Music Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/music/ ...express yourself Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:58:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Music Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/music/ 32 32 Davido drops ‘I Know Who I Be’, first single of 2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-drops-i-know-who-i-be-first-single-of-2026/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-drops-i-know-who-i-be-first-single-of-2026/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:58:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279783 Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated soundtrack, ‘I Know Who I Be’. The song is his first release of 2026 and features cross-border collaborations with South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. Davido announced the release on his social media pages on Friday. The song is available on all […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-drops-i-know-who-i-be-first-single-of-2026/feed/ 0 Ayra Starr earns UK Silver certification for ‘Bloody Samaritan’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-earns-uk-silver-certification-for-bloody-samaritan/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-earns-uk-silver-certification-for-bloody-samaritan/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:53:34 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278610 Afrobeats star, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her single “Bloody Samaritan”. The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. The song, released in 2021, is part of her debut album 19 and dangerous under mavin records. Other Nigerian artistes who […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-earns-uk-silver-certification-for-bloody-samaritan/feed/ 0 Nigerian-British singer, Talay Riley, stabbed to death in UK https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-british-singer-talay-riley-stabbed-to-death-in-uk/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-british-singer-talay-riley-stabbed-to-death-in-uk/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:02:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278592 Nigerian-British Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, Mark Olayinka, professionally known an as Talay Riley, dies at age 35 after a fatal stabbing in Silvertown, East London, on Friday. The tragic incident occurred around 9 a.m on Pankhurst Avenue. Emergency responders discovered Orabiyi with severe stab wounds in a nearby garden on Rayleigh road, and he was […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-british-singer-talay-riley-stabbed-to-death-in-uk/feed/ 0 Fans celebrate Afrobeats star Omah Lay at 29 https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-afrobeats-star-omah-lay-at-29/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-afrobeats-star-omah-lay-at-29/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 14:44:00 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277604 Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Stanley Omah, popularly known as Omah Lay, have celebrated him with goodwill messages as he turned 29. Fans flooded social media platforms with birthday wishes and glowing tributes to celebrate the singer’s new age. The celebration began with a post on the artiste’s fan page on X , (formerly Twitter) […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-afrobeats-star-omah-lay-at-29/feed/ 0 Grammy Awards: ‘Davido was robbed’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammy-awards-davido-was-robbed/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammy-awards-davido-was-robbed/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:20:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271885 Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to social media to express disappointment following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido, who was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, alongside other Nigerian artistes, lost to South African fast-rising singer, Tyla. The 24-year-old artiste secured the honour […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammy-awards-davido-was-robbed/feed/ 0 Grammys 2026: South Africa’s Tyla wins Best African Music Performance, edges out Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, others https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammys-2026-south-africas-tyla-wins-best-african-music-performance-edges-out-davido-wizkid-burna-boy-others/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammys-2026-south-africas-tyla-wins-best-african-music-performance-edges-out-davido-wizkid-burna-boy-others/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:08:12 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271817 South African music sensation, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Grammy Awards. The 68th Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the United States (U.S.) on Sunday night. The feat marks Tyla’s second Grammy win, having clinched the award for her hit ‘Water’ in 2024 […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/grammys-2026-south-africas-tyla-wins-best-african-music-performance-edges-out-davido-wizkid-burna-boy-others/feed/ 0 Tinubu: Fela has transcended to a higher plane as an Orisa, he is now eternal https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-fela-has-transcended-to-a-higher-plane-as-an-orisa-he-is-now-eternal/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-fela-has-transcended-to-a-higher-plane-as-an-orisa-he-is-now-eternal/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:50:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271781 *FELA LIVES: PRESIDENT TINUBU ON FELA’S GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD* The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound. His courage, creativity and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-fela-has-transcended-to-a-higher-plane-as-an-orisa-he-is-now-eternal/feed/ 0 Adekunle Gold thrills fans with live show at Wole Soyinka Centre https://freedomonline.com.ng/adekunle-gold-thrills-fans-with-live-show-at-wole-soyinka-centre/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/adekunle-gold-thrills-fans-with-live-show-at-wole-soyinka-centre/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:54:24 