OSUN: BUHARI DOES IT AGAIN

Let me start with some clarifications. I’m from Osun State, and my homestead is Ipetumodu, in Ife North Local Government Area. And I am not Osun in Diaspora. I was born in Osogbo, capital of the State, when my father was Principal of St Charles Grammar School in the 1960s.

When he retired home, after moving from Osogbo to Notre Dame College, Usi-Ekiti, I continued my education, primary and secondary, in our hometown. For tertiary, I went to the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. So, I’m a homeboy. Osun ni mi tokan tokan (I’m a thoroughbred Osun man).

I’m also a Buharist, a firm believer in the ideals of that honest man, the Mai Gaskiya from Daura, in Katsina State, though I am not a registered member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It was, therefore, laughable for some people to try and rope me into Osun State politics, as the gubernatorial election held last Saturday. First, they came up with the news that Femi Adesina had lost his ward to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Which Femi Adesina. Me? Or another one? Do you lose what you don’t participate in?

Out of curiosity, I checked. The APC had, indeed, won my ward, in the Post Office area of Ipetumodu by 176 to PDP’s 130 votes. But it didn’t matter. It just shows how heinous and petty some people can be.

Again, this post later began to circulate on WhatsApp and other social media platforms: “The former Interim National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande, is from Osun State.

“The current National Secretary of APC, Sen Iyiola Omisore, is from Osun State.

“Bola Tinubu is from Osun State.

“Femi Fani-Kayode is from Osun State.

“Femi Adesina is from Osun State.

“The Deputy National Chairman of APC is from Osun State.

“The current Governor of Osun State is Tinubu’s cousin.

“These are the structures APC have in Osun State and they still lost the election.

“APC should expect more Wahala 2023. Indeed, people’s voice and votes do count.”

Yes, I agree that people’s voice and votes do count, and we will talk more about that, courtesy President Muhammadu Buhari.

My position is this. I work for an APC government, and it is my preferred party. But member? Not so. I have always rooted for good APC candidates and I would have loved if Governor Gboyega Oyetola had won in Osun last weekend. I’d known him since he was Chief of Staff to the former Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. They were both at the reception held for me in my town by the then Kabiyesi, when I was appointed media adviser to the President in 2015. Gov Oyetola had been focused, sure-footed.

But I’d also known Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, since he was a Senator. He had even paid me a brotherly visit at the Presidential Villa in 2017. So, I was a stakeholder in the Osun election in many ways, but it would be fickle for anybody to call me a part of the APC structure in the State. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Yes, APC is my preferred party, but I’m not a member, and won’t likely be, with my eyes set on farming and media work after leaving government service.

Without prejudice to whatever decision Gov Oyetola and the party would eventually take on the outcome, the election has held, and a winner has emerged. I would have preferred that the Governor be re-elected to continue with the steady, unobtrusive job he is doing for the State, but the people have decided otherwise. That was also the position of the President, a fair and just man, if ever there was one.

By Sunday morning when ‘come had come to become,’ the President did not waste time in causing me to issue a statement congratulating Senator Adeleke on his electoral victory. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared him winner, and so it must be.

He had his preference for Osun. I did too, as a political observer. But once the race was run and won, the President congratulated the winner. Fair and just thing to do. He said the will of the people must matter in a democracy, and that the will must always be respected. Is that not a radical departure from the past, particularly under PDP, in which all elections in States must be won willy-nilly by the party at the center?

I remember what happened in Ondo State. Olusegun Mimiko had wanted the ticket of the PDP to serve as Governor. He was wangled out. So he went to Labour Party, and won the election. But while the results were being announced, the then government at the center caused another candidate to be announced as the winner. When the people trooped out in protest, an order was given that they be gunned down. When Mimiko heard of it, he appealed to his supporters to stay calm, and went to court instead. It took almost three years, but he eventually regained the purloined mandate.

How many PDP Governors were eventually kicked out of office by the courts, simply because the party won the positions by artifice and sleight of hands? But count Buhari out of such. Even the Osun Governor-elect has this to say:

“When I saw the congratulatory message from the President, I said this is great for our country and democracy is at play here and I’m sure after I received my Certificate of Return from INEC, I would plan to visit him and thank him for the message because most of the times, the opposition don’t congratulate the winners. Maybe the President is trying to leave a legacy and the Electoral Act that he signed into law. I have to give the President the credit because if he didn’t sign the Electoral Act, there would be room for rigging because they did it in 2018. But this election is great because everything is coming out as expected.”

