music
-
Beyonce to replace disparaging slur in co-written song ‘Heated’
After receiving criticism from disability advocates, American artist, Beyonce Knowles, has decided to take an ableist epithet out of her new album, Renaissance. After receiving stellar reviews for the Friday-released album, the 40-year-old musician received criticism over the weekend after listeners pointed out that the song “Heated” contained a disparaging slur. Beyoncé used the term “spazzin” in the song she co-wrote with Drake, which is offensive to those who have spastic cerebral palsy. An individual’s capacity to regulate their muscles, particularly those in their arms and legs, is damaged by this condition. Since the song’s debut, many people have criticized it on Twitter. Disability rights activist, Hannah Diviney wrote on Twitter: “So @Beyoncé used the word ‘spazzin in her new song Heated. Feels like a slap in the face to me, ... -
Wizkid, Manager Jada Pollock expects 2nd child together
Wizkid’s manager, Jada Pollock, who is also the mother of his third son, Zion, is expecting a second child with the musician. On her Instagram profile, Pollock expressed her joy at having two children. She posted pictures of her son Zion, and her baby bump to Instagram, saying that the coming phase of her life would be better than she could have imagined. “Here’s to the very next chapter. I know it’s about to be better than anything I could have ever wished for. ... -
Management reveals Eedris Abulkareem’s kidney transplant, postponed by doctors
Eedris Abdulkareem, a rapper, has had his scheduled surgery postponed by doctors. This information was provided by his record company, Lakreem Entertainment Inc., along with an ... -
Late Osinachi’s twin sister signs music record deal with Able Cee
Amarachi Eze, twin of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been signed by Able Cee Studio to share her musical potential. Recall that Eze described how she ... -
Joeboy, Black Sherif shortlisted for Youtube’s 2022 Foundry Class
The YouTube Music Foundry Class of 2022 will include Joeboy and Black Sherif. The platform revealed the selection on Tuesday, which consists of 30 independent artists ... -
Tems, Burna Boy, Pheeelz, BNXN make Obama 2022 summer playlist
The Nigerian music icons who appeared on the Obama 2022 summer playlist are Tems, Burna Boy, Pheelz, and BNXN. Every year, former US president Barrack Obama publishes a list of the music from around the world that he enjoys the most. The 44th US president published his most recent song list for summer 2022 on Tuesday through a tweet. Tems’ “Vibe Out” is one of the best songs in this playlist. On the list is also the Burna Boy song “Last Last,” which has gone viral. The international hit songs that made it onto the playlist includes “Finesse” by Pheelz and BNXN. The Nigerian artists on Obama’s summer 2022 playlist would be joining an expanding group of other superstars who had similarly made the cut in prior years. The singles “Iron Man” by Rema and “Anybody” by Burna Boy were included in the list for 2019. A tune from Wizkid’s album “Made In Lagos,” “Essence,” which features Tems, made the list in 2020. -
Tems earns 2022 MTV VMAs nomination
For her contributions to Future’s ‘Wait For U’, Nigerian international sensation Tems has earned an MTV VMAs nomination for Best Hip Hop Video The single is ... -
Headies Awards organisers disqualify singer Portable over death threat
Fast-rising singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has been disqualified by the organisers of 2022 Headies Awards over his recent controversies. Recall that last month, the ... -
My only fear is losing my mum, says Laycon
The fear of losing his dearest mother is what Lekan Agbeleshe, otherwise known as Laycon, has admitted to as being his biggest fear. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the musician discussed this as well as his career, his concerns, and other matters. Even though he is aware of the certainty of death, Laycon admitted he still fears the day his mother would die. When asked what he fears most in life, he responded: “Losing my mum, that’s it. It’s something that I dread because you know it’s going to happen at a ... -
‘Buga’ by Kizz Daniel, most searched song in Nigeria
Daniel Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, nicknamed Kizz Daniel ‘s smash song, ‘Buga’ where he featured star singer, Tekno, has emerged the most Google-searched song in Nigeria. Records have ...

















