2016 Headies: ‘There would be consequences for unruly behaviour’ – Ayo Animashaun

Organiser of the Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, says there would be grave consequences for any unruly behaviour by any artiste at its 2016 edition, The Vanguard reports. The Hip TV boss issued the warning following a threat by Davido that he would replicate Olamide’s unruly behavior at the 2015 edition if his signee, Mayorkun, does not clinch... Read More

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October 23, 2016

Nigerian artistes take One Africa Music Festival by storm (PHOTOS)

Nigerian artistes were the star of the One Africa Music Festival that held early Sunday morning in Houston, Texas, the United States. Performances from 2baba, Dbanj, Olamide, Flavour, and Tekno thrilled the audience. Other acts who showcased the country’s musical prowess include Psquare, Banky W, Vector Tha Viper, Reekado Banks and Skales.

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September 4, 2016

Lucky fan set to walk away with N200,000 at Ajebo Unleashed 3.0

Popular comedian and cartoonist is back with the third edition of his highly anticipated comedy show. The show is tagged Ajebo Unleashed 3.0 and it is set to hold at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, September 4,2016. In a bid to give back to his teeming fans, Ajebo will be giving away two... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Chris Brown releases new song amidst trouble with the law | Newlyweds, Funke Akindele and JJC step out for first public outing | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Newlyweds, Funke Akindele and JJC step out for first public outing Following the confirmation of their secret wedding ceremony in a press release issued by Funke Akindele‘s team, the actress and... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Opinion: Top 5 next rated badass music producers you should not ignore

By Ini Arthur Hey, are you currently rocking to Tekno’s Pana, do you go down low when Reekado Banks’ Standard is slammed at the club? These dope beats are not cooked by the industry’s notorious hit music makers, no not at all. There are fresh and talented music producers that can craft very berserk beats... Read More

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August 27, 2016

Reekado Banks receives car for winning Headies ‘Next Rated’ award (WATCH)

Mavin Record artiste, Reekado Banks has received a car for winning the Headies 2016 ‘Next Rated’ award. His announcement at the award event 8 months go generated a lot of controversy after YBNL’s Olamide went on a rant claiming the award should have gone to Lil’ Kesh instead. That issue was later resolved with Olamide... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Don Jazzy has some exciting news from Mavin Records

Hours after the release of his One and Only collaboration with Korede Bello, Don Jazzy has announced that a Reekado Banks album will be coming out this year. Reekado Banks – who won the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015 in controversial circumstances – has an array of hit singles including the award-winning Katapot and Oluwa Ni tracks.... Read More

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May 14, 2016

5 things to expect from Kiss Daniel’s debut album launch tommorow

It’s 24 hours away from the New Era album launch concert of G-Worldwide act, Kiss Daniel at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Here are 5 things to expect from the show. A star-studded lineup of music performers Over 19 music acts have been lined for up for the august occasion so far. They... Read More

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April 17, 2016

‘Reekado Banks is awesome, Korede Bello is wonderful, Lil Kesh is amazing’ – Kiss Daniel

Singer, Kiss Daniel has stressed that he has no grudge whatsoever with Reekado Banks who beat him to the controversial Next Rated award that caused a storm at the Headies. Despite the fact that his fans felt he deserved the award a lot more than the Mavin starlet, Kiss Daniel however, says getting nominated was... Read More

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February 21, 2016

The YNaija Interview: Many people who were in the industry before me, are still playing catch up – Reekado Banks

The 1st of January 2016 would forever go down as one of the most talked-about moments in the history of Nigerian music as Don Jazzy and Olamide went head-to-head after Mavin starlet Reekado Banks claimed the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015. Many felt the 22-year-old did not deserve to win, with the argument... Read More

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February 20, 2016

I wish The Headies awards controversy would ‘come up very often’ – Reekado Banks

Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks, says he wishes the infamous Headies Awards controversy over the ‘Next Rated’ category- happens on a regular basis. Rapper, Olamide and producer, Don Jazzy got involved in a war of words after the latter’s artiste- Reekado won the ‘Next Rated’ category ahead of the former’s artiste- Lil Kesh. The subsequent social... Read More

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January 3, 2016

‘We are very sorry’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy bury the hatchet