This election is great, because everything is coming out as expected. And thanks to President Buhari. Whereas, one election was always worse than the previous one in the past, with the do-or-die attitude of PDP, Buhari came with a new attitude since 2015. How many elections has APC lost? Many. If Federal might had been deployed, as it used to be, those elections would have been ‘won’ by force.

In fact, it has become very difficult to rig elections in Nigeria of today. And that is perhaps why vote buying is now so commonplace. But to just snatch and stuff ballot boxes? To alter winner on result sheets? Difficult, almost impossible. And it flows from President Buhari’s resolve. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, can now beat his chest and say that the 2023 general elections would be the nation’s best. Yes, when you have a President like the one we have, you can go all out for fairness, probity, transparency, and you would be backed to the hilt.

President Buhari had always said if bequeathing free and fair polls to the country was the only thing he would succeed in doing (and he has succeeded in many other fronts), then he would do so. We see it happening, and our hearts are gladdened.

When the man from Daura finishes, and goes to take his deserved retirement, those who are fair minded would always remember him as the man who made a difference on many fronts, particularly in the area of free and fair elections. We will never forget him.

*Adesina is Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity

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Dotun is another housemate unveiled during the second batch of the Level Up Edition of the Big Brother Naija season 7 Reality TV show.

Dotun BBNaija Biography

Real Name: Dotun Oloniyo

Stage Name: Dotun BBNaija

Date Of Birth: Not yet available

Age: Not yet available

Profession: Entrepreneur

Nationality: Nigeria

State Of Origin: Ekiti State

Estimated Net Worth: Not yet available

More Details about Dotun BBNaija

He is from Ekiti State, and he enjoys singing, working out, and going on dates. He wants to compete and win.

He’s bringing entertainment and energy. Dotun ran around his street when he heard he got into the show.

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Last Updated on Jul 26, 2022 | 02:56 by Tommy

Mavin wordsmith, Ladipoe releases another potential hit single titled “Yoruba” with assist from emPawa golden boy, Joeboy, produced by Ozedikus. Listen!!!

“Yoruba Samurai” by Ladipoe featuring Joeboy…. With his two 2020 singles still buzzing and enjoying massive streams with airplays Ladipoe returns with a brand new jam. This time around he teamed up with fast rising African pop star, Joeboy to deliver this and record another Hit!

So far, so good Ladipoe has been enjoy 2020 with his first and second release; ‘Know You’ and ‘Lemme Know’ respectively. KNOW YOU featuring Simi is a song that talks about two opposite sex friends who wants to be more than just a friend. They both feel something special for each other but tend to restrict their emotions because they tends to still be strangers who know little about themselves. Yet Love still find its way around. This song grew on everyone and turn most music lovers favourite. Within a short period of time the audio received massive streams. During the Total lockdown earlier this year many where vibing to the record, ranking high on digital stores charts and been number one song on the Tik Tok App. LEMME KNOW Remix on the other hand featured Teni Makanaki (Sugar Mummy of Lagos), the record sees both act giving us cool hip-pop (Rap and Pop) vibes.

Riding on the success of both singles Ladipoe follows up with this new single “Yoruba Samurai“. The record is a perfect blend of Rap and catchy R’n’B pop delivered by Joeboy. On it Poe raps about going to War for his lady and making her his priority. Shares what makes A Man A Yourba Samurai and not a demon, saying A Yoru?ba? Samurai believes in emotional intelligence, has just one chick by his side and stays Loyal.

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Last Updated on Jul 27, 2022 | 23:58 by Tommy

Nigerian artiste XLIM JAY, The front runner of Smart Mind Entertainment releases the official music video to his hit single title “Marathorn” which features amazing singer JAYWILLZ whom added his magical spicy on the smash hit.

This sound from the music stellar XLIM JAY is a lovely tune that will surely top on your playlist and get ready to get glue to your screen with this crispy new visual that was shot in Lagos, Nigeria by Don Dube.

The Marathorn music that was released few weeks ago, was produced by Xtofa and is out on all digital platforms, made available via Smart Mind Entertainment South Africa.

XLIM JAY whom has been working relentlessly in the studio on different projects has promised his fans steady music and visuals as he stated in recents interview that consistency is one of his major habit that always bud him into been successful as an individual and also as an artiste.

Download and Listen to ‘Marathon‘…. Stream HERE

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“Take It On” by Omah Lay, a naturally gifted Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer who is making waves in the industry in the latest collaboration with Sprite.

Support is available from Sprite Limelight to exceptional musicians who wish to experiment with new ways of making music.

