Read our review and full winners list of the just concluded NEA awards held on 4th of Sept. 2011 in the US CLICK THE LINK TO READ
Abuja Mega Blast ft. MI, WizKid, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune | Abuja | Sept 9th 2011
Basketmouth hosts MTV'S 'THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW'
Legendary Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has been revealed as the host of THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW – the edgy new Friday night music and entertainment show from MTV Networks Africa and STV.
Dj Jam Jam Drops Oyimbo Swagger Vol2
Click here for full track list and downlod link links.
Amber Rose Will no longer host Music Meets Runway
Press Release from Music Meets Runway organizers, via PR team.
Due to recent developments of Amber Roses nude photos that surfaced on the internet last week, were in discussion as to what to do about the situation with some of our sponsors who had understandably shown some concern.
We were still in discussions with our sponsors to accommodate Amber when we read Amber Roses tweet about her not being booked to host Music Meets Runway.
Amber has indeed been booked and paid for through a reputable international booking agent and we were as surprised as anyone to see the tweet....(READ MORE)
Christy Essien Igbokwe passes on at 51
Christy Essien-Igbokwe passed on after falling ill. The first female PMAN president died today at the age of 51. Regarded as the lady of songs, the late singer is known for the popular song ‘Seun Rere’.
During her heyday she was the grand dame of Nigerian pop music, and nicknamed the ‘First Lady of Song’.
She began her musical career in Secondary School singing at various clubs. In 1976 she joined the satirical NTA series Masquerade. Her short role in that popular sitcom put her to the limelight and in 1977 she launched a professional music career, aged 17. Many of her albums became hit records, but none came close to the success of her 1981 hit album ‘Ever Liked My Person’ produced by Lemmy Jackson
Family members have confirmed reports of her death. Cause of death is not yet known but the singer was diagnosed with hole-in-heart during her first pregnancy which she was quoted to have said miraculously got healed. She is survived by her husband and four children including Kaka, an artise.
2Face & D’banj win the Best International Act (Africa) award at the 2011 BET Awards!!
The BET Awards took place last night at the Shrine Auditorium in LA and in a very odd twist our peeps Tuface Idibia and D’Banj won Best International Act For Africa.....
Kanye West Signs Dbanj & Don Jazzy To G.O.O.D Music Label
American multiple awards winning artist and producer, Kanye West has today finalized his interest to sign one of Nigeria’s biggest hip-hop artistes, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj & Don Jazzy to his Good Music Entertainment, a production, management and record label outfit. “GOOD” is an acronym for “Getting Out Our Dreams"...READ MORE...
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Wizkid drops new album today + Album cover and Review
Finally, the most anticipated album of 2011 in the Nigerian music market would be released today, 8th June 2011 as our reliable source reports and it will be officially launched on June 12 (Sunday), 2011. Here is what the album cover looks like.
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Exclusive Interview with Dbanj by 4real TV Malaysia
There's been so much buzz after D'banj's 'Endowed' concert in Malaysia on twitter and other social networking site about how he (Dbanj) was disappointed with the promoters. Here's an exclusive interview with the Kokomaster himself by 4real TV as he speaks about the show, his love life with Genevieve and other Kokolettes
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Samsung Mobile Endorses Sasha & Banky W
Big congrats to Sasha P, and Banky W as they ink in an endorsement deal with Samsung of historic proportions. It’s always nice to see our Nigerian brothers and sisters do big things, and this is no exception.
American multiple awards winning artist and producer, Kanye West has today finalized his interest to sign one of Nigeria’s biggest hip-hop artistes, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj & Don Jazzy to his Good Music Entertainment, a production, management and record label outfit. “GOOD” is an acronym for “Getting Out Our Dreams"...READ MORE...---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wizkid drops new album today + Album cover and Review
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Exclusive Interview with Dbanj by 4real TV Malaysia
There's been so much buzz after D'banj's 'Endowed' concert in Malaysia on twitter and other social networking site about how he (Dbanj) was disappointed with the promoters. Here's an exclusive interview with the Kokomaster himself by 4real TV as he speaks about the show, his love life with Genevieve and other Kokolettes
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Samsung Mobile Endorses Sasha & Banky W
Big congrats to Sasha P, and Banky W as they ink in an endorsement deal with Samsung of historic proportions. It’s always nice to see our Nigerian brothers and sisters do big things, and this is no exception.
Official Storm360 Press Release
Storm 360 salutes Samsung on signing Sasha and Banky W as their brand ambassadors. We want to congratulate Sasha who is an iconic artist and represents for all young females what is possible when talent meets hard work.
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The Awards are beginning to start coming, first was the African Entertainment Awards in Malaysia, then Thisday Award and now the Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011 (NEA).
And for one of the few times that I can remember, the nominations are really on point and I can say a majority of them are deserves the nomination and for their categories too.
