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Dubai: Tale of a ‘Dangerous’ Beauty 

This Day 03 Dec 2023
In the thinking of many, these and more could be part of the attractions driving some affluent Nigerians towards this ‘paradise on earth’. But it seems that the beautiful city is fast becoming a bad destination spot for many Nigerians, especially ladies who have taken to prostitution as a profession.
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Nigerian rapper Oladips dies, aged 28

NME 15 Nov 2023
Oladips, a Nigerian rapper, has died aged 28 ... Born in Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, Oladips rose to fame by winning a rap competition called “The King Is Here’, in which the winners would feature with acclaimed Nigerian musician D’banj on a song.
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Deep Cuts: Viral Wreckage By Aunty Rayzor

The Quietus 14 Sep 2023
Soon, Nigerian rap artist Aunty Rayzor and Ugandan MC Yallah are dancing in front of the camera ... She demonstrates her power and dexterity whether rapping over raw Nigerian club beats or elegant and expensive sounding instrumentals ... Aunty Rayzor raps in aggressive staccato, matching the snarl of the 808 underneath.
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Hip-hop at 50: MI, Vector, other Nigerian rappers keep lights on

Business Day Online 18 Aug 2023
... a distinctively African sound, the Nigerian rap music scene has evolved immensely.
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G’aza Treads A Fresh And Edgy Lane With Sabi Dem

This Day 15 Jul 2023
He declares confidently in the insanely catchy chorus, “Where the money at? If I switch flow you go sabi dance.” Fueled by his frustration with being underappreciated, “I’m Trying” highlights his rapturous brand of hip-hop with the clever blend of a catchy hip-hop beat and authentic Nigerian street slang.
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Excitement as Second Edition of TomTom ‘Breathe for It’ Summit Holds in Jos

This Day 14 Jun 2023
Rap and Afrobeat’ and was attended by hundreds of young creatives from Plateau and neighbouring states ... “The Nigerian music industry is currently one ... Rap and Afro Beats” was carefully chosen to recognise the giant strides of Nigerian Rap and Afrobeats artistes around the world.”.
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After 'Rapper's Delight,' hip-hop went global – its impact has been massive; so too efforts ...

The Norman Transcript 13 Jun 2023
Within a few years, one could hear the song’s DNA being altered in disparate parts of the world, as in Japanese artists Yellow Magic Orchestra’s 1981 “Rap Phenomena,” Nigerian Dizzy K ... In 1984 in France, “H.I.P.H.O.P.” hosted by DJ Sidney became the first nationally televised weekly show devoted to rap, preceding “Yo! MTV Raps” in the U.S.
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From Bible study to brutal slaying, church connection deepens mystery in N.J. councilwoman’s killing

Lehigh Valley 01 Jun 2023
Around 2016, the church was preparing a program for the visit of its Nigerian leader. “(Bynum) wanted to do a rap for one of the segments,” Adubasim said ... on Feb ... The Nigerian church is headed by Brother Joshua Iginla, who is considered a “prophet,” and whose divorce from his wife, Oluyemisi Iginla, drew tabloid headlines online in Nigeria ... Disclaimer.
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From Bible study to brutal slaying, church connection deepens mystery in councilwoman’s killing

NJ 31 May 2023
Around 2016, the church was preparing a program for the visit of its Nigerian leader. “(Bynum) wanted to do a rap for one of the segments,” Adubasim said ... on Feb ... The Nigerian church is headed by Brother Joshua Iginla, who is considered a “prophet,” and whose divorce from his wife, Oluyemisi Iginla, drew tabloid headlines online in Nigeria ... ....
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Chris Koney’s column: Can contemporary African music escape ‘Afrobeats’?

B & FT Online 20 May 2023
Festival series – , for instance, was founded by SMADE and Obi Asika, two prominent UK-based Nigerian music industry players ... An artist may use a South African amapiano beat, Nigerian Pidgin lyrics and rap in Atlanta trap cadence while doing Ghanaian dance moves all in one song.
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The NBA YoungBoy Conundrum

Stereogum 19 May 2023
He did the cover story for Billboard, was interviewed by the hip-hop podcast Rap Radar ... If YoungBoy’s talent is in the erratically polemical topics of his vinegarish raps, then consider him a Sandler character for the way he can burn hot ... They’re more soft spoken, sometimes Nigerian or Ghanaian, and speak in flatter effects.
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Sidhu Moosewala's Mera Na Finds New Fans In Kili And Neema Paul

News18 18 Apr 2023
Sidhu Moosewala’s latest track Mera Na features his vocals and Nigerian singer Burna Boy’s rap. .
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Kili Paul, sister Neema Paul pay tribute to Sidhu Moosewala by lip-syncing his latest song \u2018Mera Na\u2019

Indian Express 18 Apr 2023
Tanzanian content creators and social media sensations Kili Paul and his sister Neema Paul paid tribute to late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in one of their latest Instagram Reels ... The song features Moosewala\u2019s vocals and rap by Nigerian singer Burna Boy and is produced by Steel Banglez ... \u201cStill Riding History ... Watch the video below ... .
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How two Tanzanian Content Creators Kili Paul and her sister paid tribute to Sidhu Moosewala

The Times of India 18 Apr 2023
Sidhu Moosewala a famous Punjabi singer, who died in May last year ... The sibling duo uploaded their video as one of the Instagram Reels and lip-synced to the song ‘Mera Na’, a song that was released in April this year. The video features Sidhu Moosewala's vocals and rap by the Nigerian singer Burna Boy, which was produced by Steel Banglez ... .
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J. Cole's Dreamville Festival is this weekend. Here are the top hits from this year's lineup

Fayetteville Observer 30 Mar 2023
‘He listened.’ How the Fayetteville rap scene produced J ... The Nigerian artist is best known for songs like “Apollo” and “Soweto." ... The Memphis femcee has ushered in a new wave of female rappers with songs like “F.N.F” and “Tomorrow.” She was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards.

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