Exclusive: I’m not scared of Chocolate City – MI

by Chi Ibe In this interview with the rapper and label executive, MI relaxes and banters with Y! writer Chi Ibe about his music, rumours of a split with his label, marriage and a new magazine-website hybrid he is set to launch. Why have you been quiet? Quiet? Would you say I’ve been quiet? Nah, start of the year... Read More

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February 28, 2012

It’s a girl! Chocolate City announces new signing

by Lekan Olanrewaju The multi award winning record label, Chocolate City, which has brought us such household names as M.I, Jesse Jagz, Iceprince, and Brymo is proud to announce that they have signed a new artist. So far, Chocolate City has an all-male cast as its line up but due to demand from the public, the label... Read More

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February 18, 2012

#YNaijaFridayInterview – @Audu Makori says: “Everyone is investing in the entertainment industry for all the wrong reasons”

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Audu Maikori is CEO/Chairman of top record label, Chocolate City. But that’s only half of the story – a lawyer for many years, he very recently was appointed into the committee that will monitor subsidy savings on behalf of the federal government. In our weekly Friday live Twitter interview series, Joachim... Read More

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February 13, 2012

Video: Oyinkansola drops the video to ‘Love Wantinti’ ft Brymo

by Chi Ibe Oyinkansola drops the video to her fuji flavored love song featuring Chocolate City crooner Brymo in time for St. Valentine’s Day. The Black Label Songstress had her video shot by fast rising music video director, Patrick Elis. Enjoy video below!

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February 11, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hakeem Bello-Osagie joins Chocolate City as group chairman

by Seyi Lawal The Chocolate City Group, parent body of the subsidiaries: Chocolate City Music (home to talents, M.I, Ice Prince and Brymo), Chocolate City Media and Chocolate City Television has announced Hakeem Bello Osagie as it’s board chairman. Prior to his appointment, Bello-Osagie was chairman of Etisalat Nigeria. A Cambridge university trained lawyer, he... Read More

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January 3, 2012

Y! Recommends: Yes, Brymo’s ‘Ara’ video is brilliant

by Wilfred Okiche Chocolate city crooner, Brymo has released the video for his blazing new single, ‘Ara’ (wonders). It is his first video as a solo artiste on the Chocolate City imprint and he went all out to make it one to remember. Eerily combining the traditional with the western, the ancient with the contemporary,... Read More

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December 11, 2011

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Chocolate City wins big at the 4th Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship in Nairobi

by Hauwa Gambo We are especially proud of Chocolate City, which amazing story featured in the last edition of Y! Magazine, as they receive their award at the 4th Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship in Nairobi, Kenya. There were 3,300 applications from 48 countries. The 10 finalists represented 8 countries, with 3 companies from Nigeria (the... Read More

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November 12, 2011

Chocolate City makes finalist list for 2011 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

By Wilfred Okiche Entertainment label. Chocolate City Group, has been announced as a finalist in the running to win the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. The list of the top ten finalist was released this month in preparation for the grand ceremony on the 6th of December in Nairobi, Kenya. Two other Nigerian companies were shortlisted... Read More

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October 22, 2011

Digital Chocolate: Jesse Jagz speaks to Factory78 TV

Chocolate City’s in-house producer cum recording artist, Jesse Jagz , is credited to have laid the beats for most of the hit tracks that have been cooked on the label. The Jos born music enthusiast spoke to Factory78tv after his performance at the Crack Ya Ribs comedy tour of the UK. He discussed in detail... Read More

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October 17, 2011

The new Y! arrives: 2face covers Y! Magazine’s Celebration Issue

It certainly brings to mind the iconic (Abraham) Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington DC! But it’s our very own African superstar, 2face Idibia; regal, confident, and positively sparkling on the cover of Y! Magazine – in what is certain to be another definitive issue. “Forgive us for being excited!” says Chude Jideonwo,... Read More

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October 17, 2011

The new Y! arrives: 2face covers Y! Magazine's Celebration Issue

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October 4, 2011

Out at last! Ice Prince’s ELI album hits the streets today

by Seyi Lawal Finally, the very much anticipated debut album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince, from Chocolate City rapper, Ice Prince, dropped today. The album which was preceded by two massively successful singles, ‘Oleku’ and ‘Superstar’ is a 17 tracker with 11 of the tracks tied to beats by label mate and in-house-producer, Jesse Jagz. Label’s... Read More

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October 4, 2011

Out at last! Ice Prince's ELI album hits the streets today

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September 23, 2011

Searching… Jesse Jagz wants to sign you up!

