Written by Every week, Ringroad.com.ng seeks to understand how people move the Naira in and out of their lives. Some stories will be struggle-ish, others will be bougie. All the time, it’ll be revealing. What’s your earliest memory of money? My dad left our family — my mum and younger sibling — when I was 11, and I … Continue reading “#NairaLife: The Academic Researcher Nursing Dreams of a Career in Comedy”
In the last decade, the documentation of Afrobeats has thrived on X posts and threads, Instagram reels, Prime Video and Netflix documentary series, published books, articles and podcasts. Now, it’s time for our sacred genre to transcend beyond literature to a physical structure for its immortalisation. A museum people can visit to dive into Afrobeats’ … Continue reading “Afrobeats Is Old Enough For a Museum”
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially confirmed the birth of a beautiful set of twins with his wife, Chioma Rowland. The initial reports about the twins’ arrival came from Nigerian blogs and indicated that the births took place at an Atlanta-based hospital. The singer on Saturday confirmed the birth of the twins in New York at … Continue reading “Davido reveals he was blessed with twins same month son died”
His favorite celebrities he sculptures with his recycled waste include American rapper Cardi B, award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Nigerian music label founder Don Jazzy. Nigerian artist Chibuike Ifedilichukwu’s inspiration to exploit the opportunities in waste started in 2021 when he was escorting his wife to an antenatal clinic. His foot struck a … Continue reading “Nigerian on creating portraits from waste: ‘I found that nobody does this pattern of art’”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has been adjudged the first African artist to receive the coveted BRIT Billion Award. This follows his historic accomplishment of hitting more than one billion digital streams in the United Kingdom. Known in private life as Ayodeji Balogun, Wizkid was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry music award body for his … Continue reading “Wizkid emerges first African artist to win BRIT Billion Award after one billion UK streams”
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has the most valuable Instagram account in Nigeria, second in Africa, and 61st in the world, according to the latest Hopper HQ Social Rich Lists. The recently released ‘2022 Instagram Rich List’ notes that a single post from Davido on the social media platform is worth $131,000, and the … Continue reading “Davido is the most valuable Afrobeats star on Instagram, report says”
American-born Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Davido, is currently enjoying his career rave in the US. His music wave is sweeping through the United States, with his latest US/Canada Tour. The energetic performer is thrilling fans with hits from his latest music album, Timeless, in major cities in the North American nation. In the early hours of … Continue reading “Houston declares July 7th ‘Davido Day’ as the Houston Rockets gift the Afrobeats star a club jersey”
In 2011, Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, broke into the music scene. Since then, he has established himself as one of the best Afrobeats singers in Africa and beyond. His songs have topped music charts in Nigeria, the UK, and the USA. With four studio albums, Davido has performed in some of the world’s famed … Continue reading “Soaring on the beat: Here’s how Davido is expanding his Afrobeats empire across the globe”
Nigerian superstar Davido is enjoying media coverage, interviews, and recognition since the release of his multi-record-setting fourth studio album ‘Timeless.’ Since the release of the album on March 31, 2023, it has steadily grossed multi-reviews and accolades, shattered many music records, and achieved an unequaled historic feat ever achieved by an African music album. The … Continue reading ““I spent $2m on my last album” Davido speaks about the rising cost of music production”
Following its release on March 31, 2023, Davido’s critically acclaimed studio album, Timeless, has shattered multiple international records beyond the expectation of critics. Despite its partial leak, the 17-track album is sweeping through many charting platforms across the world, and setting new standards for African musicians and Afrobeat singers. “Following the release of the album, … Continue reading “Davido’s fourth studio album ‘Timeless’ sets multiple international records”