Fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Buckwylla, has made a stunning return to the music scene with the release of his new work titled ‘Oluchi’. The name, Oluchi, is an Igbo word which translates to ‘The handiwork of God’. ‘Oluchi’ is an infectious tune that is set to catapult Buckwylla to the centre stage. Blessed with the production…
The self-acclaimed ‘Turntable Father’, DJ Unlimited, has released a new song titled ‘Runmo’, which is gaining fast downloads on the internet. DJ Unlimited, who is known for his ‘AgroBeat’ style of music, featured and voiced by the ‘Pate Obo’ crooner, Rudy OmoIbile, in the single. According to information made available to Aproko247, the single was…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s leading Pan-African bank, recently hosted a cocktail reception for US and African business leaders at the Essex House in New York City. The event was held alongside the UNGA and right after the US – Africa Business Forum(USABF) which was organized by Bloomberg and the United States department…
Having fervently followed Punch Newspapers as a neutral observer for the past 10 years, I am amazed by how often they throw professionalism into the dustbin when the state of Osun and Ogbeni becomes the subject. What axe does the paper have to grind with the government of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola? When and how did…
Below is a reaction to a story published by Punch, which was sent to Aproko247 by Justice Now Foundation. We read the story with the above headline on your Saturday, September 24, 2016 edition with utter disbelief. Not that we were taken aback by the underlying motive to whip up negative sentiments against the government, portray it…
Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell, Onga, Toptea and Loya Milk, has concluded arrangements with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to inject a $25 million loan (over N8billion) into its production with a view to increasing efficiency and to produce more products for the benefit of Nigerian populace. Olivier Thiry, Managing Director,…
The Charter for African Cultural Renaissance 2006 regard culture as the set of distinctive linguistic, spiritual, material, intellectual and encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, cultural beliefs, and traditions. In summary, culture is the way of life of the people! Nigeria as a nation with over 750…
MTV Base and VIMN Africa have revealed that Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking are to join the glittering ranks of performers at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016. They join the previously announced performers like Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade on the giant purpose-built MAMA stage at the…
It doesn’t look out of place today, in 2016, to see people introduce themselves as stand-up comedians, musicians, or actors. Not a lot of parents would scold their kids if they suggested studying creative arts in the university. But in 1996, when Babatunde Adewale or Tee-A as he is popularly called started, it was rare…
Upwardly mobile female singer, Adokiye, has continued to soar with ‘Jombolo’, her new single featuring Oritsefemi. Adokiye stated that ‘Jombolo’, which literally means ‘live and love’, is a song that can relax the frayed nerves of Nigerians, particularly as the country currently faces diverse socio-economic challenges. The afrobeat sound, produced by KukBeatz has been enjoying…