Wale Folarin "The Gifted" 3rd album

The Gifted is the upcoming third studio
album by American rapper Wale. The
album is scheduled to be released on
June 25, 2013 by Maybach Music
Group and Atlantic Records . The
album was supported by the hit single
" Bad" which has peaked at number 25
on the Billboard Hot 100 .
Background
On November 25, 2011, shortly after
the release of Ambition, Wale
announced on Twitter that he had
already begun working on his third
album.In November 2012, during
an interview with MTV Wale explained
he would be taking a new approach
with his third studio album, saying
He also explained that he would be
taking his time on the album, saying
"It’s not coming as quick as like a lot
of other projects. Self Made I could
just hit a beat, but now I’m like
‘Alright, I don’t like the strings. Take
that out. Let’s try this. I don’t like the
percussion so let’s change the snare.’ I
might be doing it myself on some of
the songs on there so it’s a little bit
different." In March 2013, when
speaking of his third studio album
Wale said, "I'm dropping my third solo
album first, then a couple months
after I'll probably drop the Nothing
project. I'm very creative, I'm knee
deep in that joint. It's kind of like a
persona; thing; I design my records
and the sound a certain way for two
different projects. Its going to have
one sound, very, very soulful" and the
first single, "Bad" is a pretty good
indication of the direction I'm going
for this project."
On March 20, 2013, during an
interview with MTV Wale explained why
he is tired of talking about music and
said that he is ready to let his music
speak for itself, saying "I'm not even
gonna do all that other stuff. I'ma talk
with the music. Until my album drop,
until June 25, I'ma talk loud with the
music, I've done everything I could do,
I've said everything I could say. I've
kissed the babies, I've shook the
hands now let's let the music talk
because I ain't about to come here
and tell y'all exactly how I feel no
more. I'ma let it all sing in the
music."The album cover was
released on May 15, 2013. Wale
along with famed Mr. Cartoon
designed the cover.
Release and promotion
On December 24, 2012, Wale released
a mixtape titled Folarin in promotion
of the album. It featured 21 tracks and
guest appearances from Rick Ross , 2
Chainz , Scarface , Nipsey Hussle,
Trinidad James, Hit-Boy , French
Montana, Jhené Aiko and Chrisette
Michele among others. Upon
release the mixtape received generally
positive reviews.
On March 20, 2013, he announced
that the album would be titled The
Gifted and would be released on June
25, 2013. On April 28, 2013, Wale
released the first of a series of vlogs
leading up to the release of the album.
Singles
On February 5, 2013, the first single
titled " Bad" featuring Tiara Thomas
was released as a digital download .
The song was originally released
on December 24, 2012, on Wale's
mixtape Folarin. The music video
was directed by Alexandre Moors and
premiered on March 20, 2013, on 106
& Park ."Bad" has so far peaked at
number 25 on the US Billboard Hot
100 , making it Wale's second top 40
entry after " Lotus Flower Bomb", and
becoming his highest-charting single as
a lead artist. [13] On May 21, 2013,
the second single "LoveHate Thing"
featuring Sam Dew was released.
Track listing
1. "The Curse
of the
Gifted"
2. "LoveHate
Thing"
(featuring
Sam Dew)
3. "Sunshine"
4. "Heaven
In the
Afternoon"
(featuring
Meek Mill )
5. "Golden
Salvation
(Jesus
Piece)"
6. "Vanity"
7. "Gullible"
8. "Bricks"
9. "Clappers"
(featuring
Nicki Minaj
& Juicy J )
10. "Bad
(Remix)"
(featuring
Rihanna )
11. "Tired of
Dreaming"
12. "Rotation"
(featuring
Wiz Khalifa
& 2
Chainz )
13. "Simple
Man"
14. "88"
(featuring
Rockie
Fresh )
15. "Black
Heroes"
16. " Bad"
(featuring
Tiara
Thomas)
Note
The track listing was confirmed on
May 21, 2013.
References
1. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2011-11-27).
"Wale Begins Recording Third
Album" . HipHop DX. Retrieved
2013-04-27.
2. ^ a b Harling, Danielle
(2012-11-07). "Wale Hoping To
Standout Sonically & "Show Range" On
His Third Solo Album" . HipHop DX.
Retrieved 2013-04-27.
3. ^ Meara, Paul (2013-03-04). "Wale
Says He's Working On The "Nothing"
Project, Talks New LP" . HipHop DX.
Retrieved 2013-04-27.
4. ^ Vasquez, Andres (2013-03-22).
"Wale May Release Two Albums In
2013, Talks "The Gifted" LP" . HipHop
DX. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
5. ^ "Album Cover: Wale – ‘The
Gifted’" . Rap-Up.com. 2013-05-15.
Retrieved 2013-05-21.
6. ^ "Wale Unveils The Cover Art To
"The Gifted"" . Complex. Retrieved
2013-05-21.
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2012). "Wale "Folarin" Mixtape
Download & Stream" . HipHopDX.
Cheri Media Group. Retrieved
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Gifted’" . Rap-Up . 2013-03-20.
Retrieved 2013-04-27.
9. ^ "Wale 'The Gifted' Vlog #1 -
XXL" . Xxlmag.com. 2013-04-28.
Retrieved 2013-05-21.
10. ^ "iTunes - Music - Bad (feat. Tiara
Thomas) - Single by Wale" .
Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-05.
Retrieved 2013-04-27.
11. ^ "New Music: Wale –
‘Folarin’ (Mixtape)" . Rap-Up . Devin
Lazerine. December 24, 2012.
Retrieved December 24, 2012.
12. ^ "Watch Wale's New Videos for
"Bad" featuring Tiara Thomas, and
"The Show" featuring Rick Ross and
Aaron Wess" . Complex. 2013-03-13.
Retrieved 2013-03-21.
13. ^ "Wale" . Billboard. Retrieved
2013-04-27.
14. ^ "LoveHate Thing (feat. Sam
Dew): Wale: MP3 Downloads" .
Amazon.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved
2013-05-21.
15. ^ "iTunes - Music - The Gifted by
Wale" . Itunes.apple.com.
1984-11-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
16. ^ Wete, Brad (23 May 2013).
"Wale Previews 'The Gifted' Album In
NYC: First Listen" . Billboard .
Retrieved 23 May 2013.
v t e
Wale
Discography
Studio albums Attention Deficit
Ambition
The Gifted
Collabration
albums
Self Made Vol. 1
(with Maybach Music
Group )
Self Made Vol. 2
(with Maybach Music
Group )
Mixtapes
100 Miles & Running
The Mixtape About
Nothing
Folarin
Singles
" Chillin "
" Pretty Girls "
" Lotus Flower
Bomb"
" Bad"
Featured
singles
" Change "
" No Hands "
" I'm On "
" Freaxxx "
" In & Out "
" Diced Pineapples "
“
"I just wanna show range. I proved
a lot to my peers and to myself
and to my fans so I just wanna
take it back to something a little
more exciting. When the music
was most exciting to me. Kinda
like when I was in my best
pocket…Just for being swarmed in
my own stuff and doing Self Made
and all those things. I haven’t had
an opportunity to stand on my
own sonically as an artist as much
as I would like. This new project
I’m working on is definitely
allowing me to do that."

