Ghanian rapper Dee Moneey remixes his previous single titled “Finish Line” with a fresh cast of rap talents from Ghana and Nigeria which includes Paedae aka Paedeezy (of R2Bees), Ice Prince, Reminisce, J.Town, and Manifest!
Friday 20 June 2014
MUSIC: Dr Sid, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Phyno & Tiwa Savage - Surulere (Tiwa Savage Remix)
Mavin Records First Lady delivers a sick verse to the massive hit song by Dr Sid, Don Jazzy, Wizkid and Phyno.
Unfortunately, Wizkid couldn’t make the Award ceremony in Durban, so he didn’t perform along with the rest!
NEWS: Nicki Minaj, Jhene Aiko, John Legend & More To Perform At 2014 BET Awards
After killing her performance at Hot 97's Summer Jam on June 1, Nicki Minaj will grace the stage at the 2014 BET Awards.
She, along with Jhene Aiko, John Legend and August Alsina, have been added to the line-up.
Nicki Minaj is nominated for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Earlier this month, BET announced that Lil Wayne, Lionel Richie, Pharrell Williams, Drake, Usher, Trey Songz and Jennifer Hudson will perform also.
Mack Wilds and K. Michelle will join Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz and Jennifer Hudson.
Tracy Morgan will not be attending the award show following his accident. He's recovering from being critically injured in a New Jersey highway crash.
The 2014 BET Awards, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live from L.A.'s Staples Center on Sunday June 29 at 8pm!
NEWS: Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, Mafikizolo & Sarkodie To Perform At 2014 BET Awards
Popupar Nigeria Rapper, Ice Prince has been officially nominated among the artistes to perform at the 2014 BET Awards happening on the 29th of June live at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
It will be recalled that, Ice Prince, who had been nominated twice for the BET Best International act Africa, eventually won the award last year.
Meanwhile Tiwa Savage, South African Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo and Ghanaian hip hop artist Sarkodie will perform as part of the “Music Around the Globe” presentation on Saturday 28 June.
All three artists were nominated in the BET Awards ‘Best International Act: Africa’ category. This is the first time international acts have performed as part of the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE since the introduction of international BET Award categories. Big congrats to all of them.
NEWS: Wizkid Collaborates With Chris Brown On His Upcoming LP
Breaking the long silence following several calls from fans for new songs, multiple-award-winning pop singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has announced that his music collaboration with Chris Brown will be featured on his upcoming LP.
Wizkid who has been updating his social media on his progress with his new album took to Twitter again to share the good news with his fans.
His latest tweet reads: ‘My bro @chrisbrown nd i recorded something hot last night! The world aint ready for this one! raaaaaaah!!!‘
MUSIC: Olamide - Story For The Gods
Olamide, the Baddo himself is back with a brand new banging single titled “Story For The Gods”
CHECK IT OUT!!!
MUSIC: Burna Boy - Boom Boom Boom
Check out 'Boom Boom Boom' from Burna Boy’s debut album titled
‘L.I.F.E: Leaving an Impact for Eternity’
PHOTOS: Samklef Releases New Promo Pictures
The Nigerian music producer and artiste is set to takeover the remaining months in the year of 2014. The first step – this dapper new photoshoot.
He will also be releasing new songs next week!
See more pictures below:
VIDEO: 2Face Idibia ft. Bridget Kelly - Let Somebody Love You
After the release of his album tracklist 2face is out with the video for the song “Let Somebody Love You” featuring RocNation’s Bridget Kelly. The song which has been making waves since its release a week ago has being enjoying massive airplays.
The video is just as impressive as the audio, it highlights the musical chemistry between 2face and Bridget Kelly, and provides visual dimension and depth to the timeless message in the song!
Thursday 19 June 2014
NEWS: Cobhams Asuquo & The Gift Of Blindness
“It’s assumed there are many things you can’t do because you’re blind. And so, for me I had to prove that there are many things I can do because I’m blind, and that there are many things I have done because I’m blind,”- Cobhams Asuquo
Leading Nigerian music producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo, who was born blind, is calling on all who care to listen to become blind. On a number of occasions, he has spoken about the advantages of blindness and he does not hesitate to encourage others to embrace blindness. In 2012, while talking at TEDxEuston, an event that brings people together to share their experiences, he spoke on the lessons he has learnt from being blind. “I believe strongly that one of the strong elements that have fuelled my very strong sense of imagination and my ability to dream is the gift of blindness,” he said at the event.
