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WeTalkSound Becomes a Curator on Apple Music, Amplifying African Music to a Worldwide Audience
LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 22, 2025 West Africa’s leading cultural collective WeTalkSound (WTS) is proud to announce its official entry into Apple Music’s Curators’ Program. As part of this program, WTS will curate a series of editorial playlists focused on the diverse evolving soundscape of Africa, with an emphasis on Afrobeats and other African genres.…
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DJ Kiss Can Guide Your Rave and Your Relationships
Right now, as identity, rhythm, and influence intersect in the music landscape, DJ Kiss emerges as a multifaceted force, one whose craft extends beyond the booth and onto the broader canvas of global culture. As a Nigerian DJ whose sound is rooted in Afrobeat, but deeply fluent in Amapiano, Afro House, and global dance music,…
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Pj Star Comes Through With a Smooth, Irresistible Single “All of You”
Afrofusion artist Pj Star is here with his highly anticipated new single “All of You”, a laid-back yet intoxicating anthem that blends smooth melodies with effortless confidence. Known for fusing African rhythms with hip-hop, dancehall, pop, and R&B, Pj Star delivers a standout performance that solidifies his place as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting voices.…
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Savage Is In His Feelings And On The Dancefloor On ‘Melovia’
If your tastes lean towards BNXN’s syrupy hooks, Burna Boy’s calmer sounds, and Falz’s faaji jams, you should probably add this album to your rotation. Right from the opening tracks, it’s clear that Savage is not here to play on Melovia. The title itself (a fusion of melody and emotion) is a neat summary of…
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From ‘Hey Jago’ to ‘Shoday Kilode?’ – Shoday’s Next Viral Single Is Here
Nigeria’s breakout star Shoday has just released a new single, “Shoday Kilode?”. Inspired by the viral ad‑libs of Poco Lee on their 2025 street anthem “Hey Jago”, the track channels the infectious energy that has defined Shoday’s rise this year. After an electrifying UK tour in June, Shoday returns stronger than ever. His dynamic performances…
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Efue Releases Debut EP ‘Memorabilia’
EFUE, a budding singer, songwriter, and producer from Lagos, Nigeria, signed to Propella Co. is set to release her debut EP, Memorabilia. From singing about life and its crescendoes, to writing about love, her music is the most mesmerising combination of Afro-soul, Afrobeats, House, and pure Soul. Her magical ability to fuse these genres has…
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How Mavo’s ‘Escaladizzy’ Broke The Internet
When ‘Escaladizzy’ hit the internet, Mavo (Marvin Ukanigbe Oseremen) went from underground to viral in a matter of days. What was meant to be just another song quickly became the anthem of the moment, taking over TikTok and streaming platforms alike. But this wasn’t a random stroke of luck. Mavo’s rise had been building for…
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Every Song On Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Ranked
2020 was the OG year of working from home, and Burna was not exempt. Collaborating with Diddy (who served as the executive producer) via Zoom, he managed to put together an album that he won’t forget in a hurry: it gave him his first Grammy win, after a near-miss with 2019’s African Giant that seemed…
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Что такое трейдинг, как стать трейдером, как и сколько можно заработать
10% времени трейдер торгует — открывает и закрывает сделки. В первом случае трейдеру нужны только навыки. Но иногда эти виды торговли относят не к трейдингу, а к инвестированию. Выделяют такие виды трейдинга, как скальпинг, дейтрейдинг, позиционная торговля и свинг-трейдинг. Вы научитесь торговать на финансовых рынках и контролировать риски. Можно создать фонд, заняться доверительным управлением, тихо создавать стратегии в компании или делать публичную аналитику и преподавать. Кто-то хочет работать в компании,…
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International Youth Day 2025: What Keeps Young Nigerian Creatives Going?
It’s no secret that right now, Nigeria isn’t an easy place to live in, much less to create in. With the obvious exception of the nepo babies, we’re all fighting for every breath we take. Citizens are grinding harder than ever: most students have jobs, employees have side hustles, and everyone is moving with the…
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