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Globacom boss Mike Adenuga walks out on staff at 60th birthday bash

It does appear that CEO of telecom giants,
Mike Adenuga, does not like excessive
spotlight or lavish praise.
According to a report on Linda Ikeji’s blog,
the unassuming billionaire walked out of his
60th birthday bash, after loud encomiums
from Glo staff and others present.
The full report said:
This happened last night Friday May
3rd at Mike Adenuga Tower on Adeola
Odeku street in Victoria Island.
Hundreds of staff of telecoms giant
Globacom gathered at the lounge
situated on the ground floor of the
office building to celebrate with their
chairman after a text message was
passed round the office on Thursday
afternoon inviting staff to a birthday
bash with him. Mike Adenuga turned
60 on Monday April 29th.
Okey Bakassi was
there as the MC,
the DJ was
already playing music, drinks passed
round while people waited for the
billionaire businessman to arrive. Mike
Adenuga eventually showed up in his
Range Rover bullet proof SUV around
8pm. He graciously greeted people at
the entrance of the lounge but stopped
in his tracks as people started cheering
loudly as he entered the lounge.
The haling was so loud and probably
too much for Adenuga that he
immediately turned around and left the
lounge. He got into his car and left
with his security detail. He never came
back.
Glo staff waited for a few hours and
eventually left when they realized their
chairman was not coming back.

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gave birth to a baby boy at Atlanta,
Georgia, USA, for Paul Okoye, one half of
the twin hip hop sensational singers,
Psquare, it has been revealed that another
lady recently gave birth to a bouncing baby
boy in a London hospital for the musician.
DailyPost however gathered that both
mother and child have been abandon by
the singer in the hospital.
According to information gathered from a
reliable source, the 19-year old mother of
the child, Elshama Benson Igbanoi, gave
birth to the boy at the Queen Charlotte and
Chelsea Hospital on Du Cane Road, London
W12 0HS, but it was revealed that Paul has
refused to claim paternal responsibility for
the baby boy.
DailyPost gathered that
Paul is making plans of
travelling down to London
to conduct a DNA test to ascertain
paternity of the baby boy.
However, Elshama’s father, Mr. Benson
Igbanoi stated that his daughter was
faithful to the musician.
The baby mama, Elshama also insisted that
she has never slept with any other man
except Paul, emphasising that she lost her
virginity to Paul Okoye when she was 17
years old.
It was also learnt that the London hospital
where she gave birth has not received any
payments.
“The hospital has been harassing both
Elshama and her mother to pay the hospital
bills of over £5,000 that have been
incurred,” said one source.

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diminutive actor, Chinedu Ikedieze,
otherwise known as Aki who lost his father
yesterday to the cold hands of death.
The funny actor made the grieving
announcement through a broadcast
message on the blackberry instant
messaging platform.
“Hello everyone, I just lost
my dad” was his statement
through a broadcast on
Blackberry Messenger.
The cause of his father’s death has not yet
been revealed by the Imo State born actor,
but sources have however revealed that the
late actor’s father died after a brief illness.
Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR is a Nigerian actor.
He is best known for playing alongside his
screen partner, Osita Iheme. Their
breakthrough movie was Aki Na Ukwa.

