Dead on Arrival: New Nigerian music that should never have seen the light of day

by Ore Fakorede Someone (okay, George Bernard Shaw) once said, “Hell is full of musical amateurs.” I’ll leave you to find out who that barbarous quote is directed at in this week’s definitive list of the most tragic, tragic new things in Nigerian music. 1. Frankie Free’s New Music Video: How Low Can You... Read More

bad, Music, nigeria

June 19, 2012

Dead on arrival: The worst new things in ‘Nigerian’ music

by Ore Fakorede Hey, how’s it going? ‘It’ being whatever you’re doing at the moment, including sitting in horrendous traffic peering at this on your phone. Looking over the week in Nigerian music, you’ll experience exhilarating highs and abysmal lows—kind of like suffering from bipolar disorder. Here’s the worst of those mind-numbing, rock-bottom moments. Try... Read More

adaku, D'banj, d'koko master records, Davido, dkm, mavin, MoCheddah, Music, nigeria, PSquare, Rick Ross

June 17, 2012

WATCH: “I was a very reckless young man” – Femi Kuti

“I was just living on a daily basis” says Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti of his younger days, in this special interview. The son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who turned 50 yesterday, sat down for a chat with the Hip TV crew about life, turning 50, his youth and much more. Speaking about his... Read More

Afro beat, entertainment, Femi Kuti, Music

June 17, 2012

Throwback Hit: ‘Shakomo’ by Remedies

by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi Turn to your neighbour and ask her – how tone-deaf were we in the 90s that we made this song a hit? Still we did. And e can’t forget the days when three young men came out from nowhere to break the hold foreign music had on our young hearts. I remember... Read More

eedris abdulkarim, Music, remedies, Shakomo, tony tetuila

June 17, 2012

WATCH: Storm Records’ Ms Jaie wants to know “Kilon Poppin” in new video

by Adeniyi Abdul Okay, we’re totally loving this new song and video by Ms Jaie. She’s a singer-songwriter on the roster of Storm Records with an absolutely stunning voice, and yes, face too. She’s no stranger to the music industry having worked in both the UK and the US as both a singer and... Read More

Bobby Boulders, ms jaie, Music, Storm Records

June 16, 2012

“Real music is back”? Listen to Uche “OUCH” Nnaji’s debut single ‘Call Me’

by Lekan Olanrewaju A designer branching out and stepping onto the music scene; now that’s something we don’t see everyday. But clearly ace Nigerian designer and head of the label Ouch has no qualms with that, as he has put out a single titled “Call Me”. The designer who celebrated his birthday a few days... Read More

Music, obi asika, Ouch!, Strom Records, Uche Nnaji

June 16, 2012

“My next album will be dynamite” – Femi Kuti speaks on fans, Funke and Fela as he turns 50 today

Born on June 16, 1962, Femi Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and icon in his own right, turned 50 today, and - as usual - he held back no punches in this interview with Vanguard. His candour is always refreshing (and the last few answers are priceless). Read More

afrobeat, anikulapo, band, fela, Femi Kuti, funke, Girlfriend, Music

June 15, 2012

Hot Stuff: Samklef – ‘Billa Lomo’ + ‘Suwe (New Mix)’

by Chi Ibe Samklef is back with brand new singles ‘BILLA LOMO’ and ‘SUWE’ (new mix). Both songs are the 1st singles from his yet-to-be-named forthcoming album. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Samklef-Suwe.mp3|titles=Samklef – Suwe] [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Samklef-Billa-lomo.mp3|titles=Samklef – Billa lomo]

Hot Stuff, Music, Samklef

June 12, 2012

Hot Stuff: Davido – ‘Complicated’

by Seyi Lawal It’s Davido featuring B-Red and Sina Rambo in this new track titled Complicated. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Davido-Complicated.mp3|titles=Davido-Complicated]

Davido, Music

May 12, 2012

First, let’s party: See Photos from the First Bank CEO Annual Merit Awards

What: First Bank Plc CEO’s Annual Merit Awards. Where: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 27 April, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

awards, CEO Annual Merit Awards, First Bank Plc, Music

May 12, 2012

Dele Momodu: Between D’banj and Don Jazzy

by Dele Momodu By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please let’s leave politics for this week and discuss my primary constituency, showbiz. I’m always happy to see young people break barriers of poverty through creativity. This is why I have invested materially and otherwise in our talented youths since 1989 when Sir Shina Peters broke record... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Music, Shina Peters

