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Nigerian Artistes Missing In Action
Not long ago, these
top artistes released their monstrously danceable hits which ruled the music scene years back, but since then, these one-hit artistes have been missing in action in the Nigerian music clan. They include: Debee, Konga, Djinee, Kas and Skuki.
Durojaiye: – Born Adebayo Durojaiye Samuel, he released his first popular single, “collabo in in 2008, in 2009 “collabo” was topping the chat. He released another single in 2012, but it was not a commercial success. Since then, he has been missing in action, while his fans continuously worry about his whereabout.
Konga:- His real name is Lawal Olanikan, he is widely known for his unique style of rap in ‘Eno’ which is the common dialect spoken by women when they don’t want people to understand what they are saying.
Konga because popular in 2001, when he released “My Baby”, which was a commercial success in Lagos and its environs. Eight years later, he released another street anthem and club banger, “Kabakaba” that featured the late Dagrin and Femi Aluko. Kabakaba became a back street classic in the South Western States. Since then, he is yet to release a new song.
Djine:- Edo State-born Djinee, whose real name is Osayamen Nosa Daniel, was once a DeeJay at Sound City before he ventured into professional music in 2005. He dropped his popular single “Ego” which enjoyed massive air play, both on radio and television stations.
Subsequently, his debut album, “Overta King” was a super hit in 2009. Djinee is touted to possess an arresting voice that defiles every law of music. He released his third single “Lade” portraying him as a wind class vocalist within four years with three singles.
Djinee was considered one of the hottest in the industry, but, his fame his dwindled as nothing has been heard about him.
Kas: Kas Lionheart Jonathan was introduced into the music industry at a very tender age. He later studied music production at a University in United Kingdom.
In 2010, he released his first single, but it was not well accepted.
Same 2010, he released ‘Fimile’ which was an anthem and a club bangr. He sold over 1.2 million copies officially in Nigeria in the first week alone earning him nominations for numerous awards.
Three years after, Fimile also enjoyed a remix that featured music giants such as D’banj and 2 Face Idibia. Since then, he has failed to rekindle the fire he had set in the industry with his previous hits.
Skuki: The Hiphop duo are brothers namely Tuminimi and Alawologun, Laolu-Oguniyi. In 2011, they released a smash hit “Banga”, which instantly became a slang, parties are incomplete without “Meyan eni banga” echoing.
However, their songs, starmina and shanor did not receive the acceptance and applause that came with banga. Since the success of their first single, nothing interesting has come from the stable of the handsome duo.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’