“I listened to my songs, I did well. I’m shooting the videos soon” – Tonto Dikeh

To every hardened critic and those that think she will be a flash in the pan, Tonto Dikeh has a message for you all: There is no stopping her. In an exclusive interview with Stella Dimok-Korkus, Tonto speaks extensively about her music career and how she plans to build on from her first two singles: What prompted you into singing? I love music and I wanted to do my own thing, to contribute my own music. You got monstrous negative response...

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Wizkid to work with Godwin Tom, MI Abaga’s former manager

A few weeks ago, we reported that pop star Wizkid and manager Osagie Osarenkhoe parted ways. We’ve got news for you – the pop star may have hired popular manager Godwin Tom. Wiz and Osarenkhoe, who runs her own outfit M.e.tal Management, ended their business relationship in June 2012, and we’re told Wizzy has been without a manager since then. Meanwhile, Wizzy’s label EME also recently announced that they are ‘currently seeking for a General...

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MI Abaga records ‘Ashes’ in memory of Aluu 4

“4 young men died at the hands of a lynch mob on the 5th of October 2012. Whether or not their deaths will mean anything, or fade out of our minds as just another meaningless tragedy, is up to us and what we do from here on. I hope this song captures that message. Nothing would be worse than for a death to mean nothing” – MI Abaga. Lyrics  We were down a sandy beach, All night talking to your mouth’s words. Tell me where you would like...

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“You parade used cars in your rented garage in Abuja” – Stella Dimoko-Korkus hits out at Jim Iyke

The story of Jim Iyke’s alleged 11-year-old son is getting really interesting now. After popular gossip blogger, Stella Dimoko-Korkus leaked the story to the whole world, the Nollywood actor responded via his Media Manager. Apparently, it seems he did not stop at that. Jim Iyke reportedly went ahead to call Mrs Dimoko-Korkus, who is living in Germany at the moment and rained expletives on her. However, the blogger, has decided to reply him back...

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‘Abija’ – Kaystar

Kaystar aka Lyrical irumole is a song writer, singer and rapper, his articulate blending of the Yoruba and English language together is one of a kind and his lyrics and rhymes distinct him from other rappers in the trade. Started singing from high school. This 19 year old lyricist is an indigene of Abeokuta in Ogun state. He had in the past collaborated with heavy weights in the game, “Abija” is the second single of his forth coming mix tape (GOTS)...

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When Asa, Davido & Chidinma rocked Felabration [VIDEOS]

All through last week, Lagos stood still for the 2012 edition of Felabration – a yearly gig that celebrates the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. As usual, the festivities lasted for one week and were rounded up on Sunday 21, 2012. Many top notch Nigerian artistes performed all through the week. And here we present to you the performances of Asa, Davido and Chidinma. Enjoy! ASA’S PERFORMANCE DAVIDO’S PERFORMANCE CHIDINMA’S PERFORMAN...

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In Pictures: Flavour Launches Nite Club In Enugu

Flavour launched his club 2nite Klub in Enugu and featured performances from some of the biggest names in Entertainment. The club launch also served as his Album Launch party. His album, Blessed was released a few weeks ago and has received heavy reviews so far. Tiwa Savage, Bracket, Iyanya, Phyno were all in attendance and hit the stage along with Flavour himself. ...

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Taraba crash: Governor Suntai’s aides flown to National hospital, Abuja

More than 24 hours after the injured Governor of Taraba State,Daantata Suntai was flown out of the country to Germany for proper medical treatment,his three aides who were involved in the plane crash with him were on Sunday night transferred to the National Hospital, Abuja. The Governor’s Aide de Camp (ADC), Dasat Illiya, who had reportedly been lying unconscious with a fractured leg at the specialist hospital in Yola, the Chief Security Officer...

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P-square rock crowd of 35,000 people at Vibes Concert in Zimbabwe [PHOTOS]

If you needed proof that P-Square, is one of the hottest pop groups in Africa, then the Glamis Arena in Zimbabwe, is where you should have been on Saturday night. The Nigerian twins, their manager-brother, Jude and their 13-man band arrived the South African country on Thursday, ahead of the concert. since then, they have been making appearances on local TV and radio stations. At the event itself, a 35,000-crowd were in attendance, as the...

