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My Songs Will Leave a Positive Impression on Every Listener – Soul Scrollz

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By Eric Elezuo

The world of entertainment, especially music, is taking a new turn with new artiste joining the fold. Many toeing the lines of their predecessors while a few others have deem it fit to carve a new niche; bring something new to the table. One of such new artiste is none other than SOUL SCROLLZ

Soul Scrollz has shown character in the field he expressed passion for – music. He is versed in rapping, conventional singing, and is known to be a songwriter of repute. Not only that, Scrollz is a spoken word act; a poet of the best kind, and is multi-talented in the use of musical instruments of any kind. No wonder his songs have the rare mix of beauty and intellect.

On how he got his stage name, the versatile artiste said: “I pride myself in my ability to be versatile with rap and singing on different genres of music, and this is where I got my stage name from. Soul is a function of my style of singing, while Scrollz reflects my intelligence and rap style”.

In 2014, Soul Scrollz launched out with the establishment of his own movement and Record Label Company called Emperaw Music. This he did in collaboration with his brother and Music Producer, Emperaw Beatz and a prolific Sound Engineer, Andy King. The coming together of these men gave birth to the recording and production of his debut album, Eclectiquette, which is programmed to hit the airwaves with a bang, as well as his just released EP Preclectiquette! already enjoying airtime on various beat stations.

Soul Scrollz has since released singles Suitcase, 2016, What’s in Your Hands, Offshore (M.A.R.S), Nti (M.A.R.S), Small Celebration (M.A.R.S), Tell em’ My Story and has received massive rotation on radio, tv, and press!

He is not new in the art, creative and entertainment business. He is the voice for Monster Muzik (Star FM 101.5) radio programme, and has hosted a poetry/spoken word programme for children called ‘Vivid Verses’. He also features on the radio edition that airs on Metro 97.7FM every Saturday at 10:45am.

Among their high profile social endeavours, Soul Scrollz and Emperaw Music used their music to speak and raise awareness for a Black History Month HIV campaign in Canada in February 2017 with a song titled ‘Play Safe’.

“My aim is to showcase to the industry my versatility and my way of merging my experiences in music while living in Toronto, Canada with the Nigerian Sound cutting across Trap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Rock, Afrobeat, Dancehall, and few other genres,” he confided as regards what he intends bringing to the music table.

Without an iota of doubt, he is an artist whose voice and message leave an impression in the ears of a good music lover.

In case you are wondering what Scrollz meant by his album titles, he explains:

“Preclectiquette is the 8-track, EP version of Eclectiquette, which is an album of 20+ songs!” He added “The term Eclectiquette is my invention, and it is a fusion of the words ‘eclectic’ and ‘etiquette’, symbolizing my diversity and mastery of different genres of music as displayed on the project!

“Preclectiquette happens to be my debut project so the idea is to sensitize listeners with my different styles, and what to expect in the future in order to avoid confusion.

Consequently, my message to my teeming fans is expect nothing, prepare for anything and anything will probably be EVERYTHING you can imagine classifiable as good music,” he said

Soul Scrollz’s work is not the everyday industry project. It is far from the regular run –off-the-mill trend and sound, but an example of experimentation and fusions that shows that music allows freedom of expression. It is a proclamation that one can still standout, and be many things at the same time like be trendy, be diverse, be fresh, be entertaining and educating among others.

My music cuts across genres like afrobeat, jazz, pop, reggae, R&B, hip/hop, trap, gospel, rap, and dancehall, Preclectiquette was carefully put together to guarantee that every listener should have something they can relate to and enjoy,” the prolific artiste explains.

If you don’t have the album of Scrollz in your home, you are missing a lot. Get one today, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy as Soul Scrollz takes us on an amazing musical journey!

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Joeboy Stars on Easter Edition of Glo-Powered African Voices

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Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, whose melodies now ripple across continents, takes centre stage this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, the Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme.

In a captivating session from Lagos, show anchor Larry Madowo drew out the rhythm of Joeboy’s journey, tracing the arc from a starry-eyed university dreamer to a maestro whose songs now traverse the globe like whispered secrets carried on the wind.

Born Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus in 1997, Joeboy—affectionately dubbed Afrobeats’ “lover boy”—embarked on his musical odyssey in 2017 with a viral reinterpretation of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You.

