Happy Independence Nigeria

As we celebrate today, may we live to see a better Nigeria.

Do have a wonderful anniversary people!

Asa's Beautiful Imperfection moves to #3 spot on Billboard World Music chart

With lyrics that will have you wowed as well as a voice to die for, Naija's multi-talented artiste, Asa has got her album Beautiful Imperfection on the number 3 spot in the Billboard's World Music chart for the first week of October, 2011.

With Tinariwen‘s Tassili + 10:1 leading the park and Celtic Thunder‘s Heritage following suite, we hope to see one of ours heading to the top before the end of October.

Way to go Asa!

Nigerian Idol 2 restructured: Ill Rhymes, Tiwa Savage and Charly Boy to make the difference

Ill Rhymes and r n b sensation, Tiwa Savage have been chosen as hosts for Nigerian Idol reality show season II.

However, it is pertinent for you guys to know that there have been a few changes by (Optima Media Group), as they've replaced Audu Maikori who starred as one of the judges for popular entertainment icon, Charley Boy because of the challenges in attending the shows which will be done in various parts of the Federation.

More so, the C.E.O, Rotimi Pedro also laid to rest the issue of viewership, saying that this year's show shall be increased from 5 countries as opposed in season 1 to 9 countries, adding that reward for the lucky winner shall be $100, 000 dollars and a recording deal while first and second runner up shall part with N2.5 million and N1 million respectively.

Brandy, The Game, D'banj et al set to take centre stage at MTN Project Fame Season 4

‘Hey everybody this is Brandy. I’ll be performing at the opening gala at MTN Project Fame West Africa season four at the Eko Expo Center on Sunday, October 2nd. It’s gonna be fire and my first time in Nigeria, so I’ll see everybody there. Bye’ - Brandy.

That was a statement by r n b sensation, Brandy regarding her presence at the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 4 which kicks off 2nd of October, 2011 at the Eko Hotel and Suites. More so, she won’t be the only international act that will be entertaining the crowd that night, as The Game has also been chosen to make this edition a bang!

Nevertheless, our very own D'banj as well as ex-project fame crooners Iyana, Mike Anyansodo, Chidinma and Praiz shall also be thrilling the audience with their songs, while ever-blazing DJ Jimmy Jatt calls the shot on the wheels of steel.

Ex-Soundcity presenter in physical assault by girl friend's thugs

Aspiring singer and presenter of Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa reality show, Deji Falope, is still nursing a swollen eye, excruciatingly painful ribs and a deep-seated paranoia. Reason; he was beaten to a pulp days back by thugs alleged to have been set after him by his half-caste girlfriend of almost two years. According to sources, the thugs visited the VJ and former Soundcity presenter’s Opebi, Lagos home around 7am, and quickly settled down to business, raining kicks and blows on his fragile body while he was close-marked by his assailants, foreclosing any chance of escape until they were done with their brief. As the story goes, some minutes after the thugs left, and while still reeling from the shock and pains, an undisguised police jeep came and whisked the fast-speaking presenter away, thus throwing family and friends into confusion as to his whereabouts. “Several checks at the neighbourhood police stations did not yield any result and his phones were switched off. So we could not reach him. It was much later in the day that we learnt that he was at Area F,” says a close friend of Falope. 

The thin thread that bound the showbiz personality and his former love, who reportedly works at a Lagos-based animation and management company, snapped irrevocably when he discovered her sordid part. E-Punch source discloses that the half-Phillipino, half Nigerian lady actually has a child from a previous relationship; a child she had introduced to Falope as his niece and whom he treats as such. Falope’s friend says further, “Deji also found out that she had been scamming him all along while also taking his belongings like flat screen television, Galaxy Tab and so many other things in the course of their relationship.” Falope’s only offence was his discovery that he was about being scammed by a woman he had planned to marry last May but decided to tarry when he began to see beyond his nose. 

What has now worsened the case, E-Punch gathers, is that threat letters are being sent to Digideep, as Falope is also known in showbiz circles, asking him to keep what he knows about the lady to himself or lose his life. Falope refused to speak with E-Punch on the issue. 

