VIDEO: PRAIZ KNOWS ALL ABOUT "A WOMAN'S NEED"

Praiz (fomally known as Praise Adejo) first emerged as the second runner up out of the final four finalists of the first ever MTN Project Fame, Season One in 2008, alongside Annette Cookey, Nii Ankra and Iyanya Mbuk, going home with N1.5 Million and a 2008 model Toyota Yaris car.

The second child of five children,raised on a strong christian foundation, is an amazing singer,songwriter and largely unknown to most people, Praiz is an outstanding producer/sound engineer.
He is currently working on his album which is scheduled for release later this year and recently dropped the video to his first single- "A Woman's Need", a soothing R&B ballad that speaks about the deep understanding that every woman seeks from her man.

The women love this one, Praiz. LOL!! Thumbs up!!

Video Directed by Imoh Umoren

MUSIC: 2SHOTZ RELEASES 5TH ALBUM- "I AM WILLIAM"

2Shotz has just released his 5th Album, "I AM WILLIAM". The album dropped into the market yesterday, 27th of September,2010 and features artistes such as MI, Jesse Jags, Ice Prince, Waje, OLStar, Zara, Shank, Enze, Dr Frabz.

The video for “I Am WILLIAM” has also been released. It was shot in Victoria Island; directed by DJ Tee while the song was produced by M.I, who also features on the track.

Thumbs up to you, 2Shotz...so go grab your copy NOW!!



Video Directed by: DJ TEE

MUSIC: SHE'S GOT GOLD AND U KNOW IT!!

Goldie (formally known as Susan Harvey) has got everyone inching forward to hear more. Grabbing massive attention with the release of the enchanting video to her latest single "U Know It" -a great collaboration with Eldee da Don, all eyes are now on the Pop Diva, who's made an awesome comeback, wondering what other goldnuggets she's got in store.

Well, you won't have to wait much longer as the release date of her new album titled GOLD draws near.
Goldie has just released another single "Jawo" feat her co-label mate, JayWon.
So Watch out folks...She's got GOLD and U KNOW IT!!

NEWS: NEA 2010- THE ARTIST, THE AWARDS, THE WINNERS

Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2010 held recently at the Tribeca Performing Art Center in New York City on the 18th of September,2010.
Pop/RnB Diva, Omawunmi was the compere of the night and had the audience eating from her hand, with her beautiful sense of humor and wit.
Performances of the night were Jesse Jagz with his song ‘Jago,’; Nigerian/Canadian artiste, Tolumide also set the stage ablaze; Omawumi and M.I made the crowd go gaga as always but the two main highlights for the night were Lara George and TuFace.
Lara George had the whole audience in a mad frenzy- all standing,singing,screaming, some people were even in tears as they sang along with her. It practically turned into a worship session for a bit. It really was a beautiful performance.
TuFace was the last performer for the night. He brought his famous magical touch as he sang songs from his latest album  "Unstoppable", that the night practically exploded into a million stars.

A big congratulations to all the winners:

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
Jesse Jagz

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lara George

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Omawumi

BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
M.I.

BEST SOUL/NEO SOUL ACT OF THE YEAR
Tuface

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
J. Sleek

BEST MALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (ARTIST & DIRECTOR)
Implication- Tuface

BEST FEMALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (ARTIST & DIRECTOR)
Today Na Today – Omawumi/Kemi Adetiba

BEST ACTOR IN A FILM/SHORT STORY
Jim Iyke – The Shepherd / Dream Maker

BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM/SHORT STORY
Nse Ikpe-Etim – Reloaded

BEST DIRECTOR
The Figurine – Kunle Afolayan

INTERNATIONAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (TO A PROMOTER)
Arise Fashion Week New York

ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Keke and D1

BEST ACTRESS IN TV SERIES/REALITY/GAME SHOW
Genevieve Nnaji – Gulder Ultimate Survivor-Celebrity edition

