“I Told Wizkid He Needed to Create a Sound with Nigerian Flavors” – Eldee The Don

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3 months ago

December 11, 2024

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Veteran Nigerian musician Eldee The Don has opened up about the pivotal role he played in shaping the early career of Grammy-winning artist Wizkid.

During an appearance on the Adesope Live show, Eldee shared fascinating insights into how he helped Wizkid find his musical direction at a critical stage in his career.

At the time when Wizkid was signed to the popular EME (Empire Mates Entertainment) record label, he was exploring different genres, with a particular focus on Reggae and Dancehall music.

However, Eldee, who was already an influential figure in Nigeria’s music scene, recognized the potential for something uniquely Nigerian to resonate with listeners worldwide.

He recalled advising Wizkid to embrace a more local sound, one that was deeply rooted in Nigerian culture, rather than sticking to the Reggae and Dancehall path.

Eldee explained, “When Wizkid first joined EME, he was leaning heavily towards Reggae and Dancehall.

Banky W had just signed him, but I told him he needed to create a sound that connected with Nigerian audiences.

I encouraged him to blend those genres with local influences to create something fresh and exciting.”

Taking Eldee’s advice to heart, Wizkid pivoted towards Afropop, eventually producing songs that would catapult him to international fame.

One of the first major hits in this new direction was “Don’t Dull,” a track that became an instant success and marked the beginning of Wizkid’s rise in the Nigerian music industry.

Content Creator Egungun of Lagos Announces Arrival of First Child with Post

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4 hours ago

March 19, 2025

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Nigerian Content Creator, Egungun of Lagos and his wife, Patosha welcomes their first child. The announcement leads to fans wishing the couple congratulations.

The content creator takes to his Instagram page to announce the birth of his child. He shares photos with his wife and her lovely baby bump.

He then captions the photo with his baby’s name and welcomed her with love. “NALA from love, you were created. In love, you will grow.”

Daniel Regha Slams Williams Uchemba for His Comment and Stance on Yahoo Boys

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4 hours ago

March 19, 2025

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Social media commentator, Daniel Regha voices out his disapproval to Actor Uchemba’s comment on Yahoo boys.

The actor recently advised the people that fall under the term “Yahoo boys” to change their lifestyle and redirect their energy into legal businesses. Fans react with many applauding his comment while some were left in mixed reactions.

Daniel Regha then exclaims, stating that Yahoo boys are not hardworking and criticized the actor for his comment.

“I can’t believe Williams Uchemba just said that Yahoo Boys are one of the most ‘hardworking people’ he knows. Such a disgraceful thing to say; he clearly doesn’t have a clue what hard work means.”

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Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers Leads to Questions from VeryDarkMan Over Wike’s Influence

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5 hours ago

March 19, 2025

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Nigerian Activist, VeryDarkMan questions the influence of Nyesom Wike as President Tinubu declares state of emergency in River state.

In a recent video, VDM expresses concern over Governor Fubara and the members of Rivers state house assembly suspension.

The activist then questions who really has power due to the immediate suspension in Rivers state. It can be recalled that Governor Fubara rebelled against Wike and is now facing suspension.

However the suspension was declared by President Bola Tinubu, which brings questions on the relations.

VDM states “Who is really the president of Nigeria? why must Nyesom Wike gets whatever he wants, how can they do this, suspend a sitting governor for 6months, chase him out of the government house.”