New Music: Wizkid – Eledumare

New sound from Starboy Wizkid, this one is titled Eledumare and is believed to be on his forthcoming album.

- Prod. by Legendury Beatz
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Photos from the Banky & Tiwa Show launch last night

The Banky and Tiwa Show debuts on Africa's First Global Black Entertainment Network, EbonyLife TV, Channel 165 on DSTV, on Tuesday December 17, 2013, at 09:30 WAT.

The Banky & Tiwa Show is a brand new, star-driven talk show, propelled by the multiple-award winning African pop singer, the ever-charming Banky W and Nigeria’s first lady of pop, the beautiful Tiwa Savage.

On this show, topical and controversial social issues that border on the way we live our lives as Africans are discussed in a mature, non-judgmental and non-preachy manner. Some of these engaging social issues will include: addictions, homosexuality, broken marriages, infidelity, Pastors and Private Jets, Transactional Sex and many more. Continue to see photos from the launch...

Are they back together? D'banj & Genevieve step out at event (pics)

What do you get when an Internationally recognized superstar steps out with Africa’s sexiest actress? A show-stopper!

Last weekend, multiple award winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji was seen in the arms of the Kokomaster, at the Gulder Club Ultimate party, which held on Saturday, December 14th at Oceanview in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Looking dapper in a white shirt, straight cut black jeans and a black waist coat, D’Banj drove into the event in a Black Bentley seconds after Genevieve came in her G-Wagon.

Other big names who attended the 2-day event include Senior Vice Present, Viacom Africa, Alex Okosi, Dr Sid, Tee A, Tee Y Mix, JJC, Kunle Afolayan, Tunde Ednut, Toni Kan, Chuddy K, Weird MC, Zaina, Jay Jay Okocha, Tosin Martins, Black Magic among others.

Review RoundUp: Beyonce – ‘BEYONCÉ’

What the media outlets and blogs think of the surprise album.Beyoncé’s fifth self-titled album arrived without warning and is already reaping the rewards. The surprise release, which secretly hit iTunes on Friday, rocketed to No. 1 in 100 countries and generated 1.2 million tweets in its first 12 hours.

On the visual LP, Bey crafts 14 songs and 17 videos with some help from Jay Z, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Blue Ivy, and more.

But the fans weren’t the only ones raving. The critics have also applauded her unprecedented move. The New York Timescalled the album “superb,” while Entertainment Weekly awarded it an A-.
Read some of the glowing reviews below:

Entertainment Weekly: This album reveals plenty of what’s in that head of hers. One of the most beautiful, painstakingly constructed women in the world singing ‘Pretty Hurts’? … Here more than ever Bey indulges clashing impulses—between strength and escape, megapop and fresh sounds, big messages and resonant lyrics. A-

Rolling Stone: The vibe on BEYONCÉ is moodily futuristic R&B, strongest when it goes for full-grown electro soul with an artsy boho edge. “Blow,” the best track here, evokes Janet Jackson circa The Velvet Rope, a song about oral sex that has an air of melancholy in the chilly neo-disco groove. There’s a similar mood in her excellent Drake duet “Mine.” 3.5/5

The New York Times: Beyoncé is flawless so no one else has to be. That’s the theme of her superb fifth studio album,BEYONCÉ, which arrives as a feat of both music and promotion. Its songs are steamy and sleek, full of erotic exploits and sultry vocals; every so often, for variety, they turnvulnerable, compassionate or pro-feminist.

USA Today: In none of these songs or visual sequences does Beyoncé coarsely exploit her celebrity. Rather, in keeping with her penchant for discretion, she reveals herself, and her loved ones, in controlled doses. The sensuality is distinctly, intentionally gritty, but never crass.

Los Angeles Times: Songs like the woozy “Mine” and the spooky, almost perversely stripped-down “Partition” reflect her determination, rare among superstars, to keep pushing creatively. 3/4

New York Daily News: The R&B warrior queen gives her music a soft new focus. In song after song, she drapes herself over the music with an insinuating sensuality. The beats, too, have a hazier texture, and proceed at a slower pace, the better to let the music last longer. 4/5

Newsday: BEYONCÉ is the third album since B took total responsibility for her work, and it sounds like she now has the hang of it. Throughout the album, she pushes the envelope of what pop and hip-hop expect from their divas, cowriting every song. Everything on BEYONCÉ is under meticulous control—lyrically, musically, and thematically.

PEOPLE: BEYONCÉ finds Queen B exploring new sonic—and surprisingly sexual—territory with her most adventurous music yet. 3.5/4

Favorite Tracks: “Pretty Hurts,” “Drunk in Love,” “XO,” “Mine”

New Music: DJ Kaywise – Loyalist ft. Iyanya

DJ Kaywise is the youngest most influential Nigerian DJ. At the age of 21, Born Ayorinde Kehinde Okiki is regarded as the #1 man of the street & celebrated promotional engine behind a handful of buzzing Nigerian artistes.

DJ Kaywise acclaimed for craft as the hardest working DJ churning out mixes back to back takes it up a notch with this new Rundatrax – produced single titled ‘Loyalist’ which features the mega pop sensation, Iyanya.

