Nigeria Hits Big Market Numbers

Data recently released by the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) showed that 5.5 million transactions worth N46.7 billion were generated through online sales in the first quarter of 2017. This is an increase in the quarterly average of 3.5 million transactions worth N33 billion in 2016. This 58% growth is a clear indication of the increased confidence and preference for online sales amongst Nigerians.

PayU  has announced strategies to intensify efforts to connect businesses to Nigeria’s N200 billion online payment market. According to available records, annual online payments in Nigeria is estimated to surpass N200 billion this year from N167 billion in 2016.

Nwanguma noted that in a country of over 180 million people, consisting of 61 million active bank customers and where e-payment transactions are worth N56 trillion in a year, the potential for online payments in Nigeria is huge and waiting to be tapped.

#NowPlaying Ugo Dimkpa - Idinso @PUgoDimkpa #MusicVideo

A worshiper, a songwriter, a gospel singer, UGO DIMKPA is simply a humble servant of God. Born into a strong Christian home from Abia State Nigeria, Ugo Dimkpa is actively involved in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ ministering to tens of thousands all over Nigeria and to the rest of the world. 

Ugo comes out with this debut single "IDINSO", which he says is not just a song, but a Heart of Worship to Lift our souls up to the LORD Almighty.

Falz – This Is Nigeria Video @falzthebahdguy

Falz is always pushing the envelope with his content and he does it again once more. Falz draws inspiration from Childish Gambino’s trending single – “This Is America” as he debuts the Nigerian version “This Is Nigeria”.

#NewMusic Sly Sotie – Today @Iamslysotie

Sly Sotie a popular pop artist/musician is a native of Benin city Nigeria. Sotie’as the name implies is a derivative of a Spanish word meaning (soldier) he finished from Alimosho grammar school in suburb of Lagos state Nigeria.

Now to the latest hit of the season Sotie’s new singles title “Today” is that song that you get to sing everyday thanking God for the transformation and evolution in your life, you can’t resist this song produced by Vikwynbeatz Mix & Mastered by Sukasounds.

Burna Boy Named Hottest Artist In Nigeria @burnaboy

It speaks volumes when your first-ever appearance on #TheList is at #1. That’s the kind of year Burna Boy has had.

His album, Outside, released as far back as January, is arguably the best album of 2018. His song “Ye” is arguably the biggest song of 2018. With over 60% of Team NJO voting him at #1, Burna Boy is the hottest artist in Nigeria!

Both home and abroad, Burna Boy has flourished. With Fall Out Boy’s “Mania” album earning a Grammy nod for “Best Rock Album“, Burna Boy could be going home with a Grammy in the next couple of months, thanks to his feature on the track “Sunshine Riptide“, the only feature on an album which peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

He also worked with the likes of Major Lazer and Lily Allen, got featured on YouTube’s Artist on the Rise, sold out Brixton Academy, and “Ye” went viral on Spotify USA (thanks in part to Kanye West’s “Ye” album). Let’s not forget, “Outside” got on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. All these and more have led to industry gatekeepers like DJ Ebro predicting a Burna Boy takeover in 2019.

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Burna Boy – Realest

African China – Letter To Mr President @african_china

Veteran artist – African China returns with another socially conscious tune titled “Letter To Mr President”. The song borrows a lot from his classic – “Mr President”, it addresses the current situation of things in the country.

Ben Anansi - Slow Down @ben_anansi

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Entertainment’s dance hall act Ben Anansi popularly called ‘Bad Yute’, is here again with a hit Single titled "SLOW DOWN."

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Ben Anansi is a final year student of the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Who started his music career with his first single “Ghetto Yute” he just concluded his 2nd edition of his annual concert in his school tagged “UNPLUGGED BY BEN ANANSI AND FRIENDS” no doubts the event was sold out, he’s currently working on major collaborations with top Nigerian artistes and wouldn’t want to let the cat out of the bag.

#bringitback Omogo Reloaded - Don't Let Your Love Slip @OmogoReloaded

+ResQ Records | ResQ Ranjazz International(ASCAP) presents +Omogo Reloaded with his new track titled "Don't Let Your Love Slip." Listen to the Indiana R&B singer below.

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#NewVideo Ajura – Enchanted @ajuraofficial @GWORLDWIDEENT

G-Worldwide Entertainment presents spanking visuals for the debut single of their newly-signed talented singer, Ajura. Ajura new song titled “Enchanted,”  is given the video treatment by famed filmmaker, Paul Gambit.

It brings the record to life, and gives us a first look of Ajura, who throws in all of his charm in pursuit of his love interest.

Bella Releases - Gimme Love @BellaAlubo

Introducing Tinny Entertainment's first lady with her new single "Gimme Love". Bella, is a Nigerian recording and performing artist. She was born on August 9th 1993 in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria.