In the talk, which he titled “The Gift of Blindness,” Cobhams mentioned three lessons that blindness has taught him:
1. Do not excuse failure for any reason on any account.
2. Trust, even when there’s no reason to.
3. Be blind to be focused.
He related different stories to drive home his message during his inspirational speech which was well received by the audience and which was intermittently punctuated by their applause. Cobhams’ third lesson, ‘Be blind to be focused,’ is the focus of this write-up. “Sight sometimes is a distraction,” he says but he quickly adds, “Now don’t get me wrong, sight is a precious gift. But on your way to your destination, what you see can also be a big distraction from your goal. So, I have learnt that you have to be blind in order to be focused. Focus is blindness in a sense…” There is a profound truth in this statement. We all have goals and aspirations but many a time, we come across some other things that cause our focus to shift. And it can be so distressing when, later in life, we realise what we could have achieved if we had not allowed ourselves to be distracted. This is why Cobhams’ message that we should be blind to be focused is apt.
Truth be told, focusing is not an easy thing to do. It is a habit that must be learnt until it becomes a second nature. I must confess that personally, I am still struggling to learn how to focus on the most important things to me, especially as they relate to my aspirations. There are distractions in our world today, with the Internet, television, mobile phones and other electronic devices that are being introduced to the market every day.
What I have learned is that focusing on one thing and doing well in it will open other doors for you. There is a halo effect that comes with being focused. Focus makes you a master in whatever you do and this makes people to admire and respect you. Focus defines you. That is why if I mention Warren Buffet, what comes to mind is investing. If I mention Donald Trump, you will start thinking about real estate and if I mention Pastor E. A. Adeboye or Bishop David Oyedepo, preaching comes to mind. Focus helps you to be clear about what you intend to achieve.
If you can’t maintain your focus, you won’t achieve your goal, unless it’s such an easy goal that it would have happened anyway.
Cobhams Asuquo, who has nurtured many singers in Nigeria, is thus right in encouraging us to become blind. You will agree with me that not everyone has mastered the art of focusing. Thus the blindness that comes with being focused is indeed a gift not everyone possesses but which we should strive to have. So are you ready to become blind?!
MUSIC: Ozone – In The Morning
Aristokrat Records/960 Music Group Artiste, Ozone releases the mixtape artwork and a track off his upcoming mixtape Titled In the Morning. “In The Morning” is the perfect blend of Rap, Pop and feel good music which would warm the hearts of his ever growing fanbase and new lovers alike.
Set to be released on Thursday 26th of June, the Mixtape titled “Superiority Complex” sports an unconventional artwork which depicts the journey of the up and coming rapper and his disposition to the happenings in the country. Having recently featured Yung L on his ‘Introduktion’ track, rising star Ozone drops this feel good jam, which is a sure ear candy anyday, anytime.
The Superiority Complex Mixtape which features Wizkid, Yung L, BOJ and label mate Mojeed, is set to unleash this promising rapper on the music industry.
NEWS: Oyo State Announces 7 Days Of Mourning For Arisekola Alao
The Oyo State Government has declared seven days of mourning following the death of Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao in the UK on Wednesday.
Dr Festus Adedayo, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, made the disclosure late night on Wednesday in Ibadan.
He said “the Oyo State Government has declared seven days mourning for the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao.
“The state government has also declared Friday, June 20, 2014 a public holiday, as mark of respect for the spirit of the departed soul.’’
Gov. Ajimobi had earlier on Wednesday visited the Ibadan home of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the state government had sent a special delegation comprising the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaj Monsurat Sunmonu, the Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli and two other members of the Executive to London.
The delegation was to accompany the remains of Arisekola-Alao to Nigeria!
