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Sex Over Love
''Sex Over Love'' is the first studio album by Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez. It was released on 30 April 2021 by Chocolate City (record label), Chocolate City. The album features guest appearances from Joeboy, Nasty C, Bad Boy Timz, 1Da Banton, Tiwa Savage, Superboy Cheque, Mayorkun, Amaarae, Bnxn, Buju, PsychoYP, A-Q and Laycon. Background On 26 April 2021, the album's release date was announced. On 2 May, Blaqbonez was featured in an interview on Channels TV, Channels Television and ''The Guardian (Nigeria), The Guardian'' which he talked about the album. Artwork The artwork is a toon-paint like art of him wearing a purple tuxedo sitting on a date with no date holding flowers, made by Nigerian artist Anthony Azekwoh. Promotion The album's third track, "Bling" featuring Amaarae and Buju, was released on 9 April 2021. The music video for the song was released on 23 April 2021. The ninth track, "BBC (Remix)" featuring Tiwa Savage, was released on 10 February 2021. The music vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blaqbonez
Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper signed to Chocolate City. Blaqbonez is popularly known for his distinct rap style as well as his creative ingenuity. In 2019, he was profiled by ''The New York Times'' as one of the new guards of Nigerian music. He is widely known for his controversial self-proclaimed status as the "Best Rapper in Africa" (abbreviated as "BRIA"), which became the most talked about topic in the Nigerian hip hop space between July and September 2019. After carving out one of rap's most loyal fan bases, Blaqbonez unleashed his debut album “Sex Over Love” to a public that was more than ready to receive it. His unorthodox approach and humorous personality, resonated with the younger generation, and earned him co-signs from the likes of Wizkid and Burna Boy. Early life and career Emeka was born on 29 January 1996, to an Igbo family, and grew up exposed to the Yoruba and Urhobo culture in Nigeria. Blaqbonez hails from Imo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige. After participating in the UK edition of ''The X Factor'' and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009. Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012. She made an appearance on the label's 2012 compilation album '' Solar Plexus''. Her debut studio album ''Once Upon a Time'' was released on the 3rd of July 2013. It was supported by seven singles: " Kele Kele Love", "Love Me (3x)", "Without My Heart", "Ife Wa Gbona", "Folarin", "Olorun Mi" and " Eminado". The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Enterta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channels TV
Channels Television is a Nigerian independent 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos, Nigeria. The parent company, Channels Incorporated, was founded in 1992, a year before the Nigerian government deregulated the broadcast media. It began broadcasting in 1995. Its primary focus is producing news and current affairs programs on Nigerian domestic issues. The Channel's mission is to act as a watchdog on governmental policies and activities. History Channels Television was founded in 1995 as a private television station with only 15 employees by Nigerian veteran broadcaster and entrepreneur John Momoh and Sola Momoh, also a broadcaster. The company commenced operations in Lagos, south western Nigeria and has since grown to include three other stations in Abuja, Edo and Kano states. It also has bureaus in almost every state in Nigeria, including stringers and affiliates in other parts in Africa, as well as strong relationships with international media organization ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laycon
Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassador of Ogun State, Nigeria since 6 October 2020, He also won the Artist Of The Year at the 2020 Naijatraffic Awards. Early life and education Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a native of Baluwen, Odeda, Ogun State. He attended lagos state model college merian, lagos Nigeria from 2003-2009 In 2012, he got admitted to study philosophy in University of Lagos and graduated in 2016 with a second class upper degree. Career Laycon started his career interning as the personal assistant to the MD and CEO of Latjum Global Nigeria Limited when he was still an undergraduate in University of Lagos. He moved to Bestman Games, Ikoyi, Lagos where he worked as a sales and business development pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PsychoYP
Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi (Born October 28, 1998) widely known as PsychoYP, is a Nigerian alternative hip hop rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the music collective Apex Village. He came into the music scene with a critically acclaimed mixtape ''YPSZN'', which earned him a nomination at the SAMAs, and Headies for his second mixtape studio album ''YPSZN2''. Dubbed the "The Fresh Prince of Nigerian Rap", he is regarded as one of Nigeria's rap music pioneers in the Alté music scene. Early life Ihua-Maduenyi was born on 28 October 1998 in Abuja, and comes from Rivers State. While in secondary school in 2013, he met with Kuddi Is Dead, a member of Apex Village. In an interview with ''OkayAfrica'', he said "as a kid, I was always around music. My mum would play Nigerian music, music from other African countries, and foreign music. I like to think she played a big role in putting me on this path by being in love with music. We'd have P-Square, Michael Jackson, Drake, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bnxn
