Starboy things! Artiste, Wizkid parties with his parents (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Superstar artiste, Wizkid had many nice things to sas=y about his parents as he posted their photo at a party earlier today. Wizkid who is signed on to Banky W’s EME label posted the photo on Instagram with the caption: “Went for a party with my parents. Everything I am today I... Read More

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March 1, 2014

10 Nigerian music videos that will leave you hot and bothered

by Ayomide Tayo & Bukunmi Hafiz Music videos in Nigeria are no longer for toddlers. Music directors are getting very expressive and are coming up with highly sexual content that their predecessors wouldn’t even dare. Gone are the days when a director would show use a close up of two pairs of legs entangled to indicate... Read More

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February 23, 2014

Opinion: Can we see the invoice on monies EME says it spent on Skales?

by Uduak Oduok Fast forward to 2014, after this seventeen year old has given four years of his impressionable life to EME, EME confirms that they have dropped him from their label, and also have the audacity to couch it as some sort of bad investment with no real return on investment. To be precise,... Read More

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January 9, 2014

“It wasn’t me!”: Banky W reacts to risque photo circulating online (Viewer Discretion)

by Chisom Ukaegbu EME boss, Banky W finally opens up on the ‘risque’ photo of him groping a woman’s breast which went viral online. He denied the picture being of him belonging to apparently a look-alike on social media, Twitter in a series of tweets. He applauded the bloggers who “did their research” and handed... Read More

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December 30, 2013

#YNaija2013Review: Psquare, Burna Boy, Flavour… look who else made the 10 Best Videos of 2013

by Wilfred Okiche This year saw quite the improvement in the quality of music videos served up by artistes and labels. From tribute efforts by reliable giants P-Square to gritty urban masterpieces by Burna Boy, these were the videos that had us glued to our screens. And we loved every single one of them. 10)... Read More

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December 27, 2013

How Olamide, Waje, Iyanya others fared at the Headies 2013 (Full list of winners)

by Tutu Akinlabi It’s a wrap! The Headies 2013 has come and gone and left in its trail a mass of winners. The event, which reached its most competitive level this year, held yesterday, December 26, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The show was hosted by MAVIN’s Dr. Sid and Tiwa Savage... Read More

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December 25, 2013

These are the 5 RICHEST entertainers in Nigeria + how they rake in their millions

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Nigerian music industry has become one of the most lucrative ventures in the country, a far cry from how it was in the past. Musicians in the country now rake in the big bucks and make millions from performances and endorsements. Ventures Africa, after presenting the list of Nigerian billionaires, has... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Fresh out: Sakordie feat. Banky W- Pon Di Ting (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu ”Bad girl, you go kill me charley!!!” This is an International ”bad-men” collaboration between Ghana rap king, Sarkodie & Naija RnB vocalist, Banky W titled ”Pon Di Ting”. The single off his “Sarkology” album is an uptempo track produced by Masterkraft. Ace director, Sesan Ogunro brings his visual skills in directing this... Read More

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December 23, 2013

Burna Boy, Banky W, Brymo & Mafikizolo… See which artistes made the 10 Best Songs of 2013

by Wilfred Okiche The annual best songs list is one of the most difficult to compile. How does one compress the countless songs released in the period under review to a shortlist of 10? Is it possible to truly listen to every single song released in a year? What should be the criteria for deciding?... Read More

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December 14, 2013

American music producer, Wyclef Jean already having a good time in Nigeria (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene American rapper, producer and songwriter, Wyclef Jean is presently in the shores of Nigeria. The international award-winning entertainer arrived in Lagos yesterday ahead of the Harp Rhythm Unplugged concert, taking place tomorrow at the Eko Convention Centre. The concert will be hosted by the star alongside Nigeria’s ace comedian, Bovi. Artists like PSquare,... Read More

December 11, 2013

Massive collaboration!! Blackmagic feat. Banky W- Body (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu ”Just want to give thanks to you, Just want to have sex with you” One of the lines you would hear as the two vocal powerhouse collaborate on the hit single, ‘Body’- Blackmagic featuring E.M.E boss, Banky W. The mid-tempo song produced by Kid Konnect is the second single off his anticipated LP Blackmagic... Read More

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December 6, 2013

Genevieve Nnaji, Wole Soyinka, others pay tribute to Nelson Mandela (READ)

by Oke Efagene Nigerian celebrities and prominent personalities have reacted to the death of the hero of freedom and former South African president, Nelson Mandela, who passed away last night. Many of them took to the social media to pay their last respect to the anti-apartheid icon. Below is a compilation of the tributes: President... Read More

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December 2, 2013

P-Square, Wizkid, Banky W all win BIG at the Channel O Africa Video Music Awards- SEE Full Winners List

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian artists were big winners at the just concluded Channel O Africa Video Music Awards which took place in Johannesburg on Saturday November 30, 2013. P-Square and Wizkid were awarded accolades for Most Gifted African West Video and Most Gifted Video of the Year awards respectively. With Bank W receiving an award Most... Read More

