African music industry

At US president’s advisory event, Davido, Dakore, advocate for creative exports, cultural exchange

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At US president’s advisory event, Davido, Dakore, advocate for creative exports, cultural exchange

Nigerian celebrities David Adeleke, Dakore Akande, Zulu Oyibo and Idris Olorunnibe have called for more robust creative exports, cultural exchanges, joint productions, and better support for the entertainment industry. Their advocacy was made known at an event in Lagos on Monday, organised by the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States … Read more

Chocolate City celebrates 50 Years of Hip-hop with star-studded Cypher

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Chocolate City celebrates 50 Years of Hip-hop with star-studded Cypher

In a tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip-hop, Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, has announced the release of the Chocolate City Cypher. A cypher is a gathering of talented rappers who create music and express themselves through freestyle lyrics over a beat. It’s a celebration of creativity, … Read more