by Seyi Lawal Chocolate City’s in-house producer cum performing artist, Jesse Jagz has revealed that he is looking to sign a talented preferably female artist. Speaking exclusively to YNaija, Jago, as The Future Award winning producer is often called, revealed that he will love to sign on a female artist to a project he’s working... Read More

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September 19, 2011

Something New: Brymo steps out alone on ‘Ara’

Ifreke Inyang Brymo finally steps out of IcePrince and MI’s shadows with the release of his new single, ‘Ara’. After lending his vocal dexterity to hits like ‘Oleku’ and ‘Action Film’, the Chocolate City crooner now goes the whole 9 yards all by himself. A song for the clubs and parties, ‘Ara’ is a... Read More

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September 14, 2011

Something New: Jesse Jagz drops new single – ‘Demo’

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

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August 31, 2011

Start Voting! August Twitter Personality Poll

by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Once more, YNaija congratulates @Prodeegy who won the July Twitter Personality Poll. Seyi Longe, as his official documents bear, finished ahead of @BabaOloriokoBB, @sm1hot and @itsjustAYO. The Second Quarter of the competition is still in full swing, and this is where it all begins. It’s time to vote and decide who... Read More

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August 17, 2011

1, 2, 3, 4… Hennessy Artistry set for its fifth edition

by Taiwo Damilola Hennessy Artistry, the global music campaign is gearing up for its fifth consecutive Nigerian edition. The highly celebrated musical platform explores different vibrant music genres; fusing styles and pushing the envelope as far as experimental collaboration is concerned. Hennessy Artistry was launched by French cognac house, Hennessy, as a means of celebrating... Read More

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August 12, 2011

Twitter Personality: Katung Aduwak is ‘not afraid to say it the way it is’

by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Katung first hit social consciousness when he emerged as the winner of the first and only Big Brother Nigeria. He picked up a fat cheque of $100,000, becoming an instant celebrity and social figure. After all that fame, Katung slipped out of view for a while to attend New York Film... Read More

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August 9, 2011

Freestyle: Jesse Jagz shows off his ‘ChocBoi Swag’

by Taiwo Damilola Obviously, the men from the Chocolate City camp are not slowing down as Jesse Jagz returns again with what can best be described as an interesting freestyle with pin-point precision. Jesse Jags does his thing in a whole different way, rapping so well in Yoruba, we’re sure he’ll impress the throng of... Read More

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July 26, 2011

On the colourful night when #Hashtag rocked Lagos!

by Yemi Olowu & Ifreke Inyang It was indeed The Convergence – an exciting melting pot of Fashion, Music and Twitter. Last Saturday, YNaija in conjunction with Chocolate City, put together the first ever #Hashtag party which took place at the trendy Swe Bar. The roll call of guests included: Audu Maikori, Austin ‘Jay Jay’... Read More

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July 24, 2011

Music, Fashion & Social Networks! An exclusive photo preview from #Hashtag, The Convergence

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

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July 20, 2011

You gotta love Lagos! Jesse Jags drops new single, ‘Las Gidi Grinding ‘

by Damilola Taiwo In an insane blend of hip-hop and dancehall, Chocolate City producer cum rapper Jesse Abaga makes a return to the scene with the single ‘Las Gidi Grinding’. The anthemic track is the first off his ‘The Son Of Abaga’ sophomore album set to drop this year. On the track, the younger of... Read More

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July 6, 2011

YNaija & Chocolate City present #Hashtag – Pause. Tweet. Play.

by Sola Fasasi On Saturday, 23th July, 2011, the new high priest of Nigerian youth culture will unleash its latest brainwave: #Hashtag, the first ever YNaija party. It’s clear that no social networking site has rocked our world quite like Twitter. Beyond the relentless exchange of information and web links, the interesting 140-character messages –... Read More

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June 6, 2011

Hot Stuff! Show Dem Camp ft MI & Abasa – Dreamer

by Taiwo Damilola Ever since Ghost and Tec hit the scene two years ago, this writer has been a junkie for their style of delivering straight hip-hop in a way that anyone can embrace. Their first single, ‘Tell Me Nothing’, ft Tajie showed composure reminiscent of The Roots. Call it what you may, but Wale... Read More

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May 17, 2011

Am I Handsome? Watch MI2 prelude animation!

by Taiwo Damilola While the buzz of MI’s sophomore effort is in no hurry to go down, the rapper just released an animated video for the hilarious opening of ‘MI2: The Movie’. The Chocolate Movie presentation was animated by MI, Terver Malu and Edward Lampang. The video featured cameo appearances by Waje and ‘Am I... Read More

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