SAMKLEF ALBUM LISTENING PARTY.

Samklef Humbly invites everyone  to his Album Listening/Video unveiling Party ON 6TH Nov. 2010...@ Club karma Victoria Island, Lagos.

YQ DEDICATE TRIBUTE SNG TO DAGRIN.

 Dagrin would have been 26 on  Monday 25th October 2010.

His very close friend YQ dedicated a song to him and has presented it to fans for free download ...

CLICK the link to Download for the next 24 hours...
YQ-MISS YOU (DAGRIN TRIBUTE)

WOMEN MENTORING WOMEN PROGRAMME COMES UP ON NOVEMBER 18TH.

 

The annual Women Mentoring Women Symposium comes up on the 18th of November 2010 by 9:30am in Lagos. this year we have a wide range of speakers and topics for women of all ages. It promises to be an all round learning experience and an opportunity to meet and speak with other influential people. To register send your name and number to info@ideabuilders.org

CELINE DION GAVE BIRTH TO TWINS.

 
Celine Dion 42, gave birth to twin boys on Saturday at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach.The Canadian singer's high-risk pregnancy went smoothly, doctors said, and the boys were born by cesarean section at 11 a.m. and 11:12 a.m. One weighed 5 lbs.,10 ounces and the other weighed 5 lbs., 4 ounces.
"This is a joyous moment," said their father, Rene Angelil, who also has a 9-year-old son with his superstar wife.

RUSSELL BRAND AND KATY PERRY TIED THE KNOTS.

"Russell Brand and Katy Perry are overjoyed to confirm that they were pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Brand on Saturday, October 23," a rep for Katy told Access. "The very private and spiritual ceremony, attended by the couples' closest family and friends was performed by a Christian minister and longtime friend of the [bride's] family.
"The backdrop was the inspirational and majestic countryside of Northern India," the rep added.

MO CHEDDA THE FRANCHISE CELEBRITY

The name Modupe Oreoluwa may not readily ring a bell but Mo Chedda, may well sound a lot more familiar especially for those who have listened to ‘Da Finest' track from the stables of Knight House.

Mo Chedda is the latest female MC on a mission to rock the Naija rap scene. Although young and petite, a conversation with Modupe reveals a young lady who knows what she wants and where she is headed.

The Franchise Celebrity had her album launch at the Marquee Mega plaza and the after party was at Rehab , Victoria Island. Friends, Family and Fans came to celebrate with her. Well done Chedda!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLAITAN DAGRIN OLAONIPEKUN

Today , one of Nigerian's craziest rapper ever DAGRIN is a year older but death took him early this year. He is celebrated by friends , families and fans all over the world. According to his manager TUNDE PETERS of EDLYNE RECORDS he said they will be having a one week activity to celebrate the late AKOGUN , they will be visiting charity homes and giving out gifts in memory of DAGRIN. Dj zeez, Sossick his producer, YQ , Dj Neptune, Tunde Peters , his followers on twitter and friends on facebook are all celebrating him.

R.I.P SAZZY!!!

On Saturday morning when I checked my timeline on Twitter , it was really sad seeing my followers mourning a great producer  SAZZY as he is fondly called by friends, he  died on Saturday morning. He was an Abuja based Producer and  upcoming rapper. He died Oct 23rd, 2010 after a brief illness.


His birthday was Oct 15 and his last fb message was on Oct 16. He wrote - Hey thanx for all d birthday wishes....bin a bit ill bt thanx all d same.  
He died a week later. He was 26. May his soul rest in peace.

NMVA NOMINATION LIST FOR 2010.

The folks at the Nigeria Music Video Awards have announced their nominees for this year awards and the following Artistes and Directors lead in numbers of nominations..in the following order; Banky W- 4 nominations, Dipp- 4 nominations, Goldie - 3 nominations, Kefee - 3 nominations, Clarence Peters - 3 nominations, Tuface - 2 nominations, Zakky - 2 nominations, Young Hanz -2nominations, Solidstar - 2 nominations, Gbenga Salu - 2 nominations and Sesan - 2 nominations, D'banj-3 nominations. 
The event is scheduled to hold November 28th at the new Expo hall, Eko Hotel , Time 6pm



THE NOMINEES ARE

 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 ANYASODO FINE, FINE LADY
ESSENCE 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 EFFECTS

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)

RICK ROSS ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES .

RICK ROSS ANNOUNCES 'BLOWING MONEY FAST TOUR' TO HIT LAGOS, NIGERIA.

The rapper will hit the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa with artists on his Maybach Music Group imprint, including Triple C's and crooner, Masspike Miles.
Rick Ross is expected to perform material from Teflon Don, in addition to tracks off his previous albums Deeper Than Rap, Trilla and Port of Miami. 

He is to perform in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.

12/28   Accra Ghana
12/29   Cape Town, South Africa
12/30   Lagos Nigeria

Click Continue to view full Tour dates

Tentative tour dates are listed below:

11/5       Springfield, MA
11/6       Bronx, NY
11/12     Lawrence, MA
11/13     Austin, TX
11/16     Leicester, England
11/17     London, England
11/18     Manchester, Englandn
11/19     Chicago, IL
11/24    Detroit, MI
11/25    Newark, NJ
11/26    Rocky Mount, NC
11/27    Greenville, NC
12/5      San Antonio, TX
12/11    St Louis, MO
12/17   Nassau, Bahamas
12/18   Port of Spain, Trinidad
12/28   Accra Ghana
12/29   Cape Town, South Africa
12/30   Lagos Nigeria
1/8       Port Au Prince, Haiti
1/11     Winnipeg, Canada
1/12     Saskatoon, Canada
1/13     Edmonton, Canada
1/15     Toronto, Canada

MOBO AWARD WINNERS FOR 2010.

The Music of Black Origins award 2010 held  20th october in Liverpool, The awards celebrated its 15th Anniversary. The award show was hosted by Alesha Dixon and Reggie Yates with performances by  Tiny, Travis Mccoy and a host of others..Three Nigerians were nominated but none of them made it..Check out the winners..

Best Video: Frisky- Tinie Tempah Ft.Labyrinth

     Best Song: Playing with fire – N-Dubs Ft. Mr Hudson

     Best UK Hip HOP/Grime – Professor Green

     Best International Artist – Eminem

      Best UK Act   - JLS

      Best  Album – JLS

       Best RnB – Plan B

       Best African Act – K’naan

      Best Reggae Act – Gyptian

      Lifetime Achievement Award – Billy Ocean

MISI AND ANIS ARE TO HOST NIGERIA IDOL.

The gentleman that will be by Misi’s side, joining her to take us through Nigerian Idol, from Auditions through Live Shows, eviction, gigs et cetera, has been announced!
Adaora Mbelu Communications Manager of Optima Media Group, licensees of the Idols franchise in Nigeria told reporters early this week that “when the show begins to air in November, our fans should expect to see two hosts”.

“Aside Misi who was announced as host at the press conference in September, we have selected Anis Holloway, a promising singer who grew from nothing to something, participating in talent shows and working hard to get his voice heard. The reason being that he knows the feelings of these singers, and we want them to see him and see prospects”

The producers say Holloway will be in charge of the field and narrating job, while Misi will handle the theatre aspect of the show.

An unrepentant music enthusiast, Sierra Leone born Anis Holloway made his first appearance as a wannabe singer on Project Fame last year before moving on to Nigezie as a presenter.

“I see this as a great opportunity for me, I saw the contestants at Enugu and it reminded me of how I was a few years ago. I’m grateful to Idols for this opportunity, and I am very positive I won’t take it for granted” Holloway said before leaving for Abuja this week.

Most Nigerian teenagers and youngsters are familiar with the Idols format. The story of Reuben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson and Timi Dakolo- talents who emerged from being nobody to becoming superstars has shown that with talent and the Idols stage, there’s nothing that cannot be achieved.

