Chris Brown has caught the Nigerian bug, tweets about Wizkid, dances to D’Banj’s Oliver Twist (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu “Hardest song out right now!!!!” That’s how R&B star; Chris Brown describes his new friend Wizkid’s song. Brown has displayed a new-found affection for Afro pop music since he was in Nigeria. He posted a pic from Wizkid’s ‘Dance for me’ video, confirming that their friendship was closer than most people thought. He... Read More

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December 28, 2012

Demola Adesina: Why this should be a wake up call for D’banj

by Demola Adesina There is no disputing the fact that D’Banj is one of the most influential Nigerians of his generation. This year alone, he has been referenced as the most influential. So it came as no surprise that he thought it wise to re-invent the flow of the traditional end of year Koko Concert. This... Read More

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December 28, 2012

Photo of the Day: Is this a nomad or a D’banj fan?

Goodness, gracious. Photos tell this story louder than a million tweets. This music fan who attended the Koko Concert tweeted this photo after the event. In the post, she said: “My legs looking like the desert. D’Banj will constipate till he dies.” We don’t know about the curse, but the dust from this event... Read More

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December 28, 2012

#TheKokoConcertReview – Let me tell you why my friend, Gbolahan left the venue…

by Tola Sarumi Heartthrob Idris asked the crowd to give it up for the biggest artist in the world, one could almost feel the tired crowd perk up, ‘Is it Kanye West, is it Jay Z’?! Someone pulled out a Yoruba film style ‘Kabiyesi-Crown’ and placed it on a figure cloaked in a deep red damask,... Read More

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December 28, 2012

See big boy! Davido flies private jet to attend 2 shows in one night (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Davido is doing ‘big-boy’ things with the backing of his father, the ‘Baba Olowo’ himself, Dr. ‘Deji Adeleke. The artiste had a performance in Ghana on Thursday night with the much publicized Koko Concert, headlined by D’banj, also happening the same day. What happens? From what we gather, his wealthy dad provided... Read More

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December 28, 2012

Kay Aishida: Illuminati musing (Y! Superblogger)

Please! It’s possible to be a successful music superstar without selling one’s soul to the devil. Twinkle,Twinkle little Stars,right? Wrong. Way I see it, even stars don’t shine as bright anymore. At least, not as bright as the Illuminati. This seem to be the progression these days: Talent – Upcoming Star – Star – SuperStar———>ILLUMINATI.... Read More

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December 28, 2012

‘A scouting session for Nigeria’s next Olympians’ – Top 10 tweets on D’banj’s Koko Concert

by Isi Esene The Koko Concert headlined by the Kokomaster himself, D’banj took place on Thursday with several international artistes joining him in the country for the show. The likes of Actor, Idris Elba, Big Sean, Pusha T, Tinie Tempah and other acts served as a magnet for fans of the G.O.O.D Music artiste. To... Read More

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December 27, 2012

Tastemakers & Trendsetters! Unveiling the 20 young celebs who made the Y! Magazine Annual Best-Dressed List 2012 (PHOTOS)

The first ever Y! Magazine Annual Best Dressed List – inspired by the iconic Vanity Fair list of same name- has hit the stands. This year, courtesy of the Y! fashion mavens (also known as the style editors), the magazine selected the top 10 hottest men and women to rock the trends scene throughout 2012. ... Read More

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December 26, 2012

Big boys: Idris Elba storms Lagos, lounges with D’banj ahead of Koko Concert (LOOK)

by Akan Ido The Koko Concert which holds on Thiursday will be attracting A-list UK Actor, Idris Elba who is already in Lagos for the show. The actor was spotted arriving the Lagos airport yesterday and later lounged with the Kokomaster himself, D’banj at his One Eleven night club. The Koko Concert will feature performances... Read More

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December 21, 2012

D’banj, again! He’s back with smashing new video for ‘Cashflow’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene If anyone can talk about money and cashflow in the Nigerian music industry, it is definitely D’banj. The G.O.O.D music crew member is back with another smashing video titled ‘Cashflow’. The video has abundance of fast cars, cash, and hot girls. Please watch video below and tell us what you think about the... Read More

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December 20, 2012

CNN profiles D’banj, WizKid, May7ven as new generation Afrobeats stars

Step into any of the countless nightclubs in Lagos and you’re bound to find yourself immersed in a sonic journey of pulsating beats, groovy samples and hip-hop kicks. In a megacity where everybody loves to dance, the tone is set by the infectious sounds of Afrobeats — a growing music movement that’s struck a chord... Read More

