PSquare Signs Distribution Deal with Universal Music South Africa

Congrats to the brothers Peter and Paul Okoye as they have just signed a deal with Universal Music South Africa, an imprint of the biggest record label in the world- Universal Music Group.

at the press release

Peter tweeted a few minutes back;

Psquare has been signed to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP... Baba God has done it again..@JUDEENGEES @rudeboypsquare @MisterMayD

Core entertainment gathered that the deal was signed earlier today. Details of the contract will be reported as soon as they unfold. However, we know this is a South Africa distribution deal covering past and current Psquare catalogues. Congrats guys!!!
Pictures at the break!

LOL, You Gonna Love D'banj as he Teaches UK School Students to Dance Oliver Twist

Hahhahaha, and the kids are absolutely loving this. I guess the koko master is still spreading the African message afetrall!

NEW VIDEO: Mo Cheddah - Louder / D'Ting

Well, after leaving knighthouse, home girl is sure doing good afterall. Check out Mo Chedah's new video. What's your take guys?

Akpako Master, Terry G Confirms he is Expecting a Baby

Mimi and Terry G

The Akpako beat maker, Terry G has confirmed he is expecting a baby from his long-time partner, Mimi. Well, few days ago it’s was rumoured on several blogs that Mimi was 6 months pregnant with Terry G’s baby. 

However, the TGP entertainment Boss has confirmed it saying, ‘it’s true’. He further said they don’t know the sex of the child yet but he prays to God for a boy.

 Lol, another ginger master I guess?

Eldee Signs Eva to Tribe Records

Eldee Signs Evalordiah to 'Tribe Records'

Rapper and song writer Eva has been confirmed by Eldee Da Don the CEO of Trybe Records as a new signing for the company. Eldee took his twitter account early on Wednesday May 30, 2012 to announce this new addition.

‘Good morning Yall! Join me as I welcome @evaalordiah the newest member of Trybe Records v2.0!’
With her new track ‘I Don Did it’ and ‘High’ video, Eva is definitely enjoying her time, pulling crowds across the state especially at the recently held King of Comedy show. 

To confirm the story, Eva, who is currently pushing her new video ‘high‘, took to her Twitter line, saying ‘Wow! I had to go through 13 Record deals to finally get here. Did I say Yes to the 14th? Yes! Am I happy? Oh Yes!!. She is yet to respond to calls as at the time of writing.

Rihanna Goes 'Almost Topless' In New Photos

Behind-the-scenes footage from both Rihanna's "Where Have You Been" and "Princess of China" videos have surfaced!

In the photo from "Where Have You Been," the sexy songstress poses topless with only a reptile-inspired skin covering her upper body.
More pictures at the break.

Chris Brown to Sue Raz B? Over Suggestion that CB is Gay

Chris Brown and Raz B

Former B2K member RAZ B suggested Chris Brown is gay in his memoir titled "The Boy's Life".  He wrote about Chris Brown's sexual orientation which has generated lots of controversy.
On this note, Chris Brown is planning to sue the R&B singer and has took to twitter to express his anger, reports contactmusic.com.

Chris further explained on the Twitter that

"Lying about somebody in a book is called defamation of character. Keep feeding people bulls**t and ima end up owning you and that book! RAZ B! God bless... My lawyers are handling it! Lol ima chill," CB Tweeted

Whizkid and his Controversial Baby.

Just last year reports was all over the nation about Ayo Balogun, who is better known as Whizkid with an undergraduate of a Ghanaian university, in a fatherhood scandal of a baby..
Whizkid is yet to clear the air about this issue as there have reportedly been different controversies on the scandal.
Just recently, the Banky W’s protege posted a picture of him and a baby with the caption, “I love my Baby”.

Could this baby be the controversial child of Whizkid? Why has it taken so long for Whizkid to be like his father in the game, 2Face Idibia?

Peter Osaze Odemwingie Weds Sarah Fallon

Peter Odemwingie and Sarah Fallon tie the knot surrounded by family and friends in a nice small wedding that had 150 guests at the church. Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has said that getting married to fiancée Sarah Fallon is the best contract he’s ever signed.

The 30 year-old West Bromwich striker has said he wants to move away to a bigger club next season, it was with great joy that he tied the nuptials with 22 year-old Sarah whom he had been dating for two years.

Prince Wadada faces hard time

                                 Kora Awards,winner, Prince Wadada,is not a happy person now.

