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Kida Kudz
Olukayode Odesanya, better known as Kida Kudz, is a Nigerian Afropop singer based in the U.K. He gained recognition after winning the second edition of the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2010. He has collaborated with Ms Banks, Burna Boy, and Octavian, among others. Early life He left Nigeria and travelled to the U.K. at the age of 14 to live with his father and step-mother. Kudz found himself fascinated with already established genres in the country, such as grime, U.K. rap and even a touch of chessy pop. Music career In 24 June 2022, Kida Kudz released a four track extended play titled ''World Citizens'' with Mr. Dutch. ''Rocket Launcher'' is a track in ''World Citizens'' that rides on Afro swing tendencies as it smoothly blends elements of U.K. and Nigerian Afobreats. In 2021, Kida Kudz featured Bella Shmurda Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27 January 1996), professionally known as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Vision 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second-largest in Africa. Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC, marking the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afropop
African popular music (also styled Afropop, Afro-pop or Afro pop), like African traditional music, is vast and varied. Most contemporary genres of African popular music build on cross-pollination with western popular music. Many genres of popular music like blues, jazz, afrobeats, salsa, zouk, and rumba derive to varying degrees on musical traditions from Africa, taken to the Americas by enslaved Africans. These rhythms and sounds have subsequently been adapted by newer genres like rock, and rhythm and blues. Likewise, African popular music has adopted elements, particularly the musical instruments and recording studio techniques of western music. The term does not refer to a specific style or sound but is used as a general term for African popular music. Influence of Afro-Cuban music Cuban music has been popular in Sub-Saharan Africa since the mid-twentieth century. It was Cuban music, more than any other, that provided the initial template for Afropop. To the Africans, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disturbing London
Disturbing London is an entertainment company founded by cousins Dumi Oburota and Tinie Tempah in 2006. Whilst operating primarily as a record label, the company also has arms in brand consultancy, artist management, event management, music publishing and fashion label. Co-founder Dumi Oburota was included in the 2019 edition of the Powerlist, ranking the 100 most influential Black Britons. Joint Venture with Parlophone In May 2018, it was announced that German-British record label Parlophone Records had signed 'an exclusive label partnership with Disturbing London,' with Parlophone co-president Mark Mitchell saying: 'It is a true joint venture, they will remain the A&R, the talent and artist relationship side. We'll amplify their A&R decisions through marketing, international and promotions around the globe.' Brand Collaborations Nike In July 2012, Disturbing London collaborated with Nike to release a special edition Disturbing London x Nike Blazer Mid LR. Limited to 60 pair ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Week
''Music Week'' is a trade publication for the UK record industry distributed via a website and a monthly print magazine. It is published by Future. History Founded in 1959 as '' Record Retailer'', it relaunched on 18 March 1972 as ''Music Week''. On 17 January 1981, the title again changed, owing to the increasing importance of sell-through videos, to ''Music & Video Week''. The rival ''Record Business'', founded in 1978 by Brian Mulligan and Norman Garrod, was absorbed into Music Week in February 1983. Later that year, the offshoot ''Video Week'' launched and the title of the parent publication reverted to ''Music Week''. Since April 1991, ''Music Week'' has incorporated ''Record Mirror'', initially as a 4 or 8-page chart supplement, later as a dance supplement of articles, reviews and charts. In the 1990s, several magazines and newsletters become part of the Music Week family: ''Music Business International (MBI)'', ''Promo'', ''MIRO Future Hits'', ''Tours Report'', ''Fono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian Nigeria
''The Guardian'' is a Nigerian independent daily newspaper, established in 1983, published by Guardian Newspapers Limited in Lagos, Nigeria History ''The Guardian'' was established in 1983 by Alex Ibru, an entrepreneur, and Stanley Macebuh, a top journalist with the '' Daily Times'' newspapers, with its model copied from the original ''The Guardian'' in the UK. ''The Guardian'' was a pioneer in introducing high-quality journalism to Nigeria with thoughtful editorial content. The paper was first published on 22 February 1983 as a weekly, appearing on Sundays. It started daily publication on 4 July 1983. During the administration of General Muhammadu Buhari, reporters Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor were both sent to jail in 1984 under Decree No. 4 of 1984, which suppressed journalistic freedom. On 26 August 1989 ''The Guardian'' published a long letter by Dr. Bekolari Ransome-Kuti, a human-rights activist, entitled "Open Letter to President Babangida", in which he criticized wha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ms Banks
Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji, better known by her stage name Ms Banks, is a British rapper, singer and songwriter from Camberwell, London. Oji has released three mixtapes as Ms Banks. In 2014, she released her first mixtape titled ''Once Upon a Grind''. She then released her first EP titled ''New Chapter EP'' in 2016. ''The Coldest Winter Ever'' was released in 2018, followed by ''The Coldest Winter Ever Part II'' in 2019. Early life She was born to a Nigerian father and a Ugandan mother. Oji began writing music at age 11 and she came from very musical family. Banks grew up in South London – just off Walworth Road in Elephant and Castle – and has been grafting away for sometime, revered by her peers for her pairing of technical skill with soul-searching lyricism. Influences Ms Banks has cited Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I.F.E'' (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. His third studio album, '' Outside'', marked his major-label debut. In 2019, he won Best International Act at the 2019 BET Awards, and was announced as an Apple Music Up Next artist. His fourth studio album, ''African Giant'', was released in July 2019 and won Album of the Year at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and was nominated for a Best World Music Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He was awarded the African Artist of the year at the 2020 VGMA's. Burna Boy released his fifth studio album, '' Twice as Tall'', in August 2020, which was nominated for the same category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Octavian (rapper)
Octavian Oliver Lanoire (born 22 January 1996), known mononymously as Octavian, is a French-British rapper, singer, and songwriter from London. In 2019 he won the BBC's Sound of Award, their top award for new artists. He has appeared on tracks produced by Diplo, Mura Masa, Take a Daytrip, JRick and A2. He has collaborated with Skepta, A$AP Ferg, Gorillaz, and many others. Early life Octavian was born in Lille, France, to an Angolan and Ivorian family. After his father died, he moved to the UK with his mother at the age of three, settling in Camberwell, South London. As a teenager, he won a scholarship to the BRIT School, but dropped out after a year and a half. Music career Octavian's first mixtape, ''22'', was released in 2016 under the name "Octavian OG", followed by the ''Essie World'' EP in 2017. His recognition increased in January 2018 after a video of Drake singing along to the track "Party Here" at a Golden Globes afterparty was posted on Instagram. The track was produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Native
''The Native'' (stylized in all caps) is a Nigerian-based music magazine publishing in Lagos. Founded in 2016, ''The Native'' focuses primarily on music, style, and art, championing the sounds and culture of tomorrow: today. History ''The NATIVE'' was established in 2016 by Seni Saraki, and Teni (Teezee) Zaccheaus. Since launching, the magazine has featured Nigerian artists including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Naira Marley and fashion designer Mowalola Ogunlesi. Burna Boy was the first artist featured on the magazine in 2017 with the NATIVE's Birth Issue, setting the tone for their future In 2018, ''The NATIVE'' released the second issue of its print magazine. The issue was released at a launch party in London, organised by the magazine and Boilers Room, the event provided a platform for artist to perform such as Lady Donli, Pretty Boy D-O, Wizkid, and Tau Benah, among others. Later in the year, ''The NATIVE'' collaborated with Nike on limited edition football jersey, Nike by Native ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bella Shmurda
Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27 January 1996), professionally known as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Vision 2020", and a follow-up remix which featured Nigeria rapper Olamide. Early life and career Shmurda rose to prominence after his debut single ''"Vision 2020''", and a follow-up (remix) to the single in which he featured Olamide. He released several hit songs in 2020, some of which featured top musicians, one of which is ''"Cash App''" featuring Zlatan. He was nominated for the Headies Award for the next rated in 2020. In 2020, Bella Shmurda won the awards ''"Next Rated Male"'' and ''"Street Music of the Year"'' at the City People Entertainment Awards, he was also nominated for ''"Revelation of the Year"'' award in the same year. In 2021, Bella Shmurda was nominated for the ''"Next Rated"'' award at the Headies Awards. In June 2021, his single, ''"Cash App"'' featuring Zlatan and Lincoln was nominated for ''"Most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Musicians
This is a list of Nigerian musicians. Only notable individuals are included here; for groups, see List of Nigerian musical groups. Names are to be arranged by the first letter of Wikipedia reference. 0–9 * 2face Idibia - hip hop and R&B singer *9ice - hip hop and afropop singer A * A-Q - hip hop artist * Abiodun Koya (born 1980), gospel singer, opera singer *Ada Ehi - Gospel Artiste and songwriter *Adé Bantu - Nigerian-German musician, producer, front man of the 13 piece band BANTU *Adekunle Gold - singer, songwriter * Adewale Ayuba - fuji music singer *Ado Gwanja - hausa singer * Afrikan Boy - rapper * Afro Candy - pop singer * Alamu Atatalo - sekere singer, a type of traditional Yoruba music * Ali Nuhu - Hausa singer and songwriter, Kannywood *Ali Jita - Hausa singer and song writer *Amarachi - singer, dancer, violinist * Andre Blaze - rapper *Aramide - Afro-Jazz singer *Ara - singer and talking drummer *Asuquomo - musician *Aṣa - R&B, country and pop singer-songwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Year Of Birth Missing (living People)
A year or annus is the orbital period of a planetary body, for example, the Earth, moving in its orbit around the Sun. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by change in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are generally recognized: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In tropical and subtropical regions, several geographical sectors do not present defined seasons; but in the seasonal tropics, the annual wet and dry seasons are recognized and tracked. A calendar year is an approximation of the number of days of the Earth's orbital period, as counted in a given calendar. The Gregorian calendar, or modern calendar, presents its calendar year to be either a common year of 365 days or a leap year of 366 days, as do the Julian calendars. For the Gregorian calendar, the average length of the calendar year (the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
