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05/01/2025

Nigeria 1976;

Construction photo of Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos.

(Former Race Course) with image taken from Western House on a cloudy harmattan morning.

Source: Longshed

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Tafawa Balewa square was built by Cappa & D'Alberto.

Cappa & D'Alberto was established by Pietro Cappa and Viginio D'Alberto in 1932, immigrants from Italy who settled in Nigeria.

D'Alberto was born in Roasio and Cappa was born in Gifflenga. Both businessmen had similar path to Africa, Cappa emigrated to British West Africa in 1924 and originally worked in Ghana before settling in Nigeria. While D'Alberto came to Ghana in 1929 before arriving in Nigeria in 1931.

In the post-independence period, the firm built supporting housing facilities for construction workers at Kainji dam, NEPA office, Marina, Tafawa Balewa Square and was involved in the construction of the National Stadium at Surulere.

The company also built factories including Dunlop in Ikeja and Arewa Textile, Kaduna.

The firm's work at Kainji also included New Bussa township and resettlement of residents affected by the dam.

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26/12/2024

Segun Bucknor (born March 29, 1946, in Lagos, Nigeria) was a renowned Nigerian musician, journalist, and political activist who played a pivotal role in popularizing the soul and afro-soul music genres in Nigeria during the 1960s and 1970s. He was educated at King's College in Lagos and later attended Columbia University in New York, where he was exposed to American soul music, which greatly influenced his musical style.

Upon returning to Nigeria, Bucknor formed the band Segun Bucknor and the Assembly, which later evolved into Segun Bucknor and the Revolution. His music was characterized by politically charged lyrics that addressed social issues in Nigeria, resonating with the country's evolving political landscape. However, despite his innovative contributions to the Nigerian music scene, Bucknor's career was often overshadowed by comparisons to his contemporary, Fela Kuti, who was considered the king of afrobeat.

In addition to his musical career, Bucknor was also a journalist and a family man. He was married to Sola Bucknor, and they had two daughters: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, a businesswoman, and Tosyn Bucknor, a media personality.

Bucknor's health began to decline in his later years, and he passed away on August 11, 2017, in Lagos, Nigeria. Despite the challenges he faced, his legacy continues to influence Nigerian music, and his works remain a testament to his talent and commitment to addressing societal issues through art.

Credit; historical africa Yoruba
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20/12/2024

"I SHOULD HAVE GIVEN WIZKID A LISTENING EAR"

-Banky W finally drops an apology to Wizkid

"It's been years past now, E.M.E has been inactive. I missed those days of the baddest boy, with Wizkid and Skales by my side.

I remember Late OJB Jezreel telling me to bank on Wizkid because his future is very bright considering how he finished work with M.I on Fast money fast cars.

I took him in, gave him a home in EME because EME originated from Albany, and our mission was to take off talents from the projects and brand them into the American class.

Wizkid wanted to be an Afro version of Sean Kingston and a blend of Fela Kuti.

It wasn't an easy task on EME considering that we had a fight to first beat Kennis, Mo'Hits and Chocolate City who had the Industry Kings and other independent artists putting the work to have a space in the table.

Just imagine trying to bring a western concept into an Industry with Kings like; Terry G, Timaya, D'Banj, 2Baba, Wande Coal, Ice-Prince and M.I... A market where you just have to make what I call a "Melodious Noise" to be heard.

Strategically, I made my way through with Mo'Hits records who happened to be the Topdog of that era and I secured a collaboration with D'Prince and Wande Coal on Wizkid.

You see up till this day many people do not know, we (Don Jazzy) strategically had Wande Coal on hold for Wizkid to drop the Star Boy album as Wande Coal was just about to drop an album after Mushin to Mohitz. We did that because; at that point in time a Wizkid album cannot stand rivalry with a Wande album together in the market.

I made sure the three best producers the Industry had that time are included in the Wizkid's project.

I pushed the Wizkid first single in the 3 Major cities of Nigeria; Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. Paying almost all OAP's, DJ's and Radio Personalities in those cities to push the new sound into the ears of people who were used to sounds from Terry G and Timaya.

It wasn't an easy task as I almost went bankrupt.

24/11/2024

Meet Bukola Elemide, professionally known as Aṣa, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and recording artist celebrated for her distinctive blend of soul, jazz, and traditional Nigerian influences. Born on September 17, 1982, in Paris, Aṣa's parents hailed from Ogun State, Nigeria.

Aṣa's early life was marked by a rich musical environment. Her father, a cinematographer, had an extensive record collection featuring iconic artists like Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, and Aretha Franklin, which deeply inspired her musical style. At 18, Aṣa returned to Paris, where she began her journey as a professional artist.