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Nigerian telecoms giant Globacom, has
revealed its new brand Ambassadors,
putting an end to all speculation about
which entertainers would be signed on.
DailyPost can authoritatively confirm that
some of today’s most gifted acts are on the
list, including Omawumi, Waje, Flavour, Bez
and Lynxxx.
While Omawumi, Waje,
Lynxxx and Flavour have
already been showcased in
GLO’s number Portability campaign, others
like Bez and Tiwa Savage are expected to
follow. This was according to sources
familiar with the deal.
Meanwhile, this is the first time the telecom
giant is signing multiple
musicians at the same time.
Reports has it that the Mike Adenuga-
owned company is resting their deals with
Nollywood actors; heading towards a new
policy that favours pop stars, who are
believed to be more influential within the
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On Saturday night (18 May), Africa’s finest took to the stage with a
‘Reincarnated’ Snoop Lion in front of a massive crowd of over 15 000
at People’s Park in Durban.
Snoop performed a selection of old and new tracks and was joined
on stage by the Africa All Stars at the end of his performance for a
rendition of “Young, Wild and Free”.
The Africa All Stars all shone brightly too, with Kenya’s Camp Mulla,
DRC’s Fally Ipupa, South Africa’s Zahara, Zakes Bantwini, Big Nuz
and Professor, and Nigeria’s D’Banj, 2Face and Flavour all wowing.

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Olamide Vs. Dagrin: Lyrically Examined

Came across this article, and i find it interesting to start with. Please
read and Share Your Thoughts.
Article By Goke Gbadamosi
The progenitor of Yoruba Rap sub-genre of Naija Hip-hop is none
other than Lord of Ajasa but after he disappeared into thin air,
Dagrin stepped into the scene with his energetic rap and literally
took over the street. Until his untimely death, music aficionados
generally considered him to be the next big thing. Today, that next
big thing is Olamide, another Yoruba Rap crooner. ‘Eni Duro’, his
popular hit single, however came out before Dagrin’s death and my
reaction was wowish. I immediately realized some stuffs were
missing in Grin Baba’s lyrics; he hardly ever had any cause to go
surgical on his lyrics. Since Olamide’s lengthy freestyle, that is ‘Eni
Duro’, he has consistently stepped up his flow, dropped two LPs and
refused to get out of your face. Despite his determination which is
apparently paying off now, I believe like Dagrin, Olamide falls short
in the area of lyricism, though concealed by his perfect vocal ability
and swag. At the risk of annoying some of ya’all, let me shed light
on that real quick.
Wordplay and quotables
The impression both Olamide and Dagrin’s lyrics give is that they are
well-thought and thoroughly worked on. You and I know the magic
that did on their respective fan base. Dagrin played with Yoruba and
pidgin words and phrases easily no doubt and people loved it. For
the exact reason Olamide is admired even more today. I realise that
many of us get carried away by how they deliver their rhymes not
minding even if it’s to the detriment of the structure, richness and
stimulating effect of what they dish or dished out as the case may be.
Go through Dagrin’s discography, put sentiments aside and listen up
for quotables—popularly known as punchlines. What you’d definitely
pick out in his songs are lines I refer to as “pseudo-quotables”, stuff
that’ll make you say nice but never “oh shit”, stuff that’ll make you
nod but never pause, rewind and listen even more closely. You
wouldn’t consider something like “Omo naija mi o maga, mi o mugu/
Awon Ibo, won n fi mi sere bi Ugwu” a quotable, would you? What of
“Ashewo dey everywhere/even gay dey fear/say ashewo go collect all
the boys for this year”? That is just as basic as it gets. Olamide is no
different. I’m surprised that despite the level he has attained he
could come up with a rhyme like:
We are not around here but we are here to stay, immigration
Shout out to the whole of my soldiers, we’re taking over, invasion
Or something like: “You said razz like omo mushin Olosha/but now
you say I don fat like Wande Coal osha.” Punchy similes? Hell no.
Study some of his lyrics here and try to disprove me.
Rhyme techniques
One privilege enjoyed by new school musicians who employ Yoruba
lyrics is that most words in the Yoruba Language end in vowels. So
you rhyme easily. Dagrin’s main rhyme technique is basically a
combo of the said privilege and use of the perfect rhyme pattern.
See an example of one of the numerous perfect rhymes used in
‘Make Doe’: “Your flow is so fake like clown/Let me teach you how to
get down/We run this town”. And an illustration of the Yoruba
vowels privilege as seen in:
Te’n ba wo s’ole bus-stop e lo ma ti b’ole
Mi o le fight fun e, mi n kin se Oshiomole/ O le beree mole, or ko ko
mole/Lole, mo sha mope o o le wole.
Seriously, can’t anyone who one, knows nursery rhymes and two,
understands Yoruba pen all that? I mean, the height of lyricism in
any flow is revealed if it’s replete with alliteration, parallelism,
adroit internal rhymes and more of crafty “similar rhymes” (boo/
book) than “perfect rhymes” (book/cook). This ensures that the
messages in their rap are easily retained even when they try to be at
their crafty best. Study Olamide’s lyrics too and you could be
disappointed too by sighting too many perfect rhymes. Don’t be
surprised though, if you stumble on nice similar rhymes like:
Awon omo mi awon omo mi ni London
Awon omo mi l’america awon sturborn
Awon ti won ma twek l’ori you Tube
I know you love me, I love you too
I particularly like: “I can’t shout, oro po ninu iwe kobo/Body no be
firewood, mi o de n se robot”.
Content
Content, in hip-hop, refers to lyrical elements and how the message
(s) they help to convey. I remember how a popular artiste in one
the tributes composed to honour Dagrin made commendatory
references to the late rapper’s lyricism. And how after giving it a
thought, I was like “err…not quite”. You see, the essence of lyricism
is the overall message in a rapper’s flow and more of staying focused
on it than showing off the various lyrical elements he or she
employs in driving it home. But for a few exceptions, Dagrin often
gets too excited with his flows that he veers of the topic he’s
treating as revealed in some of the tracks on his CEO LP. The love I
have for ‘What They Want’ for instance is ruined by his proclivity to
digress. Olamide doesn’t digress as much as Dagrin but often burst
rhymes that seem to be relevant to his message but when carefully
reflected upon are disappointing. If you’ve listened to his two
albums, Olamide appears to be conscious of the end game of every
of his flows but usually punctuate them with stuff that just don’t add
up. Stuff like:
Mo ranti gbat’ orunmi gun bi t’Agani Darego
So many JAMB questions, se ni WAEC or na NECO
Buh me never hold back, eruku makanaki
Moni metal, moni torch, but mi o kin se Zaki
On the surface, there seems to be nothing wrong with the line above
but the success of the likes of Yeezus, Eminem and J-HOVA as
formidable lyricists is hinged on their ability to mask deep messages
beneath fly, nice-sounding yet seemingly mundane lyrics. Both
Dagrin and Olamide are lacking in that department.
The Wrap
“It’s a rap”, an expansion of the exclamation “word!”, is an informal
approval by hip-hop heads that a MC’s flow is flawless. No doubt,
you can’t help but get that feeling every time Olamide drops the mic.
He articulates his flow flawlessly like Dagrin. Also, credit has to be
given to him for using appropriate styles to deliver the messages he
passes across. In the same vein, Dagrin’s strength rests on his
versatility and delivery. Perhaps, the best rap I’ve heard from Naija
yet is ‘Pon Pon Pon’ because the energy on it is unprecedented and
almost supernatural. Olamide’s energy is equally amazing.
Unfortunately, imagine the timelessness their collection of works
would exude if they had serious depth in their lyrics. Dagrin’s ‘Ghetto
Dream’ and Olamide’s ‘Eni Duro’ are wonderful exceptions though. If
both artistes were examined based on the two songs (and a handful
of others), almost every point against their lyricism that I’ve labored
you with so far would be wrong. Alas, you’re a lyricist if only one or
two the songs you blessed with ephemeral contents are exceptions
to what you normally offer. I’m sorry people; our prolific yoruba rap
“legends”, the dead and the living, are the opposite of that.
Culled From : Decoded.com.ng

