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"This Is Nigeria" is a song by Nigerian rapper Falz, released on 25 May 2018. It is a cover of Childish Gambino's "This Is America". Falz's father Femi Falana performed background vocals on the track. [1] "This Is Nigeria" addresses a number of societal issues prevalent in Nigeria, including SARS brutality, codeine abuse and unrestrained ...
"Skelewu" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. [3] It was produced by Shizzi, HKN Music's in-house producer, and peaked at number one on Afribiz's Top 100 chart. [4] " Skelewu" was ranked 5th on Premium Times ' list of the Top 10 songs of 2013. [5]
Arise, O Compatriots is a Nigerian patriotic song that was used as the national anthem of Nigeria from 1 October 1978 until 2024, when Nigeria, We Hail Thee was reinstated. On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.
Yinka Lawanson known by his stage name Lamboginny is a Nigerian Afro-Dancehall musician, youtuber, and humanitarian. Lamboginny is the co-convener of Say No To Crime movement and the advocate of S.A.L.T (Saving All Lives Together), a prison reform program in-line with the 2030 Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals by United Nation in September 2015.
Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. [2] "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024. [3]
The album earned her a Nigeria Music Award and a Sound City Award. Bello describes the album as a journey of her everyday life. The album's lyrical content explores themes of love, family and nation. Its title track is an inspirational song written to motivate Nigerians to liberate themselves from a place of despair to a place of hope. [6]
Folarin Falana (Listen ⓘ) (born 27 October 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor. [1] He began his career in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with a friend, before launching his professional music career as a music artist began in 2009. [2]
The album also featured a duet with Styl-Plus entitled "Live Right". He won the Grace Honorary Award for Excellence, that same year. In 2008, he was nominated for the award of "Best Gospel Artist" at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York City. He embarked on an international tour to promote his album, including South Africa, the ...