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Michael Jackson: Overhyped or Timeless?
When people talk about the greatest musicians of all time, one name regularly comes up – “Micheal Jackson”; he is known as the “King of Pop”. He was more than just a singer, he was a performer, a dancer, and a global icon whose influence crossed borders, cultures and generations. But years after his passing, […]
The Power of Collaboration in the Music Industry
In the music industry today, collaboration is no longer just an option, it has become a major part of how music is created and enjoyed. Artistes no longer work alone all the time; instead, they team up, share ideas, and create songs that connect with a wider audience. One interesting trend is the growing collaboration […]
When Melody Meets Street Vibe: A Review Of “Formation” By AG And Olamide
After years of anticipation, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, has finally teamed up with Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, known simply as Olamide, a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive, to release “Formation” on April 9, 2026. “Formation” is one of those collaborations where two different worlds meet. […]
The Fall Of Reggae Music In The Nigerian Music Industry
There was a time when reggae music was not just popular in Nigeria, it was powerful, and it spoke for the streets, challenged authority, and gave voice to everyday struggles. Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, evolving from ska, rocksteady, R&B and Mentos to become a global symbol […]
Music and Pop Culture: The evolution of Radio’s Influence
Before viral dances, trending videos and social media influencing, there was radio; before playlists were curated by algorithms and songs trended on TikTok, millions of Nigerians depended on one thing to decide what to listen to, and that is the voice on radio. There was a time when Nigerian homes woke up and slept with […]
Record deals: A blessing for young artistes or a trap?
For every aspiring musician, signing record deal represents the ultimate dream. It feels like a golden ticket to fame, wealth and recognition. Signing into a record label is promise of a polished music video, a hit song on the charts, and a name that goes beyond local crowds where they started from. Social media is […]
Does A Woman Help Progression In Music?
As festival season rapidly rolls in, we’re constantly being reminded of the continuing lack of diversity on our lineups. With a recent study indicating 86 per cent of the lineups of 12 major music festivals last year including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and Creamfields were male, it seems that the ears at the top are […]
What We Loved At Winter TechnoFest
Like any music, jazz has its revolutions; its sudden incidents in infrastructure; its disruptive presences of unprecedented sound. Mostly it’s slower than that, though, with years and generations of accretions before it seems to call for new vocabulary. That’s one way to look at Winter Rockfest, whose latest incarnation occupied a dozen or so venues […]
Practice in Public Makes Perfect
Price, 57, has played music nearly her whole life, starting with piano when she was five years old. But in the fall of 2009, the guitar was still something of mystery to her. She had been playing for only a couple of months and was struggling a bit with the new challenges. Yet, instead of […]
E-tropolis line-up complete
The line-up for the industrial, EBM and synthpop festival E-tropolis in Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Ruhr, on March 28 is complete. For the most part, though, people just happening to pass by the two-block campus during Public Practice sessions are at the best advantage to enjoy the notes in the air, mixing with the environment. “We […]