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partner, Smash to drop this hot video off their upcoming project.
The single is titled Temperature. Check out the video for it.
Directed & produced by Capital Dreams. Enjoy.

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Splash & Sossick teamed up earlier this month to drop a hot joint,
L.I.O.N along with YQ. The combo worked well and they decided to
do another. This time it’s on Sossick’s bill, and the joint is titled, Ite
Ego.
Splash keeps proving that she is here for serious business. The
highlife beat from Sossick is killa!
Enjoy.

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Don Jazzy, Wande Coal & D’Prince Set To Hit The Stage At Big Brother Africa 8 Launch

On Sunday 26 May, the Big Brother launch show will come alive
when multiple award winning musicians from Nigeria, Kenya and
South Africa take centre stage. The big night will also see 28 new
housemates being revealed to audiences in over 50 African countries
for season 8 of Big Brother Africa, The Chase.
With the live show screening from 19:00 CAT on AfricaMagic,
AfricaMagic Entertainment, AfricaMagic World as well as on DStv
channel 197 and 198. Audiences can look forward to sassy and
upbeat tunes from Kenya’s very own award winner, STL. Boasting hit
songs such as “Take My Time”, “Hula Hoop”, “Bad as I Wanna Be”,
the singer, songwriter and rapper, also recipient of awards from the
Kisima Awards, Clops Awards and Jeermaan Awards, promises to
deliver an unforgettable and lasting performance with her distinct
pop, soul and rap sound.
Hailing from Nigeria, musical heavy weights Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and
Wande Coal are also set to grab audiences with their energetic and
charming personas. Multi award-winning record producer, singer-
songwriter and musician Don Jazzy, will join stars in their own right,
D’ Prince and Wande Coal on stage for their collaborative
performance. These chart topping hit makers from Mavin Records
are also best known for songs such as “I like What I See”, “Bumper 2
Bumper” and “Who Born the Maga”. The continent can expect a
sensational performance that will ignite the Big Brother live show
stage.
Last but not least, one of South Africa’s leading Afro Pop music
groups, Mafikizolo will also serenade audiences with their soulful
and rhythmic tunes on the big launch night. With several albums and
awards under their belt, the duo has brought fans far and wide,
dance-floor filler hits such as ”Sibongile”, “Ndihamba Nawe”,
“Nisixoshelani” and most recently “Khona”. Their performance on the
Big Brother stage is sure to evoke dance moves, reminding
audiences why the chart topping group remains pioneers in their
field with musical experience spanning over 15 years.
The line-up will also include a slot for some comic relief from
Kenyan stand-up comedian Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as
Churchill. The highly talented entertainer has also become a
household name with his TV show called “Churchill Live”.
In Addition to the live screening of the launch show, the good news
is that the show will also concurrently be streamed live to audiences
across Africa on the Big Brother website,
www.bigbrotherafrica.com.All you need to access the live stream is a
personal computer and internet connection.
With less than a week to go, be sure not to miss the jam packed,
highly anticipated Brother Africa The Chase live launch show.
Thereafter Africa’s biggest reality series will be screened live for 91
days, 24/7 on DStv channels 197 and 198 while GOtv audiences will
be able to see highlights on AfricaMagic World.
Like our Facebook page Big Brother Africa and follow us on Twitter:
@BigBroAfrica .
Visit AfricaMagic or DStv.com for more entertainment news, or to
find out about the DStv entertainment package that fits your bill.

