Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Harrysong recalls writing songs for ₦10,000 [Pulse Interview] With a career that has endured for over 15 years, Harrysongz is a familiar name in Nigerian music. Harrysong releases new album ‘God Amongst Men’ From his humble beginning in Port Harcourt to the early days of honing his skills performing at clubs in Lagos state in early 2000, Harrysong’s road to fame was a tedious one. He would, however, gain mainstream success in early 2010 with his single ‘I’m In Love’. His stellar songwriting ability would see him offer his talent to several top acts including Seyi Shay and KCee with…

AAPED: Making Nigeria Africa’s Model Democracy To bridge the global knowledge gap and strengthen democracy in Nigeria, the Agency for Advancement in Public Leadership, Economics, and Democratic Engagement (AAPED) was established as a not-for-profit organisation to tackle this challenge. Founded in Nigeria by Ayo Sogbuyi, an American-Nigerian media practitioner and CEO of AAPED, the agency facilitates trips to America, the United Kingdom, and other prestigious universities around the world for advanced certificate training in public leadership, policy formulation, and other related subjects. According to a statement signed by Seunmanuel Faleye, director of communications of the NGO, AAPED is established as…

Obaseki Scales 75-year Hurdle as Preferred Bidder, Mota Engil Africa, Emerges for Benin Port Project *Financing underway as construction set to kick-off After 75 years of stalling amid various obstacles, the Benin Port Project is finally kicking off with the emergence of a preferred bidder for the most ambitious legacy project of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.Chairman of the Benin Port Project, Dr. Greg Ogbeifun, confirmed at the weekend that the preferred bidder, Mota Engil Africa, emerged after a one-week evaluation exercise conducted on the bids received in response to the Request for Proposals, from the three pre-qualified…

Whyte, others make Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders in Nigeria Isimeme expressed appreciation at being recognised and expressed gratitude to MSME Africa for their unwavering support and commitment. Founder/CIO, Geniushub, Whyte Isimeme has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders changing the business landscape in Nigeria. She was conferred with recognition by MSME Africa as part of activities to mark the International Day of MSMEs, 2023. The day is celebrated annually on June 27th to celebrate the vibrant community of MSMEs and the crucial role they play in shaping economies, generating employment, and driving sustainable development.…

Ibidunni: “It Is Not Possible To Say I Would Never Remarry” – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Lagos, has opened up on remarrying and parenting following the death of his wife. In a recent interview, he revealed that while he is currently content with his life as it is, he remains open to the idea of remarriage, but only when his children are older, as he is fully dedicated to raising and caring for them. He also disclosed that his daughter has warned him against remarrying. He said: “It is not possible…

I Received Threats And Lost 10,000 Ghanaian Followers After Yvonne Nelson Allegations – Iyanya Nigerian singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, aka Iyanya, has revealed that he received several threats after his ex-Ghanaian girlfriend, actress Yvonne Nelson alleged that his infidelity was the reason for their break up. KOKO TV NG recalls that Yvonne in her book ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ claimed that her relationship with Iyanya crashed after she found out that the singer was cheating on her with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. In a recent interview with GHOne TV, Iyanya said he received threats and also lost almost 10,000…

Taaooma Open Up On Why She Ventured Into Music Famous skit maker, Maryam Akpaogaki known professionally as Taaooma, shares the reasons behind her interest in the music industry. During her appearance as a guest on an episode of The Leaderboard podcast, hosted by Fisayo Fosudo, Taaooma revealed her motivation for venturing into the world of music. The multi-talented content creator explained that she decided to venture into music because she believed it would be more fitting to incorporate her own songs into her skits, rather than relying on music from other artists. For me, entertainment is freedom. You can do…

Houston City declares July 7 Davido Day In a remarkable honour to Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido, the city of Houston has officially declared every July 7th as ‘Davido Day.’ The honor comes in recognition of Davido‘s significant contributions to the music industry and his recent electrifying performance at the Toyota Center, Houston. Following a sold-out show that left the city pulsating with energy, Mayor Sylvester Turner signed the declaration, praising Davido for his outstanding talent, global impact, and dedication to his craft. The singer, who is currently on tour promoting his new album, enthralled fans in Houston with a show…

Nigeria and South African Music histories The history of music in Nigeria and South Africa are rich and varied, with each country having its own musical traditions and developments. Here’s a quick rundown of Nigerian and South African musical histories: Nigerian Music History: Nigeria boasts a thriving and powerful music culture that has had an impact not only in Africa but even beyond. Nigerian music incorporates aspects of Western genres such as highlife, jazz, and, subsequently, hip-hop and R&B while drawing on native Nigerian rhythms and instruments. Traditional Nigerian music is diverse, with unique musical genres belonging to different ethnic…

I’ve had failed marriage with three kids, but nobody knows — Jim Iyke ‘I thought my career had ended after the encounter’ Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed that he had a failed marriage, despite having three, but not many people know about the personal issue. Jim Iyke made this revelation while speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. The father of three stated that his marriage failed due to the death of his mother, adding that he was the cause of his marriage failure. He said, while grieving over his mother’s death, he emotionally abandoned his partner,…