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December 14, 2012

D’banj releases new single, ‘Top of the World’ (LISTEN)

by Isi Esene D’banj is back with a song which chronicles is assent from a virtual nobody to being on ‘Top of the World’. The artiste who got several accolades for his ‘Oliver Twist’ track is certainly not resting on his oars as he releases another one for his numerous fans. Please enjoy the track:... Read More

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December 12, 2012

He’s so endowed! D’banj signs exclusive Africa deal with Sony Music (DETAILS)

by Hauwa Gambo You just can’t stop this young man. Just days after he was nominated in four categories at the 2012 World Music Awards (Best African Act – (Oliver Twist). Best Music Video – (Oliver Twist). Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist). Best World Artist – (Oliver Twist)) and a few more days... Read More

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December 8, 2012

James Silas: Your manager can kill your music career (Y! Superblogger)

The sustenance of our music lies in the collective effort of the stakeholders and the fans. I’ve discussed this topic with a few friends and colleagues on several occasions. Not like I’m expecting this article to miraculously become a catalyst of change; I mean – “nobody holy pass”, but I’m sure a few of us... Read More

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December 6, 2012

Ezekwesili? Okonjo-Iweala? Bakare? D’banj? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? Vote now!

by Akan Ido Mimiko? Bakare? Okonjo-Iweala? D’ban’j? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? It’s that time of the year when YNaija chooses its Person of the Year – as always, following from the tradition of the TIME Person of the Year, we are focused on the news-makers of the past 12 months,... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Obasanjo, Jonathan and the failings of Nigerian mentors (YNaija FrontPage)

The mentor likely believes that by posturing as a perfect human being and avoiding honest conversation about his flaws, he maintains the mentee’s confidence in him as a guide. My big brother was B.I.G.’s brother So here’s a few words from ya kid brother If you admire somebody you should go ‘head tell ‘em People... Read More

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December 1, 2012

D’banj and Cool FM OAP, ‘Dotun set to become brothers-in-law?

by Isi Esene There is a likelihood that Cool FM on-air personality, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as D.O 2d T.U.N, will soon become D’banj’s brother-in-law. ‘Dotun Kayode has reportedly been in a long relationship with D’banj’s sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo, former Mo’ hits accountant but now a boutique owner in Victoria Island, Lagos. D.O 2D... Read More

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November 30, 2012

Chude Jideonwo reviews ‘Nollywood till November’ by Charles Novia

Being a Review Presented at the Launch of ‘Nollywood till November’ – the Charles Novia Autobiography – on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria. There is an old debate, one that I find necessary: should a man who has hardly finished the first half of his life – let’s put that at... Read More

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November 27, 2012

SPOTTED: D’banj & K-switch partying in Jo’burg

by Isi Esene Nigerians are always the soul of any party and D’banj took the party spirit to Club Avastar Rivonia in Johannesburg, South Africa with K-Switch not far behind. You can see what went down in Jo’burg as the Kokomaster showed South African party-goers how it’s done the Lagos way. See photos below:

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November 24, 2012

Hot Stuff: Eva Alordiah drops ‘Big Biggie’ Super Mario-style (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Eva Alordiah releases fun video for ‘Big Biggie’. With its naughty lyrics and creative Super Mario impression, it’s sure to get your attention. Disclaimer: Naeto C did not really catch fire in the making of this video animation, and M.I Abaga is not as short as he was made to appear in... Read More

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November 20, 2012

R&B star, Keri Hilson rocks Etighi and Azonto on stage in Abuja (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Keri Hilson was in the country this weekend and she did not waste any time in warming herself to the hearts of fans as she digged it to D’banj ‘Oliver Twist‘ and Flavour’s ‘Ashawo’. The crowd went into a frenzy when she danced Azonto to D’banj’s Oliver Twist track. Watch video below:

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November 18, 2012

#NigeriaRules: D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Brymo, more cart away awards at the 2012 ChannelO Music Video Awards

by Isi Esene Nigerian artistes once again dominated the Channel O Music Video Awards in South Africa with Psquare, Flavour, D’banj, Ice-prince, BrymO and Davido carting away awards. Nigerian Superstar Ice-prince and South African model Bonang (Queen B) were the hosts for the award which held Saturday night at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown,... Read More

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November 10, 2012

Game on! D’banj drops top-class video for single, ‘Bachelor’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene D’banj has released another single after the ‘Oyato’ single which didn’t quite meet expectations. In this single, ‘Bachelor’, the Kokomaster steps it up a notch as he drops a top-class video, directed by Sesan. Cameos come from Kay Switch and hype man, Special Ed. Watch the video:

