Waje returns to the music scene with a new single titled “Vibes,” which features talented rapper Falz.
This track produced by Young Willis is Waje’s first official song for 2022, and a follow-up to her last single, “Lover,” which featured EmmyBlaq and was released in December 2021.
Produced by Niphkeys, Zinoleesky releases his second official single for the year “Loving You“, a follow-up to his previously released record “Rocking“.
Listen to the track below:
If you needed a reminder that Afrobeat stars are still exploding in the biggest music market in the world, Future‘s collaboration with Drake and Tems on “Wait For U,” which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, should be enough.
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“Wait For U” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The song marks Future’s second Hot 100 – and his first as the main singer. It’s Drake’s tenth No. 1 and Tems’ first.
.@temsbaby becomes the first Nigerian artist in history to debut at #1 on the Hot 100.
— chart data (@chartdata) May 9, 2022
Wizkid‘s popular afrobeat anthem “Essence” featuring Tems reached the Billboard top 10 chart last year, becoming the first Nigerian song to do so.
“Wait For U” was released on April 29 on Future’s album I Never Liked You via Freebandz/Epic Records, and its official video premiered on May 5. The song is the 1,137th No. 1 in the Hot 100’s 63-year history, and the 61st to debut at the top.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday presented N200 million cheques to 37 beneficiaries of the special interest free loan to film makers under the State’s Creative Initiative (LACI), an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
The intervention is a scheme of the Lagos Creative Initiative (LACI), a project of the ministry of tourism, arts, and culture.
A nine-man committee of veteran filmmakers and some senior government officials headed by Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the commissioner for tourism, arts, and culture, was set up in 2021.
The governor, on Wednesday, said the committee was tasked with identifying struggling filmmakers to be empowered with production grants.
Represented by Akinbile-Yusuf during the presentation of the cheques at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said the aim of the initiative is to address financial challenges that inhibit quality film production in Lagos and Nigeria.
“This initiative and presentation of cheques being done today are a testament to our commitment to ensure the potentials of the entertainment industry are realised,” the governor said.
“I congratulate the beneficiaries of this Initiative who are receiving their Cheques today. I am without doubt that your proposals and plans must have been really compelling and convincing to the committee.”
Sanwo-Olu admonished the beneficiaries to make judicious “use of the loan and pay back” at the stipulated time.
Adebayo Salami, the veteran filmmaker better known as Oga Bello, praised the Lagos state government for the intervention and promised that the filmmakers will pay back without defaulting.
Abou “Bu” Thiam has been named EVP, Columbia Records, where his role will entail A&R and other strategic initiatives in all genres.
“Bu’s incredible musical instincts distinguish him as a great executive,” Columbia Chairman & CEO Ron Perry said. “His experience and success with some of the greatest artists of recent times make him a truly valuable addition to the Columbia team.”
Bu also runs BuVision Entertainment, a joint venture with Columbia Records with signings such as KayCyy and Rican.
His philanthropic endeavors include co-founding Lightning Africa and WAW Internet Company. Besides managing Ye, Thiam orchestrated his Donda album and has previously shepherded hits for Rihanna, Chris Brown and others.
“I didn’t see myself inside a major label again, but after working so closely with Ron and the Columbia team over the last few months, it was an opportunity I wanted to take on,” said Bu, a former VP at Def Jam.
“Ron is one of the best leaders in the industry, we share a similar perspective on music and the future of the business.”
Tesla chief Elon Musk has launched a hostile takeover bid for Twitter, offering to buy 100 percent of its stock and take it private, according to a stock exchange filing.
Musk offered $54.20 a share, a 54 percent premium over the January 28 closing price, in a filing dated Wednesday April 13 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This comes days after it emerged that the eccentric billionaire had become the majority shareholder in Twitter, acquiring 11% stake.
But his relationship with the tech firm is not the smoothest as it was later announced that he would not be a part of the board.
OFFER BELOW:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001418091/000110465922045641/tm2212748d1_sc13da.htm
Davido wants folks to know he’s balling and is willing to show receipts to prove it.
The singer and DMW label boss just revealed that he has acquired a parcel of land in the high brow area of Banana Island to build his dream home.
Davido shared photos and videos from the virgin land and stated that he bought it for the whopping sum of N2.5 Billion and will even go as far as show anyone interested in confirming the news, the receipt for the land.
He did say he was gearing to build the “craziest crib” ever and we can’t wait to see what it will look like after it’s done.
Burna Boy has taken to social media to publicly declare his unwavering love for his number one woman.
The Grammy award winning singer made an appreciation post dedicated to his grandmother and her unwavering love for him.
Burna Boy who is away in Amsterdam stated that he wished his grandmother could go everywhere with him but realises that she’ll be unable to handle seeing him stressed, screaming fans and all sorts because of her genuine love for him.
He declared her his everything and added that she is the reason he doesn’t believe any woman loves him because of the true love he gets to experience with her.
(6) Burna Boy on Twitter: “🥰😍 https://t.co/6LYcj93WS4” / Twitter
As the Month of Ramadan commences, one of Africa’s Premium Malt Drinks, Malta Guinness, has unveiled a new campaign titled ‘Share Goodness’ while introducing for the second time, its Ramadan-themed Limited-Edition packs in honor of the season – something it had done in 2021.
During this holy month of Ramadan, the non-alcoholic brand will identify with Muslims around the country by giving and encouraging its teeming consumers to imbibe the culture of sharing goodness among one another. Visitation of worship centres, encouraging consumers to nominate winners of Goodness Packs and, participation in iftar gatherings are some of the activities being lined up by the brand set to take place during the fasting period.
The Brand Manager, Non-Alcoholic Category, Guinness Nigeria, Ife Odedere noted that:
“For Malta Guinness, Ramadan is all about sharing goodness with our consumers and encouraging them to share the goodness of the season with one another. Celebrating this season with Muslim faithfuls reinforces our position as a nourishing, non-alcoholic malt drink that provides fasting Muslims with the nourishment to face the day.”
Thousands of Muslim faithfuls will be refreshed during Iftar at prominent mosques in cities such as Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja, while lots of lucky consumers and families will benefit from Ramadan Goodness packages, all powered by Malta Guinness.
For more exciting details about the Limited-Edition Malta Guinness pack, follow @maltaguinessng on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
DJ Big N is a year older today, April 13 and decided to ring in the new year with a huge gift to himself.
The disc jockey announced that he bought himself another house and car as birthday gifts which he showed off on his Instagram page.
DJ Big N showed off his gifts and captioned the Instagram post, “Happy Birthday to me. Bought Myself Another House and Another Car. Gid has truly been good to me.”
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