Killa Blacko’s Second Sermon received as much airplay, love and attention as his First Sermon.

Since its release in July, almost everyone has jumped on the lyrics, some mistakenly singing it whiles others perfected with perpetual listening.

The newest person who seems to be having a craze for the song is the Odogwu himself, Nigerian’s afro-beats act, Burna Boy.

In videos sighted, Burna was lit in a club as he jammed to Blacko’s Second Sermon.

Surprisingly, he got some of the lyrics right.

Watch the video below;

A couple of weeks ago, we saw Tema-based rapper Sarkodie raising his hand in the air as he sang along during a performance from Blacko.

Video below;

Black Sheriff dropped this Second Sermon just this past July. It came after his freestyling first sermon dropped a few months before the second.

The second Sermon documents the life he suffered as a hustler who came to the big city to make money to take home.

It is motivational for many of the youth, as it spins around many of the things they are as well dealing with as they climb the success ladder.

Nigerian Afrofusion singer, Damini Ebunoluwa, popularly known as Burna Boy, will be performing at this year’s Strawberries and Creem Festival in the United Kingdom.

Founded by a group of young friends in 2014, the festival has become one of the biggest carnivals in Cambridgeshire- and is now one of the fastest-growing and most exciting events brands in the United Kingdom.

The festival seeks to celebrate cultural heritage, champion the future, and also attracts people from all walks of life in the United Kingdom. Other music stars scheduled to perform at the festival are Koffee, Bugzy Malone, Juls, Hybrid Minds, and Shy One. 

Burna Boy will also be performing at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York, the Hollywood Ball in Hollywood, One Music Fest in Atlanta, and Good Vibes Only HTX festival in Houston, USA. 

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Story By Samuel Addo-Kofi

Do you remember when the only thing you had to worry about in this life was to wake up, eat, get your fingers dirty, life heartily, sleep and repeat the same cycle the next day because you were just a child and had no responsibilities?

Sis, you gotta chill if those memories ain’t popping up because Burna Boy has delightfully served it on a platter of gold in his latest banger with the Don.

Burna says “Jazz with the record, jazz with the record
If dem like make dem chop all the tomato, dem no go ketchup…”

The song titled Question was produced by Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy who plays a cameo role in the music video.

If you are an avid and stan fan of the Odugwu himself, then you must be in the known that Burna has a way of breaking barriers and always adding a touch of afro centrism to his songs.

Question is shoot in a slum where with easy-going lucky children, evidently portraying our future leaders who are now living the lives we so enjoyed years ago.

The video in itself is colorful, electrifying, showing casing Burna’s boujee sense of style. The song is a mixture of Yoruba, Pidgin and English.

“…Anything you wish me that be your portion
Bad man no dey work o, man no be God o
Make dem dey talk am, as you dey fly like helicopter
Na by the grace of God and insha Allah we dey move ah…”

This song is his second single after the release of Kilometer. You’ve got to see Don Jazzy in his elements.

As for Burna Boy’s dentures and that smile he ended the video with, it is a story for another day.

Enjoy;

Afro-fusion is a genre that combines the aspects of West African musical styles such as Fuji music and Highlife with a focus on rhythms, vocals, and percussion. Afro-fusion developed in Ghana, Nigeria, and the UK in 2000.

Music is a spiritual thing. Music heals the mind, body, and soul, and the African Giant is known for using his voice and talent to heal. Nigerian songwriter Burna Boy is a talented artist who has never picked a pen and paper to write a song in his life. His music is all according to what he listens, sees, and feels at a particular moment. “My music just comes. It’s like someone standing there and telling me what to say”.

The African Giant fuses Dancehall, Reggae, Afrobeat, and Pop in his music

Burna Boy started singing at the age of 10 and began to create his beats. He traveled to the Northern part of Nigeria to study the musical culture of his people. He began to connect toAfrobeat legend Fela Kuti’s music which helped him shaped his signature sound(Afro-fusion).

Burna Boys tremendous talent sets him apart from other musicians in Africa

The African giant has been praised countless times for his talent when it comes to music. He can write memorable and catchymusic without stress. His music always talks about African culture and everyday life.

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Story By Samuel Addo-Kofi

In Lagos one would have thought that a Ghanaian song in recent time will never make it to its mainstream radio or even clubs but songstress Gyakie broke the jinx with her Forever hit single and since then it looks like Ghanaian songs are finding their way into the Naija market.

Recently a video of Burna boy in a Club surfaced where the grammy award winning artiste was jamming together with a lot of Nigerians to Ekorso a song by GadOne Records signed artiste Kofi Jamar from Ghana. 

