E.M.E Boss, Banky W drops 2 new singles

EME Boss, Banky W. drops 2 new singles titled "Yes/No" and "Good Good Loving".  Yes/No is produced by Cobhams Asuquo and "Good Good Loving" produced by Spellz.

Amazing that Good Good Loving is currently trending on twitter as at 19th November, 4pm.

OmoSexy Challenge Hollywood: We Will Be Better Than You...

                                                                         Omotola with BBC's Fidelis Mbah
Nigerian actress Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde is unarguably one of the biggest stars of Nollywood – the world’s third largest film industry. Hence when she speaks about the industry, she does so with authority and passion

In her latest film, Amina, she breaks with her usual glamorous image and deals with the difficult subject of mental health. She recently passed through London, where the film was shot, for the film’s premiere.

Focus on Africa’s Fidelis Mbah caught up with her and asked her about her newest role.The actress spoke on other issues and is reported to have declared that Nollywood can be better than America’s movie industry known as Hollywood because Nigeria is now making good and quality films that can compete favourably with Hollywood movies.

Oge Okoye honoured Doctorate degree by Wisconsin International University, USA.

                                                                                Dr Oge Okoye
The beautiful actress was awarded, Friday, at an event held at The Auditorium, NECA House, Central Business District, Ikeja, Lagos.

An elated Oge disclosed in an interview with Nigeriafilms.com that her role in the film Fulani gave her the honour.

According to her, fans have the option of calling her by either Oge Okoye or Dr Oge Okoye.

Nas Donating Money From U.K. Show To Amy Winehouse Foundation

                                                                                    Nas
Rapper Nas is donating a portion of the proceeds from his upcoming U.K. gig to a charity foundation set up to honor his friend Amy Winehouse.

The pair developed a close relationship after meeting through their mutual friend, music producer Salaam Remi, and they teamed up to record together before the "Back to Black" singer's death last year.

Now Nas is boosting his pal's lasting legacy by giving $1.60 from every ticket sold for his march gig at London's 02 Arena to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

The late soul star's father Mitch tells Britain's The Sun, "Nas has announced that £1 from every ticket sold for his London concert taking place at the 02 on March 19, 2013 will be donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

"Amy and Nas had a special relationship ... The donation of £1 per ticket will help us continue our support of disadvantaged young people, and we at the Foundation very much appreciate this magnificent gesture."

Vector, DavidO, Psquare Wins Headies Awards....

                                                                  Davido with the key of his new Hyundai.
The 2012 edition of Nigeria's biggest entertainment Award The Headies took place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the expo hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites and was cohosted by singer Omawumi and rapper M.I., who thrilled the audience with their little song tittled 'The Headies'.

The event started three hours later than the schedule 9pm, which was as a result of some itch by the orgarnisers. The high point of the event was when fast rising lyricist, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector the Viper was announced as winner of two awards, Best Rap Single and Lyricist on the Role.

Omawumi, placed a bet of N500,000 at the event that she was not going to speak pidgin English as the Úrhobo Mama is known for her blend of English and Pidgin in her music.

The winner of the 2010 MTN Project Fame, Chidima opened the show thrilling the audience with her latest song“Kadike”

Psquare return to the Headies’ honours list after a two-year break and with their ‘Invasion’ album the pop twin won two awards – in the ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best R&B-Pop Album’ categories. Also, Jude Okoye, Psquare’s elder brother received the award for ‘Best Music Video,’ beating tough competition from Clarence Peters.

The biggest award of the night ‘Artiste of the Year’ went to EME signee Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun. The 22-year-old, who was the third and final act to walk away with two awards was also awarded the ‘Revelation of the Year’ award.

Wande Coal and Tiwa Savage of the MAVIN Records crew picked up awards for ‘Best Vocal Performance’ in both male and female categories – with Wande Coal’s ‘Private trips’ and Tiwa Savage’s ‘Love me 3x’.

The ‘Next Rated’ award which comes with the special prize of a Hyundai Sonata was won by  DavidO.

Highlights of the show were the live band performances from Bez and Praiz, who rendered their duet ‘Stupid song‘, Timi Dakolo who gripped the audience with his ‘Great nation’ song, and surprisingly rookies Burna Boy and Dammy Krane.

Winners of the Headies Rockie competition, Burna Boy and Dammy Krane performed also thrilled the audience with their performance.

The so much talked about “Stupid Song” by Bez ft Praiz got the audience excited.

Other performances were from Omo Baba Olowo also known as DavidO, Timi Dakolo , Chuddy K and Brymo.

The Headies brought together all the Nigerian musicians in the 80s and 90s as a way of reunion and letting them know the impact they have made in the music industry and the traces they have left behind.

These include Onyeka Owenu, Oris Wiliki, Mike Okori, Baba Fryo, Sir Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Daddy Showkey and many more.

Verve card gave an opportunity to the audience to win the verve surprise winner gift through a raffle draw. The lucky winner got the star prize of N500, 000.

