Burna Boy Wins Best International Act, Wizkid Best African at MOBO Awards
Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat Rema, US artists Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, the late Pop
Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat Rema, US artists Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, the late Pop
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Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has announced an experimental plan for fans of his music to earn money by buying shares in his songs. The star, whose hits include ‘Skin Tight’
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Universal Music has struck a deal to buy the rights to Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of 600 songs, from Blowin’ in the Wind to Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, in the
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Radio Disney, the US nationwide radio network that helped jump-start the music careers of Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Selena Gomez, is set to end
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The nominations for the Headies, Nigeria’s premier music award show, have been released, with Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML and Burna Boy gaining the most nods. Wizkid earned nominations for Best Recording of
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