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!



The WOW! Fair: A Potpourri of Bargains, Relaxation and Networking..holds tomorrow!!!

Would you like an early start to your Christmas shopping? Would you love the place to be accessible, the ambience great and your family and friends in attendance with the opportunity to network whilst getting it done? The WOW! Fair is the place that will take care of those knotty questions of what to buy, where and when. Not only that the prices will be reasonable and affordable too. Yep, not something you get when the festive season is upon us.

There are so many WOW! stuff you cannot miss! Total Beauty trained dermatologists will be on hand to give you customised advice about your skin and the products best suited for it. Avi – Tai has beautiful feminine underwear, lingerie and nightwear that will wow the senses! They will make you feel good beneath the outer layers. Mushroomlike is a composite haven that caters to night-time wear, shoes and other accessories. LSV Fabric will cater to the indigenous flavour and also the more exotic requirements for fashion aficionadas. Pearl 1130 is a budding couture designer that will excite your taste buds with their mouth watering collection of clothes and leather wear. That massage you’ve been putting off since January is also within reach at the WOW! Fair.

Watch out for Chocolates’ chic, classy and cosmopolitan ready to wear line that will give the added oomph you need with every outfit this Christmas! Did we forget to mention the total makeovers, delightful male watches and other great accessories? Bargain finds of jeans, perfumes, diffusers, baby wear, baby accessories and much more will be within reach of fingers, pockets and wallets! Family, friends and networking opportunities also abound at the event.

The WOW! Team realises that living a sustained and healthy lifestyle is a challenge for us in the 21^st century, and has also included a team of experienced doctors to help address some of the more pressing issues and questions we might have about our health, lifestyles and the various health fads.

The great mood and collections on offer are not something you can afford to miss this festive season! There will be titbits and munchies to ensure that your energy level is at an even keel for the duration. Pop in with your family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances for a bubbly time out and worthwhile shopping.

Venue: The Place –45 Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja.

Time: 11 am – 6pm

Date:Saturday, November 27^th 2010

For more information/enquiries

Call 08034742593,08097291357 and 08023563721

VIDEO: THE NAIJA DIVA WITH A 'GREEN KPALI' - INTRODUCING "LOLO"

I'm a Nigerian and I am proud to be a great part of this beautiful green land. Well, am not alone cos so is LOLO,  the new Naija Diva on the block.
With a new single and a beautiful video, she stands bold and speaks up for every Nigerian who's been abused and harrased while travelling overseas,just because of our "Green Kpali"...simply means "The Nigerian Green Passport".
Lolo’s dream is to spread a socially-conscious message through her music, with a particular focus on the ‘Proudly Naija’ culture and brand.
The song ‘Green Kpali (Naija 4 Life) features Wordsmith and Mr. Green and the video, with its great animations is directed by Gbenga Salu.
All Lolo wants to do now is spread the good message and reaffirm our identity as proud Nigerians across the globe. 

You Go, Girl...yes o, cos as for me too, I NO DEY SHAME TO CARRY GREEN KPALI EEEEH!!

          Video Directed by Gbenga Salu

READY! LIGHTS! AND ACTION!! AS THE SUGARBOY "A1" STANDS BEFORE THE CAMERAS!!

You know the song, I know the song..even the birds by my window are chirping away to the song. LOL!!That catchy hook on the great collaboration with Modenine- "Bad Man", a song that earned Modenine "Lyricist on the Roll" for the upteen time at the Hip Hop World Awards 2010.
The voice behind it... A1 aka The SugarBoy.

Recently, with his management deal with uprising entertainment company, Wahala Media Entertainment,  A1's been serving out the new dish of his own version of the song tagged "SwaggerMan Dope" in different musical expressions of Ragga, RnB and hard core Reggae,with major airplays on radio stations worldwide . His Producer/CEO , Desiimurl is the main chef behind all the mad beats ranging from the version with ModeNine and A1's version...which is an arrangement designed by both parties.

And now all is set for the main dessert as the video shoot of this amazing first single will be taking place tomorrow, Saturday the 20th of November, 2010.
Each spoonful of the SugarBoy is laced with pure melodic sweetness and judging by the shrieking responses of his numerous female fans and crowd at his excellent performances at the 2010 Felabration Concert, 2Shotz Album Launch and many others, A1 is gonna keep you asking for more.

Keep a date with this page.....Wahala Media's in the kitchen!!!

Video - "BadMan" with ModeNine 

AS YOU CAN "C", NAETO C JUST GOT AN MSC !!!

Yes Boss!!! On the 17th of November, 2010, Naeto C graduated with an MSc in Energy Economy. This was confirmed by Storm 360 in a statement released by the company.

From Storm 360 (released on 17th November,2010) :
Storm 360 is proud to announce that today Nov 17th, Naeto C graduates with his Msc in Energy Economics from the University of Dundee, one of the leading energy schools in the world. Naeto C represents positive action and practical solutions he chose his course of study so he can add value to the chronic power shortages in Nigeria.
From an informed position, he is now qualified to discuss the knotty issues concerning power distribution, generation and solutions for Nigeria at any level and it is this balance that makes him unique. Naeto C, on Nov 4th, in Johannesburg was crowned King of African Hip Hop @ the Channel O Music Video Awards where his video for the Dokta Frabz produced “Ako Mi Ti Poju” was rewarded with Best Hip Hop Video for 2010.

This video was shot on location in Johannesburg and directed by Bobby Boulders, and in many ways these two results culminate in the realization of two major goals. Naeto C managed to stay focused on his master’s program and has graduated with distinction and of course he remains one of the most sought after and relevant artists in Africa as this most recent award testifies.
In this same week his current single, "Ten Over Ten", which is already assuming anthemic status is being released to the major UK markets and also he is graduating today.

