Chdinma, Davido Win Big At The KORA Awards

Nigerian young talents Chidinma & Davido represented the country well as they came home with awards from the KORA awards ceremony.

 Davido emerged as the Best Male Newcomer at the 2012 KORA Awards , and 2010 Project Fame West Africa Winner, Chidinma also scooped the award for the 2012 Female West African Act.

New Video : Duncan Mighty – Drive Me Crazy

Nollywood’s Mercy Johnson gives birth to baby girl

Mercy Johnson ,Nigeria’s popular celebrity and actress and the most searched name on Google, has given birth to a baby girl in the USA, reports said. 

She has been in the US for over a month and reportedly featured in a movie, though heavily pregnant. Mercy, left, with a friend during her pregnancy. 

Born as Mercy Johnson Ozioma, but popularly known as Mercy Johnson, she is married to Okojie. As an actress she made her acting debut in the movie, “The Maid” in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and has acted in other major movies ever since.

Mercy who is a native of Okene in Kogi state is from a family of seven children. Mercy reveals she got into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) because she failed her JAMB exam. Johnson has appeared in over 60 movies. Mercy has revealed that growing up was tough and had difficulties paying her school fees most times.

She also reveals that she worked as a house maid to survive. Johnson won the 2009 African Film Award for best supporting actress.

Official Video: Banky W - "Yes/No"

This is the video for “Yes/No”.. the lead single from Banky W’s #R&BW album. 

The video was co-directed by Clarence Peters and Banky W and featured prolific British-Nigerian model,Angela Tokunbo Daniel as the leading lady. It also has cameos by Niyola, eLDee and Uche Odoh.

Saheed Balogun returns with You or I

NOLLYWOOD actor cum producer, Saheed Balogun, is back with a bang in the movie industry. Saheed has been missing in action for sometime, but the reason is not far to seek, the fairly skinned producer was out of the country shooting his latest flick in the United States of America, Spain, South Africa and is now back in his base to present his latest work to his home fans.

Nigerian rap star nominated for Grammy

Like Sade Adu, Seal, Nas and others before him, Wale Akintehinmiwa is living the American dream. The rapper rode into the American top 10 music charts in 2006 with the song, Dig Dug (Shake It).

VIDEO: Flavour – Shake

Obasanjo’s mansion on fire

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s multi-billion naira hill-top mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital was Thursday evening gutted by fire.

VIDEO: Goldie ft. AY – Skibobo

VIDEO Premiere: Iyanya – Flavour

Watch out for his album dropping in February. Enjoy the video which was shot on location in the UK and directed by Mr Moe Musa

Banky W and Wizkid Get Verified on Twitter

The Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) boss, Banky W, and his international star, Wizkid, now have their twitter account verified.

VIDEO: 9ice – 3310

Tonto Dike Confirms Plan To Release Album

Actress Tonto Dike plans to release an album. The 27-year-old said this during a recent interview with Rhythm FM OAP, Biggy. The often controversial actress says she set out to just have fun with music, but has since decided to make an album which will be released soon.

In her usual manner, Miss Dike did not seem bothered about being accepted; ‘I really wanna take music far because I know y’all are going to listen’ she says. Dike released her first two singles in October 2012, and another one, Crazically Fit with producer, Terry G, a few weeks ago.

Iceprince to perform in Zimbabwe

Nigerian artistes are taking over the continent. Following in the cue of P-Square (who this year alone have been in Ghana, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. 

VIDEO: D’Banj – CASHFLOW ft K-Switch

 "CASHFLOW" is the 2nd single to be released through Sony Music's RCA Africa label and DB Records since D'Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

D'Banj - Top Of The World

 
"TOP OF THE WORLD" is the first single to be released through Sony Music's RCA Africa label and DB Records Nigeria since D'Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

“Yes, Don Jazzy And I Had A Past,” Tonto Dikeh Confesses On Ndani TV

The Nollywood actress and singer Tonto Dikeh never seems to be out of media focus as she gets featured on Ndani TV’s ‘The Juice’ with OAP Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru throwing the questions. 

D’banj, K Switch signs with UK Sony Music… as Oliver twist gets four nominations at World Music Awards

In a mega deal that would shock both friends and competitors, D’banj has signed a distribution pact with UK giant music label, Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA Africa label; one of the flagship labels under Sony Music Entertainment.