Aṣa's music career took off in 2004 when she met her manager, Janet Nwose. She was introduced to producer Cobhams Asuquo, who worked on her debut album. Aṣa's first single, "Eyé Adaba", gained significant airplay in Nigeria. Her self-titled debut album, Aṣa (Asha), was released in 2007 and achieved global success, winning the French Constantin Award in 2008.

Aṣa's discography includes:

- Aṣa (2007) - featuring hits like "Fire on the Mountain" and "Jailer"
- Beautiful Imperfection (2010) - including the lead single "Be My Man"
- Bed of Stone (2014) - featuring singles like "Dead Again" and "Eyo"
- Lucid (2019) - showcasing her lyrical depth and artistic evolution
- V (2022) - featuring collaborations with Wizkid, The Cavemen, and Amaarae

Aṣa is renowned for her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and ability to fuse African rhythms with international genres. With over 400,000 albums sold worldwide, Aṣa continues to influence a new generation of artists.

Her music reflects themes of love, hope, and societal issues, resonating with fans across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

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24/11/2024

Buju Banton was right! Afrobeats isn't speaking for Nigerians at all. No artiste is talking about the plights of Nigerians currently. They're just singing about women & parties in a country where over 100M people are in poverty.

When Buju spoke about Afrobeats, they came for his head. But man was absolutely right. There's nothing to learn from Afrobeats. It's making zero contribution to our national life. Sad.

For those who missed Buju Banton's comments on Afrobeats, see it below:

"Afrobeats is not uplifting Africa. It's not freeing the minds of the people. Yes, the artistes are making money, but what would be said of them when they're gone? When they couldn't use their music to uplift their people."

© Daniel Oki

24/10/2024

When you talk about afrobeats sensational stars that has set records and you didn't mention 2Face idibia then your list is not valid.

Just like P-square, D'banj, flavor and many others 2Face remains one of the biggest artists Africa has generated.
Till date he's music is still been played in every parts of Africa and most of he's song's that has crossed over 10 years+ still sound's fresh like it was recorded a nights ago.

Song's like!!
-True love
-If love is a crime
-Rain drops
And the biggest of them all -African queen.

He's the king of Africa love songs and till date no artists can outshine him when it comes to writing down lyrics.

Let's celebrate the legend he deserves it.

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11/10/2024

🇳🇬🗣️ John Obi Mikel: "My dad got kidnapped while I was playing for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia."

"We were about to play against Argentina. Two hours before the game I got a phone call from my brother saying my dad got kidnapped."

"The first time he was kidnapped was shocking, but the second time was even more shocking because I was about to go into one of the biggest games of my life."

“I couldn't leave the room. I couldn't tell anybody. I was alone in the room for about 30 minutes, thinking what am I going to do?"

"But we're about to go into the biggest game of our lives. We're about to play against Lionel Messi and Argentina."

"Chelsea were very supportive. I remember Roman Abramovich saying 'do you want me to send people over? Because I know if I send people over, I can get your dad out' — I was like, how are you going to do this?"

"He said don't worry about that. Just let me know if you want that option, I can do it."

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4/5 days after the game, John's father was released and rescued by police.

Chelsea will forever miss Abramovich. The man was different 😢

©Sport Recap

01/09/2024

Uruguayan 🇺🇾 Side, Club Nacional de Football President Has Announced That Juan Izquierdo's Family Will Receive The Player Weekly Salary Until His Contract Expires In 2032

Once The Player Contract Expires In 2032, The Club Will Still Continue To Give His Family A Sum Of Money

The 27-Year Old Defender Suffered A Cardiac Arrhythmia And Collapsed In the Middle Of The Match Between Club Nacional de Football Vs San Paulo In The Second Leg Of The Copa Libertadores Round Of 16 & Sadly Passed Away In Hospital 5 Days Later

May His Soul Rest In Peace 💔

It's more than a game⚽️🥺🫶🏼Gret Gesture from Club Nacional

© Fabrizio Romano

15/05/2024

Throwback ⏳

20 years ago today on May 15th 2004, Innocent Idibia (2BABA) fka 2 Face released his first solo album 'Face to Face' under Kennis Music Records.

The album which had hits like African Queen, Nfana Ibaga, Right Here, Ole, etc was largely produced by the late OJB Jezreel and is rightly considered by many to be the album that paved way for the present day success of Afrobeat as a genre.

Said to have sold over 2 million units, the album gained commercial success across Africa and later crossed into Europe with the hit song African Queen used as a sound track for the American movie Phat Girls while the legendary Bennie man featured on the remix of Nfana Ibaga, one of the first international collaborations of that generation.

In 2005, the album made 2 Face to be the first African to win the MTV Europe Music Awards. He would also win the World Music Awards, BET, and MOBO Awards as the best African Act.

