Recently turned 70 and juju legend, King Sunny Ade is billed to perform at this year’s edition of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The event is an annual music and arts festival, which takes place at the Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, USA. Organised by Golden Voice, a subsidiary of AEG Live as of 2001; the event features many genres of music including rock, indie, hip hop, electronic dance music as well as art installations and sculptures. The Merciful God crooner is to share the stage alongside other international artistes including Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Beyonce, Bon Iver, DJ Snake, DJ Khaled, Tory Lanes, Hans Zimmer, Radiohead and more. As at the time of this report, the Juju legend is yet to be scheduled on a date for his performance. This year’s edition of Coachella holds on two weekends between April 14 – 16, and April 21 – 23. Last year’s edition saw Nigerian trio, The Young Fathers of Liberian and Scottish origin participate at the event alongside African acts such as Black Coffee. KSA commemorated his 70th birthday ceremony on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A major highlight of the event was the auction of one of his famous guitars, masterfully painted by award-winning artist, Victor Ehikhamenor. The auction, which was moderated by United Auction House, was ended at N52.1 million. And on the night, KSA serenadeD guests with the best of his hits, in a career spanning 50 years.

It has definitely been an amazing year for the DMW music act – Mayorkun as he has rounded up 2016 picking up the much coveted Headies plaque for Rookie of the Year. Mayorkun snapped up the award slightly beating label mate Dremo by votes, Chocolate City’s Dice Ailes followed up as second runner up in the tightly contested poll. The results were announced a few hours ago as the Headies explained that all the nominees weren’t present at the venue for the opening performance which led to a change in the event flow. Davido shared his excitement on social media saying – “ITS MAYORKUN BABY OOO!!!!!! CONGRATS LIL BRO!! YOU ARE OFFICIALLY THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!! NEXT YEAR MA BAD GAN!” Mayorkun got signed to Davido Music Worldwide in April & immediately released ELEKO in the same month; ELEKO rose to become one of the biggest songs in 2016. He went on to release Yawa & his latest single – “Love You Tire” which features Mr Eazi. Congrats to Mayorkun!

Still basking in the euphoria of his numerous smash hits, Alterplate's Harrison Tare Okiri famously known as Harrysong or Mrsongz as the case may be, has delivered the official visual to his monster hit, titled Samankwe featuring Dem Mama crooner, Timaya. Directed by Adasa Cookey The video also had cameo appearances by popular comedian, Bovi, Orezi, Alterplate talented artiste, Dezign and friends. Harrysong is simply imprinting his brand on the sand of time and there is no stopping him. 

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