Entertainment/Arts/Culture
After a 2-year-break, Zaky Adzay Set to Release “Notice’’
Veteran Traditional hip hop Musician, Zaky Adzay (Zaky), is set to storm the music scene once again with the release of a new song ‘Notice’’.
Zaky told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the song would be be released by weekend.
The veteran entertainer added that the song would announce his return to active music recording, after a couple of years of concentrating on live performances and his television show.
“My absence from music has only been in the area or recording songs and releasing albums. I have been involved in live performances within and outside the country.
“The song, “Notice’’ is to send a message that I am back, and that I will not stay away for that long again.
“I have also been involved with a television show “True Nigerians -Heroes of Our Time” which syndicates in several television stations across the country.
“The idea is to expose and reward exceptionally patriotic Nigerians, while encouraging younger ones to embrace patriotism.
“The least we can do, if we cannot contribute to lifting the country, is stop complaining or discouraging other Nigerians who want to be patriotic.
“Some of us believe so much in Nigeria and are ready to make sacrifices to make Nigeria great; others should not frustrate our efforts by pulling the country down,’’ he said.
Zaky commended Nigerian musicians for their individual effort to excel and break into the global music scene; in spite of zero governmental support.
He, however, advised musicians to compose lyrics that would outlive them and promote moral uprightness in the society.
“Our music can no longer be described as local; we have effortlessly gone international and now hobnob with the very best across the globe.
“In the past, our international music engagements were few and far between, but in recent times, I personally, have one foreign engagement or the other within a spate of two months.
“This applies to many other successful Nigerian artists. But I advise them to compose lyrics that will outlive them and add value to society. They should not promote immorality with their songs,’’ he advised.
Zaky urged government to support the music industry more actively, and shield it from shady characters who now dominate the industry.
“Government should support artists to thrive and make a livelihood from the industry. A more functional move against piracy is a sure way to start.
“Also, the most difficult aspect of music presently is promotion. It takes between N10 million and N20 million to promote one song, and most musicians cannot afford this.
“This has opened up the space for drug dealers and fraudsters who parade themselves as musicians.
“Government’s functional intervention will go a long way to redress this anomaly,’’ he said.
NAN reports that Zaaki started his music career in 1993.
He has successfully carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian Music Industry, and has received numerous awards. (NAN)
Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is set to perform at the BlastFest and the Trillville summer festivals in the United States.
The Grammy-winning singer made the announcement in a post on his Instagram page.
Wizkid is slated to headline the BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 alongside DJ Mustard, Shensheea, Tyla and Pheelz.
The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he will also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe,in Minneapolis on July 24.
Wizkid had earlier hinted to his teeming fans that he has several major US festival appearances scheduled for the summer and fall of 2026, especially those that celebrate global black music and culture.
The announcement has got fans buzzing across social media platforms, with many dubbing the season as “Starboy Month”.
Afrobeats sensation, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, is set to embark on a world tour ‘In God We Trust’, a global music roll with scheduled performances across venues in Europe and North America.
The singer made the announcement on his official social media platforms, where he unveiled performance dates and some of the world’s biggest music venues.
According to the ‘Lungu Boy’ crooner, the tour will begin with a gig at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to North America in August with performances in Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.
He added that the tour will later continue in Europe with scheduled performances in Paris, London and other cities, with South African Amapiano artiste, Uncle Waffles, joining him on selected North American tour dates.
The tour follows the release of his fourth studio album, “M$NEY”, which dropped on May 1, marking his first project under his own label Giran Republic after leaving YBNL Nation.
The performances will feature songs from “M$NEY” alongside tracks from his previous albums, including Mr Money WithThe Vibe, Work of Art and Lungu Boy.
Asake gained prominence in 2022 after signing with Olamide’s YBNL Nation and releasing the hit single ‘Omo Ope’ and his debut EP ‘Ololade’.
His hit song ‘Amapiano’ was nominated for Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammy Award, despite being sung mainly in Yoruba.
He has performed across Europe, the United Kingdom and North America since rising to prominence, with performances at the iconic London’s O2 Arena.
Nollywood star, Uche Ogbodo, has finally spoken up on her marriage to Bobby Maris, confirming that it has been dissolved.
The actress via her Instagram page addressed the controversy surrounding the union, stating that she has not committed a sin by ending the marriage.
Uche also tagged her husband ‘princesses, stressing that she is tired of being in the marriage.
”For person to tire for marriage now nah taboo because nah woman! Must it always be man must taya? My tayad is tayad! I’m tired of the princess wey dey marry me.
What is wrong with that? To be happy as a woman in marriage is by connection in this country! I no do again nah sin? Make nobody push me to the wall because I be rubber.
8 years of my life is not enough yet? Maybe I should give it 20 years or maybe 6feet under before the crown of thorns can fit me well”, she wrote.
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