Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Charity Owoh, who tweets with the handle @sm1hot, is actually more popular off twitter. The Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) student is a video model and has appeared in countless music videos from prominent Nigerian artistes. The fun loving young woman has a charming smile and loves basketball, music and the... Read More
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by Taiwo Damilola While it’s difficult for most to understand how Terry G manages to stay relevant in the music market with his unconventional sound, we must face the fact that his music is infectious. True, it might not make sense. True, you can swear by a host of things that you’ll never pay for... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [18th – 23rd July, 2011] MONDAY: “Brand new week of perfection! Morning pple.. Do u interrupt a doctor in d middle of surgery? No. Let Him av His way!” was @FunmiFatona’s first tweet last week. The Power Holding Company had their way but it didn’t please @Thayorclassic. “PHCN dis isn’t d... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola For those who know her, the name Zee brings to mind the image of a gun-totting rapper on the femcees version of Suspect’s song ‘I No Send You’. Long before then however, Zee (Dzakeh Maria Ekpong) was rapping and impressing listeners on her debut on Suspect’s two minute video ‘Come Get With Me’.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The first half of 2011 has barely passed, and already, so many musical collaborations worthy of the ‘Collabo of the Year’ title have been released. To this list we add this 9ja Breed track, which brings in Sauce Kid, Sossick, Pype, KingPin & Dharsaw all on a smash production by Laylow. This is the... Read More
by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) A few days ago @upnepadotcom turned 4 months old on Twitter and with a little over 8,000 tweets some of the most controversial issues have emerged. From our memory bank we are bringing back every issue that has stirred up controversy. These issues will be asked in the form of 10... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche It’s the final week of the Amplified experience. There will be no nominations this week, but the polls open for viewers to vote for their favourite contestants. Voting closes Sunday 31 June at 0600 CAT. The final seven all echoed Biggie’s sentiment that participating is more important than winning. Karen insisted that... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigeria’s King of R&B Darey just released an exciting remix of ‘Sisi Eko’, one of the lead tracks off his recently released double album. On the track, he features the prince of Highlife and ‘hook master general’, Flavour Nabania. The new single was produced by Darey and Del B at Soul Muzik... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Classick Tunes producer Sossick finally releases the video for his single ‘Jor O’ which features late rapper and friend Dagrin. The Gini directed video stays true to it’s street theme and features cameo appearances by Gino, YQ, Eva, Konga and LayLow. Enjoy! Sossick ft Dagrin- Jor or
by Taiwo Damilola Last year Nigerian rapper Wale dropped a freestyle cover for Naeto C’s ‘Kini Big Deal’. Now, the Washington DC raised rapper drops it hot on P-square’s ‘No One Be Like You’. Listening to this freestyle, one can’t help but understand how far Nigerian music has gone and how accepted it is world... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nnenna Chinwe Ezeakunne, known as Nnena Omali, is most remembered for delivering the haunting hook on Modenine’s hit ‘Cry’. She is the writer and singer who showed her talent further on her single ‘Oluchi’, which got a nod at the 2007 edition of the SoundCity Music Video Awards in the ‘Best Female... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Uber successful indigenous designer Deola Sagoe covers the July edition of Total Woman Magazine. She appears resplendent in a grecian-inspired golden gown and talks about her life and work in the exclusive cover interview. She reveals the story behind her success and traces the journey so far. She also gets personal and... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Another First for the First Lady Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame (Dr) Patience Jonathan successfully hosted an International Retreat on Protocol, Etiquette and Administration for wives of top government functionaries. The ladies learnt how to sew, wash plates, tie their gele and prepare instant noodles. She said the decision to gather “her fellow... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche In an emotionally charged eviction show – the last before the finals, the trio of Millicent, Kim and Vimbai were evicted from the Amplified house. This leaves seven housemates with a fighting chance of taking home the prize money. The final seven are Karen, Vina, Sharon O, Lomwe, Luclay, Hanni and Wendall.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Mayowa Adebajo, aka eMJOY, is an artist, songwriter and performer of gospel music in the HipHop genre. eMJOY has been performing across Toronto, Canada, since he was 15 in high school. Some of his performances include those at Jesus Family Church events, RCCG Youth events, Haiti Community, Worship 4 Life Concerts, Emua Fashion... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola It’s week 48 of the 52 week goal and today’s Beazy Music Monday freestyle is Beazy’s entry in Don Jazzy’s “Enigma” competition, titled “It’s Don Jazzy Again”. Listen, and let’s hope Beazy comes out on tops with this one. Beazy- It’s Don Jazzy Again
