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Tag: Nigeria

JayTime Unleashes Playful And Infectious Amapiano Track, ‘Too Much’

January 3, 2024

JayTime is an acclaimed artist from Nigeria, for whom Amapiano is his go-to style. His new single, ‘Too Much’, released in early December, came to him in a dream.

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Nigerian Gospel Artist Chidi Collins Lifts His Praises To God With New Single, ‘Ancient of Days’ 

September 12, 2023

Nigerian Gospel artist Chidi Collins follows up his April release, ‘Kabiyesi’ with a fervent gospel track, ‘Ancient of Days’. Pouring his heart out in this showcase of his incredible vocals, he offers himself up to God in a truly moving track.

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Gospel Artist Joseph And The Kohanim Releases Divinely Inspiring New Album ‘In Your Presence’

August 23, 2023

Released on July 28, ‘In Your Presence’ is the new album from Gospel artist, Joseph and the Kohanim. The album follows on from the success of his 2020 single, ‘I Have A Dream’.

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New Artist Waymi’s Debut Single ‘Calling’ Leaves Listeners Wanting More

June 29, 2023

Fusing a blend of Afropop and dance elements, ‘Calling’, from new Nigerian artist, Waymi, takes in aspects of romance, mysticism, and tranquility, as it tells a heartfelt love story.

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Be Of Good Cheer: We Speak With Gbeke About Her Music, Christmas In Nigeria, And Jollof Rice!

November 24, 2022

We speak to Gbeke about her plans for this Christmas, as well as her music, and what she would have done differently, if she’d had the chance.

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Folabee Releases Latest Single, ‘Power Of Dolapo’

May 13, 2021

Folabee has released his latest Afrobeat single, ‘Power Of Dolapo’. A Nigerian native now living in the United States, Folabee pays homage to his heritage in the song title, which comes from Nigerian slang for “Power of the US Dollar”, as well as “acquiring wealth”.

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Stephanie Ghaida Releases Latest Single, ‘Mr. Lova’

May 13, 2021

Stephanie Ghaida returns with her new single, ‘Mr. Lova’. The Afro-pop sensation proves once more that she’s got what it takes with a song that is filled to the brim with energy, warm tones, and catchy melodies.

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House Of Miagi Releases Latest Single ‘Before You Go’, ft. Sheryl O’Ware

December 2, 2020

Nigerian born, London based singer, House Of Miagi has released the sensual track, ‘Before You Go’.

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Wonder Ihieri Releases Album, ‘Elevation’

November 23, 2020

Nigerian artist, Wonder Ihieri, takes his inspiration from the Word Of God, in his new EP, ‘Elevation’. The record follows on from his debut EP, ‘Illumination’, which was released a year ago, and has earned him praise from fellow Nigerian artists, Adekunle Gold, and Simi.

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Afropop Artist Young Jay Releases Latest Single, ‘Eziokwu’

June 17, 2020

Iwuh Ifeanyi Justice is an Afro pop artist from Nigeria who performs under the name Young Jay. Young Jay’s latest single, ‘Eziokwu’ is a song of heartbreak, despite the upbeat and summery nature of the music.

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R&B Singer Songwriter Sirius Wilde Releases Debut Mixtape ‘Romanticism, Vol A’

April 24, 2020

Moving from Nigeria to Canada at the age of nineteen, Sirius Wilde found his way into music by way of his love of art and graphic design, and eventually began his career in music in 2017. The RnB singer has released his mixtape, ‘Romanticism, Vol A’, and it’s now available on all digital streaming platforms.

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Timi Dakolo Releases Video For ‘Merry Christmas, Darling’ ft. Emeli Sandé

November 18, 2019

Dubbed “the golden voice of Africa” by 16 time Grammy winner Humberto Gatica, Nigerian sensation Timi Dakolo is set to release his debut UK album, ‘Merry Christmas, Darling’, this Friday, 22 November, through Hafe Music/Virgin EMI.

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