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Throwback Thursday: Williams Onyeabor – Mystery Man & Afro-funk musician from South-East Nigeria
On our Throwback Thursday episode today on Naija Tunez, we’re taking us all the way back to to 1985 before a lot of us were born… well you guys ;). Williams Onyeabor‘s When The Going Is Smooth & Good was released in 1985, and if you grew up in Nigeria or a Nigerian household in the 80s and 90s then chances are you heard this song, When The Going Is Smooth & Good, at some point or another. It was off his Anything You Sow album. Classic joint! Classic album! Popsy had this on repeat. What’s even better about this is that it’s still appreciated internationally till date, and yes William Onyeabor is still kicking and performing. More about William Onyeabor Per Wikipedia: William Onyeabor is a funk musician from Nigeria, born in 1945 or 1946. His songs are ofte...
Nigerian Music: Understanding the Value of Copyright & Music Licensing
The legal aspects of music in the Nigerian music industry can feel overwhelming to independent musicians. Musicians typically rely on live shows and venue gigs to earn their income. Still, many have discovered new and innovative ways of making their mark as a musician in the industry in more recent years without performing. Within the Nigerian music industry, music licensing has become one of those opportunities for independent artists to have more control over their original works. In addition, music streaming and digital downloads have risen in popularity across the online world. Understanding the value of copyrights in music licensing is one of the essential pieces to developing a solid career in music. There are many aspects regarding copyrights and music licensing that Nigerian music ...
Sinach: God’s ‘Way Making’ Minister
As the world shut down last year, Africa’s leading gospel artist, Sinach, was expanding her coast. How did her 2015 record, ‘Way Maker’ become the comfort song of a global pandemic? “She wants you to watch her rehearsal too,” Sinach’s A&R, Toba tells me, guiding me through the compound from a small desk office, into the larger apartment where faint, discordant music briefly escapes into the quiet neighbourhood. Inside her Lekki office apartment, Sinach stands in the centre, surrounded by a 19-piece orchestra. It’s a big rehearsal, Toba tells me. Sinach is slated for a Youtube live virtual performance over the Easter weekend. It was a marketing play to amplify her latest album, Greatest Lord, and bring new content to millions who follow her on the video-sharing platform. As it...
Top 5 Songs You Should Listen To This Week
In this episode of ‘Top 5 Songs You Should Listen To This Week’, some of the OG’s in the industry; Ckay, Mr Eazi, Mr Real, Kizz Daniel & Dice Ailes made the list. We present to y’all the latest music that’s hitting our speakers and climbing charts, jams that would put you through this new week. Top 5 Nigerian Songs You Should Listen To This Week CKay – “Kiss Me Like You Miss Me” After the success of his previous song, felony, Nigerian singer, songwriter & record producer, Ckay drops another Love song titled “Kiss me like you miss me”. The brand new track, Co-produced by BMH is an amapaino influenced song taken off his forthcoming project dubbed ‘Boyfriend’ EP. Enjoy! [embedded content] DOW...
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