May 3, 2012

Weird MC, Jeffery Daniel, Ice Prince, Annie Macaulay (of course) & others at the 2Face Concert in Lagos – See Photos

What: 2face “Buckwyld and Breathless” Concert Where: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 30 April 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

2face, concert, events, Music

April 24, 2012

Battle of the Emcees: #DearArtiste presents freestyle competition

by Chi Ibe In line with the #DearArtiste vision of helping upcoming artistes attain their full potential, the group has put together an online freestyle competition for upcoming rap artistes to run between 22 April – 12 May. A three minutes instrumental produced by Tha Suspect of Capital Hill Music, will be downloaded from www.dearartiste.com... Read More

Freestyle, Music, online competition

April 9, 2012

Exclusive: Why would I feel threatened by Davido? – Wizkid

by Chi Ibe So we recently ran into superstar Wizkid as he takes a break from touring the world, and we didn’t hold back on the questions! Every musician seems to have his/her own dance step these days—azonto, egbiti, etc—what of yours? I don’t have one o! I just move with the music. How are... Read More

Davido, Music, wizkid

April 8, 2012

Hot Stuff: Just in time for Easter? Tosin Martins – ‘Otiya’

by Chi Ibe This new single from Tosin Martin is produced by Masterkraft. ‘Otiya’ promises to get everyone moving this Easter celebration. Click here to listen:Tosin martins – Otiya What do you think?

Music, Oti ya, Tosin Martins

April 7, 2012

Baby Jason Noni – Samklef & wife release official photos of son

by Chi Ibe Last Friday 30 March, newlyweds Samuel (Samklef) and Yvonne Oguachuba welcomed their first child, a boy. The award-winning singer/producer was preparing to go on stage to perform in Ibadan when he got the good news. Baby Jason Nelson Chukwujindu Oguachuba was born at the Sobake Specialist Hospital in Egbeda, Lagos at about 3.10 pm. He weighed... Read More

baby, Music, Samklef, Yvonne

March 21, 2012

“Rocking that sweet Naija music!”: See the top 15 Nigerian musicians on Youtube

by Lekan Olanrewaju Nigerian music videos on youtube have recently been announced to have accumulated over 200 million views! This milestone was announced by Obi Asika of Storm 360 who pointed out that interestingly, most of the views are from outside Nigeria. Speaking on the achievement, and announcing the top 15 musicians with the most... Read More

Music, nigeria, youtube

March 20, 2012

He’s back! Wande Coal presents ‘Private Trips’ music video

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just days after label-mate (or former label-mate as we’re not exactly sure what the situation is these days) D’Banj dropped the video for his new single “Oliver Twist”, Wande Coal releases the video for his song Private Trips, directed by regular Mo’ Hits collaborator, Sesan. Enjoy!

Mo Hits, Music, Music Video, private trips, Wande Coal

March 20, 2012

Opinion: Between D’banj & Don Jazzy, and a tale of Kanye West’s many embarrassments

by Tolu Orekoya D’Banj Vs. Don Jazzy: ‘Ye’s history of wreaking career havoc continues While the Nigerian blogosphere is agog with talk of the supposed break-up of Mo’hits Records as Don Jazzy and D’banj squabble over dividing the baby that is the American breakthrough, we all seem to be forgetting the Solomon in... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, K-Pop, Kanye West, Mohits, Music, nigeria

March 18, 2012

Are you kidding me? 6 and a half reasons Don Jazzy will NOT lose

by Lekan Olanrewaju So I read my colleague’s piece on Don Jazzy being the one to lose in the Mo’ Hits fall out and I had to scoff. As expected, my eyes were subjected to opinions, in agreement or otherwise, from people who believe there’s some form of glory in pretending to be the online... Read More

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

March 18, 2012

No mo’ hits! 10 reasons it’s Don Jazzy who will lose the most

by Chi Ibe Okay, first let me say I am firmly #TeamDonJazzy. Well, not really. I am #TeamMoHits. But if (perhaps, when?) D’banj and Don Jazzy do finally – officially – break up, I am unquestionably #TeamDonJazzy. So, understandably, now that he is being played as the underdog in the unfolding drama over a rumoured... Read More