Furthermore, “Take It On” is the follow-up to his recently published debut effort, “Boy Alone EP.”

Adding this song to your playlist will ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of it.

Let your friends know how much you like the music by downloading and sharing it with them below.

Please have a listen and leave your comments below!

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Ekene, a rapidly growing musical act, and singer have released a new fascinating song titled “I No Fit Do Transfer.”

However, his new song “I No Fit Do Transfer,” which follows the release of “Vibe Killer Bloody Samaritan (Ogene Cover),” is very crisp and lovely.

Listen to this excellent song and then share your thoughts in the comments section below:

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Iyanya Brings The Baddest, Davido and Vado D’Greatest, Kizz Daniel For A New Anthem Titled, LIKE.

TripleM-G presents a new Iyanya single titled “Like” featuring two great Afrobeats stars, Kizz Daniel and Davido. This new song serves as a follow to the Kukere master last release, CALL (featuring Ayra Starr).

Nigerian singer and songwriter Iyanya rose to prominence in 2008 when he was crowned winner of the talent competition Project Fame West Africa during the show’s first season. Known for his mix of slick R&B and bright Afro-pop, he went on to co-found the Made Men Music Group label, and he released several albums, landing a hit single with 2013’s “Kukere.” After 2015’s Applaudise LP, Iyanya left Made Men and spent the remainder of the decade focusing on releasing singles, including the hits “Biko”, “No Drama,”and “Up 2 Sumting.” The Peruzzi collaboration “Ijeoma.” He began the next decade with the song “Fever.”

Iyanya announced his return to TripleM G 7years later, and Today July, 15, 2022, He is here with LIKE featuring Davido and Kizz Daniel.

Quotable Lyrics

‘If you like show me what you really feel inside’

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Last Updated on Aug 13, 2022 | 21:34 by Tyler

It was all a DREAM; Afrobeats officially started in 1999 and has grown into a 21st-century genre on the Billboard charts, Hip-hop charts, and radio lineups all over the world. A lot had happened for the movement to have come this far, it’s the force of the African spirit calling from the sprout of a legendary king; Fela Kuti. The legend pioneered a sound that has birthed another generation of urban creators; who are commanding respect for the art they make. The pieces are still getting put in place and the players are writing the story with the words that they paint; these beautiful records we hear every day. It’s been a long walk to fame and right now, the spotlight is on Afrobeats.

The coordinating line between all African sounds is knitted in culture, spirituality, and lifestyle. At the core, we can trace the root of a lot of western music back to Africa, because percussion is the mother of sounds, it’s rare, not to find percussion in music everywhere, and This is because “Percussions” are the most basic sound bytes in a song, and the most basic instruments can make that sound, whether you are drumming on a kitchen table or knocking on a door, or tapping your foot on the floor, etc, percussion is the line that gives African music that earthy sound of the motherland.

The world could not find a common base to place all the many sounds coming from all over Africa, so they imported African Music but didn’t see it fit to find a spotlight for African artists on prestigious platforms like the Grammy, Take, for example, Nigeria has a lot of mainstream sounds, Sounds like Fuji, Juju, High-Life, Apala, etc. Just to name a few.

The diversity made it difficult for the continent to break down some doors in the international music market. Africans who had Grammys or other prestigious awards were signed abroad, people like Sade Adu, Seal, Lighthouse, etc were Europeans, and when Africans were later recognized on these platforms, there wasn’t a direct relationship between the songs, the nominees, or the country they come from, so when the Grammy started honoring African artiste with the award, they had all African artiste under one category. This wasn’t right because the different countries did a different kind of music and they have different styles, and sounds too. It wasn’t until recently that the problem got fixed and the genre “Afrobeats” was introduced to the world.

The fastest growing genre in the world right now is Afrobeats; a new sound from Nigeria that has become an umbrella under which other sub-genres are categorized, influencing the world all over. Ladies & gentlemen, I will like to welcome you to the backstory of Africa’s number one genre right now “Afrobeats!”

Let me make this clear; Afrobeat is not the same as Afrobeats; although Afrobeat is the parent of Afrobeats, the former (a combination of African Music, Funk, and Jazz) was created and is peculiar to Fela. On the other hand, Afrobeats (a combination of Afrobeat, African Music, Hip-hop, Jazz, and Pop) is a wide range of different sub-genres fused into a general genre.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the Father of Afrobeat and his influence is very significant to the genre, because of what he represents. Fela represents freedom, prosperity, Africanism, and power to the black man. It is this foundation that Afrobeats sound thrives on until this day.