Off his upcoming DJ album, he puts forward another brilliant party starting jam titled ‘Loyalist.’ This is in follow up to the collaborative effort with Yung6ix and Dammy Krane. As we expect more singles featuring the biggest African acts, check out this bound-to-be-anthem track.

‘Loyalist’ is produced by Rundatrax and mixed by Sheyman.
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Wyclef puts Chris Brown, Jay-z and 50 Cent on blast?

Grammy award winner is speaking up!


Wyclef might just have explained why he decided to celebrate his 43rd birthday earlier this year by sharing a photo of himself wearing just a pair of briefs on Instagram. During his performance at the Ovation Red Carol in Accra on Saturday night, He reportedly made claims about being the finest and most handsome man in the music business as he jokingly added, ” Chris Brown ain’t got nothing on me; he wears makeup. I don’t do none of that…5o cent…makeup….Jay-Z makeup!”

Ouch! Do you agree with Clef?

NEW MUSIC: Sakeez - Halleluyah

Here comes a brand new single from the Igba(time) crooner Sakeez(@sakeezykeezy) titled ‘HALLELUYAH‘. Singing praises in an Hip Hop way? YEAH!

There is something about the beat that will surely make you dance as it has the fusion  of South-African and Nigerian dance hall  pattern merged together to create an exceptional tune and what do you expect when laid with a good composition?
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New Video: Wizboyy – Wizolingo

We have seen the behind the scene footage, No Time Records present the video for the monstrous hit highlife number ‘Wizolingo’ from Wizboyy wildly described as the genre’s powerhouse. The video is a classy and live affair featuring captivatingly captured scenes that highlight Wizboyy as the leading man that he is, surrounded by a bevy of fun having party people. Exquisitely colourful, Classy, vintage showcase meet a live party makes the video directed by Matt-Max.

The enthralling new visual does push it forward, making ‘Wizolingo’ one of the biggest urban highlife record released this year.
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Saidi Balogun replies Fathia, insists he didn't take her to court over use of name

This Saidi man has time sha. Always replying...lol. So yesterday the actor's ex-wife Fathia Balogun released a statement claiming she's in court with the actor over the use of the name, Balogun (if you missed it read here). Saidi says they are court for something else and not over any name...

Yesterday I was accused of lying to the press on a recent rumor that has been circulating. I separated from my ex-wife Fathia Balogun in 2006, over 7 years ago. Since we were legally married in court, we had to legally divorce in court to finalize the issue. The public is welcome to go to the Lagos High Court to verify these records. This has absolutely nothing to do with any name. I am not asking or forcing Fathia to stop using the name Balogun, as it is one of the most common Yoruba names.

Furthermore, to set the record straight, Fathia and I had two children together not three. Fathia’s first child is from a different husband that she later divorced before we were married. I never lied to anyone.

Journalists presented me with a rumor that had no basis in fact, so I simply stated that I DO NOT WANT MY PRIVATE LIFE MADE PUBLIC. IT IS MY PRIVACY AND CONCERNS NOBODY.  

I decided to stay quiet as the two parties involved in this issue are over 40 years old, and I think we are old enough to handle this issue MATURELY instead of turning our private matters into a public gossip debate. 

I hope this issue is now clarified for the public, as I SAIDI BALOGUN am divulging the true facts myself instead of using a MISINFORMED publicist to do so for me.  

There are so many positive aspects of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, we would rather focus on negative meaningless noise instead of these positive components. 

 PLEASE GIVE ME THE RESPECT OF KEEPING MY PERSONAL LIFE PRIVATE AND OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE. I AM FOCUSING ON MY WORK. THANK YOU!

GIST: Yemi Alade on dating her Manager and future plans

Sultry female singer spoke on a sundry of issues in a recent interview.

First she responded to rumours of her dating her manager, Taiye Aliyu. She is quoted s saying: ‘The truth of the matter is that when it comes to my relationship I always try to let it reflect in my songs. My relationship status at the moment is in ‘Johnny’, so if you listen to the song, you will know what’s happening in my life. And no, I’m not dating him.’

She also shed more light on ‘industry politics’ saying: ‘There’s a bit of politicking everywhere so yes it has but if there’s no politics that means there nothing worth fighting for. I really think we need to drop some of those cabal moves because it’s really not helping good music.’

With video for her recent single, ‘Johnny’ on the way. She revealed that her album would drop sooner – the debut album would be released before the earlier announced ‘Aristo Music Mixtape’.

Exciting news!

New Music: Provabs – Heaven Knows ft. M.I.

“Heaven Knows” is a reflective & insightful message on wax on how two gifted emcees face their fears to conquer them. ‘Fears don’t exist; its only our imaginations of them that do’ – Provabs.

One Management’s award winning rapper Provabs collaborates with Chocolate City’s M.I. to release this Huge Record of Hope and Courage on this day, 13-12-13, believing that it would be the strength for someone out there to face & battle his/her fears.

“Heaven Knows” was produced & mixed by M.I Abaga and mastered by Dr Sankty for 17-17 AudioLaB.
Beautiful, good music from Provabs!
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Chidinma, iLLbliss, Suspect Others prep compilation album

Clarence Peter’s Capital Hill ensigned and affiliates would be putting out a compilation album soon. Veteran rapper illbliss will be gathering all acts and affiliates of record label Capital Hill for their first compilation album.