Attempts to reach the lady were unsuccessful as at press time yesterday.

Source: Punch Newspaper

MME HYPE: NSA’s Pun Star

Coming from Non-Cence Studio Academy crew is OFIAVWE Wilson Kevwe, aka Pun Star.

Born and bred in Lagos State, but undergoing tutelage at the prestigious University of Benin where he studies Mass Communication, Pun Star has been able to blend school work with music, an art which has earned him collaborations with artistes like J.Kool, Dino, Wyfi and also with Tari T and K-Shadow who are both producers.

 

Irrespective of some challenges often faced by growing artistes, Pun Star has graced many events as well as made appearance at One Mic competition that was held at Koko Lounge and school gigs where he had the crowd wowed with his flow.

Being involved in musical genre that spans from rap, hip-hop, r & b, dancehall, rock, pop to reggae, I’ll say that something massive is coming because this fella’s pride lies not just on panache, but also on content; a gift you will no doubt reckon with when you listen to joints like “ma jo noni” or “never say hi” where he flaunts his lyrical prowess.

Gospel dance hall vocalist, UK.A stomps the yard

Taking gospel music to a new dimension in Nigeria is this young, but talented artiste, Uche Kevin Amugo aka UK.A, a drummer cum gospel vocalist.

Having started music at an early age, UK.A never gave up at being the best, as his career has seen him play for 2shotz, Tosin Martins, Style Plus, Kelly Handsome, Djinee, M.I and for corporate bodies like Guinness during their 250 years celebration which brought Sean Paul to Nigeria and Star in 2010's Mega Jamz which hosted international act, R. Kelly.

As a singer however, UK.A's dance hall approach to gospel music in Nigeria is quite unique when compared to others, and with his promo currently enjoying air plays in radio stations and in homes, an album release has been scheduled for next month so you might want to keep tabs on him. *winks*

"I want to be remembered for love, togetherness and acceptance" - Harrysong

His name is Harrison Tare Okiri and unlike most talented artistes in Nigeria, Harrysong (as he is fondly called) is no exception to those who started music at an early age, as he gives us an insight on who he is and his kind of music…enjoy!

MME: what kind of music do you do?

Harrysong: I call it infusion. It's a combination of r n b, jazz notes and r n b dance.

MME: Does anyone in particular influence your talent?

Harrysong: Yeah! My late mum and Tuface.

MME: Did it spur you to want a career in music?

Harrysong: Of course. It all started as a dream, where I saw myself in limelight and to the glory of God, it is where I have found myself today. Besides, not like my immediate success is all up in my head, I am still hopeful for the best.

MME: You released your hit single, ‘jonzing world’ after which the 13 track album titled ‘testify’ followed suit in April 2011 under Question Mark Entertainment; how were these works perceived?

Harrysong: A lot of people don’t know this, but before jonzing world, there was “yekelem”. Jonzing world was just my style. However, people criticized the song, but it’s going places now because they love it.

MME: You had your album release gig in Lagos after which you took the launch to your hometown in Warri, Delta State; Why Warri?

MTN rocks Nigeria with the power of 10 concert

In other to thank the Nigerian people for being there through thick and thin, MTN is marking its 10^th Anniversary with "The Power of 10 Concert" which is scheduled to storm these cities: Makurdi, Enugu, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Ilorin, Abuja, Benin, Owerri, Ibadan and Lagos with performances by D'banj, Naeto C, Tiwa Savage, 9ice, Flavour, Wizkid, Ikechukwu, Sound Sultan, Dr. Sid, J Martins et al starting from 9th of September to 9th of October, 2011.

However, other artistes that will also be thrilling fans include: Ras Kimono, Adewale Ayuba, Sean Tero, Omawunmi, D’ Prince, KAS, Waconzy, Olamide, Iyanya and others.

Having been known for consistency in the delivery of social responsibilities in Nigeria, MTN has affected the lives of many via their commitment in the education sector with MTN Foundation, sponsorship of the Nigerian Premier League, Who Wants to be a millionaire and MTN Project Fame.