PHOTOS: Peter Okoye Shows Off His Fleet Of Cars
Peter of the super duo P-square went to his Instagram page to show off his cars!
See pictures below:
MUSIC: Wale Waves ft. Oritse Femi - Shakara
Here is a new joint from Wale Waves featuring Oritse Femi, the Musical Taliban which may be his most catchy tune thus far.
Shakara is an up tempo, high energy track; something you would not expect from a Wale Waves, but it connects!
NEWS: 2face Idibia – The Acension (Album Tracklisting)
On Saturday, 14th June 2014, 2Face Idibia held the listening session for his 6th album titled “The Ascension”. The star-studded event took place at Ariz Bar and Grill in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The LP is expected to hit stores very soon. Check out the tracklist below while we await the artwork and release date!
See tracklisting below:
1. GO Ft. Machel Montano
2. #APROKO
3. HOLIDAY
4. CANT HEAR YOU Ft. Vector
5. THE BEST I CAN BE Ft. Iceberg Slim & Rocksteady
6. LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU Ft. Bridget Kelly
7. KISS OF LIFE
8. HATE WHAT YOU DO TO ME
9. CONFESSIONS Ft. Rocksteady & Dammy Krane
10. CLOSE TO WHERE YOU ARE
11. INTERNATIONAL LOVING Ft. Kim Almarcha
12. BOULAY BOULAY Ft. Shurwayne
13. DIASPORA WOMAN Ft. Fally Pupa
14. JEJE
15. LESSE PASSE Ft. Sir Victor Uwaifo
16. IFE DINMA With Tony Oneweek
17. NOT A SURPRISE
VIDEO: Phyno On SoundCity TV's One on One
Nigerian indigenous rapper, Phyno is seated on this week’s episode of the One on One show with Moet. He touches on sundry issues including working with Olamide, his new music video and several others!
MUSIC: Lara George - You Alone Oluwa (Medley)
Award winning Gospel singer & Ijoba Orun crooner Lara George is back on the scene with a 10-minute worship Medley titled ‘You Alone Oluwa‘
CHECK IT OUT!!!
Wednesday 18 June 2014
NEWS: 35 People Still Missing After Boat Sinks Off In Malaysia
Malaysian Officials on Wednesday, said over 35 persons were still missing after a boat carrying 97 foreigners sank near Sungai Air Hitam off the western coast of Malaysia.
However, reports say two persons had been confirmed dead and 60 rescued.
The Head of the Port Klang Office of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Mohamad Yaakup said those that were rescued included 47 men, 12 women and one child.
“The two dead include one man and one woman,’’ the official said.
According to preliminary investigation and interviews by officials of some of the rescued victims, all the passengers are Indonesian nationals.
The official said that the accident happened at about 12:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday, when it was windy and the waters were tough, adding that the boat sank near the shore.
Mohamad said that 10 boats, one helicopter and 91 personnel had been dispatched for the search and rescue operation!
NEWS: Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Arisekola Alao Dies Aged 69
Businessman and Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao, has died at the age of 69.
Mr. Alao, who was born in 1945, started out as a trader in his youth and grew into a businessman with investments in real estate, auto sales, media, and flourmills.
The late Mr. Alao was married to several wives and had many children.
He was, until his death, Deputy President-General of National Council of Islamic Affairs (NCSIA)
RIP MR ALAO!!!
PHOTOS: Skales - Shake Body (Behind The Scenes)
Skales has been putting in major works since his departure from his former record label, EME. Since releasing his Shake Body track, Skales quickly followed that up with Obi, and a video shortly after!
See more pictures below:
MUSIC: Maheeda - Concrete Love
After a long while, Maheeda is back with her first official gospel song titled “Concrete Love” which she expresses how God has been faithful to her, how great and mighty HE is.
Lovely tune as she will be dropping more gospel hits and video pretty soon!
VIDEO: Yemi Alade One On One with AdamzVJ
Something about Yemi Alade is just refreshing!
AdamzVJ of SoundCity caught up with Yemi Alade on the One on One episode
The pair talked about the start of Yemi Alade’s musical career, appearance on Peak Talent Show and winning the reality competition, the massive success and crossover of “Johnny”, her yet to be released debut album, her ideal man and more!
