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  • Kizz Daniel, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille unite for new track “Police”

    Kizz Daniel, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille unite for new track “Police”

    Award-winning artist Kizz Daniel kicked off his upcoming album with the release of the highly anticipated first single, ‘Police’, featuring the legendary six-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille.

    This marks the start of a fresh chapter for Kizz Daniel, setting the tone for his next era with an upbeat, feel-good track that’s all about infectious melodies, smooth rhythms, and exceptional storytelling.

    “Police” is produced by a powerful trio—Ghana’s MOG Beatz (known for work with Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, King Promise), Nigeria’s Blaise Beatz (credits include Chris Brown, Davido, Simi), and Johnny Drille, who also lends his voice to the track.

    Together, they craft a sound that blends modern Afrobeat, soul, and global influences into something truly infectious and easy to connect with. Driven by an addictive rhythm and witty lyrics,

    ‘Police’ stands out as a feel-good anthem to get people moving and smiling. Angelique Kidjo brings her Grammy-winning brilliance, Johnny Drille adds heartfelt emotion, and Kizz Daniel brings his signature flair—creating a fun, multi-generational sound that resonates across borders.

    “Police” is a humorous lighthearted yet romantic song about a couple with conflicting schedules which results in him calling the police over his lover’s irresistible charm.

    With witty lyrics and an engaging melody, the track offers a fresh perspective on love, blending humor with exceptional artistry.

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    The synergy between Kizz Daniel’s signature sound, Angelique Kidjo’s legendary charisma and global influence, and Johnny Drille’s velvet vocals makes this collaboration a must-listen.

    ‘Police’ is available for streaming on all major digital streaming platforms

    Since bursting onto the scene with his cult-classic debut single ‘Woju’ in 2014, Kizz Daniel has continued to lead from the front to afrobeats music.

    His debut album New Era was The Headies ‘Album of the Year’ in 2016, and he was nominated for The Future Awards Africa the following year.

    Driven by the massive hit track ‘Nesesari’, Kizz Daniel’s 2018 sophomore album No Bad Songz topped the iTunes World Album Chart on its first day of release.

    Since 2020, the Nigerian sensation has released four critically acclaimed projects, King Of Love, Barnabas, Maverick, and TZA, birthing essential Afropop tracks like ‘Boys Are Bad’, ‘Lie’, ‘Rich Till I Die’, ‘Showa’, ‘Marhaba’ and ‘Twe Twe’.

    With over four billion streams under his belt, two Shazam chart-topping singles, sold-out tours across Africa, North America, and Europe, and over 25 million social media fans, Kizz Daniel is one of the leading figures at the forefront of representing Afrobeats on the world stage.

    The enigmatic musician is the epitome of an all-round entertainer with a magnetic tone, captivating lyrics, alluring stage and screen presence, and an undeniably infectious musicality, which are just some of the irrefutable characteristics of all his songs, cutting across afrobeats, pop, and R&B music, from classic cut ‘Nesesari’ to chart-topper ‘Buga’ to fan-favorite ‘Cough (Odo)’, and everything in between.

    After coming off of a very eventful 2022 that saw the global music sensation achieve huge milestones of being crowned the most streamed artist in Africa in the first half of the year, releasing the biggest afrobeats song of the summer with ‘Buga’, and performing at the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony with Diplo and Calvin Harris, 2023 shaped up to be an even bigger year for Kizz Daniel, with the success of his fourth studio album Maverick, his Essence Festival headline performance, and chart-topping collaboration with Becky G among his many highlights last tear.

  • I have never experienced firsthand heartbreak, says Johnny Drille

    I have never experienced firsthand heartbreak, says Johnny Drille

    Singer-songwriter, John Ighodaro, also known as Johnny Drille has disclosed that his heartbreak songs doesn’t mean he was heartbroken. 

    According to him, he doesn’t know what it feels like to be heartbroken.

    The vocalist of the heartbreaking song “Ludo” claimed on X app that he had never really experienced real heartbreak firsthand before. 

    Johnny Drille, who recently welcomed his first child, asserted that any song he makes about heartbreak is entirely fictional and has nothing to do with his own experiences.

    Read Also: Johnny Drille celebrates as wife, Rima Tahini gives birth to first child

    The singer guaranteed that his heartbreak songs will still smack even though they aren’t real.

    Johnny Drille wrote: “Never really experienced real heartbreak firsthand, so for every time I’m gonna make a song about heartbreak, just know I’m making it up. But i promise you it’ll slap still.”

