“They tried to make me look like the villian” Blackface discusses his fallout with popular musician Tuface and more on #WithChude

2baba and Blackface continue ugly spat but political comparison is totally unnecessary

Since the fallout of the defunct music group, Plantashun Boiz, made up of Faze, Blackface and 2baba (formerly 2face), spats have remained a recurring exercise. Particularly, 2baba and Blackface have a history of hurling brickbats at each other. In the long history of bitterness between the two, the most pronounced has been Blackface accusing 2baba... Read More

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#EndSARS, 2baba, Blackface

March 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of March

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: Just In: 4 rescued, others reportedly trapped as another 3-storey building collapse on Lagos Island The Late 5: We don’t know if army rigged elections – INEC; Four rescued from another Lagos building collapse | Other stories

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August 17, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: ‘Queen of Soul,’ Aretha Franklin passes on; Blackface sues Wizkid, Banky W over copyright infringement | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: Music icon and legendary singer, Aretha Franklin (76), on Thursday passed away at her Detroit home, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family and loved ones. “Queen of Soul” as she is... Read More

Aretha Franklin, Banky W, Blackface, Davido, Duncan Mighty, wizkid

July 9, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged; Blackface accuses Wizkid of ‘taking’ his song | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged Justin Bieber finally proposed to Hailey Baldwin Justin, 24, and Hailey, 21, got engaged on Saturday evening in the Bahamas during dinner at a local restaurant, according to TMZ which... Read More

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Blackface, Entertainment news, Hailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber, Runtown, wizkid

November 11, 2017

Alcohol loosened his tongue to talk anyhow | Ruggedman replies Blackface

Nigerian musician, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has replied Blackface who said the former had lost focus. Background: Blackface had said that Ruggedman broke into the entertainment industry through his hit song, ‘Ehen Ehen,’ where he addressed the issues of plagiarism but that ever since then, he had stopped talking about the problems... Read More

Blackface, Nigerian artists, Ruggedman

November 11, 2017

“He is the definition of his name” | Eedris attacks Tuface – again

Nigerian artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem, has replied colleague Tuface who called him and Blackface out via his social media handle earlier in the week saying he (Eedris) influenced Tuface’s growth in the industry. Antecedent: Tuface had, on Twitter, responded to Eedris’ ‘rants’ a few weeks ago, where he said Tuface should have helped his former label... Read More

Blackface, Eedris Abdulkareem, Nigerian artists, Tuface

November 8, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba advises Blackface to “stop talking nonsense all the time” | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories you missed in entertainment yesterday and of course, the ones that unraveled while you slept – and are still causing major buzz this morning. 2Baba finally responds to Blackface’s rants And Twitter’s new 280-character limit came in handy… Following Blackface‘s recent harangue on Pulse NG’s Loose Talk podcast, music... Read More

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November 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Blackface says 2Baba has done nothing for Nigeria’s music industry; Meek Mill sentenced to 2-4 years in prison | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Blackface full of advice for 2Baba Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Blackface was a guest on Pulse NG’s Loose Talk Podcast where he sounded off about his longtime friend turned rival, 2Baba Idibia.... Read More

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July 22, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Femi Adesina and the artist that says his colleagues should be jailed

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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July 19, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: R.Kelly’s alleged captive slams her father for embarrassing her; Sisqo remade his old hit, Thong Song | More stories

Here are some of the biggest stories that made rounds in entertainment – and the extras that unraveled while you slept and are sure to buzz this Wednesday. R.Kelly’s alleged sex cult: More details emerge R&B legend, R.Kelly was recently accused of holding young ladies against their will in a “sex cult”. Following the allegations,... Read More

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July 2, 2017

Jay Z vs Mode 9 song theft: Blackface reacts

After Nigerian rapper, Mode 9, drew attention to what he considers similarities between his song, My Skin is Black and Jay Z’s The Story of O.J, a Nigerian artist, Blackface has expressed his own thoughts. He asked if it is “song theft or ideas cutting across borders?” Blackface, who has previously accused 2Baba of song theft, said Jay Z remade Mode... Read More

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May 24, 2017

Settle Blackface publicly to stop attacks, Zakky tells 2face

Singer Zakky Azzay has advised 2face Idibia to settle disgruntled former bandmate, Faze financially. Blackface had repeatedly alleged that the music icon stole some of his songs. He also accused 2face of sabotaging his career, stating that he was a lazy musician. 2face recently warned Blackface to apologise or face trial in court. In an... Read More

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May 19, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Faze finally opens up on Blackface/2face rift; Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya died after a cardiac arrest | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Friday morning. Faze weighs in on Blackface and 2face rift Faze, the third member of boy band, Plantashun Boiz who has managed to stay out of the controversy between his former band mates has... Read More