We are proud of him and proud of his humility and his talent. He, to our mind, represents the new modern African youth- Focused, Professional, Multi-tasking and Built to win. Naeto constantly pushes the limits of what was previously thought possible and again he has made history in his own unique way.
Join us to celebrate this unique talent, a positive story we can all embrace and one of our best young talents and minds who demand your respect.
As this phase closes with the graduation ceremony today, it's more work,no play for Naeto C as he hurries to complete his album for a xmas delivery to his fans all over the world, the album titled "Super C Season" represents a change in direction, and we will invite u all to witness the advent of Super C Season.

And we at Wahala Media say- Congratulations, you are mouthed, Naeto C.... 10/10 Gbam!! Yes Boss!!

VIDEO: MO'CHEDDAH'S GOT YA ON A ROLL!!

Mo'Cheddah has definately been the hot chic sensation of the year. With numerous award nominations, grabbing the Channel O for the Most Gifted Female Video for her first official single,"If You Want Me" and now rocking our ears with her brand nu debut album, "Franchise Celebrity"...Phew!! we just can't get enough of this amazing young lady.
And now she gives us a new outlook to the visual expression of music with the video to her latest single," Ko Ma Roll", showing off the streets of Lagos, the gaping jaws every artiste would get once you step into the popular Lagos transport system known as the BRT bus (haha! that was one of my best scenes) and of cos, the "Owambe" parties with the uniform "Aso Ebi" clothes worn by family and friends (typically Nigerian...LOL!)
Great Video, Great Direction by GiNi (the same director behind Da Grin's Pon Pon Pon)
So all my people, KO MA ROLL joor!!!
Nice one, Mo...we luving it!!

Video Directed by GiNi

A BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOFTOP MCS

Have you been to a concert where you get the chance to ask your favorite artistes absolutely any question in between the show?
Then be at  "A BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOFTOP MCS"..happening today at The Dome (aka This Present House), Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1 (end of Admiralty Way)

Gate Opens 6pm, Pre-Show starts from 6.30pm-7pm
RMC's Show will run from 7pm - 9pm
It's FREE (Don't we all just love that part right there? LOL!)

This show is brought to you by the Rooftop Company with support from This Present House, TWB, Audio Visual First, Live Mechanics, SoundCity Music Channel

Hey, Psssst!! Nikki Laoye will be there and with the Rooftop Mcs, there will be plenty "Taka Sufeing"...don't miss it!!

SMOOTH 98.1FM PRESENTS THE LOVE MUSIC, LOVE LIFE LUXURY CONCERT FEATURING ANGIE STONE, RICHARD BONA, GERALD ALBRIGHT AND MANY MORE

In what promises to be an elegant night of captivating performances and the first of a series of concerts to storm Lagos, Smooth 98.1FM will be hosting the Love Music, Love Life Luxury concert on November 12, 2010 at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites.The concert will feature international soul and jazz performing artists including Angie Stone,Gerald Albright, and Richard Bona featuring Mike Stern, while also showcasing rising Nigerian artists of the same genre including Bez, Tiwa Savage, and Pure &Simple.                                                       


  Angie Stone

Angie Stone has surprised audiences, peers, critics, and the music industry as a whole for the past three decades. Her music journey has encompassed neo-soul, R& B, jazz, and more. She has an uncanny ability with each new recording to hit audiences with something they don’t see coming as she is doing with her newly released 5th album, Unexpected, a diverse blend of colors and styles. Angie Stone is a household name in many Nigerian homes and will certainly bring a chic appeal to the concert.






  Richard Bona

Described as “one of the best bassists on the planet”, Richard Bona has set a name for himself in the jazz industry. From an interesting background of living in his village in rural Cameroon and making his own musical instruments to travelling to Paris and then New York, without being able to speak, Richard Bona has relentlessly pursued his music career to much acclaim. He has worked with an illustrious list of music artists and legends includingLarry Coryell, Michael and Randy Brecker, Steve Gadd, Bob James, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Georges Benson, Bobby McFerrin, Brandford Marsalis, Sadao Watanabe (as a producer), Chaka Khan, and Harry Belafonte. He is an electrifying stage performer and will be sure to astonish and fully entertain the audience.


  Mike Stern

This five-time GRAMMY nominee has been deemed one of the best guitarists on the planet. Mike Stern has set himself apart as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation with a career that spans three decades. He has performed with great musicians including Richard Bona and The Yellow Jackets. Featuring in Richard Bona’s quartet, Mike Stern will be a great delight for the audience







  Gerald Albright

This impressive saxophonist’s contemporary and straight-ahead collections have established him as a prominent artist. He was one of ten saxophonists to perform at President Clinton’s inauguration and is not a stranger to this caliber of events.
Gerald Albright has sold over one million albums in the U.S. alone. He produces his own music and features on bass guitar, keyboards, flutes, drum programming, and background vocals. He is best described as the “musician’s musician and will be sure to entertain the audience.