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Nigerian Idol announce Femi Kuti as judge for third season

The producers of Nigerian idol, have announced afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti, as a judge for the third season of the high flying music reality show. It is not clear if the three-time Grammy Award nominee, has been brought on board to replace Charly Boy, whose presence on the show has not been confirmed. “We keep bringing in new twists and turns to make the show more interesting, two brand new cities made the audition train and most exciting is our...

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James Bond on a Secret Mission in Heineken Campaign: Win Tickets to Movie Premiere as you crack the case

Daniel Craig stars alongside SKYFALL Bond actress Bérénice Marlohe in an innovative new campaign Some things should not be shaken or stirred ,Heineken®, the world’s leading premium beer brand, recently announced a thrilling new Television and on-line campaign, in anticipation of the release of the 23rd James Bond adventure, SKYFALL™. In the new television commercial, Daniel Craig brings his explosive portrayal of James Bond to a Heineken ad...

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Goldie and Prezzo holiday together in New York [PHOTOS]

Former Big Brother Africa housemates, Goldie and Prezzo, are currently on holidays in New York City. The Kenyan, is the now a ONE campaign Ambassador and as part of his new status, he was invited to the US in september, to attend the grand opening of the $1 billion Barclays Centre, where Jay-Z performed eight shows. Goldie met up with Prezzo later on and they became an item. As these pictures show, they even wore the same hoodie with the same...

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VIDEO: BlackMagic – Confam Feat Sasha P

BlackMagic presents the video for his catchy tune “Confam” produced by Remi aka Deron, and featuring the First Lady, Sasha P. Styled by Zed-Eye and directed once again by Unlimited L...

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Cossy Orjiakor, ex-soccer player in hot romance

According to Sport Express, after splitting with former boy friend for failing to buy her a Range Rover Sport on her birthday, controversial actress and singer Cossy Orjiako seems to have found true love again. People very close to the Nigerian Queen of Boobs say she has been spotted of late with ex-football-star-turned FIFA licensed agent, Abumere Ededuan, in romantic positions at different popular joints in Lagos. Rumours are also rife that Ededuan...

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Davido acquires latest Chevrolet Camaro [PHOTOS]

For someone who calls himself ‘Omo Baba Olowo’, Davido is indeed living up to the name. Just a few weeks back, the singer bought a new home in Lekki Phase 1 for a price around N140 million. And before then, he has been spending on different exotic cars and jewelleries. To add to all of that, the Dami Duro star, has added the latest Chevrolet Camaro, 2013 model to his his garage. This new automobile reportedly cost him about N6 milli...

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Parents of the 20-year-old girl killed by policemen storms Abuja to demand justice

Still aggrieved over the sudden death of their daughter, Lucy Ukpong, who was hit by police stray bullet in Abuja, the parents of the 20-year old girl set to visit the Federal Capital Territory Police Command today to seek for justice over the death of Lucy. The Ukpongs trip from their abode in Akwa-Ibom State to Abuja was to demand proper justice and ascertain what the police authorities are doing to bring their daughter’s killers to book. It...

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Policeman beats 40-year-old man to death for intervening in traffic dispute

Another death by police brutality? This was the question that forced angry youth to barricade the Lagos Roundabout and all entrances leading to Magaji Garin Police Station of Kaduna state, protesting the death of a Print Technician who was allegedly killed by a policeman. Even commuters, commercial motorcyclists and residents of the area ran helter skelter for cover as the angry youth displayed green leaves, demanding immediate justice over the...

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Ondo Varsity Union Leaders go underground over fear of arrest

The protracted labour unrest at the Ondo State owned Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU) Akungba Akoko is far from being over as leaders of the three unions under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC) have gone underground. They are allegedly being trailed by security agents on the directive of the state government Workers in the institution being headed by Prof. Olufemi Mimiko recently protested against poor condition of service career structure,...

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Aluu Killings: “We are not a nation of barbarians, we can follow due processes” – D’Banj

One of Africa’s biggest pop star, D’Banj, has added his voice to the Aluu massacre, that claimed the lives of four young UNIPORT undergraduates. The Kokomaster, condemned the act of jungle justice employed by the community, amongst other things. Below is his full release: They were my brothers…and yours. Four days ago, I woke up to yet another unspeakable tragedy. Four young men, all undergraduates, brimming with great dreams, unfulfilled...

