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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 969, Olga of Kiev (born 890) passed away. In 1904, Niño Ricardo, Spanish guitarist and composer (died 1972) was born. In 1912, Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor and composer (died 1996) was born. In 1937, George Gershwin, American pianist, songwriter, and composer (born 1898) passed away. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1968, Esera Tuaolo, American football player was born. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 1999, Helen Forrest, American singer (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
7 Nigerian Songs Every Child Grew Up Listening To
The late 90s and early 2000s were exciting times for music in Nigeria, and many of these tracks became trending soundtracks known to every child in Nigeria, from Afrobeat to Jazz and even highlife. These are songs we listened to at weddings, birthday celebrations, and many more. “Konko Below” is a song by one of... Read More Read » 7 Nigerian Songs Every Child Grew Up Listening To on YNaija
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Daily Post Nigeria
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Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify history
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist in Spotify history. The ‘African Giant’ crooner recently hit 46.84 million monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. Burna Boy currently has [] Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify history
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "7 Nigerian Songs Every Child Grew Up Listening To ": Daily Post Nigeria — Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify history. YNaija — It’s Festival Season – and Nigerian Artists Own the Summer. Guinee news — Entretien exclusif avec Kabiné Kouyaté »Kaabi » : «notre devoir est de transmettre l’héritage de nos anciens». Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Celebrates Legendary Singer Christy Essien-Igbokwe 15 years After. The korea Herald News — Stray Kids amass 1b streams each with 6th, 9th EPs. Ghanaian Times — Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxxy International School for co-parenting with his family to raise daughter