  Bez Idakula

Bez, a young, charismatic guitarist took the Nigerian music scene by storm with “alternative soul, an understated and unusual hybrid of soul, jazz and R&B music” which has set him apart.  His songs are “modern acoustic gems” that are on the same wavelength with the likes of John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, and John Legend. Bez is a natural stage performer with a “playful stage presence”. He is already a favorite on the Nigerian music scene and will certainly win the heart of the audience.
For more on Bez, check out his myspace page: www.myspace.com/bezidakula


  Tiwa Savage

Described as a “beautiful, naturally gifted songwriter, electrifying performer with a voice that is as sweet as honey”, Tiwa Savage is ready to introduce and share her music with the world.  An avid songwriter, signed with SONY ATV, Tiwa has written songs for many artists including Fantasia's "Collard Greens & Cornbread" and songs on Letoya Luckett’s upcoming album. Tiwa, a scholarship recipient and graduate of Berklee College of Music, has sung backup for artists including Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Emma Bunton (Spice Girls), Kelly Clarkson, Blu Cantrell, Andreas Bocelliand has background vocal credits on Whitney Houston’s album, I Look to You.She has also shared the stage with Sting, The Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams, Destiny’s Child and others.She is sure to delightfully serenade the audience with her smooth vocals.
For more on Tiwa Savage, check out her myspace page: www.myspace.com/tiwasavage

The Love Music, Love Life luxury concert promises to change the face of entertainment in Lagos and introduceadult contemporary genres of music to an eagerly awaiting and expectant audience. It will be a night of non-stop entertainment for a mature and discerning audience. The concert sponsor is Guaranty Trust Bank and it is supported by Arra Vineyards, Eko Hotel & Suites, AVIS, and UNIC Insurance.

 

About Smooth 98.1FM

Smooth 98.1 FM is the first digital radio station owned by Fenchurch Media and Broadcasting Network Limited. It is a 24-hour, regional and commercial music station, which is broadcast within an Adult Contemporary Radio (ACR) format over the 98.1 MHz frequency in Lagos. It offers a mix of soul, rhythm, and jazz.

For more information contact:Aderonke Adebanjo, Brand and Marketing Communications Executive, 01-448-9977 or events@smooth981.fm

NIKKI LAOYE IS THE GUEST CELEBRITY JUDGE FOR THE GLO NAIJA SINGS' LOVE SONGS EDITION

Stunning Christian Contemporary recording artist, Nikki Laoye was the Celebrity Guest Judge in the Love Edition of the ongoing music reality talent series, Glo Naija Sings this past week.
With Niniola dropping out for personal reasons and Moses being the first officially voted out of the competition, the Top 8 comprising of  Boma, Da Brodas, Rasine, Ekeng, Shedrack, Casey, Najite, Peace stormed the stage with wonderful perfomances of great popular love songs at the show that night.

Marked with its usual hillarious comments from the audience at the end of each contestant's performance, the show was sealed with constructive criticism and observations by the guest celebrity judge of the week, Nikki Laoye.
Her Highlights for the night were Ekeng (for being a matured singer with diction, expression all on point); Da Brodas (for their soothing harmony blends which give rise to goose bumps) and Rasine (asides from having the same hair-do as Nikki, she got so much passion and her song expression is highly convincing)
Her Lowlight for the night was Peace; for depending too much on the backing vocals and not taking complete charge of her song.
The Resident Judge,Tosin Martins, called Ekeng, the masterful one and Rasine - the sneaky one rising up from the back in no time. He also tagged Peace as his lowlight for the night.
It was a great show but the heat is still on, for the road to the grand prize of a 100,000 US Dollars can be full of many twists and turns.
So keep voting for your favorite contestants by sending their numbers to 33364 or vote on the Naija Sings website.


Great job, Nikki. The Wahala Media Family is proud of you. Thumbs up, gal.

Links and Info:

- Top 8 Celebrity Guest Judge: "Nikki Laoye"-
http://naijasings.dstv.com/News/72/Get-Some-Laoye-Love


- Watch the excerpt of the show with Nikki Laoye
stating her highlights and lowlights of the Great Love Songs Edition of Glo Naija Sings: http://naijasings.dstv.com/video/play.aspx?vid=8583

- Watch all Nikki's pre-interviews on the Glo Naija Sings website:

"Meet Nikki Laoye"- http://naijasings.dstv.com/video/play.aspx?vid=8496

"What Nikki Laoye is looking for"-
http://naijasings.dstv.com/video/play.aspx?vid=8497

"Nikki's Tips" - http://naijasings.dstv.com/video/play.aspx?vid=8498

For more information on Glo Naija Sings, log on to www.mnetafrica.com/naijasings

VIDEO: LARA GEORGE IS SHOUTING "HALLELUYAH" ALL THE WAY!!

Everyone loves a bag of goodies and so do i. And that's what i call Lara George's self titled sophomore album....a beautiful bag of goodie tunes- "Run with you", "Ko le baje", "Komasi" and many more, adding more color to the huge success of her first album which included the major hit single,"Ijoba Orun"
Now Lara George has released a third video for the bubbly praise track "Halleluyah" featuring Patricia King Uwaje of Midnight Crew. Directed by Wudi on the streets of Lagos with interesting cameos by Obiwon, Bouqui, Tosin Martins, Lamboginny as they handled different musical instruments on the bandstand set of the video.

The video can be described in two words....Simple and Beautiful. So i call it a "Simply Beautiful" piece of art.
Watch out for "Komasi" video coming soon PLUS... two more exciting video singles
Video Directed by Wudi Awa

BANKY W, DIPP, NIKKI LAOYE LEAD THE NOMINATION LISTS FOR NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2010

The nominees list for Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2010 has been released and this year, Banky W tops the list with four nominations – three for ‘Strong Ting’ video and the fourth for ‘Lagos Party’ video.   Singer/dancer, Dipp, also gets four nominations for his electrifying new video ‘Pop Up Selecta’
Female artistes - Kefee, Goldie bag 3 nominations as well as Wahala Media's Artiste, Nikki Laoye having three nominations in Best Afro HipHop, Best Gospel and Best New Director(Frizzle) for the second video off her debut album, "Taka Sufe (Snap & Whistle)", a song which featured Rooftop Mcs and her older brother, Rap2Sai.

Other nominees on this year’s list include Bouqui, Dagrin, Mode Nine, Eva, Sound Sultan, Timaya, Jess Jagz, Goldie, Mike Anyasodo, Contradiction and General Pype.
The NMVA is the pioneer music video awards in Nigeria and it is hosted by the Cally Ikpe led Callivision Network.
This year's award is scheduled to hold at the New Expo Hall, Lagos on the 28th November, 2010.
The NMVA is the pioneer music video awards in Nigeria and kicked off its first edition in 2007. It is hosted by the Cally Ikpe led Callivision Network.