BEST COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS
Kefee ft Timaya

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
Wale

BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Kid Konnect

BEST ACTOR IN TV SERIES/REALITY/GAME SHOW
Gideon Okeke

BEST ON SCREEN PERSONALITY (PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD)
Denrele

BEST TV SERIES/REALITY SHOW/GAME SHOW
Tinsel

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY
Olisa Adibua

BEST COMEDIAN
A.Y

MOST PROMISING ACT TO WATCH
Mocheddah

INDIGENOUS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Nneka

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Terry G – Free Madness

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
DaGrin (late) – C.E.O

BEST WORLD DJ
DJ Xclusive

BREAKING NEWS: CHIDINMA WINS PROJECT FAME SEASON 3

After several weeks of hard work; the training and grooming from the faculty team, harsh criticisms from the judges and the in-house quarrels amongst the housemates, a winner has finally emerged in the third season of Project Fame West Africa. Amid tension, fear, hopes and high expectations ,Chidinma was pronounced the winner of Project Fame West Africa season 3.
She was presented the cheque of N2.5m and keys to a brand new Toyota RAV4 and also entitled to a recording contract.It’s the first time a lady is winning the contest. And Chidinma’s win makes it the third time a Nigerian is coming tops.

Ghanaian singer Kesse Frimpong was named 1st runner up winning- N1.5m and a Toyota Corolla while Eyo Eminue made the 2nd runner up position and went home with N1m and a Toyota Yaris.
Yetunde (a.k.a. Omo Ibadan) was the third runner-up, winning a sum of N1 million.
The other two contestants, Tolu Adeshina and Ochuko Ogbu-Sifo didn’t completely lose out of the competition as the top six contestants are expected to release a group song, produced by one of Nigeria’s leading producers; a well as a video.
Ultima boss Femi Ayeni tells us the Academy is committed to pushing and supporting all six finalists…
Iyanya was the winner of the debut edition MTN Project Fame (season 1) in 2008. Shortly after his historic win he released a single and eventually an album which ushered him into the hall of fame of Nigerian musicians.
Mike Anyasodo emerged the second winner of season 2 in 2009. With his debut album in the pipeline, he has released several singles including the recent ‘Fine Fine Lady’ which is receiving massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in the country.
Now it’s Chidinma’s turn to rock stardom, with her already acquired platform. Hopefully she would be the next big thing happening to the Nigerian music industry in a matter of months….

(Culled from TheNet.ng)

FASHION: THE PREGGIE DIVA IS ALSO A "YUMMY MUMMY"!!

She's pregnant and yet a diva...who says she can't be a YUMMY MUMMY?
Ask Edidiong Amama Ekwere, the designer behind the new fashion line called Yummy Mummy Maternity Couture®, who is passionate about making trendy maternity clothing for women who want to stay beautiful while celebrating their pregnancies.

Yummy Mummy Maternity Couture® is a subsidiary of “Maison de Bara” and boasts “Haute Couture” and Prêt-a-porter collections for today’s ‘unrepentantly preggo’ diva, providing her couture with a decidedly ethnic twist. Using African prints as a basic medium and playing it against and alongside other fabrics of varying textures, Yummy Mummy Maternity Couture® desires to craft and provide a unique African inspired touch to its products captivating the trendy, classy, sexy, sassy and bold modern day mummy-to-be and mother-of-xxx.

They also provide a range of fashionable, unique tee-shirts for the urban young lady with vibrant colours and hard-to-come-by patterns to steal your heart away.

Orders for Yummy Mummy outfits can be placed on the facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/YummyMummyMaternityCouture

FASHION: OUCH!! OPENS DISCOUNT OUCHLET IN SURULERE

Ouch!!, one of Nigeria's foremost retail fashion brand has opened another discount outlet in Surulere.  Its called an Ouchlet, by the way.
B11,Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall houses the new ouchlet and great offers are in place for a limited period. You get 15% discount off all blazers and suits and when you buy one accessory, you also get one free.
So what you waiting for? Ouch!! Wake Up! This aint a dream, go get yours now!!

