Despite being inspired by a place its songwriter had never actually seen, a 1982 hit became a global phenomenon and remains one of the most-streamed songs of all time. When Toto's ...

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Trends emerge and fade in the blink of an eye, and very few individuals master the art of sustained relevance. Enter Olasunkanmi Ojulari, universally known as Sunky O. A proud Lagosian, Sunky O is far ...

What makes a good World Cup anthem? Since the early '90s, FIFA officials have commissioned an official song for each World Cup. Some have been duds, while others turned into global hits.

They may not know the name Praise Onyeagwalam, but millions know her work. Going by the professional name Director Pink, the 26-year-old Nigerian has directed music videos for Wizkid, Naira Marley, ...