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Fast rising R&B/Pop singer Steve Rock
(@SteveRockin) who brought us the
impressive ‘Show For Your Eyes’ featuring
Terry Tha Rapman, Pherowshuz, Vector,
Morrell & Cartiair is in the last stages of
bringing out the superb video for his 2012
single.
While his fans are eagerly waiting for the
dope video, Steve Rock went into the studio
and came up with a nice pop freestyle. It’s
a slight deviation from his normal style but
it is meant to keep his fanbase satisfied till
the ‘Show For Your Eyes’ video drops.
The title of the freestyle is ‘Mama Uju’ and
it was produced Popito. Even as a freestyle,
the song holds a lot of potential which
showcases Steve Rock’s undeniable talent.
Mama Uju is just one of two new songs
Steve Rock will be pushing. Expect the
second song in a couple of weeks.
Check on it.

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Its finally here, Boj in the last 18 months
has featured on some of the biggest tracks
in the industry from Omo Pastor to DRB’s
very own Toyin, he recently collaborated
with SDC on their latest hit ‘Feel Alright’ and
here is DRB’s vocalist’s first mixtape.
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Delta group praises Uduaghan, debunks allegations by Keyamo, others

A group of Delta leaders, The
People’s Movement, have refuted
allegations of corruption, oppression
and marginalization against Governor
Emmanuel Uduaghan.
The body on Tuesday said remarks by
rights activist and lawyer, Mr. Festus
Keyamo, the Delta State Chairman of
the Democratic People’s Party ,DPP,
Mr. Chukwugozie Ezeagwu, Chief
David Omoru and others on
Uduaghan’s performance were false.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the
group’s Director of Communications,
Mrs. Ibifuro Tatua, said the current
administration has provided the basic
infrastructure to stimulate growth
and development in the state, adding
that apart from running a
government based on honesty and
fairness, it is also propagating
peaceful co-existence through inter-
ethnic capacity building among
residents.
The statement reads in part: “In
Delta State, we have seen hopes
maturing to reality. War on crime has
been declared and that fight has
been won. The rule of law is
respected in Delta State. Public
servants are properly paid.”
“The government has put smiles on
the faces of the people by executing
policies and programmes that have
direct impact in the lives of the
people. The government has invested
in education, health; sports, rural
development, security and housing
and the benefits are there for all to
see.” it said.
They leaders commended Uduaghan
him for “nurturing popular
democracy, protecting life and
personal liberty, pursuing justice,
creating opportunities for the youth
and providing meaningful
developmental projects across the
state as well as ensuring equity and
fairness in appointment to political
offices.”
“For members of the Egbema
Progressive Network ,EPN, Egbema
for Positive Change ,EPC, the Isoko
Action Forum and some individuals to
say their people have been
marginalized and oppressed by a
man who runs a government that is
all inclusive and all-embracing, one
that excludes no one is to say the
least unbelievable and mischievous ”
the leaders said.
“Uduaghan appointed some Isoko and
Ijaw sons and daughters into key
positions of his administration. Many
schools are being built or
rehabilitated, solar electricity
provided, streets dualized and new
roads constructed in Isoko and Ijaw
areas. The Delta State University,
Oleh Campus and the Delta State
Polytechnic, Ozoro Campus are well
funded by the government. Uduaghan
wants to make Delta State stable and
prosperous. He is moving with great
zeal and vigour to make the
difference.”
The leaders advised Ijaw indigenes in
Warri North, the Urhobo leadership
of the People’s Democratic
Party ,PDP, in Warri South Local
Government Area and members of
the Isoko Action Forum to define the
objectives and strategies of their
political struggles more clearly than
degenerating to abuses, lies and wild
allegations.
Speaking further, the group noted
that “We have a Governor with a
listening ear. We have a Governor
that is committed to the development
of the state. We have a Governor
that is providing responsible,
accountable and transparent
leadership to the people. The avenue
of peaceful dialogue is still available
to the youth. These times require you
to use your influence to prevail on
the youths to desist from this
hopeless cause.”
They urged Deltans, irrespective of
tribe, religion or political difference
to give full support to Uduaghan’s
administration to enable him
complete his tenure smoothly and
successfully.

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I did not kill anybody – Fayose

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr.
Ayo Fayose, yesterday dismissed the
rumour making the rounds that he
was a murderer, saying that his
political opponents were the people
behind the unfortunate rumour.
Speaking against the backdrop of the
renewed political crisis in the state,
and the rumour that he was behind
it, the former Governor said that the
rumour was part of a smear
campaign ahead of the 2014
governorship election in the state.
He said, “ My popularity in Ekiti
ahead of the 2014 governorship
election is a dilemma to my
opponents and that is why they are
looking for any opportunity to
blackmail me.
“I am not a murderer as they
claimed. Nobody or court has
arraigned me for murder in the last
seven years. Are we saying that the
system is not working.’’
Fayose said his political opponents
had nothing to use in campaigning
against him.
“It is all political gimmicks and
intrigues. They are running a failed
propaganda,’’ he said.
“Look at it again; there had been
renewed violence, attacks and killings
in Ekiti in the last couple of months
now just because people are
defecting from Action Congress of
Nigeria,CAN, to PDP to give me
support, ’’ he said.
He appealed to his supporters to
remain resolute and shun all acts
capable of heating up the polity.