Voting for all categories can only be done online at www.livebeats.net/nmva/vote.html

1. BEST AFRO HIP-HOP
ZAAKI CATCH FIRE
LYNXXX CHANGE YOUR PARADE
RAW O CHUKWU
NIKKY LAOYE TAKA SUFE
DAGRIN PON, PON, PON

2. BEST MAIN STREAM HIP-HOP
BOUQUI TAKE YOU AWAY
JESSE JAGZ JAGO
MODENINE RHYME TIGHT
YOUNG HANZ DISPLAY
OVER DOSE ALUJO

3. BEST CONTEMPORARY AFRO
KEFEE THANK GOD
EVA NA SO
SOUND SULTAN 2010
SOLID STAR ONE IN A MILLION
TIMAYA PLANTAIN BOY

4. BEST AFRO POP
D’BANJ ENDOWED
2FACE ONLY ME
GOLDIE YOU KNOW IT
BANKY W LAGOS PARTY
WANDE COAL WHO BORN THE MAGA

5.BEST REGGAE/ DANCE- HALL
MAHEEDA DUTTY WINE
GENERAL PYPE CHAMPION
AFRICAN CHINA IF YOU LOVE SOMEBODY
CODE READ PATRICIA
RUFFMAN BEAUTIFUL

6.BEST GOSPEL
KEFEE THANK GOD
KSB TURN ME AROUND
MANIE- X JUST LIKE YOU
NIKKY LAOYE TAKA SUFE
ANNIE COME AND SEE

7.BEST R ‘N’ B
BANKY W - STRONG TING
IBIYEMI - DON’T LEAVE ME
FEMI - BABY I GOT IT
MIKE - FINE, FINE LADY
ESSENCE FT. JAYWON - FACE BOOK LOVE

8.BEST HIGH- LIFE
EEDRIS - CALABAR GIRL
BRACKET - ADA OWERRI
J MARTINS - EVA
GBOOF - KWASA

9.BEST USE OF ANIMATION
T.W.O - I NEED SOMEONE
ALEC GODWIN - YOU AND I
WORKERMAN MOVEMENT - SWAGGER THIS, SWAGGER THAT

10.BEST USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY
KAFFY - OMO GIDI
DIPP - POP OFF SELECTA
WANDE COAL - WHO BORN THE MAGA
STYL PLUS - READY TO GO

11.BEST FUJI MUSIC VIDEO
DEKUNLE FUJI - OLUWA FUNMILAYO
FAITH AJIBOYE - JOMI LOJU

12.BEST AFRO BEATS MUSIC VIDEO
LAGBAJA - SOBOLATION
FELA - VIVA AFRICA
ISRAEL - YES, AMEN

13.BEST DIRECTOR
WUDI
CLARENCE
MEX
SESAN

14.BEST EDITOR
CLARENCE PETERS
WUDI AWA
GBENGA SALU
DJ TEE
MEX

15.BEST INDIGENOUS CONCEPT
KEFEE - THANK YOU
ISRAEL ABIARA - YES, AMEN
VIVIEN - IJO
IMAGE - NOT AFRAID

16.BEST VIDEO BY A NEW ARTISTE
SOLID STAR - ONE IN A MILLION
MIKE ANYASODO - FINE, FINE LADY
YOUNG HANZ - DISPLAY
MOCHEDDAH - IF YOU WANT ME
MESHACK - FEELING INSIDE

17.BEST SOFT- ROCK VIDEO
CONTRADICTION - DREAMS (PLACES TOGO)
DJINEE - OVER KILLING
MAD-ONNA - TAMARA
HO SMITH - BROWN SUGAR

18.BEST USE OF EFFECT
DIPP - POP OFF SELECTA
DJINEE - OVER KILLING
D’BANJ - ENDOWED
MANIE-X - JUST LIKE YOU
ZAAKY - CATCH FIRE

19.VIDEO OF THE YEAR
GOLDIE - YOU KNOW IT
2FACE - ONLY ME
BANKY W - STRONG TING
D’BANJ - ENDOWED
DIPP - POP OFF SELECTA

20.BEST PRODUCER
KENNIS MUSIC
EMPIRE MATES RECORDS
EFFYZZIE ENTERTAINMENT
MO’ HITS RECORDS

21.BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
CLARENCE PETERS - (GOLDIE-YOU KNOW IT)
TOSIN IGHO - (IBIYEMI-DON’T LEAVE ME)
SESAN - (D’BANJ- ENDOWED)
AK ONE - (KAFFY- OMO GIDI)
GBENGA SALU - (KSB- TURN ME AROUND)

22.MOST POPULAR MUSIC VIDEO IN EUROPE
MO EASY - RED CARPET
ADASHOOK - NAIJA GIRL
166FAMILY - JEUN LO
JJC - WE ARE AFRICANS
DK - WAA LAST

23.BEST USE OF COSTUME
GOLDIE - YOU KNOW IT
BANKY W - STRONG TING
XTACY - E GO BETA
DIPP - POP OFF SELECTA
KAFFY - OMO GIDI

24.BEST NEW DIRECTOR
GINI - (DAGRIN -PON, PON, PON)
FRIZZLE - (NIKKY LAOYE-TAKASUFE)
JAMES OLUDARE - (MAHEEDA -DUTTY WINE)
KEMI ADETIBA - (BANKY W-LAGOS PARTY)

Congratulations to our very own Nikki Laoye and all other nominees. May the most voted one win...
So start voting for your favorite artistes NOW!!

