Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Yadah (musician)

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This singer meet Wikipedia's General Notability Guideline WP:GNG or WP:BIO, or the specific notability criteria for musicians outlined in Notability (music) WP:MUSIC.

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| source = https://web.archive.org/web/20230427070819/https://editor.guardian.ng/arts-2/yadah-speaks-about-her-music-management-new-album/

| ind = n

| ind_just = The exact same article as the Independent article

| rel = ?

| rel_just = If two different publications are publishing the same articles then clearly editorial standars are not a priority for either organisation

| sig = -

| sig_just = Some. But is it objective?

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| source = https://web.archive.org/web/20230427084330/https://henotace.org/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-yadah-kingborn/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Appears to be a listicle blog

| rel = n

| rel_just = Appears to be paid promotion

| sig = -

| sig_just = It gives us a bit more biographical information but not enough for an engaging encyclopaedia entry

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| source = https://musicwormcity.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-yadahwold/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Press-kit photos and press release. Appears to be a website that specifically promotes up and coming artists.

| rel = n

| rel_just = Not frenqunelty cited on Wikipedia and no consensus on its reliability is available

| sig = -

| sig_just = It's hard to separate facts when they're presented as puffery

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| source = https://web.archive.org/web/20230427070819/https://editor.guardian.ng/arts-2/yadah-speaks-about-her-music-management-new-album/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Repeat of source one interview

| rel = ?

| rel_just = No clear consensus on this sources's reliability

| sig = -

| sig_just = See my earlier comment

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| source = https://sonshub.co/yadah-preps-to-drop-debut-album-at-yalic-2-0/

| ind = ?

| ind_just = dead link

| rel = ?

| rel_just = N/A

| sig = ?

| sig_just = N/A

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| source = https://independent.ng/yadah-takes-on-global-stage-with-us-tour-set-to-release-new-album/

| ind =

| ind_just = The exact same article as the Guadian NG article

| rel =

| rel_just = If two different publications are publishing the same articles then clearly editorial standars are not a priority for either organisation

| sig = -

| sig_just = Significant of not, it's been lifted from a digital press kit.

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| source = https://music.apple.com/ng/album/the-love-story/1578020795

| ind = n

| ind_just = buy link for Apple Music

| rel = n

| rel_just = buy link for Apple Music

| sig = n

| sig_just = It's a buy link

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| source = https://music.apple.com/ng/album/fathered-by-the-best/1695903833

| ind = n

| ind_just = buy link for Apple Music

| rel = n

| rel_just = buy link for Apple Music

| sig = n

| sig_just = See above

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| source = https://music.apple.com/ng/album/the-blood-covenant/1578014026

| ind = n

| ind_just = Another Apple music link. See above

| rel = n

| rel_just = See bove

| sig = n

| sig_just = See above

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| source = https://latestgospel.com/yadah-everlasting-love

| ind = ?

| ind_just = Dead link/404

| rel = ?

| rel_just = Dead link/404

| sig = ?

| sig_just = Dead link/404

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| source = https://www.afrocharts.com/song?id=8de26db468

| ind = n

| ind_just = Another buy link

| rel = n

| rel_just = Just a buy link

| sig = n

| sig_just = Literally just a stream of one of her songs with the option to buy it

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| source = https://www.gmusicplus.com/yadah-onye-inaputara/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Routine press announcement about a new release

| rel = -

| rel_just = Confirms the song's existence but does not establish notability

| sig = n

| sig_just = Only a few lines

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| source = https://opradre.com/yadah-beyond-me-ft-mercy-chinwo-x-prospa-ochimana/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Free MP3 download link

| rel = n

| rel_just = just a DL link

| sig = n

| sig_just = Only a few lines about the song

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| source = https://web.archive.org/web/20230428215130/https://360gospelnetwork.com/minister-yadah-set-to-release-new-single-by-yourself/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Routine press

| rel = ?

| rel_just = Only cited on this article therefore nothing approaching a consensus on its notability

| sig = n

| sig_just = Just a few lines about the song again

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| source = https://music.apple.com/ng/music-video/na-your-hand/1686667518

| ind = n

| ind_just = buy link for the apple music store

| rel = n

| rel_just = see above

| sig = n

| sig_just = see above

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| source = https://music.apple.com/ng/album/never-seen-single/1722157049

| ind = n

| ind_just = link for the apple music store

| rel = n

| rel_just = link for the apple music store

| sig = n

| sig_just = link for the apple music store

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| source = https://independent.ng/yadah-takes-on-global-stage-with-us-tour-set-to-release-new-album/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Labelled as an advertisment and the duplicate source that appears in This Day below this confims that its just a paid reprint

| rel = ?

| rel_just = Not clear but I have noted that they have publiushed the same articles as the Guardian NG previously.

