Sports Motivational Quote
Motivational words from American baseball player and former CEO of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter
Songwriters and Publishing Rights
Did you know that some artists make more money from publishing rights than from performing? This is because when a song is written, there are two sides to the money: • The master recording (usually owned by a label), and • The publishing rights (owned by the songwriter or producer) This means that if you write or co-write a song, you’ll keep earning royalties forever every time it’s streamed, played on radio, or used in a film even if someone else sings it. It is how songwriters like Teni, CKay, Peruzzi, Seyi Say & Cobham Asuquo made their first millions before becoming stars — because they were getting paid off other people’s hits. As far as the Nigerian pen game is concerned, there’s a lot going on in the background between artists, hit songs and songwriters and here’s some BTS for you: Here are a few Nigerian artists who made money (or big breaks) as songwriters before or alongside becoming stars: 1. Ckay: Before “Love Nwantiti” went global, Ckay was producing and writing for others under Chocolate City. He co-wrote songs for artists like MI Abaga and Ice Prince, earning early royalties that kept him afloat while building his own solo career. 2. Seyi Shay: Before she dropped hits like “Right Now”, Seyi Shay was writing for international acts. She co-wrote “You Will See” for Melanie C of the Spice Girls and “White Lies” for Chipmunk.That publishing income helped her transition smoothly into stardom. 3. Peruzzi: Peruzzi was a ghostwriter before joining DMW. He co-wrote Davido’s “FIA” and “Risky”, which means each stream or performance still sends him publishing royalties. 4. Harrysong: Before “Reggae Blues”, Harrysong was writing jingles and songs for artists under Question Mark and Five Star Music. He penned the MTN “Welcome Tune” anthem that blew up nationwide, reportedly earning him millions in royalties. 5. Cobhams Asuquo: The legendary producer-songwriter behind Asa’s “Jailer” and “Fire on the Mountain” earns steady royalties every year. He’s one of Nigeria’s most respected publishing powerhouses and proof that the pen can pay.
Badman Pondo’s “Alright” Becomes The Talk of The Town As It Breaks into Shazam Charts
Badman Pondo’s latest single “Alright” didn’t just “drop” (that’d be an understatement to the atomic impact it had), it “detonated” and shook the Nigerian music topography. In a week where many songs dropped, Badman Pondo’s “Alright” stood out like goldfish against the ocean’s blue.Within 48 hours of its release on October 15, the amapiano-fueled, Fuji-spiced anthem debuted at No. 1 on Audiomack on its very first week of release and is now buzzing on Shazam’s Global Charts at No. 180, with influencers, content creators and even the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, Imisi catching the flu of the high-energy Afro-fusion anthem. Produced by Mansa Jabulani and released under IMJA Plug, “Alright” marks another win for the fast-rising artist and sends a clear message that Badman Pondo isn’t just close to fame anymore — he’s already in the room, turning up the volume.
Meet Hollywood’s Martyr, Robert Downey Jr.
Born April 4, 1965, in New York City, Robert Downey Jr. is one of Hollywood’s most compelling comeback stories. Best known for his iconic portrayal of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he redefined what it means to embody a superhero by balancing the scales of genius, wit, and heart. Before Marvel, Downey was already an actor of depth and range. His performance in Chaplin (1992), where he portrayed silent film legend Charlie Chaplin, earned him an Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA win for Best Actor. He went on to shine in Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder, and Oppenheimer, amongst others. Despite early-career struggles with addiction and multiple arrests in the 1990s, Downey rebuilt both his life and legacy through perseverance and self-discipline. By 2012, he had become the world’s highest-paid actor according to Forbes, a title he held for three consecutive years.
Sports Motivational Quote
Motivational words from American Basketball Shooting Guard, Kobe Bryant.
Meet Cruel Santino, the Alté Rockstar
Born Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu in Lagos, Cruel Santino, formerly known as Santi, is one of the fearless architects of Nigeria’s Alté movement, a boundless universe where Afrobeats flirts with punk, hip-hop, and dreamlike pop. A self-taught visionary who began writing, rapping, and directing as a teenager, Santino built his sound and visuals from a deep well of Nollywood nostalgia, anime aesthetics, gaming culture, and the limitless spirit of the internet. His work thrives on storytelling and worldbuilding, drawing from the imaginations of creators like Junji Ito and Hideo Kojima, but always finding its own pulse in the chaos. His 2019 breakout album Mandy & The Jungle introduced listeners to his lush, layered world through records like Rapid Fire and Sparky—songs that blurred the lines between genre and feeling. Then came Subaru Boys: FINAL HEAVEN in 2022, a 21-track odyssey that expanded his creative universe into something larger than music, blending trap drums, Afrofusion textures, and surreal worldbuilding. With features from Amaarae, Skepta, and Koffee, the project earned acclaim from Rolling Stone and Fader, further proving Santino’s place among the architects of modern sound. Beyond the studio, his vision stretches into fashion and film, with collaborations alongside Mowalola, Tyler, The Creator, and Odumodublvck, and performances with Rema, FKA Twigs, and Blood Orange. His work has crossed global stages from ICA London to MoMA PS1, Triennale di Milano, and Sole DXB, with mentions in Pitchfork, GQ, Billboard, NME, Crack, and Dazed.Songs like Final Champion and I Told Gus I’m Dreamin’ capture his raw, cinematic, and endlessly curiousworld perfectly.