How time flies and how much things have changed for Simi in the past four years. The X3M Music artiste is one of the finest female talents out of Africa.

A series of tweets from four years ago have surfaced when Simi was very much an upcoming artiste. In those tweets Simi was begging Don Jazzy to take a listen to her mixtape. It so happens that the Mavin Records boss, didn’t not respond favourably to her

See tweets here >> https://locaatunes.com/news/tweets-emerge-where-simi-begged-don-jazzy-as-an-upcoming-artiste-four-years-ago/

Controversial Nigerian singer Brymo talks to Sunday Scoop about performing naked on stage in London. The ‘Heya’ crooner also revealed that he was given a recording deal by Sony Music which he turned down for another international label.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/news/i-was-offered-a-deal-by-sony-but-i-rejected-it-brymo/

Famous rapper Lil Wayne has revealed why Drake was not in his new album ‘Tha Carter V’

The Young Money head honcho made this known during an interview with media veteran Elliot Wilson in his hometown of New Orleans – for the latest installment of TIDAL’s #CRWN interview series on Wednesday night, October 3.

The duo spoke about a range of topics including his strained relationship with Birdman and the long road to the release of the highly anticipated fifth installment of Tha Carter series.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/lil-wayne-reveals-why-drake-wasnt-featured-on-tha-carter-v/

The 2018 American Music Awards are almost here!

In just a few days, Tracee Ellis Ross will take the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to host the annual ceremony, honoring music’s top artists. Over the years, the award show has been a place where celeb couples have enjoyed a date night.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane with the list below!

https://locaatunes.com/foreign/8-former-celeb-couples-who-attended-the-american-music-awards-together/

Kim Kardashian’s Bodyguard Sued for $6.1M Over Paris Robbery The “KUWTK” star’s former security chief, Pascal Duvier, is being sued for $6.1 million for negligence [..]

Watch clip here >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/kim-kardashians-bodyguard-sued-for-6-1m-over-paris-robbery/

“It’s an interesting time in my life. It’s a transition, for sure. It’s been a decade.”

It’s hard to believe that Lady Gaga first released “Just Dance” in the summer of 2008, blazing onto the pop culture scene with her hair fashioned into a bow and introducing the world to a “disco stick.” Oh, how far she’s come.

Gaga, whose real name Stefani Germanotta, has accomplished more in those 10 years than many have achieved in their entire careers. But tomorrow, the 32-year-old pop icon begins a whole new chapter of her already impressive career, and it could be her most successful and ambitious one yet.

Watch clip here >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/how-lady-gaga-overcame-the-toughest-years-of-her-life/

This Has been a trinity of mixtapes for the Turn Up Initiator as He promised earlier this month to HIT Us With three solid mixtapes which switches up the Turn Up With Vibes Only. You Have Heard The Best Of Burna Boy, Fall In Love Mixtape, You Have Also Grooved To The EDM Afro Mixtapes, One More Wave To Go Is This New Mixtape By The Turn Up Initiator, The Best Of WCezzzy, The Best Well Selected Songs From The Soft, Silky, Sleek Sounding Wande Coal.

Enjoy, Vibe & Get Ready To Be Charged Into Your Falling In Love Emotions When Does Wande’s Love Vibes Hits You With The Turn Up Initiator’s Well Orchestrated Shuffles.

Download here >> https://locaatunes.com/music/mixtape/dj-latitude-best-of-wande-coal-mixtape/

Popular rapper Cardi B turned herself in to the police on Monday, October 1, in New York, where she was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors in connection with a strip club fight in August.

TMZ reports that the Bronx rapper handed herself into the NYPD after allegedly instigating a fight at Angels Strip Club in Queens on August 29.

The 25-year-old star was in the Angels Strip Club in Queens on that day when someone in her group lobbed furniture inside the night club, causing an employee to suffer “some bruising to her legs,” police said.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/cardi-b-arrested-charged-over-strip-club-fight-in-new-york/

Former Chocolate City artiste Brymo makes music news headlines again as he goes against the norm in his recent show in the UK. This wouldn’t be the first time he made the news for saying or doing something controversial.

The Nigerian singer drew a lot of attention when he released a video for his song ‘Heya’ where he was butt naked save for a little piece of leather covering his middle leg.

Watch clip here >> https://locaatunes.com/news/brymo-thrills-fans-as-he-performs-nude-in-the-uk/

Tech giant and world number one search engine Google celebrated its 20th anniversary a few days ago.

As part of its celebration, Google Nigeria rolled out a list of famous Nigerians whose names dominated Google search in the past decade. Among those who made the list are Nigerian music superstars Wizkid, Olamide, Davido and Phyno.