The likes of Tha Suspect, Chidinma, Phyno, Ayoola and Tesh Carter will all be featured on the project. A few singles have already been released including ‘Powerful‘ and ‘Nsogbu‘ featuring Tha Suspect, Illbliss and Phyno.

No release date or title has been announced, yet

New Video: D’Banj – Why You Love Me

“Eja Nla has surfaced! The eagle has landed!”
One of the dopest tunes on the D’Kings Men album now has a video. It’s “Why You Love Me” by Banga Lee himself, D’banj. Watch and enjoy!

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New Music: Emmerson – Fatima ft. 2face

Rising Sierra Leonean singer, Emmerson Amidu Bockarie popularly known by his first name Emmerson follows-up to his best selling album titled ‘Borbor Bele’ with new single and visual from the upcoming album titled ‘Rise.’ He recruits legendary Nigerian singer, 2face on one of the stellar single titled ‘Fatima’. Both singers deliver an impressive urban highlife joint on the rich production credited to Emmerson.

Emmerson is from Freetown area of Sierra Leone and he was named after his father who he lost at the age of 2. He grew up, schooled in Freetown before he went on to complete his education at Njala University. On losing his mother during his early adulthood, he found solace in music.

Sugar Entertainment recording artist makes a strong call, crossing boundaries with this stellar singles.
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Those sex tapes made me more popular –Chidinma

Kora award winner and Ex Project Fame winner, Chidinma Ekile, tells ‘Nonye Ben-Nwankwo how she has been able to manage the recent controversies surrounding her

You won Kora Awards last year and this year again, you were nominated for an international award, Channel O Awards. Did you ever imagine that you would get to this stage?

No way. I never imagined it in any way. All I did was just to be focused. I knew this was what I loved doing and I decided to just keep doing it. I didn’t expect that it would get this big. Sometimes I sit back and I think back of how it started.

But did the awards have any impact on your career?

Oh yes. When I won the Kora and got back to Nigeria, it was a whole different experience. People started treating me differently. They wondered how ‘small’ Chidinma could go to Cote D’ivoire and bring the Kora home. It added to my profile. Being nominated for the Channel O Award is a big deal for me even if I didn’t clinch the award.

How has it been since then?

It has been good and challenging. It has been a lot of work.

Did you go back to school?

Oh yes. I am managing my career and my studies. I don’t have a choice. I wake up every day and I realise I have a lot of things to do. This is really the best time to tidy up my education. This is my youth. I get busier by the day. It will get tougher. I have to do what I have to do before time gets tougher.

Are you not scared or intimidated competing with other bigger female artistes in the industry?

I have never been a competition person even though I am a product of a competition. But I didn’t see Project Fame as a competition. I was doing what I love doing. In the industry, I am not in any competition. I am just Chidinma. I have tried to carve a niche for myself. I try to be different all the time. I don’t like a situation where somebody will say ‘Chidinma sounds like this person or that person.’ When that comes, competition arises. I am not in for that. I just want to be me and I always try to improve. I want to be versatile. I don’t want to be put in a box. I am here to have fun and make money at the same time.

But you must look up to some of the female artistes…

Definitely. Most of the time I was preparing for the Project Fame competition, I listened to Omawumi a lot. I followed her right from the time she came out of West African Idols. I just loved her kind of music. It is African and she has lots of messages at the same time. I love Onyeka Onwenu as well. I can learn from any one. I am still able to talk and ask question. I am still their baby.

Do you owe Project Fame all you have achieved?

I owe it to Project Fame to a reasonable extent. I don’t think I would be here if not for Project Fame. I didn’t take music seriously. I felt it was something I could do during my leisure. I didn’t know it would become a profession.

If you hadn’t won, you wouldn’t have been bothered?

It wouldn’t have mattered. I didn’t even know I was going to win. I felt I was having fun and if I got money, it was okay. I didn’t want to be the winner. I didn’t want everybody’s eyes to be on me. But it happened and I didn’t have a choice. I decided to give it a trial. That is why I am here today.

You eventually came into the spotlight and it opened doors to controversies and scandals…

I have been in the news lately. My manager told me that I am a balloon on top of lots of needles. People want me to drop on those needles and get deflated. He told me to be careful. The first time was when my nude picture went viral. I actually went for a photo shoot for my friend. I wore a tube dress. Some mischief makers actually cropped off the lower part of the picture and posted it on the Internet. It was as if I was nude. I wasn’t happy at all. I had that picture. I had to post the real picture on the net and people now got convinced the nude picture wasn’t original. I thought that was the end, I didn’t know a bigger scandal was coming…

You mean the sex video?

