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On music, acting and as wife, Christy Essien Igbokwe lived her dreams…. By Emma Agu Special to USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston The multi-talented artiste Christy Essien Igbokwe — popularly called Nigeria’s Lady of Songs — did not allow gender stereotype and myopic views of her native folks back in the early 1970s and 1980s, who [...]
Wiz Khalifa Black and Yellow Official Music Video aka African Remix Naija Boyz set as the Nigerian version of the American Soulja boy style Special to USAfricaonline.com, PhotoWorks.TV and CLASSmagazine, Houston
Michael Jackson’s new album to be released December 14 Special to USAfricaonline.com CLASSmagazine and USAfricaMUSIC A new album of previously unheard Michael Jackson songs will be released on December 14, the first such release since the pop star died last year, his Sony Music label has said. Called simply “Michael,” the album marks the latest [...]
USAfricaMUSIC: MC Hammer calls Jay-Z “devil” worshipper in attack music video, released a few hours ago…. By Chido Nwangwu Special to USAfricaMUSIC and USAfricaonline.com The once great rapper and dancer extraordinaire MC Hammer (now King Hammer) has unleashed some lines (as a response) against rap’s biggest mogul and superstar Jay-Z, insinuating that Jay-Z is a “devil” worshipper [...]
I Give Myself Away. This outstanding and uplifting performance and live event footage of the gospel song “I give myself away” by William McDowell is one of my top favorite songs. He reminds me of the compelling and evocative voices of Donnie McClurklin and Alvin Slaughter. I believe William is on an extraordinary and blessed [...]
Michael Jackson (estate) gets record-shattering $200million recording deal Special to USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston The estate of Michael Jackson has reportedly signed the largest recording deal in music history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music for 10 projects to be released in the next seven years. The official announcement is expected Tuesday (March [...]
Kelly Hansome believes and argues that “Wande and D’banj do not, apparently know that you don’t get the title of Igwe the same way you get a fashion or basic chieftaincy titles. That’s the thrust of my ‘Igwe kom kom’ song from my yet to be released single response to both D’banj’s Igwe and Wande’s attack on me which he called ‘Who born the maga?’ The latter being an obvious reference to me for my popular song ‘Maga don pay’… You know I’m known as Mr. Maga.”
The late King of Pop brings back his classic music style with this song. USAfricaonline.com understands the background vocals came from his brothers. In the coming weeks, it won’t be a surprise if he hits platinum, in a few months with the song. Here’s the latest Michael Jackson song, THIS IS IT!
Can’t Buy Me, a song that addresses the sugar daddy syndrome, was greeted by cheers…. When he sang his anti government song, Se Were, the crowd was really ready for the roof to come down as the dancing got more frenzied. When he ended with Fela Ko Ji Ku, a song stating that Fela still lives, he took the roof with him as he exited. The band continued playing and the dancers gyrated and twisted their way off stage.