    See netizens reactions below:

    Mr Ben: “Ask Ric Hassani for past questions”

    Dr Penking: “Do it for us where dem don use our heart play lawn tennis”

    Fazy: “Let’s see how it goes”

    Semi Baby: “Let me show you the pepper flakes my eyes have encountered”

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  • It is wrong to judge people on first impression, says Johnny Drille

    It is wrong to judge people on first impression, says Johnny Drille

    Singer-songwriter, John Ighodalo, popularly known as Johnny Drille has urged people not to judge others based on a first impression. 

    Taking to the microblogging platform, X, Johnny Drille acknowledged his errors in making quick judgements about people based on first impressions.

    He stated that he is quite sure that people have also had bad first impressions of him too.

    The “Believe Me” crooner advised that it is best for everyone to give each other some grace.

    Read Also: You’re the best thing that happened to me, Johnny Drille tells wife on wedding anniversary

    He wrote: “I used to judge people based on first impressions, I was wrong. Pretty sure people have had bad first impressions of me too. Best we all give each other some grace.”

    Below are some netizens reactions:

    Chinazaekpere Chukwu: “First impressions are rarely ever correct.”

    Mercy-Constance: “Infact, making assumptions based on first impressions can be very wrong because alot of people put a lot of effort into first meetings. Most people will act their way into your good books on the first meet.  Keep your guards up and give it time.”

    Daddy’s Girl: “My first impression of you was “I love this man! He’s amazing”… It wasn’t wrong JD.”

  • You’re the best thing that happened to me, Johnny Drille tells wife on wedding anniversary

    You’re the best thing that happened to me, Johnny Drille tells wife on wedding anniversary

    Sensational singer, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille has romantically penned down a note to his wife, Rima Tahini as they celebrate their second wedding anniversary.

    In an Instagram post, the singer acknowledged that his wife is the best thing to have ever happened to him.

    He wrote: “Thank you for the happiest five years of my life, and the most beautiful two years of marriage.

    “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me and I’m glad I get to go through life with you. Happy Anniversary @rimouuune”

    Read Also: Johnny Drille celebrates as wife, Rima Tahini gives birth to first child

    On the other hand, Rima wrote: “Grateful to be doing life with you and excited for the next phase of our journey. Thank you for the best two years of my life yet. Happy anniversary babe! I love you

  • Johnny Drille celebrates as wife, Rima Tahini gives birth to first child

    Johnny Drille celebrates as wife, Rima Tahini gives birth to first child

    Sensational singer-songwriter, Johnny Drille, has announced the arrival of his first child with his beautiful wife, Rima Tahini.

    His wife took to her Instagram page to release a heartwarming family video to make known to the public the birth of their baby girl.

    Read Also: I got married to my first girlfriend – Johnny Drille

    From her post, it was gathered that the couple welcomed their first child on the 17th of November, 2023.

    She revealed that the baby was named Amaris Esohe Ighodaro, as she shared beautiful moments from the time they had spent together since her birth.

    His wife, sharing the video, wrote: “My precious and beautiful child, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro 11.17.2023. You are my miracle and the best gift I have ever received. God is faithful and his word is always true!

    “My incredible husband, Thank you for being my rock and the absolute best father to our little babygirl already! I love you”.

  • I got married to my first girlfriend – Johnny Drille

    I got married to my first girlfriend – Johnny Drille

    Sensational singer, John Ighodaro popularly known as Johnny Drille, has disclosed how his first love, Rima Tahini happened to be the woman he got married to.

    Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy, revealed in July that Johnny Drille, his signed artiste, and Rima Tahini, who is also an A&R executive with Mavin Records, were married.

    It was later discovered that the revelation came a year after the couple got married secretly.

    Speaking in a recent podcast interview with actress, Iyabo Ojo,the singer revealed that his wife was his first girlfriend.

    Read Also: Nigerians don’t give Rema enough credit – Johnny Drille

    He said: “The first time I saw her was at one of my shows in 2018. She was sitting in the front row next to a white woman. At some point, I thought both of them were white. She is mixed race.

    “So, when I was working on another show in Abuja, we got talking. We met in October and by January, I knew I was going to marry her. And I told her I was going to marry her. For me, it was deep conviction. A lot of people will not believe this but she was my first girlfriend. I never had a girlfriend before her. I married the first woman that I said ‘I love you’ to.”

