by Seyi Lawal British born Nigerian singer Bukola Damola, also known as Ebisan, has released new singles. The singer who stole into public consciousness with her 2006 debut single featuring the UK based DM, ‘What Women Want’ is returning with ‘Love Story’ and ‘Dance With Me’, both tracks being among the soundtrack for the acclaimed... Read More
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by Yemi Olowu A week after releasing the theme song for Hennessy Artistry 2011, eLDee, Jesse Jagz and Banky W embarked on a scheduled trip to Cognac, France on September 5, 2011. The artistes were treated to “The Hennessy Heritage Experience” alongside Chocolate City’s MI who has worked closely with Hennessy in the... Read More
Ifreke Inyang The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wishes to clarify that the Twitter handle @NOkonjoIweala does not belong to her, and is not associated with her in any form. Whilst the account has not been noted for any negativity, it is yet important... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Jimmy Odukoya, the only son of Pastor Taiwo and Late Pastor Mrs. Bimbo Odukoya has released the video for his single, ‘Conqueror’. A lot of eyebrows were raised when the young man whose stage name is Pastor J decided to venture into music, but with his efforts so far, he has... Read More
Ifreke Inyang RocDaMic is a reality TV show by Abuja-based Zara Productions that hopes to sustain pop culture in the country, and effectively act as a tool of youth empowerment and national development. Over the years, Nigeria has become a force to reckon with in the hip hop genre of music, both within... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Chuks Ajoku, who owns the US-based Nollywood America is set to release ‘Unwanted Guest’ this month. The movie which is set to be shown at various cinemas and theatres in Nigeria is a collaboration between Chuks and Daniel Ademinokan, who wrote and directed the film. The movie was shot... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe has turned down a million dollar from multiple award winning American rapper, 50 Cent, for the right to use the title ‘Things Fall Apart’ in his new movie. According to a guardian.co.uk report, Achebe insisted that the rapper changed the title of his upcoming movie from ‘Things Fall... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche American actor/producer/director/screenwriter, Tyler Perry has topped Forbes magazine’s latest list of the highest paid men in the entertainment business. He made an estimated fortune of $130million dollars between May 2010 to May 2011, most of it from starring in and producing his wildly popular Madea films where he dresses up as... Read More
By Sola Alao Organizers of the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) have announced call for entries for the 2011 edition of the annual awards. Performers can now submit their videos, pictures and profiles along with a filled form which can be downloaded from www.livebeats.net. Closing date for submission is Friday 30, September 2011. The NMVA,... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Popular Fuji music crooner, Sulaiman Alao Adekunle, also known as Malaika, will release his new album today. According to a press statement issued by his publicist, Shetade Images, the indigenous music singer will release his 21st album, titled ‘Proper Music’, today. “The recording of the new album took a week at the... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche African artistes in the Washington DC area of the United States of America and beyond have come together in a song titled ‘Africans’ to further spread the message of African Unity worldwide. Harrison ‘Harry Baba’ Nwozo, Chief executive of Tribe X Entertainment and convener of the project, together with his partner DJ... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Fast rising music producer and performing artist, SamKlef is giving a fan or an unsigned artist an opportunity to feature on his forth coming single ’Nonillionaire Anthem’. According to a press statement issued by SamKlef’s PR company, YBLR Consultancy, the music producer cum singer is doing this to reward his loyal fans... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo Biglo had his head cupped in his hands, with both elbows resting on his either thighs. He has lost a friend of over a decade. RAW, the rapper formerly known as Dat Nig.G.A Raw, stood with his hands folded on his chest, he wasn’t listening to the young man that was talking... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Winner of the inaugural edition of the Nigerian Idol, Yeka Onka, will launch her debut single on the stage of the weekly music exhibition, Industry Nite. The new track, ‘Follow You’ will be performed at the Oriental Hotel on 21 September, 2011 with some of her other songs as well as Whitney... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Chocolate City rapper and producer, Jesse Jagz is still giving his fans a glimpse of what to expect in his forthcoming album. After releasing Lasgidi Grinding recently, His Royal Flyness, as he often calls himself, has dropped another one titled ‘Demo’. His flow is brilliant as usual and the beat is... Read More
Ifreke Inyang A few hours ago, Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw came on Twitter and tweeted: “Death wetin happen ooooo, MC Loph…RIP.” The On-air-personality who anchors the morning belt on soar away station, Wazobia FM, drew a lot of reactions from people who follow him. Some of them actually thought he was... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Mr. Adewunmi Oyekanmi and Mr. Olisa Adibua appear to have put the altercation of Thursday September 8, 2011 behind them. The two employees at The Beat 99.9 FM, appear together in a video posted on youtube yesterday Tuesday September 13, 2011. Watch video below.