As if that song was not enough, Ova Wise AKA Chariman with a Dog also got up when Jay Bahd Condemn was played by the DJ. 

Kofi Jamar could not hide his happiness as he shared the video and wrote:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQhJwqgQbh/?utm_medium=copy_link

It looks like Ghanaian music is gradually entering into the Nigerian market. Congrats guys. 

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Broadcast Journalist, Ricky Tenneson, has stated that winning Grammy Award is not just about the plaque. 

Ricky was asked by host Halifax on #BestEntertainment which airs on Okay FM 101.7  his take on the just ended 63rd Grammys. According to him, winning the Grammys comes with a lot of opportunities and values for Burna Boy. 

For him, it will have a major impact on his career for someone like him who is still active in the space. Comparing Burna Boy to Angelique Kidjo, Ricky was of the view that she is not as hot as she use to be before. Fortunately for Burna, he is still in his prime and it’s a big deal for him. 

Please watch the video below: 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMhWk43DQaJ/?igshid=1m9fk485lirpj

Actress Akuapem Poloo has jabbed Ghanaian musicians for missing out in the 63rd Grammy Awards held over the weekend. 

In a video shared on her Instagram page, the Ghanaian actress said “so where my Ghana artistes are? Now hide your face, we don’t go to Grammy with big mansion, yes you need to work hard”. 

Akuapem Poloo went further to say; “you see how Wizkid and Burna Boy have made their country proud? You always brag my new mansion, my new G-Wagon, my new Jaguar”. Please watch the video below: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMbxhi5jhLB/?igshid=15hchl1ive8no

Nigerian pop star, Burna Boy has stated that his big win is for his entire generation of Africans all over the world. 

Burna Boy took home his first Grammy, winning the award for Best Global Music Album. He delivered a stunning performance, including a medley of hit singles “Level Up”, “Onyeka” and “Ye.”

Please watch his touching acceptance speech and performance below: 

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— Ameyaw Debrah (@ameyaw112) March 14, 2021

GRAMMY 2021 PERFORMANCE https://t.co/ADgEOxrJWg

— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) March 16, 2021

The recording academy of the Grammys has announced nominations for the 2021 awards ceremony.

A lot of the artists and media had mixed reactions after the announcement. So while an artist like Dua Lipa was overwhelmed with her nominations, Burna Boy from Nigerian was super chill with the nokination in the global album of the year. The Twice as Tall man led the Africans with his Twice As Tall Album.

Check out the full list of Nominees 

Record of the Year

“Black Parade,” Beyoncé
“Colors,” Black Pumas
“Rockstar,” DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
“Say So,” Doja Cat
“Everything I Wanted,” Billie Eilish
“Don’t Start Now,” Dua Lipa
“Circles,” Post Malone
“Savage,” Megan Thee Stallion

Album of the Year

“Chilombo,” Jhené Aiko
“Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition),” Black Pumas
“Everyday Life,” Coldplay
“Djesse Vol. 3,” Jacob Collier
“Women in Music Pt. III,” Haim
“Future Nostalgia,” Dua Lipa
“Hollywood’s Bleeding,” Post Malone
“Folklore,” Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

“Black Parade,” Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk and Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)
“The Box,” Samuel Gloade and Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
“Cardigan,” Aaron Dessner and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Circles,” Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Kaan Gunesberk, Austin Post and Billy Walsh, songwriters (Post Malone)
“Don’t Start Now,” Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Dua Lipa and Emily Warren, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Everything I Wanted,” Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
“I Can’t Breathe,” Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
“If the World Was Ending,” Julia Michaels and JP Saxe, songwriters (JP Saxe featuring Julia Michaels)

Best New Artist

Ingrid Andress
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
Noah Cyrus
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Yummy,” Justin Bieber
“Say So,” Doja Cat
“Everything I Wanted,” Billie Eilish
“Don’t Start Now,” Dua Lipa
“Watermelon Sugar,” Harry Styles
“Cardigan,” Taylor Swift

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

“Un Dia (One Day),” J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and Tainy
“Intentions,” Justin Bieber featuring Quavo
“Dynamite,” BTS
“Rain on Me,” Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
“Exile,” Taylor Swift featuring Bon IverWATCHING: Recommendations on the best TV shows and films to stream and watch.Sign Up

Best Pop Vocal Album

“Changes,” Justin Bieber
“Chromatica,” Lady Gaga
“Future Nostalgia,” Dua Lipa
“Fine Line,” Harry Styles
“Folklore,” Taylor Swift

