Opinion: Onyeka Nwelue on Asa Asika, Davido and WizKid

by Onyeka Nwelue In Sandbox, you have everything! There are record label owners, CNN reporters, 5 of our members have been featured on Forbes list… I am not an emotional person. I don’t respect just anyone walking the streets. I am not easily impressed. I praise people who have really influenced me. They call it ‘arse-kissing’... Read More

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January 28, 2012

Jokes Apart! BasketMouth drops new single, ‘Where you dey?’ feat. Wizkid and eLDee

by ‘Ifreke Inyang A-list comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly identified with the stage name, BasketMouth, has released a new track titled ‘Where you dey?’. The comic has always spoken about his musical talents and has decided to show them off with this hot new single. According to the official press release, “If you call him- Mr.... Read More

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January 25, 2012

Wizkid, Banky W debut in MTV drama series, ‘Shuga’

by Wilfred Okiche Mr Capable Banky W and his muse, Wizkid will be appearing in the new MTV series, Shuga: Love, Sex, Money. They will both be performing musical numbers while playing themselves. Shuga is an advocacy project, conceived with the aim of spreading the message of responsible sexual behavior and tolerance among Africa’s youth. It is... Read More

Banky W, Shuga, wizkid

December 27, 2011

What a year it has been for Yung6ix!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It’s been a great year for Yung6ix, who is signed to Obi Asika’s Storm Records. From his Warri remix of ‘Oleku’ by Ice Prince, to the release of the ‘Green Light Green’ mixtape and also the impending release of his second official single ‘OMG’. He has recorded over 40 songs this year, from features to mix tapes and there... Read More

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December 19, 2011

Outrageous! Scandalous! Unbelievable! The Top 10 scandals of 2011

It would have really been a boring year if we didn’t have scandals right? Our celebrity scandals list is a collection of every outrageous affair and notorious incident involving Nigeria’s most famous people. With Slapsgiving in our hearts! We begin with the most sensitive of them all, why it only just occurred a few days... Read More

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December 16, 2011

Hot Stuff: Wizkid, Ice Prince, Eva and others for Ovation Red Carol Theme 2011

by Wilfred Okiche Christmas is in the air and who can resist the sweet sounds coming from the folks at Ovation International as they gather some of the hottest acts in the music scene today to spread some good cheer. It is a red affair as seventeen of the Nation’s brightest- from the old school... Read More

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December 16, 2011

Tongue twisters: The top ten songs of 2011

by Wilfred Okiche From the Koko master himself to a tiny Angolan phenomenon, cross over acts to talent show alumni, the year’s best songs have inspired as well as entertained us. They have made us jump, dance and sing along even when we knew better. We present our list of the top ten songs of... Read More

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December 14, 2011

Oh yes, Y! Recommends!: ‘Low Key’ & ‘Setting P’ by Banky W

by ‘Ifreke Inyang So, what? Just because it’s Banky W – it had to be hot? Snort. So we took our time to listen and find out if Mr. Capable brought it home again? And.. Oh yes he did! Banky W has given us a taste of what to expect from his forthcoming album titled ‘R &... Read More

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December 10, 2011

Y! Recommends: Wizkid drops the video for ‘Pakurumo’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Finally, the much anticipated video to Wizkid’s party song, Paukurumo, is here. After the Superstar’s album dropped earlier this year, the Yoruba flavoured track became a firm favourite amongst revellers and fun lovers, Wizkid took advantage of the song’s popularity and released a video that everyone can’t stop talking about. The story line of the... Read More

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December 10, 2011

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

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November 11, 2011

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

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October 23, 2011

Headies 2011: And the winners are…

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

2face, Darey, Don Jazzy, Ice Prince, Mi, Shina Peters, wizkid

October 22, 2011

Review: Bracket’s Cupid Stories

by willfred Okiche ‘Cupid Stories’ is the new fourteen track studio album by duo Vast and Smash, better known as Bracket. As the name suggests, it is made up mostly of songs about love. Sure there is the ode to the man above on “My God” and the mandatory how-we-arrived-at-this-point song (‘’Time’’) that our recording... Read More

