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14 stories tagged with nigerian-music.
In a nation where every rising song is treated like national cake, “Treat U Right” has allegedly been allocated one extra Davido verse it did not budget for. Our correspondent begs the industry to let one perfectly fine jam breathe before somebody adds a governor’s speech to the outro.
Nyesom Dwala
Fans say they are ready to take a principled stand against Davido’s December shows, although several have reportedly secured outfits, hair appointments and “backup” tickets in case their conscience develops network issues.
Nyesom Dwala
After misplacing plaques, timelines and arguably the plot, The Headies is reportedly seeking credibility in Toronto. But as every Nigerian with a leaking roof knows, relocation is not renovation.
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Davido said “see you there” and accidentally triggered a national budget review. By December 29, Nigerians will discover that Calabar is not far, it is just financially abroad.
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Fireboy DML has dropped the ZUKO! tracklist, and Nigerians have immediately turned into music detectives, theologians, and relationship counsellors. From “DEAR FATHER” to “FIGHTING,” the album is already being reviewed by people who have not heard one note.
Nyesom Dwala
With three words and no emoji, Tiwa Savage accidentally turned Nigeria into Matchroom Boxing with a ring light. No promoter, no venue, no paperwork, just vibes, posters, and ₦1.5 billion already doing roadwork in everybody’s imagination.
Nyesom Dwala
Mavo’s old tweets returned like unpaid school fees, forcing the young star to upgrade from “get your life together” to “let love lead” in record time. Fame, it turns out, comes with streams, storefronts, and a compulsory audit of your 19-year-old opinions.
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In a stunning courtroom remix nobody requested, a man accusing his brother of hiding music royalties has admitted he also kept some royalties in a private account. Family business, it turns out, is just Afrobeat with affidavits.
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Davido is bringing “15 years of madness” to the newly revived National Theatre for three nights, a schedule so ambitious even Lagos traffic is watching respectfully. Fans are advised to secure tickets, prayers, and a backup generator for the link-in-bio rush.
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At just 18, Muyeez has released a debut album titled “All Hail Muyeez,” politely removing the suspense from his rise to fame. Apple Music, seeing no reason to argue with youthful Nigerian confidence, has now joined the coronation committee.
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The US Mission has reminded Nigerians that King Sunny Adé was on Billboard before streaming farms, TikTok dances and “Afrobeats to the world” thinkpieces. Apparently, the global takeover started while we were still arguing over who invented it.
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In a country where even suffering needs an affidavit, Davido has reminded Nigerians that being born near the national cake does not mean you didn’t queue for your own slice.
Nyesom Dwala
Before the Headies discovered Fola with the urgency of a bank app discovering “network error,” he had already spent years grinding, charting, and quietly collecting industry co-signs like small chops at an award table.
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The Headies list is out, and Fola’s “You” has collected so many nominations it may soon need its own manager, stylist, and Canadian visa. Fans are now divided between “let the man eat” and full-time spreadsheet evangelism.
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