The ground base for classifying a song as Afrobeats is the uniformity of its sound. Afrobeats corporates a heavy African percussion that has a deep spiritual relationship with every Afro song. As the music got better, and as years went by, the curves of the different sub-genres, which went as far as Afro-highlife in Ghana became smaller at the top. The sound kept blending in and migrating and a lot of artists fell out circa 2010 when Wizkid became a household name. The curve became even smaller and the sound became more unified, and now, with Burna Boy winning a Grammy, it has gone global.

The turn of a century changed the world, at the start of the new millennium in 1999 when a new set of artists emerged in Nigeria. These guys began using American hip-hop instruments to create ingenious sounds, and mind you at this time, other Nigerian genres such as Fuji and Highlife were blowing up rapidly as this new revolution began.

Trybes-men, Plantashun Boiz, The Remedies, Idris Adulkareem, Labaja, and some others started interpreting indigenous sounds and lyrics into hip-hop beats. This gave rise to a new kind of sound that was embraced by Nigerians and other African countries. The opportunity gave other artists a chance to experiment with their indigenous sound in hip-hop and it worked. The concept of using other hip-hop beats was outgrown by producers making their sounds, which brought about the likes of OGB Jezreel, Don Jazzy, and to mention a few. They kept perfecting their sounds and it kept growing.

There was another group of artists in the UK at that time with the likes of JJC and Weird MC and a lot of other guys, who came into the game.

The First Generation Of The AfroBeats Class

The first part of Afrobeats was from around 1996 to 1999, with the likes of Shina Peter rapping on the “Experience” album and Junior Pretty, making records about women they loved. This kept rising until 1999 when Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo became Nigeria’s Big boys with indigenous swag and sound. Then, in the 2000s, there was the rise of Eldee and the Trybesmen; Plantashun Boiz, Remedy, Ruggedman, Mode 9, Azadus, Jazzman, Marvellous Benji, Cush, Danfo Driver, and many more took over the game.

Second Generation Of The Afrobeats Class

As time progressed on, there was a shift, and the second part began with 2face, D’banj, Weird MC, P-square, 9ice, Timaya, Styl-Plus, African China; Wande Coal; Banky W; JJC and so much more.

2face was and is very instrumental to the rise of the genre and as a pioneer of Afrobeats and one of the biggest to do it, it was he who brought limelight to the genre more. His rise and partnership with Kennis Music brought Nigeria to the world, and that opened the door for more artists to come into the game, giving the rolling drum to the likes of Styl-Plus doing Afro-R&B, D’Banj doing Afro-Pop, Ruggedman doing Afro-Rap, Danfo Drivers doing dancehall, Mode9 doing Rap, P-square doing Afro-Pop and so on. It was a melting pot of these different artists and sounds.

And also, this era brought in big record labels, and the video became more colorful and better. The sound also became better, as new producers like Don Jazzy, Sarz, ID Cabasa, Masterkraft, Cobhams, and many more joined in.

Music producers are theatre architects of the music, they design and shape the skeleton of the songs, they direct the artiste when needed, and they are the backbone of any genre that is, as a fact, it was, the rise of producers in Nigeria that led to the explosion of the “Afrobeats” genre.

Nigerian artists use to get Hip-hop instrumentals from Dj’s back in the early rise of Afrobeats, they will rhyme on American-Hop & Rap songs instrumentals; using the indigenous language but not too long after a new group of producers sprung up to change the game, they experimented with different styles and sounds. The Afrobeat sound has been growing progressively ever since; and now that it’s getting recognition.

The possibility of making the product better and more diverse is viable at this pace. And artists are stepping up the challenge by working with other artists outside Africa which has influenced the sound lately. Artists like Burna Boy sampled Toni Braxton on his latest single “Last, Last” (off the “Love, Damini” album) and which is doing incredibly good; Chopstix who is the producer of the song; is a new generation producer who is making a change alongside some other dope producers (Kel P, Type A, London, Pheelz, etc).

In the early 2000s, OJB Jezreel (rest in peace) was the key producer that brought Afrobeats sound, a step further, He was the guy who merged hip-hop and the other Nigerian sounds into a blend, making it a more profound and identifiable product for the market. OJB Jezreel worked on 2Face’s first album (Face2Face) and there are probably no mainstream artists from that era who weren’t on his beat.