This pivot from rap to melodious crooning caught the discerning eye of Nigerian artiste and entrepreneur Mr Eazi, who, upon discovering him on Instagram, extended an invitation to join the emPawa Africa Talent Incubation initiative—a sanctuary for budding African talents where raw potential is nurtured into brilliance.

The partnership bore fruit in 2018 with the release of Fààjí, featuring Mr Eazi, and soon after, Joeboy was signed to Warner Music Africa. From there, his ascent became a symphony of milestones: the intoxicating single Baby in 2019, followed by Beginning, which amassed over 23 million views on YouTube, and Love & Light the same year.

Collaborations with Mayorkun yielded the spirited tracks Don’t Call Me and All for You, further cementing his place in the Afrobeats constellation.

Joeboy’s debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic, unfurled in February 2021, a melodic tapestry of youth, hope, and desire. By 19 May 2023, he unveiled his sophomore studio effort, Body & Soul, preceded by the evocative singles Sip (Alcohol), Contour, Body & Soul, and Duffel Bag. In 2023, he teased the world with Only God Save Me and the extended EP Body, Soul and Spirit, offering listeners a window into the essence of his artistic spirit.

February 2024 marked another milestone as he launched his own imprint, Young Legend, soon releasing Osadebe, a track that resonated nationwide with the familiar warmth of homegrown brilliance.

Joeboy’s dedication has been richly rewarded. He clinched Best Artiste in African Pop at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and Best Pop at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. His music has earned numerous nominations, including at the City People Entertainment Awards and The Headies, affirming his status as a luminary of contemporary African sound.

The Easter edition of African Voices featuring Joeboy will air on DSTV Channel 401 at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, with repeats at 11 a.m.; Sunday at 3:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday at 3 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.; and Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. The schedule will be mirrored the following week, culminating in Monday at 3 a.m., giving audiences multiple opportunities to bask in the artistry of a musician whose voice carries the pulse of a continent.

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Hollywood Action Movie Superstar Chuck Norris Dies at 86

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Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family said Friday. He was 86 years old.

“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the family said in a statement on Instagram.

“He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives,” the statement said.

Norris reportedly fell ill on Thursday on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Norris turned 86 last week, marking the event with a video of him boxing on social media and saying, “I don’t age. I level up.”

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Great Facts About the Forthcoming Oscars You Need to Know

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By Samantha Ofole-Prince
Below are great facts about the forthcoming Oscars most entertainment buffs may not have know…
1. Oscar is a nickname. The origins of the nickname are not clear, but a popular story has been that Academy librarian Margaret Herrick thought it resembled her Uncle Oscar and said so. The Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar, but the Academy itself didn’t use the nickname officially until 1939.
2. Each Oscar statuette is individually handcrafted, and the Oscar statuette stands at 13½ inches high and weighs 81/2 pounds.
3. The Oscar statuette is the most recognized award in the world and statuettes have been presented since the first initial awards banquet on May 16, 1929.
4. At age 74, Clint Eastwood became the oldest winner to date in the Directing category.
5. Hattie McDaniel is the first African American to win a best supporting actress Oscar. She won for her role as Mammy in the 1939 movie “Gone with the Wind.”
6. Halle Berry is the first African American actress to win best actress Oscar. She won in 2002 for “Monster’s Ball.”
7. In 2002, Denzel Washington became the second African American actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor (“Training Day”), and the first African American actor to have won Oscars for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor (Sidney Poitier was the first to win an Oscar in 1963 for “Lilies of the Field “).
8. Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock have previously hosted the Oscars, but Billy Crystal remains the longest serving host. Crystal has hosted the Oscars nine times to date.
9. Attendance at the Oscars ceremony is by invitation only. No tickets are sold to the public and in Oscar history; only three circumstances have prevented the Academy Awards presentation from going off as scheduled. The first was in 1938, when destructive floods all but washed-out Los Angeles and delayed the ceremony. In 1968, the Awards ceremony was postponed out of respect for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who had been assassinated a few days earlier, and in 1981, the Awards were postponed for 24 hours because of the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
10. The longest Oscar telecast was the 74th Oscars show in 2002 which had a running time of 4 hours, 23 minutes. Shortest Oscar telecast was the 31st Academy Awards in 1959 which had a running time of 1 hour, 40 minutes.
The Oscars, one of the most-watched live entertainment events of the year, will be held on Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu. With 16 nominations, Sinners set the record for most nominations for a film for the 98th Oscars. 
Samantha Ofole-Prince is a U.S. journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film.

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