YES O! EVERYTHING NA DOUBLE DOUBLE as PSQUARE RELEASE NEW VIDEO - "GIMME DAT" AND THE SQUARE VILLA !!

Africa’s singing duo, Psquare are back with a new video “Gimme that” from their “Danger” album.
Great Album Sales, Endless Tours....trail these brothers and they "no dey tire eeheh oh oh oh!!"
With their recent inclusion into the GLO Ambassadors family and the multi million naira home they've recently built and pimped exqusitely, it's obvious these pair are doing really well for themselves.
Take a look for yourself!!

The Pool at Square Villa

Steinway Piano in the Living Room

Front view of Square Villa

Nice video and a Lovely House u got here, P2...a pool party invite sometime soon?? LOL!!

Video Directed by Jude Okoye

EVENTS: MTV, ZAIN UNVEIL NOMINATIONS FOR "MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS WITH ZAIN 2010"

Awards! Awards !! and more Awards!!!. The Channel O music video awards holds today, the Sound City Music Video Awards 2010 is around the corner as well as the Nigerian Music Video Awards.
Coming up soon in the world of music award events and joining up on the list is the MTV Africa music awards (MAMA Awards)

MTV Networks Africa and Zain have recently announced the nominations for the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). The nominees for the annual poll of young African’s music tastes were announced at a star-studded celebration at De Marquee, Lagos, Nigeria, attended by artists, nominees, celebrities and VIPs including 2Face, Sasha and Mo Cheddah on the 30th of October 2010.
The nominations were revealed by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, Andre Beyers, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Group and Rajan Swaroop, CEO, Zain Nigeria.

Andre Beyers, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Africa, commented that  “The nominations today have shown the universality of music and the fact all genres strike a chord and a cross-over appeal with Africa’s youth regardless of their nationality.

According to Alex Okosi of Mtv Base, “This year’s MAMA is even more representative of the growth of the pan-African music scene and the added emphasis on Lusophone and Francophone artists makes this the most exciting MAMA nominations race that we have seen so far. We congratulate all the artists on their nominations and wish them success on December 11th in. Lagos.”

The MAMA 2010 nominees are:

Best VideoFally Ipupa – Sexy dance (DRC)
P-Square f/t J. Martins- E No Easy (Nigeria)
The Parlotones – Life Design (South Africa)
Banky W – Strong Ting (Nigeria)

Brand:NewMo Cheddah (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Muthoni (Kenya)
JoJo (Gabon)

Artist of The Year2 Face (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Jozi (South Africa)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Song Of The YearD’Banj – Fall In Love (Nigeria)
Liquideep – Fairytale (South Africa)
JR – Show Dem (South Africa)
Banky W – Lagos Party (Nigeria)

Best AnglophoneSarkodie (Ghana)
Wande Coal (Nigeria)
Daddy Owen (Kenya)
Big Nuz (South Africa)

Best FrancophoneFally Ipupa (DRC)
Awadi (Senegal)
DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
Ba Ponga (Gabon)

Best Lusophone
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Paul G (Angola)
Cabo Snoop (Angola)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)

Best GroupP-Square (Nigeria)
Radio & Weasle (Uganda)
Teargas (South Africa)
P-Unit (Kenya)

Best FemaleSasha (Nigeria)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nneka (Nigeria)
Barbara Kanam (DRC)

Best Male
2 Face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Wande Coal (Nigeria)

Best InternationalRihanna (USA)
Drake (USA)
Eminem (USA)
Rick Ross (USA)

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 is sponsored by Zain in association with MasterCard.
Arik Air is the official airline partner of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain.

NEWS: THE 25TH THAT NEVER HAPPENED - "REMEMBERING THE CEO- DAGRIN"

25th of October 2010 came along like every other day but to Mr. and Mrs. Olaniyi Abolaji Olaonipekun, friends, fans and family- It was a day to remember and celebrate the birth of a great star now gone to sleep...DAGRIN

Da Grin, formerly known as Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun would have turned a year older on the 25th of October 2010, instead we are left to remember the enigma that passed through the earth for a brief moment before moving on to the other side.
He passed away on April 22nd, 2010, after complications from a car accident,eight days before as the late rapper’s car ran into a parked lorry in front of Alakara Police station, Mushin. He was buried amidst throngs of thousands of fans at Ebony Private Vault, Atan cemetary on Friday April 30th, 2010.
Dagrin ,26, was a recording artiste, songwriter, rapper and performer. He was signed to his own label Missofunyin Entertainment and managed by Edlyne.
His sophomore album, THE CEO, got mad attention and quadrupled in sales after his demise and the speaker-banging chart burster single off the album- "Pon Pon Pon" keeps gathering more and more awards as the year rolls by.

Close friend YQ, has dedicated “Miss You” a tribute song composed by him for Dagrin, taken from his current album, "I AM YQ."
In YQ’s words: “Dagrin remains evergreen in my heart- a true friend and a brother things are not the same without him here, but I’ll continue do all i can to keep his footprints alive, i miss him a lot”

HIS LYRICS..still on the lips of every boy and girl on the streets; HIS MUSIC....still playing on every DJ's turntable; HIS VOICE...loud and clear through the speakers on every corner.

Da Grin, you will greatly be missed and you'll always be dear to the hearts of the entire Wahala Media Family.
We love you and we remember you today...sleep on beloved!!

