Dbanj on deck once again! His new single is titled Bachelor and should be released soon as well as the video for it. You can never say this guy doesn’t work hard for his status. File!!!
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Friday, 28 September 2012
Joining the big league: Iyanya gets himself N12m Range Rover Sports [PHOTOS]
Iyanya Mbuk, is certainly reaping the benefits of his hit singles, ‘Kukere’ and ‘Your waist’.
The good looking singer, has taken delivery of a brand new Range Rover jeep, that is reportedly valued at N12 million.
This comes a few weeks after the Cross River-born Iyanya, moved into the Lekki area of Lagos. The Kukere Master just returned from the UK, where he performed at the Wembley Arena.
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Domestic violence: “If you hit a woman, you’re an animal” – Peter Okoye of P-Square
One half of P-Square, Peter Okoye, has added his voice to advocacy against violence against women. In a couple of tweets posted on his official Twitter page, @PeterPsquare, the 30-year-old condemned the act of wife battery, which is slowly becoming rampant in these parts.
“Am really against domestic violence, its sad how some of us ‘MEN’ treat our spouses or partners. Pls, lets respect them, they are human beings not toys. Hitting a woman doesn’t...
Terry G Says Bye Bye To His Famous Dreads
It’s just not the same without the dreads! Then again, everyone is doing away with the dreads these days. Timaya, Waconzy both chopped theirs off, and Basket Mouth remixed his own to a dread mo-hawk thingy.
Terry G cutting his own is the most shocking though. The Ginga!!! It’s gone. Ok I’m getting carried away but it’s weird to see him without the dreads. Then again, he didn’t have dreads when he first got into music anyways. Back in the days.
Anyways…...
Omo Baba Olowo! Davido buys N140m house in Lekki [PHOTO]
According to a story on Linda Ikeji’s blog, pop star Davido, has just acquired a property in Lekki Phase 1. The report also has it that the value of the mansion is around N140m – the price the property was on the market for.
Although it has not been confirmed if he paid the advertised amount, the Dami Duro crooner, did not waste time with negotiations, as the deal to buy the house, was sealed between yesterday and today. The newly acquired property,...
“Why I chose D’Banj over Don Jazzy” – Ikechukwu
When Don Jazzy and D’Banj split earlier this year, most of their friends chose camps. The producer established Mavin Records with Wande Coal, Dr. SID, D’Prince and Tiwa Savage, while D’Banj took with him Ikechukwu, Special ED and his younger brother K-Switch.
Ikechukwu, was an on and off member of the defunct MoHits crew. And a lot of people were surprised that he left with the Kokomaster. But in an exclusive interview with Encomium magazine,...
Woman gives birth to half-human half-goat in Jigawa State [PHOTO]
A general hospital located in Jahun, Jigawa state became a theatre of absurd and bizarre when a woman who had labored for 9 months gave birth to what looks like a combination of human head and goat legs. The woman whose identity is yet to be revealed had delivered peacefully only to have had a child with human head with no neck, and goat legs handed to her by the doctor.
The question on the lips of many people as the time of this report was what...
Two strange beasts allegedly killed on Elele Campus of Madonna University [PHOTO]
Naijagists.com received two separate emails today from female students who claimed two monster beats were killed at Madonna University’s Elele campus in Rivers state, Nigeria on Wednesday.
According to the email, a small ravaging beast was initially killed by security personnel at the campus.
Few minutes later, a bigger beast that came for revenge was also killed. The sender claimed everyone at Elele campus were very terrified of the horrible...
VIDEO: 2face, Wizkid, D’Banj, Tiwa Savage & MI – ‘Let’s Get This Party Started’
It is not even hype. When you have 2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, MI Abaga, D’Banj and Wizkid on a track, you can be assured it is going to be a monstrous jam. And that is exactly what this Jay Sleek-produced ‘Let’s get this party started’ is.
Added to all that brilliance, Clarence Peters directs one of the most anticipated videos.
Watch the clip here:
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Tuesday, 25 September 2012
IJeoma – Bami Won ‘Yo Si
The beautiful singer Ijeoma who released her new single ‘Bami Won ‘Yo Si’ and ‘Gen Gen’ on Friday is out with the video to her lead single ‘Bami Won ‘Yo Si’. The video was directed by Matayas of Dudutoonz who shot her earlier videos. The video features R&B heartthrob Praiz who was also in MTN Project Fame Season 1 alongside Ijeoma. The songstress is set to embark on her media tour this week. Ijeoma was nominated in the Best Vocal Performance...