The project to discover Nigeria’s next music superstar will run from November 2010 to March 2011

Idols has been produced in different continents of the world like Poland, America, Greece and Turkey and now, Nigeria gets a chance to create an original super star we will export to the world

Read more: http://www.celebregion.com/2010/10/nigerian-idol-gets-co-host.html#ixzzG3otvPwGV

DAREY RELEASED TWO SINGLES FROM HIS FORTH COMING ALBUM.

The gifted star Darey is releasing two new singles off his forthcoming album come Monday, October 25. This information was confirmed by his record label/management, Soul Muzik on Tuesday, October 19.According to Darey and his management, the singles, titled "Don't Let Me Know" and "The Way You Are" will be released online this week, but the official radio release is scheduled for Monday October 25. We also gathered that the songs will be available on artiste's website www.dareyonline.com and on iTunes.

The two singles, lean towards different distinct directions: the first one, "Don't Let Me Know", is a slow, smooth and sensitive joint while "The Way You Are" is soulful, more upbeat and yet groovy enough to earn heavy spins in the clubs and dance halls.

BEYONCE KNOWLES IS PREGNANT.

Beyonce Knowles and her hubb Jay-Z are expecting their first child.

TODAY Us Magazine reported that multi-award winning singer Beyonce Knowles was pregnant.

The magazine also alleged that the 29-year-old singer and husband Jay-Z were yet to make an official announcement, but reported that Beyonce is in her first trimester.

“B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn’t ready to be a mother just yet,” says a source close to the singer.

Despite the surprise, another source says that Beyonce sees the pregnancy as “a gift from God and she’s so happy.”

But this would not be the first time that news had it on websites that the couple are rumoured to be expecting a child as in March this year, the same rumours were making waves.

But the couple that was said to be earning $122 million between June 2008 and June 2009 by Forbes Magazine, dismissed the rumours then.

If it true, Olori Supergal wishes Mr and Mrs Carter a happy pregnancy.

Finaly she's pregnant...cant wait to see her belly swell...Beyonce don geti belle hosanna!!!

THE FRANCHISE CELEBRITY : MO CHEDDA

The Album has received a lot of positive reviews already...Follow the link below to watch the Video of her first Single...'If you want me'
http://www.youtube.com/user/KnighthouseTV#p/u/4/4ahoqa7iE5M
The Album Listening Party Holds on Saturday 23rd October @ De-Marquee, Mega Plaza, Victoria .Island. Red Carpet starts at 6pm. Admittance is a copy of THE FRANCHISE CELEBRITY ALBUM. Limited Copies would be sold at the Gate.

INI EDO PREMIERES MEMOIRS OF THE HEART.

The beautiful actress INI EDO premiered her movie "MEMOIRS OF THE HEART' last week Friday at 10a services hall, Ikoyi. The movie starring RAMSY NOUAH, INI EDO and it was directed by DESMOND ELLIOT. The people in attendance were actors and actresses in the movie industry, producers and directors Patrick Doyle, Bhaira Mcwizu, Ufoma Ejenebor. Chivita also supported their own..

MUYIWA ADEMOLA READY WITH 'IJO AIYE'

The movie will premiere on October 31st at the Silverbird galleria , Victoria Iskand , Lagos after which the movie will be shown in all cinmeas across the country. According to the  movie producer, Muyiwa Ademola , arrangements have been made in partnership with SUNLIGHT DETERGENT SOAP, to take the movies to areas where there are no cinemas.

NICKI MINAJ IS BECOMING THE FEMALE FASTEST MUSICAL FIGURE.

Nicki Minaj has created an incredible amount of buzz as an emcee — and she hasn't even released an album.

Already a winner of seven music accolades (three from the BET Hip Hop Awards last week), the 25-year-old, Queens-bred artist has collaborated with Mariah Carey, will.i.am and Rihanna. With an alter ego that she calls Barbie and outlandish outfits, Minaj is quickly becoming one of this generation's most fascinating musical figures.

KIM KARDASHIAN CELEBRATED HER 30TH BIRTHDAY IN LAS VEGAS.

