WAHOLAAA'S TOP 10 SONGS OF 2010

2010 was a year of non-stop beats, sounds and rhythms in the Nigerian Music Industry. Our Radios and Televisions had a constant barage of songs and videos in our ears and faces on a daily basis. Some were super cool and some made us cringe and go- "ENOUGH!" 
And some caused serious "wahala" for the dancefloors at every party, wedding or club as both the young and old rocked in total abandon.
Based on constant radio airplay, TV play, Phone play, iPod play, People play and all available play (lol!), Here is the official top 10 song list for the year 2010 from waHOLAAA! to you:

1. Ice Prince – "Oleku"  – …This song had to be No 1 after I stopped once at a malam's shop and the song started playing from his phone. That's It. The song was just everywhere. The Prince of Cool made quite an entrance with this maaaad hit song of the year. He's certainly moved from low to apex and his accounts are fat and shapeless right about now."Feeling the Boi" has become the latest slogan on the naija scene and Brymo makes all the ladies shiver as he sweetly rings out this unforgettable hook with Mr Zamani harmonizing along. (Y'all didn know that was him, right?)
   Big Ups to Ice Prince Zamani, Brymo and the Choc family for being the #1 waHOLAAA! song of 2010.
   
   
   
2. 2face Idibia – "Implication" – One of the most popular songs of 2010. A serious club banger, no DJ turn table was complete without this song seeping from his wheels. Being the 1st single off his international release of his album "UNSTOPPABBLE", 2Face got every fan on an implicated frenzy with ease.

3. 2face Idibia –"Only Me"– The catchy yoruba chorus with its deep insightful meaning got across to the avid listener at the snap of the first line. Within the the first few weeks of the video release, the song was on the lips of every man, woman, boy and girl. Another hit from "The Unstoppable "Collection.
   
   
   
4. D’banj – "Mr Endowed" – The Koko Master did it again. Adding to the ever increasing naija slogan vocabulary, “Mr Endowed” took its spot in no time. A massive club banger backed up with a cool video. Talks of a remix with Snoop Dogg to be released early 2011.
   
   
5. Kas – "Fimile" – The well crafted and intentional off beat, off key tune caught everyone's attention  and everyone's feet. Wittingly coined as the "sharp sharp relationship break-up song", Fimile ran to the top of radio playlists in the heat of its release. A remix feat D'Banj and 2Face was released shortly afterwards.
   
   
   
6. Da Grin- "Pon Pon Pon" – The sudden demise of Da Grin brought a bleak moment in the Nigerian music Industry but it also shot up the sales of his just released album - CEO- at the time. The hit single off the album, "Pon Pon Pon" as well as other hit songs including "Kondo" could be heard on every street, every corner, every car, every phone as everyone remembered the musical prowess of Barrack O'Grin.
   
   
    
7.  Naeto C – "10/10" – The only MC with an MSC surely kept reminding us that it pays to stay on top of your grades as well as your career as he went to further his studies and got a Masters Degree, at the same time, dropping off another bonafide hit from his awaited debut album, "Super C".
   Truely we got no choice but to agree...He's in a 10/10 state of mind.
   
   
8. Goldie feat El Dee- "You Know It" – Goldie shook the industry with the release of her super hit single "You Know It". Everyone couldn't get enough of the stunning video and the infectious battle hook. Teaming up with hitmaker,ELDee surely gave her musical career a boost and gave her waning fans a new outlook on her music. PS: Didn't the ladies just love this one?
   
   
   
9. Wizkid – "Holla at ya Boy" – Young, Cute and with a lot of swag, the WizKid sure got the ladies swooning with this one. The single was an immediate hit at its release and once again, anoda slogan was born.
   
   
   
10. SugarBoy A1- "SwaggerMan Dope"/"BadMan"– Catching up on everyone real quick in all his sweetness is Wahala Media's boy wonder, SugarBoy A1.  First revealed, in the collaboration with ModeNine on "BadMan" and releasing his full song version which he tagged "SwaggerMan Dope",The HookMaster, as he's called, set the two tracks on fire. No matter which version was played at any event or gig with the SugarBoy on the mic, everyone sang along to the catchy hook, asking "the BadMan for that Bad Instrumental" and of cos, THEY GOT IT!.
    The video of "SwaggerMan Dope" is slated for release this January.

MUSIC: UPCOMING GIDI RAPPER, BASE ONE OUT WIT NU SINGLE "SURULERE"

Up coming Las Gidi rapper, Base One has been settin up ripples in the music underground scene for a while, with previously released singles such as "Five Fingas", "Kondo Tayin" and more due to his msuical resemblance to the Late Da Grin.
Now, the nu kid on the block, Base One has just released a nu hit single, "SURULERE", with cool flows and vibes that remind you of the yoruba laced rap; naija-flavored sound, that we've all come to love,and he brings it all alive once again.

