Nigerian award-winning artist Davido has been recognized as one of the most influential people in Africa for the year 2023, according to a list released by the media outlet Africa Report. In the company of notable figures such as Aliko Dangote and Wole Soyinka, Davido secured his place based on his significant contributions to Africa and his global importance and recognition.

This ranking positions Davido as the highest-ranked Nigerian artist on the list, a distinction that doesn’t come as a surprise to many. The artist has had a remarkable year in 2023, marked by the release of his fourth studio album, “Timeless,” which has consistently set new records and pushed boundaries.

His personal milestones, including the birth of his twin children, coupled with a Grammy nomination, have further elevated his stature.

In 2023, Davido has raised the bar for Nigerian artists, turning Africa into his playground and delivering performances across different parts of the continent, with Nigeria prominently featured in his endeavors.

 

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Nigerian singer, songwriter, stage performer and author Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, has revealed the truth about the Chocolate City record label deal and some behind-the-scenes events with his former record label.

The musician shared a lot of details regarding his time at his former record company, Chocolate City.

It is no longer news that the singer-songwriter was sued by his former label for breach of contract after leaving the label.

Brymo, who in several interviews has made it known that Chocolate City was not meeting up with the signed contract, hence the reason for leaving, also stated in the most recent interview that he won the case against the label even though a court judgement was not given.

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In a recent interview with ace media personality Quincy Jonze, Brymo made it known that even after leaving the label, the institution has failed to pay him a dime in the form of royalties for his second studio album ‘Son of A Kapenta’ that he recorded with them, which included smashing tunes like ‘Ara’ and ‘Goodmorning’.

Brymo, who has been confirmed to act in Wole Soyinka’s ‘The King’s Horseman,‘ which is set to be released later this year, also said that he would be releasing a collaborative musical project this year.

The controversial singer-songwriter also spoke about early beginnings in his career, his music, family and other interesting matters.

Watch the full interview below:

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Today the 2nd of August marks the 25th death Anniversary of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and to pay homage, Mp3bullet.ng compiles some interesting facts about the music legend.

Without a doubt, Legendary Afro-pop Singer Fela Anikulapo Kuti was one of the most influential people in the world during his time.

Not only was he an activist who stood up for what is right, but he also left behind a great deal that people will remember him for.

Although many people may be unaware of the impact he had on millions of people due to the fact that few people had the opportunity to witness his era, he will undoubtedly be missed by everyone who has heard his legendary narrative.

These are some fascinating facts about Fela Kuti that you probably were unaware of.

• Fela Kuti is the first cousin of Nigerian writer and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, as well as the brother of Olikoye Ransome Kuti, an ex-minister of health who built Nigeria’s first mental clinic, Aro Abeokuta.

• Fela’s Grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti was Nigeria’s first Gospel minister to record an album. Some of his known songs include the popular Egba Anthem, Ise Agbe, and Eje Ko Omode Wa.

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• Fela’s mother whose name is Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was also a feminist activist in the anti-colonial movement and the first woman to drive a vehicle in Nigeria. She influenced her son’s political activism.

• In 1977, Fela Kuti released the album Zombie. It was a scathing attack on Nigerian soldiers by using the zombie metaphor to describe the methods of the Nigerian military and the way, he believed, the soldiers blindly followed orders. In response, the military attacked him and threw his mother out the window of their home.

• Fela started with only one female dancer, Dele who danced solo for the band for many years.

• In 1978, Fela married 27 women in a single wedding ceremony. He would eventually divorce them all. He was briefly listed in the Guinness book of records for the most number of women married at one ceremony- 27, in 1978.

• Fela Kuti was detained in September 1984 as he prepared to board a flight from Lagos to New York for his US tour on suspicion of currency smuggling, which Amnesty International and others criticised as being politically motivated. He was designated as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. This happened during the administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

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• Fela Kuti was released 20 months after by General Ibrahim Babangida. After regaining his freedom, the Afrobeat legend divorced his 12 remaining wives, after claiming that “marriage brings envy and selfishness”.

• In the 1970s, Fela Kuti built the Kalakuta Republic, a recording studio and a residence for the many people involved with the band that he later declared free from the Nigerian state.

• He was given a brand new Mercedes Benz 280 Limo by his Record company, which he reputedly used regularly in loading up filthy firewood/charcoal used in cooking to feed the masses in his self-styled Republic.

• He was arrested 200 times and endured numerous beatings but continued to write political lyrics, producing albums before he died on August 2, 1997, in Lagos.

• A million people marched with Fela’s Coffin on its final journey to burial in his house

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Nigerian Award-winning singer and performer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, will star alongside Odunlade Adekola and other heavyweight Nollywood actors in Wole Soyinka‘s “The King’s Horseman,” a movie set to be released later in the year.

The Sonic artist will be starring in the highly-anticipated movie.

Netflix and EbonyLife film’s latest title ‘Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman’ is set to make its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

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