Kim Kardashian got the birthday bumps this weekend.
While celebrating the first of her two birthday bashes -– one at Tao Las Vegas, the other at Tao New York -- the soon-to-be-30 reality star was wrestled to the ground by younger sister, Khloe.
"Omg," Kim tweeted from Vegas on Friday. "Khloe Kardashian is attacking me!!!"
The incident occurred after the 29-year-old reality star was pummeled by her own shoes, spiked silver Louboutins that matched her silver John Richmond minidress.
"I accidentally spiked myself and cut my own foot," Kim told eonline.com. "It was bleeding and I had to stop and clean it up!'
But the scuffles didn't prevent the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star from getting her drink on to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tao as well as her own birthday.
"One white russian coming up!" she tweeted during the night. "Hmmm who can I drunk dial tonight?"
Providing the night's soundtrack was ex-Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, who sang "Bootylicious" for the star and her famous rear end.

DERENLE AND CHARLY BOY ACTS WIERD.

Both these Wierdos have been mightly suspected, Over and Over again, Thier sexuality have been Questioned and both of them are said to be really fond of each other. Derenle Specifically has maintained that he is a straight dude and that he really like girls.
 Well, Bright and Early this morning, These pictures and interview was leaked on the Internet.... hmnnn!!! I wonder what this message means...

UTI WINS BIG BROTHER AFRICA ALL STARS.

Uti Nwachukwu has won the Big Brother Africa Allstars Contest!
Uti pulled votes from 8 African Countries to beat Zimbabwe's Munya who was closely behind with votes from 7 Countries. The proud Nigerian walks away with a total of $201,000 US dollars as prize money!
Congratulations!!!!!! UTI for making Nigeria proud.

B.A.N.S SET TO DROP THIS OCTOBER.

If you dont know what B.A.N.S means...... where have you been????

Terry tha rapman is about to release his very much anticipated album...BOYS ARE NOT SMILING.

It features a long range of artistes...M.i, Kefee, Osagz, Terry G, Stereoman and co....

I hear Terry goes hard with crazy punchlines and metaphors.

The album drops this October.

SKUKI PART WAYS WITH KISS MUSIC.

MA YIN E NI BANGER was a hit, word floating around is that Hip Hop World Awards 2010 Next rated Artistes. Skuki has parted ways with their management label KISS MUSIC

The Howie T led Entertainment Conglomerate has saw the Duo of Skuki (Peeshaun and Vavavoom) since the advent of their career. Their contract is said to be over and The Boss(Howie) is said not to be interested in a new deal reason might be because of his frosty relationship with Daphella records boss, weak album sales and a dearth in performance enquires.

ZARA SHOOTS ABOKO KU VIDEO.

ZARA, Margaret-Mary Joseph and her manager TONI PAYNE  has been busy all through the week shooting her first video ABOKO KU. The beautiful TONI PAYNE has been making sure all materials for the shoot are ready.
Here are some of  TONI PAYNE's TWEETS:
toni_payne: Chilling at location1 Zwagger Aboko Ku Video http://twitpic.com/2xrhpl

toni_payne: Chilling at location1 @Zwagger Aboko Ku Video http://twitpic.com/2xrhpl

toni_payne: Still so tired! Day 2 of Zara's Aboko Ku video shoot. ELOY ... http://tmi.me/2hTLY

 

Hmmn!! Toni Payne is really busy with her artistes and next week she is going to shoot ONYEKA ONWENU's video and OLAMIDE the artistes under TONI PAYNE CONCEPTS.

WILLOW SMITH 'WHIP MY HAIR' HAS A VIDEO SHOOT.

Jay-z's most recent signing, Willow Smith (Will & Jada Smith's daughter) has shot a video for hit Internet/Radio smash hit 'WHIP MY HAIR' . She is scheduled to release the video on monday at BET's 106 & Park  & on VEVO, the track wud also be available on iTunes on 0ctober 26th.

What's your view about Willow releasing a new video shoot? Please post a comment.
 

FAYEMI IS NOW THE NEW GOVERNOR OF EKITI STATE.