Best Rock Performance

“Shameika,” Fiona Apple
“Not,” Big Thief
“Kyoto,” Phoebe Bridgers
“The Steps,” Haim
“Stay High,” Brittany Howard
“Daylight,” Grace Potter

Best Rock Album

“A Hero’s Death,” Fontaines D.C.
“Kiwanuka,” Michael Kiwanuka
“Daylight,” Grace Potter
“Sound & Fury,” Sturgill Simpson
“The New Abnormal,” The Strokes

Best Alternative Music Album

“Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” Fiona Apple
“Hyperspace,” Beck
“Punisher,” Phoebe Bridgers
“Jamie,” Brittany Howard
“The Slow Rush,” Tame Impala

Best R&B Performance

“Lightning & Thunder,” Jhené Aiko featuring John Legend
“Black Parade,” Beyoncé
“All I Need,” Jacob Collier featuring Mahalia and Ty Dolla Sign
“Goat Head,” Brittany Howard
“See Me,” Emily King

Best R&B Song

“Better Than I Imagine,” Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello and Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello)
“Black Parade,” Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk and Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)
“Collide,” Sam Barsh, Stacey Barthe, Sonyae Elise, Olu Fann, Akil King, Josh Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar and Benedetto Rotondi, songwriters (Tiana Major9 and Earthgang)
“Do It,” Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Anton Kuhl, Victoria Monét, Scott Storch and Vincent Van Den Ende, songwriters (Chloe X Halle)
“Slow Down,” Nasri Atweh, Badriia Bourelly, Skip Marley, Ryan Williamson and Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Skip Marley and H.E.R.)

Best Progressive R&B Album

“Chilombo,” Jhené Aiko
“Ungodly Hour,” Chloe X Halle
“Free Nationals,” Free Nationals
“____ Yo Feelings,” Robert Glasper
“It Is What It Is,” Thundercat

Best Rap Performance

“Deep Reverence,” Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle
“Bop,” DaBaby
“What’s Poppin,” Jack Harlow
“The Bigger Picture,” Lil Baby
“Savage,” Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
“Dior,” Pop Smoke

Best Melodic Rap Performance

“Rockstar,” DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
“Laugh Now, Cry Later,” Drake featuring Lil Durk
“Lockdown,” Anderson .Paak
“The Box,” Roddy Ricch
“Highest in the Room,” Travis Scott

Best Rap Song

“The Bigger Picture,” Dominique Jones, Noah Pettigrew and Rai’shaun Williams, songwriters (Lil Baby)
“The Box,” Samuel Gloade and Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
“Laugh Now, Cry Later,” Durk Banks, Rogét Chahayed, Aubrey Graham, Daveon Jackson, Ron LaTour and Ryan Martinez, songwriters (Drake featuring Lil Durk)
“Rockstar,” Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Ross Joseph Portaro IV and Rodrick Moore, songwriters (DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch)
“Savage,” Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe and Anthony White, songwriters (Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé)

Best Rap Album

“Black Habits,” D Smoke
“Alfredo,” Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist
“A Written Testimony,” Jay Electronica
“King’s Disease,” Nas
“The Allegory,” Royce Da 5’9”

Best Country Solo Performance

“Stick That in Your Country Song,” Eric Church
“Who You Thought I Was,” Brandy Clark
“When My Amy Prays,” Vince Gill
“Black Like Me,” Mickey Guyton
“Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert

Best Country Song

“Bluebird,” Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby and Miranda Lambert, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
“The Bones,” Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, songwriters (Maren Morris)
“Crowded Table,” Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna, songwriters (The Highwomen)
“More Hearts Than Mine,” Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis and Derrick Southerland, songwriters (Ingrid Andress)
“Some People Do,” Jesse Frasure, Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey and Thomas Rhett, songwriters (Old Dominion)

Best Country Album

Lady Like,” Ingrid Andress
“Your Life Is a Record,” Brandy Clark
“Wildcard,” Miranda Lambert
“Nightfall,” Little Big Town
“Never Will,” Ashley McBryde

Best Latin Pop or Urban Album

“YHLQMDLG,” Bad Bunny
“Por Primera Vez,” Camilo
“Mesa Para Dos,” Kany García
“Pausa,” Ricky Martin
“3:33,” Debi Nova

Best American Roots Performance

“Colors,” Black Pumas
“Deep in Love,” Bonny Light Horseman
“Short and Sweet,” Brittany Howard
“I’ll Be Gone,” Norah Jones and Mavis Staples
“I Remember Everything,” John Prine

Best Global Music Album

“Fu Chronicles,” Antibalas
“Twice as Tall,” Burna Boy
“Agora,” Bebel Gilberto
“Love Letters,” Anoushka Shankar
“Amadjar,” Tinariwen

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Jack Antonoff
Dan Auerbach
Dave Cobb
Flying Lotus
Andrew Watt

Best Music Film

“Beastie Boys Story,” Beastie Boys
“Black Is King,” Beyoncé
“We Are Freestyle Love Supreme,” Freestyle Love Supreme
“Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” Linda Ronstadt
“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” ZZ Top

See the full list of nominees at the Grammys’ website.

