Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid latest album, Made in Lagos enjoyed rave reviews across the world, even as his fan base stretched to hitherto ‘unconquered’ territories. Sunday Scoop highlights some of the singer’s achievements in 2020.Find out more
Shina Peters, a Juju musician, has made a cameo appearance in the seventh episode of ‘My XXXL Life’, a visual journal showcasing the adventurous life of Teniola ‘Teni’ Apata, a vocalist. Teniola ‘Teni’ Apata won the ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the 2018 Headies and the ‘Best New Artist’ at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards.Find out more
Burna Boy won the ‘Best International Act’ while Wizkid got the ‘Best African Act’ category. The MOBO Awards which is UK’s biggest celebration of Black music and culture.Find out more
“Before fame, things were hard. I was doing bricklaying, cutting grass for people’s foundations, working in a cold room, gambling at game centres so I could earn a living. Now I’m Zlatan Ibile,” Zlatan Ibile said.Find out more
For the second time, Burna Boy is nominated in the Grammy Awards. He was nominated in the Global Music Album which was formerly known as Best World Music Album for his Twice As Tall album. Find out more
Burna Boy: “The only way Africa can become the powerhouse that it should be is to get rid of all the African leaders that are here right now, because they have done us no good. The only way that can happen is if you all come back and do what you have to do.” I ask the first, perhaps naive, question that pops into my head: the African diaspora is so vast, how would everyone fit? “Where you are now, you think there’s room for you?” Literally and figuratively, maybe he has a point. “Your ancestors are calling you right now. This is the time.”Find out more
Who is the Richest Musicians in Nigeria? Here are the Top 10 Richest Nigerian Musicians: Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy, D’banj, 2Baba, 2Face, Mr. P, Peter Okoye, Rudeboy, Timaya, Flavour, Banky W.Find out more
Burna and Rema were the only Nigerians who were nominated in the awards. While Burna smiled home with an award, Rema however lost his category Viewer’s Choice: Best International Act to Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha.Find out more
Afro-pop superstar Mayorkun sets to release an Extended Playlist of his song, Geng. The EP is a remix and will be in three parts, these include: Naija Remix, Africa Remix, and UK Remix.Find out more
“Boredom Bounce’ is an enthusiastic song that will shake off boredom. Listening to the song will give everyone the required energy to carry on with whatever they intend doing. Zlatan did a wonderful job,” Don Coleone stated.Find out more