Everyone take a deep breath! What exactly did Don Jazzy confirm? Click to read 9 weird things about his tweets from yesterday

by Hauwa Gambo This whole story is clumsy – so clumsy that even the artistes under the Mo’ Hits label (one of whom we have spoken to on condition of anonymity) are not exactly clear what is going on; unless this particular artiste is part of the cast in a complex mind game produced and... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Music, nigeria

March 17, 2012

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It’s over? Don Jazzy (sorta) confirms Mo’Hits split

by Lekan Olanrewaju In a new twist to the saga of sorts that’s been playing out for the past few weeks, the Nigerian music industry’s worst kept secret has received confirmation; or so it would seem. By now we’re probably all aware of the rumours of a split between top music duo, Don Jazzy and... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, GOOD Music, Mo Hits

March 15, 2012

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Ebony changes D’banj interview – “I co-own Mo’ Hits with Don Jazzy,” he now says

by Hauwa Gambo So you remember that story, yeah? The one about D’banj and the now-famous interview with Ebony that we broke in Nigeria first and that got @DONJAZZY trending on Twitter? Yes, that one. Well, as it so happens – it never happened. After Nigerian media culled the interview and a frenzy ensued on... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Music, nigeria

March 13, 2012

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This is strange! “I own Mo’ Hits and Don Jazzy is my artiste” – D’banj tells Ebony magazine

by Hauwa Gambo We told you! Two weeks ago we shared the story about a split between Nigeria’s hottest music ‘couple’ and some you doubted it, but now it’s (well, almost) official we’d say, something is amiss in the house of Mo’ Hits between D’banj and Don Jazzy. (See the story HERE) But don’t take... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Music, nigeria

March 6, 2012

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Update: Rep denies rumours of Don Jazzy and D’Banj split

by Lekan Olanrewaju Rumours of a split between popular collaborators Don Jazzy and D’Banj are now being reported to be untrue. According to a report published by Ascology, D’Banj laughed off the news, saying that such rumours popped up at all times. Don Jazzy is also said to simply be out of the country on... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, GOOD Music, Mo Hits

March 5, 2012

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“Creative and personal differences” – Don Jazzy and D’Banj allegedly split

by Lekan Olanrewaju In an article published Monday by the Daily Times, it is being reported that popular collaborators Don Jazzy and D’Banj are on the verge of parting ways due to “creative and personal differences”. Don Jazzy is said to have moved out of the mansion they once shared at Lekki and refuses to... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mo Hits

February 27, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hacker accesses Twitter account of Flavour N’Abania, says D’banj and 2face are next

By Lekan Olanrewaju A hacker has gained access into the Twitter accounts of Flavour N’Abania and D’banj The hacker is already tweeting from the highlife singer’s account @FLAVOURNABANIA and has promised to reveal tweets from the accounts of D’banj, Wizkid and Banky W. The hacker claims to have access to more celebrity twitter and facebook... Read More

D'banj, Flavour, Hacker, twitter.

February 25, 2012

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YNaija Editorial: There’s something D’banj needs to understand

Judging by the fact that the transcript of D’banj interview with SaharaReporters TV is still one of the most-read stories on this platform even one week after it happened, this continues to be a hot button topic for thousands of young Nigerians – as it should be. (See the interview transcript HERE.) No one –... Read More

D'banj, editorial, fuel subsidy removal, Goodluck, jonathan, ynaija

February 24, 2012

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“Undulating in sequins” – D’Banj featured in The New York Times

Following a sold out headlining concert at the Irving Plaza in New York, D’Banj has been featured in a review in the New York Times titled “Undulating in Sequins, He’s a Pop Star for Sure”. The article is featured below. There was talk of kokolets all Sunday night at Irving Plaza. D’Banj, the Nigerian pop... Read More

D'banj, NY Times, review, Wande Coal

February 22, 2012

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Thought Couture: I don’t expect D’banj to be intelligent, but…

By Joy Isi Bewaji If absurdity could feed a people we would all be obese by now. Imagine Femi Fani Kayode’s rants as the appetizer, GEJ/Boko Haram as main meal, and just when you thought nothing could be so delicately disastrous to bloat you to shameful flabbiness, here comes the dessert – a full bowl... Read More

D'banj, GEJ, Sahara Reporters

February 8, 2012

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UK boy band, Ryan Parrott & The Rumours take on D’banj’s ‘Oliver’

by Seyi Lawal UK boy band, Ryan Parrott & The Rumours made up of Ryan Parrott, Lorenzo Stavros, Marios Poulloura, Jarmaine Great and Liam Porterare are a group of musicians who have been writing, producing and performing since July 2010. The group who are known to cover songs from Drake to Rihanna recently uploaded a... Read More

D'banj, Ryan Parrott, Ryan Parrott & The Rumours, UK boy band

January 25, 2012

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New Video: ‘Entertainer’ – D’Banj

by Daniel Essien MoHits have released a video clip for D’banj’s song, ‘The Entertainer’. The four minute-long video is essentially a compilation of some of the superstar’s concerts and tours, with appearances by Kas, 2face, Chris Aire, Snoop Dogg, etc, highlighting his skills as an entertainer. The song is from the Kokomaster’s third album which... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, entertainer, Mohits, Snoop Dogg, Wande Coal