Birdman And Mannie Fresh Reunites

It has been over a decade since Birdman and Mannie Fresh split after a legendary run together as the executive + producer team behind Cash Money Records' rise in the rap game. But come October 7, they will have officially put their long estrangement behind them, as the duo announced a Big Tymers reunion show that will mark Fresh's return to the label.

#NowPlayingOnTWUM Moses Efret – Great I Am @efretmoses

Nollywood Actor/Gospel recording artist, Moses Efret is in Africa for a 1 month tour of major cities in both Nigeria & South Africa. Moses Efret Takes Tour Of African Cities With his new album “Unlimited Grace”.

Drake Sends Lil Wayne A Message

Lil Wayne celebrated his 34th birthday on Tuesday [September 27], and as might be expected for one of the most celebrated artists in music, he received a lot of birthday love, with everyone from his ex-wife, Toya Wright, to estranged mentor Birdman honoring him on social media. He also received a deep shout out from Young Money titan Drake, who gave the legendary New Orleans rapper credit for helping spawn his career.

“Everything I got is because of God and you,” Drake wrote via Instagram. “Happy birthday to my brother. Thanks for believing in all of us when you didn’t have to. YM we still alive Free C5.”

Fans might note that Drake closed his message by calling for the release of Tha Carter V. The world might not have to wait too much longer before Cash Money Records puts the long awaited album out, as a recent court ruling got the ball rolling in the direction of resolving Wayne and Birdman's bitter legal dispute. The Cash Money mogul was given a month to hand over a full record detailing how the $70 million Wayne was promised a share of was spent after a judge determined that the 22,000 pages of documents previously released were insufficient. While the judgement proved to be a set-back for Birdman, it didn't keep him from wishing Wayne a happy birthday, as he went about flooding his Instagram page with blessings for the man he's long referred to as his son.

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Muhammadu Buhari Talks Nigeria's Poverty Level

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night lamented the high level of poverty pervading in the country at the moment, saying that the situation makes him uncomfortable.

The president expressed his displeasure on the nation’s poverty rate when he played host to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Ministers, Service Chiefs, Heads of Security Agencies and Chief Executives of Federal Government Agencies and Institutions to a breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He frowned at the inability of the Nigerian elites to address the welfare and educational needs of the less-privileged in the society.

President Buhari who noted that too many people were running around unable to find something to eat, challenged the elite to do something very urgent to ameliorate the pathetic situation.

He stated that already Federal Government had introduced people friendly programmes like the School Feeding and `Trader Money’ to alleviate the hardship being experienced by the less-privileged individuals across the country.

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#NewVideo by Falz – Le Vrai Bahd Guy @falzthebahdguy

Falz continues to give songs off his “27” album the visual treatment. The latest tune off the LP to get an official video is “Le Vrai Bahd Guy” and once again Falz’ command of the french language is on display.

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Falz – This Is Nigeria Video

#NewMusic Feazy – Whyne For Daddy @MRFEASIBILITY @babylynnpromo

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A Nigerian British Musician Augustine Nwabuzor popularly known as Feazy releases his Anticipated Hit Track Titled ‘Whyne for Daddy.'

Feazy, most popular afro-beat musician living in Scotland is pleased to announce the release of his new piece of work titled ‘Whyne For Daddy’. The song, ‘Whyne For Daddy’ was produced by an upcoming Nigerian producer, Paul Cleverley, mixed and mastered by a sound engineer called Kingpin also based in Nigeria.

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Birdman Gets Ordered To Court

Lil Wayne is doing all he can legally to find out what Birdman did with the money he claims he owes him. A judge has ordered the Cash Money Records founder to share the accounting records aka the receipts.

Lola Monroe Top 5 Hottest Photos

"The Wrap-Up Magazine" loves celebrities and models. This time they give you the "Top 5 Hottest Photos Of +Lola Monroe." Fershgenet Melaku, better known as LoLa Monroe, is an Ethiopian-American rapper, model and actress.

 Now that were getting down to business, +Lola Monroe is one of the hottest models in the industry. Monroe is Ethiopian American, she was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to an Ethiopian mother and Trinidadian father.

 She is a former video vixen she goes under the aliases Angel or LoLa Luv and currently as a rapper she goes under the alias Lola Monroe. Lola Monroe came onto the scene with the arrival of her first mix, 'Boss Bitch's World.'

 Rumors are that she was signed to +Wiz Khalifa +Taylor Gang group. Lola Monroe took to twitter last night to announce that she has welcomed a little baby boy into the world with her longtime boyfriend and bad boy recording artist +King Los.

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#NewVideo FreeQa – Poke It Like A Bull @iamfreeqa

After the successful release of his latest “Poke it like a Bull”…. Edosa Ogbeide popularly known as FreeQa, decided to shoot the video which was directed by Nigerian award winning video director Unlimited LA and the video was shot in the beautiful city of Lagos State, Nigeria.

FreeQa, who is a top producer, song writer and singer is signed to “Roadii Musik Group”

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.