Tag: Music Industry
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From Central Cee to Adolescence: Can Britain’s Global Moment Last in 2025?
Introduction: A Global Moment Rooted in British Youth Culture By 2025, British culture had a rare, loud voice on the world stage. From the meteoric rise of artists like Central Cee to the ripple effects of adolescence as a cultural mood, the UK seemed to be steering global attention toward its music, fashion, and TV…
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The Silent Engine of the Stage: How Samuel Isong Built a Logistics Standard for Nigerian Entertainment
The Unsung Backbone of the Nigerian Stage When audiences flock to concerts, film screenings, and festivals, they notice the performers, the lights, and the buzz of the crowd. Yet the true heartbeat of Nigerian entertainment often lies not in the spotlight but in the logistics that move a show from city to city. Samuel Isong,…
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Oi Va Voi: The Homecoming Gig and the Call for Equal Spotlight in Klezmer-Dance
Oi Va Voi’s Homecoming and a Public Reckoning When a long-running ensemble like Oi Va Voi announces a homecoming gig, it sounds like a moment to celebrate a musical journey that has spanned two decades. The band, famed for weaving traditional Eastern European klezmer with contemporary dance rhythms, has become a touchstone for audiences seeking…
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2Baba Speaks on Mediocrity in Nigerian Music: A Call for Quality and Creativity
Veteran Artist Addresses a Growing Concern Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, known to fans worldwide as 2Baba, has weighed in on what many in the industry are calling a trend of mediocrity among contemporary Nigerian artists. In a recent video broadcast, the Afrobeats icon shared his perspective on why some acts are being tagged as…
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2Baba Calls Out Mediocrity in Nigerian Music: Is Wack the New Normal?
2Baba Speaks: A Call for Quality Over Quick Fame Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has reignited a conversation that many industry insiders have long wanted to address: the creeping mediocrity in Nigeria’s music scene and the growing culture of labeling artists as “wack.” In a recent video broadcast, the Afrobeats icon…
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Activist Group Claims Massive Scrape of Spotify Music Catalog
Overview of the Claim An online activist collective known as Anna’s Archive has publicly asserted that they copied a substantial portion of Spotify’s music metadata and plan to make it available online. The disclosure, reported by industry outlets Billboard and Gizmodo, has sparked debate about the legality, ethics, and potential consequences for artists, labels, and…
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Sarkodie Credits Obrafour Collaboration for His Industry Stamp
Overview: A defining moment in Ghanaian rap Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie recently opened up about a milestone that helped shape his career: a high-profile collaboration with the legendary Obrafour. In conversations with Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Daybreak Hi, Sarkodie described the partnership as a defining moment that provided him with a coveted stamp of…
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Sarkodie: Obrafour Collaboration Gave Me My Industry Stamp
How a defining collaboration shaped a star Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has long been hailed as one of Africa’s finest lyricists. In a recent interview on Daybreak Hitz, he opened up about a moment that he says redefined his career: his collaboration with Obrafour, the legendary rapper revered for his storytelling and impact on Ghanaian rap.…
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Raising a Voice for African Talent on Global Stages
Introduction: A Global Stage for African Talent Talent shows have long been a powerful engine for discovering voices, dance moves, and performances that captivate audiences around the world. When platforms owned by major media groups look beyond their borders, they open doors for diverse artists, including those from Africa. This article examines how international formats—shaped…
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Scar Mkadinali Opens Up on Marriage Breakup: ‘Ulijua Napenda Madem’
Scar Mkadinali Talks About the End of His Marriage In a candid reveal about his personal life, Scar Mkadinali has opened up about his marriage and the reasons he believes led to its collapse. The Kenyan musician, known for his lyrical storytelling and energetic performances, described a difficult period that eventually saw him stepping away…