by Seyi Lawal Nigeria’s singing rave of the moment, Wizkid will battle Angolan, Cabo Snoop; South-African, Black Coffee and Congolese, Fally Ipupa for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards statuette in the Best Africa/India/Middle East category. Also vying for the award are Moroccan, Abdel Fattah Grini and the quintet from India, Scribe. Winner of this... Read More
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Ifreke Inyang There’s a new kid on the block. His name is Lyricz and he is taking the music industry by storm. He has released his recent collaboration with rave of the moment, WizKid & Rap veteran RuggedMan for this hot tune, ‘Let You Go’. It is not the usual type of music... Read More
By Seyi Lawal To commemorate its tenth anniversary, telecommunication company, MTN Nigeria has, amongst many other activities, schedule a ten city musical concert across the country tagged ‘Power of Ten Concert’. The concert which will be ignited tomorrow September 9, in Markudi, will feature performances from ten artists from the mainstream music circle, including D’Banj,... Read More
Ifreke Inyang With just over a month to go till the 16th MOBOs take place in Glasgow, the nominees for this year’s Awards have been announced. And the impressive line-up of talent includes GOOD artiste, D’banj, Wizkid, Seun Kuti, Liquid and other African acts, who will all compete for Best African Act. In the... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Big Boyz Ent signed brothers, 2Kriss (Moses Oluwatobi Christopher & Raphael Oladimeji Christopher), just hit us with a video for their debut single L.O.V.E. They already have videos with collabaorators Ice prince, JJC and Wizkid billed to be released soon. Check their video out and leave your comments.
by Taiwo Damilola Dot Star is a part of the Flygerian crew that produced Bigz and Tinie Tempah. Xpensive is one of his top hits and as if that wasn’t enough, he brought out eLDee, Lynxxx, Davido, Wizkid, Ice Prince and Dr. Sid on the remix. Listen here. Expensive Reloaded- Dotstar ft IcePrince, Lynxxx, Wizkid,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The doubly talented duo Peter and Paul Okoye, current wave-making sensation Wizkid and talented rapper Ice Prince will all perform at the 2011 Afrobeats festival in London. The carnival is set to hold at the HMV Apollo Hammersmith London on Sunday 28th, August and will be hosted by DJ Abrantee of Choice... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Mo’Cheddah were on hand to amplify the stage at the finale of the 6th season of Big Brother Africa, with Wizkid performing ‘Holla At Your Boy’ and Mo Cheddah, ‘Ko Ma Roll’. Watch their brief performances below! WizKid & MoCheddah Performance At BBA6 Finale
by Wilfred Okiche M-Net has revealed the star-studded line-up for the two hour Amplified season finale. Talented performers that will rock the stage come Sunday evening include Nigeria’s WizKid, teen sensation Mo’Cheddah and Congolese sexy dancer Fally Ipupa among others. According to M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi, “we are going all out to amplify... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: NEA Nominees Party When: 16 June 2011 Where: Federal Palace Hotel & Casino Photos: Bayo Omoboriowo for YNaija Banky W
by Taiwo Damilola In 2010, South African music powerhouse Channel O crowned L-Tido as the most gifted new comer on the scene. This wasn’t enough to make the rapper rest on his oars as L–Tido has been putting major work in to meet the expectations of many with his upcoming debut album ‘All or Nothing’.... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola We are pleased to introduce a new column this week – where, in Jon-Stewart-Stephen-Colbert style, our dear Stanley – with A Pinch of Salt – takes you through the news, in a way the newsmakers won’t particularly be fond of. Buckle your seatbelts – and your ribs! CROWNED CLOWN THE WEEK: The... Read More
by Sola Fasasi It’s the most talked about album launch of the year! On Sunday, June 12, 2011 WizKid – who some have called Nigeria’s Justin Bieber – will launch his debut album titled ‘Super Star’. Love it or hate it, the young Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) signed WizKid is here to stay. YNaija is... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola EME signed WizKid will be launching his album this weekend in what is set to be an event in celebration of what some have called the most anticipated album of 2011. The album is a 17-tracker, with Wande Coal, D’Prince and fellow label mates Skales and Banky W featuring on some tracks.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola He introduced himself to the world less than a year ago with ‘Plenty Money’, his cover of Ice Prince’s ‘Oleku’. Since then, he’s moved on to greater things, including inking a record deal with 411/Storm. A few weeks ago, YNaija posted his new joint with WizKid, ‘Follow Me’ and now we present... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigeria-based record label, Empire Mate$ Entertainment (EME), which is home to class acts Banky W, WizKid and Skales, has announced its itinerary for the first leg of the highly anticipated 2011 Empire World Order Tour. The label, known for its quality, innovation, and trendsetting, will kick off its world tour on June... Read More
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