Tagged ‘fela’
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
Wale is on his “Suit & Tie” s#@$
I interrupt your regular post entertainment to give you a special news bulletin. Actually, I’m trying to invent a new column “#WorkFlow”… where I can give you all the latest big
Tags: 2Chainz, 2Face Idibia, akon, Alex Ekubo, Ali Baba, Banky W, boj, Bryan Okwara, Chris Attoh, Dammy Krane, dbanj, Di'Ja, drb lasgidi, Efya, Eku Edewor, EME, emma nyra, Ezi Emela, fela, fresh l, GospelOnDeBeatz, Ice Prince, Iyanya, JayPizzle, John Dumelo, Lil Wayne, Lynxxx, Mo'Cheddah, nadia buari, Naeto C, poe, Praiz, Sah, Sarz, Shaydee, Show Dem Camp, Skales, Sound Sultan, stormrex, T-Pain, TeeZee, Tekno, Toolz, uti nwachukwu, Wale, Wizkid
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
The guys at 37thState met up with one of the most creative and dynamic artists of our time. Lemi Ghariokwu is popularly known for the vibrant designs on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti…‘s album covers. Lemi’s personality shines through the duration of
Tags: 37th State, Afro Pop Art, Bolaji Kekere-Ekun, fela, Lemi Ghariokwu
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Friday, March 1st, 2013
Heavy punchlines as usual from the young cat, Yung6ix and with the Joshbeatz Fela-sampled production, Hip-Hop heads will have a fun time with this one.
Enjoy!
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Tags: fela, JoshBeatz, Yung6ix
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
TV personality, Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere of Silverbird’s E-Weekly channels Afrobeat King Fela Anikulapo Kuti‘s “Fire Dancers” in this new photoshoot.
The shoot which was shot by Obi Somto and styled using pieces from Zebra Living…, depicts
Tags: fela, Obi Somto, Yvonne Ekwere
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Monday, August 13th, 2012
Teni always wins our hearts over with her Jazzy Sade-meets-Fela Afro-Soul. After stealing our attentions with her eclectic single, “Afrodisiac”, also the title of her forthcoming album, she dropped the Funky “Lionheart”… and is finally here with
Tags: fela, Sade, teni
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Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Yugo (real name Ugochukwu Nwaneri) is a 19 year-old singer/songwriter and producer who dwells in a unique chasm between the prevalent Afro-Pop, R&B and Afro-Dance genres.
Drawing his inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Fela, Yugo… tries
Tags: fela, Michael Jackson, Yugo
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Monday, February 27th, 2012
Teni is a jazz singer and composer who makes, what she calls, “Afrosoul”. Her style is clearly reminiscent of Sade Adu… as she expresses smoky and elegant funk, somewhat restrained and stripped back in a time when singers are
Tags: egypt 80, fela, Fela Kuti, seun kuti, teni, the afro-renaissance, tony Allen
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
SYNOPSIS …
Elder’s Corner is musical journey through pivotal moments in the colorful history of Nigeria as told through the lives and careers of the nations foremost music legends. It is a story about the eroding effects of colonialism, bitter ethnic
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
In April, the residents of Lagos were treated to the spectacular Broadway show, Fela! Our senses were revived as we together remembered and celebrated the man who bore the heart of Nigeria’s problems on his chest. Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is…
Tags: BN Book Review, fela, Glory Edozien
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Femi Kuti with out a doubt has a good heritage. There were concerns at the time of his Father’s death, as to whether he’d be able to fill the huge shoes that Fela… left behind. But with a fan base
Tags: fela, femi kuti
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