Topping the list this year is the kid sensation Wizkid, Darey, Dbanj & Duncan Mighty with 3 a piece.
Official Press Release
The Producers of the NEA Awards are pleased to announce the Nominees for the Sixth Annual NEA Awards scheduled for Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 5:00pm at the Sharp Theater at Symphony Space in New York. This year’s nominees highlight new and young talents that are destined to shape the future of African Entertainment........READ MORE...
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Tony One Week wins House of Assembly election in Anambra
Tony One week, who contested on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria, was the only candidate of the party declared winner in the election which held on Tuesday.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance won 13 of the 24 seats released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The Peoples Democratic Party came second with eight seats, while ACN, the Accord Party and the Labour Party won one seat each.
Results from six other constituencies were declared inconclusive. They were results from Idemili South, Aguata I, Onitsha South I, Awka South I, Nnewi South II and Ogbaru II.
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Candy Corner Preview
Whatsup people, as must have already known or seen or heard, Candy Corner with lovely Nikky is the new gossip ish on teasertube and its gonna be insightful. So all those that loves whats-up gists and whats-not-up gossips you might wanna stick around the gossip page cos candy corner will be squeezing the juice off the stories and serve it FRESH!!!!!! Take a look at the preview.
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MI2 Album Launch (UK) In Pictures
MI, Jesse Jagz, Brymo, Ice Prince, Waje & More stormed UK for the MI2 albu launch and what followed can best be described as monumental. The Choc boyz and their entourage practically tour down the venue. Here are some pictures
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9ice’s New Babymama Broke His Marriage To Toni Payne
Three things broke my marriage: His family’s interferance, His Manager’s interference and His affair with Vicky Godis - Toni Payne
Toni Payne has finally spoke about her failed marriage with singer 9ice. She revealed she never cheated, not dated Ruggedman – confirming she was looking forward to a reconciiation (still looking forward to it) which is the reason she decided to keep mum about the failed marriage.Apparently, 9ice’s new babymama – whose name she revealed as Vicky “Bukky” Godis is responsible for the failed affair with his manager not helping the situation. Sadly, 9ice’s parents packed her and their son out of the house.
Read experts of her response from the interview with City People’s Pubisher Seye Kehinde below:
On 9ice’s new babymama – Vicky “Bukky” Godis being responsibe for their break up:
“That is not true, he has been in that relationship (with Bukky) before we seperated. In fact the day, I found out about it, I confronted her over the phone and she reported me to him. He came to fight me because of that and later called his parents (Alhaji Azeez Akande, Tawa Oshodi) to come and pack me and my son out of the house.”
…. Yes, she was the main reason along with issues with his family. All that Ruggedman story was rubbish, I’m not even attracted to Ruggedman ’cause he is like a brother to me. Aside that, his manager was feeding his parents false stories about me ’cause he wanted me out of the picture cos he thought I wanted his job and also his brother Dr Wale Akande convinced them I was after his property because I stopped the brother from continuing with building our house after noticing some monies where unaccounted for. Mind you, I met my husband when he was struggling, none of his family members sent him then. We were staying in my family house and his apartment with Jahbless in Ikorodu and I loved him regardless, so what property could I have been after? I toiled night and day with him so why would I want to cheat him. The parents would come to the house to fight me, yelling curses, trying to frustrate me out of the house, the mother tore my dress one day and I ran for mine and my sons safety. This caused a lot of tension in our relationship but instead of him to stand by me he ran to another woman.
...and on her being overbearing, she said:
“I do not think I was overbearing. I wanted the best for him so yeah I may push him to strive for the best. I don’t think that’s a bad thing or something worth breaking a marriage over.”
her issues with 9ice’s manager:
” he disliked me because he felt I wanted his job. I believe it was ignorance disturbing him. I wasn’t interested in his job. I just wanted to be helpful to the process by contributing my knowledge. Guess he knew he was horrible at his job hence the insecurities. For me I dint care who managed him so far the person was doing a great job.”
Reaction to dating Bukky:
“Yes I was understandably angry because from day one, he knows I don’t want polygamy for my children. If I can avoid it and also ’cause I felt he should have divorced me first and married her before engaging in such. Like what example is he setting for his son. Lastly, I felt if he would impregnate anyone it should not be the woman who broke our home”
and on why she played cool all along, she said:
” I tried very hard to protect him even when people rubbished me. I never said ok – he was the one who messed up because I felt he would be wise and consider my son’s interest, when taking life changing decisions that could affect Zion. A part of me wanted to believe he would never put his own bloods future at stake for cheap thrils. I changed my mind about talking when I read a recent paper and noticed his manager was already trying to twist things to make it look like he moved on and got someone pregnant cos I’m engaged, I’m NOT engaged, so I just felt enough is enough, I don’t know why they must always bring my name up to justify their mistakes. I had to ask myself, Why am I protecting a man who continues to make me look bad to protect himself. I felt it was time to be true to myself and quit deceiving myself that he will soon feel remorse for his actions.”