Oh yes. I woke up one morning and I was greeted on the internet with ‘Chidinma and sex tape’.  I was worried primarily because of my mother. I didn’t let her see the video but I had to show her the photos. I didn’t want to go out that day. I couldn’t go out. But my mum felt otherwise. She told me to ignore the mischief makers. I almost took some actions but I thought against it. I met Sound Sultan on a set. He told me, ‘Babe, you are now a star. I welcome you officially into the industry.’ I trended for three days. Even people who didn’t know me got to know me. My fan base grew. And then, I was happy because more than 90 per cent of the public didn’t believe I was the one in that video. There were people who didn’t need to see the video to believe I couldn’t have done such thing. I am just grateful to everyone who didn’t believe the story. My twitter account was hacked and the people created another account. They kept releasing nasty pictures and they were even responding to the tweets as if I was the one doing it. I was just watching and laughing. It put me in the spotlight. I used it for good.

But such scandal shouldn’t be good for your career…

Ever since I started, I have been scared of scandals. I didn’t want to have any. But I realised that I cannot run away from it. It is just normal. It is not everybody who is happy seeing me rise. Some people are trying to do something to stop me. But sex tape is not enough to stop me. They should bring up something else. The sex tape just took me to another level in my career. It moved me up. This is no more ‘little’ Chidinma. It didn’t bring me down in any way. I am still doing a lot of things.

One of the Skuki boys said he is in love with you and would want to marry you…

Oh yes. Everybody wants to marry me but I am not ready for marriage.

But the boy came out publicly and declared his love for you…

I laughed when I saw that story. I have not considered his request. I still have to make more money before I consider marriage. He is actually my friend and he never told me something like that. I have been linked with so many people. People cannot imagine me being a saint. They are just looking for something to attach to me.

How does it feel like being a star?

It is a lot of work. People see me and envy me and say ‘ohhh, she is now a star and she must be enjoying’. I am not enjoying. The more you are there, the more you do things. The expectation is now so high. Being a star is not so much fun because you have to do more work. You have to please people. You have to smile even when you are not in the mood. It is so frustrating. But then, you owe it to some people, you have put yourself out there. This is what I have signed for. Nobody begged me to do this.

New Music: Obesere – Jaforie ft. Reminisce & Ransome

Alternative traditional act teams up with Reminisce and Ransome.


Paramount King of Fuji music as he is described is here with a new fetching Single titled “Jaforie” where he raps alongside with REMINISCE “Alaga ibile” & RANSOME “Bicycle Crooner.” Produced By LISMA & Co-produced by AJ COOL money.
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CHOAMVA: How Nigeria won just four awards

 The Channel O Music Video Awards, in its 10th year, was held in Soweto, South Africa last weekend. Rich in concept, performance content, and armed with a credible list of winners, Saturday Beats gives you details of the show, which has come to be rated as one of the biggest music awards in Africa.

No Stamp, no entry

Each year, the organisers always ensure a watertight security at the award ceremony. This year was no exception. First, guests had to go through some few minutes’ accreditation process where they were given a plastic card and a paper ticket. Thereafter, they were driven to The Dome of Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown venue of the event and they exchanged the tickets with their seat number and a stamp on the wrist which could only be viewed with a mercury torch. Before the show proper, guests were treated to a pre-evening cocktail, which also gave them the opportunity to exchange banter, back slap,  giggle as well as check out what other guests wore to the event.

No African time

Scheduled to start by 8pm, this was not the case of ‘African Time’ for just as the clocked chimed 8pm, the show commenced with an incredible entrance of the hosts, South Africa’s AKA and Nigeria’s Nateo C who came in from the roof dressed like bikers. From then on, there was really no boring moment as the hosts and the presenters gave an impeccable delivery. The two-hour event was not marred by myriad technical deficiencies, poor logistics or stuttering presenters.

Nigeria versus South Africa

Although some other artistes from different African countries performed at the show, it was majorly Nigerian and South African artistes that hit the massive stage of the dome. Interestingly, as most of the popular Nigerian artistes are rated high in Nigeria, that didn’t seem to be the case with the SA crowd. An average Nigerian would easily jump up at Kcee’s Limpopo but just as the singer was giving what could be described as a great performance, most of the guests gazed at him as if he just came down from space. And it was the same attitude that was given to Burna Boy, EME’s Victoria Kimani and to some extent, Wizkid. However, when the likes of Mafikizolo, Khuli Chana and some others climbed on the stage, it was an overwhelming, thunderous applause that greeted their performance as the guests danced and danced on. But then, one cannot take away the fact that the acts were good at their game and made sure their delivery was not below par.

Special recognition for P Square

Whoever said the twin brothers, P Square are no longer interested in receiving awards or attending award ceremonies may not have been telling the whole truth. The duo not only attended the award but also put up a superlative performance. As much as just a little appreciation was shown to the other Nigerian artistes that performed at the show, that could not be said when the twin brothers, P Square got on the stage. Their dexterity on the dance floor was second to none and their hit bangers, Personally and E no Easy got the guests going haywire.

It wasn’t a surprise that they were honoured with the special recognition award which great artistes such as   Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Brenda Fassie, Oskido and D’Banj had also been honoured in the past editions.

The twins dedicated the award to their late mother and to their fans.

And the winners are…

Nigerian voters were obviously sleeping this year, unlike last year that Nigerian artistes dominated the awards.  This year was the opposite as just three awards came home to Nigeria. While the host country, South Africa, packed seven awards.

In the Most Gifted Ragga/dancehall category, talented Jesse jags lost to Kenyan hip hop group, P Unit who also went home with the Most Gifted African (East) video award.

