2Face What: Chris Brown Lagos Tour. Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: December 22, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Akan Ido We have seen family greeting cards from Julius Agwu and Klint da Drunk but here comes the MAVIN Crew supremo himself, Don Jazzy, with his official greeting card. What do you think about it? Lest we forget, the inseparable duo of Omawumi and Waje also have theirs out, but it appears we’ve... Read More
by Isi Esene Tonto Dikeh never seems to be out of media focus as she gets featured on Ndani TV’s ‘The Juice’ with Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru throwing the questions. Tonto talked about her recent foray into music, its acceptance or otherwise, and her response to criticism. The Future Awards 2012 winner revealed she will be... Read More
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
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
by Reuben Daba There’s no amount of tweeting or press statements that can take the place of actually reaching out, doing something, feeling the pulse of people affected by a tragedy. That’s what star actress Genevieve Nnaji and the Mavin crew led by Don Jazzy did when they visited victims of the deadly flood disaster... Read More
by Isi Esene Yes, the first lady of the MAVIN crew, Tiwa Savage, is back with a new track titled ‘Ife wa gbona‘. The song which features Leo Wonder showcases Tiwa’s soft voice which never fails to captivate. The video was directed by Bolaji Kekere-Ekun of 37th State. Take a listen to see what the... Read More
by Reuben Daba Most Nigerians have probably not heard about him, but London-based Nigeria-born Adesoji Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Solek claims that he is the man who taught acclaimed music producer Don Jazzy how to make beats. Mr. Solek, who has been doing music professionally for 12 years with four albums to his credit,... Read More
by Isi Esene Dr. Sid let’s the cat out of the bag in this Factory 78 interview on why he found it necessary to shed some weight and refocus his energy in churning out good music. Watch the video to hear the MAVIN song doctor fill us in on the ‘Sexyrization of Dr. Sid’ while... Read More
by Demola Rewaju If he had auditioned for Project Fame or West African Idol, D’banj would have lost and his performance used as a skit for the TV commercial. Imagine him as he was several years ago: dressed like Fela but with a mouth organ rather than a saxophone and the famous Don Jazzy singing... Read More
by Akan Ido The 7th edition of Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) took place yesterday at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York, USA. The event, which was attended by some of the biggest names Nigeria has to offer in the world of entertainment, was hosted by top Nigerian comedian, AY and Funke... Read More
WHAT’S UP with Kelly? Kelly is just chilling, mehn. I’m recording new songs, producing every day. I’m just working mehn. When did you start music? I started singing since 1993. I was a choir boy. From Holiness Pentecostal to Overcomers days, Living Waters ministries, etc. I sang with men who have now become bishops like... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has wielded the big stick on Wande Coal’s latest video for Go low less than two weeks after its release. The video, which features scantily clad ladies, has been banned by the National Broadcasting Commission. The video, directed ,and shot by Mr. Moe Musa in the UK,... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The Mavin Records crew which comprises of Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, D’Prince, and Tiwa Savage look dapper on the cover of the new issue of TW Magazine. In the July/ August double issue, the all-star crew open up about their music careers, their successes as a team, and more. The... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Jet-setting globetrotter D’Banj is back in the UK after his brief trip to the red carpet at the Cannes film festival in France. He gave a short acoustic version of ‘Oliver Twist’ while rocking Kanye’s Jesus piece gifted to him last year when he shared the stage with the head of G.O.O.D... Read More
by Chi Ibe There is only one justification for ‘Solar Plexus’: there was a lot of focus on the Mo’Hits split, Don Jazzy needed to change the conversation, he also needed to launch a new label, fast, so that he could begin to make money – via royalties, concerts, album sales, and the rest –... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya The grand transition from Mo’hits to Mavin Records may not have been such a great distance to leap after all. Don Jazzy was interviewed by Osagie Alonge of Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) where he touched on several topics including the transition from the now defunt (?) Mo’Hits, the direction that Mavin is headed in and about adding Tiwa Savage to the roster of... Read More
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