..on how they met:
” He toasted me, I resisted in the beginning because I did not want a musician boyfriend, I later agreed because I felt he was sweet and sincere. How he changed so much is what I’m not sure of. Maybe bad advisers around him.”
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Genevieve Nnaji On CNN; Speaking about Nigeria
The show will air this weekend 26th to 28th March 2011 – Watch the show at the following times on CNN International:
•Saturdays: 0830, 1430
•Sundays: 0800, 2100
•Mondays: 1030, 1730
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Entry begins for Star Quest
This year’s edition of the only band musical talent show in Nigeria, Star Quest, will witness a series of dramatic transformation as opposed to the usual format of the programme.The management of Nigerian Breweries Plc, manufacturers of Star Lager beer, has revealed that the entry format and participation in the musical talent hunt would differ greatly from previous editions.
While addressing the media recently, Mr. Tony Agenmonmen, Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Marketing Manager, who represented Mr. Yusuf Ageni, the company’s Corporate Affairs Adviser, stated that online registration will no longer be required as a criterion for selecting intending participants for a chance to audition.
He stated that arrangements have been made for participants to register at selected locations in Lagos, Abuja, Benin and Enugu. Contestants would then be auditioned after registration at the selected centres.
‘A fresh spice has been added to Star Quest 2011 compared to previous editions. 55 contestants selected from the regional auditions will be assembled in Lagos for a Grand Audition where they will display their talents in front of a live audience. This will enable viewers capture the excitement that accompanies contestants, realizing they will be going into the Star Fame Land’, Agenmonmen explained.
However, only 36 out of the 55 in the Grand Audition will proceed to Fame Land for the Star Quest 2011 contest proper.
Star Quest which debuted in 2002 is a talent hunt show aimed at discovering new musical bands comprising of different talents who have no prior musical recording contracts.
The winning band will walk away with N7.5 million recording contract, a brand new mini-van and N600, 000 cash for each member of the group. Other prizes include a musical tour around Nigeria during the next edition of Star Trek and a chance to perform alongside top international acts at the 2011 edition of Star Mega Jam.
The foremost Nigerian musical talent show has produced musical bands such asKC Presh, D’Accord, D’Jewels, Diamonds, The Pulse and the present Jukebox – some of them who are now bona fide music stars.
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Wyclef Jean Shot in Haiti
The Fugees singer who traveled to his home land to support a presidential candidate, musician and entertainer Micheal Martelly, was shot in the arm late last night but was rushed to the hospital where he is currently being treated.
In 2010, Wyclef revealed his intentions to run for president in Haiti but was deemed ineligible and his candidacy was rejected by Haiti’s Electoral Council.
Former band mate Pras (who was strongly against Wyclef’s presidential aspirations but has since settled with the singer) took to his twitter account to calm the very worried fans of the singer, confirming that Wyclef had indeed been shot but was now in good condition.
‘Everyone can relax Wyclef is fine… They can’t stop us not one bullet or a machine gun!!!!!!!‘
‘Yes they shot Wyclef and he’s in the hospital and he’ll be fine. They just shot his hand .
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Ruggedman to host Starquest 2011
The 10th edition of Nigeria’s foremost musical band talent show Star Quest, will be hosted by none other than the Nigerian polemic rapper Ruggedman.
For the third consecutive year, Ruggedman, real names Michael Ugochukwu Stephen will take centre stage when the show eventually kicks off. The Star Quest crew are currently on tour through Abuja, Enugu, Benin and Lagos for different auditions.He will also be joined by R&B singer Paul Play Dairo, Cool FM on air personalityFreeze and KC of the KC Presh fame as judges on the show.
The award-winning rapper, who is currently in Enugu for the regional auditions on Sunday March 13, 2011, took to the popular social network Twitter, to address his many followers.
‘#STARQUEST2011AUDITIONS ENUGU starts tomorrow from 8am at (Dannic Hotel, Enugu) March 14 – 16, 2011).Its free to register at the venue‘, read his tweet.
Ruggedman released his album ‘Untouchable‘ late last year and has called it his last album.
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'Fela on Broadway' in Lagos (April 20th - 25th, 2011)
The hit Broadway musical about the life and music of Nigerian performer and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is scheduled to be performed in his home town of Lagos, Nigeria making it the first Broadway show to be performed in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway’s highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th. It will be performed at the prestigious Eko Hotel’s New Expo Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This critically lauded musical will star its original Broadway cast with Sahr Ngaujah reprising his Tony-nominated role of Fela Kuti with music provided by the internationally renowned Antibalas as well as other members of the New York City Afro-beat community.Concurrently with the Broadway production, FELA! opened and triumphed at London’s Royal National Theater for a three-month sold-out run. That production was nominated for three Olivier Awards, London theatre’s highest honor, including Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr Ngaujah) and Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). This Nigerian engagement will be the first since the closing of the Broadway and London productions and the NTLive performance which was broadcast to in 370 cinemas worldwide.