However, fine boy Banky W picked the Most Gifted Rand B Music Video award while Kcee’s Limpopo lost the Most Gifted dance Video award to Mafikizolo’s Khona.

So many people would have thought Tuface’s Ihe ne Eme would have clinched the Most Gifted Afro Pop video awards but South Africa’s The Soil, went home with the plaque for the video, Linkomo.

Tiwa Savage’s Without My Heart could not get her the Most Gifted female video for South Africa’s Zonke went home with the award for her Feelings video.

Wizkid saves the day

When it was almost concluded that this edition was not the best for Nigerian artistes, then came the announcement for the biggest award – The Most Gifted Award- and our own Wizkid, for his videos Azonto, picked the award, while the likes of Ice Prince (Aboki), Mafikizolo (Khona), PSquare (Alingo), Xtatic, AKA & Priddy Ugly (Hit Em Up), Zeus Ft.AKA & Tumi (DatsWasup) and others lost out.

New Music: Da Suspect – Nsogbu ft. illBliss & Phyno

Here's another New Tune From Tha Suspect Featuring Phyno and IllBliss.This is one of the best Joint of the week,Download,Listen and Enjoy...
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News: Burna Boy denies stabbing anybody to death

In just a few days, Burna Boy has been linked with some scandals that could last him a life time.

While still smarting from the bashing he got for performing in his underpants during the last Felabration concert held recently, some other rumours emerged earlier in the week concerning the talented singer.

First, it was alleged Burna Boy was involved in some of gang activities in London which resulted in the stabbing someone to death.

It was said that back in 2010 while the artiste was in UK, he was arrested by the London Police for allegedly being part of a gang who stabbed someone to death.

 He was allegedly tried as a minor and sent to jail. After 11 months, he was reportedly released and given two months parole plus community service on the grounds of being of good behaviour.

Burna Boy, Saturday Beats learnt, was said to have disobeyed the authorities and travelled back to Nigeria where he signed a record deal with Aristokrat.

Those who claim to know said Burna Boy travelled back to the UK but was arrested at the airport and deported to Nigeria and  is said to be currently barred from the UK for the next 15 years.

Then again, it was alleged  the singer has left Aristokat probably because of a tweet the singer posted on his twitter account about a change coming, some concluded that he had problems with his label.

The tweet which he deleted shortly after it was posted read, “Change is about to happen. I know #BBG will stick with me no matter what. Watch out for future announcement. BBG.” BBG refers to his newly formed crew ‘Burna Boy Goons.’

However, reacting to the allegations, a lady from the singer’s camp who spoke on the condition of anonymity told Saturday Beats via a telephone chat that none of the stories was true. The lady said that they did not know where such news came from and it was both vexing and malicious.

She said, “There is no truth in the story. Burna Boy would talk to his fans when he is ready and the time is right. He never stabbed anybody and he was not convicted of any crime. How would somebody kill a person and be sent to jail for just 11 months? It should be at least 21 years in prison. It does not happen like that. Also they don’t deport such an offender instead the person serves the jail term there. The story is very vexing and malicious. There is no problem between him and his record at least none that I know of.”

New Music: Sunny Nneji – One North One Love

Sunny Neji is back with a new track titled “One North One Love”. The song is Sunny Neji’s way of encouraging his kinsmen to embrace political peace in the forthcoming elections. The focus of his cry are the five local government areas that make up Ogoja local government area in the North of Cross River State where Sunny Neji hails from.

Watch out for the music video for “One North One Love” shot by Samklef in the coming week.
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Judge adjourns Chocoate city vs Brymo case again

Chocolate City Vs Brymo: Case adjourned again, till 14 January 2014 as court fails to sit
The legal battle between music and Entertainment Company, Chocolate City limited and popular musician Ashimi ‘Brymo’ Olawale failed to come up today, 5 December 2013 as the presiding judge, Justice Bubba of the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division in Ikoyi didn’t sit. Thus, the case has been adjourned till 14, January 2014.

it was gathered that Chocolate City, who were represented at the court today by Miss C.o Madubuko from L & A legal consultants are yet to serve Brymo the court papers; Brymo was not represented at the Court today.

The legal battle which began 11:35am, Monday, 11th November, 2013 and presided over by justice Bubba was adjourned to today after Chocolate city’s lawyer, Miss C.o Madubuko appeared before the court without serving the defendant, Brymo, the court papers.

New Music: Wande Coal – ft. Burna Boy (Prod. LeriQ)

And the BLACK DIAMOND OF AFRICA is here again with a touch of BUUUUUURNNNNNAA! This is a JAM!

Fresh from the stable of Black diamond Entertainment,  Wande coal ft Burna boy, ‘Amorawa’. Its a blend of super harmony/ vocals and sound with top notch ragga feel well delivered by Burna boy of Aristocrat Records produced by Leriq! Slow jam toh bad! Amorawa means ‘We know ourselves’.

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New Music: Fuse ODG – Come Closer ft. Wande Coal

Two Afrobeats powerhouses from Ghana and Nigeria, Fuse ODG and Wande Coal, collaborate on this new song “Come Closer”. If you recall, Wande Coal mentioned working on as many as 3 or 4 songs with Fuse ODG on his Factory78 interview. This is one of ‘em.