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THE CHAIRMAN- ABUJA MEDIATOUR With M.I Abaga

Hip Hop Impressario Jude “MI” Abaga
would be visiting the FCT for a four
day Media tour as part of promotional
effort for his hugely anticipated third
album “The Chairman”.
From Thursday 18th April, Fans and
residents of FCT and its environs
would be treated to candid interviews
with MI on major radio stations in
Abuja, find out what your favourite
Rappers Pappers has been up to since
MI2, Endorsement deals , loopy
records, awards, and most of all why
he’s been Aptly dubbed “The
Chairman” by his peers.
Also using this opportunity to bond
with fans, there will be a variety of
give aways and surprises from the
Chocolate City Flagship artist. Sources
close to his management team have
revealed that the tour will
culluminate with a live performance
by Mr Incredible at the prestigious
Vaniti Night Club-House of Cubana on
the 20th April, and an exclusive pool
party the day after.
This tour is managed by iBlend
Services, the Forerunners in Event
Management and PR in Upcountry
Nigeria.

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Nigeria will experience positive results from Jonathan in 2013 – Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance, Ngozi
Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday assured
that the country would begin to feel
the fresh air of President Goodluck
Jonathan’s administration as from
this year, 2013.
She gave this assurance in an
interview monitored by DailyPost on
Cable News Network, CNN with
Christiane Amanpour .
According to her, “2013 is going to be
a game changer and a turning point
because this is the year we are going
to produce results, and we are
already producing results within the
administration.
“First, on the economic side, I just
want to say that macro-economic
stability has been restored. Now,
nobody should minimise that.
Remember the two last decades in
Africa -the 1980s and 1990s – when
there were so many instabilities that
people could not focus on areas that
could create jobs.”
Okonjo-Iweala said the country was
projecting 6.5 per cent GDP growth
this year, compared to an average
five per cent for other African
countries.
“I just want to say that when you
mentioned GDP growth, in my
country, people will immediately say
you can’t eat growth because we
have challenges of unemployment,
we need to create more jobs, we
have challenges of inclusion and
there are problems of inequality; all
those are challenges we face,” she
said.
Speaking on the irregular power
supply in the country, she admitted
that it was absolutely true that the
country is facing several challenges,
but will soon come out of it,
considering that no magic could have
been done in just few years of
Nigeria’s democracy as the country
had suffered under several military
eras in the past with no
infrastructure on ground before
democracy.

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Presidential Directive: FG alleges forgery, drags Leadership Newspapers to court

