Entertainment
Popular Secular Songs That Appeal To Gospel Clan
The Music industry in Nigeria is all encompassing as it covers various hip-hop, RnB, Afro-beat, dancehall, reggae among others. There are notable Nigerian music stars that have released songs that rule both the secular and gospel genres. These songs are loved and appreciated in most social circles such as clubs and other social events as well as embraced in religious class. They include the following:
- Korede Bello – Godwin
‘Godwin’ is by far the biggest song Korede Bello has ever done and the song blew him into limelight and a favorite among almost every Nigerian. The song which was released in January 2015 talks about how Godwins in every situation, a picture that almost every Nigerian can associate with.
2.Darey Alade – Pray For Me
Pray for me is another remarkable song by Dare Alade and this is one of our favourites. Talk about a song, that was beautifully written and sung, then ‘Pray for me’ is what you are talking about. Darey featured the Soweto Gospel Choir and had an eyecandy video for the song which has been getting massive airplays across the continent.
3.Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well
‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo is one powerful song by the singer that shows off his vocal prowess. The song was produced by Super talented Cobhams Asuquo.
4.Adekunle Gold – Pick Up
Adekunle Gold has had a steady rise. Since he released his debut single titled ‘Sade’. The singer showed again that he has what it takes to take it to the top when he dropped the single ‘Pick Up’. The song which features the Yoruba language talks about how he wants God to change his story. The song also has a remarkable video and is a favourite among Nigerians.
5.Phyno – Fada Fada
Phyno is one of Nigeria’s popular indigenous rapper and he continues to show his versatility when he released his Ghetto gospel song titled ‘Fada Fada, a song he featured his business partner and most collaborated artist, Olamide to deliver. The song is a favorite among Nigerians and Phyno recently revealed that he’s been invited to churches severally to perform the song.
6.Yemi Alade – Nagode
Yemi Alade is one of Africa’s leading female singers. The vocal powerhouse dropped the song ‘Nagode’ and it instantly became a hit. The song was produced by selebobo and was released in July, 2015.
7.Chidinma – If No Be God
The singer has since carved a niche for herself in the music industry. The singer who said she was born blind decided to thank God with this powerful song titled, ‘if No Be God’. Many of her fans can relate to the song because of Chidinma’s ordeal when she was born without sight and how she managed to see.
8.Humble Smith – Osinachi
Humble Smith rose to fame with the release of his powerful song titled ‘Osinachi’ and even became an industry favorite when he enlisted Davido to be on the remix. Davido took shots at Dele Momodu in the song, which some fans didn’t like at all as they felt a song as great as that should not have been remixed. Osinachi is a favouriet and Humbles. He has performed the song at a number of churches too.
9.Jaywon-This Year
Jaywon’s music career cannot be talked about without talking about the biggest song of his career titled ‘This Year’. The song, talks about what he wants from God in the new year and is still a favourite among all age grades.
10.Dagrin Ft Omawumi – ThankGod
Da Grin may be gone, but one of the remarkable songs the rapper ever released was ‘Thank God’ off his second album ‘CEO’ (Chief Executive Omo-ita). The song talks about DaGrin’s experience and ordeal growing up as he thanked God for how far he had come in life despite all odds.
Entertainment
Davido Narrates How His Song Became President’s Ringtone
Nigerian megastar, Davido shares how his father recognised that his music was getting big.
Davido says his hit single ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone
During an interview with newsmen, Davido spoke on the early days of his career and how he eventually got his father’s approval to make music.
The Grammy nominee shared the familiar story of how he left school in Atlanta and returned to Nigeria to pursue music without his father’s blessing which later led to his business mogul dad getting him arrested.
“I don’t think he did not want me to do music, he just wanted me to be successful as whatever I did because he got a blueprint for me already,” Davido said on his father’s early reaction to his decision to make music.
“He is so supportive and he checks on everything…My dad picks my album. When I am done, I send him all the tracks and my dad goes through all the records and gives me a paragraph each,” Davido narrates the personal interest and support his Dad gives him.
“My dad gave me the name Davido…The first show I did, he arrested me, the fans, the promoters,” Davido said laughing as he narrated the story of how his father got him arrested after he returned to Nigeria without his consent and had his first show as a 17-year-old. “He just wanted me to finish school,” Davido added about his father’s insistence that he get a university degree.
The three time Grammy nominee was asked when his father recognised that his music was getting big and he revealed it was when his hit song ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone.
“When my song was the president’s ringtone,” Davido said.
While he did not mention the president or the country, Davido is likely referring to the exploit of former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan who was the head of state between 2010 – 2015.
During the interview, Davido also mentioned his plans as a businessman beyond music. He revealed he had a production house called Coco House which he describes as a media house for creatives. He also added that he intends to get into crypto.
Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s New Film Premiers, Dec
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has announced that her upcoming film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, a spinoff from the Jenifa franchise will premiere in December.
“Been long you saw Jenifa!!!!” Akindele said.
While a December premiere is confirmed, details on the film remain unknown. However, the new title, Everybody Loves Jenifa, suggests a potential return to the core elements that have made the franchise popular. With Akindele leading the creative team, viewers can anticipate the return of familiar characters and humorous storylines.
The sitcom, Jenifa’s Diary has been a major Nigerian television show since its debut in 2015. The series centres around the main character played by Akindele, and has featured Folarin “Falz” Falana, Lolo, Juliana Olayode, Lota Chukwu, Paschaline Alex Okoli, and late Aderounmu Adejumoke.
The Tide Entertainment reports that it has also had spin-offs and sequels like Aiyetoro Town (2019), which is set in Jenifa’s village, and Jenifa on Lockdown (2021).
Akindele played Jenifa in the first film in the franchise, Jenifa (2008), a village girl who travelled to the city in pursuit of fortune. Muhydeen S. Ayinde directed the movie.
The movie was nominated for four Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009 including, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Nigerian Film. For her performance in this movie, Akindele took home the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Entertainment
Halliday Attributes Collaboration Hindrance To Sentiments, Others
The convener, South South Media Week, Tammmy Halliday has attributed the lack of unity and collaboration in the PortHarcourt entertainment industry to sentiments, baggages and trust issues.
He made this known yesterday, during an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to him, some things that spur baggages are family background, personal experience with colleagues or other people, saying that when someone has been reaped or used by any of his colleagues or someone else, he might not want to work with some other persons because of trust issue.
This goes along with baggages, where he now sees his other colleagues as one and same with the one who used him and so this continues to hinder collaborations in the industry.
He advised that as an entertainer you should get better, visible and exposed as the industry required.
He said that the key factor that can help collaboration is growth, explaining that growth would make entertainers live beyond baggages, adding that if you are good at what you do, and know what you want and where you are going with it , then you are good to go.
“You can seek an advice from a legal practitioner, professional or a senior colleagues to ensure that you (entertainer) get it right.
It is not a bad idea to serve or work with someone, because you serve to rise in the industry. You have to be well rooted, but, you should be able to know want you want and where you are going with what you do, this will help you move on, when it is no longer working for you, otherwise, you will remain there and keep complaining and then it gets to that point where you begin to see that person as a reaper,” he said.
Mr Halliday who also do corporate social responsibility award via his platform, South South Media Week stated that critical communication is important in any situation, with a critical approach, no doubt you will always be on the right track.
Speaking on criteria for awarding awards, he maintained that it is on numbers, affiliations, fanbase, followership, association and sales of the person or organisation in question, saying that these also works for collaboration with an artiste, because they are factors that facilitate growth in the industry.
Categories of award that are awarded through the platform includes, entrepreneur award of the year, innovation award of the year and others.
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