Tag: Music
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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 ... -
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 ... -
K1 De Ultimate plans to celebrate 50 years in entertainment on a second phase
Star Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known by his stage name, K1 De Ultimate, has planned the celebration of the second half of his fifty years of musical performance. The Fuji master celebrated his landmark on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the DLK Event Centre, Abiola Way, Abeokuta, Ogun State, in partnership with the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN). Fans of Fuji music as well as other notable ... -
‘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 ... -
Oxlade, Portable, Sherif Black tops Google searches for 2022 first half
Google searches for Oxlade, Black Sherif, and Portable rank among the top music figures, in Nigeria for the first half of 2022. Thursday saw the unveiling ... -
Tems receives credit on Beyonce’s album “Renaissance”
The next album “Renaissance” by Beyonce has songs written by Temilade Openiyi, a Nigerian musician better known by the stage name Tems. The Grammy-winning artist unveiled ...