A huge fan of Da Grin, Base One had plans to do a collaboration with the ace rapper before he passed on.
To commemorate his death, Base One created a duet version of Da Grin"s Pon Pon Pon with his own playful song "Ewure", which had the two of em,dropping bars back to back on the extended remix version of the hit track. (see video below)


Head bopping, feet tapping music is what Base One is bringing to the fresh musical waves of 2011. SURULERE was produced by Gray Jon'z and Xblaze (Nikki Laoye's producer/brother)
You'll definately keep your finger on the repeat button.

Download "SURULERE" by Base One here: http://www.speedyshare.com/files/26006244/Surulere.mp3

Listen to the Da Grin/Base One Duet below:

NIKKI LAOYE SCORES THE BIG 3-0 WITH THE LAUNCH OF “ANGEL 4 LIFE” PROJECT; NOTEBOOK LINE- “SCRIBBLES! By Nikki Laoye” & HER ALTER EGO, “PAPARRAZZI AUNTY”.

Whilst celebrating her 30^th birthday which she mischievously coined as “THE 3^RD SYMPHONY ON THE KEY OF O” at a private party which held at the SWE lounge, City Mall, Ikoyi on the 19^th of Dec 2010 , the charming songstress, Nikki Laoye, officially launched her three pet projects which had been kept under wraps for months.First is The “ANGEL 4 LIFE” PROJECT , a charity initiative created by Nikki, to raise funds and provide support services for the visually impaired community, orphanages and homes, local schools and needy individuals. Her first major beneficiary is the NigerWives Braille Production Centre, Kings College VI, who produce Braille books for blind students across Nigeria.  Adeola, a representative of the centre, who is visually impaired, was a guest at the party as well.

A survivor against all odds, Adeola of NigerWives Braille Production Centre

Other beneficiaries of the project include the Precious Pearls Orphanage, Egbeda; Modupe Cole Home; Prison’s Ministry of House on the Rock Church as well as some visually challenged individuals whom Nikki personally supports already and many more. Now Nikki is on a roll to urge as many people as she can, to support this cause and be “angels 4 life”, along with her.

To further support this project, Nikki has also designed her very first hardcover notebook from her stationery line - “Scribbles! By Nikki Laoye”.  These are a series of personally designed notebooks by Nikki and first out in print is a special A4L edition notebook, to be sold and its proceeds will go to the “ANGEL 4 LIFE” Project. The notebook, made in great print quality, was launched at the event.

Revealed at the party as well is Nikki’s alter ego, PAPARAZZI AUNTY. This is Nikki behind the camera lens as opposed to her being in front of the flashing lights. Taking up photography on a new level, Nikki has decided to take up her love for capturing images. She was recently the set photographer at the video shoot of upcoming R&B recording artiste, SugarBoy A1.

Nikki and the Rooftop Mcs

The celebrant, dressed as a modern day fairy princess with a crown and wand in tow, certainly got her wishes coming true as lots of her friends in the entertainment industry also showed up to support her including Weird Mc and her manager, Funke Kuti; Rooftop Mcs , Victoria of Silverbird TV; Tosin Martins; Eric of Idols Fame; Jafextra; Femi of GXploits; Jedi;  Adewole Ojo(Winner of AMBO 4); Liza-C; Adebola of MTN Project Fame 2010; Dizzy (former Hip on Tv presenter) and many of her friends and colleagues as well. 

Twas a Happy day with Weird Mc

The ever cute Funke Kuti in the building...



Surrounded by Fine Boys ('Femi of R&B group, GXploits and Wole Ojo (AMBO 4 winner)




The Cake with the logos of Nikki's projects

Nikki with friends, Biola and Adebola of Project Fame(right)




Tosin Martins and Nikki

 A party with a difference, Nikki turned all her guests into squealing kids for a while as lots of games including musical chairs, musical statues, charades and more were played amidst whoops, cheers and laughter with lots of food and cake.



Victoria (On-Air Personality of SilverBird Television)



Mr Tobun (Creative Producer of Dynamix on TV) and Jedi, the well-fed Comedian of Nigeria

 A fun filled day and definitely a beautiful symphony it was for Nikki as she set up a new landmark for herself, just before the end of the year.

CHRISTINE'S GOT HER "LIFE UNDER CONSTRUCTION"

After years of challenges and numerous failed promises, Christine Ben-Ameh is finally ready to officially stamp her presence and make an impression on the domestic and international R & B scene with the release of her debut album , "LIFE UNDER CONSTRUCTION" on the 31st of December, 2010.

With previously released singles such as "I'm a Star", "Ungraceful", "Mary Jane" feat Skales (of Banky W's EME camp), the album tells the tale of a life under construction in its purest form, with tales of love, of struggles, of personal growth, and finally, triumphs.

