His name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. But in nightclubs, on radio stations and music channels across Africa, the name he is known by is Wizkid. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter has quickly become one of Nigeria’s hottest musicians. He recently signed up to the Konvict label owned by US-Senegalese superstar Akon. But it was not always like that. He started singing in... Read more »
Factory78tv caught up with MMMG princess and soul singer Emma Nyra during Iyanya’s performance at the sold out Ay Live in London show. The sexy was in London supporting her label mate Iyanya and she got talking to Adesope touching on her move over to the Nigerian music scene, her start in Houston Texas, collaborating with artistes like General Pype,... Read more »
Owen Okime Bassey Junior(twitter @Owenjnnr) is a 20yrold RnB artiste from Akwa ibom Born on November 7th. He grew up in Lagos and is based there. He is currently studying computer electronics but has a deep passion for music. He started singing at the early age of 10 when he would sing infront of his class at any opportunity given.... Read more »
Factory78tv caught up with Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Iyanya when he stopped in the UK alongide label mate Emma Nyra to perform at the sold out AY show held at the Indigo2 in London. He gladly talks about his 2012 hit songs “kukere and your waist” ,also about shooting videos in the UK for “flavour” and other songs during his short... Read more »
Meet Teeklef Born Ebuka Unogu to Chief and Chief Mrs. Boniface Unogu of Owerri-Nkwoji village in Imo state, Nigeria. Teeklef’s parents who were both singers in their hay days inspired him into joining the local church choir in Lagos, Nigeria. From leading choir renditions, Teeklef developed into a sensational R ‘n’ B singer, rapper, producer, and songwriter. His dexterity on... Read more »
Real name Abiye David Jumbo, has had to struggle for his break in the music industry is an understatement. Not that having to fight to get what you want is an alien concept to the newest arstise on the Grafton Streetz label. He grew up in the violent regions of Port Harcourt and it is those experiences that 2kay started... Read more »
Afropop star Wizkid travelled to the UK for the first ever appearance and performance of an Afropop artiste on the 1xtra Live stage organised by BBC Radio 1xtra.Wizkid was on the bill with international stars like Trey Songz,Kendrick Lemar and British acts Angel and Tulisa. After his groundbreaking performance he caught up as always with Factory78tv’s Adesope and Dj Lanre... Read more »
Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London and had a sit down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O . Whilst talking about the making process of the album , he cleared up internet rumours of signing to db records ( D’banj records ) and how the infamous Dr Sid converation got... Read more »
Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London and had a sit down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O . Whilst talking about the making process of the album , he cleared up internet rumours of signing to db records ( D’banj records ) and how the infamous Dr Sid converation got... Read more »
After spending 2months chasing Efa around (it wasn’t easy at all) Hit Play is glad to present you with an exclusive interview with Rising Star Efa Iwara. Efa (real name Efa Iwara) is a rapper, songwriter, Hip-Hop enthusiast and actor. He was born in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State, he discovered he had a passion for rap... Read more »