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November 26, 2013

Iyanya, Toke Makinwa, Beverly Osu, Banky W others rock at the ChannelO Anniversary Party (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Channel O recently celebrated its 16th anniversary in Lagos. This comes ahead of its award ceremony slated for November 30. The event held at the Dollhouse Night Club in Victoria Island as the South African music channel celebrated its many years in the music video channel industry. The occasion was attended by... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Let’s paarty! Davido, Chidinma, Banky W, others rock at Loud in Naija concert (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi The “Loud in Naija” concert train stopped over in Abuja last Friday, 22 November, and it was a packed show indeed. The show took place at the River Plate garden located in Wuse 2 in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory. Some of the stars that performed include Davido, Banky... Read More

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November 24, 2013

“Best day EVER!”: Newlywed Tiwa Savage shares wedding photo, says ‘thank you’ (LOOK)

by Akan Ido MAVIN first lady – and now Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun’s number one woman – Tiwa Savage has thanked all the friends, family and fans who made her day wonderful yesterday. Savage, now Mrs. Balogun, shared a picture of herself on Instagram wearing a gorgeous traditional outfit looking like a princess she is. The... Read More

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November 23, 2013

Who rocked it better? Iyanya, Davido, Banky W & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu storm Tiwa Savage/TeeBillz wedding (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Its the battle of the gentlemen this time. Artistes, Banky W, Davido, Iyanya and Rubbin’ Minds anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu rocked these outfits to the wedding ceremony ofMAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage and Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun looking awesome. They all look good in their traditional attire, but the question is: Who who takes... Read More

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November 23, 2013

She ain’t playing: OAP, Toolz rocks a plunging neckline dress to Tiwa Savage/TeeBillz wedding (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido On-Air-Personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru is a certified showstopper. The beautiful lady killed the ‘native’ look at the traditional wedding of MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage and Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun which took place today at the Ark Event Centre, Lagos. Toolz who appeared to be having the time of her life at the... Read More

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November 18, 2013

And she said ‘Yes’! Happy groom, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye hits the dance floor as Banky W performs ‘Yes/No’ (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi The wedding between Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye and his sweetheart Lola Omotayo may just turn out to be the most talked about celebrity event of the year. The event was exclusive in every sense of the word and was attended by the creme de la creme of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Among the... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Toolz, Banky W & others rock at her boyfriend, Tunde Demuren’s party (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Yesterday, November 13 was Tunde Demuren’s birthday – of course you know Tunde is now one of our favourite people because he and Toolz – one of our all time favourites – are a couple, yes? The Empire Mates Entertainment co-founder celebrated his birthday in Lagos with family and friends. The party... Read More

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November 10, 2013

Contracts, Twitter rants & all that Drama: #YNaijaInvestigates what’s really going on in Mavin Records, Chocolate City & everywhere else (Conclusion)

by Eromo Egbejule The public battle between erstwhile colleagues Don Jazzy and Wande Coal is simply the latest in a string of partnerships gone sour in NIgeria’s entertainment industry – YNaija takes a look behind the hoopla Like ixoras in harmattan, the careers of a significant number wither gradually until they dissolve into irrelevance a... Read More

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November 10, 2013

Contracts, Twitter rants & all that Drama: #YNaijaInvestigates what’s really going on in Mavin Records, Chocolate City & everywhere else (Part 1)

by Eromo Egbejule The public battle between erstwhile colleagues Don Jazzy and Wande Coal is simply the latest in a string of partnerships gone sour in Nigeria’s entertainment industry – YNaija takes a look behind the hoopla As Twitter bios go, that of Michael Collins, patriarch of the Mavin Records family and defunct MoHits Records... Read More

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November 5, 2013

Artiste, Lynxxx features Banky W in ‘African Bad Girl’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo African bad girl……give it to me some more! If you liked the song African bad girl by Lynxxx featuring Banky W then you would love the video which was recently released by the rapper featuring newcomer Victoria Kimani as the leading lady. Directed by Tom Robson and shot at the Syndik8 Island Lagos,... Read More

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October 27, 2013

‘I begged to sell CDs in US salons to survive’- Banky W reveals

by Oge Okonkwo Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) boss, Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, tells his story of grass to grace in an interview with Josephine Igbinovia of Vanguard Newspapers. Although many see the fame and fortune music has brought to Banky W , it is hard to believe that the the R&B superstar... Read More

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October 10, 2013

#ThrowbackThursday: Check out Banky W back in the day (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo EME boss Banky W, did a throwback Thursday on Instagram and Twitter. The R&B singer shared a photo of himself back in the day with his sister. Banky was looking so adorable with his cute smile and an afro. If you are wondering where the hair went the singer has an answer... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Rolling it: American music superstar, Akon lounging with Wizkid & Banky W ‘somewhere in Africa’ (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi The EME and Konvict Music bond seems to be getting stronger by the day. Artiste and label boss, Banky W recently posted photos on his Instagram account showing him and Starboy, Wizkid chilling with American music superstar, Akon. They seemed to be having lots of fun in the photos which Banky captioned... Read More

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