After the fiasco of the Headies awards and the subsequent Twitter rant, Mavin boss Don Jazzy and YBNL General, Olamide have called off all manner of beef. The pair, who exchanged words at the Headies over their artistes- Lil Kesh and Reekado Banks- posted on Instagram their apologies to fans and the organisers of the awards... Read More

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January 2, 2016

No more bad blood? Lil Kesh congratulates Reekado Banks on Headies win

After last night’s Headies fiasco, YBNL’s Lil Kesh has followed in the footsteps of label boss, Olamide to put a sense of calm in the situation as he has extended an olive branch to Mavin’s Reekado Banks, the actual winner of the highly coveted Next Rated category at the awards. He congratulated the Katapot crooner for... Read More

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January 2, 2016

How the Don Jazzy, Olamide controversy started at the Headies Awards (WATCH)

It’s official! Olamide and Don Jazzy have opened the chapter of a fresh music industry beef. The Headies Awards 2015 served as the arena for the launchpad of the controversy. Olamide’s artiste, Lil Kesh lost the Next Rated category to Don Jazzy’s artiste, Reekado Banks. And Olamide had this to say. I've watched this like 20... Read More

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January 2, 2016

‘God will punish you and your generation’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy at war over #TheHeadies2015

The Headies Awards 2015 was a night of flops, goofs and controversy. Leading the charge in the controversy department was Don Jazzy and Olamide. The pair’s verbal altercation was over Reekado Bank’s winning of the Next Rated category ahead of Lil Kesh. Olamide couldn’t stomach the snub and went on stage to rant and say... Read More

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January 2, 2016

‘If you want a car, come and take’ | Don Jazzy shades Olamide at #TheHeadies2015

The 2015 edition of the Headies Awards ended in disarray after Don Jazzy and his Mavin crew stormed out of the event premises. Don Jazzy’s exit of the hall came after he was honoured with the Special Recognition award by Tony Okoroji. The super-producer, in his vote of thanks, said he didn’t want the award... Read More

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January 2, 2016

Olamide pulls a Kanye West, vents about Lil Kesh’s snub at #TheHeadies2015

Rapper, Olamide was livid at The Headies 2015 awards, as his YBNL artiste, Lil Kesh failed to win the Next Rated Artiste category. Lil Kesh, who had a successful year, was beaten to the award by Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks. Olamide got the perfect opportunity to vent his frustration over Lil Kesh’s omission when he... Read More

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December 24, 2015

#YNaijaOnTheScene: Tiwa Savage’s struggle and 8 other highlights of Access Mavin Concert

The all-star line up of artistes under the Mavin roster were in their element on Wednesday, at the Access Mavin Concert, which took place at the Eko Boulevard, Eko Atlantic city, Lagos. In case you missed the nearly-free concert, not to worry, YNaija was on ground to keep you in the loop, with 9 notable things from the event. ... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Psquare, Wizkid, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, others shut down The Access Mavin Concert (PHOTOS)

It was a night of great music and a few shortcomings but overall it was an effort to be applauded from the stables of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD). The event, which was tagged The Access Mavin Concert, held at the Eko Boulevard, Eko Atlantic, from Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday. In attendance... Read More

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December 5, 2015

Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Davido, others nominated for KORA Awards 2016

KORA All-Africa Music Awards, the African continent’s first and premier award ceremony in the musical arts has announced the nominees in the 26 categories for her 2016 edition. The award ceremony taking place at the Windhoek Country Club in Namibia has partnered with SoundcityTV Africa as official Broadcast Media. The Award Ceremony which is set to take... Read More

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July 1, 2015

Don Jazzy is now a proud “Dad”

Don Jazzy is the happiest dad at the moment. The hit producer who signed 3 new artistes to his MAVIN label just a year ago, is now expressing how proud he is of his “kids”. The endorsement Don Jazzy is referring to is the Glo Ambassador endorsements all 3 Mavin kids have acquired. Proud of... Read More

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June 4, 2015

Reekado Banks builds home for his parents (photos)

For most people who strive for success one of the driving forces behind their grind, is their desire to take care of their family. And Mavin Records artiste Reekado Banks is no different. The pop act shared a photo with his parents in front of a recently completed building via Twitter & Snapchat, with the... Read More

