This previous week in leisure? Let’s simply say, if not for Priscilla Ojo’s marriage ceremony to Juma Mkambala, music would’ve comfortably dominated the headlines—once more. No surprises there. So sit again as TNR rounds up the largest moments from the week concluding April.
#JP25: Eni Turns into a Meme
Matching #JP2025 can be a uncommon feat for any occasion this yr. Priscilla Ojo’s marriage ceremony to the Tanzanian music star Juma Mkambala exuded opulence and moved mouths in a means we haven’t seen since #CHIVIDO (Chioma and Davido’s marriage ceremony) final yr.
One other factor #JP2025 did was to forged the already meme-able influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa because the meme of the week.
Right here’s the factor: Eni and Priscilla are finest associates. You solely have to peek at a sizzle-reel of their finest moments to know the way deep the bond goes. As Priscilla’s white marriage ceremony went underway, Eni couldn’t assist however shed tears; his finest good friend is settling in a house.
However, a person crying? Netizens weren’t having it. Apparently, males are supposed to be rocks, incapable of emotion. Any slight publicity makes one much less of a person. And so, to today, the talk rages whether or not Eni was “legitimate” in crying that his finest good friend obtained married. What would stick for a while although is a sticker (pun meant) of Eni’s teary face.
Lastly, a “Laho” Remix…and a Excessive-Profile One at That!
Ever since Shallipopi’s “Laho” broke into the Nigerian mainstream — and started slowly however certainly gaining traction overseas — followers have urged the Benin-born singer to go the Ckay means: farm it with high-profile remixes.
Somewhat context right here. When Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti” turned in style in 2021 due to Tik Tok, he determined to capitalize on it as a lot as attainable, spawning an acoustic model, and three official remixes. Mixed, they boast a staggering 1.8 billion streams on Spotify and billions of views on TikTok.
It appears Shallipopi heeded to fan recommendation and sought the vocal aids of none apart from the African Big himself — Burma Boy. The remix was launched to the Parisian viewers, carried out partly by each Odowgwu and the Pluto President. “Laho” nonetheless has “solely” 29.5 million streams on Spotify. Let’s see the way it goes from right here.
Da Grin’s 10-12 months Posthumous Birthday Memorial
April 22 is a day to be remembered within the Nigerian music scene. In the event you didn’t know, it’s the day Da Grin was born. You possibly can’t discuss Nigerian rap with out mentioning the Ogun-born rapper. Sadly, his life ended at 25 years outdated.
“Da Grin” trended throughout the Nigerian social media house on April 22, proof that the labor of our heroes previous is at all times in our hearts.
“Assembly Chris Brown Modified my Life” — Davido
On the newest episode of the Bagfuel podcast on YouTube, Nigerian artist Davido revealed the genesis of he and Chris Brown’s friendship.
Seems, all of it started in 2018 via a mutual good friend who occurred to be vibing to Davido’s music at Breezy’s home. That first pay attention sparked a connection, resulting in the hit single “Blow My Thoughts,” and a string of different collaborations. In accordance with Davido, it wasn’t pressured: “From that first assembly, we naturally turned associates.”
Merciless Santino Had a Shut Shave With The Nigerian Police
Twitch is the “CNN for younger individuals”—you haven’t heard? Direct all “When?” and “How so?” inquiries to Nigerian various singer, Merciless Santino.
On his X deal with, Santino shared a clip from a dwell stream on Twitch the place he and his associates had been cruising via Lagos at evening. Certainly sufficient a suspicious Police officer virtually ruined the enjoyable. Santino sharply tuned to an American accent and claimed they had been a CNN documentary crew masking nightlife. The officer wasn’t totally satisfied however ultimately allow them to go after Santino defined, “Twitch is the CNN for younger individuals.”
So there you’ve got it: aspiring journalists, your press badge would possibly simply be a Twitch channel.
Amaarae Shuts Down Coachella’25
Coachella 2025 was a pageant to recollect for African music as Tyla, Rema, and Seun Kuti displayed the sonic tradition of the motherland to the world. However the true cultural mic-drop got here from Ghanaian singer Amaarae. The 30-year-old didn’t simply carry out, she conquered.
Clad in spiked black leather-based, she took the stage and declared:
“That is the Black Star Expertise…this Ghanaian track is the largest Ghanaian track within the historical past of all Ghanaian songs to ever exist.” Then got here the beats of “Unhappy Gurlz Luv Cash” to show her level. Certainly, the only is essentially the most streamed to ever come out of Ghana.
Amaarae was apparently so happy with her personal efficiency that she tweeted:
“I placed on that black jacket w the spikes & went to WAR on that stage. Raechella 2025 will endlessly dwell in my coronary heart. BLACK STAR 4 EVER.”
Ghanians might by no means be prouder.
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