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Nollywood star, Kunle Afolayan ends contract with Globacom

Popular actor, Kunle Afolayan has terminated his contract as an Ambassador with telecommunication giant Globacom due to unresolved differences. The Nollywood star who produced highly related films such as ‘Figurine’ and ‘Phone Swap’ joined other ambassadors last year August in an agreement worth millions of naira. We learnt that Afolayan demanded increment in the fees before he goes into another agreement but had his request turned down by the...

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Classiq – Sama

“Sama means UP in Hausa”, Classiq explains, “It is not just a song, it is movement asking people to move on up, whether you are at the office, in the club, or in school, wherever you are, move up!” He further explains lines from the chorus, ‘In baki zo ba a barki a baya.’ This literally means; ‘If you don’t come with us, you’ll be left behind!’ he adds. Well, so you know what a ride you’re up fo...

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Brand new money, brand new look: Kelly Hansome gets new tattoos for $4,000 [PHOTOS]

Former Kennis Music artiste, Kelly Hansome, is one celebrity that is as controversial as they come. The singer, who is still battling with Kenny Ogungbe to see revive his career, has posted pictures of his new look. The ‘Maga don pay’ crooner, went all the way to Mexico, to get a new set of tattoos drawn on his body. The whole exercise cost him a reported $4,000. He later tweeted: “Brand new look, brand new album, brand new videos, brand new...

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Yinka Ayefele’s N200million Event Centre marked for demolition

The Oyo State Government has marked the gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele’s event center for demolition. We learnt that the State Government has decided to expand the road in front of the edifice which links the Lagos-Ibadan express road and Ibadan town,reason why the building would be pulled down. Reacting to this,Yinka Ayefele’s publicist said “Ayefele was not given any prior notice about the demolition and he was shocked to hear about it. He...

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“Yes, early morning sex is good” – Kefee says she doesn’t regret tweet

Ace gospel act and Branama exponent, Irirkefi Obarike, otherwise known as Kefee has been at the receiving end of harsh criticisms by angry Nigerians especially her teeming fans over her recent tweet where she said: “Morning ‘knacking’ is the best I swear”. The Niger-Delta born gospel sensation has come out to defend her comment, affirming that she’s not regretting her tweet but only trying to be factual. The Kokoroko crooner in an interview...

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“Chinua Achebe has Awophobia” – Adebanjo

As controversies continue to trial his yet-to-be-released book titled “There was a country; a civil war memoirs authored by ace writer Chinua Achebe, more Yoruba leaders have condemned the literary work where the author alleged that Chief Obafemi Awolowo was the initiator of the war against the Igbos. Joining the long list of those berating Achebe, a leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo said that for Achebe’s...

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MI Announced As United Nation’s UNODC Ambassador for Smuggling of Migrants

Chocolate City Music rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as Mr. Incredible was knighted on Thursday, 9 October 2012 as UNODC’s Goodwill Ambassador on Smuggling of Migrants in Abuja. Smuggling has been defined as the procurement of such peoples into a State for financial or material benefit. Virtually every country in the world is affected by this crime; Nigeria is no exception. In Europe, Nigerians constitute several hundreds of thousands illegal...

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Third Mainland Bridge to be ready by end of October

The construction company handling the repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge, Borini Prono Nigeria Limited said that work on the bridge that commenced on the 6th of July and scheduled to finish on the 6th of Nov will be wrapped up by the end of this month (October) Manager, Borini Prono Nigeria Limited Engr. Nastani Claudio said this while addressing the House of Representatives Sub-Committee on Works who were in Lagos for an on-the-spot assessment...

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Video: Brymo – We All Need Something

The song was released by Brymo during a dark time in Nigeria this year. Who would’ve thought that more dark times were ahead, and it almost seems that the timing of the video couldn’t have been better. Check out the video for Brymo’s We All Need Something. A inspiring song to uplift the spirits of the citizens of a country in search of many answers to even more questions. Enjo...