“Is it not the height of disrespect and insensitivity?” – M.I reacts to video Rick Ross shot in Lagos
Chocolate City rapper, MI Abaga, has taken to his personal website, to make his opinions known about the Nigerian version of ‘Hold me back’, which Rick Ross shot in some areas of Lagos.
MI was evidently not happy, as his write up showed, suggesting that the American rapper did not portray the country in good light. In his opinion, nobody can tell the Nigerian story, more than the inhabitants of the nation.
“Does it make you angry? Does it rile...
“He is my friend, we are all making money” – Davido denies ‘beef’ with Wizkid [VIDEO]
Dami Duro crooner, Davido, has come out to state categorically, that he is not at war with Wizkid, as it was reported some days ago. The 19-year-old pop singer, made this clear, in a video interview with AMC Nigeria, when he was asked about his relationship with Banky W’s protegé.
“Wizkid is my friend, Wizkid is my n***a, Wizkid is my brother. There’s nothing wrong at all. We are young n****as making money, that’s all,” he responded.
With these...
Dreams Do Come True: OYATO LIVE AT NYFW
Last Saturday was a good day! Plenty of people gathered at Select Space NYC [photographed below] located on 39th street and 8th avenue in New York City’s garment district to witness the unveiling of VINTAGE POP PRINT™ Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. A collection I’ve been working on since the beginning of this year and it felt damn good to finally show what I’ve been holding onto for so long.
The event was definitely one to remember even though...
Rick Ross – Hold Me Back (Nigeria)
Rick Ross aka Rozay was in Nigeria a few weeks ago for a concert and while he was there he shot another video for his track Hold Me Back.
He’s all over the streets of Lagos in this and goes really into the backwoods on it.
Not exactly thrilled about the one side of Nigeria he shows. There’s more to Nigeria than this, but if he’s going for the streets look then I guess I can understand, but still… Would’ve liked a more diverse outlook on Nigeria....
Music Meets Runway 2012 Model Casting Call
This is an official casting call for all interested models!
Le Reve Events producers of hit show Music Meets Runway (MMR) is proud to announce MMR 2012 Model Casting.
As part of its set of campaigns leading to this year’s show, MMR had earlier on in July 2012 announced its call for fashion designers. Designers interested in showcasing in this year’s amazing event were given an opportunity to be part of the show by sending in mandatory requirements....
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Andre Blaze leaves Nigezie, explains why he is moving on
Prolific TV host Andre Blaze has opened up on why he left popular cable TV channel Nigezie where he worked for four years.
‘Expansion! It was time for me to grow‘, the young dark skinned presenter who started working at Nigezie from August 2008 told NET.
Andre Blaze says he officially turned in his resignation in May 2012 but left in June. ‘It’s been an incredibly, the most educational experience‘, Andre Blaze reminisces on his stay at Nigezie.
Before...
Star actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde dragged to court over debt allegations
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has engaged the services of popular Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Festus Keyamo to defend her in a case of breach of contract filed against her company, Redhot Concepts Limited by an up and coming lawyer, Keshi Elvis who holds brief for Megafield Solicitors.
According to the lawyer, trouble started when the latter failed to honour the contractual agreement they entered into in 2010.
He said all entreaties he made...
“Lesbians after us” – Nollywood twin sisters, Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke cry out
Their fast rising feats in the Nigeria motion picture industry, globally known as Nollywood reminds you of the adage that says, ‘hard work pays.’
They may not be mentioned in the same breath with A-list actresses who possess mouth-watering endorsement deals with conglomerates; nonetheless the effervescent and charming Enugu State-born queens of numerous chartbusting movies, Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are no pasties.
The identical twins warmed...
“I want to be buried at Stamford Bridge” – Nollywood actor, Mr. Ibu
Mr. Ibu earns his living clowning. For over 2 decades, he has remained one of Nigeria’s first-class wits. Slapstick or sitcom, any genre of comedy is right up his path. He is best of the best in an ‘overflowing world of comedians’; a Katt Williams and Lee Evans rolled into one. But unknown to many, Mr. Ibu, whose real name is John Okafor has a burning desire.
The Enugu State-born thespian in a recent interview gave what many would tag ‘Soccer...
MI Abaga: 6 Things Vic O Is Doing Better Than Most Upcoming Artistes
He entered our lives without apology last year. Barged right through our speakers and computer screens.
