Omotola Jalade Ekeinde set to release second album

Five years after kicking off her music career with the debut album ‘Gba’, Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is now getting ready to release her second album.

The 31 year-old mother-of-four, who is signed on to Now Muzik, is rounding up works on the tentatively titled ‘Feel Alright’ album scheduled for an October release date.

It would be recalled that her debut titled ‘Gba’ album was released on the Sound Factory imprint on October 2, 2005. The new album has as some of its tracks ‘through the barren land’, ‘get busy’ and the already released ‘Feel Alright’, and features the likes of Harrisong, Paul Play, Mode 9, amongst many others.

Naeto C set to release Sophomore album.

Naeto C is getting ready to release his eagerly anticipated sophomore album titled Super C Season. He's currently in the studio putting finishing touches to it.
Watch out for it!

Pastor Odukoya's new wife pregnant

The General Overseer of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is inching towards fatherhood again. His newly wedded South African wife, Rosemary Simangele Zulu Odukoya is pregnant. Sources say she's in second trimester and the pastor is said to be ecstatic over being a father again. The two got married January 5th 2010.

Miss Nigeria Pageant returns

The Miss Nigeria Pageant is coming back - after a six-year hiatus. And for the first time in the history of the pageant, it will be activated in three continents; Africa, Europe and North America.

Chief executive officer, and creative director of the pageant, Nike Oshinowo-Soleye, disclosed this at a media parley which held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, some days ago. According to her, that the new ‘Miss Nigeria Pageant' will once again showcase positive attributes of the Nigerian woman, namely - elegance, poise, talent, intelligence and as well as beauty.

The last pageant held in 2004.
Hope it's finally here to stay.

Kelly Hansome apologises to Kennis Music

We still don’t understand what has happened, or what is about to happen – but Kelly Hansome, who has placed several allegations on the doorsteps of Kennis music, is suddenly singing a new tune.

Sources at the label revealed that Kelly is sober and apologetic, and making desperate moves to reconcile with label bosses Keke and D 1

On Tuesday, a post on Kelly’s Facebook status read, ‘with respect to our new understanding, I, Kelly Hansome, sincerely apologise to Kennis music and Primetime and Mr Kenny Ogungbe aka Baba Keke for any comment, write up, publication or interview by me, directly or indirectly, that may have shown disrespect or put a hole on their reputation and respectable status…’

Contacted, Kennis Music CEO, Kenny Ogungbe said he has ‘no comments for now’.

A source at the label however said representatives of both parties have been meeting, and that Kelly is hoping to renew his ties with the label.

Until recently, Kelly was signed to Kennis music, where he released the hugely successful ‘Maga Don Pay’. He walked out of his contract with the label in 2009, claiming he was no longer satisfied with the contract conditions, and that the label was not fulfilling its promise to him.

But time soon showed it wasn’t only Kennis that Kelly had issues with – in just a few months, he has attacked the Mo Hits Camp, MI, Terry G and others. And he has promised that his upcoming album, titled ‘Names of Noisemakers’ will target everyone he has issues with.

Olu Maintain set to wed Wendy Ajakaiye

Yahoozee crooner, Olumide Adegbulu, popularly known as Olu Maintain is set to wed his gorgeous girlfriend, London based Wendy Ajakaiye. The wedding, which will take place in London and Nigeria, is scheduled for the last quarter of the year.

Ashionye puts to bed

Beautiful singer, Ashionye, is now a proud mama. She was delivered of a baby boy 2 days ago 9th June, at a Lagos hospital.

Mother and child are said to be doing great.

Ashionye got married to her record label (Orangutan Records) owner, Carl Raccah last year.

Emeka Ike wins Gulder Ultimate Search

Actor Emeka Ike is the ultimate man as he won the celebrity edition of the Gulder Ultimate search.

The last three celebrities standing were Darey, Daddy Showkey and Emeka Ike.

Emeka Ike received the sum of N7.5M cash prize over the weekend at a ceremony he attended with his wife.

The comedian, Princess who was also a contestant was on hand to crack the ribs of those present.

We learnt that Darey and Emeka were on the same spot digging for the treasure but Darey yielded to the director’s advise to back out after Emeka Ike was getting violent.

Emeka eventually dug to the treasure alone and found it.

Tunde of Styl- Plus Weds

Tunde Akinsanmi, a member of the popular RnB group Styl Plus is officially off the singles market.

Tunde got married to Joke Ige, on May 22nd 2010 at St James Catholic Church, Ijan, Ekiti State.

The couple met in February of 2009. We wish them the best in married life.

HipHop World Awards 2010 winners

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)
MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste: WANDE COAL
Producer(s): Don Jazzy
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records


ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review
WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records



SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting
“YORI YORI”
Artiste: BRACKET
Album: Least Expected
Producer: Dekumzy
Record Label Ape Planet



RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
“HEAVEN PLEASE”
Album – TIMI (Unreleased)
Artiste – Timi Dakolo
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo
Record Label – (Unreleased



PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
DON JAZZY
Album/Song Title – “Banana”, “U Bad”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal



BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.
CLARENCE PETERS
Music Video Title – “Finest”
Artiste – Knight House Ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto



BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)
“STRONG TING”
Artiste(s) – Banky W
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo



BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual
U BAD”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal
Producer – Don Jazzy



BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste- Wande Coal
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits Records


BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
“SAMPLE Remix”
Artiste(s) – Terry Tha Rapman Ft. Stereo Man & Pherowshuz
Producer – Pherowshuz


BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review
CEO
Artiste – Dagrin
Producer(s) – Sossick, T-Frizzle, Dokta Frabz, Sarz
Record Label - Missofunyin Entertainment



LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODENINE
Song Title – Bad Man
Album Title – Da Vinci Mode (Not released in year under review)
Record Label – Red Eye Music


BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
“KOKOROKO”
Artistes – Kefee Ft. Timaya
Producer – K Solo


BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
DARE ART ALADE
Song Title - “NO STARS”
Producer- Cobhams


BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
LARA GEORGE
Song Title - “KEEPER OF MY DREAMS”
Producer – Wole Oni


BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
“FREE MADNESS Pt. 2”
Artiste(s) – Terry G


NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
SKUKI
Song Title – “BANGER”

HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR
Best New artiste in the year under review
WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits

Record Label: Mo’Hits Record