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Balloranking Renews Multi-Year Deal With Dapper Music & Entertainment

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2 months ago

May 28, 2026

Dapper Music & Entertainment has announced that Nigerian artist Balloranking has officially re-signed with the company, renewing a partnership that has developed steadily over the last four years and reaffirming both parties’ commitment to long-term growth, consistency, and artist development.

The renewed agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the Dapper Group headquarters in Lagos, marking a continuation of a relationship that has evolved alongside Balloranking’s rise within Nigeria’s contemporary street-pop and Afrobeats landscape.

The new deal reflects updated terms shaped by the progress achieved throughout the partnership and signals the beginning of a new phase for the artist, with a forthcoming project already in development and further details expected in the coming weeks.

Since first partnering with Dapper Music & Entertainment in 2022, Balloranking has emerged as one of the most consistent voices within Nigeria’s evolving street-pop movement.

Across multiple releases, collaborations, and live appearances, the partnership has been defined by steady development rather than short-term visibility, allowing the artist to grow organically while maintaining the emotional honesty and street-rooted perspective that shaped his early appeal.

Through Dapper Music & Entertainment’s infrastructure spanning label services, strategic rollout planning, branding, distribution, media positioning, and live performance support, Balloranking has expanded from an emerging act with grassroots momentum into a recognised artist with national reach and growing international visibility. Distribution for releases under the partnership has continued through Dvpper Digital, supporting consistent audience growth across streaming platforms and digital markets.

Over the course of the partnership, Balloranking has delivered projects and records that strengthened his identity as an artist capable of balancing melodic accessibility with introspective storytelling.

From Trench Kid Deluxe to Ghetto Gospel and subsequent releases, his catalogue has resonated strongly with audiences drawn to emotionally grounded music shaped by real-life experience, helping establish him as one of the defining voices within a new generation of Nigerian street-pop artists.

The re-signing also reinforces Dapper Music & Entertainment’s broader approach to artist relationships, one centred on continuity, trust, and scalable long-term development rather than transactional momentum. As the Nigerian music industry continues to expand globally, sustained partnerships between artists and management structures have increasingly become an important indicator of stability and shared vision.

Speaking on the renewed agreement, Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Group, described the re-signing as a continuation of a partnership built on mutual trust and shared growth.

“Re-signing Balloranking means more to us than adding a name to the roster; it’s a renewal of trust between an artist and a label that has grown together. Four years in, we’re not starting over; we’re building on everything we’ve already proven. The best of this partnership is still ahead.”

Afrobeats star Balloranking

Balloranking also reflected on the relationship and the decision to continue building within the Dapper ecosystem.

“Dapper Music has been home from day one. We’ve grown together, won together, and there was never any question about staying. This isn’t just a new deal. It’s a promise to keep going harder. The streets haven’t seen the best of me yet.”

The announcement arrives at a time when Dapper Group continues to strengthen its position within Nigeria’s music business infrastructure. Through its combined operations across artist development, distribution, live entertainment, branding, and media execution, the company currently accounts for an estimated eight per cent of Nigeria’s streaming market and generates more than one billion streams annually across its ecosystem.

For Balloranking, the renewed deal represents both continuity and evolution. Rather than revisiting past milestones, the partnership now shifts focus toward what comes next, with a new body of work expected to mark the next stage in his artistic growth. As anticipation builds around the forthcoming project, the re-signing stands as a clear indication that both artist and label remain aligned in vision, ambition, and long-term direction.

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Peer Pressure Pushed Me To Do BBL – Mercy Eke

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1 week ago

July 6, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Reality TV star Mercy Eke has opened up about why she decided to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, stating that the decision was influenced by trends at the time and pressure from those around her.

Naija News reports that she shared the experience during an interview with Korty EO, where she revealed that she did not inform her mother before going ahead with the surgery because she expected strong disapproval.

According to her account, the recovery period after the procedure was very difficult.

The Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner noted that the first few days were extremely painful, especially the initial three days, and that patients are unable to sit or sleep on their backs for about two weeks while healing.

Despite the discomfort she went through during recovery, she said she is now satisfied with the outcome and feels comfortable with her body after the procedure.

Eke said, “I got a BBL because it was trending and there was a lot of peer pressure. I didn’t tell my mum because I knew she would discourage me. You can’t sleep on your bum for 14 days, and you’ll cry for the first 3 days from the pain… but look, it’s soft now.”

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Brush Your Mouth Before Shouting ‘Ayebo Ayeba’ – Sabinus Warns Partygoers

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1 week ago

July 4, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Nigerian comedian Sabinus has shared a message urging people to maintain good personal hygiene before attending night parties.

Naija News reports that in a post on his Instagram Story, the skit maker appealed to partygoers to take a bath before leaving for clubs or other nighttime events.

He repeatedly stressed the need for proper bathing, using his usual comic style to pass the message.

Sabinus also advised people to brush their teeth before heading out at night, saying they should not rely on the same oral hygiene routine they did in the morning before spending long hours at parties.

He wrote: “Before going to party at night please bath please bath please bath please bath please bath chai. Please brush your mouth brush your mouth before shouting Ayebo Ayeba please. You can’t use the mouth you brushed since morning to club.”

In other news, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about stepping away from the party lifestyle that once shaped his early years in music.

Naija News reports that the singer said his focus has shifted to rest, family, and a calmer way of living.

He explained that becoming famous at a young age came with freedom, money, and influence, which naturally pulled him into constant nightlife and club outings.

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VIDEO: I Quit Acting In 2019 Over Poor Pay, Mediocre Work – Deyemi Okanlawon

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2 weeks ago

July 1, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he quit acting in 2019 because he was dissatisfied with the remuneration and no longer found the work fulfilling.

The actor made the disclosure during a recent episode of the CreativiTea podcast, which began trending on Wednesday.

Speaking about his career, Okanlawon said he decided to leave the movie industry after becoming frustrated with the quality of work and the financial rewards.

According to him, he did not leave a corporate career only to settle for what he described as mediocre work.

“So, I quit acting in 2019. I quit because the pay was nonsense, the work was nonsense. And I just felt like I didn’t leave 9-to-5 work to come and do mediocre work,” he said.

The actor added that the lack of fulfilment made it difficult for him to remain motivated.

“It was difficult to wake up in the morning and go to work, and what is the point of being passionate about something and then not being fulfilled by it? So I quit and then went back to 9-to-5 work,” he said.