The Reggae artist has found life very difficult since he was announced as the winner of Kora award and has been looking for ways to reach out to his fans. The winner of the best African Reggae act was promised some financial attachments by the organisers but no Kobo has reached his hands.

For every successful musician, there must be the support of management company which stands to be the problem of the Reggae act. The street shoemaker turned Reggae star,revealed that his then manager,Uzoma Omenka of Miracle Day Music following the non fulfillment of financial attachment to the award he won had been behaving funny to the extent of preventing him from honoring any musical shows.

D' Banj left Don Jazzy for Elton John

Finally Koko master has stepped up with better things after his reported split with his former boss, Don Jazzy some weeks ago.
According to the latest report, the Kokomaster has been signed by a top United Kingdom record label, Mercury Records.
He has already been listed on the label’s official website as one of its artistes alongside top UK singer, Elton John.
Mercury Records is also a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, which Island Def Jam (IDJ) is also a subsidiary of, a label D’Banj claims to also belong to, going by his twitter profile: DB/Good Music/Mercury/IDJ.
D,Banj is expected to officially release his Oliver Twist single on May 14.

I Never Said I Own Mo’hits – D’ Banj

Remember, at the heat of the Dbanj- Dob Jazzy saga, it was reported that D'banj supposedly claimed the ownership of one of Nigeria's biggest record label ( defunct Mo' Hits record). It has also been confirmed that the news was first published by an entertainment magazine ebony.com, that D’ Banj claimed outright ownership of Mo’ Hits record and purportedly claimed that Don Jazzy was just his artist.

An email received by one of the publishers of the news had it that the entertainer never made such a statement and that the editor of Ebony.com would be contacted to correct the post.

Iceprince to Perform Alongside Jay-Z, Rihanna, Nas, D’banj And others for BBC Radio 1 Hackney

iceprince zamani

Iceprince is no doubt one of Africa’s rap artist getting the biggest hype of all time in recent time. The Jos Plateau State-born was nominated few days ago alongside Wizkid and other African artistes.

Ice Prince has been included in artistes' line up to perform at a BBC event in London next month. He is now to perform at BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend show taking place in June 23 and 24, 2012 alongside 'Ova Jay Z, Nas, Rihanna, D'Banj and others for the event.

We all know bro is doing great on the music scene, whats your prediction about iceprince zamani's reign?

Jude Okoye Defends PSquare on the Acquisition of a Private Jet.

Jude Engees and Psquare

Jude Okoye has defended his brothers on the reason they recently acquired a private jet. He stated in a phone chat that it is to travel around in style and to meet up with their busy schedules.

He also stated in a phone chat with R from Johannesburg, that the duo had been busy shooting commercials and working hard on their next album.
“We shall be here till next month. As already tweeted, we thank our fans for being there for us.”

PSquare top the list of privileged few of Nigeria’s new generation of musicians who are making money from music.

PSquare Acquires Private Jet.

Peter and Paul Okoye popularly known as PSquare are on the news again after they acquired a private jet last week. The hip-hop award winning sensation announced last week on their tweet.

Funke Akindele Reveals Identity of Husband

 

 Producer, Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa is finally set to get married. The engagement ceremony will hold on the 26th of May, 2012 in Lagos while the wedding will be in December. The 35 year old Funke Akindele has revealed the identity of the man in her life which she has kept a secret for so long. He is Alhaji Kehinde Almaroof who is a phillantropist, businessman and a politician.

Apparently, I heard Alhaji Kehinde is married and Funke Akindele would be a second wife!

First Lady of Mavin Records Lands a Pepsi Deal

 

First Lady of Mavin Records, Tiwa Savage lands a major endorsement with corporate giants, Coca- cola.

According to reports, the endorsement deal is worth a couple of millions in Naira. Back in 2007, Ashionye Ugboh was the face of Pepsi Light, now the 32 years old Tiwa Savage follows in the same light.

According to Tiwa's current management 323 Entertainment headed by Tunji "T-Billz" Balogun 'Yea, the deal is true, I can confirm that but that’s all I can say for now’, Balogun told NET in a phone conversation. Balogun later explained he signed a non-disclosure agreement with the parties involved. ‘I’m still surprise how the news got out so soon‘, he added.

lol You can trust Naija people.

Mavin Boss 'Don Jazzy' Announces Another Rap Competition- Enigma

Michael “Don Jazzy” Collins is set for another rap competition. Get prepared as he announced the competition will commence this week. 