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269946 Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold on Friday night delivered a captivating live performance that lit up the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, drawing music lovers for an evening of rich sounds and artistry. The concert attracted a large audience, with fans trooping to the iconic cultural centre to witness an intimate yet powerful […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/adekunle-gold-thrills-fans-with-live-show-at-wole-soyinka-centre/feed/ 0 Olamide thrills fans with electrifying performance at Flytime Fest 2025 https://freedomonline.com.ng/olamide-thrills-fans-with-electrifying-performance-at-flytime-fest-2025/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/olamide-thrills-fans-with-electrifying-performance-at-flytime-fest-2025/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:28:34 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269835 Nigerian artiste, Olamide, on Tuesday night delivered an electrifying performance that set the Eko Convention Centre aglow as Flytime Fest 2025 gathered thousands of music lovers in Lagos. The concert stretched into the early hours of Wednesday with fans thronging the venue to witness thrilling live performances from some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. The […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/olamide-thrills-fans-with-electrifying-performance-at-flytime-fest-2025/feed/ 0 Davido, Omah Lay top Spotify’s most shared Nigerian songs in 2025 https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-omah-lay-top-spotifys-most-shared-nigerian-songs-in-2025/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-omah-lay-top-spotifys-most-shared-nigerian-songs-in-2025/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:26:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269286 Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. According to Spotify, this […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/davido-omah-lay-top-spotifys-most-shared-nigerian-songs-in-2025/feed/ 0 C&S Worldwide marks 100 years with Historic Centenary Album https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:45:01 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=262525 The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide has announced the release of a Centenary Album as part of activities to commemorate its 100th anniversary, honouring the enduring legacy of its founder, Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase. The five-track album is designed to celebrate the church’s spiritual journey, its role as the first indigenous spiritual church in Africa, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/cs-worldwide-marks-100-years-with-historic-centenary-album/feed/ 0 Legendary American band, ‘Shalamar’, storms Abuja in concert https://freedomonline.com.ng/legendary-american-band-shalamar-storms-abuja-in-concert/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/legendary-american-band-shalamar-storms-abuja-in-concert/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:19:18 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=262220 Shalamar, Grammy-winners/American R&B vocal group, is set to thrill fans, especially old-school music lovers, at a historic concert in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 4. The gig scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre is to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day weekend. The show is promoted by Abuja-based event organiser, iCreate Africa, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/legendary-american-band-shalamar-storms-abuja-in-concert/feed/ 0 DJ Cuppy: Help! At 33, I am searching for husband https://freedomonline.com.ng/dj-cuppy-help-at-33-i-am-searching-for-husband/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/dj-cuppy-help-at-33-i-am-searching-for-husband/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:46:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=261459 Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has lamented over being single at 33 despite her achievement in her career and academic. DJ Cuppy, who is a popular disc jockey (DJ) and daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, took to her social media platforms to express her inability to find a husband at 33 after […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/dj-cuppy-help-at-33-i-am-searching-for-husband/feed/ 0 Gwogwogwom Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95 https://freedomonline.com.ng/gwogwogwom-highlife-legend-mike-ejeagha-dies-at-95/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/gwogwogwom-highlife-legend-mike-ejeagha-dies-at-95/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:37:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=257289 Popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died after a prolonged illness. His first son, Emmanuel Ejeagha, confirmed to newsmen on Saturday. According to him, his father popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” passed away on Friday night. He said Ejeagha died on Friday evening about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Military Hospital in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/gwogwogwom-highlife-legend-mike-ejeagha-dies-at-95/feed/ 0 Ayra Starr ‘first Nigerian female artiste to hit 1 billion YouTube views’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-first-nigerian-female-artiste-to-hit-1-billion-youtube-views/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-first-nigerian-female-artiste-to-hit-1-billion-youtube-views/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 16:09:59 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=256444 Grammy-nominated Afrobeat superstar, Ayra Starr, has become the first Nigerian female artiste to hit one billion views on Youtube. The mavin star girl announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram fan page on Monday. The landmark achievement is largely propelled by her hit single “Rush,” which alone has garnered over 458 million views, […]

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