Daniel Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer. Early life He was born in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom state. He was previously signed to Burna Boy's Spaceship Records, He grew up in Gbagada with his family, relocating to Ogun State. Career Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) released the extended play project ''Sorry I'm Late'' on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie. It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil. Motolani Alake of ''Pulse Nigeria'' said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort". Buju performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour. On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert, which was also his debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaarae
} Ama Serwah Genfi, known professionally as Amaarae, is a Ghanaian singer known for her work around representation of gender and race in music. After collaborating with local artists and putting out a few non-album singles, she released her debut EP, ''Passionfruit Summers,'' in 2017. In 2020, Amaarae released the song " Sad Girlz Luv Money" featuring Moliy on her debut album ''The Angel You Don't Know''. In 2021 the song was remixed with a feature from Kali Uchis, and became a popular song on social media, streaming platforms, and charted globally. Early life Amaarae was born in Accra, Ghana to Ama Bawuah and Kwadwo Boateng Genfi and was raised between Atlanta, United States and Accra, Ghana. She is the eldest of two children. Amaarae wrote her first song at the age of 13. During her teenage years, she enjoyed watching music videos and said that one of her most vivid memories was watching the music video for the Kelis song "Young, Fresh n' New". She recalls Kelis' unique ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label Davido Music Worldwide, DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label. Mayorkun released his debut studio album ''The Mayor of Lagos'' in November 2018. After his exit from Davido Music Worldwide, DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" and his second studio album ''Back In Office'' in October 2021, under Sony Music , Sony Music West Africa division. Early life Mayorkun was born on 23 March, 1994 in Osun State, Nigeria. He is the first child of three, born into a family of entertainers. His mother is a Nollywood actress and his father, an artist and movie producer. Mayorkun was part of the choir at a very young age where he, according to him, "learnt the rudiments of music". He has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1Da Banton
Godson Ominibie Epelle (born 27 June 1994), known professionally as 1Da Banton, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his song "No Wahala", first released in 2021, and re-released in 2022 as a remix featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage. Background and career 1Da Banton was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was pursuing a degree in civil engineering before he decided to drop out and begin his music career. He relocated to Lagos in 2014 after signing a deal with Adasa Cookey's Squareball Entertainment. In July 2017, he released his debut extended play (EP) titled ''The Banton EP''. One of the EP's songs, "Way Up", was used as the theme song for the third season of ''Big Brother Naija''. He gained widespread recognition after the release of "No Wahala", which was one of the tracks on his album ''Original Vibe Machine'', released in 2021. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken listed the song among his 2021 Spotify play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Boy Timz
Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin (born 13 August 1999) professionally known as Bad Boy Timz is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "MJ," and a follow-up remix which featured Nigeria singer Mayorkun. He was also featured in Olamide's hit single titled ''Loading'' off Carpe Diem winning the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2020. Early life and career In 2019, Bad Boy Timz skits and freestyles for which he received shoutouts from industry giants (including J Hus) caught the eye of the record label, and early in 2019, he signed a deal with Anonymous Record label. In 2020, Bad Boy Timz graduated from the Bells University of Technology with a degree in Computer Engineering. , - , The Headies, The Rookies , Rookie of the Year , , - , 2021 , Net Honours , Most played Hip Hop song , "Loading" {{Small, (Olamide Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer. After releasing three mixtapes, one being "Undisputed" and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album '' Bad Hair'' (2016), and ''Strings and Bling'' (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, ''The Ivyson Tour''. He was the youngest recipient of an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award. In March 2020, Nasty C signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Records, and released his United States official single after joining Def Jam, "There They Go", which gained him global recognition, he then released his third album on 28 August 2020, and his first on the label which is titled ''Zulu Man with Some Power'' (2020). Life and career 1997–2015: Early life and initial mixtapes Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo was born on 11 February 1997 in Diepkloof, a borough of Soweto, Joha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