VIDEO: Blackface ft Marvelous Benji – Music In My System

VIDEO: Koko Concert Lagos (Big Sean Confirms he will be in Lagos) December 27 2012

Here is a promo video for the Lagos leg of the Koko Concert brought to you by D’banj’s DB Records, which is scheduled for December 27 2012.

As you will or have watched in the video below, Big Sean has confirmed that he and Pusha T will be in Lagos at the Koko Concert and according to Special Ed (voice in the video), Idris Elba will be hosting the show.

 More information will be released soon on the other acts that will be performing at Koko Concert.


 

2Face Explains Why He Chose Annie Macaulay As His Wife

R&B icon 2Face Idibia has explained why he chose Annie Macaulay over his other baby mamas as his wife.  Tubaba as he is fondly called said, “Annie is my first and true love. I had known her before I met the other women in my life.

VIDEO: Capital F.E.M.I – Capital F.E.M.I

Kurukere breaks record of ringtone downloads by 3million subscribers

The hit-track, Kukere has broken the record for highest download for a single caller ring back tune in Nigeria with downloads by 3 million subscribers across Nigeria in just a few months.

VIDEO: Davido ft. Ice Prince – Feel Alright

VIDEO: Chuddy K – Brazilian Hair

VIDEO: Phyno ft. Olamide – GhostMode

I Can’t Stop Using Cocaine – Majek Fashek

“People must talk. But they make you popular; that’s the truth. You cannot fight the press, you cannot fight the media. They are the ones that will tell people what is going on, so I cannot fight the media. 

They said I’m crazy, I use cocaine. Well I still use cocaine. I dey blow my nose, I dey smoke my igbo. As I speak to you, I have cocaine in my pocket and in my house. I still dey use am. I can’t stop.

 How will you play music with a ‘normal eye’? You can’t be a good musician playing without getting high. Pastors dem dey high too. The truth is that you can’t be on the human level and give the message. The humans are looking up to you, so you must be super- human to live up to their expectations.” Majek Fashek

D’banj to give fans a Christmas to remember

Award winning artist and self acclaimed entertainer; D’banj has promised fans a Christmas holiday that would be rocked with concerts and entertaining stagemanship like never seen before even as his annual Koko concert begins it’s count down.

VIDEO: ASA – The Way I Feel

Veteran Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, has passed on at the age of 65.

Wednesday morning at the New Delhi hospital in India after battling with a prolonged aliment.   Enebeli Elebuwa passes on in India

Nigezie and Beat FM to sponsor Tonto Dike’s video

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has again hit it big,This time, getting a free video shoot as winner of the Win A Video competition organised by Magic Factory and Nigezie in partnership with Beat FM and Naija FM.

VIDEO: Omawumi – Stay Alive (Je Je Laye)

VIDEO: Nneka – Valley

R2Bees Back out of Concert Because Promoters Paid P-Square More

Tema-based hiplife duo R2Bees have announced they won’t be performing at today’s Malta Guinness sponsored Top of the World Concert at the Independence Square in Accra. 

 “Hello fans, sorry to announce to you we won’t be performing at tomorrow’s “Top of the world” concert due to misunderstanding with promoters,” a message posted on the group’s Facebook page on Friday afternoon, read: “The promoters, the Artists and most importantly you the fans can help change our music industry, refuse to be misled, support ur own. Thanks. “We’re happy to be the scapegoats, the blacksheep if our actions help change our pathetic music industry… CHANGE WILL COME. 

Davido To Launch O.B.O Clothing Line

Pop sensation Davido has plans to start his own clothing line in 2013. 

He announced this via Twitter, is set to work with shirt makers Cool Beans on the project. Sales will be available both online and in designated boutiques.

EME’S “BADDEST” CONCERT – December 21 2012

Empire Mates Entertainment, Nigeria’s leading record label, has announced that they will round up activities for the year with a ground breaking live-in concert tagged “The Baddest”.

VIDEO Premiere: Lágbájá – Omo Jayejaye

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Akin Ogungbe Dies At 78

The death has been reported of veteran actor, Akin Ogungbe who died in the early hours of today, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 78.

Zig Ziglar dies at 86

 Zig Ziglar passed from this world today after a short bout with pneumonia. Though his time on earth has ended, he is speaking with Jesus now in his heavenly home.  