Bump the joint below.
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Don Jazzy and D’Banj working on new music?

New reports have emerged after the two former partners were spotted being cordial at Ice Prince’s FOZ concert over the weekend. Dr. SID – who was also in the middle of the widely reported split was also present – with pictures of him with his arm around D’Banj as they shared a joke and laughed.

Are they moving on? It seems so as there are also reports of them – Don Jazzy and D’Banj working on new music. Don Jazzy and D’Banj would be sharing a studio session and there would be new music from them soon – however, no word from any of them or their reps.

In related news, Wande Coal has also denied any feud between himself and Don Jazzy since the Twitter situation where the label executive and producer accused him of not crediting him for the new single, ‘Baby Face.’ In an interview, he reportedly said: ‘Hopefully, if I see Don Jazzy, I’ll go and hug him. We’re still going to work together‘.

New Video: Sarkodie – Ask Dumelo ft John Dumelo & Selasi

New Sark music. Peep the video for “Ask Dumelo” by Sarkodie featuring Selasi and, ofcourse, John Dumelo.
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Lil Kim and Eve share a stage, Lil Kim’s unflattering dress.

It was ladies’ night as Lil’ Kim and Eve co-headlined a show at indigO2 at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday. The fierce femcees performed solo sets for their British fans. Eve opened with her self-titled Lip Lock single and “Satisfaction,” and served up her biggest hits including “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” and “Who’s That Girl,” closing with “Tambourine.”

Dressed in all red, the Queen Bee stormed the stage with a nostalgic set that included “Lighters Up,” “Big Momma Thang,” and “The Jump Off.” She brought out her protégée Tiffany Foxx to perform their collaboration “Jay Z,” repped her hometown with “Empire State of Mind,” and shut it down with her remix of Rihanna’s “Man Down.”

The rap divas have developed a friendship throughout the years. “I love Kim,” Eve reportedly said in an interview. “I’ve always been a Kim fan since I was in high school. I was smoking a lot of blunts listening to Kim. I would love to get with her on another record.”

They have recorded a reggae-flavored collaboration called “Murder She Wrote” for Missy Elliott’s upcoming album.

Also, 39 year old Lil Kim’s outfit didn’t flatter her much as it revealed some serious camel toe. See picture below:

New Music: Bez – My Baby

Critically acclaimed alternative-soul singer Bez premieres the first single off his forthcoming sophomore album produced by Cobhams Asuquo.

‘My Baby‘ is a love anthem which is heavily influenced by jazz, indie rock and afro-beats; serves as the lead single of the follow-up to Super Sun which was ranked number 3 by Boston Globe in its top ten world music albums of 2011.

The international singing sensation is currently working on the visuals of the emotive number. Enjoy!
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New Video: Banky W – Jasi

The moment “JASI” dropped, It’s fair to say we all knew it was guaranteed to be a hit sooner or later. While the buzz is steadily rising, the EME Supremo, Banky W wastes no time by putting out the official video.

With stunning visuals (…and fresh chics… and plenty dancing) to aid the push of an already strong comercial song, it’s safe to say “JASI” is THE complete package.

Directed by SESAN.
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Wizkid announces new album release date

Wizkid’s new album, which is easily the most anticipated album of the year, now has a release date. The album which has had so many release dates, would now drop in the first week of December 2013. A release date was announced earlier and then was pushed back.

Also, Wizzy is also on the remix for Dr. SID id and Don Jazzy’s ‘Surulere’.

It should be noted that the last quarter of the year, has truly been an epic one in the music industry.

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New Music: Efa – Balling Like Don Jazzy

The last few months have been a time of introspection for EFA. Working hard as a member of the main cast for the MTV Show; SHUGA, meant time away from the studio and making music — his first love.

Balling Like Don Jazzy is a song of aspiration from a young man making a steady climb from obscurity. A Cross River indigene that calls Ibadan home knows too well what swimming against the tide is.

According to him, “Balling Like Don Jazzy is a song that speaks from the perspective of a young Nigerian who aspires to a position of greatness by dint of hard work. We decided to install Don Jazzy as someone for the youths to look up to. Especially since our traditional role models are largely criminals and corrupt government officials.”

Balling Like Don Jazzy was produced by Smith and Orbeat. Listen up!
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New Video: KaySwitch – Obimo ft. D’Banj

Here’s the video for Kayswitch‘s sweet song - Obimo which features D’Banj
OBIMO is Kayswitch‘s hit single off the DKM ALBUM ft D’banj and produced by Deevee .

OBIMO meaning “My Heart” in ibo language is a blend of afro highlife beat. The video was directed by Patrick Elis. Please watch and enjoy!
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Rihanna dominates the AMAs

The singer won Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist for the third time at the fan-voted awards on Sunday night.

She was also celebrated with the first-ever Icon Award, dubbed “the voice of our time” during an introduction by comedian Bill Maher.

Rihanna’s mother then presented the star with the honour, making for an emotional moment on stage.
“Tonight I applaud and admire for being so strong and so positive and so humble and so focused. It’s amazing how you I’m so blessed to be part of this historic moment,” the matriarch said, as Rihanna told her she loved her.

