Nigeria News News Nigeria » Music: 50 years on, Fela's legendary 'Zombie' album still resonates in Nigeria
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: Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
News Nigeria » Music: Nigeria’s presence on the Coachella stage continues with Davido
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: Influence of Nigerian music on the youths
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: How AI is reshaping local music production
AI has firmly rooted itself in the music industry, allowing producers to churn out full Afrobeats tracks and concept videos faster ...
News Nigeria » Music: Why It’s difficult to thrive in music industry – CDQ opens up
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"
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: From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
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: Premiere Academy students shine at 6th Abuja National Music Competition
The finals of the 6th edition of the Abuja National Music Competition have been held over the weekend. Participants from several Schools from the FCT and other states competed in various categories of ...
News Nigeria » Music: 21 Nigerian music producers who are also musicians
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
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
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.