  • Nigerians don’t give Rema enough credit – Johnny Drille

    Nigerians don’t give Rema enough credit – Johnny Drille

    Sensational singer, Johnny Drille, has rained praises on his industry mate, Rema, while stating that the ‘Calm Down’ crooner doesn’t get enough accolades for his tremendous contributions and input towards the growth of Nigerian music.

    Johnny Drille cited partiality as the reason Nigerians don’t treasure Rema despite all his musical achievements at a young age.

    Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, Johnny Drille said: “Not to be controversial or anything but if Rema was some other artistes, other big artistes in Nigeria, everyone would be screaming at their lungs like, ‘Hey! This person is breaking ground.”

    Read Also: Johnny Drille, The Caveman to perform at GENTI festival

    “And Rema for his age has done some really incredible things that I don’t think we give him enough credit for. I mean, he has literally one of the biggest songs not just in Africa but in the world with ‘Calm Down’ which has been on the Billboard Top 10 for almost a year. That has never been done in the history of African music. And he has a lot of sold-out shows all over the world.

    “It just feels to me like he’s just getting started. We need to give the young man more credit.”

  • The Cavemen, Johnny Drille set to Ignite GENTI Festival

    The Cavemen, Johnny Drille set to Ignite GENTI Festival

    Music sensations The Cavemen and Johnny Drille will take the centre stage to headline the upcoming GENTI Festival.

    This eagerly awaited event, spanning two incredible days, will immerse attendees in the rich theme of “The Abuja Flagship.”

    The organisers have announced that the music festival which holds at Harrow Park, Wuse 2 Abuja would kick start on October 21 with The Cavemen and October 22 Johnny’s Room Live 5 at 3pm daily.

    Renowned for pioneering the renaissance of highlife music and making it relevant to a contemporary generation hungry to connect to their roots, The Cavemen are set to bring their infectious rhythms and melodies to the GENTI Festival stage.

    As a continuation to his Johnny’s Room Live series of concerts, Johnny Drille, the soul-stirring crooner known for his emotive melodies and captivating lyrics, will showcase his unique musical prowess that has earned him a dedicated fan base.

    Lovers of Johnny will experience this year’s 5th edition at the GENTI Festival stage.

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    Each day of the festival will also feature a lineup of Electronic Dance Music DJs , unique engagement activities during the festival: food and drinks concession stands, paint and sip, E-sports, VR Games, Pool Tables/Fuss Ball, brand experiential, photo calls/booths, 360 cameras, 3 course meals for VVIP guest etc.

    Speaking on the objectives of GENTI Festival, the CEO, Emeka Onwumere, said, “GENTI Festival aims to create a Flagship music Festival in the city of Abuja and also create unique memorable Live music experiences for attendees.”

    He noted the major focus would be on quality over quantity in artiste and DJ Line up as well as stirring up the demand for large scale quality live Music events in Abuja.

    Onwumere expressed gratitude to Festival’s sponsors and Media partner Tiger Beer, Fayrouz, Martell, Beak & Barrel and Trace TV and Max FM 90.9 Abuja respectively for sharing the same vision with us and supporting the festival.

    He further announced that tickets are available on the festival’s website.

    “The Abuja Flagship” theme of GENTI Festival promises to be a salute to the capital’s unique culture, history, and creative spirit. Beyond the electrifying musical performances by these talented artists, festival-goers can expect an array of captivating art exhibitions and a delectable assortment of culinary delights, offering a multi-sensory experience like no other. #Genti #Gentifestival,” he added.

  • Johnny Drille, DJ Sose thrill as NB unveils Goldberg Black

    Johnny Drille, DJ Sose thrill as NB unveils Goldberg Black

    Leading Nigerian celebrities, industry leaders, gathered at Ikeja, GRA, when Nigerian Breweries unveiled its new product, Goldberg Black.

    The unveiling became a party when Mavin superstar, Johnny Drille took over the stage to thrill guests to his hit song, ‘How Are You.’

    Johnny Drille was supported by uniquely identified DJ Sose, who churned out endless tunes from his turntables to the delight of guests and attendees.

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    Speaking at the unveiling, the Portfolio Manager- Mainstream Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Ita Bassey, said that the Goldberg Black is a dark lager beer with a relatively higher ABV of 6%, brewed with dark malt and notes of caramel for a distinct taste and aroma.

    “We are excited about Goldberg Black’s entry into the Nigerian market. This is a testament to our commitment to building meaningful connections with consumers. Goldberg Black not only provides a refreshing option for beer enthusiasts but also contributes to the growth and development of the Nigerian beverage industry,” he said.