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November 4, 2012

D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

by Isi Esene D’banj last night won the 2012 MOBO Award for Best African Act with his song, Oliver Twist. This is after losing the MTV Europe Music Award Best Worldwide Act category to a Moroccan artiste, Ahmed Soultan. The Kokomaster beat other established acts like Psquare, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, to... Read More

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November 3, 2012

Moroccan artiste edges D’banj out, clinches MTV Music Awards

by Isi Esene After edging out stiff opposition from artiste in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, D’banj has lost out in the race to win the 2012 MTV Music Awards. D’banj had earlier gathered more votes than Wizkid, Camp Mulla and Sarkodie as he led the challenge for the Awards in sub-Saharan Africa but did... Read More

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October 29, 2012

Opinion: Don’t look for it in the crowd, you won’t find it there!

by Chinonso Ogbogu Well, unfortunately, it has become fashionable that a person who tries to stand out from the crowd in his field of endeavour would eventually be labeled ‘ITK’ by those around him. When the figures of the last national census conducted in 2006 were released, it dawned on us that we were the... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

by Pelumi Oyetimehin (additional reports by Chi Ibe) The 2012 Headies have come and gone but the good… and not-so-good memories continue to linger. We were there to catch all the happenings inside and outside the auditorium and was it full of scoops or what? Here, our Lagos campus correspondent brings you all the remarkable... Read More

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October 21, 2012

Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

by Chi Ibe It was a victory for Nigeria’s new breed of young, powerful record label owners at the Headies. Record labels Square Records, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and Mavin Records emerged big winners yesterday as their artistes Psquare, May D and Banky W, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal swept major awards at the... Read More

October 20, 2012

Something New: Tamara debuts with ‘Too good to be true’

by Isi Esene In the first season of Naija Sings, Tamara, wowed with her vocal prowess, eventually finishing at 2nd place. A fast-rising solo artiste, the Bayelsa born lady whose name is Ijaw for a lovely bird has now released her debut single titled ‘Too good to be True‘. The track which is produced by... Read More

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Chris Brown has caught the Nigerian bug, tweets about Wizkid, dances to D’Banj’s Oliver Twist (LOOK)

Demola Adesina: Why this should be a wake up call for D’banj

Photo of the Day: Is this a nomad or a D’banj fan?

#TheKokoConcertReview – Let me tell you why my friend, Gbolahan left the venue…

See big boy! Davido flies private jet to attend 2 shows in one night (PHOTO)

Kay Aishida: Illuminati musing (Y! Superblogger)

‘A scouting session for Nigeria’s next Olympians’ – Top 10 tweets on D’banj’s Koko Concert

Tastemakers & Trendsetters! Unveiling the 20 young celebs who made the Y! Magazine Annual Best-Dressed List 2012 (PHOTOS)

Big boys: Idris Elba storms Lagos, lounges with D’banj ahead of Koko Concert (LOOK)

D’banj, again! He’s back with smashing new video for ‘Cashflow’ (WATCH)

CNN profiles D’banj, WizKid, May7ven as new generation Afrobeats stars

D’banj releases new single, ‘Top of the World’ (LISTEN)

He’s so endowed! D’banj signs exclusive Africa deal with Sony Music (DETAILS)

James Silas: Your manager can kill your music career (Y! Superblogger)

Ezekwesili? Okonjo-Iweala? Bakare? D’banj? Who will be YNaija Person of the Year 2012? Vote now!

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Obasanjo, Jonathan and the failings of Nigerian mentors (YNaija FrontPage)

D’banj and Cool FM OAP, ‘Dotun set to become brothers-in-law?

Chude Jideonwo reviews ‘Nollywood till November’ by Charles Novia

SPOTTED: D’banj & K-switch partying in Jo’burg

Hot Stuff: Eva Alordiah drops ‘Big Biggie’ Super Mario-style (WATCH)

R&B star, Keri Hilson rocks Etighi and Azonto on stage in Abuja (WATCH)

#NigeriaRules: D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Brymo, more cart away awards at the 2012 ChannelO Music Video Awards

Game on! D’banj drops top-class video for single, ‘Bachelor’ (WATCH)

D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

Moroccan artiste edges D’banj out, clinches MTV Music Awards

Opinion: Don’t look for it in the crowd, you won’t find it there!

Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

Something New: Tamara debuts with ‘Too good to be true’

TICKER: “I am too busy for social media” – D’banj

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