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Magixx Emerges Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds Africa Artiste’ for August

Spotify, an online musical streaming platform has announced Nigerian artiste, Adelabu Alexander, popularly known as “Magixx” as its “Fresh Finds Africa artiste” for August.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Friday.
Okumu said that Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist existed to serve as a launching point for emerging artists who were just starting out.
According to her, the programme is aimed at providing up-and-coming artists with the tools and learning resources they need to achieve long and successful careers
She noted that for emerging artists, having a track in the right spot at the right time, could lead to a flood of new fans discovering their music.
“Spotify is thrilled to have Magixx as the Fresh Finds Africa artist for August.
“His vibe and aesthetic fits perfectly with Spotify’s brand and we couldn’t be more excited to see where this programme will take him.
“He is an artist who is unique and has a bright and promising music career ahead of him.
“Fresh Finds Africa is a monthly programme in which a new artist is chosen by the Spotify music team each month.
“It is an important aspect of Spotify’s continued efforts to support the African music scene through programmes such as EQUAL and RADAR,” she said.
Magixx said he discovered his musical gifts as early as the age of 10, when he was just a young boy in the local church choir.
Now a confident 24- year-old graduate of the University of Lagos, the newly unveiled Mavin Records act said he was looking to leave an unforgettable imprint on Afrobeats.
He defined his sound as Afro-fusion, pssessing a sublime vocal range and signature sonic versatility.
Those who attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with him were already familiar with the lyricist who won a talent contest during his first year in the school, before becoming Magixx, one of the school’s most talented musicians.
According to Okumu, Magixx’s voice is a breath of fresh air in a period marked by afrobeats’ global re-emergence.
“Though he is still in the early stages of his career, he has already won the hearts and adoration of thousands of fans.
“His debut, Magixx EP is vibrant and transitional, presenting a varying Magixx at every turn.
“The youngster has already been nominated for Headies Rookie of the Year after settling into his aesthetic and unique charisma,” she said.
With his ‘Love Don’t Cost a Dime’ track dominating the airwaves for the majority of Q2 2022, and his performance on one of the year’s largest Afrobeats singles, ‘Overdose,’ Magixx is primed and ready for a defining 2022. (NAN)
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Nollywood series “The Party” for premiere on Netflix May 30

Star-studded Nollywood series “The Party” is set to premiere on Netflix May 30, its producer has said.
The producer of the acclaimed series, Judith Audu, disclosed this in a post on her Instagram page.
The Party is a three-part murder mystery series that tells the story of how everyone became a suspect when a young, successful, newly married man died unexpectedly and dramatically.
The series, directed by Yemi Morafa, features a lineup of A-list Nollywood actors, including Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Mide Martins, Kunle Remi, and James Gardiner.
The series showcases brilliant performances by Tope Olowoniyan, Ben Touitou, Ray Adeka, and introduces Eva Ibiam in a standout debut.
The Party, a fully independent production of Ope Ajayi and Captain of Sea Productions, was originally conceived as a feature-length movie.
However, after being acquired by Netflix, it was restructured into a three-part series.
Earlier, Ajayi, in a post on his social media page, said that the Netflix series was one that would keep the audience guessing about the culprit.
In his words; “You’ll never be able to guess who did it.”
He further added: “The performances are perhaps one of my favourite things about the series.
“Everyone brought their A-game!”(NAN)
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Gay relationship: Nigerian Skit Maker Threatens Colleagues Over Requests

A Nigerian content creator, Chukwueze Odinaka, aka ‘Mama Uka’, has called on colleagues seeking for gay relationship with him to desist from such act.
Odinaka, who specializes in skit making, in a video clip message shared via his Instagram page, threatened to expose some of his colleagues and other men if they did not desist from such demand.
According to him, he is tried to be polite with his gay admirers, telling them that he is straight, but they have continued to make advances at him.
He added that since they were adamant to his refusal, he promised to expose anyone who approach him for a gay relationship regardless of their positions.
“This message is for my colleagues and others who do not want to respect themselves.
” If anyone comes to my DM again as my fellow man to ask me out, I will screenshot it and post.I won’t mind your status.
” And you know Nigerian blogs like that kind of news, they will post you. This is the last warning.
“I have tried to be mature about this by telling you privately that I am straight.
“I am a father, also I come from a very sacred place, Enugu Ezike. We do not misbehave
“If any of you comes to my DM again to ask me out, I will post it,”he wrote.
Odinaka professionally known as Mama Uka is a Nigerian comedian and content creator, who shoots comedy using the guise of an elderly woman. (NAN)
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‘Sikandar’ top Netflix Nigeria Chart

‘Sikandar’, an action movie about a grieving king who finds new purpose by waging war against powerful enemies, has topped the Netflix film chart in Nigeria.
‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’, a slasher movie about a bloodthirsty killer stalking candidates for prom queen, came in second, while ‘Knock at the Cabin’ is ranked third on the chart.
‘Breaking’, a drama movie, ‘Lucy’ and ‘Exterritorial’ are forth, fifth and six respectively on the chart.
‘Inside Man: Most Wanted’, ‘Havoc’ and ‘Last Bullet’ are seventh, eighth and ninth on the chart while ‘A Lagos Love Story’ a romantic movie, rounds up the top 10. (NAN)