See full list here >> https://locaatunes.com/news/wizkid-olamide-davido-dominate-google-nigeria-search-list-in-the-past-decade/

Top 10 Richest Child Actors In The World

The movie industry has since gave space for the young ones to execute their talent and the kids have prove their capacity in making the movie industry a great one.

The child actors also get rewards for the effort they put in their acting skills so we decided to put down the richest ones based on their assests and achievements.

See list here >> https://locaatunes.com/editorial/top-10-richest-child-actors-in-the-world/

Nigerian singer Alfred Enitimi Odom aka Timaya has clarified who should be called a legend or not.

The ‘I Concur’ crooner said that it’s only 2Face that is worthy of being called a legend around this parts in the music industry, while others shouldn’t try saying they are. This were the words of Timaya on Soundcity 96.5 Port Harcourt.

“In this part of the world, many artistes when they get to 10 years, they start shouting ‘I’m a legend’, ‘legendary’. To me, in this industry, the only person that can call himself a legend is 2face. The others shouldn’t. Even if people call me a legend, I don’t like to be seen like that.”

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/news/timaya-reveals-the-only-legend-in-the-industry/

Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Hardwell – the same names always pop up on these sorts of lists. But usually, that’s because they earn the most money, sell the most records, or fill the biggest arenas.

Instead, we thought we’d try a different way of figuring out the most popular DJs in the game. So, without further ado, here they are: the 10 most talked-about DJs in the world according to online searches and social media followings.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/editorial/top-10-biggest-djs-in-the-world-in-2018/

For those who have stuck with Lil Wayne all these years awaiting his Carter V album, sorry for the wait because it’s going to be over in a likkle.

Young Money honcho is set to release the highly anticipated album Carter V album, which would be available on his 36th birthday. Apparently his birthday comes up on September 27 which would be the official day the album hits the stores and digital platforms.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/lil-wayne-announces-release-date-for-carter-v-album/

Checkout this adorable photos of popular female musician Yemi Alade with Patoranking catch fun in the studio as they set to release new banger.

See photos here >> https://locaatunes.com/news/photos-of-yemi-alade-with-patoranking-in-the-studio/

Afrobeat and the entire African sound is at a point where the rest of the world have started tuning in and want to be more associated with the sound, rhythm and vibe. The Afrobeat sound is slowly spreading into Europe and America, international music companies are signing up more African artists to their roster in a bid to be part of the movement.

The talk of taking Afrobeat to the world has always circled around the likes of Wizkid, Davido sometimes Tekno or a Tiwa Savage. Although the aforementioned artistes are holding their own out there, yet there are a few others who have taken a quieter route to selling African music to the world. Here we hope to consider a few who have impressed on the international front although done without much pomp and pageantry.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/editorial/nigerian-artistes-who-have-gone-international-without-making-noise/

It seems like Christmas came early for members of DMW and the entire 30BG crew as their leader Davido gifted them with new iPhones.

Nigerian singer Davido by known is known as a cheerful giver who doesn’t hesitate to spread love by giving. The ‘If’ crooner got his crew members the latest iPhones that were launched barely two weeks ago.

As usual the singer shared a clip of himself in an Apple shop walking away with more than one

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/news/davido-blesses-dmw-crew-with-newly-launched-iphones/

US Rapper, Big Sean Claims He Is A Nigerian

American rapper – Big Sean matter-of-factly stated in an interview with Vibe that he is part Nigerian we had to stop, take note and give thanks.

This Motown Emcee could have easily moved through the interview and kept that tidbit to himself. He did not. He through it out there as a fact that he wanted folk to know.

Watch the clip here >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/us-rapper-big-sean-claims-he-is-a-nigerian-watch/

Tiwa Savage Kneels Down To Greet Sir Shina Peters

Mavin first lady – Tiwa Savage goes on her kneels as she greets music legend sir Shina Peter at the launch of perfume brand, Sapphire Scents at Lenox mall in Lagos yesterday and also the unveiling of Cee-C as their latest brand ambassador.

See photos >> https://locaatunes.com/news/tiwa-savage-kneels-down-to-greet-sir-shina-peters-photos/

Rapper Drake a.k.a Champagepapi was rushed to the hospital after he broke down and collapsed on stage due to a mysterious illness, as he abruptly couldn’t perform, which led to the cancellation of the shows.

US-based Canadian rapper, Drake was rushed to the hospital after he reportedly collapsed on stage while rehearsing at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

The 31-year-old rapper suddenly felt ill and couldn’t perform, and had to cancel his upcoming live shows, claiming “I had never experienced anything like that in my life”.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com/foreign/drake-rushed-to-hospital-after-collapsing-on-stage-writes-to-fans-over-what-happened/

Anthony Joshua has done it again as he successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles by knocking out Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium tonight Saturday 22nd, 2018.

The 28-year-old won in the seventh-round stoppage after giving his Russian opponent right and left hand hook making him crash to the canvas in TKO.

