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Lijadu Sisters are on the comeback trail

Taiwo and Kehinde, whose 1976 'Danger' album introduced their Afrobeat style, are back in the spotlight with album reissues from New York's Knitting Factory Records.

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11 January 2012

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=12536">Chicago Tribune</a>

Cesaria Evora Dies at 70

Cesaria Evora, who won a Grammy Award in 2004 after she finally took her music to stages around the world, died Saturday. She was 70.

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18 December 2011

A Musical Call To The Polls: Vote!!

The events of the week have taught us one thing – Nigeria is slowly changing. I hope these songs inspire you to go out and vote this weekend. Let’s all join hands to change the course of Nigeria!

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15 April 2011

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The ultimate Nigerian Love song Playlist 2011 version.

I cannot believe that it has been a year since I first compiled this playlist, the first Nigerian love song playlist (at least on NVS). A lot has happened since then, but we thank GOD for everything abi?

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13 February 2011

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Village Sounds: Exploring The New Afrobeat/Featuring Interview with Jerri Jheto

This is the Nigerian Village Square, my name is Iwedi Ojinmah and I welcome you all to our December and early Xmas Podcast Today we will be exploring Afro Beat - a sound that has refused to sit still and has reemerged as a major force across the globe

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18 December 2010

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=1509">Iwedi Ojinmah</a>

Village Sounds: The Music Of BLO

BLO was officially formed in 1972 - the name coined from the confluence of the original band member’s names. The “B” Stood for Berkley on guitar, the “L” for Laolu on drums and the “O” for Odumosu who played bass.

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05 September 2010

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=1509">Iwedi Ojinmah</a>

Da Grin: Made Popular by Death

He was a Nigerian rap act who was stolen by death in a ghastly accident in his own car – Maxima. He died on April 22 2010. Until his death, his music was not popular as Da Grin is popular today.

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16 June 2010

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The Highlife Prince

The traders had waited patiently for the bands vehicles at Umungasi, and in a convoy made up of hundreds of bright new Kawasaki’s, Suzuki’s and VESPA’s complete with fluttering yellow dusters, had escorted them through the town with horns blaring to the grounds of the Ambassador

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18 April 2010

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=1509">Iwedi Ojinmah</a>

A Tale Of Two Shacks

To get the full intent of my piece it is imperative that we first of all grasp the circumstances under which we lived then. And by “then” I mean the early 70’s when Eastern Nigeria was still recuperation from the vicious flogging she had received during the Biafran war.

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28 March 2010

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=1509">Iwedi Ojinmah</a>

The Ultimate Nigerian Lovesong Playlist

It’s another valentine’s day, meaning that its time for roses, champaign, candlelit dinners, and music with strong messages of love, devotion, passion, desire and commitment. Since romance is the reason for this season, the focus of this article is the Nigerian love song.

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14 February 2010

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=4612">MovieMadam</a>

Nigerian Gospel Extravaganza (part 2).

This is the second part of our foray into the contemporary Nigerian gospel music scene. If you missed it, you can find part 1here.

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25 December 2009

<a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=4612">MovieMadam</a>

Nigerian Village Square

Music

Lijadu Sisters are on the comeback trail

Cesaria Evora Dies at 70

A Musical Call To The Polls: Vote!!

The ultimate Nigerian Love song Playlist 2011 version.

Village Sounds: Exploring The New Afrobeat/Featuring Interview with Jerri Jheto

Village Sounds: The Music Of BLO

Da Grin: Made Popular by Death

The Highlife Prince

A Tale Of Two Shacks

The Ultimate Nigerian Lovesong Playlist

Nigerian Gospel Extravaganza (part 2).

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