Credit: www.nytimes.com

Star boy Wizkid known in real life as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun has over the years churned out many hits such as Caro, Show you the money, Fever, Ojuelegbe, and many others so it was a big deal to his fans when he announced his made in Lagos album this year. 

Made in Lagos was originally scheduled for release on October 15, but WizKid delayed the project to show respect to for activists protesting police brutality in his native Nigeria. 

The idea for October 15 was to celebrate the birthday of Fela Kuti the late Afrobeat Legend but the whole end SARS protests killed the joy and excitement the album would have had if it had dropped on Fela Kuti’s birthday. 

Wizkid FC as his fans are called could not wait for October 30, the new date announced by Wizkid for the Made in Lagos album to be officially out. 

Fans anticipation for the album went up two times than it previously did simply because they have been waiting for a long time and if you waiting for an album from Africa’s Star boy you know the hype will meet the body of work. 

On October 15, Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album was finally out on 11:11pm. The myth behind the time is that when ever it is 11: 11 and you make a wish it will come true. The latter is a world superstition that works for those who believe and use that myth. 

So obviously Wizkid was answering the wish of his fans with the album. After so the long wait, the much waited for Made in Lagos album was out and fans got what they deserve. 

The new Wizkid album received mixed feeling as many on social media tagged the album as Normal. Some Nigerian pundits also called it a great body of work and friends of Wizkid, the likes of Davido, Burna Boy, and others also congratulated him for his beautiful work. 

How ever the majority of fans think that the album is an average one and Wizkid could have done better. 

For all the reasons why you will not like this new album – Made in Lagos by Wizkid, here are five (5) reasons to consider before listening to the album by Wizkid. 

This is OneplayAfrica review of the new Wizkid – Made in Lagos album. 

1. The album is set in an Afrobeat tune. What we mean is, if the Album had dropped on October 15, a lot of people would have understood the direction for the album. The date does not affect the music, we know that but the direction for the album Is afrobeat one that we know Wizkid is great at. A song like Fever, tells us that Wizkid is staying in his own Afrobeats niche, and with this album, he did the same. 
2. The Mood for the Album was SLOW JAM. This second point is proved from the first song on the album – Reckless down to Grace the last song of the album. The songs are 80% slow jam sounds, meaning if you not a fan of slow jam or what some call Laid back music you will not appreciate this great body of work. 
3. Made in Lagos can pass for an alternative Afrobeat album without a doubt. Wizkid is known for commercial success such as ‘Socco’, ‘Nowo’, Azonto, and the lists are endless so for him to toll the line of a slow jam afrobeat takes most of the songs away from the mainstream to the alternative. The album has a niche and it is only people in that circle who can relate 💯 to the songs on the album. 
4. The Collaborations: All the artists’ features on the album have some slow jam rhythm vibe in them. Names like Damian Marley, HER, Burna Boy, and Ella Mai should tell you that he was from the word go looking at staying in the slow jam, alternative afrobeat kinda album. Burna Boy who just released his album – Twice as Tall also stayed in the lane of slow jam for most of the songs on the album. Ella Mai an RNB award-winning singer, sings mostly slow jam RNB songs. Her hit song Booed up, is a typical RNB slow jam. 
5. The Productions: Many Fans of wizkid were looking forward to commercial production at a point but they were Swerved. Wizkid stayed in the same BPM range throughout all the songs – meaning if you not a true lover of music the productions might not appeal to you. 

The new Wizkid album is not one that will give your feet something to move to quickly but if you love music and appreciates the arts, you will enjoy this new tape. 

For song arrangement, Wizkid got it right because the songs are arranged to tell you a certain story-musically.

Did the songs on the album tell us why the tape is called made in Lagos – No, but it passes as giving the album originality and giving the artist a trace as an African from Lagos. 

Were we impressed with the album – Yes. Is it something that we can play over and over again – Yes and will it grow to become a mainstream album – No.

We believe that the album will stay as it is – Alternative sound and might not get more than three-four songs standing out giving wizkid the commercial success he had in the past with so many songs. 

In all, this is a great body of work and one that needs attention. Enjoy the brand new album from Wizkid – Made in Lagos Album. 

https://audiomack.com/wizkid/album/made-in-lagos