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Telz (producer)
Alli Odunayo (born 23 December 1996) professionally known as Telz is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter known for primarily producing Burna Boy's Grammy award winning album '' Twice As Tall'' and Patoranking's 2020 commercially acclaimed hit song "Abule". He is notable with the mainstream sound marks Funkula, which is well known in the Nigerian mainstream music scene. Early life and career He hails from Ondo State, Nigeria. A graduate of Babcock University with a degree. He began his recording career in 2011 with a few singles that he released in 2014 and 2015. In 2020, Burna Boy's '' Twice As Tall'' album had Telz as the principal producer, with P Diddy serving as executive producer. The album also featured Timbaland's creations which later won the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premium Times
''Premium Times'' is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory. It was launched in 2011. The online medium is notable for investigative journalism and Reports among other fields. Awards and nominations In 2013, ''Premium Times'' was nominated for the 'Website/blog of the year' award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award. In 2017, ''Premium Times'' reporters shared in the Pulitzer Prize for participating in the international consortium that investigated the Panama Papers, revealing corruption and offshore tax havens used by highly placed people. In November 2017, Global Investigative Journalism Network announced that ''Premium Times'' was awarded Global Shining Light Award for the investigative work on the extrajudicial killings in Nigeria's South-East and How the Onitsha Massacre of Pro-Biafra supporters was coordinated. See also * List of Nigerian newspapers Newspapers published in Nigeria have a strong tradition of the principle of " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Hip Hop Record Producers
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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The Beatz Awards 2021
The 6th The Beatz Awards, was held at Muson Center in Lagos on 28 November 2021. The organizers opened a portal for the public, to submit entries on 4 August 2021, and recorded 2500 entries, on October 6. Nominees were revealed on October 29, 2021. The live show was televised on STV, Nigezie TV, wapTV, TVC, BEN Television, and MTV Base, and hosted by Victory Wilson, Boda Wasiu, and Saco. It celebrated entertainment personalities across 25 voting categories, with 3 honorary Awards (non-voting). The CEO of The Beatz Awards, Elijah John, stated: "one of the sponsors, Pazino Homes and Gardens, will be awarding a landed property to the winner of the OAP category, as the Awards have taken on new dimensions". He further stated: "all producer categories, mixing, and mastering categories will each receive a monetary reward of one hundred thousand naira (₦100,000)". On 30 December 2020, the organizer held a virtual pre-ceremony of the 6th edition, tagged: "THE BEATZ AWARDS 20 FOR 20", r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Awards (Africa) , an annual entertainment award presented by Maya Channel Magazine in Thailand
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Maya Awards may refer to: * Maya Awards (Indonesia), an annual Indonesian film awards initiated in 2012 * Maya Awards (Thailand) The Maya Awards ( th, มายา มหาชน; ) is an annual Thai entertainment awards ceremony presented by '' Maya Channel Magazine''. The awards honor people in the Thai entertainment industry and their achievements in the music, film, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lojay
Lekan Osifeso Jnr. (born 28 April 1996) popularly known as Lojay, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter and performing artist. He peaked at number 8 on the '' billboard U.S. afrobeats songs chart'' with his song ''Monalisa'', in which he features Chris Brown and Sarz. His song is also the most played afrobeats song on Shazam according to Cool FM Nigeria and NotJustOk. He was nominated for ''The Headies award for next rated artiste'' for the year 2022. Early life and background He graduated from the University of Portsmouth, UK in 2018. His family lived in Ikorodu and then in Victoria Island. As his mother was a pastor, Osifeso went to church regularly, as a family routine during his formative years. While growing up, Chris Brown was one of his favorite singers. Career Lojay's stage name is an abbreviation of the first letters of his full name "Lekan Osifeso Junior" (LO-J). He picked interest in music and singing as an adolescent. And pursued his passion through h ... [...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] |
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] |
Fireboy DML
Adedamola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996), known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer. He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide. His debut studio album ''Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps'' was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. Early life Fireboy DML was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun state, and was a member of his church choir. He developed interest in music while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University. Career Breakthrough His breakthrough single "Jealous" first appeared on YBNL Nation's collaborative album ''YBNL Mafia Family'' (2018), before being re-released on 25 March, 2019. The song is composed of guitar riffs, traditional drums and percussion; it combines African harmonies with elements of country and soul music. "Jealous" was produced by Cracker Mallo and is centered around love and the complicated feelings that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J Hus
Momodou Lamin Jallow (born 27 May 1995), known professionally as J Hus, is a British rapper and singer who has been credited with pioneering the genre afroswing. He is currently signed to Black Butter Records. He gained popularity in 2015 following the release of his song "Dem Boy Paigon". J Hus' "Did You See" became his most successful single, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and eventually being certified Platinum. In 2017, he released his debut album, ''Common Sense'', which was critically acclaimed—it was named the best UK album of 2017 by ''Complex''. The album reached number six on the UK Albums Chart. In June 2018, he was arrested in Stratford and charged with carrying a knife in public. Hours after his release from prison in April 2019, he made a surprise appearance on stage at Canadian rapper Drake's concert at the O2 Arena in London. In January 2020, J Hus released his second album, ''Big Conspiracy'', which featured appearances by Jamaican singer Ko ... [...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] |