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

March 18, 2012

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 15, 2012

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

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 13, 2012

Something New: Wunda Records- ‘Biko’

by Chi Ibe ‘Biko’ is a new track from the stables of Wunda Records with band mates; UrkelAce, Ba’yBoy, A-Track and MazedaMouth. On this track, Ba’yBoy delivers a catchy hook, switching up and lacing the track with Igbo. Click here to listen:

‘Biko’, Music, Wunda Record

March 13, 2012

Video: Obiwon releases a medley of gospel classics

by Chi Ibe Urban gospel artist, Obiora Obiwon has officially released an 11-minute video which features an interpretation of gospel classics in a live performance. Obiwon also performs already released singles from his forthcoming third album, T.R2012. Watch video here:

gospel classics, Music, Obiora Obiwon, Urban gospel artiste

January 9, 2012

Album review: 9ice, from Bariga boy to Bashorun Gaa

by Wilfred Okiche “Once you hit the play button, you keep going as every track is a potential favourite.” ‘Bashorun Gaa’ is one half of the double albums released by folk singer, 9ice- the other half is ‘Versus’ where he does battle with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Together they constitute... Read More

9ice, album, Bashorun Gaa, Music

December 19, 2011

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Monica wins MTN Project Fame Season 4

by Seyi Lawal The fourth season of the popular reality talent hunt show, MTN Project Fame has come to end with the audience favourite, 22-year-old Monica Ogah beating five other finalists: Roy, Ese, Ethel, Monica, Yvonne and Ruth to emerge winner. She will smile home with the star prize of 2.5 million Naira, a brand new Toyota RAV... Read More

ethel, finalist, monica, Music, Project Fame

December 18, 2011

Something New! Amaikah exudes some ‘Body magic’

by Wilfred Okiche Budding singer, Amaikah drops her bubbly new single titled ‘Body magic”. The Akwa Ibom native is definitely not new to the industry as she has spent some time singing back up and supporting some of today’s established acts. ‘Body magic’ samples Jamaican Sean Kingston’s ‘Beautiful girls” and is a tell off to a... Read More

Amaikah, bodymagic, Music, Something New

December 17, 2011

Something New: Ari debuts with two hot singles

by Wilfred Okiche Fresh faced newcomer, Ari is here to wow you with his soulful brand of R & B. He debuts two singles at a go, ”Together as One” and ”Cha Cha” This new guitar man sounds like one who is on his way to great things. Listen here: Cha cha 01 chacha 9ja... Read More

Ari, cha cha, Music, new

Dead on Arrival: New Nigerian music that should never have seen the light of day

Dead on arrival: The worst new things in ‘Nigerian’ music

WATCH: “I was a very reckless young man” – Femi Kuti

Throwback Hit: ‘Shakomo’ by Remedies

WATCH: Storm Records’ Ms Jaie wants to know “Kilon Poppin” in new video

“Real music is back”? Listen to Uche “OUCH” Nnaji’s debut single ‘Call Me’

“My next album will be dynamite” – Femi Kuti speaks on fans, Funke and Fela as he turns 50 today

Hot Stuff: Samklef – ‘Billa Lomo’ + ‘Suwe (New Mix)’

Hot Stuff: Davido – ‘Complicated’

First, let’s party: See Photos from the First Bank CEO Annual Merit Awards

Dele Momodu: Between D’banj and Don Jazzy

Weird MC, Jeffery Daniel, Ice Prince, Annie Macaulay (of course) & others at the 2Face Concert in Lagos – See Photos

Battle of the Emcees: #DearArtiste presents freestyle competition

Exclusive: Why would I feel threatened by Davido? – Wizkid

Hot Stuff: Just in time for Easter? Tosin Martins – ‘Otiya’

Baby Jason Noni – Samklef & wife release official photos of son

“Rocking that sweet Naija music!”: See the top 15 Nigerian musicians on Youtube

He’s back! Wande Coal presents ‘Private Trips’ music video

Opinion: Between D’banj & Don Jazzy, and a tale of Kanye West’s many embarrassments

Are you kidding me? 6 and a half reasons Don Jazzy will NOT lose

No mo’ hits! 10 reasons it’s Don Jazzy who will lose the most

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

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

Something New: Wunda Records- ‘Biko’

Video: Obiwon releases a medley of gospel classics

Album review: 9ice, from Bariga boy to Bashorun Gaa

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Monica wins MTN Project Fame Season 4

Something New! Amaikah exudes some ‘Body magic’

Something New: Ari debuts with two hot singles

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