January 23, 2012

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He’s a star! Will.i.am, Big Sean, Manny Fresh appear in D’banj’s ‘Oliver’ video – See photos

by Seyi Lawal Since D’banj and his Mo’ Hits crew signed up with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D records, we knew world domination was only a matter of time. He seems to be proving us right as Hip hop stars Will.i.am, Manny Fresh, Big Sean and Pusha T among others make cameo appearances in the forth coming... Read More

D'banj, Oliver, Pusha T, Wii.i.am

January 17, 2012

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#FuelSubsidyRemoval: It’s Don Jazzy… Again!

While a lot of celebs have been catching heat for endorsing the President’s 2011 candidacy, Don Jazzy was practically getting thrown under the bus on Twitter for his overt involvement in the affair. Between the negative tweets and those in defence of him, the Mo’Hits maestro trended worldwide for a brief period, another milestone for... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, fuel subsidy, Goodluck Jonathan, Mohits, occupy nigeria

January 10, 2012

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He speaks! Dbanj (kinda) opposes #FuelSubsidyRemoval… Too Little, Too Late?

by Wilfred Okiche If there has been one boogey-man for some of the young people, especially on social networks, angry about the fuel subsidy removal by the government of President Goodluck Jonathan, it has been pop icon and music entrepreneur Dapo Oyebanjo, known as D’banj. It is easy to understand. He endorsed the president, re-mixed... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, fuel subsidy removal, twitter.

January 6, 2012

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#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Young Nigerians ask, “Where is D’banj?”

by Wifred Okiche “D’banj Iscariot!” Following the unpopular removal of the fuel subsidy by the federal government, young Nigerians have taken to social network site, Twitter to vent out their frustration with the government – and, as collateral damage, the celebrities that supported or are seen to have supported President Goodluck Jonathan during the elections last... Read More

D'banj, FuelSubsidyRemoval, twitter.

December 23, 2011

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“Will someone dethrone Genevieve?” UpNepa creates a wishlist

by UpNepa.com For every occurrence, event or happening, there is a percentage of its chances to take place. For some, you are so sure that they must be, that you could wager a 100% on its chances of happening. For instance, that the sun would rise tomorrow. For others, your confidence in its chances of... Read More

cable tv, D'banj, Don Jazzy, Genevieve Nnaji, up nepa dot com, whatisthepossibility

December 10, 2011

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New Afrobeat mixtape from Choice FM’s goldenboy, DJ Abrantee

by ‘Ifreke Inyang DJ Abrantee of Choice FM has released ‘The Afrobeats Mixtape Volume 1’. It features some of Africa’s biggest artistes, including Wizkid, Ice Prince, D’banj, Cabo Snoop and Atumpan. In total, it has 32 of the biggest Afrobeat tracks that are ruling the airwaves plus the ones that will drop in 2012. The mix ape also features skits... Read More

afrobeat, Cabo Snoop, Chipmunk, D'banj, dj abrantee, PSquare, wizkid

November 18, 2011

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Let them entertain you! Photos from the 'Who rocks da mo' MTN Funlink concert

-by Chi Ibe Top Nigerian artistes recently came out to play in Benin, Port Harcourt, Sokoto and Warri for the MTN Funlink campus concert tagged ‘Who rocks da mo.’ Project Fame winners, Iyanya and Myk joined the Mo’Hit’s crew- D’banj, D Prince, Wande Coal, Dr Sid and K-Switch to thrill students from different campuses. MTN Nigeria started the Funlink campus concerts in... Read More

D'banj, De Prince, Dr Sid, MTN music concert

November 11, 2011

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D’banj’s a no-show, but Darey, Naeto C and Banky W shine at the Channel O Awards! Full winners list inside

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigeria’s hottest pop act, Dbanj was nowhere to be found at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards, perhaps confirming reports that he had turned back from the airport after discovering he was booked in Economy, but still Nigeria had a fine day out at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The... Read More

Banky W, channel o music video awards, D'banj, Darey, Don Jazzy, iceprince zamani, tiwa savage, wizkid

October 29, 2011

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Video: Da Prince speaks to Factory78 TV

by Ifreke Inyang Sometime in August, the Mo’Hits crew staged their Koko Concert in London and the big news was Kanye West shared the same stage with all members of the record label. That included rapper, D’Prince. The award winning team at Factory78tv caught up with the ‘Give it to Me’ crooner who is also... Read More

D'banj, da prince, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Factory78, Mohits

October 19, 2011

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Oliver don Twist: Area joins Mo’ Hits’ Oliver Twist competition

by Ifreke Inyang When Michael Enebeli, more popular known as Don Jazzy, uploaded a comic video of himself and the Mo’ Hits crew dancing to a new song, Oliver, the song and the competition behind it went viral. Although the National Broadcasting Commission banned the songs from the Nigerian airwaves, it didn’t stop it from... Read More

ajiri, area, D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Oliver Twist, youtube

October 19, 2011

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Oliver don Twist: Area joins Mo' Hits' Oliver Twist competition

ajiri, area, D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Oliver Twist, youtube

September 17, 2011

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My time is nigh: Wande Coal speaks on his second album!