VIDEO: WAJE- "FOR A MINUTE"

After setting a new pace for her music with the release of her club banger, "Kolo", Waje is obviously taking larger strides to gain more ground in the music industry with a brand new video shot in South Africa for another single, "For a Minute"
Great Video with beautiful locations and of cos, the great singer called WAJE.

Video Directed by GODFATHER(South Africa)

MOVIE: "BENT ARROWS" PREMIERES IN ABUJA

Star studded movie ‘Bent Arrow’ featuring Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Stella Damasus, Enebeli Elebuwa, Desmond Elliot, Ngozi Ezeonu, Omoni Oboli premiered at Silverbird Galleria in Abuja on 9th of September, 2010.
Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and produced by Isang Ubong-Awah ‘Bent Arrows’ storylines weave together to illuminate the human consequences of sexual abuse, betrayal, undue parental control and the male child syndrome on both the society, and specifically, on young girls.
For the first time in the history of movie making in Nigeria an independent soundtrack album was produced for a movie. The ‘Bent Arrow’ soundtrack album was produced by Nigeria’s foremost music producer, Mr. Cobhams Asuquo with different genres of music and featured notable Nigerian singers like Styl Plus, Rooftop MCs, Nikki Laoye, Stella Damasus etc.
The 7 track album has songs like A Brighter Day Will Come, Loved From the Start, Bent Arrow a ballad and so many more.

A film in a class of its own ‘Bent Arrows’ was post-produced in South Africa to bring the work to international standards. The Bent Arrows movie and the Bent Arrows soundtrack album was funded by Alphabridges Limited presently managed by Isang Ubong-Awah, a writer/ astute business manager with over five years experience in developing and running a media outfit.
Written to connect with audiences within and outside Nigeria ‘Bent Arrows’ is set to be a yardstick for excellent and innovative entertainment.

VIDEO: IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO "FALL IN LOVE" WITH EGO

After a long anticipated wait for Ego to kick off her musical career in full bloom, since her decision to leave Lagbaja's band and go solo; we are proud to announce that the video of ‘Fall in Love‘, Ego’s first single off her debut album is now in view. Shot in Brooklyn, New York; directed by Kemi Adetiba of K’Alpha Innovations and with the cameo appearance from the "Big Boi" crooner, eLDee, "Fall in Love" gives Ego the right push for her re-entry into the music industry.
Ego's debut album is slated for release before the end of the year. A fusion of soul, jazz, afrobeat, R&B,produced by the talented Cobhams Asuquo with co-productions by Nathaniel Bassey. Some of the songs in the album include "I Believe", "Bianulu" and "Palava".

Video Directed by Kemi Adetiba

MUSIC: ASA'S NEW ALBUM "BEAUTIFUL IMPERFECTION" OUT IN OCTOBER

The Date: October 25th 2010. The Event: Bukola Elemide will set us aflame with the release of her sophomore album titled "Beautiful Imperfection" ,another collection of hits from the lady popularly known as Asa.

With songs like Bimpé, Be my man,Oré, Questions, Dreamer Girl, Maybe and many more on the 12 track album, everyone is simply waiting with baited breaths cos we know...Asa gives out nothing but the best.
October 25th, we wait for thee..

NEWS: OMOTOLA LAUNCHES SOPHOMORE ALBUM- "ME,MYSELF & EYES"

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has finally launched her much awaited sophomore album titled “Me, Myself and Eyes” at Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, 24th of September 2010. Celebrities from the movie, music, fashion industry were there to give Omotola all the support she needed as she perfomed songs from the album with a live band and backup dancers. Some of the celebrities at hand were Stella Damasus, Tuface Idibia, Omawumi, Munachii Abii,Chidi Mokeme, Ali Baba, Freeze, Zizi Cardow, Matse, Linda Ikeji, Senator Florence Ita Giwa etc.
Omotola crowned it all with a charity event tagged "Give and Let Give" at FantasyLand on Sunday 26th September, with guest artistes such as Kore, Sound Sultan, MI, Helen Paul and more.