Born 16^th October, in the mid 80’s, Christine has been actively involved with music from her earlier years with various stints in choirs, going on to record her first music demo in 2003 which didn’t garner much of an audience as she was still fairly fresh on the scene. From that point, Christine has been working steadily to get her music brand publicly recognized.

Enrolling at the University of Jos towards a Mass communications undergraduate degree, Christine had the opportunity in 2005 to participate in and eventually win a promo talent hunt put together by telecommunications company MTN, and a year later in 2006, participate in the national singing competition and reality show “Nokia First Chance” which she likewise won, creating an initial fan base eager to support Christine and her music.

Since then, Christine has spent her time honing her singing, songwriting talents, recording and gearing up for the release of her debut album, “Life Under Construction”.

And now, with the assistance of a sponsor in the States, Canadian management company, GroundZeroMGMT and Nigerian promotions company, S.H.A.R.E. PR, Christine has a dedicated team behind her, wholly focused on pushing her music, both within Nigeria and internationally.

As a complete body of work, the "Life Under Construction" project promises more than just easy listening, but presents an experience through the eyes, heart and mind of Christine.

To buy Christine's Life Under Construction Album online, visit http://www.notjustok.com/2010/12/31/christina-life-under-construction/

FUJI MAESTRO, ALHAJI AYINDE BARRISTER IS GONE!

Fuji Maestro, Alhaji Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Balogun, popularly known as Barrister or Barry Wonder is dead. He died  at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London after a long battle with his health in the past few months.
He was 62. His death was confimed by one of his sons, Wale, popularly known as Barry Showkey, who spoke to the Nigerian Tribune from London.

About three months ago, Barrister was admitted to a German hospital,Before this, he had undergone surgery at an Indian hospital, but on his return to Nigeria, he developed some complications, and he travelled to Germany for further medical treatment.
While in Germany, news filtered through that Barrister had died. That news shook his fans and artistes who looked up to him for guidance, but he quickly came out to debunk the death rumour with his daughter, Barry Made also standing up against her father's death rumors.

Barrister was the creator of Fuji music in Nigeria.
Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun was born in Lagos on February 9, 1948. After creating a genre of music, he named it Fuji, which he got from Mount Fuji, the Japanese Mountain of love. Fuji is a combination of the Were beat, Juju, Apala and traditional Yoruba praise poems.
Upon his discharge from the army, where he fought in the Nigerian civil war, Barrister formed his musical group, The Supreme Fuji Commanders.
One of his most popular albums "FUJI GARBAGE", rocked the nation for years.

Barrister, also known as Alhaji Agba, touched the lives of his fans in one way or the other through his music.
According to Yinka Ayefele, “the death of Sikiru Ayinde Barrister is still a shock to me. He was a great man and he created the Fuji music that is waxing stronger by the day. May God grant him eternal rest.

Former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, described his death as a big loss to the country. Oyinlola, in a statement, on Thursday, said, the death of Barrister had left the nation poorer, just as it had robbed the entertainment industry of one of its pillars.

The Oyo State governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, said the late Sikiru Ayinde would be missed for the message of his lyrics.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Public Communications, Dotun Oyelade, the governor said the deceased was a world class entertainer when he was alive.
 

NIKKI LAOYE PRESENTS "THE 3RD SYMPHONY ON THE KEY OF O"

This Sunday marks a very special day and a significant landmark for Nikki Laoye as she'll be celebrating another year of life and prosperity in a special event she's tagged - "THE 3RD SYMPHONY ON THE KEY OF O".

Asides from heating up the dancefloor and all the chop-chop, Nikki will be launching three of her baby projects on that day including THE ANGEL 4 LIFE PROJECT, (same title as her debut album), which is aimed at getting others to join up with her and be the angels some people will ever know.

More on this will be revealed on the 19th of December, 2010 at her private birthday party, strictly by invitation.

Don't worry..you'll get all this gist from Waholaaa!! Am keeping my ears to the ground for this one..hehe!!

So we at Wahala Media, wish our very own Nikki Laoye a year of greatness and increase ahead.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NIKKI

SANTA'S SPECIAL GIFT- "A1'S SWAGGERMAN DOPE VIDEO"

The video for A1's hit single "SwaggerMan Dope" was shot recently by video director, Sesan.
A1 came to the limelight with his catchy hook on ModeNine's BadMan collaboration, an arrangement created by A1's ceo/producer, Desiimurl. And now, with his own full song version tagged "SwaggerMan Dope", the Sugarboy A1 is about to hit your screens this holiday season.
Watch out for the best christmas gift yet!!

SNEAKPEEK PHOTOS FROM THE SHOOT
(COURTSEY: NIKKI LAOYE FOR PAPARAZZI AUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY)



A1 getting his swag on!





She say "BadMan, Gimme Bad Instrumental"





A1 and his CEO/Producer, Desiimurl




Baddest Boi from the shores of Nigeria, Des says




Too Hot...You can't touch this!