If OJB didn’t pass away, he would be Nigeria Dr. Dre now. His influence was picked up by Don Jazzy, Don Jazzy was a member of the UK JJC and 419 squads, alongside D’banj. He came with that London musical mind and added his touch to the music, which changed the paradigm and there was a shift, this brought more other producers into full force. Sarz on the beat also took the bar higher, as well as others such as ID Cabasa, TeeY Mix, Jesse Jagz, Terry G, Masterkraft, etc. The sound had grown faster than the music, it was the sound that brought a direction to what we have here today.

Nothing more than the trend can make a Nigerian artiste peak on radio charts, but there were some other fearless acts, who went on adding a new and different type of rhythm to the sound. Acts like Asa, Dare Art Alade, Brymo, Timaya, and Timi Dakolo, brought contemporary modern texture into the composition of their records, and all this helped to shape the very sound we hear today.

Much hasn’t been said about Ghana, as their contemporary sound of Afro and Highlife made cross travel into Nigeria Afrobeats and dancehall. The marriage between the two genres, had a tremendous impact on the Afrobeats genre today. Artists like Tony Tetula, VIP, 2face, R2bees, Wizkid, and Shatta Wale have collaborated or have collaborated with other artists from that region.

The present blend of “Amapiano” into the Afrobeats genre brought more exposure to the sounds and this is bringing Africans all over the world together because the music category gives more meaning to the songs.

The Third Generation Of The Afrobeats Class

The third part started in 2009 when M.I revolutionized the game with his Mr. Incredible album. This album is vital because it was the album that showed up in a time when quality was what the music genre needed to transcend into a higher realm, and the next year (after M.I album) in 2010, Wizkid, who was also on the album came out under Banky W mentorship and changed the trajectory of the sound and ever since then, the true state and beauty of the Afrobeats sound became more viable and acceptable to the world.

On the list of the third class, we have contemporary artists like M I, Asa, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Olamide, Burna Boy, Davido, Brymo, Patoranking, Tiwa Savage; and more.. who are not only popular but very important to the development of the Afrobeats genre. Many of the artists on this list are still very much active today and are doing such tremendous work in the Afrobeats genre. Burna Boy, Asa, Wizkid, and Davido to mention a few are changing the culture of the genre and adding their spices and touches to music everywhere on earth right now.

Burna Boy shut down the 02 Arena in London and Madison Garden in New York sometime this year (2022). So did Wizkid and Davido (they both had sold-out shows in London). These artistes are headlining festivals, appearing on international televisions and platforms, and getting their flowers and recognition for their work.

BURNA BOY is on top of the echelons at this moment, and the likes of Wizkid and Davido, who are not only competitors but following in similar steps are getting more international followings and fans. The trajectory of the game is heading up higher, even better than it has ever been in the last decade.

This class broke the market and brought more foreign presence (by working with other artists outside Nigeria and Africa). This became a pedestal; that many are still pushing towards the massive acceptance of the genre all over the world. One can’t deny the doors these artists have opened in recent times, and this has helped to usher in a new generation of new talents and sub-genres in Africa and the world.

Future Generations Of Afrobeats Class

Many of the older generations are still making good music and very much passing the touch to a new set of emerging acts. But there is much more for Afrobeats in the future as new sounds like the “Amapaino” is being added to the genre; and new artists like Buju, Rema, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Bella Shmurda, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, Zinoleezky, Ruger, Zlatan, and the rest are now making waves, even taking the bar higher.

Afrobeats is now a movement. UK Radios; US Radios, all over the world, play Afrobeats all day, making it a movement in many places. It’s quite a norm to find a white man or woman riding a train in London or London listening to the latest Afrobeats song. It’s a transcending phenomenon; slowly taking over.

It’s a movement of a cultural state of mind that makes African and Africans, and the line that holds this together is the fact that Africans are proud people who like to have fun, and being the most urban, African genre has afro rhythm these days, thus the reason most sounds from Africa go by Afrobeats nowadays.

The culture of Afrobeats is about fun, dance, and African lifestyle; all embodied in the African Heritage. The spiritual theme of Conga; Timbrels; Tom Tom; Drums; and percussion instruments are symbolism and medium for communicating emotions; spoken words and information. Africans like to dance, it’s easier to see Africans dancing than a kiss in public. the share of energy between our body and the world around us is as old as man; Africans are still running with the conduct of rhythm and life.

To understand Afrobeats, you have to understand the connection between the black man and the oldest form of art; music. Music to the African man is personal; he has to identify with his sound because it tells a story of his past and ancestry, and opens his heart to demanding attention for his taste in music and style. when you get to understand that Afrobeats is composed of the different tiers that influence the people and culture(that’s the social; spiritual and cultural state of the people). The music is a true representation of the people.