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October 22, 2011

Review: Bracket's Cupid Stories

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October 20, 2011

The Headies are here! A preview of the 2011 HHWA

The Headies a.k.a Hip Hop World Awards is going down this Saturday and is poised to be this weekend’s biggest attraction. Over here, Wilfred Okiche has already caught the Headies fever and he brings you a list of nominees he’ll be rooting for. 1) Oleku – Ice Prince Ft. Brymo : The most infectious single... Read More

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October 15, 2011

Review: Everybody Loves Ice Prince

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

Eldee, Ice Prince, Mi, Ruggedman, Tuface, wizkid

September 30, 2011

The party goes on: MTN takes Power of 10 concert to Abuja, Ilorin and Port Harcourt

by Seyi Lawal Telecommunication giant, MTN continues its tenth anniversary rave across the country, stopping it’s Power of Ten concert in three towns last weekend. The concert which has already made stops at Makurdi and Enugu, stormed the Civic Center in Port Harcourt on September 18, raved at the Romeich Hall in Ilorin on September... Read More

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September 27, 2011

Hello Kenya! Banky W and Wizkid lined up for cameo inTV series

By Seyi Lawal Empire Mates Entertainments’ boss and protégé, Banky W and Wizkid, are both lined up to feature as guest stars on the MTV Base sponsored Kenyan television series ‘Shuga: Love, Sex, Money’. According to the producers of the show, “Banky W and Wizkid will both play themselves in the series, performing during emotionally... Read More

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September 26, 2011

Third time coming: Bracket drops Cupid Stories

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

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September 25, 2011

Something New: Girl – Bracket featuring Wizkid

by Ifreke Inyang They say success has many friends. Do we also say a superstar does many collabos? Wizkid seems to be the toast of many artistes now as Bracket, of ‘Yori Yori’ fame have released a new track titled ‘Girl’ in which they feature the EME superstar. The track was produced by Master... Read More

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September 21, 2011

Something New! ‘Omo toh Shan’ video – Olamide feat. Wizkid

Ifreke Inyang Let’s not even argue this – ‘Omo to shan’ is one of Olamide’s best tracks, apart from the monstrously popular ‘Eni duro’. it appears ‘Omo to shan’ is set to even rise as the Coded Tunes artiste has released the video for the song. The song is about a beautiful girl that has... Read More

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September 20, 2011

He’s come of age – Wizkid is MTV EMA’s Best Africa/India/Middle East nominee

by Seyi Lawal Nigeria’s singing rave of the moment, Wizkid will battle Angolan, Cabo Snoop; South-African, Black Coffee and Congolese, Fally Ipupa for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards statuette in the Best Africa/India/Middle East category. Also vying for the award are Moroccan, Abdel Fattah Grini and the quintet from India, Scribe. Winner of this... Read More

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September 17, 2011

Something New: Lyricz – Let You Go feat. WizKid & Rugged Man

Ifreke Inyang There’s a new kid on the block. His name is Lyricz and he is taking the music industry by storm. He has released his recent collaboration with rave of the moment, WizKid & Rap veteran RuggedMan for this hot tune, ‘Let You Go’. It is not the usual type of music... Read More

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September 8, 2011

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 1, 2011

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

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August 22, 2011

Can you spell L.O.V.E? The 2Kriss duo take a shot in their bubbly new video

by Taiwo Damilola Big Boyz Ent signed brothers, 2Kriss (Moses Oluwatobi Christopher & Raphael Oladimeji Christopher), just hit us with a video for their debut single L.O.V.E. They already have videos with collabaorators Ice prince, JJC and Wizkid billed to be released soon. Check their video out and leave your comments.

