insert_link News Essence goes Platinum and here’s the proof Wizkid Essence album just got to platinum last month. This is another milestone from the Nigerian artist who just received a certified platinum plaque for his album ‘Made in Lagos’ which he collaborated with fellow artist Tems. This new feed makes Wikid the first African artist to have the song Essence certified in the Record Industry Certified Association of America (RIAA). This means that the song “Essence” has sold more than 100 million copies in the US. Receiving his Plaque […] todayDecember 15, 2021 18
insert_link News The Cavemen’s new album ‘Love and Highlife’ Stranger taking the internet by storm. Nigerian highlife sibling duo The Cavemen—Kingsley Okorie and Benjamin James have released their latest track, “Stranger.” ‘STRANGER’, is one of the songs of the recently released sophomore album “Love and Highlife”. In this one the dynamic duo, The Cavemen, express their undying love to a lady whom they are ready to protect at all cost. The Cavemen brings back goosebumps and memories we all might have had at a time of wooing a lady. From the beat to the symphonies […] todayDecember 15, 2021 23
insert_link News Homegrown Reggae Fest Lovers of local reggae have a reason to smile because of the upcoming Homegrown reggae fest that will be taking place on the 12th of December at the Nairobi Street Kitchen. The event has been organized by Kenya Reggae Protocol and ReggeaLize it Vibes 100 and Roots Radio. The reggae-only event will bring together some of the notable names in the local reggae music together. Some of the artists performing include award-Winning Songwriter and Singer Cathy Matete, Vocalist Lavosti, singer […] todayDecember 15, 2021 25
insert_link News DJ Black Coffee nominated for the Grammys South African DJ Black Coffee is yet to come to terms with his nomination for the 64th Grammy Award-winning Ceremony. The Dj opened up about his excitement and surprising news on his social media platforms. “I found out like everyone else. There is no private mail or anything. They just announced it and I was not even aware of it.” DJ Black Coffee has been nominated alongside some of the notable names in […] todayDecember 15, 2021 27
insert_link News Get to know about Nigerian Singer-Songwriter Tems Nigerian singer Tems Born Temilade Openiyi was born on 11 June 1995. She has been the talk of the music scene ever since her famous collaboration with US-based artist Drake and now her record-breaking single with Wizkid, Essence that just went Platinum. Tems is born to a Nigerian mother and a British-Nigerian father. Tems’ family moved to the United Kingdom shortly after birth. Her parents divorced when she was five. Tems relocated to Nigeria with her mother, they resided in […] todayDecember 15, 2021 321
insert_link News Femi Kuti and son Made Kuti nominated on the 2022 Grammys The famous Beng Beng artist has made it on the Grammy’s list. You may see his name and say, “well he looks familiar!” Quite right! The Nigerian musician is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and a grandchild of political campaigner, women’s rights activist, and traditional aristocrat Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. He was born in London and raised in Lagos. The legend has been in the music since under his father’s band “Egypt 80” since 1986. He is one of […] todayDecember 15, 2021 68
insert_link News Muthoni Drummer Queen is a whole Mythology on ‘River’ Every artist has that coming-of-age album or song in their career line. in my honest opinion, ‘River’ is Muthoni’s coming-of-age album. In a well-executed manner, Muthoni Drummer Queen has let us and her fans into her most vulnerable space of who she really is and how she feels. Throughout the album, you can feel words of affirmation from the rapper and singer who keeps you on your toes with her beats and sound. She has infused the Kenyan taste, reggae, […] todayDecember 15, 2021 112
insert_link News Koffi Olomide apologizes to Kenyans after he assaulted his dancer at the airport Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) musician, Koffi Olomide, has asked for forgiveness from Kenyans three months after he was arrested for kicking his female dancer in Kenya. The king of African rumba made the headlines in July after his arrest at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. He was arrested after the video of his alleged assault went viral on social media. The police chief ordered his arrest after which he was deported to the DRC the following day. […] todayDecember 15, 2021 127
insert_link 1 News South Africa’s Master KG gets 210 million streams on Spotify South Africa’s Master KG is the 25-year-old DJ producer whose world-shaking gospel tune ‘Jerusalema’ — with the silky Zulu vocals of fellow compatriot Nomcebo Zikode, boasts over 210 million listens on Spotify, 415 million views on YouTube, and 7 billion views on TikTok. “When I look at the statistics, the numbers, it always surprises me, no one could have predicted this,” he says. ‘Jerusalema’ was the most requested song on Shazam for eight weeks in the autumn of 2020. The […] todayDecember 15, 2021 204 1