Ifreke Inyang Ever since his highly successful debut album, ‘Mushin to MoHits’, a lot has not been heard about Wande Coal. The most recent memory fans and critics of the gifted singer and dancer have, is the nude picture scandal that broke out on Twitter. However, Factory78tv caught up with the MoHits’ singing... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Factory 78, Mohits, Wande Coal

September 8, 2011

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MTN takes ten artists to ten cities to celebrate tenth anniversary

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

9ice, D'banj, Naeto C, wizkid

September 2, 2011

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Entertainment Trivia! You think you know?

by UpNepa Test your knowledge of the Nigerian entertainment scene and stand a chance of winning free airtime from any network. Also, you can win VIP tickets to a comedy show, featuring ace comedians including Basketouth and Yaw, holding at Scintila, Lekki-Epe Express way today Friday September 2, 2011. Simply state which of the statements... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, genevieve, Jay-Jay Okocha

September 1, 2011

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D’banj, Wizkid, Seun Kuti make MOBO nomination list

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

best african act, D'banj, Don Jazzy, Femi Kuti, mobo, seun kuti, wizkid

September 1, 2011

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We don’t want any more of it! NBC bans Oliver Twist

by Ifreke Inyang In a controversial move, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, NBC, has banned D’banj’s new single,’ Oliver Twist’. According to an early morning tweet from the Mo’Hits’ boss and producer of the track, Don Jazzy, the new viral hit song has been banned by the NBC for containing lyrics the body categorizes as... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Oliver Twist

August 30, 2011

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From the Magazine: Not so endowed – A music video review

by Chiagoziem Onyekwena Title: Endowed (Remix) Artiste: D’banj Category: Video To paraphrase a popular catchphrase – in Nigeria, music videos are getting richer and richer while the music itself is getting poorer. Piss-poor. By steadily making mediocre cameos on other people’s songs – Lagos Party (Remix) – and recording iffy singles of his own –‘I... Read More

D'banj, Mohits, Mr Endowed

August 24, 2011

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Oliver Twist: The funky marketing lever

by Kunle Durojaiye “Entertainment of the people, for the people, and by the people” – #OliverTwistocracy When launching a marketing campaign, various levers may be deployed, including adverts, road shows, game shows, PR, launch events etc. The right mix of levers based on the product in question usually leads to success in the market place.... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Oliver Twist

Everyone take a deep breath! What exactly did Don Jazzy confirm? Click to read 9 weird things about his tweets from yesterday

It’s over? Don Jazzy (sorta) confirms Mo’Hits split

Ebony changes D’banj interview – “I co-own Mo’ Hits with Don Jazzy,” he now says

This is strange! “I own Mo’ Hits and Don Jazzy is my artiste” – D’banj tells Ebony magazine

Update: Rep denies rumours of Don Jazzy and D’Banj split

“Creative and personal differences” – Don Jazzy and D’Banj allegedly split

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hacker accesses Twitter account of Flavour N’Abania, says D’banj and 2face are next

YNaija Editorial: There’s something D’banj needs to understand

“Undulating in sequins” – D’Banj featured in The New York Times

Thought Couture: I don’t expect D’banj to be intelligent, but…

UK boy band, Ryan Parrott & The Rumours take on D’banj’s ‘Oliver’

New Video: ‘Entertainer’ – D’Banj

He’s a star! Will.i.am, Big Sean, Manny Fresh appear in D’banj’s ‘Oliver’ video – See photos

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: It’s Don Jazzy… Again!

He speaks! Dbanj (kinda) opposes #FuelSubsidyRemoval… Too Little, Too Late?

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Young Nigerians ask, “Where is D’banj?”

“Will someone dethrone Genevieve?” UpNepa creates a wishlist

New Afrobeat mixtape from Choice FM’s goldenboy, DJ Abrantee

Let them entertain you! Photos from the 'Who rocks da mo' MTN Funlink concert

D’banj’s a no-show, but Darey, Naeto C and Banky W shine at the Channel O Awards! Full winners list inside

Video: Da Prince speaks to Factory78 TV

Oliver don Twist: Area joins Mo’ Hits’ Oliver Twist competition

Oliver don Twist: Area joins Mo' Hits' Oliver Twist competition

My time is nigh: Wande Coal speaks on his second album!

MTN takes ten artists to ten cities to celebrate tenth anniversary

Entertainment Trivia! You think you know?

D’banj, Wizkid, Seun Kuti make MOBO nomination list

We don’t want any more of it! NBC bans Oliver Twist

From the Magazine: Not so endowed – A music video review

Oliver Twist: The funky marketing lever

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