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15/05/2024

Actress Stella Damasus' second daughter, Angelica Aboderin, graduates from Columbia University and gets a full scholarship to an Ivy League college. As a result of her excellent grades👏👏

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12/03/2024

2Baba parts ways with longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, famously known as 2Baba, has parted ways with his longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe, the CEO of talent management company, Now Muzik.

The duo disclosed this in a joint statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday by Now Muzik.

According to the statement, the mutual disagreement is with immediate effect.

Omorogbe expressed appreciation to 2Baba, saying working with him was “beyond work.”

While relishing his achievements with 2Baba in the two decades of their partnership, he promised that he and his company would continue to support the singer from the sidelines.

On his part, 2Baba said he “owes a lot of my career success to Efe and his team at Now Muzik.”

He said he remains grateful “but every good thing must come to an end.”

recalls that 2Baba signed with Now Muzik management following his exit from The Plantashun Boiz in 2004.

The singer will now be represented by his new management company, Hypertek Digital

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26/02/2024

🇳🇬 Troost-Ekong on CNN: 🗣 "I had already decided to quit the Super Eagles, but Alex Iwobi convinced me to come back.

"I spoke with some of the players I have been with in the national team for a long time, such as Alex Iwobi and Leon Balogun.

They all expressed that they believed it would be a loss if I left and that they thought I still had much to offer."

" This made me reflect on my younger self when I first joined the team, giving my younger self a better ending. So, that's what changed my mind in the end."
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16/02/2024

Do you know?
In FIFA ranking for January 2024,

NIGERIA-->28TH IN THE WORLD

GHANA--> 67TH IN THE WORLD

67-28=39......

Meaning after Nigeria, you'll count 38 countries that Nigeria is better than before you mention Ghana......

God bless NIGERIA.....✍️
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10/02/2024

AS WE APPROACH THE FINALS OF THE AFCON;
It is a National pride when your country or club sides wins a tournament for lovers of football. It is a thing to brag about making it a point of discussion among your counterparts that the team you are supporting wins, but do not put your heart to it. In the recent times we have had series of death cases, families and folks loosing their loved ones in the event of a game which has put so many into mourning.
HOW DO I WATCH THE FINAL?
1. If you are emotional do not watch the final. Do not go to a viewing centre. Find something else, another activity to distract you.

2. Check your blood pressure; Do you have hypertension or hypotension? Check it to ascertain your blood pressure level. If it requires you to go home and sleep at home and rest, please do that.

3. Do not put your heart in it. Prepare your heart and your mind to know that there will always be a looser and there will always be a winner. Whatever result that comes, take it in good faith.

4. Know that the people playing the football are doing their work, their occupation and their means of livelihood. Whether they win or loose their occupation continues. They will always have other opportunities and other tournament to play. You have a job and a family who look up to you. Do not put your heart in it.

5. Talk to yourself, speak to your mind and heart and say there is always a winner and there is always a looser. If your country wins fine, if they loose fine. Life continues.

6. Do not gamble with your house, properties, children, because you want to watch football. Your sure odds may fail you, but let your life and destiny be preserved.
May God comfort every family that is bereaved. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to them. May their souls rest in peace. Amen.

© Mark Okenge

01/09/2023

Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of Nigeria's Flag is Dead.

According to the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Pa. Akinkunmi, aged 93, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness.

©Naija Biography

15/08/2023

The Northern Nigerian Publishing Company Limited is one of the oldest publishing company in Northern Nigeria base in Zaria.

The company is the second publishing company in Northern Nigeria after Northern Provinces Newsheet established in Kano that are publishing books in Ajami and Hausa.

Most of its publication focused on Nigerian Books, especially Books that are related to Hausa language, the Company has published books for well-known Hausa authors of Northern Nigeria, including Magana Jari Ce, Ruwan Bagaja by Abubakar Imam, Ganɗoki by Muhammadu Bello Kagara, other Books include Shaihu Umar, Jiki Magayi . The company is the first Nigerian Publishing Company to produce a Hausa Book in the year 1934 called Ruwan Bagaja by Bello Kagara. and the most populous Hausa story book Magana Jari ce.

©North Book

13/08/2023

RUTH KADIRI IS A LEGEND

Ruth Kadiri has given Nollywood some two new talents . People are loving Ruth Kadiri not only for her consistency and great movies but for the fact that she is able to fish out new talents and make them great . Chidiike and Eron are currently making waves in the industry. They are bagging movie roles left and right now all thanks to Ruth Kadiri

Dear Record labels and Movie producers , sometimes the public is tired of the old faces , get young talents and make them great and you’ll see how much the public will support you .

© Zamani's Blog

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