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Mr Eazi Opens Up on Year-Long Music Break

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Nigerian music star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has revealed the reason behind his year-long absence from the music scene. In a post on X, the Afrobeats singer said he deliberately took time off to rest and recharge after years of continuous work. “I’ve been on holiday all year. I started feeling guilty but then I realised I’ve been working since I was 15!! Rest is a blessing! Choplife season!” he wrote. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of one of Africa’s most versatile music entrepreneurs. Beyond his global tours and chart-topping singles, Mr Eazi has built a reputation as the founder of emPawa Africa, a platform dedicated to mentoring and funding emerging African talent. His break comes after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, The Evil Genius (2023), a genre-blending project that paired music with curated African art and personal storytelling. Married to actress and fashion entrepreneur Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, Mr Eazi continues to balance personal life with business ventures and philanthropy, even as fans eagerly await his return to the studio.

Bonsue Fuji King, Adewale Ayuba, Celebrates 60th Birthday

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

Foremost music act and Bonsue Fuji King, Dr. Adewale Ayuba, popularly known as Mr. Johnson, on Tuesday celebrated his 60th birthday. Ayuba, a native of Ikenne Remo in Ogun State took to his Instagram field to appreciate God, celebrate the new age and also thank his fans for their unalloyed support in the past years. His words; “I give thanks to God for the journey so far. from Ikenne to the world, it’s been 60 years of grace, music, and purpose. “I’m grateful for the love, the fans, the stage, the memories, and the legacy still unfolding. “Thank you for walking this path with me. This new chapter begins with gratitude, joy, and renewed passion. “Happy 60th birthday to me.” Ayuba took the music world by storm in the late 80s with a Fuji music album titled; Bubble which gained such widespread success, topping music charts for six consecutive months and winning multiple awards at the Nigerian Music Awards (NMA).

Wizkid drops new single “Piece of My Heart”

Fola Badmus11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released his much anticipated single “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the soul-stirring track released on Friday is the lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming album ‘Morayo’, which is set to drop on November 22. The Ojuelegba crooner had earlier announced the release of the single on his Instagram page before dropping it for curious fans. “Piece of My Heart”, a scintillating collaboration, showcases the perfect blend of Wizkid’s Afrobeats sound with Brent Faiyaz’s R&B flair. The track, produced by P2J and Dpat, features smooth and heartfelt lyrics that convey unshakable love, passion, and devotion. Faiyaz delivers an emotional chorus, “Nothing can tear us apart, you’ve got a piece of my heart,” while Wizkid’s compelling vocal style adds depth to the emotional message. Wizkid, who has not released a song for some time, has only been featured in a couple of collaborations this year. These include “MMS” with Asake on his third album “Lungu Boy” and “Work Me Out” with Shenseea on her sophomore album, “Never Gets Late Here.” However, the “Piece of My Heart” collabo is already generating buzz among music lovers, especially among Wizkid fans, as it sets the tone for what is to come from the album “Morayo.”(NAN)

Davido drops new music video

Fola Badmus12 months ago12 months ago01 mins

Nigerian megastar, David Adeleke aka Davido, on Wednesday released the official music video of Joy with Angelique Kidjo. The musician made the announcement on his official X handle. He wrote; “Joy’s music video with @angeliquekidjo is out now!!!” Similarly, Angelique Kidjo, who featured by Davido, also took to her X handle to promote the new music video. “The “JOY” video with @davido directed by master @DammyTwitch is out now!!! “We received so much love for that song that we wanted to celebrate JOY once more with you! “Thank you to all the inspiring people both in front and behind the camera.” The music video release is expected to propel the song to even greater heights.