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Oxlade (singer)
Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known professionally as Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to Troniq Music, Epic Records in France, and Fuenlabrada Records in the UK. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Away", which appeared on ''Rolling Stone''s 50 best songs of 2020. Oxlade was named the first Pandora Africa's Next Artist in July 2022. Early life and career Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman was born on 22 April, 1997 in Surulere, a residential area of Lagos. After the passing of his mother at a tender age, he was raised by his father and grandmother. His father was a lecturer at Lagos State University, where he gained admission to study History and International Relations. He enrolled for two years before dropping off to pursue his musical career. In 2018, he was approached by A&R executive Bizzle Osikoya, right after the release of "Mamiwota" by Blaqbonez, off the ''Bad Boy Blaq'' EP, released through 100 Crowns, an imprint of Chocolate City. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surulere
Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of . At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local government area is bordered by Yaba, Lagos, Yaba, Mushin, Lagos, Mushin and Ebute Metta, Ebute-Metta. History During the rapid urbanization of Lagos, the city expanded to the west of its Lagos Lagoon, lagoon, which included present-day Surulere. Families from different regions of the country have historically settled in Surulere. In addition to the local settlers of Lagos, during the nineteenth century, various emancipated African Brazilians and Cubans, who were referred to as ''Aguda'' or Saro (Nigeria), ''Saros'', settled in Surulere. Nigerians from the Northern region initially ended at Idi-Araba, while many people from the eastern part were in various quarter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He later rose to the limelight after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, ''Superstar'' (2011), which also spawned the singles "Tease Me/Bad Guys" and "Don't Dull". In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, ''Ayo.'' The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". Wizkid left E.M.E. after his contract expired. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaborat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam Africa
Def Jam Recordings Africa (marketed as Def Jam Africa), is the African division of the international record label Def Jam Recordings. The label is owned by Universal Music Africa, a flagship of Universal Music Group. Founded in 2020, and operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Cameroon. Def Jam Africa specializes mainly on African hip-hop, Afrobeats and Trap music. History Def Jam Recordings Africa was founded in 2020, as the African division of Def Jam Recordings, operating in South Africa, and Nigeria. The label has a Johannesburg-based arm known as Universal Music South Africa and a Lagos-based arm known as Universal Music Group Nigeria, both headed by Sipho Dlamini, the Chief executive officer of Universal Music Sub-Saharan Africa & South Africa. The label is home to recording acts, such as Boity, Nasty C, Nadia Nakai, Larry Gaaga, Ricky Tyler, Tshego, Ténor, Tellaman, Luka Pryce, Tumi "Stogie T" Molekane, Omzo Dollar, Vector, Lucas Raps, Cassper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythms Of Zamunda
''Rhythms of Zamunda'', released as ''Rhythms of Zamunda (Music Inspired by the Amazon Original Movie: Coming 2 America)'', is a soundtrack album curated by Sipho Dlamini for the film ''Coming 2 America''. It was released on March 5, 2021, by Def Jam Recordings and Def Jam Africa for Paramount Pictures. The album features Pan-African artists such as Nasty C, Larry Gaaga, Umu Obiligbo, Locko, Tekno, Tellaman, Sha Sha, Oxlade, Alpha P, TMXO, DJ Arafat, Prince Kaybee, Msaki, Tiwa Savage, Th&o., Diamond Platnumz, Morgan Heritage, Toofan, Fally Ipupa, BONJ, Gemini Major, Anatii, De Mthuda, Njelic, and Ricky Tyler, as well as appearances from Ari Lennox. Background On February 12, 2021, Def Jam revealed the CEO of Universal Music South Africa, Sipho Dlamini, as the curator and executive producer of ''Rhythms of Zamunda''. The Pan-African project was inspired by the film, with lead single "Black and White" by Nasty C and Ari Lennox. On March 10, 2021, National Public Radio released a Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming 2 America
''Coming 2 America'' is a 2021 American romantic comedy film that serves as a sequel to the 1988 film ''Coming to America'' starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Craig Brewer, from a screenplay by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein, and David Sheffield, and a story by Blaustein, Sheffield, and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Murphy. It co-stars Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones. ''Coming 2 America'' was the final film appearance of Louie Anderson before his death in 2022, reprising his role as Maurice from the first film. Originally to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures, the film's distribution rights were sold to Amazon Studios because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon released it digitally via Amazon Prime Video on March 4, 2021. ''Coming 2 America'' received mixed reviews from critics. Like its predecessor, the film earned a nomination at the 94th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Prince
Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1984) better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing " Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His debut studio album ''Everybody Loves Ice Prince'' was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released '' Fire of Zamani'' as his second studio album. The album contained the singles " Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City. He held the position until he left the label in 2016. He has collaborated with top African rappers like Navio of Uganda, Khaligraph Jones of Kenya, AKA of South Africa, Sarkodie of Ghana among others. Early life Ice Prince was born Panshak Henri Zamani in the city of Minna. At Age two, he moved with his family to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Afrobeats Singles Chart
The UK Afrobeats Singles Chart is a record chart compiled in the United Kingdom by the Official Charts Company (OCC) to determine the 20 most popular singles in the afrobeats genre. The chart is compiled by the OCC from digital downloads, physical record sales and audio streams in UK retail outlets. The chart was launched for the first time in 2020, with the first chart being revealed on BBC Radio 1Xtra on 26 July 2020, and was published on the official OCC website and BBC Radio 1Xtra's website. The introduction of the chart came about due to the rising popularity of afrobeats music and artists in the United Kingdom. , the act with most number one appearances in the chart is NSG with seven appearances, "Grandad" and "Lupita", which led the chart on the first two weeks of its creations, followed by "Drunk Guitar", "Petite", "Don't Play Me" (with Shaybo), "Only God Can Judge Me" (featuring Mist) and "Headliner". Number ones 2020 2021 2022 2023 See also * UK Afro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital XTRA
Capital XTRA (formerly Choice FM) is a Global Media & Entertainment, Global-owned radio station that broadcasts on 96.9 FM broadcasting, FM and 107.1 FM in Greater London. Nationally, it is heard on Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB Digital Radio, Freesat, Sky UK, Sky, Virgin Media and Global Player. It specialises in hip hop music, hip hop, grime (music genre), grime and Contemporary R&B, R&B music, and is a commercial competitor to BBC Radio 1Xtra. History Choice 96.9 Choice Digital, Choice 96.9 began as an independent company in March 1990, broadcasting from studios in Trinity Gardens, Brixton. It was Britain’s first 24-hour black music radio station with a licence, covering South London. The group won a second licence (see Buzz FM) in 1995, bringing a local version of their London offering to Birmingham, on 102.2 FM - in place of Buzz FM. The advent of digital radio in the UK saw Choice, which already had an active webstream, joining the new MXR consortium and launching ... [...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] |
TurnTable Top 50 Chart
The ''TurnTable'' Top 100 (also known as ''TurnTable'' Nigeria Top 100) is the music industry standard record chart in Nigeria for songs, published weekly by ''TurnTable'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on airplay (radio and tv) and online streaming in Nigeria. In its opening year, ''TurnTable'' charts listed 50 positions, but later expanded its chart ranking to 100 on the second half of 2022. The first issue of the Top 100, was launched on Monday, 11 July 2022, and was led by Asake "Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)". History The weekly chart was launched on 13 July 2020, as TurnTable Top 50. The chart is also a component of the End of the Year Top 50, with data from Audiomack, Boomplay Music, and YouTube. The first issue of the Top 50 chart was launched on Monday, 9 November 2020, and was led by Wizkid "Ginger". The chart was compiled by ''TurnTable'' on Wednesdays, and published on Mondays. In July 2022, following the launch of the Top 100, it began tracking records from Frid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxygene (EP)
''Oxygene'' is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Oxlade. It was released on 27 March 2020, through Troniq Music, and The Plug Entertainment. The extended play featured guest appearance from Moelogo. The EP combines elements from R&B, and Afropop with Neo-soul percussive rhythms. ''Oxygene'' received favorable reviews from critics, as Motolani Alake for Pulse Nigeria said "This review should have dropped two days ago, but I did not feel ready or convinced by my cynicism and idea that this EP was underwhelming. So, I deleted the first review I wrote. At the same time, I was scared that my favouritism towards the artist was clouding my judgement, so I wrote another review - a harsh one. Again, I deleted it." On 29 August 2020, ''P.M. News'' included ''Oxygene'' on its list of the top six Nigerian albums/extended playlists this year. Background Oxlade recorded ''Oxygene'' after series of collaborations and appearance on various events. On 19 March 2020, Oxlade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Instagram
Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can be shared publicly or with preapproved followers. Users can browse other users' content by tag and location, view trending content, like photos, and follow other users to add their content to a personal feed. Instagram was originally distinguished by allowing content to be framed only in a square (1:1) aspect ratio of 640 pixels to match the display width of the iPhone at the time. In 2015, this restriction was eased with an increase to 1080 pixels. It also added messaging features, the ability to include multiple images or videos in a single post, and a Stories feature—similar to its main competitor Snapchat—which allowed users to post their content to a sequential feed, with each post accessible to others for 24 hours. As of Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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