If you’re anywhere near Washington DC this weekend, be sure to check out the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)!

Spanning two-days, Nigeria Entertainment Awards show will recognize the work of people of Nigerian heritage who have put Nigerians and its entertainment industry in the limelight. Awards in multiple categories will honor achievements in sports, music, movies, advertising, and television…

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Abuja! Abuja!
What more is there to say to a person who hasn’t graced Naija shores in 9 years?

Oh excuse me, let me introduce myself;

“I go by the name Nubian Soul. Soul for short, a Naija Chick
I like words and how they are arranged, some people call it poetry,
passionate, silly sometimes, opinionated, likes to smile, a techie no doubt (power to the geeks),
Music is my rock, my lover, my companion and my bitch,
an all out simple… yet complicated chick”

Enough about me already, the most important thing is this, after so long, why even bother to go home?
Well I needed some sunshine, I needed some heat, and no way was I going to let it be a decade before I stepped foot on Naija soil. So, on a whim and with less than a week to prepare, I decided, it was time to re-visit my country of origin.
Ready or not, it was time to go back home.

Early October saw a number of musicians abroad for Independence Day parties, concerts and celebrations. Styl-Plus and Mike Orki were rumored to perform in New York city while, JJC, Tony Tetuila, Sasha and others played in London.

As usual, the cameras were on hand to capture the happenings. Check out the most up to date photos of some of Nigeria’s top Hip-Hop and R&B stars.