by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) If you can remember the story behind Hollywood hit movie ‘Twins’ you’ll remember that the twins were products of a science experiment. While all the super qualities created the perfect super human in Arnold Schwarzenegger, the left over assembled Danny DeVito. That’s exactly what we will do today –... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature recently approved an initial shortlist of six out of the 126 books submitted for the 2011 edition of the prize. A second shortlist of three books will be announced in September and a winner, if any, in October. For two months by a... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Are you a young and exceptional Nigerian? This might just be for you. This October, Nigeria Leadership Initiative Launches its 2011 Associate Programme, the ninth in the series. NLI hereby calls for entries from individuals who fall into the following criteria: Candidates must be 25-35 years old They must be exceptional and... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Millicent and Karen woke up complaining about Vina’s bullying tactics. They fumed about Vina and Vimbai spoiling everyone’s fun by hogging the remote control during last night’s karaoke party. Luclay exploded once again and went on a rant that lasted about thirty minutes after Vina asked him to take his smoking outside... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Dark of the Moon is the third film in the big budget, money spinning series of ‘Transformer’ films based on the 1980s cartoon series. According to director Michael Bay, it should be the series finale and is the last where he will be at the helm of affairs. The staggering box-office returns since release... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo It ends well. After eight films in 10 years and a cumulative global box-office take of more than $6.3 billion according to research, the most successful franchise in the history of movies comes to an obligatory – and quite satisfying – conclusion in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Fully... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Er, it’s Don Jazzy again. The year 2011 has seen the brilliant beat sign a record deal, with D’Banj with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music brand, and he has already swung into the thick of things. A few days ago, he earned his first major production credit on the track ‘Lift Off’ which... Read More
by Chi Ibe It was a night of pure fun! Music, fashion, twitter and networking hit a peak at the first ever #Hashtag Party hosted by YNaija and Chocolate City at Swe Bar, Onikan, Lagos. The stars came out to play – we’re talking actress Stella Damasus, sports star JayJay Okocha, rapper M.I, comedian... Read More
by Chi Ibe Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her North London home. She was just 27. The singer had battled with alcohol and drugs, and just last month, pulled out of a comeback tour after she was booed off stage in Serbia for appearing to be drunk. Winehouse’s hit song, ‘Rehab’, won three... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Here’s a new track from Alapomeji artiste Seriki, titled ‘Classy Girl’, on which the rapper features Wise. While it may not be to the taste of many, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a listen. Check it out. Classy Girl- Seriki ft Wise
Desperate Housewives of Theatre? A review of ‘The Wives’, starring Kate Henshaw, Carol King & others
by Wilfred Okiche One Sunday July 10, while most of Lagos was battling the floods, a few people braved the weather and turned up at the Knot Centre, Yaba for a stage presentation of ‘The Wives’. Put together by the Performing Arts Workshop and Studio (PAWS), the play was written by Professor Ahmed Yerima. Touching... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo Summer (holiday) is fast approaching, and with the influx of new 3-D movies, and a new 3-D cinema right here in Nigeria, we’re sure enthusiasts are itching to go and see a movie. Even if you’re no big screen junkie, the movies released this year – from thriller to comedy to action... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo From the creative quarters of Florida based producer Kid Konnect comes an Afro-Juju/ Fuji re-make of the popular song ‘Look At Me Now’, originally sung by Chris Brown, Ft. Busta Rhymes and Lil’ Wayne. In this version put together by Kid Konnect, he cleverly infuses strong Afro-Juju/ Fuji elements into the song,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Housemates slept in and only got up after Big Brother informed them they had 15 minutes before the start of their task. Head of House Vina, who also doubles as station manager of Amplified Radio and Amped TV got everyone prepared. They soon went to work on Amplified TV, starting with the... Read More
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