                      Video: Da Grin's PON PON PON

EVENTS: CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2010 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Avril, Samini, Mo'Cheddah, Tolumide, Sasha P, D-Black & Kwaku-T, Nameless, Zeus, Becca, Lizha James, Anselmo Ralph, J-Town are amongst the nominees for the 2010 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards
The 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards is set to take place on Thursday 4 November at the Sandton Convention Center.
People can vote via SMS [SMS the artist code to the number +27 83 920 8406, on the web (www.mva.channelo.tv) or on their mobile phones [channelo.tv or on MXiT].
Vote today at http://mva.channelo.tv/

Below are the 2010 MVA Nominees:

1 MOST GIFTED MALE VIDEO SMS CODE
WANDE COAL (Nigeria) BUMPER TO BUMPER 1A
BANKY W (Nigeria) STRONG TING 2A
ZEUS (Botswana) CHAMPAGNE MUSIC 3A
BLACK COFFEE (South Africa) FT.ZAKES BANTWINI JUJU 4A
K’NAAN (Somalia) T.I.A 5A

2 MOST GIFTED FEMALE VIDEO
WITNESS (Tanzania) ATTENTION PLEASE 1B
KENNY SAINT BROWN (Nigeria) FT DA GRIN TURN ME AROUND 2B
MO’CHEDDAH (Nigeria) FT.OTHELLO IF YOU WANT ME 3B
THEMBI SEETE (South Africa) FREE 4B
LIZHA JAMES (Mozambique) FT. LOYISO VOU TE ATACAR 5B

3 MOST GIFTED NEWCOMER
OCTAVE COUPLET (South Africa) FT. HYDRO DO UR THANG 1C
DJINEE (Nigeria) OVERKILLING 2C
L – TIDO (South Africa) FT.T-P CALLING 3C
GABRIELA (Mozambique) MINA NAWENA 4C
M.I. (Nigeria) FT. DJINEE SAFE 5C

4 MOST GIFTED DUO, GROUP OR FEATURING M.I. (Nigeria) FT. DJINEE SAFE 1D
TUMI (South Africa) FT.BRICKS & TRACY LEE BAMBEZELA 2D
OBITA (South Africa) FT.LOYISO EVERYBODY DANCE 3D
P SQUARE (Nigeria) FT.J-MARTINS E NO EASY 4D
DEEP LEVEL (South Africa) WE RUN THIS CITY 5D

5 MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO
DJ CLEO (South Africa) MZIMBA SHAKER 1E
BIG NELO (Angola) HOJE E SURRA 2E
BIG NUZ (South Africa) FT.DJ TIRA UMLILO 3E
DJ VETKOEK VS MAHOOTA/PROFESSOR (South Africa) BAYETE 4E
LIQUIDEEP (South Africa) FAIRYTALE 5E

6 MOST GIFTED RAGGA DANCEHALL VIDEO GENERAL PYPE (Nigeria) FT.NAETO C,VECTOR, SASHA, DA GRIN & GT CHAMPION (REMIX) 1F
SAMINI (Ghana) SWEET MISTAKE 2F
BUFFALO SOULJAH (Zimbabwe) TOO MANY OF ME 3F
WYRE (Kenya) UPRISING 4F
KWELA TEBZA (South Africa) FT. VARIOUS ARTISTS BETTER DAY (REMIX) 5F

7 MOST GIFTED AFRO POP
D’BANJ (Nigeria) FALL IN LOVE 1G
NTHANDO (South Africa) NGIYOSEBENZA 2G
NAMELESS & HABIDA (Kenya) SUNSHINE 3G
ANOGIRI (Nigeria) OYIBO 4G
JOZI (South Africa) PARTY TIME 5G

8 MOST GIFTED RNB
JON GERMAIN (Ghana) IN MY HEAD 1H
TOLUMIDE (Nigeria) MY LOVE 2H
GELLY (Tanzania) MZURI 3H
URBAN REIGN (South Africa) ADDICTED 4H
ANSELMO RALPH (Angola) DOMESTICADO 5H

9 MOST GIFTED KWAITO
GAZZA (Namibia) SHUKUSHA 1I
BIG NUZ/DJ TIRA (South Africa) UMLILO 2I
FISHMAN (Namibia) FT GAL LEVEL LET’S HOOK UP 3I
MZAMBIYA/HOWZA (South Africa) BADALA 4I
TKZEE (South Africa) SDUDLA 5I

10 MOST GIFTED HIP HOP VIDEO
K’NAAN (Somalia) T.I.A 1J
J.R (South Africa)FT. HIP HOP PANTSULA SHOW DEM (MAKE THE CIRCLE BIGGER) 2J
D-BLACK & KWAKU-T (Ghana) BREATHE 3J
NAETO C (Nigeria) AKO MI TI POJU 4J
TEARGAS (South Africa) GO AWAY 5J

11 MOST GIFTED SOUTH VIDEO BUFFALO SOULJAH (Zimbabwe) EZANDHLA PHEZULU (HANDS UP) 1K
PROVERB (South Africa) FT. HIP HOP PANTSULA BREADWINNER 2K
DAMA DO BLING (Mozambique) CASAR COM OUTRA 3K
BIG NUZ (South Africa) FT. DJ TIRA UMLILO 4K
PRO (South Africa) SEKELE 5K

12 MOST GIFTED EAST VIDEO
WYRE (Kenya) UPRISING 1L
AVRIL (Kenya) MAMA 2L
NAMELESS & HABIDA (Kenya) SUNSHINE 3L
OBITA/LOYISO (South Africa) EVERYBODY DANCE 4L
SHAA (Tanzania) ZAMU YANGU 5L

13 MOST GIFTED WEST VIDEO
2 FACE (Nigeria) IMPLICATIONS 1M
BECCA/SAMINI (Ghana) FIRE (REMIX) 2M
DA GRIN (Nigeria) PON PON PON 3M
J-TOWN (Ghana) GUNS & ROSES 4M
SASHA (Nigeria) FT.NAETO C/SAUCE KID MAKING MONEY (REMIX) 5M

14 MOST GIFTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR
TEARGAS (South Africa) PARTY 101 1N
D-BLACK & KWAKU-T (Ghana) BREATHE 2N
LIZHA JAMES (Mozambique) FT. LOYISO VOU TE ATACAR 3N
M.I. (Nigeria) FT. DJINEE SAFE 4N
TKZEE (South Africa) DIKAKAPA 5N
K’NAAN (Somalia) T.I.A 6N

Goodluck to all the nominees!!