“Just about 20 years ago I began giving your life a living hell with my husky… man voice, as you called it,” she mused. “I annoyed every one of my neighbours… I can’t believe at 25-years-old I’m holding an Icon Award. That sounds weird saying that out loud.”

Other big winners of the night included Justin Timberlake, who took home Favourite Pop/Rock Male, and Taylor Swift, who took home Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album for her latest release, Red.

“I cannot believe what you’ve done in the last year. This album came out almost exactly a year ago and the fact that six million of you went out and bought it is crazy,” she said, addressing her fans.

One Direction also took home Favourite Pop/Rock Group and Favourite Pop/Rock Album, while Macklemore and Ryan Lewis won Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album and Ariana Grande was crowned Best New Artist.

The 20-year-old singer performed her new hit, Tattooed Heart, while Katy Perry opened the show with Unconditionally. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis also delivered a performance via satellite from Miami and Rihanna sang her hit single, Diamonds.

NEWS: Kelly Hansome and M.I. working on new music

Kelly Hansome has released a new track titled ‘Ready to Love’ and he also divulges that he is working on new music with MI Abaga, He informs that it would be more than a track as he was ‘contracted’ by M.I. to produce a couple of tracks on his upcoming album.

Also, it seems that the discord between him and Kennis Music has been resolved as he also informed that he would be paying a condolence visit to Kenny Ogungbe over his recent loss. He insinuated a collabo album between himself and M.I. as well as working with Don Jazzy.

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New Music: SKarfizo – Get Down ft. Efa & Young D

After dropping Sexy & you know it, a track produced by Emmy Ace, skarfizo is back with this party starter called ‘GET DOWN’. He features Efa and Young D. Track was produced by Young D. Download, Listen and Share
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Friends deserted me when I was sick – Paul Play Dairo Friends deserted me when I was sick – Paul Play Dairo

Bouncing back after a seven-year break, Paul Play Dairo recalls the medical challenge that affected his career, writes JAYNE AUGOYE

After a seven-year hiatus, ace music producer and artiste, Paul Play Dairo, is working towards staging a big come back. Having dropped a total of five singles since March, he says the response has been massive. In spite of the seeming lull in album sales, the RnB star who says he is up-to- beat with current trends in the music scene, still intends to drop a ‘luxury’ album.

“The idea is basically to fill in the gap since my last album and also sample people’s opinion. Thankfully, the online comments have been encouraging. So far, I have recorded 20 songs and some of them have already been released as singles. I am currently tidying my gospel and each track has an element of Nigerian flavor and pop.

“The bulk of the money is no longer coming from album sales because these songs are already online and people are downloading them. Music business is now streamlined to performance and endorsement. I am still going ahead with the limited edition album which will be expensive because that way I will be able to control and monitor the sales and distribution,” he discloses.

When Paul Play launched his way into the Nigerian music scene in 1999, riding on the goodwill and success of his late father, IK Dairo, he enjoyed solid patronage. Within a short period, he also earned an independent voice of his own, springing hit singles that include Mosorire, Happy Day and Yes O!

In 2009, however, his career was threatened when he fell ill in South Africa, while shooting some music videos for his last album and had to be rushed to a hospital. In his absence, the media was awash with speculations over the nature of the illness. It was rumoured that he had cancer, kidney failure to a spiritual attack. Four years after, he has clearly moved on, choosing not to dwell on the nature of the ailment.

According to him, the near-death-experience has taught him some lessons. He talks about a few of them in a low tone saying, “It was taught to be scared of God, and not to depend on man because God is ultimate. You don’t have to trust man, but psyche yourself that people are close to you for one reason or quality or the other. I lost many trusted friends during my ailment and gained a few in the process.

“There were some who said and did things that made me say ‘Oh, even you too’, but you know it is part of life that when things are down you lose your friends. Right now, I am not afraid of anything. I am stronger and can take whatever life throws at me.”

The year 2014 is ‘Paul Play Dairo’s year’, if indications emerging from the soft spoken artiste are anything to go by. For one, he intends to release a Box Set- two albums of highlife and gospel music. The third will be RnB.

He says, “It will be a limited edition because it is going to be expensive.I wanted an album that people will like. That’s the reason for the long silence. My management is considering working with a number of new school acts like Inyanya and Wizkid. I am open to work with any artiste, so I don’t end up being an island in the industry. I don’t want to streamline myself only to a group or set of people. I was taking my time to do things right and face other things. I have been able to keep up with the industry online and the commendation I have been receiving ever since is an indication that people have missed me and want me back on the scene.”

The one-time Globacom Ambassador adds that so much has changed since his temporary exit from the scene. He says, “The music industry has become saturated. Today, everyone wants to sing so there is limited space to get the desired publicity. But artistes who have pedigree will always fit in, no matter what friends,” he explains.

While many artistes of his time, have found it rather difficult to fit into the scene after being away for a long time, Paul Play is optimistic that his fans will embrace his return and warm up to him. He hinges his belief on the fact that Nigerians now embrace indigenous music when compared to the past.

