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ARTISTE ON THE RISE Our Artiste on the Rise for the week is @itsLaycon His real name is Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe, he was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassador of Ogun State, since 6 October 2020.
Did You Know💡 @RevChrisOkotie is Nigeria's King of Pop who was heavily inspired by Michael Jackson. He is currently the Pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. Shout out to @AOT2 for helping curate this fact. #NAIJAMUSICFACTS
🧵What if the characters in To Kill A Monkey moved smarter? Could betrayal, heartbreak, & death have been avoided? Let’s explore 10 raw lessons this gripping Nigerian crime thriller serves — for anyone living on the edge or chasing survival. #ToKillAMonkey #TKAMNetflix
TOP HIP-HOP HANDLES FOR THE WEEK 1. @NigerianBarz 2. @Nigerian_Hiphop 3. @eastsidenextup 4. @Thegrillhype 5. @BattleRapAfrica 6. @Wazobia_Hiphop 7. @randrng 8. @hiphopcabin 9. @igbohiphopNG 10. @RapLounge_ Criteria: Online digs & contributions to HipHop culture.
Here are @solomonobi46 words to the recent graduates of @mbaforafrica cohort of #MBAForAfrica24 All concerned stakeholders should take heed 🙏
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY Asake & Tiakola - Badman Gangsta Dj Tunez, Wizkid, & Fola - One Condition Tyla & Wizkid - Dynamite Ayra Starr - Hot Body Fireboy DML - Dopamine Llona - Dead Flowers Amaarae - Girlie Pop Gabzy - It’s Not You, It’s Summer (EP) Guchi - No Skips, Just Feelings (EP)
🎬 PIONEERS SPOTLIGHT: Chief Pete Edochie Before Nollywood had a name, he had already become a legend. From Okonkwo to Lion of Africa, Chief Pete Edochie’s story isn’t just about film — it’s about legacy, culture, & nationhood. A thread on one of Africa’s greatest actors 🧵👇🏾
TOP NINE MUSIC CURATORS FOR THE WEEK 17 - 23 1. @EmmanOwoniyi 2. @DayGenius__ 3. @Legal_Starboy 4. @badthemusicblog 5. @justabdulmuqsit 6.@OsewaOreoluwa 7. @C_AfrobeatsHead 8. @SampleChief 9. @emokontrolla Criteria: Engagements, culture contributions & impact on the music hub
🚨🎙 Life After The MBA — For Africa X Space Spotlighting rising stars from @MbaAfricaAlumni 📅 July 25 | ⏰ 10PM WAT 🎤 Host: @solomonobi46 Guests: @FynNonye 🎧 Artist Manager @DreayPicasso 🎤 Rapper & Strategist @KontentSensei 🎬 Music Exec #LifeAfterTheMBA #MBAForAfrica24
🚨Aguero Banks & Bkay Eastgaad Got One In The Works. Hip-Hop Is Alive In The Southeast 🔥
🚨🎙 Life After The MBA — For Africa X Space Next Guest Speaker: @KontentSensei 🎤 Music Executive, Content Creator 📹 Breaks down the biz for the next-gen stars 💡 Talks on marketing, artist growth & building real music communities #LifeAfterTheMBA #MBAForAfrica24
👑 ADA NDIGBO OF THE WEEK 👑 🎤 @ugoccie — Rapper. Songwriter. Voice of the East. From radio mic to viral freestyle to award-winning star, she's carved her lane & owned it. 🔥 Hit: “Do You Really Like Me?” 🏆 GMA, CAEF, Naijatraffic, Top Naija 🌟 Brand Ambassador @keduapp
A noteworthy breakdown of the 'Nepo vs Lapo' Saga and the new #MBAForAfrica24 on the horizon.
🧵How the MBA for Africa Ecosystem Might Just Be Creating a New “Nepo” Class — Built on Skill, Not Bloodlines Let’s break it down. From “Lapo” grind to “Nepo” networks, here’s how @mbaforafrica is redefining access, opportunity, and privilege in African entertainment. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
WOMAN OF THE WEEK This honour goes to @ugoccie Occupation: Singer, rapper, songwriter and voice-over artiste. Nationality: Nigerian Career Highlights: Joined the music scene as a teenager working as an on-air-personality She went viral on social media after she covered…
🚨 End of an Era Wizkid’s Made In Lagos has officially departed the Billboard World Albums Chart after an iconic run. 📈 Peaked at #1 (×7 weeks) ⏱️ Spent 163 weeks on the chart — the longest-charting African album in Billboard history. A legacy project. A global shift. 🌍💫
Some African Albums on the Billboard World Albums Chart #3 @burnaboy - No Sign of Weakness 🆕️ #8 @Tyllaaaaaaa - Tyla (69 weeks) #16 @heisrema - Rave & Roses (144 weeks) #17 @BNXN - Captain (2 weeks) #20 @temsbaby - Born In The Wild (56 weeks) Cc @chartsafrica
🚨 9 Years ago today , Tekno released this Masterpiece “PANA”. 🪄🙇🏽♂️
13 HANDLES TO FOLLOW ON IGBO X NG 🇳🇬 NOW 1. @IgboHistoFacts 2. @VoiceOfTheEast 3. @nwanyi_ocha 4. @sweety_vieve 5. @TheIgboWolf 6. @Lordzeus_101 7. @UchePOkoye 8. @zikohercules 9. @Eastside_nextup 10. @Sports_Doctor2 11. @chukaobi 12. @_Anyafulugo 13. @subpharmacist