MUSIC: KEFEE OUT WITH NEW SINGLES, "AFRICA" & "NAIJA WE HAIL"

Kefee, The Branama Queen, who got us all rocking along with Timaya to her famous single, "Kokoroko" has just released two new singles, "Africa -The Remix" featuring female MC, Kel. "Africa" is originally off her most recent album, "A Piece of Me" and has been giving a new face lift with the HipHop feel added to it by Kel.
The second single,"Naija We Hail" is Kefee's addition to the basket of musical flavors being churned out by Nigerian Artistes in this golden season of Nigeria's 50 year celebrations.

VIDEO: LAMBOGINNY SAYS "NO TO CRIME"

In recent times, Nigerian artistes are taking a serious stand,speaking up with their music to address the ills and issues surrounding their country and people. One of them is Ragga artiste,Lamboginny who got 16 other artistes like himself to stand up and with one voice, they all SAY NO TO CRIME, using the catchy phrase..."I NO GO LOOSE MY HEAD"
Featuring artistes include Steel, JayWon, Lara George,Nikki Laoye, Praise, Hakym(The Dream) Rooftop Mcs(Snatcha & SoKleva), Kaffy, Gbenga Adenuga, Jafextra, Olamide, Slam, AY.com, JahBless.

Video Directed by AKone.

VIDEO: SAMMIE OKPOSO- "NAIJA DEY BAM"

Gospel Crooner, Sammie Okposo has just released a new video in the spirit of the Independence Celebrations around the corner. With Green White Green colors splashed all over the set and cameo appearances by his fellow colleagues in the music industry such as Sunny Nneji, Tosin Martins, Nikki Laoye, Kefee, African China, Eben, DJ Gosporella, Soji Israel; Nollywood celebrities(Omoni Oboli, Chioma Chukwuka); Comedians (Tee A, Gbenga Adeyinka),Sammie has created a new phrase for Nigerians. So Come on now, turn to 3-4 people around you and tell them say "NAIJA DEY BAM".
Yes o, Lai lai o, Naija no go scatter.

Video Directed by TFrizzle

NEWS: WAHALA MEDIA ARRESTS THE BADMAN...A1 aka SugarBoy

A few years, after their successful launch of one of Nigeria’s finest female artistes today, Nikki Laoye, who is one of the first Nigerian artistes to be featured on the BET'S highly-recognised musical show, "BET NOW", Wahala Media Entertainment recently signed a 360° deal with another remarkable artist, A1 aka Sugar Boy, alongside his CEO/Producer, Desiimurl Desekere of RunDaTrax Nigeria.
Akan-Imoh Felix Umoren, also known as A1, created quite a stir at his first appearance as the voice behind the catchy hook of the popular single “BadMan” from ModeNine’s latest album – Da Vinci Mode.

A collection of brand nu singles from A1’s upcoming debut album- “STUDIO & STAGE” has now been released including his own full version of the BadMan stint, "SwaggerMan Dope"  and they are currently enjoying massive radio airplay nationwide.
Among the singles’ many highlights are the blazing hit, “SwaggerMan Dope”; the soothing love ballad “College SweetHeart” ;  the thumping head bumper, “Jo o” and the dancefloor wrecker “Ur Going Home wif Me 2nite” .

VIDEO: JESSE JAGS RELEASES VIDEO FOR "JAGO"

Jesse Jaggs has just released the video for "Jago", another single from his debut album "Jagz of all trade". A song laced with catchy asian/hausa musical vibes and lyrics.
Check it out now!

Video Directed by Clarence Peters