Praise Singing is an art in Africa Music and culture because it’s the way musicians in early African history are employed. You are hired to sing the praises of people and shout them out on the streets or at parties for a fee. This art of singing praise is one of the components of Afrobeats.

Dancing is another component of Afrobeats, it’s embedded in the culture’s spiritual and social life of the people. The concept of the Afrobeats sound is deep and euphoric, creating a commission of Jazz; Funk; African Music; Hip-hop, and fusion.

This climb has been through a lot of steady growth, and the wave of talents in Nigeria and other parts of the world is ridiculous, The melody, the rhythm, the synergy and energy of the production, and the quality of sound, fused in a blend of African music and diaspora elements, make Afrobeats a necessary force in the international music market. Milestones are being set every day; as Afrobeats artists are inking international deals; living luxurious lifestyles; touring the world, and making chart-popping music. It’s a bigger picture for the future as the world becomes more global and technology rises high with the craze of social media; there is a window that somewhere along the line; the genre might be number one in the whole wide world!!

Where Afrobeats Is Today

The business of music is getting bigger by the day, and more and more people from other parts of the world are accepting the genre. Burna Boy’s Grammy win is a big part of the progress made, and with such a huge impact, and much more creativity, Afrobeats will soon become as big as Hip-hop, but it will take a lot of effort, for it will take only artistes who can bring depth into the music to create a glorious and flourishing pathway. A pathway of authenticity; creativity; art and lifestyle, the exceptional traits of Africans have to be portrayed in a more applicable way so other cultures and races can understand and relate to them.

Afrobeats is exported outside the shores of Africa and recently is bringing investors to these countries. Record labels like Sony, Def Jam, Atlantic, Warner, and Roc Nations are coming to scout for artistes in Africa. This has opened more doors for music artists on the continent.

Technology and Infrastructure used to be a challenge for the music business in Africa but in recent years, the growth of the Afrobeats genre has helped the rapid growth of these areas. Artists now have world-class videos, world-class audio wear, and the stage performances are always entertaining, the venues are getting better, the fans are getting bigger, the music is making waves, radios and televisions across the world, air Afrobeats 24/7 alongside other contemporary songs.

Although there is a lot more needed to make the performance and shows great, as the technology and fracture need to be upgraded. Because the artists are taking their shows to The United States, Asai and the United Kingdom for lack of capacity and facilities. Burna Boy sold out Madison Square stadium in New York and all that revenue was made by the American Government, someday it will be great for shows as big as that to be held in Africa (Nigeria to be precise).

Afrobeats is mostly sung in an African dialect, English, and chants. Its underlying rhythmic pulse is spiritual and as the music flows, you want to flow with it, making a lot of people dance and sing along with every line in a song. And Afrobeats is getting more popular and better by the day, the music is enjoyed everywhere and has probably come to stay.

Written by Olalekan Remilekun

Olalekan Remilekun has been studying HipHop for over 20 years; and building his brand as an entrepreneur, Rapper, Blogger and Writer, you can follow him on twitter and other social media platform.
Twitter: ElJudah88

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Nigerian-born musician Laycon breaks out into the mainstream with a smashing new single called “God Body V2.”

In addition, “God Body V2” features the skills of seasoned Nigerian rapper A-Q.

We can all agree that this song is a masterpiece, the pinnacle of musical achievement.

The tune is so memorable that the song has become an instant classic. You should add this as a countermeasure to whatever else is on your playlist right now.

Get the tune for free and spread the word to your friends about how great it is.

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A really interesting video has emerged online showing a police van covered with muddy water.

The police van is seen almost submerged in water after flood swept over some parts of Sango area in Ogun state.

The video, which has gone viral, showed water inside the trunk of the van and the water level as high as the window of the van.

Residents of the area could be heard trolling the police officers who were reportedly inside the van. The residents asked the officers to shoot into the air and "attack God" for causing the flood.

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Last Updated on Sep 4, 2022 | 02:54 by Tommy

Here is the Remix to the hit single “Zoom” from Cheque featuring Wale and Davido, Produced by Andry.

Phyno’s protege Cheque teams up with American rapper, Wale and Nigerian/American singer Davido to deliver Zoom Remix. No one saw this Hot Remix coming, the fast rising newcomer gave us a Bombshell.