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May 13, 2017

You want to make all the money, so I would be poor | Blackface replies 2face

by Azeez Adeniyi Singer, Augustine Obiabo Ahmedu also known as Blackface has said former band mate (Plantashun Boiz), 2face Idibia was trying to make him poor. He said this while reacting to an ultimatum by 2face, asking him to withdraw all defamatory statements against him or be dragged to court. The ‘Hard life’ singer had... Read More

2face, Blackface, court, plantashun boiz, song theft

May 12, 2017

2Baba threatens to sue Blackface over song theft

by Omoleye Omoruyi In what might be a long overdue reaction, Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia, known as 2Baba, has threatened a legal action against his former band (Plantashun Boiz) member, Ahmedu Augustine, known as Blackface, who accused 2Baba of song theft. In a letter sent through his lawyers, 2Baba, demanded that Blackface apologised for making... Read More

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April 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Runtown signs endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, Kate Henshaw and Stella Damasus bury the hatchet via Instagram | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Runtown signs endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile Nigeria’s hottest rave, Runtown is the new brand ambassador for mobile technology company, Infinix. The Mad Over You singer signed an endorsement deal with the company... Read More

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April 24, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 24th of April

Find these stories on the site by clicking the links below: Why I will sue 2face and his manager – Blackface ‘We are tired of unfulfilled promises’ | N’Delta militants threaten to resume bombings Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari

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April 24, 2017

Why I will sue 2face and his manager – Blackface

Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Blackface said he will take legal actions against ex-labelmate, 2face for allegedly stealing his songs. In an interview with Premium Times, Blackface said 2face and his manager released his song without consent. He said, “Yes, I have; and my legal team is working on that, as that’s the best way... Read More

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April 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of April

Read these stories and analyses by clicking the links below: I’m still here even after sabotaging my career for 8 years | Blackface blasts 2face The Sexuality Blog: We want rights for women but we stay putting people like Reuben Abati in power

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February 4, 2017

I have quit trying to reconcile 2face and Blackface – Faze

Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Faze has said he is tired of mediating between 2face and Blackface who have been at loggerheads since the split of the group. Blackface had accused 2face of stealing the hit track “African queen” from him. He also attacked the pop icon recently after he announced his upcoming nationwide protest.... Read More

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February 3, 2017

Opinion: Blackface’s beef against 2Baba is justified

by Simon Utsu ‎ I read Blackface’s open attack on his cousin and former business partner, 2face a couple of days ago and one thing was obvious, he has still not forgiven 2face.‎ In the aftermath of that outburst, lots of folks called him a frustrated hater and all sorts of unprintable names; I beg... Read More

2baba, Blackface, copyright infringement, Nigerian Music, opinion

Today’s Noisemakers: 2Baba, MI, Blackface, and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from... Read More

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The Thread: BBOG’s Aisha Yesufu advises those attacking Tuface about the protest

This protest against 2Baba’s protest is still gathering storm on Twitter. Of course in controversial matters like this, there are those for, against and in-between. Whichever party you belong to, grab a stool and sip from Aunty Yesufu’s wellspring of wisdom. And stop arguing because it is “woke” to do. Do see below: Dear Fellow... Read More

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The Thread: “Blackface should know Tuface is fighting for him; he is fighting for the poor” | Top 10 tweets about Tuface’s protest

Nigeria is in a class of its own. No rival, really. We are so accustomed to hardship, we’ve become longsuffering and if anyone tries to show us the error of that situation, we react negatively. Hardly anything is going right with the country: recession, corruption, – the same song and dance, actually. But how much... Read More

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The Thread: Burning questions for 2Baba’s critics

In case you are social media averse, and so do not know what is making the rounds today, we’ve got your back. Tuface is the no.1 trending topic on Twitter today because he was inspired to call for a protest against the government, which is not sitting well with a few folks. Reason? He has... Read More

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Stop being a 2face hater | Ruggedman slams Blackface

Rapper, Ruggedman has slammed a fellow artiste Blackface for sharing and approving a post that criticized icon, 2face who plans to lead a protest against the government. Blackface on Tuesday shared a post by Bunmi Awoyemi Divinewealth who described a 2face as an illiterate. The writer in the post titled “Let’s educate the illiterate as... Read More

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September 17, 2016

How Blackface introduced me to Plantashun Boiz – Faze

Singer, Faze has revealed that he wouldn’t have excelled in his music career if former label mate, Blackface had not believed in him. In an interview published on Punch on Saturday, Faze admitted that Blackface inspired him early in his career and was the first person to have believed in him. He said, “Blackface was... Read More

2face, Blackface, faze, plantashun boiz

January 29, 2016

‘A copy cat would always cover for a copy cat’ | Blackface blasts Psquare (WATCH)

Blackface is not through with his verbal attacks of Psquare after one of the famous duo, Paul Okoye took shots at him for his recent song theft allegations against Wizkid and Innocent 2Baba Idibia. Speaking to Hip TV in a new interview, the former Plantashunz Boiz member said that the group should not meddle in... Read More

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January 25, 2016