If you like Loopy Boiz, then you gonna love Ruby

Coming from the stable of Loopy Records is Ruby, a unique talent under the management of Loopy Music, a dynamic team that is made up of MI, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Leony, Lindsey and Eve.

However, she just dropped a unique single titled "okay" under the Record label and her slow but soft approach to romance doesn't sound bad after all if you ask me. Quite a good way of making an announcement I would say.

Way to go Loopy!

D'banj's "oliver twist" gets ban over Omotola Jalade's buttocks

“The truth is that the person that banned this song will hear this song till he is sick of it. He will hear it at almost every party he goes to. He will hear it from the cars that will drive pass him.

He will hum the melody even in his sleep. He’ll probably record his own version of the Oliver video sef lol. He is doing his job so let’s allow him exercise his power. It’s allowed. May God bless him and his hustle? No long thing”.

Those were the reaction of Ruggedman after he learnt that the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) had pulled the plug on D'banj's new single, "oliver twist".

Reacting on the order by the Commission not to air the song on radio nor television due to its "lewd lyrics" as they claim, the C.E.O of Mo'Hits, Don Jazzy went on to share his thought on twitter by saying: "Tweeps pls worry not about the banning of Oliver o. e dey happen. we re kinda used to it now. Ijebu garri no dey do advert but e dey sell".

However, the Nollywood diva whose "tool" was said to have been emphasized on the song is yet to make a statement, but let's keep our fingers crossed and hope the Commission got their judgment right!

Meet the stars where they shine at night, as crawlers shut down your hood

If you live in Lagos and would want to party ALL NIGHT with the likes of 2face Idibia, Djinee, Sunny Neji, Bracket, Timi Dakolo, Drizzy and the one-man-one-vote crooner, Solid Star, then you don't wanna miss out on this party tagged "The Premium Show (Nite Invaders)".

According to Nite Dreams Media Ltd (Organizers), the star stunning event has been uniquely planned to celebrate clubbing and lifesytle for an assembly of class and talents, the trendy, networkers, crème de la crème, young business entrepreneurs, A-list celebrities and captains of industries.

Scheduled to be a show for VIP's, 

ace comedian, AY, Dayo Ephraim and Tobi Banjoko shall be playing host for the night while Koffi, Ogunsbaba, MC Abbey, Headmaster and Bovi have been selected to thrill you with rib cracking jokes.

More so, there will be an exclusive live mix performance by ever blazing Cool dj Jimmy Jatt and London based dj Sose coupled with the appearance of the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola and other A-list guests as special guests of honor.

However, the event is going to be happening in Lagos on the 23rd of September, 2011 and the time is 9pm for Black Carpet and 10-12am for the main event. Tickets are available by home/office delivery simply by calling their RSVP agent, Didi on 0803 487 95555.

Jon Jac storms the place with wah wah wah

FACT FILE:

Hometown: Benue, NG

Genres: Reggae / Afro Pop

Label: TUG Records

Coming from Benue State in Nigeria, John Jack Adakole, popularly known as Jon Jac grew in the real grimy part of his hood that is not often shown on documentaries, but this didn’t deter him from making a mark for himself, as he is rising to be an artiste to look out for in the near future.

Having learnt to fend for himself on the streets using music from his childhood to verse mantras from the daily survival stories of his life, his lyrical prowess saw him perform at various functions and friends' parties, thence he knew he had to develop his career, a decision that saw him take to the industry professionally in 2005.

Jon-Jac with M-Trill and OverDose at One Mic Naija

Jon Jac has performed on several stages as well as recorded lots of songs with numerous acts from Nigeria, a resume that saw him signed on to TU Global Records in 2011. More so, he is currently working on his debut album titled "Based on a true story" which will be hitting stores in the second quarter of 2012 so you might want to look out for that one!

Connect to him via these links below:

facebook fan page

reverbnation

Lastly, his recent single "The Coming (Wah Wah Wah)" is currently enjoying massive airplay on some radio stations in Lagos and he is coming people, Jon Jac is coming and there is no stopping him.