The aim of FELA! in Lagos is to unite and connect Africans in spirit and unity, to serve as a catalyst for cultural revival in Nigeria, and to celebrate Fela Kuti, for the contribution he has made to Nigeria and the world. FELA! depicts the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afro beat rhythms ignited the spirit of empowerment and cultural awareness in a generation. It is a tale of courage, passion and love featuring Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner, Bill T. Jones. FELA! in Lagos is being produced by a Nigerian production company, Broken Shackles in conjunction with Lagos State Government.
(Big ups to notjustok for this one)
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D'banj, Genevieve Finally Quarrel
‘The N2million naira video appearance fee not worth the controversies’ she tells friends.
Finally whatever thread that held the relationship between popular actress Genevieve Nnaji and known musician Dapo Oyebanji- Dbanj- is no more. They have quarreled and gone their separate ways at press time.This occurrence is said to be at the instance of the actress. She is said to be tired of the growing controversies around her name and that of the artiste widely known as the Koko master.
Friends claim that she told them that the phenomenon has started taking away points from her career. And in order not to end up as just one of the rungs on the ladder of Dbanj’s success she decided to call it quits with the arrangement that netted her two million naira as appearance fee in the musical video ‘Fall In Love’.
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African Entertainment Awards sets date for the event.
African Entertainment Awards (AEA) – Malaysia 2011
coming soon on 2ND APRIL 2011
Dress Code: Formal Attire (A Black tie event)
Featuring: Stronghold Ent, Play Ent, Soul Ent, X-trail Ent, Top Notch Party, Ethniq Inc, A2 BrothazZ, Iko Music, Hot Noize Crew, Rock Boyz DJs, 4Real Records & Ent, Aux Copains, Partinizers, Chopa Tv, Gold Silktech Ent, Hit Factory Ent, Clips magazine, Cylexion Nig ltd, King Evans Production, Trap Factory Ent, African Radio asia, icandy, Celebron.com, Sleek Beatz, Hitman Production, Blue i, HOMA, Hush Records, Yomi Vuitton Records, Campmoney Ent, Ikon Magazine etc.
2011 AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS IS BACK WITH A BANG!
Click here to see the full nomination list and their categories
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Nigerian British Girl dies after buttock enhancement procedure.
Claudia Aderotimi, 20, developed chest pains and struggled for breath 12 hours after she had the illegal ‘butt enhancement’ silicone injections at a budget hotel.
She was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
A preliminary examination found the silicone filler had leaked into her bloodstream, leading to heart failure.
American detectives are investigating whether she was treated with cheap ‘industrial’ silicone, normally used as a sealant, rather than medical-grade material used in breast implant surgery.
It was not the first time Miss Aderotimi had had the procedure.
She is believed to have been treated in November and the latest injection on Monday may have been a ‘top-up’ procedure.
Accompanied by three friends, she travelled from London to Philadelphia for the treatment, thought to have been an early present to herself for her 21st birthday, which was due later this month.
But a day later she was dead.
Buttock enhancement surgery is becoming popular in the U.S., among women who aspire to the shapely curves of Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce.
It is only legal when the silicone gel is contained and sealed within an implant.But illegal injections of the material are also widely available from unlicensed back-room medics.
Last night one expert said having a direct injection of silicone gel – long outlawed in the U.S. and Britain, even for breast surgery – is ‘like playing Russian roulette’.
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2face Set To Appear On The Mo’nique Show
Africa’s finest 2face Idibia is set to appear on popular American talk show, ‘The Mo’nique Show’. The Mo’Nique show has gained a lot of popularity over the past year and it is an energetic and lively show
Africa’s finest 2face Idibia is set to appear on popular American talk show, ‘The Mo’nique Show’. The Mo’Nique show has gained a lot of popularity over the past year and it is an energetic and lively showThe one hour talk show which airs on BET and is hosted by American comedienne and actress Mo’nique, will see 2face sharing his experiences on being a recognized African act.2face will appear on the talk show on Tuesday, February 8 2011. 2face’s song, ‘African queen’ was a featured soundtrack in the movie ‘Phat girlz’ which starred Mo’nique in the lead role as Jazmin Biltmore.Source: TheNetNG
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Women Protests in Jos
The women, dressed in black took to the streets demanding the withdrawal of the army after soldiers fired at protesting students at the weekend.
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Fela! To Be Screened In Nigeria on Feb 6th
Fela! is the winner of three Tony awards including best choreography,and celebrates the life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Through his pioneering music, Fela! unfolds the controversial musician’s life as an artist and political activist.
The event is part of the British Council’s way of showcasing the best of UK creativity overseas while working with the best of creative talent to develop innovative events and collaborations.
