This guy doesn’t call himself Falz the Bahd guy for nothing.
First of all, he’s ridiculously funny.
Secondly, he’s a good actor and is the only Nigerian rapper with an AMCVA award.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IUhG4l82V0
He’s fine AF.
He has made his own fashion statement with his signature sunglasses.
As a brand ambassador, he totally slays adverts without having any chill.
And finally, he just got nominated for the Best New International Act at the BET Awards.
To vote for him, simply repost this photo on Instagram using #PickFALZ. Good-luck to Falz on this one and hope he brings the award home!
Tiwa Savage is going international in her new deal with Roc Nation. The rumors started flying in May about her possible record deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation.
The hype got bigger when popular entertainment consultant and A&R, Bizzle Osikoya, shared a post about Jay Z’s interest in Tiwa’s music catalogue.
And guess what, Tiwa Savage and Mavin Records Boss, Don Jazzy, are currently in New York and even shared pictures of their meeting with Jay Z.
She’s set to finalise her deal with Roc Nation and that means she’ll be rubbing shoulders with artistes like Rihanna and DJ Khaled.
It’s surprising to note Don Jazzy’s participation in this deal despite his discomfort with D’banj’s deal with G.O.O.D Music in 2012. It’s hard to forget how that drama led to the split-up of the great Mo’Hits records.
This deal is major and shows that the only way for Nigerian music is up. Congratulations to Tiwa and we anticipate even more awesome music from here!
Aderonke Ariyo who goes by her stage name, DJ Soupamodel, has been selected as a governor for the 2016 Grammy awards.
Every year, The Recording Academy selects a group of artistes and producers who will be responsible for deciding how the Grammy Awards will run. And this year, Ronke sits on the Washington DC chapter of the board.
Ronke has worked with local and international artistes including Tiwa Savage, Jason Derulo and was a Grammy DJ in 2013.
Currently, she is the CEO of a music publishing and licensing company, Music BLVD. It’s impressive that African women in the entertainment industry are finally getting acknowledged especially in the international scenes.
A massive congratulations to Ronke!
Do you remember this awesome classic by Seyi Sodimu? This groovy song probably introduced many of us into the world of Nigerian hiphop.
But guess what, many years after blessing us with this classic, Seyi decided to do a remix and it features American R&B singer, K. Michelle.
And yes, it comes with a brand new video which was shot in Atlanta by Sesan Ogunro of Film Factory, watch it below.
Seyi Sodimu, who founded the independent label Goodlife Entertainment in 2001, is working on his fourth album, which is due for release later this year under the label.
It looks like he’s trying to make a comeback into the Nigerian music industry. We wish him good luck with that!
After making Nigerians throw the hottest Shoki on the dance floor with his hit Single, Woju, Kiss Daniel only saw it fit to drop his debut album in May 2016.
Surprisingly, his new album, New Era, is charting at number 8 on the Billboard World Album Chart, less than 2 weeks after it dropped.
Pretty impressive! Considering the fact that he took the risk of not featuring any major artists on the album.
The chart, which is a weekly ranking of top-selling world music albums implies that Kiss Daniel’s album is doing very well within and outside the country.
Congratulations to Kiss Daniel on this achievement! We hope the album makes it to the big charts sha!
What happens when Naija music gets a Middle Eastern twist to it?
A Moroccan parody channel, Barbapappa shared videos of a group that make the coolest remixes of Naija songs.
To mix things up the guys sing in Darija, which is a Moroccan derivation of Arabic, and also use Gnawi instruments to modify the beat of the songs. We have compiled some of their videos but you can find more on Barbapappa’s Facebook and Youtube pages.
Their version of P Square’s “Shekini” titled “Hek Lili Nifi”.
Their own version of Runtown’s “Gallardo” called “Wili wili wili”.
These Moroccan guys also created a remix of South African artist, Mafikizolo’s “Khona” parodied as “Khouna kijak lfoul”.
What do you really think about them? Copy cata or pretty cool? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Ever heard music is everything? There are certain times you really need music especially Afrobeats to either get you hyped, confident, relaxed or less nervous. We made a list of Afrobeat songs you should listen to before a job interview. Come thank us when the interview goes well.
1. Wizkid – Ojuelegba
Considering you are coming from a rough past and you need something to relate to, to get you determined to get the job.
2. My Woman – Patoranking ft. Wande Coal
Are you in a relationship and trying to get a better paying job to cover expenses properly? This is the song to motivate you.
3. Adonai – Sarkodie ft. Castro
Quite the religious person? And you need something with a steady tempo to relax your mind and remind yourself “you know what time it is”. This is your song.
4. Owo Ni Koko – Davido
Is the money your motivation to succeed? You heard you will earn twice what you were earning previously? This is the pre-interview song for you.
5. Ashimapeyin – Wande Coal
Sometimes you may get ahead of yourself and skip the line, because you are too eager. Chill, calm down listen to this and relax.
6. Hol’ It – Shatta Wale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMZBKA4amYw
This steady paced Afrobeat song will put you in the groove and ready for your interview. Going to have you ready to Hol’ it (the job)
7. Godwin – Korede Bello
This is probably the best Afrobeat song to listen to before an interview. Makes you confident you already landed the job.
8. Shoki – Lil Kesh
This is a motivational, hype, energizing song to put you in the mood! *Disclaimer: we said “listen to” before your interview, not dance to.
9. All Eyes On Me – AKA ft. Burna Boy, Da L.E.S., JR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3b-G4NPx8
Put yourself on the spot by listening to this. If you work better under pressure, this song will get your adrenaline levels up for action.
10. Dorrobucci – Mavins
The hit single from the Mavins has everything to do with getting you ready for a job interview.
11. Don Gorgon- Burna Boy
This song puts you in the “Don” mood. What else do you need to put your confidence level on a 100?
12. Soke – Burna Boy
This perfectly paced song will put you in a very relaxed mood, ready and calm enough to wow the interviewing panel.
What are your own favorite afrobeat songs to listen to before a big event?
What are your own favorite afrobeat songs to listen to before a big event?
Nigerians and Africans in general are Kings of dance and groovy music. Here are 7 times Nigerian music gained note worthy international exposure:
1. When D’banj showed the world that Nigerian music can be jammed to, by any and everybody, with his Oliver Twist song.
Can you relate to this when you read Zikoko? Share your own Zikoko list with us.
Listening carefully to the Ojuelegba crooner – Wizkid, it is evident that most of his lines are answers to a lot of real life situations. Here are a few of them.
When your girlfriend is mad at you and locks you out.
Song: Scatter The Floor
When you attend an Owambe and the dance floor is popping.
Song: Pakurumo
When your friend keeps asking you how their face looks.
Song: Don’t Dull
“Are you sure you will be able to make it? I think there is traffic”.
Song: Shout Out
For those that keep saying “I think I am way too skinny”.
Song: Shout Out
When your visitors finally arrive after a long trip.
Song: Jaiye Jaiye Ft. Femi Kuti
When you get asked why your friend keeps going back to their ex.
Song: Ojuelegba
When you are trying to make it clear to someone you have been talking to what you want?
Song: In My Bed
When everybody finally understands what you have been going through.
Song: Show You The Money
Getting asked “How are you doing?”.
Song: Ojuelegba
When your friends ask if you can really pay for their expenses?
Song: Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti
When you are wondering what to do when you have a lot of money.
Song: Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti
And your wife asks what you are getting her as a Christmas gift.