A lot of people had a lot to say, but in the midst of the dust and flying fists, I had a revelation, viz: Vic o is either a a very clever genius… or maybe not. Maybe he isn’t. But you can’t deny he’s putting a lot of effort into what he does.
If you’re an upcoming rapper, or singer, or interested in any sort of job that involves entertaining...
Phillip Eta: “Bad news” – Did Don Jazzy really need to sub D’Banj’s G.O.O.D Music collabo?
Yesterday, we finally got to listen to a G.O.O.D Music collaboration that featured our very own D’Banj. The Kokomaster featured on the Pusha T’s track, along with 2 Chainz, Common, CyHi Da Prince, D’Banj, Kid Cudi & Raekwon.
And as expected, it was a trending topic on social media, especially Twitter. An interesting angle to the whole debate however, was Don Jazzy’s tweets, which were posted around the time the issue was hot on Twitter.
“Do...
Kardinal Offishall – Repping My City Feat Wizkid
Courtesy of Konvict Music, we have a hot new collabo from Wizkid and Kardinal Offishall. The song which was produced by Burd and Keys, sees the EME artiste strut his stuff nicely on the hook. While Kardinal, brings his game on, like only he can.
The collabo represents a big step up to the international scene for Wizzy. And we all await some more of the foreign duets he has already recorded.
Listen to ‘Reppin for my city’ here:...
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Twitter verifies 2face Idibia’s account
Idoma-born singer, 2Face Idibia has now got his twitter handle, @2faceidibia verified by the social media website. His twitter handle popped up with the ‘blue ticked sign’ at the early hours today.
This now enables his account with twitter differentiated from other parody accounts on the site. 2Face has now joined Asa, Nneka, D’Banj, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Ekeinde Jalade, Ice Prince, Brymo, Dencia and others who already had their accounts with...
Nneka – My Home [Alternate Video]
Here’s a different version of Nneka’s My Home video. The original video dropped about a year ago. Nneka always does well with videos. Check on i...
“D’Banj can never be replaced” – Tiwa Savage [VIDEO]
First lady of MAVIN Records, Tiwa Savage has revealed the real reason why she joined MAVIN Records. In a recent interview with Factory78, the Kelekele crooner dismissed the insinuation that she was signed on the label to replaced D’Banj.
According to her, ” It’s great (to be a part of Mavin Records Team). Don Jazzy is a legend in my opinion. He is incredible and I have always looked up to him.
Continuing the talented singer said she has always...
D’Banj features on ‘The Morning’ with Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Common, CyHi Da Prince, Kid Cudi & Raekwon
Finally, we have an official D’Banj collaboration with artistes on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label.
The track is titled ‘The Morning’. And the Kokomaster features on the Pusha T’s track, along with 2 Chainz, Common, CyHi Da Prince, D’Banj, Kid Cudi & Raekwon. The song is off the Cruel Summer GOOD Music album. PRE-ORDER NOW: [iTun...
Driver in Benin sacks boss after winning N1 million in Game Show
Luck shone on Emeka John at the oddest of places – a beer parlour. Emeka is a trailer driver who was spotted drinking bottles of Star lager beer just at the right time and the right place. Unknown to him, Star was giving away instant gift prizes for Star drinkers through a raffle draw. Emeka was given some prizes including a raffle ticket to participate in Star TV Game Show in Lagos.
Emeka was flown to Lagos, all expenses paid, from his base in...
Nigeria Got Talent picks Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster as judges
iSalute Media can authoritatively report that the organizers of the most anticipated TV reality show, ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ have picked Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw as one of its three judges for the show.
Kate was chosen alongside top radio broadcaster, Dan Foster and Yibo Koko. The show will kick off next week Sunday on terrestrial TV stations like STV, NTA, AIT, TVC and cable stations like HiTV UK and Soundcity TV (DSTV).
The running for...
Assassins threaten Nollywood twins, order them to leave Lagos
A report in this week’s National Encomium, has revealed that assassins, have threatened to kill entertainers, Tracy and Treasure Daniel, if they do not move out of Lagos.
The story written by Stella Dimoko-Korkus read:
According to sources close the Identical twins; ‘Treasure has been hiding. She started receiving threatening calls last year and this time handwritten death threats started arriving her door post asking her to leave town and...