EVENTS: BANKY W & P-SQUARE TOP THE SOUNDCITY MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2010'S NOMINATION LIST

Banky W, P-Square, Dama do Bling, Da-Grin, Fally Ipupa, 2Face Idibia, Sarkodie lead the Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 Africa Nominations.
Otherwise known as SMVA, the award seeks to reward exploits in music videos in and around the continent. Debuting in 2008, the Soundcity Music Video Awards is poised to push the envelope even further with the forthcoming SMVA 3.0, scheduled to hit in November this year, by expanding the nominees to cover the entire continent, making the SMVAs a truly African award. The SMVA remains the most prestigious, and most high-profile urban entertainment awards for the reward of the representation of songs for the screen.
The awards are aimed at recognizing and rewarding deserving artistes as well as directors and producers of music videos in and from the continent with an emphasis on creativity, innovation and interpretation of the concepts in song for the screen. The award ceremony slated to hold at the prestigious Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria on the 20th of November 2010, will have all the glitz, glamour and over-all entertainment that is synonymous with Soundcity. The event will include performances from artistes in the continent and some international artistes as well. Also the event program will include “live Red carpet coverage”, artiste and video profile amongst others.
Categories of the awards cover every popular genre of music that is appreciated on the continent. It also rewards the producers, directors and who work behind the scenes to produce the videos that have put Africa on the global front. The categories include: ‘Best Male Video’, ‘Best Female Video’, ‘Best Choreography’, ‘Best Special Effects’, ‘Best Editing’, ‘Best Video’, ‘Best Collaboration in a Music Video’, ‘Discovery of the Year’, ‘Best Pop Video’, ‘Best R&B Video’, ‘Best Hip-hop Video’; plus regional awards for the Best acts from the West, East, South, and Central Africa

You can vote for your favorites now at http://www.soundcity.tv/smva/


Here is the list of nominations:


Best Male Video
1. Lay Away Sarkodie Ghana
2. Implication 2face Idibia Nigeria
3. Continua Assim Don Kikas Angola
4. Strong Ting Banky W Nigeria
5. Zambesi Tinashe Zimbabwe
6. Pon Pon Pon Dagrin Nigeria


Best Female Video
1. Without You Airis Nigeria
2. Estilo Xakhale Lizha James Mozambique
3. Donʼt Leave Me Ibiyemi Nigeria
4. You Know It Goldie Nigeria
5. Moza Girl Dama Do Bling Mozambique
6. Fire Music Becca Ghana


Best Choreography
1. Who Born The Maga Wande Coal Nigeria
2. Sexy Dance Fally Ipupa D.r.congo
3. Strong Ting Banky W Nigeria
4. Moza Girl Dama Do Bling Mozambique
5. Ready To Go Styl Plus Nigeria
6. You Got Me Like Curtiz Namibia


Best Special Effects
1. Catch Fire Zaaki Azzay Nigeria
2. Party Time Jozi South Africa
3. Fairy Tale Liquid Deep South Africa
4. Overkilling Djinee Nigeria
5. Show Dem Jr South Africa
6. Ginger Your Swagger Kc Presh Nigeria


Best Editing
1. Owo Ati Swagger (rmx) Cartiar Nigeria
2. Sexy Dance Fally Ipupa D.r.congo
3. Danger Psquare Nigeria
4. Lagos Party Banky W Nigeria
5. Mhlobo Wami Teargas South Africa
6. Moza Girl Dama Do Bling Mozambique


Best Duo Or Group Video
1. Tell Me Nothing Show Dem Camp Nigeria
2. We Run The City Deep Level South Africa
3. Danger Psquare Nigeria
4. I Think I Like Am V.i.p Ghana
5. Mhlobo Wami Teargas South Africa
6. Ready To Go Styl Plus Nigeria


Best Cinematography
1. Fire Is Low Freshlyground South Africa
2. Favourite Stella Mwangi Kenya
3. Strong Ting Banky W Nigeria
4. E No Easy Psquare Nigeria
5. Mhlobo Wami Teargas South Africa
6. Zambesi Tinashe Zimbabwe


Best Hip Hop Video
1. Pon Pon Pon Dagrin Nigeria
2. Tell Me Nothing Show Dem Camp Nigeria
3. Lay Away Sarkodie Ghana
4. Put It Down Sasha Nigeria
5. Moto Taygrin Malawi
6. Wild Life Jozi South Africa


Best R & B Video
1. Let You Know Darey Art Alade Nigeria
2. Be Happy Yvonne Kenya
3. Strong Ting Banky W Nigeria
4. Donʼt Leave Me Ibiyemi Nigeria
5. Addicted Urban Reign South Africa
6. Fine Fine Lady Mike Anyasodo Nigeria


Best Pop Video
1. Nzewuwo Toniks Uganda
2. Overkilling Djinee Nigeria
3. Love Zone Jon Germain Ghana
4. Implication 2face Idibia Nigeria
5. Sweet Mistake Samini Ghana
6. Today Na Today Omawumi Nigeria


Best Collaboration In A Music Video
1. We Are Africans (Africa Rmx) - Jjc Ft. Femi Kuti, Kel, Eldee, Ay.com, Mo Money, Ragga Remi - Nigeria
2. Somebody Dʼblack Ft. Kwabena - Ghana
3. Sample (rmx) Terry Da Rapman Ft. Stereoman, Pherowshuz - Nigeria
4. Lay Away Sarkodie Ft. Sway & Jayso - Ghana
5. Owo Ati Swagger Cartiar Ft. Dagrin, Terry Tha Rapman - Nigeria
6. Wonberi Knighthouse Ft. Sauce Kid - Nigeria