PHOTO: Wizkid Spotted With Akon & Tyrese
All week long, StarBoy Wizzy has been spotted with his fellow top artistes in the USA.
Last week, Wizkid was spotted with Tyga, Chris Brown & Justin Bieber.
Now, he has been spotted with Akon & Tyrese!
Are they also featured in his long-awaited album? Let's keep our fingers crossed guys!
PHOTOS: DOROBUCCI Cultic?! See Allegation & Don Jazzy's Reaction
WOW! Dorobucci is cultic?!. An unknown person was saying that Dorobucci is cultic! I guess the Mavin boss saw the false allegation and decided to deny it through Twitter saying that it was 'SAD'!
He also spoke a bit about his disbelief about how people even make the AMERICAN artistes look cultic by relating them and their fame to ILLUMINATI!
See allegation & Don Jazzy's reaction below:
Allegation
Don Jazzy's reaction
Tuesday 17 June 2014
NEWS: Lil Wayne & Justin Bieber's Manager, Scooter Braun Squash Beef
Last month, Lil Wayne had some strong words for Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun. The rapper addressed Scooter in a video last month, calling him out him out for allegedly making some comments about Bieber's friend, and Wayne's Young Money signee, Lil Twist.
"I heard this bitchass nigga" Scooter talking shit about Twist," Wayne said in the clip, before threatening Braun. "Anything you got to say, when you see me, say it to my motherfuckin’ face. And if you do happen to say it to my motherfuckin’ face, I ain’t gonna make you eat them words, nigga. I’ma put them bitches on your tombstone...Fuck you, Scooter."
Despite making such a strong proclamation against Bieber's team, Wayne has reportedly worked things out with the manager, revealing that Twist "may have blew some details out of proportion" in his account of Scooter's alleged 'shit-talking'.
Twist is said to have told Wayne that he was dismissed as a 'bad influence', and not welcome in Justin's house, but upon further investigation, this may not have been the full story.
Both parties are reportedly willing to move on, so we'll likely hear more collaborations between Wayne and the Biebz in the future!
NEWS: Hollywood Actor & Comedian, Tracy Morgan Now In Fair Condition After Crash
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan has been upgraded to fair condition following the New Jersey highway crash that badly injured him and killed one of his friends, his spokesman said Monday.
"His personality is certainly starting to come back as well," spokesman Lewis Kay said.
The 45-year-old former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" star suffered broken ribs and a broken leg in the June 7 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. The crash killed fellow comedian James McNair and seriously injured two other people.
A criminal complaint alleges Roper hadn't slept for more than 24 hours before the accident when he swerved to avoid slowed traffic on the turnpike and plowed into Morgan's limo.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has not explained what Roper's driving route was. It has said it believes he was in compliance with federal safety regulations.
Morgan's assistant, Jeffrey Millea, of Shelton, Connecticut, has also been upgraded to fair condition, Kay said. Hospital officials said comedian Ardie Fuqua, of Jersey City, remains in critical condition.
PHOTO: First Picture Of Future & Ciara's Son
Ciara shared the first picture of Baby Future and it has gone viral
BABY FUTURE HAS ARRIVED!!!
VIDEO: Comedian Bovi Interviewed By Toolz On THE JUICE
Comedian and actor Bovi, sits down with the lovely Toolz on this weeks edition of the juice. Join us as he gives us the juice on his work relationship with Basket Mouth and his wife and family life. Also, how he got started in the entertainment industry and what happens when you tell jokes about Dangote. Lets see how well he fairs at our games section; only on, THE JUICE!
NEWS: Panic In Chibok As Boko Haram Threatens To Attack
There was panic in Chibok local government area of Borno state, where over 200 female students of Government Girls Secondary School were abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram following a letter purportedly written to the people of Chibok by the sect members informing them of their plans to attack the local government.
A top local government official in Chibok town, who did not want his name published revealed this to newsmen in Maiduguri the Borno state capital Monday.