Born Akanbi Bamidele Brett, Cheque was known as ‘Kyle B’ until his signing to Penthauze Records in February 2019 where he has contributed to hits like ‘Nyem Space,’ as well as his acclaimed solo debut tracks on the label – “Jeka Soro”, “Pain Away” and “Abundance”. Cheque is a super talented Nigerian singer, rapper and Chemical Engineering graduate that hails from Ondo State, Nigeria with music influences evidently from diverse genres of both local and international artists. He kicked start 2020 with his first single – ‘SATISFIED‘, a syrupy and hit potential record released via Penthauze Records imprint. Produced by Masterkraft, the single ‘Satisfied’ sees Cheque in his glorious form as a versatile musician. He waxes lyrical about deserving satisfaction from the opposite gender, using his smooth delivery and catchy flow to great effect.

Superboy Cheque broke out with the song ZOOM which is off his Razor EP released earlier this year. On it the newcomer explore Afropop and Rap style with melodic flow. The Andry-produced song talks about moving away from bad energy, draining vibes, fake love (Hates) and rolling with the congratulating teams. GET The Original AUDIO

Davido and rapper Wale brought their A-List game to the Remix of this Hit song, shares what they allergic to and the good vibe they want around. OBO came with some extra flame, shows he is versatile and pulls a Meek Mill/Jay Z on the track.

Listen, Enjoy and share your thoughts about this ‘Zoom (Remix)’.

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Chikune, a Namibian Urban, Afropop, award-winning performer, recorded the original version of “Pieces,” which was included on her most recent album, “Her.”

Mbosso, known as “The African Voice,” is a Tanzanian superstar, and he appears in this REMIX.

Chikune gives Mbosso’s listeners a new musical experience with this uplifting song about pain and perseverance.

It’s impossible to ignore the song’s grandiosity; its tempo and lyrics will stun you as an example of how music should be made.

We can’t stress enough how important it is that you add this song to your playlist.

It’s a great way to impress your friends with your superior taste in music if you get it from this site.

Take a listen and then write down your reactions!

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Tanasha Donna, a Kenyan fashion model, singer, and businesswoman have released a new single, “La Vie,” available on all streaming platforms.

The talents of Mbosso were utilized in the creation of this song, which was a collaborative effort between the artist and Mbosso.

Songwriter/performer Tanasha Donna, whose new single is featured here, does a fantastic job of coordinating the song’s many rhythms and lyrics.

This is fantastic music, and we’d really appreciate it if you’d add it to your playlist right away.

You can purchase the music here and then go around praising it.

Listen and let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Visit Maasai Mara for the Wildebeest Migration In Kenya.

A great culmination of wildlife behavior happens each year in East Africa, during the Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya. Also known as the Gnu Migration, Serengeti Migration, and Maasai Mara Migration, this event is one of the last great mass movements of wildlife in the world. This process has happened for millions of years, so it’s about time you travel to witness it yourself.

The migration is as great of a spectacle as it is a paradox – while the timing is essential, we have no way of knowing when the herds will cross the river. Though we know rainfall catalyzes their movements, we don’t know when it will come. It’s difficult to predict the movement of animals when they are unsure of it themselves.

Travelers spend hours researching the timing of their visit, so they get the best viewing experience possible for this miraculous event. It takes a lot of work to put such a spectacular visit into motion, so we are here to help you enhance your safari trip to Kenya’s wilderness and learn more about the nature of the Wildebeest Migration.

Location

Because of the river crossings, Maasai Mara is the most popular place to witness migration. Maasai Mara is located in Southwestern Kenya, along the border of Tanzania. The region consists of two rivers and many grassy plains and hills.

Though some confuse the viewing of the Migration in Maasai Mara as the only time of migration, the wildebeests migrate throughout the entire year, moving continually with a herd. They move to find resources, most commonly, water and pasture for grazing. They constantly chase survival and fight the harsh conditions of migration.

 The Wildebeests migrate in the “Serengeti ecosystem,” a 40,000 square mile area marked by Maasai Mara to the north and Tanzania’s Serengeti to the south, then circling in a clockwise direction.

Timing Your Trip and Weather Conditions

Seeing the migration in Maasai Mara is best from July to October, though it goes all year. You will witness more interactions between predators and prey and game viewing is at its peak. By August, the herds have crossed the Mara River and now charge through the northern region of Maasai Mara, and some remain in the Northern Serengeti.

The crossing of the Mara River is a challenging aspect of the migration – when the water levels are high, predators seek prey, and currents are active, many animals lose their lives. However, even during seasons where the currents are mild, predators lurk in and around the water.

By September or October, the migration starts to slow down as the migration goes East. Over a million wildebeests, in addition to thousands of zebras, elands, and gazelles move constantly while seeking pasture and water. When they cannot locate the resources they need in one area, they move again, seeking plentiful food sources, grasses, and water.