Tickets will cost N500 and is available from the British Council office, Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos before the event or on the day at New Africa Shrine, 1 NERDC Road, Agidingbi, Lagos.
Source: theNetNG
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ASA - Why Can't We: EXCLUSIVE sneak peek
Here is what we expect to see in Asa's upcoming video for the song, 'Why cant we'.Enjoy!
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The most complete review of 2010
The year 2010 was a very memorable one for Nigerian music and without much preamble The Future Awards Nominated and extremely insightful writer/journalist Chilee Agunanna presents 101 of the most notable musical events, occurrences and happenstances that shaped the Nigerian musical landscape in 2010.MARRIAGES
1. SAMMIE OKPOSO’S MARRIAGE: Finally it happened this year. The serial lover boy, multi-award winning gospel artist and Glo Ambassador, Samuel Okposo, who has gallantly galloped into his forties finally jammed the woman that could keep him. This was after so many speculations, expectations, guesses, a long list of celebrity romances and a daughter, Alula, from the irrepressible Elvina Ibru. The bride was the beautiful Ozioma (Nee Mkparu) and she dragged Sammie to her village in Nnewi, Anambra State and back to Lagos in a space of six days (Saturday, June 26 and Thursday, July 1, 2010) for the Traditional and White Weddings respectively.
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1. SAMMIE OKPOSO’S MARRIAGE: Finally it happened this year. The serial lover boy, multi-award winning gospel artist and Glo Ambassador, Samuel Okposo, who has gallantly galloped into his forties finally jammed the woman that could keep him. This was after so many speculations, expectations, guesses, a long list of celebrity romances and a daughter, Alula, from the irrepressible Elvina Ibru. The bride was the beautiful Ozioma (Nee Mkparu) and she dragged Sammie to her village in Nnewi, Anambra State and back to Lagos in a space of six days (Saturday, June 26 and Thursday, July 1, 2010) for the Traditional and White Weddings respectively.
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Mr Endowed Remix ft Snoop Dogg Video Shot @ L.A
12th January 2011, D’Banj and Don Jazzy were on set in Los Angeles, California to film the official video for the track and the special guest, Snoop was there to make it happen! After two decades in the music industry, Snoop Dogg (real name: Cordozar Calvin Broadus) is still incredibly relevant with mass appeal. His collaboration with Katy Perry, “California Gurls” was one of the biggest songs of 2010. The song was named as the No 4 song on the official 2010 year-end Billboard Top 100 chart... Excerpt from www.bellanaija.comPictures from Lagos Shutdown concert
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The Storm 360/Kilimanjaro, Lagos Shutdown Concert, which held on Monday, 27th December, 2010 at the prestigious Expo Center of Eko Hotel.
The event which featured American rapper Rick Ross, as the leading artiste was anchored by Olisa Adibua.
Other performers were some of Nigeria’s own finest – WizKid, Ice Prince, Dr SID, Sasha, YQ, Naeto C, MI and DJ Neptune spinning the wheels.
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Nigeria’s Nenna Yvonne signed To Interscope
It’s Official. Nenna Yvonne has signed a Interscope Digital Distribution deal. On 10 January, Nenna was signed by Interscope records for a whopping US$120000. The artists could not hide her excitment when she posted the news on her facebook page. She wrote “Signed to Interscope. Budget: 120,000..First time in history for Indie artist..hahah”.
Naeto C’s Super C Season (Album Back Cover)
Super C Season is here and the track list of the much anticipated album is shown on the album back cover below.
Super C season that already boasts of hit singles like Ako mo ti poju, Duro ft YQ and Share my Blessings ft Asa is definitely a master-piece. Get One
Senator Ita Giwa At A Night Club (Pictures)
64 Years Old Senator Ita Giwa was captured @ a Night Club partying harder just like a "RockStar". Her recent chieftaincy title presented to her by the "Obong" of Calabar really shows how social she is. A "Cougar" like her can never go wrong for the Young males.
HOT!!! Edo girls takes lesbianism in Nigeria to the next level (THE CONTENT IS FOR 18+)
This is one of the most shocking materials I have ever come across, considering our very religious society it is very strange to find students on our campuses engaging in high level immoral act in school Wow!!, perhaps all the nollywood flips where all fictitious.
Above is a 2mins clip of the video file. For the full video click the download link below
WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE
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Timaya now on Glo's Paylist
When Timaya broke out in Church while he was still dating Empress Njamah, Skeptics informed he was done, let alone expect he would secure an endorsement deal. The Port Harcourt bred singer Timaya is reported to have secured a huge 87 million naira endorsement deal with GLObacom that would last a period of two years. Interestingly, a Nollywood actress was not taken as an ambassador because of the bad press that tailed her role in a movie.Ikeja Allstarz Concert 2010
Come Saturday 18th December at the MotherLand, Opebi, Lagos, Nigeria, entertainment pundits, buffs, stars and fans-alike would gather together in what has been described as the most prolific musical event to hit the Lagos state Capital.
