ENTERTAINMENT

WIZKID earns his first-ever Grammy award nomination

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8 years ago

December 7, 2016

Talented Nigerian music export and Star Boy Music Worldwide act, Wizkid, has been tagged in the prestigious Grammy Awards nominees list for his role in Drake’s hit single “One Dance”.

The track, which also features Kyla, is off Drake’s award winning album “Views” which stood out as one of the best albums released in 2016.

Drake’s album, in which Wizkid appeared, made the highly coveted “Album of the year” category, competing against other award winning artistes like Adele, Beyonce, and Justin Bieber.

Wizkid has had a tremendous year with top notch awards credited to him.

Worthy of mentions are his Bill Board appearance as the first Nigerian to emerge on that list, MTV Europe Music Awards (Best African Act), 2016 MAMA awards (Best African Act), 2016 MOBO Awards, AFRIMA awards, the Headies (Nomination), and just recently, his appearance on the Grammy Awards among others.

Wizkid’s international prominence started when his Ojuelegba hit single had American rapper Drake and English rapper with Nigerian descent, Skepta, on the remix.

Prior to this time, the award was only given to the main artiste but this year’s edition of the Grammy Awards would see contributing acts and producers going home with awards as well.

The 59th edition of the Grammy’s has 84 categories and Wizkid is the only Nigerian on the list.

Album Of The Year
Adele – 25
Danger Mouse, Samuel Dixon, Paul Epworth, Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Shellback, The Smeezingtons & Ryan Tedder, producers; Julian Burg, Austen Jux Chandler, Cameron Craig, Samuel Dixon, Tom Elmhirst, Declan Gaffney, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jan Holzner, Michael Ilbert, Chris Kasych, Greg Kurstin, Charles Moniz, Liam Nolan, Alex Pasco, Mike Piersante, Ariel Rechtshaid, Rich Rich, Dave Schiffman & Matt Wiggins, engineers/mixers; Tom Coyne & Randy Merrill, mastering engineers
Label: XL Recordings/Columbia Records
Beyonce – Lemonade
James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd & Jack White, featured artists; Vincent Berry II, Ben Billions, James Blake, BOOTS, Jonny Coffer, Dannyboystyles, Michael Dean, Alex Delicata, Diplo, Derek Dixie, Kevin Garrett, Diana Gordon, HazeBanga, Hit-Boy, Just Blaze, King Henry, Beyoncé Knowles, Ezra Koenig, Jeremy McDonald, MeLo-X, Mike Will Made-It, Pluss & Jack White, producers; Mike Dean, Jaycen Joshua, Greg Koller, Tony Maserati, Lester Mendoza, Vance Powell, Joshua V. Smith & Stuart White, engineers/mixers; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer
Label: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
Justin Bieber- Purpose
Big Sean, Diplo, Halsey, Travis Scott & Skrillex, featured artists; The Audibles, Axident, Justin Bieber, Big Taste, Benny Blanco, Blood, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Scott “Scooter” Braun, Mike Dean, Diplo, Gladius, Nico Hartikainen, Mark “The Mogul” Jackson, Steve James, Ian Kirkpatrick, Maejor, MdL, Skrillex, Jeremy Snyder & @ S O U N D Z, producers; Simon Cohen, Diplo, Mark “Exit” Goodchild, Josh Gudwin, Jaycen Joshua, Manny Marroquin, Chris ‘Tek’ O’Ryan, Johannes Rassina, Gregg Rominiecki, Chris Sclafani, Skrillex, Dylan William & Andrew Wuepper, engineers/mixers; Tom Coyne & Randy Merrill, mastering engineers
Label: Def Jam Recordings
Drake – Views
dvsn, Future, Kyla, PartyNextDoor, Rihanna & Wizkid, featured artists; Brian Alexander-Morgan, Axlfoliethc, Beat Bully, Boi-1Da, Cardo, Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee, Daxz, DJ Dahi, Frank Dukes, Maneesh, Murda Beatz, Nineteen85, Ricci Riera, Allen Ritter, Noah “40” Shebib, Southside, Sevn Thomas, Jordan Ullman, Kanye West, Wizkid & Young Exclusive, producers; Noel Cadastre, Noel “Gadget” Campbell, Seth Firkins, David “Prep” Bijan Huges & Noah “40” Shebib, engineers/mixers; Chris Athens, mastering engineer
Label: Young Money/Cash Money/Republic Records
Sturgill Simpson – A Sailor’s Guide To Earth

Sturgill Simpson, producer; Geoff Allan, David Ferguson & Sean Sullivan, engineers/mixers; Gavin Lurssen, mastering engineer
Label: Atlantic

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ENTERTAINMENT

Watch The Season Finale Of The “Shopaholic” Series As KIEKIE Recaps Her Favorite Stores

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2 days ago

October 4, 2024

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KieKie takes viewers through the season finale of “Shopaholic”, Lagos edition. In this episode, she looks back at Season 1’s Lagos Edition highlights. Specifically, she explores her top shopping destinations across the city.