Discovery Of The Year
1. If You Want Me Moʼ Cheddah Nigeria
2. Fairy Tale LiquiDeep South Africa
3. Gbon Gbon Gbon Jaywon Nigeria
4. Fine Fine Lady Mike Anyasodo Nigeria
5. Show Dem Jr South Africa
6. Pump It Up Jesse Jaggz Nigeria


Best Video (voting)
1. Moza Girl Dama Do Bling Mozambique
2. Strong Ting Banky W Nigeria
3. Danger Psquare Nigeria
4. Fire Is Low Freshlyground South Africa
5. Overkilling Djinee Nigeria
6. Zambesi Tinashe Zimbabwe


Viewers Choice (voting)
1. Pon Pon Pon Dagrin Nigeria
2. Lagos Party Banky W Nigeria
3. Party 101 Tear Gas South Africa
4. Safe M.i Nigeria
5. You Bad Wande Coal Nigeria
6. Ezandlha Phezulu Buffalo Souljah Zimbabwe


Best Western
1. Adiouza Senegal
2. Psquare Nigeria
3. Samini Ghana
4. 2face Idibia Nigeria
5. Emmerson Sierra Leone
6. Wande Coal Nigeria


Best Eastern
1. Wahu Kenya
2. Wyre Kenya
3. Amani Kenya
4. Marlaw Tanzania
5. Xod Uganda
6. Nameless Kenya


Best Southern
1. Pro South Africa
2. Dj Cleo South Africa
3. Black Coffee South Africa
4. The Dogg Namibia
5. Lizha James Mozambique
6. Proverb South Africa


Best Central
1. Fally Ipupa Dr Congo
2. Baʼponga Gabon
3. Barbara Kanam Dr Congo
4. Jumo Selesao Dr Congo
5. Nadege Mbadou Gabon
6. Awilo Longomba Dr Congo


Hit Producer Of The Year (as Used In A Music Video)
1. Safe M.i Nigeria
2. Show Dem Jr South Africa
3. Implication Jay Sleek / 2face Idibia Nigeria
4. Pon Pon Pon Sossick / Dagrin Nigeria
5. Sexy Dance Fally Ipupa Dr Congo
6. Bumper 2 Bumper Don Jazzy / Wande Coal Nigeria


Soundcity Fresh Video
1. Mr. Endowed Dʼbanj Nigeria
2. Believe D-black Ghana
3. Critical Ikechukwu Nigeria
4. Nhi Ngugu Haladza Tania Tome Mozambique
5. Mali Debout Mokobe Mali
6. Beautiful Music Rotimi Nigeria


Hip Hop Legend Honors (tba)


Congratulations to all the nominees!!

NEWS: UTI NWACHUKWU OF NIGERIA WINS BIG BROTHER ALL STARS!!!

 

Its been 91 days of fun and at the end of it all Uti Nwachukwu has won the Big Brother All stars taking the US Dollars 200,000 prize plus the one thousand dollars after fellow housemates failed to guess his secret. The show kicked off with highlights of the five finalists before crossing to the evicted housemates that came on stage one by one.

Sammy led the evicted housemates followed by our own Hannington Kuteesa who the crowd cheered for some minutes before other evicted housemates joined to be part of the show. When Meryl  came on stage, she was asked to choose between the money and the man, she chose her man Mwisho.

The first housemate to leave the house was Sheila from Kenya who said that it was hectic being in the house for 91 days but now she is going to have fun. Mwisho followed her in that order leaving behind three housemates i.e. Lerato, Munya and Uti.

Mwisho left with his $ 1,000 as no one got his secret which was to do with dating twoTanzanian babes at the same time and when they learnt of it, bottles were exchanged over their heads.

The third housemate to leave the house after Mwisho, and Sheila had left was Lerato. Its funny how Lerato beats Mwisho a bonafide finalist and yet for her she fluked to bounce back to the house after a game/twist that was put up by Big Brother. This is what marked the closure of the barn house.

This was followed by a music interlude that saw Wyre on stage do his ''Say Dat'' track before IK bounced back with how one MNET Official felt about the show and among others she noted the proposal in the house plus the barn house which were very unique when it came to the Big Brother All Stars.

The man who has made every woman on the African continent feel like a queen came on stage and this was none other than 2Face Idibia and shortly after, it was time to know the winner of the Big Brother Africa All Stars and the winner was Uti with 8 countries voting for him and 7 countries for Munya who was in shock.

The Big Brother All stars kicked off on July 18 with 14 contestants from 14 countries and has been broadcasting live on channel 198 which was exclusive to those on DSTV. Uganda was represented by Hanningtion Kuteesa who got disqualified after a fight with South Africa's Lerato who finished third in the popular live television show that ended on July 17, 2010.

NEWS: ALICIA KEYS GOT A BABY BOY!!

Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy  named "Egypt Daoud Dean".The singer gave birth in NYC on Thursday night,14th of October,2010.
On Friday, Beatz (real name: Kasseem Dean) tweeted: "I'm so thankful for everything I been blessed with in my life wowwwwww!"
It's the first child for Alicia Keys; Beatz has three children from previous relationships.
The couple's good pal Mary J. Blige offered her congrats via Twitter on Friday, writing "I'm So excited 2 congratulate my brother @ therealswizzz and @Alicia keys on their new baby, boy!!!!!!!"

Keys, 29, and Beatz, 32, tied the knot in a private ceremony in July on the Mediterranean Sea.
The two - who have been together since fall 2008 -- announced their engagement and baby news in May.