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MTV Halts Europe Music Awards over Israel-Hamas War

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) has called off its ceremony slated for next month, citing the Israel-Hamas war. The event which was earlier scheduled to be held on 5th November was to be held in Paris, with Thirty Seconds To Mars, BTS's Jung Kook, and Renée Rapp among the performers. “The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

Globacom Unveils New Brand Ambassadors

The telecommunications giant, Globacom unveiled 3 musicians as its new brand ambassadors at a ceremony held on Friday at the Mike Adenuga Towers, Lagos; the head office of the company. The three new brand ambassadors are Ahmed Ololade popularly known as Asake, Oluwatobiloba Daniel widely known as Kizz Daniel and Chike Ezekpeazu, known as Chike.

Kenyans Mourn Popular 'Iconic Artist' Roger Whittaker

Kenyans are mourning the death of Kenyan-born British folk singer and expert whistler Roger Whittaker, who is especially famed locally for his 1982 hit song My Land is Kenya. His greatest hits include Durham Town, The Last Farewell, New World in the Morning, and his 1982 version of Wind Beneath My Wings. Worldwide, he sold nearly 50 million records since the summer of 1962 when aged 26, he began writing songs and singing in Welsh folk clubs while studying zoology, biochemistry, and marine biology at the University of Bangor.

I Vowed to Die if I Failed to make it in Year 2020 – Burna Boy Producer

Nigerian music producer, Alli Odunayo, popularly known as Telz says he recounted how he vowed to his friends that he would die if he fails to make it to stardom by year 2020. He revealed he remember vividly that he made that vow on first day of January, but seven day later just like coincidence, BNXN, formerly known as Buju asked him to accompany him to see Burna Boy at his residence. While at the Burna Boy residence, a thought came to him that why not seize the opportunity in your favour, boom! He grabbed the opportunity to produce a hit song for Burna Boy, “Naughty by Nature” the first day they met.

MohBad’s Body Exhumed As Investigation Commences

The body of late Singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad) has been exhumed by the Lagos State Police Command along with some health officials so as to unravel the cause of the death. This disclosure was made known by the state Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who on Thursday 21st of September 2023 confirmed to correspondents that "The exhumation is currently ongoing. We have here a team of health officials from the state ministry of health led by CP Owohunwa. The CP is also expected to visit Mohbad’s father later in the day”

Asake Dreams Of Music Collabo With Kayne West

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed his dream music collaboration. The ‘Sungba’ crooner in an interview with Billboard News disclosed that billionaire American rapper, Kanye West is his dream collaborator.

I Remain A Fan Of 2baba, Mikel Obi Speak On Face-off With 2face

Former Super Eagle Captain, John Mikel Obi, has clear the air over his alleged beef with a Nigerian singer, 2face Idibia, popularly known as 2baba. Few days ago, rumour had it that the football legend has in year 2006 while in club in London ignored the singer. Few years later, 2face released a song titled “only me” which many of his fans assumed that the song was targeted at Mikel Obi over the alleged beef.

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