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August 5, 2011

Dotstar pulls out all the stops on ‘Expensive’ ft IcePrince, Lynxxx, Wizkid, Dr Sid, eLDee & Davido

by Taiwo Damilola Dot Star is a part of the Flygerian crew that produced Bigz and Tinie Tempah. Xpensive is one of his top hits and as if that wasn’t enough, he brought out eLDee, Lynxxx, Davido, Wizkid, Ice Prince and Dr. Sid on the remix. Listen here. Expensive Reloaded- Dotstar ft IcePrince, Lynxxx, Wizkid,... Read More

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August 2, 2011

PSquare, WizKid & Ice Prince to headline Afrobeats Festival in London

by Wilfred Okiche The doubly talented duo Peter and Paul Okoye, current wave-making sensation Wizkid and talented rapper Ice Prince will all perform at the 2011 Afrobeats festival in London. The carnival is set to hold at the HMV Apollo Hammersmith London on Sunday 28th, August and will be hosted by DJ Abrantee of Choice... Read More

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August 2, 2011

Did you miss this? Watch Mo’Cheddah & Wizkid light up the BBA finale stage!

by Taiwo Damilola Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Mo’Cheddah were on hand to amplify the stage at the finale of the 6th season of Big Brother Africa, with Wizkid performing ‘Holla At Your Boy’ and Mo Cheddah, ‘Ko Ma Roll’. Watch their brief performances below! WizKid & MoCheddah Performance At BBA6 Finale

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July 29, 2011

WizKid, Mo’Cheddah, Fally Ipupa to perform at BBA finals: Amplified! The Daily BBA Report (Day 87)

by Wilfred Okiche M-Net has revealed the star-studded line-up for the two hour Amplified season finale. Talented performers that will rock the stage come Sunday evening include Nigeria’s WizKid, teen sensation Mo’Cheddah and Congolese sexy dancer Fally Ipupa among others. According to M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi, “we are going all out to amplify... Read More

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Opinion: Onyeka Nwelue on Asa Asika, Davido and WizKid

Jokes Apart! BasketMouth drops new single, ‘Where you dey?’ feat. Wizkid and eLDee

Wizkid, Banky W debut in MTV drama series, ‘Shuga’

What a year it has been for Yung6ix!

Outrageous! Scandalous! Unbelievable! The Top 10 scandals of 2011

Hot Stuff: Wizkid, Ice Prince, Eva and others for Ovation Red Carol Theme 2011

Tongue twisters: The top ten songs of 2011

Oh yes, Y! Recommends!: ‘Low Key’ & ‘Setting P’ by Banky W

Y! Recommends: Wizkid drops the video for ‘Pakurumo’

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

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

Headies 2011: And the winners are…

Review: Bracket’s Cupid Stories

Review: Bracket's Cupid Stories

The Headies are here! A preview of the 2011 HHWA

Review: Everybody Loves Ice Prince

The party goes on: MTN takes Power of 10 concert to Abuja, Ilorin and Port Harcourt

Hello Kenya! Banky W and Wizkid lined up for cameo inTV series

Third time coming: Bracket drops Cupid Stories

Something New: Girl – Bracket featuring Wizkid

Something New! ‘Omo toh Shan’ video – Olamide feat. Wizkid

He’s come of age – Wizkid is MTV EMA’s Best Africa/India/Middle East nominee

Something New: Lyricz – Let You Go feat. WizKid & Rugged Man

MTN takes ten artists to ten cities to celebrate tenth anniversary

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

Can you spell L.O.V.E? The 2Kriss duo take a shot in their bubbly new video

Dotstar pulls out all the stops on ‘Expensive’ ft IcePrince, Lynxxx, Wizkid, Dr Sid, eLDee & Davido

PSquare, WizKid & Ice Prince to headline Afrobeats Festival in London

Did you miss this? Watch Mo’Cheddah & Wizkid light up the BBA finale stage!

WizKid, Mo’Cheddah, Fally Ipupa to perform at BBA finals: Amplified! The Daily BBA Report (Day 87)

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