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November 8, 2023 Davido’s Timeless Tour Hits Abuja This December

Davido’s Timeless Tour Hits Abuja This December

Following an amazing performance in Lagos earlier this year and a string of successful tours in the United States, Nigerian afrobeats musician Davido has officially confirmed that the Timeless Concert will be held on December 14 at Abuja’s Iconic Eagle’s Square.

The tour’s return to Nigeria, announced via his official Instagram handle, is appropriate, especially with the holiday season approaching.

For the Abuja leg, the ‘Skelewu’ singer will collaborate with Apitainment and Capital Music Festival to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for music fans in the city. Through a shared commitment to creating world-class events, both partners confirmed that the event is intended to boost Abuja’s entertainment landscape and create an outstanding experience for music enthusiasts and Davido fans.

With the release of his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless,’ Davido has captured fans across the world with his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances. This tour stop highlights the city’s expanding entertainment ecosystems.

The Timeless Tour will resume on December 17 in Port Harcourt and December 24 in Lagos.

October 18, 2023 Nigerians Don’t Respect Hip-Hop – Odumodublvck

Nigerians Don’t Respect Hip-Hop – Odumodublvck

Renowned rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has raised concerns about the limited recognition and respect afforded to the hip-hop genre and its artists in Nigeria.

In a recent interview, the artist shared his perspective on the challenges faced by hip-hop artists and his personal experiences.

Reflecting on his journey as a rising artist, Odumodublvck recalled a time when he struggled to secure seats at award events. He highlighted the disparity in treatment between hip-hop artists and those from other genres.

The rapper also touched upon an intriguing moment in his career when he was advised to align with Afrobeat superstar Davido to gain fame. However, Odumodublvck deliberately chose to gravitate towards UK grime stars, citing the alignment of their genre with his artistic vision.

He stated, "In 2019, someone [in my team] said we should go to Lagos and meet Davido. But I was like, 'What will Davido do for me? Even if Davido takes me to America and puts me on stage, and I'm rapping my stuff, his fans won't understand because they are Afrobeats fans.' But these guys, Teezee, BOJ, and Sholz, are the pipeline to the UK market. And those are the closest guys I sound like internationally. So why don't I follow that route to get to wherever I want to get to?"

Odumodublvck also expressed his frustration with the lack of recognition for hip-hop in Nigeria, including his experience at award shows where he and his team didn't have allocated seats. He emphasized the need for greater respect and acknowledgement of hip-hop artists and their contributions to the Nigerian music scene.

Furthermore, the rapper acknowledged Wizkid's controversial statement that "hip-hop is dead," echoing a similar sentiment. He stated, "I was tremendously happy about Wizkid's statement… Hip-Hop was dead." This further highlights the challenges faced by hip-hop artists in the Nigerian music industry.

August 25, 2023 Burna Boy releases 7th album ‘I Told Them’

Burna Boy releases 7th album ‘I Told Them’

One of the major Afrobeats artists whose music is promoting Nigerian music to a global audience is Burna Boy.

Burna Boy released his much awaited seventh album, titled “I Told Them,” on August 25, 2023.

The album contains 15 songs, including “Sitting On Top Of The World” with 21 Saavage, “Big 7,” “Talibans II” with Byron Messia, and “Cheat On Me” with Dave, all of which were previously released.

The record follows his Grammy-nominated album from 2022, “Love, Damini,” which featured the smash singles “Last Last,” “For Your Hand” with Ed Sheeran, and “Its Plenty.”

Burna Boy stated that “I Told Them” is an album in which he is having fun and pursuing his dreams in an interview with Zane Lowe.

Rappers from the WuTang Clan GZA and RZA, Afrobeats superstar Seyi Vibez, and American rapper J Cole all worked with Burna Boy on the album.

August 25, 2023 Over $500,000 in music royalties will be paid by R. Kelly and Universal Music for victim reparations and fines.

Over $500,000 in music royalties will be paid by R. Kelly and Universal Music for victim reparations and fines.

In a landmark legal move, Brooklyn federal prosecutors have been ordered to receive more than $500,000 in music royalties from R. Kelly and Universal Music Group (UMG).

The money will be used to pay back his victims’ reparations as well as any unpaid fines from the law. U.S. On August 23, District Judge Ann Donnelly issued an order directing UMG, the longtime music publisher of the imprisoned multi-platinum artist, to make the payment.

R. Kelly was previously required to pay close to $28,000 from his prison prisoner account to settle unpaid fines, according to Judge Donnelly. The troubled R&B artist is presently incarcerated for 30 years after being found guilty in New York in 2021 of racketeering and sex trafficking. R. Kelly, UMG, and Sony Music Entertainment were all jointly given a $50,000 bill to be paid to the victims of sexual abuse as part of his punishment in 2022.

The court found that R. Kelly still owed $504,289 in restitution costs and criminal fines, and that both music moguls were “in possession of property” that belonged to him. The most recent decision, however, makes it clear that Sony Music will no longer be obligated to pay this particular bill. Instead, these monetary responsibilities will be covered by R. Kelly’s income from Universal.

The news follows a nearly three-decade-long trail of claims against R. Kelly, which resulted in his convictions in 2021. His alleged employment of middlemen and workers to seduce fans and aspiring artists into controlling and sexually abusive situations was made public during the high-profile trial.

There were allegations that the victims had spent days imprisoned in rooms without food or access to a lavatory.

R. Kelly was also found guilty of making sex videos with a kid and pressuring minors into sexual activities.

When the 2019 Lifetime docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly” premiered, featuring in-depth stories from his claimed victims, his legal issues intensified even further. Despite the fact that much of the evidence had been available for years, the series was crucial in shifting public opinion against him.

R. Kelly’s huge revenue from music recordings and tours, which had previously supported his legal defense efforts, had considerably decreased by the time he was imprisoned.

This most recent event highlights the persistent financial and legal ramifications that the once-famous artist has to deal with.

It also serves as a reminder of the #MeToo movement’s ongoing influence and the legal system’s will to make offenders responsible for their deeds.

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