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Cause Of Music legend Majek Fashek’s Death Revealed
Legendary Reggae star, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek died in New York on June 1. It has now been revealed that he died after battling cancer for almost a year, ABN TV learnt. The news of his death was announced by artiste manager Joy Tongo. Majek Fashek's manager, Uzoma Day Omenka confirmed the news on the singer’s Instagram page...
Burna Boy, Rema, Others Nominated For 2020 BET Awards
BET has announced the nominees for The BET Awards 2020 with Canadian rapper Drake leading the pack with six nominations. ABN TV reports that Representing Nigeria on the nominees’ list this year are Burna Boy and Rema, who were nominated for the BET Awards, Best International Act and Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act respectively. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, BET had announced on May 20 that it...
#EndSARS: KCEE, Phyno, Zoro Takeover Enugu Streets (Photos, Video)
As the protest against Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operation continues across the country, popular musicians have taken over the street of Enugu to vent their grievances against the police unit. ABN TV reports that among those who joined in the Tuesday protest include KCEE, Phyno, Zoro and others. Recall that despite the announcement of disbandment of the squad by the Inspector...
Burna Boy Wins BET Best International Act 2020 (Full List Of Winners)
Full list of winners from the 2020 BET Awards held today. Winners in each category is printed in bold fonts. ALBUM OF THE YEAR Lizzo — Cuz I Love You Megan Thee Stallion — Fever Beyoncé — Homecoming: The Live Album H.E.R. — I Used to Know Her DaBaby — Kirk Roddy Ricch — Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial (WINNER!) VIDEO OF THE YEAR Chris Brown featuring...
Wizkid Wins Big at 2021 AFRIMA Awards
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2021 African Music Awards. The ‘Essence’ crooner was named the Best African Artiste of the year at the event which was held on Sunday night at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Wizkid grabbed three awards on the night but...
Popular Juju Musician Shina Peters Becomes Bishop
Popular Afro Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has been ordained a bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The legendary singer was ordained at a ceremony in a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos on Saturday. The singer shared a video and photo of his ordination on his Instagram handle on Sunday with the caption, ‘‘Bishop with...
Zinoleesky’s House, Car Were Bought Under Marlian Records, Not In His Name – ID Cabasa Drops Bombshell
Following the devastating loss of his colleague, Mohbad, a former signee under the label's name, renowned Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunade, who goes by the alias ID Cabasa, has offered rare information regarding Marlian Records. While innumerable Nigerians, including celebrities, mourn the unexpected death of the 'Imole' maestro, who went away at the age of 27, ID Cabasa has also...
Omah Lay, Tems Charged To Court In Uganda For Violating COVID-19 Protocols (Photos)
The Nigerian trio of Stanley Omah Didia alias Omah Lay, Temilade Openyi alias Tems and Muyiwa Awomiyi have been charged to court in Makindye on charges of Negligently doing acts likely to spread an infectious diseases C/S 171 of the Penal Code Act. The earlier plans of releasing them on police bond were suspended after their casefile was sanctioned by the Office...
Popular Igbo Highlife Music Star Dies (PHOTO)
Igbo high life musician Obi Okwudili Casimir aka Voombastic Uncle P is dead. Music executive Soso Soberekon confirmed Voombastic’s death on his verified Instagram account. In a post shared on Tuesday night, Soberekon posted the late singer’s picture with the caption “Rest in peace Voombastic Uncle P..What a day”. As of the time of filing this report, there is no information on...
Legendary Singer, Sir Victor Uwaifo Is Dead
Legendary singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo has been reported dead. He was 80 years. Uwaifo, who released hits after hits in fast tempo highlife music was said to have died, after a brief illness. https://youtu.be/_uRWGkmmnxA One of his monikers was ‘Guitar Boy’, a name that stuck with him after a song with same title. ABN TV learned that the artist died at home...
