Kingsley has always been a music lover from birth as influenced by his late dad who was a broadcaster with Radio Nigeria. His strong vocal prowess has made him a favourite amongst showbiz promoters, ...

This week, we feature four songs by popular Nigerian artists that address this issue. The blandest one is a 1984 classic by Sonny Okosuns (1947–1984), “Which Way Nigeria.” It asks about Nigeria’s ...

Fújì fuses Islamic philosophy and wordsmithing with Yoruba poetry and meaning-making to create sound, idioms and recreational habits. It does this across social classes, from the wealthy in the ...

Congolese legend Awilo Longomba ruled Nigeria’s music in the 2000s with his Makossa hit songs. Legit.ng shared how his sound ...

Renowned Nigerian musician and band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has reportedly passed away.

Nigerian music artist and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has said the increasing tribal and religious ...

China has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cultural diplomacy as a cornerstone of its foreign relations with Nigeria, using the power of music to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen ...

LAGOS, Nigeria — Naira Marley, one of the biggest music figures in Africa, is being held in police custody in Lagos, after the death of a rising Nigerian music star previously signed to his label.

Momah emphasised the importance of public participation, saying that “Every contribution can make a tangible difference in the lives of these children. Our aim is to mobilise communities, ...

This week’s show is about songs that take Nigeria’s government and politics to task. Nigeria is rich in natural resources but has been plagued since time immemorial by government corruption.