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April 9, 2015

I once hawked and worked as a bricklayer – Mavin artiste, Reekado Banks tells his story

by Anike Jacobs Fast rising Nigerian artiste, Reekado Banks has spoken about his grass to grace story! Reekado who has worked with the cream of the Nigerian music industry including Don Jazzy, Illbliss, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Wale, talked about his ‘gory days’ during a #MySuperStarStory interview – which aims to celebrate... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Reekado Banks says he has three qualities most artistes lack

by Chinwe Okafor Reekado Banks claims he has what other artistes don’t have. Pause for effect… According to the Mavin signed artiste, “I don’t know what they have that I don’t have, but I know I have three things going for me: I work hard; I believe in God, and I listen to people’s advices, so... Read More

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February 25, 2015

All the ladies love (cute) Korede Bello – see proof

by Anike Jacobs Don’t the ladies just love the Mavin lil’ prince, Korede Bello? Who wouldn’t – he’s got one of the best winks in the industry and his Godwin track is enjoying a massive airplay. Over the weekend, the youngster rocked at the February edition of One Mic Naija which held Ember Creek,... Read More

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November 8, 2014

Looking frosh: Check out the Mavins at Akwa Ibom Stadium launch (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun After a couple of acts were missing at their UK tour, the entire Mavin crew reunited for the launch of the newly built Akwa Ibom State stadium. The full team, Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, and Aphrodija, were sporting white ensembles as they made their way to the... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Mavins shut down Manchester as Korede Bello flies out for London concert (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Don Jazzy, and Mavin artistes, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Reekado Banks and Di’Ja performed last night at ‘The Ritz in Manchester, UK. It was a frenzied set of fans that enjoyed the performance by the group, who made their first outing in the UK since their formation. Later today, the Mavins will... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Manchester University students can’t get enough of Don Jazzy and the Mavins (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Ahead of their concert tonight at the The Ritz, Manchester, Mavin artistes led by Don Jazzy, held a meet and greet with students of the University of Manchester. Tiwa Savage, Di’ja, Dr Sid, Reekado Banks, and others met with the giddy undergraduates who were beyond excited. See photos below in slide: [slideshow_deploy id=’312980′]... Read More

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October 20, 2014

Don Jazzy and Mavins hold press conference ahead of UK concerts (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Ahead of its upcoming concerts in the UK, Nigerian record label, Mavin has held a press parley to field questions from reporters and divulge details of the double concert. While Korede Bello and D’Prince were missing out, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Di’Ja, and Reekado Banks were present at the press... Read More

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October 19, 2014

Fresh out: Mavins drop official video for ‘Adaobi’ feat. Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Di’ja & Korede Bello (WATCH)

by Akan Ido After collaborating on the hit-track, Dorobucci, the Mavins are out with the video of another joint effort titled “Adaobi”. The song which features Record label boss, Don Jazzy also features Reekado Banks, Di’ja and ladies man, Korede Bello. Check out the video below and tell us what you think.

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‘Reekado Banks is awesome, Korede Bello is wonderful, Lil Kesh is amazing’ – Kiss Daniel

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I wish The Headies awards controversy would ‘come up very often’ – Reekado Banks

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No more bad blood? Lil Kesh congratulates Reekado Banks on Headies win

How the Don Jazzy, Olamide controversy started at the Headies Awards (WATCH)

‘God will punish you and your generation’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy at war over #TheHeadies2015

‘If you want a car, come and take’ | Don Jazzy shades Olamide at #TheHeadies2015

Olamide pulls a Kanye West, vents about Lil Kesh’s snub at #TheHeadies2015

#YNaijaOnTheScene: Tiwa Savage’s struggle and 8 other highlights of Access Mavin Concert

Psquare, Wizkid, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, others shut down The Access Mavin Concert (PHOTOS)

Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Davido, others nominated for KORA Awards 2016

Don Jazzy is now a proud “Dad”

Reekado Banks builds home for his parents (photos)

I once hawked and worked as a bricklayer – Mavin artiste, Reekado Banks tells his story

Reekado Banks says he has three qualities most artistes lack

All the ladies love (cute) Korede Bello – see proof

Looking frosh: Check out the Mavins at Akwa Ibom Stadium launch (PHOTOS)

Mavins shut down Manchester as Korede Bello flies out for London concert (PHOTOS)

Manchester University students can’t get enough of Don Jazzy and the Mavins (PHOTOS)

Don Jazzy and Mavins hold press conference ahead of UK concerts (PHOTOS)

Fresh out: Mavins drop official video for ‘Adaobi’ feat. Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Di’ja & Korede Bello (WATCH)

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