The Event features over 50 Artistes on stage with Mo’Cheddah, Jaywon, Skuki, Tha Suspect, Alapomeji Allstars, Samklef, D’Prince, Kas, Terry Tha Rapman, Kefee, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Yung6ix, K-Solo, Vector, Waconzy, Goldie, Chuddy K as Major Headliners with Deejay Humility on the Wheels of Steels.
See trailer
Shots fro Banky W and wizkid's new video Leaked!
Banky W and his protege Wizkid are set to drop dangerous videos for 'Follow me go' and 'Tease me' by the end of the year. Below are some shots from the upcoming video.
Looks like EME records wants to end this year like they started it. If you recall, Banky's 'W' experience album was dropped last year december and it had smash hits like Lagos party, strong thing and the rest on it.
And here goes Wizkid on Tease me
Guess Who's On Moments with Mo?
'Moments with Mo' (A TV show hosted by Mo Abudu) brings R Kelly, the international singing sensation and grammy award winning king of R & B, toChris Aire, the Emperor of Ice himself and every girl’s best friend, to Adewale Agbaje, the international star actor, and our very own hilarious and simply amazing Julius Agwu, to the Brotherhood to TV.
HOT GIST: Cobhams ties the knot!
2nd December was the date as Naija's Legendary Producer Cobhams Asuquo walked down the aisle. The man known for making hits like Asa (full album credits), faze, 'Kpokpodikpo', Rooftop MC's, 'Maga No Need Pay' All Star collabo and many many more was obviously a happy man as he said 'I do' to his long time girlfriend Oduola. The wedding held at the Redeemed Christian Church inside Redemption Camp, Lagos/Ibadan expressways was reported to be low key on the request of the Mega producer.
Don Jazzy, PSquare, Genevieve Nnaji, Nneka leads a list of 10 Nigerians nominated as contenders for TFA (The Future Award) Young Person of the Year.
See press release below:
The Central Working Committee for Nigeria’s most respected youth event, The Future Awards, has decided to unveil the long list for the biggest award, Young Person of the Year, one week before schedule!
“We are very excited by what we have come up with this year – so excited that we have 10 names on the list this rather than the usual 8,” says Shade Ladipo, a member of the committee. “And we thought we should share that excitement!”
All the nominees for Young Person of the Year have been taken out of the various categories as always and identified as trailblazing role models for young Nigerians,” Ladipo said. “They are all winners, and so they will all be given plaques like last year. Also, they will not go through the 4 stages of judging for the awards, only one stage for voting and one stage for judging since all of them are finalists and will be so recognized at the awards.“They have all been contacted and we are incredibly proud of them. You will be inspired.”
THE YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
1. Genevieve Nnaji, 31 – Actor
2. Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu, 28 – Advocate
3. Uche Eze , 26 – Entrepreneur
4. Psquare, 29 – Artiste
5. Ojoma Ochai, 29 – Intrapreneur
6. Michael Ajere (Don Jazzy), 29 – Entrepreneur
7. Nneka, 29 – Artiste
8. Debo Olaosebikan, 25 – Scientist
9. Blessing Okagbare, 22 – Artiste
10. Makinde Adeagbo, 25 – Innovator
Genevieve Nnaji – ActorGenevieve Nnaji is an international star, representing the very best that Nollywood has to offer, and one of the best faces that the country can present to the world. The 31 year old multiple-award winning actress, who has been so credited on CNN and Oprah, is a global role model.
1. Genevieve Nnaji, 31 – Actor
2. Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu, 28 – Advocate
3. Uche Eze , 26 – Entrepreneur
4. Psquare, 29 – Artiste
5. Ojoma Ochai, 29 – Intrapreneur
6. Michael Ajere (Don Jazzy), 29 – Entrepreneur
7. Nneka, 29 – Artiste
8. Debo Olaosebikan, 25 – Scientist
9. Blessing Okagbare, 22 – Artiste
10. Makinde Adeagbo, 25 – Innovator
Genevieve Nnaji – ActorGenevieve Nnaji is an international star, representing the very best that Nollywood has to offer, and one of the best faces that the country can present to the world. The 31 year old multiple-award winning actress, who has been so credited on CNN and Oprah, is a global role model.
Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu – Advocate Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, 28, has received global acclaim for his work with communities in South-eastern Nigeria where he has promoted sustainable agricultural development and environmental conservation beneficial to rural poor farmers, with recognition that includes becoming a Laureate of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise – Young Laureates Program 2010.
Debo Olaosebikan – Scientist 25 year old Olaosebikan (also a rapper under the stage name Levelz!) is currently completing a PhD in Physics at Cornell University where he is working on the world’s first silicon laser with Dr. Michal Lipson, one of the world’s leading Nanophotonics pioneers, groundbreaking research that will introduce the world to an era of much more faster computer processes.
