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ASOJAID: CULTURE UNWRAPPED

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Asojaid  has it: effortless, confidence and flow, style in abundance. Asojaid grew up in Ekiti, Nigeria, as an extrovert, but since finding his feet as a song-writer and artiste he's taken his craft, a blend of talent and hardwork and made them unique. One major breakthrough into the music scene, Asojaid gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. At the beginning of 2024, Asojaid connected with our founder Pelumi Adeboye  to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. MONDAY 30, 2023. 7PM. LAGOS, NIGERIA ASOJAID: How you doing? PELUMI ADEBOYE: I'm good. How you been?  ASOJAID: I've been cool.  PELUMI ADEBOYE: You been working?  ASOJAID: Mm..hmm. I'm in my space. Locked in every single day. PELUMI ADEBOYE: We love you! Let's Discuss. You are a Cover star for the Entertainment Publication Volume 7. The last act that walked into this room to share her story, same as you're about to do ...

LEXIE ARMANI: CULTURE UNWRAPPED

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Lexie Armani  has it: effortless, confidence and flow, style in abundance. Lexie Armani grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, as an extrovert, but since finding his feet as a Media personality, he's taken his craft, a blend of talent and hardwork and made them unique. One major breakthrough into the Entertainment scene, Lexie Armani gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. At the beginning of 2024, Lexie connected with our founder Pelumi Adeboye  to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. MONDAY 12:00AM JANUARY 1, 2024, LAGOS. LEXIE ARMANI: How are you doing? PELUMI ADEBOYE: I'm good. How you been?  LEXIE ARMANI: I've been cool.  PELUMI ADEBOYE: You been working?  LEXIE ARMANI: Mm..hmm. I'm in Lagos. Locked in every single day. PELUMI ADEBOYE: YOU ARE A COVER ON THE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATION'S NEW EDITION. THE LAST ACT THAT WALKED INTO THIS ROOM WAS AFROBEATS RISING STAR, SAL...

EPL: GABRIEL MATINELLI GIVES ARSENAL THEIR FIRST WIN OVER MANCHESTER CITY, SINCE 2015

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Arsenal  beat Manchester City for the first time in the Premier league since 2015 as Gabriel Matinelli's 86th minute strike earned a 1-0 win at the Emirates on Sunday.  The Gunners leapfrog the champions into second on the table and move level on points with leaders Tottenham Hotspur. 

MAVIN RECORDS REPORTEDLY SEEKING INVESTMENT OR OUTRIGHT SALE

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Mavin Records , the Nigerian music label under the ownership  Don Jazzy is reportedly considering options for a sale or investment, and significant bids have emerged from industry Giants like Universal Music Group (UMG) and HYBE.  The deal is estimated to be valued between $125 million and $200 million, and Shot Tower Capital, and independent investment bank is actively facilitating the negotiation process.  The strategic move by Mavin Records is aimed at raising funds to fuel it's growth, especially considering the anticipated global prominence of the African music industry in the years ahead. Sources told Billboard.  "The move is expected to raise finding to help position the label for more growth.  The African continent is anticipated to be the next geographical repertoire to have a commanding presence on the global stage, similar to how Latin and K-Pop have had an impact on the international market place in recent years", the report said. But ev...

BBN: Ilebaye Emerge Winner of the All Stars Edition

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Ilebaye Odiniya emerge winner of the Big Brother Naija All Stars reality show which officially ended on Sunday 1 October. The 22 year old Gen Z won after enduring 70 days inside a closed house with 24 housemates which were former participant of the show. Only six housemates made it to the final day – They were llebaye, Mercy, Cece, Adekunle, Pere and Cross. To emerge as finalists, they survived evictions, won immunity and other hurdles they encountered Ilebaye went home with 120 million naira worth of whooping prizes.

Rising Star: WAYE

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Waye  has it: effortless confidence and flow, style in abundance. Uwaye grew up in Kano, Nigeria, as an extrovert but since finding her voice as Waye, she's taken her singular blend for R&B and Afrobeats and made them global. One single into her career, Waye after getting the world's attention to her music, gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. After her latest single, Waye connected with  Pelumi Eko to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 LAGOS WAYE: How you doing?  PELUMI EKO: I'm good. How you been?   WAYE: I’ve been cool.  PELUMI EKO: You've been working?    WAYE: Mm-hmm. I’m in Abuja, sometimes lagos, locked in every single day. PELUMI EKO: You're a Cover Star for the Hip-hop publication, Issue V. The last music act that sat down with us to share her story just as you are about to do was Dmw's first lady, Li...

Rising Star: CHEMMIE

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Chemmie Music  has it: effortless confidence and flow, style in abundance. Kemi Fagboro grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, as an extrovert, but since finding her voice as Chemmie, she's taken her singular blend of Dance Hall Riddim & Afrobeats and made them unique. One major single into her career, Chemmie gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. After her new single, Chemmie connected with our founder  Pelumi Eko to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM OCTOBER 6 2023 LAGOS CHEMMIE: How are you doing? PELUMI EKO: I'm good. How you been?  CHEMMIE: I've been cool.  PELUMI EKO: You been working?  CHEMMIE: Mm..hmm. I'm in Lagos. Locked in every single day. Supporting Lines; 16TH HEADIES: PHOTOS - See More Photos PELUMI EKO: Mm.hmm. That sounds refreshing. Yeah. So, we love your music: let's discuss.  You are a cover for the hip-hop publication, Issue ...