MUSON School of Music graduation on July 7 and July 8 at the Shell Hall, MUSON centre, as the long-running partnership…
- 31 Aug 2009
Piracy and Musicians Hunger Strike
Music piracy, the unauthorized duplication and/or distribution of music including downloading, file sharing, and CD-burning has supplanted legitimate business in the industry and has left musicians…
- 24 Jul 2023
NCC to Galvanize NPA, ANA, Others to Harvest Creativity Behind Bars
In line with its statutory mandate and the renewed drive to encourage the use of copyright to grow the creative sector, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) will partner with relevant agencies,…
- 5 Jul 2018
Emmanuel Macron, Belgium vs Japan and Power Season 5, Trend on Google Search Nigeria
Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, French president’s visit to Nigeria early this week trended most on Google search Nigeria over the last seven days. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s…
- 17 Aug 2018
Why NBC Sanctioned Jay FM Jos- Kawu
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has said that the fine imposed on Jay FM, Jos, was due to its continuous airing of vulgar and indecent music lyrics, in spite of verbal and written warnings to…
- 6 Feb 2014
Port Harcourt Hosts Etisalat Sponsored Nigerian Idol 4 Auditions
Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State was agog recently when the search for the next set of super music talents arrived at the Garden City for the auditions of the Nigerian Idol Season 4,…
- 5 Jul 2013
BBC World News ‘Rendezvous with Badawi’ Showcases Africa
Africa is drawing the world’s attention like never before. President Obama has just made his second visit and the new Chinese President, Xi Jinping, toured Tanzania, South Africa and the…
- 6 Aug 2024
Applications Now Open for MTN-MUSON School of Music Scholarship
MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), has announced applications for the MTN MUSON School of Music Scholarship. Now in its 18th year, the scholarship supports…
- 28 Mar 2021
Winners Emerge in Heritage Bank’s 'YNSPYRE', Cream Platform Promo
Winners have emerged at the Heritage Bank Plc, 'YNSPYRE' Cream Platform Promo held in Abuja. CREAM Platform, Nigeria's premiere creative reward platform officially kicked off its partnership with…
- 21 Dec 2015
Google Unveils 2015 Top Search List for Nigeria
Curiosity drives us all-to ask, to feel, to delve, to discover- and with the touch of a button or by swiping a mobile device, we satisfy that ever-present itch to know. Google’s Annual Year in Search…
- 16 Dec 2018
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Kcee & Others to Shut Down December with Star Lager Beer
Star Lager Beer has revealed plans to sponsor a range of music concerts holding across Nigeria this December. The foremost Nigerian beer brand will be involved in Wizkid Live in Concert on the 19 th…
- 14 Dec 2009
Rising Piracy and the Rest of Us
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) and Business Software Alliance (BSA) has returned a damning indictment on the state of piracy in Nigeria. Though the report indicates that…