The hit producer twitted “I ve some badt beats dat i know some of my guys on here will kill. so i spoke to Onome & she said i should do another Enigma #Mavin things… So start gathering your barzz. and get ready. will be dropping the beats one after the other. Not today sha. before Sunday. #Mavin Things’, @DONJAZZY announced today”

This edition of the Enigma rap competition will reveal 5 winners as opposed to 3 winners from last year. Winner also walks away with monetary prize and a song with the Mavin.

So all you lyricists, get ready, the “Don” is about to make another star.

On the other hand, what do you think about these moves from IDJA in view of D'banj...

 

Don Jazzy Releases First Album Under Mavin Records

Well the ball is rolling and cannot be undone. The Mavin family has dropped the album "Solar Plexus" as promised yesterday. Here is the download link guys  Download here

Don Jazzy Launches New Record Label, Signs Tiwa Savage

Ace producer and former Co-owner of the "defunct" Mo'hits Micheal Collins-Don Jazzy has launched a new record label he called "Marvin Records."
Don Jazzy also announced the signing of one of the leading female vocalists, Tiwa Savage to be joining the Marvin family. CEO of the new label has spent the last three weeks locked in the recording studio along with the fellow “Mavins” as they finalize plans for their debut compilation album, Solar Plexus to be released 8th May.

Many fans are however loving the idea while a lot others are against it. However, seems this is a strategy he wants to use to prove his competence on the music arena again. We can only hope and assist the Ace producer as he twitted ‘Hey people. Need your help on this one once again. pls help me tell a friend to tell a friend. #MavinRecords God bless’

From here we say, success boss!

MBGN 2012: 25 Years Old Isabella Ayuk is MBGN 2012 (See Other Winners)

ISABELLA AYUK MBGN 2012 WINNER

ISABELLA AYUK WINNER

MBGN 2012 MBGN 2012

 

25 years old Isabella Ayuk (pictured above) representing Cross River was crowned  the most beautiful girl in Nigeria 2012 on May 5, 2012.
She receives an undisclosed cash prize, a brand new Toyota Corolla from the government of Edo State and a N1m Cartier watch from Polo Limited.

Charles Damiete Miss Universe 2012 (1st runner up)

Charles Damiete in Traditional (1st runner up)

 See below for the other winners, Miss Lacasera, Miss Select Pro.....

Actors Van Vicker, Uche Jombo and Others Detained by Police in Lagos

Popular movie actor, Van Vicker was on Thursday, May 3, 2012, involved in an incident with law enforcement agents, leading to his detention at a Police Station in Surulere, Lagos State.

The Ghanaian actor, in company of colleague and star actress, Uche Jombo, among others, were detained at the Bode Thomas Police Station of the force during shooting of a movie within the area.

According to reports, the actors were shooting a scene of a movie which required the use of a Police Station and props, but were halted in the process by policemen from the Bode Thomas division of the force for vague reasons.

The Song "Only Me" was not Written for Mikel Obi, Tuface Clears the Air

You guys remember that in 2010, when the song “only me” gained massive airplay, the news had spread that 2face recorded the song to spite Chelsea player Mikel Obi.

But at his ‘Buckwyld and Breathless’ concert on Monday, 2face Idibia finally cleared the air on his relationship with Super Eagles and Chelsea FC midfielder Mikel Obi. He was about performing the hit song ‘Only me’ when he paused the live band set and asked everyone to listen up…

‘They say I wrote this song (Only me) for Mikel. I did not do this song for Mikel Obi. Mikel Obi is a wonderful and talented footballer. So please stop spreading the rumours’.

The story was fuelled by the lyrics of the song; even though Idibia mentioned no names..

2face said in a recent interview with thenetng ‘It’s just some people who know how to spread rumours, I need to meet the person that started the rumour because it really travelled’

Goldie Unveiled as a Celebrity Housemate in the 7th Season of Big Brother Africa

With less than 3 days to go before the start of Big Brother StarGame on AfricaMagic Entertainment and DStv channel 198, the game has well and truly begun.

Biggie has announced the news that seven celebrity housemates would be part of the seventh season of Africa’s biggest reality TV show. Goldie Susan Harvey is the celebrity from Nigeria. (with her ever charming personality, sure she will be around the house for long)

With a USD 300 000 winner prize on the table and a new format that sees contestants doubling up to play, the 91 day super-series was already shaping up to be exciting entertainment but this latest twist could take the game to an entirely different level. But just who are the stars who will make their entrance when the show launches on Sunday May 6 at 20:00 CAT?

See list of celebrity housemates below

Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012

Guys, bookmark these dates and venue. Looking out!!!