 “If you say it is difficult to come back and then give up things will pass you buy. If the likes of Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder have stood the test of time, why label yourself as old school? With a good pedigree, people will respect you and with God you can still make a comeback. I don’t intend to stay in music for a long time,’’ he notes.

Jay Z and Beyonce close to breaking up? Yeah, right Star magazine

According to new reports, the pressures of touring have Jay Z and Beyonce this close to breaking up..

From Star Magazine

Things seem to have taken a rocky turn for the seemingly happily married couple. Beyonce, 32, is reportedly thinking about taking a break from her marriage because she thinks Jay is being “selfish” and not putting his family first.

While Beyonce was in Australia for her Mrs. Carter tour, Jay Z visited her and the two lovebirds took a mini 3-day vacation to a private resort to spend some quality time together. But apparently it was more than just a relaxing trip.

"Jay Z’s early November trip to Australia was not just a family getaway, it was a last-ditch effort to keep his marriage afloat," an insider told Star.

"Jay Z’s decision to tour Europe at the same time as Beyoncé is touring Australia has caused serious damage to their relationship — damage that may be ultimately prove to be irreparable.”

 Though the source says Bey didn’t have an issue with Jay, 43, going on tour with Justin Timberlake over the summer, she assumed that he would at least take the initiative to accompany her and their 19-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy, on tour in Australia and New Zealand – instead of going clubbing all the time.

"Not only did he plan the tour without consulting her at all, but he didn’t even try to coordinate dates with her tour. She told him he was selfish."

"Beyoncé has been feeling like a single mother lately — and has been letting her husband know he’s on shaky ground, and she’s using the time they spend apart as a trial separation."

New Video: Harrysong – Beta Pikin

Prolific singer, producer and songwriter signed to 5 Star Music is back with an amazing video, following his hit single “Beta Pikin” The video was shoot in south africa with creativy , diversity and lot of new dance steps for the club. 5star music is about to shut it down again.

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New Music: Pryse – Niger Delta Money

When you talk about Money, Power and Respect you are definitely talking about Niger Delta Money.

Following closely after her freestyle banger New slaves vs Pound cake, talented songstress and rapper Pryse, popularly referred to as Punchline Queen dropped her smashing new single today.

Those familiar with the rap industry will not be strangers to the name Pryse as a fast-rising lyricist who is popular for her hit song – E leto. The Port-Harcourt bred rapper is really surviving on the Nigerian rap scene – a genre that is widely regarded as male dominated.

The single was produced by Shadybizniz, mixed and mastered by Phazeup.
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New Video: Iyanya – Le Kwa Ukwu

Ladies and Gents, we bring you guys the official video for Iyanya‘s new smash single “Le Kwa Ukwu”. Back in October, we got to see B-T-S footage as well as pictures from the video shoot in London, and from that point, this became one of the most hotly-anticipated videos for the last quarter of 2013. Thankfully it lived up to the hype.

Aside the obvious clarity of the visuals, the storyline is also quite clear. From the start, Iyanya tries to woo a gorgeous lady that makes him “lose control”. Does he finally get her? There’s only one way to find out. Watch the video below.

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New Music: Dr SID – Surulere ft. Don Jazzy

Now THIS is a jam!

Off the album SIDUCTION comes this new single from Mavin Records act Dr SID featuring Don Jazzy. It’s one of those Afrobeat-type jams that keeps you swaying from side to side. The groovy feel is at an all-time high.

If you don’t like this song – even with the meaningful lyrics – you need to re-evaluate your music taste.

“Mavin Records Music SuperStar Dr SID releases a new single called SURULERE from his sophomore album SIDUCTION. Surulere means “Patience is rewarding”. The song captures the journey of highly acclaimed musician’s life, and preaches the message that hard work and endurance always pays off. Listen and Enjoy.”

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New Music: Ikechukwu – WHY ft. Naeto C & Baby Fresh

Looks like Ikechuukwu and Naeto C are making music together again. The original World Famous Akademy duo team up for the first time in a few years on this new Killz cut tagged “WHY” which also features Baby Fresh. The good ol’ days are back!

Expect more music from Killz in the coming weeks.

#Real #HipHop!
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Miss Oyin

Her name hmmmm I think it is Oyinkansola, from Edo State, God fearing lady, friendly and jovial.

wanna know more feel free to comment and ask about her.

New Video: Tiwa Savage – Eminado ft. Don Jazzy

Tiwa Savage  album Once upon a time dropped some months ago and Eminado immediatley caught the attention of music fans and critics all over the country , Video for one of the hottest singles of 2013 is out .

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Davido vs Waconzy feud over comment

“Your last hit was when I was in SS2″: Davido responds to Waconzy’s diss on TV show

Popular artiste, Waconzy was guest on the show hosted by former Big Brother Nigeria contestant, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

The outspoken artiste held nothing back in criticizing several Nigerian artistes who he feels are not pulling their weight. In his general assessment, Waconzy swung at Olamide, actress-cum-singer, Tonto Dikeh, Timaya. He also described Davido’s hit track, Skelewu as “an empty song”, a jab which the Omo Baba Olowo refused to let slide.

Davido swung back at Wacomzy with a low jab tweeting that the former’s “last hit was when I was in SS2 ….. BALU!”