By Feyisayo Adeyemi Last Sunday Rubbin Minds featured an exclusive interview with The Future Awards 2011 Young Person of the Year, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu. As the award year is almost over, Rubbin Minds presenter, Adebola Williams, interviewed Nnaemeka on his experience as a winner of that category and what he had been up to since January... Read More
By Seyi Lawal New movie co-produced by popular Nollywood act, Emem Isong, ‘I’ll Take My Chance’ will be premiered in Akwa-Ibom State capital, Uyo on September 24, 2011. According to an official statement issued by the Isong, the movie which is expected to hit the cinemas from December will be premiered in Uyo “as a... Read More
by Yemi Olowu 411 Entertainment and Storm 360 presents Yung6ix in his new Single “Oh My Gosh” as the rapper releases a high Octane follow up to his debut single “Follow Me” featuring Wizkid. On “Oh My Gosh”, Yung6ix raps emotionally about his current status and experiences in the Nigerian music industry. The track was... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Manchester City v Napoli [Etihad Stadium] European football is back in the blue half of Manchester after decades. The ‘noisy neighbours’ of the very successful red half of Manchester will be looking to make a statement of intent. They have started their domestic campaign on the high and sit in second... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Overdose has released the video for the song, ‘I can’t shout’ from his album, Hustle or Die. The rapper who is signed to X3M music, gives off a new sound and a new feel about him in this video. Expertly directed by Clarence Peters, the video is already gathering applause in... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Adol, finally drops the much anticipated video for the track, ‘Different’, from his album Orin. The Dudutoonz directed video was a fun one from start to finish and a lot different from his first single Orin.
Ifreke Inyang The management of Venia Consulting Limited announces the launch of the Venia Business Hub. An innovation in Nigerian corporate space, the Hub is a provider of serviced and virtual offices for entrepreneurs and business men across the country. The company also offers training, seminars, conferences and more importantly, links businesses to... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Later this evening, the 57th installment of the UEFA Champions League kicks off all around Europe. The excitement, suspense and drama returns to the stadia and our homes. The first round of matches may notl decide which team of the 32 will make it to the next elimination round, but... Read More
By Ifreke Inyang Ruff N’ Smooth, Ghana’s singing sensations, were in the United Kingdom recently to perform at the annual comedy show, Crack your Ribs hosted by the Nigerian comic, Julis Agwu. Factory78tv briefly met with the energetic performers after their brilliant stage performance; watch interview below:
By Seyi Lawal The 2011 edition of the Headies, formerly known as the Hip-Hop World Awards, will hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday 22, October. According to organizers, the urban music awards aims at rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity by focusing the spotlight on the finest... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo The final lap of the eighth installment of the Nigerian Breweries sponsored reality television show, Gulder Ultimate Search: Champion of Champions, kicks off with the GUS team paying a courtesy visit to the Edo State’s governor, Adams Oshiomole. See live updates below… 2:40pm The Governor is represented by his deputy, Dr. Pius... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Damilola Oloye, plying under the moniker Oloye (Mr Money), has released a new track titled ‘Mess Around’. The songwriter cum singer is based in New York but was raised in Ibadan. Signed to a Nigeria based music label, Los Caballos Entertainment, the music enthusiast grew up listening to his father’s... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nigerian kidnappers release new manual The Association of Registered Kidnappers (ARK) rose from its annual general meeting in Onitsha, Anambra State last week, releasing a new manual to oversee the operations of its members. Under the new rules, kidnappers are now expected to attach every kidnaping project to clear developmental objectives. Below... Read More
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