Throughout the episode, KieKie shares her exciting discoveries, highlighting her best purchases. Moreover, she shows standout fashion moments from the season.

The show takes viewers to various shopping spots. Initially, KieKie visits luxury boutiques. Then, she reveals hidden shopping gems in Lagos. As a result, viewers get expert shopping advice.

Earlier in the season, KieKie led viewers through Lagos’s vibrant shopping scene. She explored numerous stores during her adventures. Subsequently, she uncovered unique local treasures.

On her shopping sprees, KieKie discovered various items. For instance, she found fashionable clothing. Additionally, she explored interesting gadgets. Meanwhile, she provided detailed insights about each location.

Throughout the series, KieKie acted as a knowledgeable guide. She helped viewers understand Lagos’s shopping culture. Finally, she offered valuable tips for finding the best deals.

KieKie’s charismatic personality enhanced the show. She made shopping adventures exciting for viewers. Ultimately, she created an engaging insider’s guide to Lagos shopping.

“Shopaholic” shows KieKie’s honest reactions to the city’s different shopping places and the costs of living a city life. She takes viewers with her on a shopping trip in each episode and shows them what she bought.

Season 1 was about shopping in Lagos. Expect season 2 to be about shopping in Abuja. Then, season 3 will be about shopping in your country, city, or town. Tell KieKie about the best places to shop in your area. Watch new episodes every Friday on Lady Laide Media’s YouTube channel.

Subscribe to the series and turn on notifications so you won’t miss an episode! Get ready to go shopping with us and discover the best places to shop in Nigeria. New episodes are available every week, and you can also watch them in French.

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ENTERTAINMENT

They Say “E Go Better”, It’s Getting Worse – Basketmouth On Nigeria’s Economy

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3 days ago

October 3, 2024

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Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has openly expressed his frustrations with the state of Nigeria’s economy and its leadership.

During his appearance at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), Basketmouth addressed two major concerns in his interview. First, he emphasized the continuous rise in inflation. Then, he highlighted the rapid devaluation of the naira. He went on to explain how both issues are severely affecting the lives of everyday Nigerians.

He said,

“There’s nothing that can happen, quote me anywhere. Think about it, in 1970, the year I was born, it was one naira to a dollar and this year it’s one dollar to 1600 naira. There was never a time from that time to date that the dollar crashed and went back to what it was and stayed there. It has never happened; think about it.”

Basketmouth criticized Nigerians who say ‘E go better.’

“Every time it changes, all the conversations you’d be hearing is ‘E go better, E go better.’ it’s getting worse, bro. What are the policies? And what have they done? Now 100 pages for a passport is 100,000 naira; they just increased it,” he explained.

” ‘E go better. E go better’… It’s getting worse bro”

– BasketMouth pic.twitter.com/jkpRH5157o

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) October 2, 2024

First, Basketmouth thinks the government deliberately created economic problems. As a result, he believes government leaders want citizens to leave Nigeria. Additionally, he pointed out that Nigerians use the term ‘japa’ for this situation. Specifically, ‘japa’ refers to when people leave the country to find better opportunities elsewhere.

“I suspect that our government planned this thing to make the Nigerian population suffer. So that when they suffer they can now want to japa, then they will increase the price of the passport and they’d make money,” said the actor.

Sarcastically, he added, “It’s not like I’ve given up hope; I’m hopeful. Maybe one day, the country will be better. Let’s all believe in that pipe dream. It’s done, it’s over.”

Watch the full interview below.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Lagos Fringe Festival Returns For Its 7th Edition This November

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3 days ago

October 3, 2024

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The Lagos Fringe Festival is back for its seventh edition! The festival will kick off on November 19th and run until November 24th, 2024, at the iconic Freedom Park Lagos.

The team has packed this week with exciting workshops and a pop-up market. As the organisers revealed in a post, the event will feature talented artisans and creators. Interestingly, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with something for everyone to enjoy.

“We are getting closer to #LF2024, and we can’t wait to bring you another unforgettable festival experience! From mind-blowing performances to hands-on workshops that will sharpen your creative edge, and a pop-up market showcasing the best of local and global talent, there’s something for everyone! Whether you are into theatre, music, dance, or film, or looking to level up your skills in one of our exciting workshops, the anticipation is real! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Lagos Fringe Festival, where creativity comes to life!” the post said.

Lagos fringe festival organizers invite the public to showcase their work at the event.

“Lagos Fringe Festival is an open-access multidisciplinary art festival that offers producers, culture advocates, exhibitors, and performers the platform to showcase their existing or new work to a diverse audience, including local and international attendees, venue owners, curators, and art buyers,” the post added.

The Lagos Fringe Festival was launched in 2018. It has since experienced significant growth in the number of performances, participants, and audience engagement both locally and internationally. This growth has solidified its position as “one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Africa.”

According to a statement on their official site, “Over the last 7 years, Lagos Fringe has Impacted – over 5,000 young creatives, Produced – 500 + projects and events Entertained, 21,000+ people, Hosted 50+ international guests and employed over 70 personnel each year.”

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