Anthony Joshua is now professionally unbeaten for a record of 22 times from as many fights, with 21 knockouts.

Watch video >> https://locaatunes.com/news/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-povetkin-to-retain-his-heavyweights-titles/

Nigerian singer Mayorkun narrowly escaped unscathed after his car was vandalized by students of Yabatech.

What should have been a great show turned sideways after some hoodlums in the name of Yabatech students almost brought harm to DMW singer Mayorkun. The latter has finished performing at a show in the school and was well on his way out when students of the school destroyed the car he came in.

See Photos >> https://locaatunes.com/news/mayorkun-escapes-potential-harm-as-yabatech-students-destroy-his-car-after-show/

Westsyde steps forward to deliver a massive song to the new creative dance which they themed “Kpakujemu”. The song features The YBNL Boss – Olamide, and Starboy Terri X Barry Jhay X Lyta.

The song was produced by Ace producer Pheelz. This one is a banger filled with high vibez from the new street Youngins.

Download here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/music/music-westsyde-ft-olamide-x-starboy-terri-x-barry-jhay-x-lyta-kpakujemu/

Prolific disc jockey, DJ Spinall has announced the title of his next album as IYANU.

Iyanu which is in Yoruba dialect, means “Miracle” in English.

He further revealed via his Instagram and Twitter handle, that the albums release date is set for October 26, 2018.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/news/dj-spinall-reveals-next-album-title-release-date/

Flyboy Inc Boss – Kizz Daniel Bags another major collaboration with the DMW Boss – Davido.

The “YEBA” crooner who has since been restricted by his former record label made a big decision by exiting the label at the beginning of this year to set up his own record label and he has since featured on several hit tracks such as Baba, Wait, Gbayi and others.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/news/davido-set-to-collaborate-with-kizz-daniel-on-new-song/

Famous Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has just gave birth to her new born baby boy few hours ago.

The 37years old female blogger has been flaunting her baby bump since the past few month in anticipation of her first son, Baby J. Few hours ago Linda took to her official instagram handle to announce to world about the birth of her child.

She wrote;

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/news/linda-ikeji-welcomes-her-first-child-baby-j/

Here’s the methodology for the list as per Forbes:

“Our list tracks pretax annual income from touring, record sales, streaming, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other business ventures.

Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted.

Earnings are calculated from June 2017 to June 2018 and based on data from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, Songkick, Bandsintown, the RIAA and interviews with managers, lawyers, executives and many of the artists themselves.”

Check the list here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/foreign/checkout-forbes-top-20-highest-paid-hip-hop-acts-for-2018/

Here’s the methodology for the list as per Forbes:

“Our list tracks pretax annual income from touring, record sales, streaming, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other business ventures.

Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted.

Earnings are calculated from June 2017 to June 2018 and based on data from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, Songkick, Bandsintown, the RIAA and interviews with managers, lawyers, executives and many of the artists themselves.”

Check the list here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/foreign/checkout-forbes-top-20-highest-paid-hip-hop-acts-for-2018/

Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti, a daughter of late afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has revealed why she does not like Davido.

The daughter of afro-beat maverick, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti, has revealed how much she dislikes Davido and his music.

In a chat with Showtime , Motunrayo who takes after her fearless late father explained.

Read more >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/news/why-i-dislike-davido-and-his-music-im-richer-than-him-felas-daughter/

Multi-Award Winning Producer/SongWriter, Sesan Salami aka Sess the PRBLM Kid is dropping his Debut Producer Album titled ‘Omo Muda’ on the 21st of September.

Omo Muda which is in honour of his Dad is a Yoruba Phrase simply means ‘Child of Muda’ His Father’s name is Mudasheer.

The Album presents a coming of Age story, From being a Young Boy from Offa, Growing up in ILorin, Becoming a Barrister at Law and dropping that to Pursue a Career in Music.

See tracklist here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/news/sess-the-prblm-kid-unveils-omo-muda-album-artwork-tracklist/

Fast rising Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Trendy comes through online again with the compilation of best of Kizz Daniel songs you’ve listened to excluding the yet to be released songs on Kizz Daniel’s anticipated “NBS” album.

Locaatunes will keep you updated on the album release so stay tuned!

Download here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/music/mixtape/best-of-kizz-daniel-mix-hosted-by-dj-trendy/

The Nigerian movie industry has no doubt been penetrating hard into the international market with several collaboration by Nigerian artiste with foreign artiste.

Their has also been great individual efforts by the artistes to stay on the loop but only efforts of few artiste are striving in the music industry and based on current status of the industry we have selected the best nine that have been able to stay on top of their game.

See the list here >> https://locaatunes.com.ng/editorial/current-top-10-hottest-naija-artiste-2018/