Kayode Fayemi has become the governor of Ekiti State three years after he launched a legal challenge to the declaration of INEC that Segun Oni won the state's 2007 governorship election.


Mr Oni was relieved of his job by the federal appeals court ruling this afternoon in Ilorin that his opponent and Action Congress governorship candidate in the 2007 election, Fayemi was the rightful winner of the election.



The court, ruling on a legal challenge to a rerun election held in the state last year, cancelled the result of voting in Ido Osi and Ifaki, saying these were concocted. The 8000 votes were then deducted from the PDP result - thus handing over victory to the Action Congress candidate.

NICOLE SCHERZINGER TAKES POISON.

Nicole Scherzinger’s new single, titled “Poison” has arrived. The European dance track was produced by Red One and will do well in the gay clubs. Scherzinger’s brief run in reality TV appears to have come to an end and now she is focusing on her music career once again.
Right after winning Dancing With The Dancers Scherzinger unveiled a song titled “Nobody Can Change Me” on Ryan Seacrest’s Radio Show, but it failed both with her fans and on the charts.
Now she is hoping to revamp that was never able to release with the inclusion of her newest single, “Poison.”

Scherzinger has been quoted saying that she is taking her newest album in a bit of a different direction and will focus more on dance tracks rather than pop hits. The Pussycat Dolls lead singer is attempting to solidify her solo career, which has received a lot of attention since she famously appeared on the reality television dance competition “Dancing with the Stars.”
It will be interesting to see what her album sounds like when it is finally released. If “Poison” is any indication, it should sound a bit different than most of her fans were expecting.
What are your thoughts on Poison Nicole Scherzinger?

MONICA REMIX HERE I AM WITH TREY SONGZ.

Monica Here I Am Remix Ft. Trey Songz – 

Monica has dropped the official remix of her song called “Here I Am” featuring her tour mate Trey Songz.

The song was pretty good to start with so Trey’s unmanly voice does not not bring anything new to the sweet ballad. Too bad the original remix which featured Jamie Foxx will never saw daylight.

The Polow Da Don produced track is featured on her latest effort called “Still Standing” which did pretty well on the charts (and has sold nearly 474,000 copies to date).

ALICIA KEYS GIVES BIRTH TO SON EGYPT DAOUD DEAN.

Alicia Keys Baby: Keys Gives Birth To Son Egypt Daoud Dean – Singer Alicia Keys and her husband, producer/rapper Swizz Beatz, announced the birth of their son, on Friday.

A representative from Keys said she gave birth on Thursday night in New York. The couple has decided to call their new born Egypt Daoud Dean.

This is the first child star for the 29-year-old R&B music star and fourth one for Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean. The pair got married on July 31.

Swizz Beatz, 32, took time to post on Friday via Twitter: “I’m so thankful for everything I been blessed with in my life wowwwwww!” 

Singer Mary J. Blige, also used Twitter to congratulate the couple by saying: “I’m So excited 2 Congratulate my brother @ therealswizzz and @Alicia keys on there New, baby, boy!!!!!!!”.

Any thoughts on Alicia Keys baby name?

TWO BADDEST CHICKS COLLABORATE .

Two of the baddest chicks in the game has collaborated on a song on Rihanna's upcoming 5th album 'loud'.

The joint is called 'Raining men'.

They are also expected to do another song on Nicki's 'Pink friday' album...so look out for them. *winks*

9ICE POSTPONE ALBUM DATE.

9ICE POSTPONE ALBUM DATE

The Gongo Aso crooner  has announced a later date for his upcoming Double album release.

The very busy singer had previously scheduled 10/10/10 for the release of BASHORUN GAA & VERSUS albums into the market but obviously couldn't make it. He had this to sat via Twitter....

DUE TO OUR BUSY SCHEDULE AND DETERMINATION TO ALWAYS DELIVER, BASHORUN GAA AND VERSUS ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED DEC 7TH.

Dude was probably too distracted with all the Drama going on around him,,,,We hope he drops them as scheduled!!!