Psquare – Artiste Across Africa, the 30 year old twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye have become huge superstars showing what Nigeria is capable of, winning everything from the $1 million Kora All Africa Music Award prize to a multi-million naira telecom endorsement deal.
Nneka – Artiste No one saw her coming! 29 year old Nneka Egbuna arrived in Nigeria from the world and soon went back to conquer it, becoming one of Nigeria’s most prominent global voices, winning the BET Awards and performing across the world.
Don Jazzy – Entrepreneur
Born Michael Ajere, the almost mythical Don Jazzy is a now-legendary Nigerian music entrepreneur. With Mo-Hits, the 29 year old has done nothing less than revolutionized Nigerian music and the capacity of the Nigerian music industry, creating a string of stars including D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, and D’prince.
Ojoma Ochai – Intrapreneur
Ojoma Ochai has distinguished herself with a storied career at the British Council, rising through the ranks to become, at 29, the Assistant Country Director for the international culture organisation, becoming a powerful symbol – in a country with a now-pervasive celebrity culture – that one can stay within and still shine bright and make a mark.
Blessing Okagbare – Athlete 22 year old Okagbare has been referred to as one of 2010’s most important athletes in the continent. A long and triple jumper and short sprinter, the Olympics medallist scored a 100 m/long jump double at the NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship for University of Texas at El Paso, and won the Nigerian 100 m title in 2010.
Uche Eze – Entrepreneur
Known by her famous brand, Eze is a pioneer in every sense of the word. BellaNaija.com is now the gold standard for online media and others can now do it because the 26 year old dared to quit her job in Corporate Nigeria to champion New Media innovation – becoming a TEDAfrica Fellow in the process, and featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and on CNN International.
Makinde Adeagbo – Innovator
Facebook has changed the world, and 25 year old Adeagbo is one of its frontrunners. A Software Enginner with the company for four years, amongst other things the whiz-kid is famous for being part of a 2-man team responsible for reducing over 1 MB of Javascript to 2 KB, making the site load twice as fast worldwide.
Psquare – Artiste Across Africa, the 30 year old twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye have become huge superstars showing what Nigeria is capable of, winning everything from the $1 million Kora All Africa Music Award prize to a multi-million naira telecom endorsement deal.
Nneka – Artiste No one saw her coming! 29 year old Nneka Egbuna arrived in Nigeria from the world and soon went back to conquer it, becoming one of Nigeria’s most prominent global voices, winning the BET Awards and performing across the world.
Don Jazzy – Entrepreneur
Born Michael Ajere, the almost mythical Don Jazzy is a now-legendary Nigerian music entrepreneur. With Mo-Hits, the 29 year old has done nothing less than revolutionized Nigerian music and the capacity of the Nigerian music industry, creating a string of stars including D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, and D’prince.
Ojoma Ochai – Intrapreneur
Ojoma Ochai has distinguished herself with a storied career at the British Council, rising through the ranks to become, at 29, the Assistant Country Director for the international culture organisation, becoming a powerful symbol – in a country with a now-pervasive celebrity culture – that one can stay within and still shine bright and make a mark.
Blessing Okagbare – Athlete 22 year old Okagbare has been referred to as one of 2010’s most important athletes in the continent. A long and triple jumper and short sprinter, the Olympics medallist scored a 100 m/long jump double at the NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship for University of Texas at El Paso, and won the Nigerian 100 m title in 2010.
Uche Eze – Entrepreneur
Known by her famous brand, Eze is a pioneer in every sense of the word. BellaNaija.com is now the gold standard for online media and others can now do it because the 26 year old dared to quit her job in Corporate Nigeria to champion New Media innovation – becoming a TEDAfrica Fellow in the process, and featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and on CNN International.
Makinde Adeagbo – Innovator
Facebook has changed the world, and 25 year old Adeagbo is one of its frontrunners. A Software Enginner with the company for four years, amongst other things the whiz-kid is famous for being part of a 2-man team responsible for reducing over 1 MB of Javascript to 2 KB, making the site load twice as fast worldwide.
Nominees in the 20 other categories will be unveiled on Monday, December 5, and voting on all categories will begin immediately on that date. More information on the nominees is available on www.thefuturenigeria.com. We can’t wait!
A-Q and Tito da fire set to drop their albums
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On-air personality Tito da fire has fixed December 5th, 2010 to throw a party to celebrate the launch his album at La Cachette, 15A Oduduwa way, GRA Ikeja. The album lunch party will have Omo Baba and Seyi Law as MC's and several top notch artistes has already confirmed their attendance.
In similar news, A-Q album is scheduled for release on December 4th, 2010. The rapper who stunned the Industry with the hit song 'Names' where he took a jab at Ruggedy Baba and Jesse Jagz says his album is one that who reunite the underground MC's with the mainstream.