According to him, when they met the police with the letter they were assured of maximum protection, but the police however complained of lack of fuel for their vehicle, as the ban for selling fuel in the local government for fear that insurgents may use it to burn houses made it impossible to access the comodity.
He said, the local government also has assured the security operatives that they are going to buy fuel and keep it with the security for their use and also pleaded for reinforcement as the number of security operatives in the area may not be enough.
He said, ”whenever Boko Haram tells you that, they are coming, they never fail to come. Our fears now is that, we don’t know when and how they are going to come but our people are in great fear. We are calling for prayers as well as government to provide adequate security in Chibok.”
NEWS: Iran President Hassan Rouhani Happy About Iran VS Nigeria Match
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter on Tuesday to praise his country’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria, after a lacklustre football World Cup opener for Team Melli in Brazil.
“Proud of our boys who secured our first point — hopefully the first of many more to come,” Rouhani tweeted on his English-language account, alongside a picture of him in tracksuit bottoms and a sports shirt adorned with the national flag.
It was a rare casual image of the president, who is normally seen in a formal robe and white turban, sitting alone on a sofa watching the match on television with a glass of tea and some pistachios.
Rouhani’s optimistic take on the match was at odds with supporters in Curitba, who booed Iran off the pitch after a defensive performance.
However coach Carlos Queiroz said the crowd had to be realistic about what his side could achieve.
“The spectators maybe didn’t see it this way, but in football when you play with attitude, soul, emotions, tension it can also be an attractive game and that is what happened,” said the former Real Madrid boss.
Iranian media also circulated pictures of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his nuclear negotiating team watching the match in Vienna, where the Islamic republic is in talks with world powers!
VIDEO: Dj Final ft. Jahborne – In The Mood
DJ Final releases the new music video for his hit single titled ‘IN THE MOOD’ featuring Jahborne.
Shot in Tinapa and directed by Voidfxstudio!
VIDEO: Tunde & Wumi Obe (T.W.O) ft. 2Face Idibia – Green White Green
“Musical giants, Tunde and Wunmi Obe popularly referred to as T.W.O have released a video for their new advocacy single, ‘Green White Green.’ Shot in Lagos, the video was produced and directed by Clarence Peters and features Pop icon, 2Face Idibia.
The video shows clips of various rallies in Nigeria, past victories of the Super Eagles, presidents of Nigeria, various ethnic groups and a host of others attributes significant to Nigeria. The video also has an appearance of the Ginger Master, Terry G!
MUSIC: RRS ft. Reminisce & Sossick – Kill Yourself
When you hear the name “Sossick” in the Nigerian music industry, only one thing comes to mind, The King Of Hip-Hop beats. Sossick is known for his uniqueness when it comes to Nigerian hip-hop.
Having produced a large portion of the late Da Grin’s “C.E.O” album, which was a classic and also of recent Reminisce’s sophomore album “Alaga Ibile” which dropped last year and has taken over the streets, his credentials are not in doubt. Sossick and Reminisce are currently working on a joint project, titled “Project RRS” which stands for Project Rapid Response Squad, the project will feature other talented upcoming artistes, and it is scheduled to drop later this year.
“Kill Yourself” is a single off the project, Reminisce and Sossick combine effortlessly to come up with a banging tune, which majorly talks about working hard and enjoying the dividends of your hard work. “We popping bottles every day, we f**cking models everyday…kill yourself”; a word to the haters and people who never believed in them, this song is a must listen!
VIDEO: Omawumi - Megbele
New music video by Omawumi performing "Megbele" in memory of Chief Dr Frank Amirejortise Megbele.
Directed by Aje Filmworks!
Monday 16 June 2014
MUSIC + VIDEO: Sound Sultan ft. Babayaro & Yung GreyC – Super Eagles (No Tension)
Music veteran Sound Sultan puts out a fresh song and video aptly titled “Super Eagles (No Tension)” featuring YungGreyC of Naija Ninjas and former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro. This serves to inspire every Nigerian in support of the National Team: The Super Eagles!
MUSIC: Omawumi – Megbele
Energetic Nigerian female leading singer, Omawumi is back again with a new hit single titled “Megbele”.
"Megbele" is also learned to be her surname!
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