Due to the incomprehensible sizes of the herds, the Great Wildebeest Migration is a standout event where attendance is widely desired. The path of the animals and their methods for locating resources still maintains a mystery. Though, researchers develop understandings of how they behave as time goes on.

Many theorize that the path of migration correlates with weather patterns, with animals seeking the rainfall and following where the wet seasons occur. Due to the unpredictability of weather, the migration path appears more random than people would expect. Climate change has affected our ability to predict rainfall, as Tanzania and Kenya grow dryer and less predictable.

It may be hard to understand why the herds remain in one area for the time they do. All one can do is look at the patterns of previous years through historical data.

Viewing the Migration

As mentioned, the most popular tourist event during the migration is when the herds cross the Mara River. This typically occurs between July and August, then once again when the herd goes south in October and November.  These months are the best time to view the migration in Maasai Mara.

Any migration viewing is a sight to be seen but the added element of the river crossing is a riveting and spectacular vision. You will be in awe. It is the subject of many documentaries, but nothing is like seeing the spectacle in real life.

Clusters of wildebeests gather around the river. Many visitors say they can sense the anticipation and hesitation to cross. They gather the courage to finally leave the edge of the river and run on the savannah. Your best option is to choose a mobile safari camp that moves along with the migration.

This accommodation ensures that you will bear witness to the movement. For a more exclusive experience, try a private conservancy rather than the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

When the day arrives, the crowds wait in silence. The wildebeests stand above the river, vying for a position that gives them a safe path along the water and opposite bank. They timidly watch the water for crocodiles with their eyes wide and their breath slow.

Visitors may wait hours and talk to their tour group and guide before anything happens. But finally, sometimes with no apparent catalyst, the animals rush the water with thousands of other animals trailing behind them. There are wildebeests, zebras, elands, and gazelles, all trying to survive.

The excitement of the viewing becomes anxiety when you notice crocodiles moving closer to the wildebeests. However, they are far from the only threat, considering the strength of the tides. The river often ends more animal lives than the predators do. It is difficult to watch the calves who are too tired to survive the bulk of the migration.

Despite the chaos, you watch the courageous animals reach the other bank one at a time, feeling a sense of joy and relief for the victors. Some fall victim to the predators that wait for an easy kill on the upper bank. Leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and lions lurk for prey. For the animals that survive, reaching the greater plains of Maasai Mara, life gets easier for a while.

The water and pasture supply fade after a short while, and the herd must continue its journey, crossing the Mara River once again. The rains spread to other areas of the ecosystem, and animals continue their journey to find food and resources in the north and the east Serengeti between October and November.

Planning the Logistics of Your Trip

If you want to learn about the many facets of migration, resources like African Meccas and Natural World Safaris help you locate lodging and strategic camps in Maasai Mara and Serengeti, getting the highest quality African plains tour experience.

Logistically speaking, we recommend you plan your trip at least a year in advance to ensure you get your preferred accommodations. The lodges and camps in Kenya and Tanzania are small and fill up quickly.

You must plan your timing accordingly. The migration is fluid and unpredictable, so you must know when to go on a safari to meet your expectations. Depending on what you want to witness, you should choose and arrange your trip methodically. Certain months have more activity than others.

Considering the movement of the animals, the time you visit could mean traveling to a different region, or even country. Try avoiding the crowds when you can for a more unique experience. The Maasai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park get overloaded with visitors during the peak safari season.

Private conservancies are a wonderful option and offer some degree of exclusivity, accommodations, and impressive game viewing in private areas. They do not permit these activities for everyone. If you choose a conservancy, you open yourself up to night drives, bush walks, and off-road game viewing.

Make sure to diversity your Game Viewing. A Wildebeest Migration experience can get unpleasant due to the business, noise, and smells. We recommend that you find lodging or camping located far from the herds.

When you are on an involved vacation, it is important to arrange some tranquility and diverse activity. With such an intense vacation, balancing activity will only enhance your experience.

Final Notes

All in all, this event is incomparable. Those who witness the Wildebeest Migration say there is nothing on Earth like it, truly mesmerized by the vision. Watching this act of survival each year reminds viewers that parts of our world remain untouched, even amidst global disruptions. No matter what happens, the wildebeests will migrate once again, crossing the Mara River.

It takes some planning and coordination, but if you get the once in a lifetime chance to visit Maasai Mara and view the most spectacular leg of the migration, it may just change your life.

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