“They were hosted in London, they will be hosted in Abuja” – Minister’s aide clears air on Paralympians
Ohimai Godwin Amaize, the Special Assistant to Bolaji Abdulahi, the Minister of Sports, has come on Twitter to debunk the stories, that the athletes that represented Nigeria at the Paralympics were not properly welcomed. An earlier report today, claimed that no one from the Nigeria’s Sports Commission, was on hand to welcome the glorious athletes.
“Negativity sells very well in times like these. Be very careful to believe whatever is reported....
“I wanted it to last, but it cannot” – Bishop T.D Jakes’ daughter ends four-year marriage
Sarah Henson, the youngest daughter of well respected mega pastor, Bishop T.D. Jakes, has confirmed via a statement, that she is ending her four-year marriage. Sarah got married to Robert Henson, a former NFL player, when she was just 19.
“I have built my ministry and identity around being the best wife and a mother I can be. For quite sometime I have tried to steer through some serious troubles at home. As much as I wanted my marriage to last,...
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Making money from my blog, my rift with RMD, why I won’t date a celebrity – Linda Ikeji [VIDEO]
Linda Ikeji was on ‘The Juice’ recently, where she opened up to Toolz about several issues.
The popular blogger and ex model talked about why she stopped modelling, how Bella Naija inspired her to start blogging, some of the stand offs she has had and the brighter sides of blogging.
Watch the full interview her...
“Tokunbo wasn’t at my table, I am still married” – Nike Oshinowo denies marriage break up
Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo, has reacted to the stories that made headlines last week, that her four-year marriage to Dr. Tunde Soleye was over.
The reports also claimed that she was in a new relationship with the son of the Ooni of Ife, Prince Tokunbo Sijuade, who is divorced. The story further had it that the pair were allegedly seen kissing and hugging at the 60th birthday party of Senator Daisy Danjuma, that was celebrated...
Akon begins legal proceedings to be recognised as father of his two sons
Akon recently filed court documents last month requesting that he becomes the legal dad of the two children he fathered following a romance with Ugandan Susan Owori while on tour in Africa.
“Akon has been a father to the boys since they were born and this is just a neccesary step to make sure he is legally recognised as such,” said an insider close to the star.
The 39-year-old has also filed for joint custody of the two children born in 2008...
Damilola Adegbite confirms she will not be playing Telema Duke again on Tinsel
Damilola Adegbite, who before now, played Telema, on M-Net’s classy TV soap opera, Tinsel, has confirmed that she is leaving the show. The decision comes four years after she shot into limelight, playing Soji Bankole’s (Gbenro Ajibade Emmanuel) romantic sidekick. According to the elegant star, it is strictly a professional decision.
“Damilola is sad to be saying goodbye to the show and would deeply miss everyone,” an official statement from her...
Top Fuji artiste, Bayo Akanni Ojuyobo is dead
Fuji musician, Bayo Akanni aka Ojuyobo has passed on. He died yesterday, Sunday September 9, 2012 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja after a protracted illness.
But according to the information reaching AlabamaUncut the Fuji musician is said to have died of a heart related disease. Anyways he will be buried today at his residence in Mowe. This was confirmed by his manager, Mr Raf...
WATCH: Timaya drops the video for his hot single, ‘Bum Bum’
Yes, we have rocked to the song for a while now. But Timaya, just increased the appeal for ‘Bum bum’, with a spanking new video.
The video for the song, off his Upgrade album, was shot by Clarence Peters.
Enjoy:
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How Don Jazzy, D’Banj created beef between Wizkid, Davido
Fans dreaded this day, media experts predicted it, and even the artistes in question tried avoiding it, but it seemed inevitable from the very beginning – a once buoyant relationship between Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun and David ‘Davido‘ Adeleke has finally hit the rocks.
The young pop stars are currently at loggerheads, and NET can exclusively tell you that the vibrant ‘Wizzy’ and ‘Omo baba olowo’ are no longer on speaking terms.
Both artistes’ camps...
PhotoSpeak: Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey, Sean Connery… Top 7 faces at US Open final
A lot of tennis fans in this part of the world, stayed up to watch Andy Murray, claim his first ever Grand Slam title, with a five-set thriller – 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 – over Novak Djokovic.
It was indeed an epic final at the US Open this year, and several big names were present in the crowd, to watch the exciting game.
Here’s our top 7 faces from the crowd:
Sean Connery
Sir Alex Ferguson
Jack Huston (left) and British actor Andrew...
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