by Wilfred Okiche When it comes to entertainment, fame is often misconstrued for power. Thankfully we know the difference. While having an instantly recognizable face or a world famous brand may get you into all the swanky parties in town, you need more than those. We are talking raw, unadulterated power, the kind that seeps... Read More
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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
By Seyi Lawal We are still in recovery after the sick hit from M.I’s ‘Illegal Music 1’ but the only cure is something even hotter! M.I decided to hit us with Part 2. As Deux Illegaux De Musique/Illegal Music 2 is set to be released in early March 2012, here is another track from the... Read More
What: Hennessy Artistry VIP Club tour finale When: Friday October 28, 2011 Where: Rehab, Victoria Island
Seyi Lawal TRACE Urban is making good it’s promise of promoting African music as it premieres two new exclusive videos from two leading mainstream music acts. The urban music channel which launched its TRACE Urban Anglophone Africa portal in Nigeria only few weeks ago, has gotten exclusive rights to new videos by multiple award winning... Read More
Seyi Lawal TRACE Urban is making good it’s promise of promoting African music as it premieres two new exclusive videos from two leading mainstream music acts. The urban music channel which launched its TRACE Urban Anglophone Africa portal in Nigeria only few weeks ago, has gotten exclusive rights to new videos by multiple award winning... Read More
By Yemi Olowu The sixth edition of the annual contemporary music awards ceremony, Headies, formerly known as the Hip-Hop World Awards, held on Saturday October 22 at the Expo Hall Eko Hotel and Suites. As expected, industry aces turned up all looking radiant and glamorous. Here are a couple of pictures from the event’s red... Read More
By Yemi Olowu The sixth edition of the annual contemporary music awards ceremony, Headies, formerly known as the Hip-Hop World Awards, held on Saturday October 22 at the Expo Hall Eko Hotel and Suites. As expected, industry aces turned up all looking radiant and glamorous. Here are a couple of pictures from the event’s red... Read More
2face Idibia carted away the statuettes in the major categories at the 2011 edition of the Headies, formerly known as the Hip-Hop World Awards. The multiple award winning singer opened his account late in the show having lost some earlier announced categories but eventually nicked the Best R&B/Pop Album, Album of the Year and Artiste... Read More
Wilfred Okiche Following the release of two successful singles, ‘Carry am go’ Ft M.I and ‘Ife’ Ft Mo’cheddah, off their debut album ‘Inspired’’, red hot R&B group Chase is set to release the complete online version of the album on 1, November 2011 which will then be followed by a release party to launch the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche ‘’Everybody Loves Ice Prince’’, the debut album from Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani finally arrives amidst the kind of hype and hoopla that would make many an industry veteran green with envy. Is it the best thing to hit the market since M.I sent everyone packing with “Talk About It” or... Read More
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
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
by Seyi Lawal The art of blending 2011 Hennessy Artistry headliners, must have been an exciting experience as Hennessy gets Tiwa Savage, eLDee and Banky W to jump on a Jesse Jagz beat. YNaija presents you pictures from the studio session, the video shoot and interview trips to The Beat 99.9 FM.
by Seyi Lawal The 2011 Hennessy Artistry will be making stops at different VIP night clubs in Lagos and Abuja with the event’s headliners leading other mainstream acts in performances. According to a press statement from the organizers, Hennessy Artistry’s VIP Night tour starring Tiwa Savage, eLDee and Banky W will kick off on Friday... Read More
Seyi Lawal From the stables of Ape Planet, contemporary highlife singing duo, Bracket, has released it’s third studio album, ‘Cupid Stories’. The fourteen tracker LP, which hits different music portals and stores today, features appearances from Chocolate City rapper, MI; Empire Mates Entertainments’ Wizkid and Banky W; flavour and Tuface with majority of its beats... Read More
by Yemi Olowu A week after releasing the theme song for Hennessy Artistry 2011, eLDee, Jesse Jagz and Banky W embarked on a scheduled trip to Cognac, France on September 5, 2011. The artistes were treated to “The Hennessy Heritage Experience” alongside Chocolate City’s MI who has worked closely with Hennessy in the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche It’s been four years since dark skinned Timi Dakolo melted our hearts with his rich baritone voice and walked away with the grand prize at the West African idol competition. Four checkered years for the young man, surviving both personal and professional battles; four long years for us as we waited patiently.... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Fun lovers now have something to look forward to at the end of the year as KOGA Entertainment is set to host one of the biggest shows of the year, ‘Top 10 Mic’, scheduled for December 23, 2011 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. There will be live musical performances from top ten... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you love jackets and tunics with a bit of African flavour, the Dare collection is definitely for you. With the likes of M.I, Uti, Denrele, Myk, and Chidinma as models for the look book, it is clear that the Buttons Couture label is about to take center stage in the Nigerian fashion industry.... Read More
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
by Taiwo Damilola Internationally renowned DJ Neptune, the official DJ for Storm Records and rapper Naeto C, drop a hot new single -‘This Gbeduh Reloaded’ – off the rapper’s forthcoming debut album titled ‘Tha Eva Blazin’. Neptune teams up with rapper Ice Prince, singer YQ, dancehall singer Shank and Dokta Frabz to make this smash. ‘This Gbeduh Reloaded’... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola It is most obvious that J-Town born Most Incredible rapper MI Abaga has no time to cool off as he drops the first single off his ‘iLLegal Music’ Mixtape which drops soon. The lyricist brings in fellow rapper Loose Kaynon in on the single ‘Lost’- which samples a Coldplay song which goes... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Dr Sid of Mo’Hits just dropped a hot video for ‘Ba Mi Jo’, off his debut album ‘Turning Point’. The video was directed by Sesan while the track also features Ikechukwu, MI and eLDee. Enjoy! Ba Mi Jo- Dr Sid ft M.I, eLDee & Ikechukwu
by Yemi Olowu What: NEA Nominees Party When: 16 June 2011 Where: Federal Palace Hotel & Casino Photos: Bayo Omoboriowo for YNaija Banky W
by Taiwo Damilola Already being touted as 2011’s best hip hop collaboration, Suspekt brings in raps finest emcees on this version of his hot single ‘I No Send You’, off his ‘I Am Music – The Producer Album’. Remember a few months back, he released the smashing ‘femcees’ version with Sasha P, Muna, Blaise, Eva,... Read More
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
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
by Taiwo Damilola This fresh faced teen first hit the scene a couple of years ago, featuring on ‘Fast Money, Fast Cars’ a single off MI’s debut album. Fast forward 24 months and some, WizKid is using his unique vocal style to make a hit of whatever song he’s on. Now, riding on the back... Read More
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