Nominees and winners absent at the event included the winner of the Best Album of the year, P Square, winner of the Best RnB single May D, D’Banj, Mavin Crew, Wizkid, Ice-Prince and African Artiste of the year Sarkodie.
elow is a list of the winners:
• Best RnB single – May D (Soundtrack)

• Best pop single – Iyanya (Kukere)

• Best Rap single – Vector ft 9ice (Angelina)

• Best Street Pop – Chudy K (Gaga Crazy)

• Best RnB Pop Album – Psquare (Invasion)

• Best Rap Album – E.L.I (Ice-Prince)

• Best Vocal Performance Male – Wande Coal (Private Trips)

• Best Vocal Performance Female – Tiwa Savage (Love me, Love me)

• Best Collaboration – Soundsultan ft Excel and Flavor (Orobo)

• Song of the Year – Oliver Twist (D’banj)

• Recording of the year – Ara (Brymo)

• Producer of the year – TYMix (Super C Season by Naeto C)

• Best Music Video – Chop My Money Remix –Jude Okoye

• Next Rated – DavidO

• Hip-Hop Revelation of the Year – Wizkid

• African Artist of the Year – Sarkodie (Azonto Fiesta)

• Headies Hall of Fame – Femi Kuti

50 Cent Blasts Kanye West over Kardashian

50 cent in his latest reaction to Kanye West’s new song, ‘Perfect Bitch’ explained that it is about Kardashian. The rapper panned Kanye’s choice for dating Kim and called his girlfriend a “trash”.

As if it was all, the 37-years -old Rapper also said if Kanye feels Kim is perfect, then she’s perfect. Funny enough, everybody will end up singing the words because he’s Kanye.

50 cent believed that Tim could only be perfect in Kanye’s eyes because a person beautiful for one maybe considered as ugly as another.

He concluded by saying, “You know how it is? One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”.

Dento, popular Yoruba actor is dead

                                                                       Hammed Odunla  (Dento)         

Though, the Association of Nigerian Theater Arts Practitioner (ANTP),  are yet to release a statement as regards the death of the popular Yoruba actor, but Core entertainment gathered that the thespian who was popularly called Dento, died on Monday 6 August 2012 after months of serious stroke.

Hammed Odunla (Dento) would be buried today according to Muslim rites. He is from Oyo State and has been in the industry for decades.

Few months ago, a prayer session was held by Pastor Wole Oladiyun of Christ Living Apostolic Ministry (CLAM) to prevent sudden death among entertainers and the event was attended by big names of the industry including D’banj and Mercy Aigbe.

Terry G and Eva to perform alongside Rick Ross @ Lagos Summer Fest.

                                                                                  Rick Ross

The Lagos Summer Jam Festival will hold on the 17th of August 2012 at the new Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will feature the free madness exponent, Terry G and Eva Alordiah to perform alongside international rap artist, Rick Ross in the Summer Jam Fest concert.

The aim of the event is to promote healthy living through music and entertainment which is one of the motive behind the event.

Also performing alongside with the international rapper will be Flavour; Ghanian Azonto singer; Liquideep (South Africa); Flowsick: Dammy Krane; Burner Boy while the man that will man the turn table will be Nigerian premium DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt.

                                                                            Eva

Core entertainment gathered that the event is geared to set tone for an annual concert in promoting health and proper lifestyle and the artists chosen are based on their current form and vigour who are believed to be big enough to perform alongside big act like Rick Ross.

Kelly Rowland not considering Destiny's Child Reunion for now.

 

Kelly Rowland

There has been no plans of reunion in recent times by Kelly Rowland and her former Destiny’s Child groupmates in Beyonce and Michelle Williams. The group  went  solo in 2005 and are enjoying their careers individually.

They are still best of friends and that doesn’t spell instant reunion but Beyonce’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, who is also their manager, revealed plans to issue some rare Destiny’s Child music in future. On this development, Rowland has reacted that doesn’t mean there will be a reunion.

KR also reacted that the greatest gift of Destiny’s Child was that they had good times together, which is the most important thing.

“We don’t want to scratch each other’s eyes out; we love each other too much. If it’s something that we would want to do, you know (we would do it) but in the meantime we’re just enjoying each other’s friendship.”

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Stevie Wonder Seeks for Divorce

                                                                            Stevie Wonder

It appears Stevie Wonder wants a quick split from his second wife Kai Millard Morris. The singer has been reported to have filed a divorce citing irreconcilable differences as his reason.

Core entertainment gathered that the 62 years old singer has agreed to pay Morris spousal and child support, so says TMZ. He is reported to be asking for joint custody of the couple’s two sons – Kailand, 10, and Mandla, 7.

The simple thing is that: It’s all over…………..

 

Ras Kimono to be honoured.

                                                                                 Ras Kimono

Ras Kimono, popularly known as the rub a dub master will on 27 August receive an award as the Music Personality of the Year along with other artists such as Oritz Wiliki, Mike Okri and host of others courtesy, of Media Night Awards.

Core entertainment gathered that the Rub a Dub master is been honoured on the ground of his contributions to the development of the industry at large over the years.

The event is an all round Media award and entails corporate organizations, government agencies, journalists who has done creditably well over the years and deserves recognition. Other awardees include, Gombe State Governor, Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, NEM Insurance Plc, etc.