The Federal Government has dragged
the Leadership Newspapers, its News
Editor, Mr. Tony Amokeodo, and a
political reporter, Chibuzor Ukaibe, to
court over alleged forgery.
They were brought before Justice
Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High
Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday
over a 10-count charge bordering on
forgery of a document titled
“Bromide of The Presidential
Directive” which they published in
their newspaper on April 3.
On Monday, Amokeodo and Ukaibe,
first detained for about two days on
April 8, were re-arrested when they
reported at the police station in
compliance with Police bail condition.
According to the charge brought
against them on Tuesday, the
accused were alleged to have
conspired with another reporter,
Taiwo Omilani, said to be at large, to
forge the document and thereby
committed an offence and punishable
under section 467 of the Criminal
Code Act Cap C 38, Laws of the
Federation of Nigeria 2004.
However, before their plea could be
taken, Amokeodo, who is listed as
the first accused in the charge, told
the trial judge, Justice Ademola, that
he and his colleague were detained
on Monday and were driven to court
Tuesday morning from detention
without any information on the
charge brought against them.
The prosecutor, Mr. Joe Nwadike, had
informed the court that the police re-
arrested the journalists whom he
alleged had jumped bail having failed
to keep to the terms of the
administrative bail they were granted.
He said that it took the effort of a
combined team of investigators and
security operatives to effect their
arrest Monday night.
Nwadike also told the court that the
accused persons’ lawyer had been
served with copies of the charge and
the notice of their arraignment.
The journalists’ plea was however not
taken upon the discovery by the
court that the company, Leadership
Group Limited, the third accused in
the charge, had not been served.
Consequently, the court directed that
the company be served to compel
the appearance of a director of the
company to represent it.
Nwadike requested for an
adjournment to enable the police
effect service on the company and
thereafter asked the court to order
the detention of the journalists
pending their arraignment and plea
taking.
However, Mr. Samuel Ogala from Mr.
Femi Falana’s chambers who
represented the journalists opposed
this submission and pleaded with the
court to grant the accused persons
conditional release pending their
formal arraignment and plea taking.
Justice Ademola however refused
Nwadike’s request and released the
journalists to Mr. Umar Jibril, a
lawyer and company secretary to
Leadership Newspapers and
adjourned till April 24 for their
arraignment.
Meanwhile, Media Rights Agenda
(MRA) has condemned the re-arrest
on April 15 of Amokeodo and Ukaibe
of Leadership newspaper, describing
the action as systematic and
unwarranted harassment.
It called for the immediate and
unconditional release of the
journalists, saying it had issued a
global alert on the matter through
the mechanism of the International
Freedom of Expression Exchange
(IFEX) to call international attention
to the situation of the journalists
whom it said were simply being
harassed for exposing the
government’s political machinations.
MRA’s Deputy Executive Director, Ms
Jennifer Onyejekwe, described the
action of the Police as “sheer abuse
of power”
“The police know that they have no
power to hold the journalists for
more than 24 hours without a court
order. They have therefore resorted
to undermining the Constitution by
detaining them, releasing them and
again detaining them.
“This is sheer abuse of power and we
are calling on the global freedom of
expression community to condemn
this high-handedness on the part of
the Nigerian Government and its law
enforcement agencies,” she said.
Onyejekwe added that “It was clear
from the circumstance that the Police
had no evidence of wrongdoing
against the journalists and had
resorted to a strategy of harassment
and intimidation to frustrate the
journalists and prevent them from
carrying out their professional
duties.”
The 10-count charge against
LEADERSHIP reads:
Count 1: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did conspire amongst
yourselves to commit felony to wit:
forging of document titled BROMIDE
OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE and
place same on the front of
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd day
of April, 2013, knowing it to be false
and with the intent that it may in any
way be used or acted upon as
genuine and thereby committed an
offence punishable under section 516
of the criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38
laws of the federation of Nigeria
2004”.
Count 2: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did forged a
document titled BROMIDE OF THE
PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE and place
same on the front of LEADERSHIP
NEWSPAPER of 3rd day of April,
2013, knowing it to be false and with
the intent that it may in any way be
used or acted upon as genuine and
thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 467 of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 3: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did conspire amongst
yourselves to commit felony to wit:
knowingly and fraudulently uttering a
false document titled BROMIDE OF
THE PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE and
place same on the front of
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd day
of April, 2013, for the use/
consumption of the general public
and thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 516 of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 4: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did knowingly and
fraudulently utter a false document
titled BROMIDE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL
DIRECTIVE and place same on the
front of LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of
3rd day of April, 2013, for the use/
consumption of the general public
and thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 468 of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 5: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did conspire amongst
yourselves to commit felony to wit:
forging/making a false document and
placed same on the front of
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd day
of April, 2013, having on it the seal,
signet or sign manual which purports
that it is from the president of the
federal republic of Nigeria and
thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 516 of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 6: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did forge/make a
false document and placed same on
the front of LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER
of 3rd day of April, 2013, having on it
the seal, signet or sign manual which
purports that it is from the president
of the federal republic of Nigeria and
thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 467 (1)(b)
of the criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38
laws of the federation of Nigeria
2004”.
Count 7: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did conspire amongst
yourselves to commit felony to wit:
making a false document on the front
of LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd
day of April, 2013, having on it the
seal, signet or sign manual which
said forged document purports to be
the signature of the president of the
federal republic of Nigeria as
presidential directive and thereby
committed an offence punishable
under section 516 of the criminal
code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of the
federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 8: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did make a false
document on the front of
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd day
of April, 2013, having on it the seal,
signet or sign manual which said
forged document purports to be the
signature of the president of the
federal republic of Nigeria as
presidential directive and thereby
committed an offence punishable
under section 467(3)(a) of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004”.
Count 9: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did conspire amongst
yourselves to commit felony to wit:
knowingly and fraudulently forge a
document titled bromide of the
presidential directive on the front of
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER of 3rd day
of April, 2013 and thereby committed
an offence punishable under section
516 of the criminal code Act Cap ‘C”
38 laws of the federation of Nigeria
2004”.
Count 10: “That you Tony Amokeodo,
Chibuzor Ukaibe, Leadership Group
Limited and Taiwo Ogunmola Omilani
who is now at large, on the 3rd day
of April, 2013 at Abuja in the Abuja
judicial division did knowingly and
fraudulently forge a document titled
bromide of the presidential directive
on the front of LEADERSHIP
NEWSPAPER of 3rd day of April, 2013
purporting to be the seal of the
president of the federal republic of
Nigeria as presidential directive and
thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 468 of the
criminal code Act Cap ‘C” 38 laws of
the federation of Nigeria 2004.”

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Rizzy A – Still Believe

Rizzy A Still belives in Love, do You ?
Listen Up

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VIDEO: Iyanya & EmmaNyra US/ Canada Tour Diary Chicago [Episode 3]

Their Tour Continues, Chicago was On
Thursday, Minnesota had their those
on Sunday. Michigan on thursday,
Houston on friday.
Watch Video Here

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New Music: Angel – Blown Away ft. WizKid

UK artist, Angel teams up with
WizKid for this smooth track titled
Blown Away off his recently released
album, About Time.
From the first second to 227th second,
it’s a solid jam overall.
Enjoy.