The angels in heaven are rejoicing and his family is celebrating a life well lived.Ziglar was known for corporate training and motivational speeches that aimed to improve people's personal lives and careers.

His company includes more than a dozen other speakers who advocate "The Ziglar Way." Ziglar wrote more than 30 books, including "See You at the Top" and "Over the Top."

Stella Damasus denies dumping acting

It is no longer news that sultry actress turned singer, Stella Damasus, now lives in the capital city of Abuja. The popular actress who exolained reason for her relocation said, “Abuja makes her think properly’’ but sources persist that the main reason she did so was to pursue a number of projects she has been handling of late.

VIDEO: Ruggedman ft Terry G – PUSH

Omotola's Reality Show Begins Dec.6th

Omotola's reality show, ''The Real Me" will start showing on AfricaMagic Entertainment on the 6th of Dec. New episode starts every Thursday (18:30/21:00 CAT) for 13 weeks.

VIDEO: Ice Prince – More – (Prod By Chopstix)

Mercy Johnson, hubby jet out to the US

Heavily-pregnant Mercy Johnson and her husband were sighted last weekend at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. 

The amiable couple were on their way to the USA. Mercy is expected to be delivered of her first child in an American hospital. The couple does not want to take any chances. And it’s the wish of the top actress to have her baby in the US.”

Nigeria Dominates The Channel O Music Video Awards 2012 (View Winners’ List)

• Most Gifted Video of the Year: D’Banj – Oliver Twist.
• Most Gifted Male Video: D’Banj – Oliver Twist
• Most Gifted Female Video: Zahara – Loliwe
• Most Gifted Newcomer: Davido – Dami Duro
• Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring Video: P-Square – Chop My Money ft Akon & May D
• Most Gifted Dance Video: DJ Cleo – Facebook
• Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah & Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
• Most Gifted Afro Pop Video: BrymO – Ara
• Most Gifted Kwaito Video: EES ft Mandoza – Ayoba
• Most Gifted R&B Video: Flavour ft Tiwa Savage – Oyi (Remix)
• Most Gifted Hip Hop Video: Ice Prince – Superstar
• Most Gifted South Video: Cashtime Fam – Shut It Down (Stundee)
• Most Gifted West African Video: D-Black ft Mo’Cheddah – Falling
• Most Gifted East African Video:  AY ft Sauti Sol – I Don’t Want to Be Alone.
• *Special Recognition Award - Oskido*

Wande Coal denies floating record label

Marvin Record artiste, Wande Coal, has denied the rumour making the rounds that he is set to inaugurate his own record label called ‘Black Diamond’. 

TuFace Idibia embraces nightclub business

It is no longer news that Tuface has secretly married Annie McCauley, his long time girl friend and the mother of his daughter – Isabella.

Lara George gets baby girl

Award-winning singer of Ijoba Orun, Lara George, recently had her second child. Her first child is a boy and Lara is so elated after the safe delivery of her baby girl in America.

Lara, who studied architecture at the University of Lagos, Akoka, was a former member of the group Kush. Lara is happily married to Gbenga George, a legal practitioner and music entrepreneur. 

Mother and child are expected back from the USA soon. 

Video : P Square - Alingo

This video is like nothing you've seen before from P Square, they just keep raising up the bar. 

The video is fun packed, with fantastic dance steps and highly entertaining.

IT'S AWESOME. "P Square we back again" Video directed by mastery of Clarence Peters and the genius of Jude Engees Okoye.

Ini Edo speaks on divorce, N600m largesse

Top Nollywood actress, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, is currently enmeshed in controversies about her marriage and an alleged largesse from the Akwa Ibom State governor Godswill Akpabio.
 

Not mincing words and obviously angry, the actress spat fire at those paddling untrue stories about her.

VIDEO: FAZE – Akachukwu

Banky W returns! …releases new album

Listening to Olubankole Wellington aka Banky W, four years ago when he stormed the scene with his first single; a remix of Rihanna’s Umbrella which he styled Ebute metta, you could tell this was a star born to rule.

VIDEO: Terry G – So High

Olusola Saraki is Dead

Former Senate leader Dr. Olusola Saraki is dead. He died Wednesday morning in Lagos. He was aged 79.