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: President Obama Invites top black journalist, blog...

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: President Obama Invites top black journalist, blog...: "Present at the White House were 20 African Americans working on the Web, including representatives of theRoot.com, Black Entertainment T..."

2 SHOTZ RELEASES HIS FIFTH ALBUM.

2Shotz releases 5th album

2shotz recently released his fifth album titled, ‘I Am William’. The new album was launched on Saturday October 2, 2010 in Lagos. Releasing this fifth album has made him the only hip-hop artiste in Nigeria to have released five albums.
Congrats man!

His real name is William Iroha

WORLD ADVOCACY WALK FOR WORLD MENTAL WALK HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER.

Workshop and Simulation Dialogue at the Rorunda Hall, National Library, Yaba, Lagos in conjunction with the British High Commission and Lagos State Health Commission. Celebrities like Adaora Ukoh,  Bhaira Mcwizu, Esther Ijewere, Owen geee, Plus one , Lanre Lawal CEO Black Brodas entertainment and many more.

WANDE COAL IN A MOTOR ACCIDENT.

Wande Coal has Survived yet another accident on Thursday September 30th 2010 along the Abuja-Benue Road. Eyewitness say the car was a write-off but none of the Passengers was hurt.
Wande was on his way to the Naija@50  concert at Benue State. The event was organised by the Benue State Government.

IKEJA ALLSTARS SEASON 4 WILL HOLDDECEMBER

IKEJA ALLSTARZ CONCERT 4 HOLDS DECEMBER

The annual and Premier allstarz event in Nigeria , Ikeja Allstarz which debuted in 2007 will be holding its fourth Edition on the 3^rd and 4^th of December.  Executives at 411 Entertainment company, the brand that is also behind the annual Green White Green Carnival have promised that this year’s edition will be a masterpiece while still retaining it’s characteristics of Blue Carpet, music showcase, networking and Honours.

Some entertainers that have been honoured, graced  and performed in the previous editions of Ikeja Allstarz include: Femi Kuti, Da Grin (RIP), Yeni Kuti, Gbenga Adeyinka, Ashionye,  Tajudeen Adepetu,  Ill Bliss, Goldie, Kween, DJ Zeez, Majek Fashek, Bigiano, Klever Jay, General Pype, Mike Anyasodo (winner 2009 Project Fame), YQ, Komoblastic, Sliq, Koffi, Elajoe, etc

The idea behind Ikeja Allstarz is to bring together upcoming and star acts together under one roof in the entertainment capital of Nigeria, Ikeja in celebration of Entertainment industry in the country through music and talent showcase, networking  and to honour individuals who have contributed to the growth of the industry in the year it is been hosted.

Akpor Gbemre, the executive producer of the Musical Concert, Ikeja Allstarz says the line up of talents and star acts billed for performance in this year’s show will be the biggest so far and that Nigerians should expect mind blowing content from 411 Entertainment again this year.

Last year’s Ikeja Allstarz held at Femi Kuti’s New Afrika Shrine Ikeja and was sponsored by popular energy drink, redbull.

GOLDIE DROPS HER DEBUT ALBUM, SEE ALBUM COVER.

Goldie dropped her debut Album 'GOLD' yesterday on the Kennis Music imprint...

Be sure to grab a copy from your local cd store!


See track list:

Here is official track list:
1. Hands up ft Banky w & Magnito
2.Alone
3.You know it ft Eldee
4.Get loos ft Femi
5.Jawo ft Jaywon
6.Who’s D bawse ft Keke
7.VADI ft minjini(Centage superstar)
8.Lulu
9.Point and Kill ft Kas
10.DJ Play on
11.Breathe again
12.Fine
13.Don’t touch
14.You lose
15.Who are we

RICK ROSS AND P DIDDY FORMS A NEW GROUP 'BUGGATTI BOIZ'

Diddy and Rick Ross are forming a super group...The duo teams up to form a new group called Buggatti Boys...


