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By Sola Ojewusi The highly anticipated European tour of Jelili Atiku’s renowned performance, “My Orí is Kótùbà Kótùṣẹ,” will take place from July 4 – 22, 2024. This captivating one-hour performance, rooted in the Yoruba worldview and philosophy of Orí (Head) as the center of human existence, promises to deliver a profound and immersive experience across four major European cities. Atiku will be accompanied by three esteemed Babalawo (Yoruba Ifa Priests): Olúáwo Awóníran Fànìyì Ọmọ́yẹni Àyìnlá (Olú Áwo Ìsẹ̀kẹ̀, Oyo State), Oluwo Ifadare Igeadubi (Olú Áwo Isaka, Ota, Ogun State), and Awóníran Akínwùmí Ifámúyìíwá (Oyo Alaafin, Oyo State). Their collaboration…

By Sola Ojewusi The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, alongside Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Libya. This follows a draw held in South Africa on Thursday, mapping out the road to Morocco in 2025. The draw, conducted in Johannesburg, features 48 countries divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from eleven groups will qualify directly for the finals, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Morocco, as the host nation, qualifies automatically. The qualifying matches will be played over the…

By Ojukwu Emmanuel Chiadikaobi The world-renowned Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, and his longtime sweetheart Chioma Avril Rowland, fondly called Chef Chi, are gearing up for the wedding of the decade. The couple, whose romance has captured the hearts of millions, has officially kicked off their journey towards matrimony with a stunning pre-wedding photoshoot that has set social media ablaze. Davido and Chioma’s love story dates back several years, originating from a deep-seated friendship that blossomed into a romance for the ages. From their public declarations of love to their joint ventures in business…

By Ojukwu Emmanuel Chiadikaobi Isa Okonkwo, Director and Proprietor of Dar ibn Taimiyyah Islamic Homeschool and former Director of Administration at the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, reflects on his journey from Christianity to Islam and discusses the significance of Eid-el-Kabir.Isa Okonkwo, Director and Proprietor of Dar ibn Taimiyyah Islamic Homeschool and former Director of Administration at the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, reflects on his journey from Christianity to Islam and discusses the significance of Eid-el-Kabir. Isa Okonkwo, originally from Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria, shared his personal journey of conversion to…

The Secretary to the SGF Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lamented government’s inability to pay minimum wage demanded by the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. This revelation came during his address to a Christian group on Thursday, as he sought their support amid ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on the national minimum wage with the Organised Labour. In his address, Akume stated, “I can’t afford to pay my drivers N100,000 each because they are four of them, along with other dependants. Labour initially demanded N600,000, which equates to approximately N9.9 trillion for the federal…

All flags at COSON House in Ikeja, the headquarters of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Nigeria’s biggest copyright collective management organization are now flying at half-mast in celebration of the life of the great composer and lyricist, melody maker, multi-instrumentalist, sculptor, designer, performer per excellence and intellectual giant, Prof. Victor Uwaifo who just passed on at the age of 80. A condolence register has also been opened at the reception of COSON House for all those who want to pay tribute to the memory of this unique artiste described by COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji as “a legend of the…

By Babatunde Odubanwo Recently, the paramount ruler of the ancient town of Iwo, HRM Oba (Dr.) Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi (Telu I) announced plans to confer on the global acclaimed image maker and Journalist, Chief Dele Momodu, and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Mobolaji Abiodun Momodu, as Aare Tayese and Yeye Aare Tayese of Iwo kingdom. This honour bestowed on the award-winning Chief Dele Momodu and his beautiful wife, by the traditional ruler, adds to the several other feathers of his proverbial glittering cap.   A dedicated patriot whose lifelong pursuit of putting the nation’s name on the global map, Chief Momodu has…

Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji has described the great composer and lyricist, melody maker, multi-instrumentalist, sculptor, designer, performer per excellence and intellectual giant, Prof. Victor Uwaifo as “a legend of the Benin Kingdom, an icon of the Nigerian nation and an unforgettable African superstar”. Prof Uwaifo who passed on August 28, 2021 at the age of 80, was a one time member of the Board of COSON, Nigeria’s biggest copyright collective management organization Chief Okoroji also described Prof Uwaifo as his brother, older friend, confidant, professional colleague, staunch supporter and an unapologetic partner in the work…

By Bimbo Esho When it comes to musical originality one name readily comes to mind, Professor Sir Victor Uwaifo, MON Professor Sir Victor Uwaifo has immensely contributed to the musical legacy and development of Nigerian music particularly the highlife musical genre. My Dad, Mr Femi Esho who was shocked on hearing the news of the death of this musical icon reminsced how he started his musical romance with Sir Victor Uwaifo in 1962 when Sir Uwaifo was a young student of St. Gregory’s College, Obalende Lagos. According to him he said Sir Victor Uwaifo was a guitarist for EC Arinze…

The African music world today bids farewell to one of the legends, Guitar Boy Sit Victor Uwaifo. The Benin born master guitarist, composer, singer and Professor of Sculpture passed today after decades of monumental presence at the top of Nigerian highlife music. He died after a brief illness. The artist whose many popular songs became national anthems sort of and were rehashed, covered or imitated by many other artists across all genres passed at the age of 80. The Lagosian will bring you a comprehensive tribute to this icon in subsequent posts. Uwaifo is regarded as the first professional musicians…