| sig = -

| sig_just = Has more depth than the buy links

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| source = https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/04/08/yadah-speaks-about-her-ongoing-us-tour-plans-to-release-a-new-album/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Lo and behold its the exact same article as the Independent article listed in the previous source

| rel = n

| rel_just = Lo and behold its the exact same article as the Independent article listed in the previous source

| sig = -

| sig_just = Maybe but undermined by the syndication with other Nigerian newspapers

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| source = https://unikempire.com/kingdom-boiz-music-award-artiste-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Routine announcement about an awards ceremony

| rel = n

| rel_just = No on-wiki consensus

| sig = n

| sig_just = Just a mention

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| source = https://www.worshipcultureradio.com/sinach-mercy-chinwo-judikay-guc-tops-clima-africa-2021-nomination-list/

| ind = n

| ind_just = Nominations listing

| rel = -

| rel_just = Could be used in an axiomatic sense but there's no on-wiki consensus on this publication's reliability as far as I am aware

| sig = n

| sig_just = Just a list of names

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| source = https://web.archive.org/web/20230427102535/https://www.praisecamp.com.ng/2021/09/peterson-okopi-wins-clima-awards.html

| ind = n

| ind_just = Awards announment

| rel = n

| rel_just = Only cited in this article

| sig = n

| sig_just = Just a mention

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As you can see the available sources provide only superficial information about Yadah's career and works. Most of the sources lack the reputations for editorial standards and there are even social media links masquerading as inline citations. Personal websites and social media platforms are not independent and therefore cannot count towards GNG. The same goes for republished press releases that just give routine announcements.

In terms of the WP:MUSIC WP:SNG I have created the following WikiTable to illustrate how they do not meet any of the WP:SNG criteria for musicians.

class="wikitable" style="text-decoration: line-through" |+ Assessment Against WP:MUSIC Criteria
WP:MUSIC Criterion	Meets Criterion?	Explanation
Has released two or more albums on a major record label	No	No evidence of a contract with a major label (e.g., Sony, Universal, Warner).
Has had multiple national charting hits	No	No known placements on major national music charts.
Has had a certified gold or platinum record	No	No sales certifications from RIAA, BPI, or equivalent bodies.
Has won a major national or international music award	No	No evidence of major industry-recognized awards.
Has had multiple significant reviews in reliable sources	No	No detailed analysis or critique in reputable music journalism sources.
Has been the subject of multiple, in-depth features in reliable sources	No	Only brief mentions and promotional content found.
Has performed at notable music festivals or large-scale events	No	No evidence of performances at globally recognized festivals (e.g., Coachella, Glastonbury).
Has had a substantial influence on a notable music genre	No	No evidence of significant influence on the music industry.

Based on the current assessment, the article on Yadah does not meet the General Notability Guideline (WP:GNG), Notability (people) (WP:BIO), or the specific criteria outlined in **Notability (music) (WP:MUSIC) due to insufficient significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources. Therefore, it is recommended that the article be considered for deletion. 𝔓^420°𝔓^Holla 21:56, 21 February 2025 (UTC) 𝔓^420°𝔓^Holla 21:57, 21 February 2025 (UTC) Indefinitely blocked for disruption, UPE, use of LLM and suspected sock puppetry.--Goldsztajn (talk) 05:58, 24 February 2025 (UTC)

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Bands and musicians, Women, and Nigeria. Skynxnex (talk) 22:06, 21 February 2025 (UTC)
• Keep: Subject has several hit songs and is notable in Nigeria. The nominator seems to make ridiculous nominations without proper check. Mevoelo (talk)
• Delete. The subject doesn't meet any criterion outlined in WP:MUSICBIO. Although she has released two solo albums and an EP, none of them have been critically reviewed. None of the songs she has released charted on any official chart or been critically reviewed. The two awards she has been nominated for doesn't appear to be notable.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 16:04, 22 February 2025 (UTC)
• Delete: Pretty much non-notable as the source analysis and NMUSIC explanation above show; I find nothing extra we can use. Not meeting notability Oaktree b (talk) 23:40, 22 February 2025 (UTC)

*:Thank you. I really did try to find a way that we could keep this article because her music is wonderful and I appreciate her voice. However, my search for reasons to keep this article only turns up more reasons to delete it. I honestly thought I was losing my mind for a minute or two there. 𝔓^420°𝔓^Holla 10:43, 23 February 2025 (UTC)

*Comment I would like to apologise for the hideous source table that accompanies this nomination. I have been very unwell lately, I haven't had much sleep and I messed it up. I have fixed the error with a new sandbox-tested source table. If there's anything else that I can do to fix the mistake or help illustrate my point then I am happy to do it.𝔓^420°𝔓^Holla 10:43, 23 February 2025 (UTC)

• Delete: Doesn't yet meet WP:NMUSICIAN. Safari Scribe^{Edits! Talk!} 11:17, 24 February 2025 (UTC)

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