Diddy turns out all the lights in the club and gets dirty on his street single “Another One,” released in conjunction with Rick Ross under the name Bugatti Boyz. Produced by Lil’ Lody, the booming track, which plays like Puff’s answer to “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” sees Diddy holding down the verses and Ross kicking it on the chorus.


Both of them opened the BET hip hop awards 2010.

FUNKE AKINDELE PREMIERES HER NEW MOVIE 'OMO GHETTO' ON 24-10-2010

Omo Ghetto a.k.a Ghetto Girlz release party has been postponed!!!!The new date is 24th October 2010@the National Arts Theatre Iganmu.
Gates- N2,000 only. Time- 1pm. Dress code- A Ghetto Touch!!!
For Tickets Bookings...
Please call 08035264704,08026019193,08071277067,08033502899

POLICE SHUTS THISDAY OFFICE IN APAPA.

The Nigerian police this morning stormed the premises of ThisDay Newspaper in Apapa, Lagos.

According to sources close to the media outfit, security operatives, acting on a court order, forcefully entered the company’s office complex and chased away all the workers on duty.

While there, they seized both the official and private cars parked in the premises and  also carted away all the computers (both desktop and laptop) found in their offices.

LEONA LEWIS

Former X-factor Winner Leona Lewis was in Nigeria on request from Thisday News paper for  a performance to mark the Nigeria @50 celebrations along former World leaders, but her performance was cancelled due to the twin bomb attack that rocked the capital on Independence day.

The SUN Newspaper reports that, Leona Lewis was staying in a hotel which was within a close proximity to the bombing. According to SUN, the singer’s hotel building was shaken by the blast, an incident that caused her panic and her decision to quickly want  out of Nigeria….

THE 'FRANCHISE CELEBRITY' MOCHEDDA RELEASES HER ALBUM ON 20-10-2010

Knighthouse Entertainment presents the release of the most anticipated album by a female artist in a long while, Mo’Cheddah’s debut album the “Franchise Celebrity”. The highly anticipated album will be launched on the 20th of October, 2010 by her Record Label at a live event in Lagos, Nigeria.

The album which consists of her breakout single “If You Want Me” and the follow up monster hit single “Ko ma Roll” will contain 13 other tracks, bringing the total number of items on the album to 15.

Mo’Cheddah, who has just been awarded the ‘Most Promising Act to Watch’ this year at the just concluded NEA awards in New York City, says that her debut album is a reflection of her personal music style; she says, “……..it is the culmination of 7 years of preparation and was heavily influenced by my experiences in music over that period.”

The album is primarily an Afro-Pop album. The talented young lady has also been nominated for the ‘Most Gifted Female Video’ at the Channel O Music Video Awards 2010 and ‘Discovery of the Year’ at the Soundcity Video Music Awards 2010.

KANYE WEST REVEALS ALBUM TITLE.

The official album title is and always was …….. MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY,” tweeted West while designing typefaces for the packaging at a graphics house in Paris.

 

His next single after “Runaway” will be “All of the Lights,” despite an unfinished version leaking online. “I ain’t letting no leaks have any affect on my song choices,” he stated. “All of the Lights is the next single but wait till yall here the final!!!!!”

 

He also answered what many fans have been wanting to know, whether the free music from G.O.O.D. Fridays will be included on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. “Yes some of the good fridays will be on the album,” said Yeezy, while revealing the first sounds you’ll hear when you press play on the disc. “The first song on the album is called Dark Fantasy produced my The Rza co-produced by me and No I.D.”

Yesterday, Kanye confirmed the November 22 release date.

ASA's NEW SINGLE.

Check out Asa's new single when you follow the link.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5JGxU7Vi50

411daily: AKON LIVE IN KWARA--PICTURES.

411daily: AKON LIVE IN KWARA--PICTURES.: "Akon Rocked Kwara alongside Top 9ja Acts to celebrate 9ja@50, Click continue for more fabulous pics"

FAZE SET TO RELEASE TWO NEW SINGLES.

Anyway, the singer is set to release two new singles, Relate and Gear One, from his upcoming 4th album.

Get ready people!