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President Jonathan to present 2013 budget today

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), today at the nation’s federal capital presented a budget of N4.92 trillion for the 2013 fiscal year before the Lower and Upper Chambers the National Assembly. His Excellency in the budget proposal said that regular expenditure was put at N2.41 trillion while N1.54 trillion will be spent on capital projects. The budget speech by Jonathan...

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Wife of the Osun State house of Assembly Speaker abducted

Wife of the Osun State house of Assembly Speaker, Hon.Najeem Salaam has been kidnapped yesterday at Ejigbo, Osun State by some unknown gunmen. She was abducted along Union Baptist Road in the Oke-Oyo area of Ejigbo, the Speaker’s hometown on her way home after closing her shop where she sells bags of food items. Muibat’s Honda salon car was said to be forced to a halt and she was dragged into a waiting car before the unknown gunmen numbering...

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Air Nigeria CEO, Kinfe Kahssaye resigns

The crisis rocking Air Nigeria further deepened yesterday as its Chief Executive Officer, Kinfe Kahssaye, announced his resignation from the troubled airline. This is coming barely a month after the management the company announced the suspension of all its local, regional and international operations. The airline owned by controversial businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, closed down business on Monday September 10, 2012 under contentious circumstance....

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Killing of 4 UNIPORT students: Several suspects arrested

Just two days after four UNIPORT students were hacked to death by angry men from Aluu community, in Port Harcourt, the police has made good its promise to ensure those behind the brutal act, are brought to book. “PH government is outraged. The Governor has ordered investigations and already some arrests have been made,” the Rivers State commissioner for Information, Ibim Semenitari tweeted this afternoon from her handle, @ibimtoby. We will continue...

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All About Fashion! The October Issue of Zen Magazine

If you follow the fast-paced world of African fashion, you would know this month is a fashion month as Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are bubbling with a host of fabulous events. In Order for all these stories to be told, we had to ensure that the whole issue was packed with top fashion stories, trends and the perfect fall look. This digital issue will feature editorials from fashion brands like Fee Uhssi, ModChic, Choolips and our fashion Spotlight...

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Kogi flood victims receive N200million from Dangote

The President of Dangote Group of companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote accompanied by his daughter,Hajia Halima donated N150million cash and food items worth over N50million to the victims of flood in Kogi State yesterday. The richest man in Africa who said he was so devastated at the havoc done by the flood and described it as unprecedented advised the victims to see the situation as an act of God. Dangote,who was received by the state Governor,Alhaji...

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Ope Teflon – Eja Tutu Feat AjeButter22

New single by 18 years old singer Ope Teflon featuring the Serenre and Omo Pastor crooner Ajebutter 22. The single is titled Eja Tutu and is Teflons first official release. Sit back, hit the play and button and tell a frie...

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Man sends wife packing for giving birth to a baby girl

It is believed that woman is a pride of every home, but for Mr. Lukman Agoro reverse is the case. The 51- year-old man was said to have allegedly thrown his wife, Sadiat, out of their matrimonial home for giving birth to a bouncing baby girl. The wife who was dragged before an Agege customary court by her hubby for not allowing him to see his daughter, however said that Lukman had earlier cautioned her that the reason she would continue to...

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Suranu – Life & Times Of Ervin Ejango [Mixtape]

One of J-Town’s ambassadors of the mic, Suranu has been gathering up his fan base for a while now with a mixtape already under his belt. Here is his latest project, Life & Time of Ervin Ejango. Check on it. ...

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“Mourinho is a good coach, Ronaldo is a great player” – Messi

Lionel Messi has granted an interview to a Barcelona-based media outfit, in which he spoke about Real Madrid’s duo of Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, his team mate David Villa and the current Barcelona coach, Tito Vilanova. “He’s [Mourinho] a good coach who does his job. So is Cristiano Ronaldo, [who is] a great player,” Messi told todo-barcelona.net. “Villa is also a great guy that nobody can be wrong about.” The 25-year-old forward also...

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Sinzu – G Check [Freestyle]

New freestyle from Sinzu, and this goes by the name G Check. SinZu still nice on the mic tho, and I wonder, what’s he up to these days? Album in the works? mixtap...

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