VIDEO Premiere: EME ft Banky W, Skales, ShayDee – Sun Mo Mi

VIDEO: KEL – Give It To You ft W4

VIDEO: Wizkid Performs “Love My Baby” @ 1Xtra Live 2012!

VIDEO Premiere: DJ Zeez – Body Language

Vector ft Mavado – Born Leader

Nigerian rapper Vector teams with dancehall star Mavado in the video for the single “Born Leader.”

“Am a born leader, man a born leader, yes a hard man a go, hard as mi know and burn up all speedometer,” Mavado deejay.

New Video: Olamide – First Of All

Olamide is back with the most anticipated video FIRST OF ALL from his YBNL album. This video ticks all the right boxes in terms of sweet melody, bad ass dance steps and street credibility. First Of All, Go Down Low.......

Video: Davido Clears D’Banj Records Rumour & Dr Sid’s Taped Convo

Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London and had a sit down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O . 

Whilst talking about the making process of the album , he cleared up internet rumors of signing to db records ( D’banj records ) and how the infamous Dr Sid conversation got leaked on the net. 

 Enjoy!

Singer, 9ice Flaunts Son, Zion

Alapomeji Records boss and estranged husband of Toni Payne, Abolore Adigun Akande popularly known as 9ice has flaunted his son, Zion, from his marriage with Toni Payne. 

The proud father of Zion, who was reported to have had a set of twin from an Abuja-based lover, has kept his son in the custody of his wife, who he is separated from for two years now. 

News of their comeback emanated some months ago after it was reported that Toni Payne was visiting his Abule-Egba, Lagos home with a reported aim of taking Zion to see his father. 9ice married Toni Payne, whose birth name is Seun, at the peak of his career in 2009. In January 2010, 9ice reportedly announced his separation from his marriage to Toni Payne.

Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Video : Rihanna - Diamonds

Ghanaian Singer Becca’s Dad Disowns Her Over Plans To Marry Her Manager

Ghanaian journals are reporting that Ghana’s up and coming beautiful singer, Becca has been disowned by her father, Mr. Acheampong over the singer’s intention to reportedly marry her manager, Kiki Banson.

VIDEO: Ikechukwu – B.A.D.A

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Split

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have gone their separate ways.
 

The split happened last week, and distance and their busy schedules were a contributing factor.

Video Premiere: D’Banj – Bachelor

D’Banj is back with a brand new video for his single, “Bachelor”.

The video was directed by Sesan and D’Banj.

Nice one!

Date with Facebook friend lands student in hospital

Nkiruka Akabuogu fell from the third floor of a building after her date allegedly tried to rape her

Nkiruka Akabuogu, a 21-year-old student of the University of Lagos, has been hospitalised after she allegedly jumped from the third floor of a building in Lagos, to escaped being raped by a man she met on Facebook.

President Goodluck Jonathan says security is improving

Solicits for increased foreign investment from new envoys to the country

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said that Nigeria has made significant progress in meeting the country’s security challenges.

I don’t know any Boko Haram member –Buhari

The National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said he does not know any member of Boko Haram sect.

Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah Part Ways!

Eva Alordiah joined Trybe Records in May 2012, five months later, they are done! A statement from eLDee's record label below.

“Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her recording contract effective immediately. Trybe Records’ vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and releasing quality music.

Unfortunately, over the past 5 months, Eva’s vision has not aligned with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate. We wish Eva the best in her future endeavors and plan on continuing towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond.”

Terry G welcomes baby

Agbako master Terry G is a proud father as his UK based fiancee, Mimi Omoregbe has given birth to a baby boy in the UK.

VIDEO: Kay Switch – Oluwa Is Involved

VIDEO: Bracket ft Flavour – Beautiful Baby

PHOTO: Of Ice prince And His Son Jamal

Ice Prince shared this lovely photo of himself and his cute son Jamal. As a caring father, he accepted his responsibilities few months ago by confirming in an interview that he has a son and his name is Jamal. 

 Cute!

VIDEO: Wizkid on The Juice With Toolz

“In this revealing interview, the “Pop Prince of Africa” , Wizkid, speaks to Toolz about the past few months and how his career has grown internationally.

He also reveals all the juicy details about his new superstar friends, his love life as well as his long time crush on Genevieve Nnaji and addresses the rumors about a beef between him and Davido. If you’re already a fan, prepare to become a ‘Superfan!’”