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Video: 2Chainz Live in Lagos! All D’Banj want for his birthday is 2Chainz performing live in Lagos on the 23rd of June

Yeah!! all D’banj want for his
birthday is 2chainz to be live in Lagos
On the 23rd of June, 2013 for his
birthday concert. The American
superstar 2Chainz will be joining
Fally Ipupa and Olamide LIVE on
stage at Eko Hotel.
The D’Kings Men Concert will be
another hot and sick concert this
year. 2chainz!!!
Watch the promo video here

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New Music: Loose Kaynon – Aka Na Enu ft. Phyno + M.S.S.J ft. Kid Konnect

Brand new Loose! Loose Kaynon is
one of the finest in the rap game,
even though he doesn’t drop as much
work as we would like. But when he
does, it’s serious tings.
The new joints Aka Na Enu ft. Phyno
( hands in the air in Igbo ) & M.S.S.J ft.
Kid Konnect are nice. We’ll let you
judge though.
Rap, Rapper Rappest.
*** Aka Na Enu ft. Phyno
*** M.S.S.J

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M.I beats 2face Idibia, Don Jazzy ,Paul Play Dairo and others to emerge as X Factor Africa judge

M.I has been picked as a judge on the
soon to debut singing reality TV show
over the likes of Pual Play Dairo,
2face Idibia, Sammy Okposo, Dare Art
Alade, Obi Asika, Don Jazzy, Bantu,
eLDee, and Cobhams.
Picked as the Glo X Factor presenter,
is the Beat FM figure 8 On-Air-
Personality Tolu Oniru aka Toolz.

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New Music: Zee – Bring It Back ft. Boogey

Zee is bringint it back after a sustained period of silence. If you
remember she was one of the femcees that repped Naija at The
Cypher on BET a few years back.
She doesn’t come back alone though. She brings Boogey along on
this track.
These 2 cause problems. Check what they did on this track.
Download here

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Dance Hall Artist, Baba Dee To Run For Lagos State House of Assembly In 2015

Dance Hall act, Baba Dee has stated his intentions to get back into
politics after a failed attempt at it 2 years ago in 2011. In statement
to TheNetNG , he stated that he’ll be running for the Lagos State
House of Assembly. He will be running under Action Congress of
Nigeria (AGN) for the Oriade-Amuwo Odofin Constituency2.
His reasons?
“My love for this country has motivated me to prepare myself for an
elected position. I recognise that there is a lot of injustice and
sufferings amongst our people and so it is about time for a change
in the ways in which things are done in this country. In the House I
will be involved in making decisions that will have a positive impact
on the people”
Let’s see how this goes in his 2nd go round.
Baba Dee is the brother to conscious artist, Sound Sultan.

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New Music: JayMo – Every Day ft. Yung6ix

Samklef on the beat!! Rising act, JayMo teams up with Yung6ix on a
Samklef beat and they both do some damage on the track.
Check on it here

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New Video: B-Red – Insane Girl ft. Davido

B-Red, Davido’s cousin and label mate drops a video for his track,
Insane Girl which also features Davido. B-Red hasn’t enjoyed the
same kind of success as Davido so far, but the verdict is still out as
to whether this track will get him over the hump.
Check on it.
Directed by Lanre Tyson.

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Moses Obi-Adigwe Wins Nigerian Idol

Moses Obi-Adigwe fondly known as Teddy Bear has claimed the
grand prize of 15 million naira and a brand new SUV at the 3rd
edition of Nigerian Idol.
Moses is the first male to win this reality television and has joined
Timi Dakolo (West Africa Idol, 2007), Yeka Onka (Nigerian Idol, 2011)
and Mercy Chinwo (Nigerian Idol, 2012) in becoming musical idols
winners.
Yeka Onka started the last day of the show performing as the ten
other finalists did their performance for the last thing, Mercy who
won the last idol of Nigerian Idol sang, then D’banj, Omawumi,
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and others did their performance.
The runner up, Debbie went home with a Kia Rio and one million
naira. Congrats to Moses and we wish him success in his career.

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VIDEO: Wakazi – Abacus

This is a video from the Upcoming EP called
ABACUS which will be released at the end of
the month. It was shot in various locatons
in Chicago. Wakazi aka The Bilingual Beast
is from Tanzania, and raps in English and in
his native Swahili. He started to get a buzz
around africa when he competed in the Don
Jazzy Enigma Beat competition, and later
featured on stage by Ice Prince (Chocolate
City) on the Chicago leg of the United
Sounds of Africa Tour last fall.
Wakazi started rapping at young age in
Tanzania. In high school, he became
popular with his performances during talent
shows. He never took it seriously because
of pressure from family to pursue other
things. It was until he moved to Chicago in
pursuit of the American Dream, where his
love for Hip Hop was rejuvenated.
In a short period, the self proclaimed,
“Bilingual Beast” has gone from Freestyling,
recording demos, performing in festivals,
opening up for big acts like Ice Prince and
2face Idibia, and finally becoming a
seasoned performer. He has evolved from a
young child in the streets of Dar es Salaam,
to a lyrical giant who sees nothing else than
Work Ethic and Dedication as being the keys
to success. After years of commitment and
dedication to his craft, Wakazi is poised to
become Tanzania’s leading Ambassador in
Africa and in the Music World.
His signature Blend of English and Swahili
rhymes caused him to be dubbed the
“Bilingual Beast”, but his ability to tell a
story and clever use of wordplay and
metaphors, seem to be his real Strength.
His ability to create context for the
listeners is unparalleled, and he credits that
to his personal life experiences as well as
his imaginative part of the brain, which is
sometimes more vivid than life itself.
Wakazi believes he has something to prove
to first Tanzania, and then the rest of
Africa, that he deserves a spot among the
Best. With the release of Three Mixtapes
(MYU: The Trilogy) in the past year, “Abacus
EP” and his debut Album “Kisimani LP”
slated to drop soon, Wakazi has set the
platform with which his dreams could be
fulfilled. The sky is the limit for this TZee
Emcee.
Watch Video Here

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