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News Nigeria » Music: 50 years on, Fela's legendary 'Zombie' album still resonates in Nigeria

News channel or source: https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-fela-kuti-zombie-anniversary-afrobeat-military-j90623
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

When in 1976 teenager Yunusa Yau and his friends grew tired of Nigerian soldiers’ high-handedness in their school, they turned to a satirical song — “Zombie,” by Fela Kuti, the title track of his ...

News Nigeria » Music: Nigeria’s presence on the Coachella stage continues with Davido

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/nigerias-presence-on-the-coachella-stage-continues-with-davido-2025091615054823211
Published on: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Davido has been announced as one of the performers at the 2026 Coachella Festival, extending Afrobeats’ growing presence at the world’s biggest music stage. Davido’s presence at the 2026 Coachella ...

News Nigeria » Music: How AI is reshaping local music production

News channel or source: https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/how-ai-is-reshaping-local-music-production/
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

AI has firmly rooted itself in the music industry, allowing producers to churn out full Afrobeats tracks and concept videos faster ...

News Nigeria » Music: Influence of Nigerian music on the youths

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/influence-of-nigerian-music-on-the-youths-2024072604190513036
Published on: Thursday 15 December 2022

Music is one of the significant factors in the life of human beings. It is a purposeful tool used by human beings for effective communication, which lifts them emotionally. Music can stimulate the ...

News Nigeria » Music: Why It’s difficult to thrive in music industry – CDQ opens up

News channel or source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/06/05/why-its-difficult-to-thrive-in-music-industry-cdq-opens-up/
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

Nigerian rapper Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known as CDQ, has spoken on the difficulties associated with becoming successful in the Nigerian music industry.

News Nigeria » Music: Independent artist phareX stakes his claim in Nigeria’s music industry with new anthem "MustShine"

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/entertainment/music/independent-artist-pharex-stakes-his-claim-in-nigeria-s-music-industry-with-new-anthem-mustshine/ar-AA24OOPd
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Nigeria’s vibrant music industry continues to produce a new generation of independent talents, and among the names rapidly gaining attention is Lagos-born Afro-fusion artist phareX.Known for his ...

News Nigeria » Music: Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/war-and-conflicts/general/grammy-winning-director-explores-his-nigerian-grandfather-s-role-in-the-biafran-war/ar-AA24wgFY
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

News Nigeria » Music: From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

News channel or source: https://theconversation.com/from-nigeria-to-the-world-afrobeats-is-having-a-global-moment-179910
Published on: Thursday 31 March 2022

Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats ...

News Nigeria » Music: 21 Nigerian music producers who are also musicians

News channel or source: https://thenationonlineng.net/21-nigerian-music-producers-who-are-also-musicians/
Published on: Tuesday 10 May 2022

Nigeria, like most parts of the world over, has witnessed an array of music producers who debuted as musicians. Having excelled as music producers, they have been able to prove their mettle by ...

News Nigeria » Music: Music Producer Ozedikus Raises Concerns Over Security Situation In Nigeria

News channel or source: https://leadership.ng/music-producer-ozedikus-raises-concerns-over-security-situation-in-nigeria/
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

Nigerian music producer signed to Mavin Records, Igbinoba Osaze Festus, known professionally as ‘Ozedikus Nwanne’, has sparked debate online after raising ...

News Nigeria » Music: Nigerian police detain prominent musician for questioning after a young star's death

News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2023/10/04/1203588968/nigeria-mohbad-naira-marley
Published on: Wednesday 04 October 2023

LAGOS, Nigeria — Naira Marley, one of the biggest music figures in Africa, is being held in police custody in Lagos, after the death of a rising Nigerian music star previously signed to his label.

News Nigeria » Music: Peter Okoye Vows to Speak Out On Insecurity and Bad Governance, Dares Critics to 'Line Up'

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/peter-okoye-vows-to-speak-out-on-insecurity-and-bad-governance-dares-critics-to-line-up/ar-AA24C8xf
Published on: Monday 01 June 2026

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has declared his intention to become a more vocal critic of insecurity and poor governance in Nigeria, signalling a bold shift toward public activism amid mounting ...