Nigerian singer D’banj is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated new album, “The Entertainer: The Sequel,” on Friday, August 16, 2024.
D’banj announced on Tuesday morning through his official Twitter handle, where he shared, “The Entertainer D’Sequel | Out 16.08.24,” alongside a thrilling teaser that hints at the involvement of Don Jazzy on the album.
“The Entertainer: The Sequel” is a follow-up to D’banj’s recent release, “Koko,” and continues to build on the momentum of his previous track, “Since’04,” which commemorated his 20-year journey in the music industry. The upcoming album is a fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop, boasting 11 tracks and two bonus cuts.
It features a star-studded lineup, including Grammy winner Wyclef Jean, African legends Awilo Logomba and Youssou N’Dour, American superstar Akon, South African hitmaker DJ Maphorisa, and NBC’s The Voice Sensation Chechi Sarai. The new album, which is a follow-up to his 2008 album “The Entertainer,” also features collaborations with Nigerian musicians including Phyno, Timaya, Peruzzi, Kayswitch, and Zlatan
D’banj, often called the ‘Kokomaster,’ began his musical career in 2004 after signing a record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mo’ Hits label. His debut single, “Tongolo,” released in 2005, quickly became a hit across Nigeria, marking the beginning of his rise to stardom.
D’banj’s fans eagerly await the new album, especially with the exciting prospect of a reunion with Don Jazzy, who significantly shaped his early career.
Jazzy has remained integral to the evolution of Afro beats in Africa with his record label housing some of the continent’s biggest stars: Rema, Ayar Star, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni.
I Won’t Date A Musician Even In My Dreams – Ayra Star
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, who has never been in a fully committed relationship, has said that when she finally starts to date, it won’t be someone in the music industry. Speaking with American singer Coco Jones during an interview with Rolling Stone, Coco asked her if she would date someone in the industry.
“In the dream world, it wouldn’t be somebody that is in the industry. Probably just like a billionaire. On a yacht. In Dubai. In a thong,” Ayra Starr replied in between fits of laughter. Her response was a nod to a viral social media sound about living a stress-free, soft life.
On the topic of dating, the Rush singer revealed that her standards for relationships have been set very high.
She said, “I’m so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t know what I was missing. So now that I waited this long to date people, I have very high standards. If it’s gonna be hard to meet it, it’s gonna be bye-bye. But also, I don’t have time for myself; talk less of a boy.”
During a recent interview with Dazed Magazine in September 2024, the singer expressed her longing for a relationship.
“I want to fall in love. I wrote ‘Lagos Love Story’ about what love would look like if I was,” Ayra Starr shared. While she described herself as a lover girl deep in her heart, she also confessed that she is very single.
Ayra Starr clarified that she has never been in a fully committed relationship. “I’m just very strong-headed about it. I have never been in love…I’ve been in certain situations not situationships!—but I’ve never been in a fully committed relationship.”
Wizkid Drops ‘Piece of My Heart,’ First Single Off ‘Morayo’
Grammy award-winning artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released “Piece of My Heart”, the first single from his highly anticipated album, Morayo.
The track features American R&B star Brent Faiyaz, adding to the excitement surrounding its October 18th release. The song is a blend of Afrobeats and R&B which centers around love and heartbreak.
Wizkid has continued to build anticipation for the new album, which is his sixth and is dedicated to his late mother. He described it as his best work yet in a post on his X handle
Morayo follows the success of his recent collaboration on “MMS” with Asake.
Wizkid further fueled anticipation by releasing a teaser for Piece of My Heart just hours before its official release. The teaser offered a sneak peek of the music video, set in a luxurious mansion in the countryside.
Wizkid’s release coincides with Tiwa Savage’s new track, “Forgiveness,” and Ckay’s “Emotions,” stirring excitement for afrobeat and reggae fans.
The album comes hot on the heels of recent social media spats with Davido with a few industry watchers speculating that the much-publicized beef is part of an overall marketing strategy for his new album
Nigerian Immigration Aprehend Bobrisky, Accuse Him Of Trying To Flee Country
In a new twist of the ever evolving saga involving Bobrisky and the Nigerin authorities, it is reported that he has reportedly been arrested at the Seme border during a recent attempt to flee the country.
According to a new video shared and posted on the Instagram page of social media activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, the crossdresser has been arrested at the Seme border while on the verge of departing the shores of Nigeria.
VeryDarkMan noted that the Nigerian Immigration Officers have arrested Bobrisky who is now in their custody. He also dared the crossdresser to respond and refute the claims.
“Bobrisky has been Arrested this morning at the seme border while trying to enter BENIN REPUBLIC to escape the current investigation by the house of reps. He is allegedly being held be the Nigeria immigration…MAKE WE WAIT FOR BOB TO DEBUNK. Cho Cho Cho,” VeryDarkMan published as caption.
In the video, he also alleged that Bobrisky hid in his car and sent someone to help him sign his international passport.
“Bobrisky was arrested this morning at Seme border post on his way to escape to Benin Republic. He sent someone to help him sign his international passport, and he hid in his car. The Nigerian immigration service is currently holding him,” he said.
This revelation adds a new twist to the ongoing investigations into Bobrisky’s alleged payment of a bribe to officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
As of the time of this report, Bobrisky is yet to respond or acknowledge the allegations.
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