Expect singles off both albums on the main page soon!
Jesse Jagz lunches talent hunt titled 'Underground'
Choc Boy and workaholic producer Jesse Jagz launched a new project Underground which is a talent hunt, he would be producing tracks for the winners. The first winner from a pack of fourteen contestants has emerged, she is Oye Smith.
Original Bad Boy, Daniel Wilson is set to comeback after 12years  Twelve years after the release of his last album, acclaimed Original Bad Boy and the still one of the most influential musicians in the country, Daniel Wilson is back on the block. The River state born musician who once held sway as the hottest dance hall reggae musician and melted so many a ladies heart with his very potent lyrical delivery has taken a break from his bakery business to do what he knows best how to. In a message posted on his wall last Thursday being his birthday, the handsome tweeted thus “ Oh My God! It really is my birthday today! Wow! You all know I planned to mark it with the release of a new album “Cool & Deadly”, first from me in twelve since I took a break to build the largest bread industry in Africa, Wilson’s Foods! As you know, only Jehovah disposes our plans! Well, the album is ready for airplay …in a few days but the album sleeve is now my profile picture. Enjoy! Half bread, as they say. Clarence Peters, 2face and Dipp wins big in NMVA  List of Award Winners and Categories; VIDEO OF THE YEAR: 2face – “Only Me” BEST AFRO HIP HOP VIDEO: Mr. Raw Nwanne – “O Chukwu” BEST USE OF ANIMATION: T.W.O – “I Need Someone” BEST FUJI MUSIC VIDEO: Dekunle Fuji – “Funmilayo” BEST CONTEMPORARY AFRO: Sound Sultan – “2010” BEST MAINSTREAM HIP HOP: Bouqui – “Take You Away” BEST AFROBEAT MUSIC VIDEO: Fela – “Viva Africa” BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Director): TOSIN IGHO – “Don’t Leave Me” BEST AFRO POP: 2face – “Only Me” BEST USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY: Dipp – “Pop Off Selecta” BEST HIGHLIFE: J. Martins – “Eva” BEST REGGAE DANCEHALL: General Pype – “Champion” BEST SOFT ROCK VIDEO: Djinee – “Overkillin’” BEST USE OF EFFECTS: Dipp – “Pop Off Selecta” BEST INDIGENOUS CONCEPT: Kefee – “Thank You” BEST USE OF COSTUME: Goldie – “You Know It” BEST R ‘n’ B: Banky W – “Strong Ting” BEST GOSPEL: KSB – “Turn Around” BEST VIDEO BY A NEW ARTIST: Solidstar – “One In A Million” MOST POPULAR NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO IN EUROPE: JJC – “We Are Africans” BEST DIRECTOR: Clarence Peters BEST EDITOR: Clarence Peters BEST PRODUCER: KENNIS MUSIC BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Frizzle – “Taka Sufe” P-Square's Birthday Pictures  |
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Celebrity birthdays are always something everyone wished to attend because of the countless attractions and sidetractions (permit me). 18th Nov 2010 witnessed one of such events when Nigeria's dynamic duo, P-Square open the door of the Squareville resident to guest as they celebrate their 30th birthday. need I tell you that the crème de la crème of the Naija entertainment industry was present? Check out the photos.
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Minister Thinks Nigeria Is Corrupt Because We Called It "Naija"
The Federal Government has condemned in strong terms the use of “Naija” in place of Nigeria, saying that such usage is “very uncharitable and unpatriotic”.
Minister of Information and Communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili, made the remarks while receiving the participants of Heir Apparent Reality Show in her office in Abuja yesterday.
Akunyili, who frowned on the continuous misrepresentation of the country's official name in place of a “corrupt” version, said: "It is very offensive to call Nigeria ‘Naija’. We are making plans to write companies to stop using the word Naija. I have heard that name Naija in adverts. I want them to go back and remove that word.
"If anybody says this is Naija, ask the person, 'Where is Naija?' We have to stop this word because it is catching up with the young. If we don't put a stop to its usage now, it will continue to project us wrongly.”
The minister's condemnation was prompted by a sentence in the presentation of the visiting group where “our world is Naija” was inserted.
Akunyili, who fervently spoke against the use of the word, ordered that the sentence be removed from the programme and changed to “our world is Nigeria”.
“Naija” is obviously a Nigerianised form of Niger, from where Nigeria derived its name.
The word is popularly used by musicians, artistes, advert managers and corporate companies and it could be positive or negative, although it is being used more positively in recent times.
It is believed to be trendier and is used by the younger generation.
Though no official condemnation of the word has been made, several reports have warned of the consequence of the usage of such words among the youthshttp://www.teasertube.net/2011/09/nea-awards-2011-winners-gist-photos.html
