Listen up!!! OTIS by Terry Tha Rapman & Modenine

This is the first single from Terry Tha Rapman's upcoming mixtape titled World Domination. OTIS is a collaboration with Nigeria's greatest lyricist Mode 9. On the instrumental made famous by Kanye West and Jay-Z, Terry Tha Rapman and Mode 9 go at each other rhyme for rhyme showing why they are widely regarded as the best MCs in the country.

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Nollywood Actors Joke Silva, Patience Ozonkwo and Alex Osifo tango in Victims of Society

JOKE SILVA

PATIENCE OZONKWO

 What do you get when you combine acting prowess of Joke Silva, Alex Usifo, and Mama Gee? Depth, sense and a movie that is worth seeing are what you get.

The three leading Nollywood stars combine strength and talent in the latest Nollywood flick “Victims of the Society” by actor and filmmaker Elvis Chucks.

The movie “Victim of the Society” is an advocacy flick done artistically on the aftermath effect of child abuse. It takes a holistic look at what happens when a child is turned into a monster and when the monster is unleashed on the society as a result of abuse. The movie explores the damaging effect of abuse on the society at large.

NairaTweets Launches Digital Content Store

As an enhancement of www.nairatweets.net – a crowd sourcing, social engagement service available to Nigerian Businesses an Twitter Users – Nairatweets has launched its Digital Content Store.

The aim of the Store is to provide digital content (music, mobile applications, themes, etc.) for twitter users.The store will cater for organizations and individuals who are ready to offer their products and services for free or for sale at very affordable prices. The Store will bridge the gap between digital content providers and mobile devices users for free flow of relevant and interesting contents, and particularly among Nairatweets users. Nairatweets Store will help Nigerian Developers and Publishers of Digital Contents to share and spread the use of their apps and even monetize them.

Comedian Ayo 'AY' Makun gets DEAFA awards nomination

 Ayodeji Richard Makun popularly known as AY has earned another global Awards nomination for his comical and crowd-pulling AY Live concerts at the annual Dery Entertainment's Annual Fund Raising Awards, DEAFA 2011.According to the website of DEAFA 2011, AY will compete in the Comedian of the Year Category against some of UK's funniest and well celebrated comedians –Eddie Kaddi and Kojo.
 AY, Eddie Kaddi, and Kojo, are comedians with knack for selling-out live comedy concerts. AY had sold out Muson Centre in Lagos in 2007; The Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja in 2009; the Indigo O2 Arena, London in 2010; ThisDay Dome Abuja in 2011, and the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, also in 2011. Eddie Kaddi had six sold-out solo concerts – two of those in 2009 at the IndigO2, while Kojo is called "The Fresh Prince of Hackney" because he has sold out the Hackney Empire, twice, and the Catford Theatre, in London.

Fresh faces slug it out with Stella Damasus, Kalu Ikeagwu in Two Brides and a baby

Finally, when the highly awaited movie, Two Brides and a baby hits the cinema for a grand premiere on Thursday, November 17 two things will pan out, one, how the young horns hold their own against the established acts and how close to reality is the story behind the movie.
The movie produced by delectable Blessing Effiom Egbe has eclectic blend of tested hands and still very fresh horns. Established hands in the movie are Stela Damasus, Kalu Ikeagu and Blessing Egbe herself.
Stella Damasus play the role of Amma,  the ex who is hell bent on extracting her pound of flesh from Bankole, a role played by OC Ukeje. Kechie, the fiancé of Bankole was caught in the middle as the battle rages on especially when a baby is involved.

Uche Cosmos emerged the winner of Dance 234, walking away with the highly coveted grand prize; a car, N1 million and a dance training abroad

The much talked about dance reality show – Dance 234 has finally come to an end with winners emerging from the highly contested and widely viewed show. The show which aired on local and international television channels had been adjudged one of the most interesting shows on television in recent times, started airing on the 6th August, 2011 ended last weekend with celebration and prizes. The grand finale of the show which held at the KOGA entertainment centre, Oregun, Lagos attracted scores of fans, celebrities, family members of the contestants and associates as they came to cheer their loved ones to victory. 20 contestants made it to the KOGA house after undergoing rigorous auditions which held in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and Benin.

After 13 weeks of intense competition, finally six contestants made it to the final which included Jane Chude, Bryan Peters, Unoma Onywekwelu, Bamidele, Uche Cosmos and Emmy, they had to slug it out for the grand prize of a car, N1,000,000 (one million naira) and a dance course abroad. It was indeed a night of glitz, glamour and style as the six contestants were made to perform individually and in groups, the judges – Preeye Yibowei the ever smiling and delectable Nigerian dance instructor, Brandiny of the Mask Dance Team and Maryanne had their hands full in the process of deciding the eventual winner. Bamidele and Jane did a couple routine, Emmy and uche did a blend of contemporary jazz while Bryan and Unoma stepped up their game as they performed to a love song.

After these exchanges of dance steps and extensions, it was time for the presenter to announce the winner of the competition after the judges had put their heads together. In 4th place was Jane and 3rd was Unoma . At this point, the studio was filled with tension as fingers were permanently crossed, apprehension heightened, eventually the winner was mentioned, Lo and behold, Uche emerged the winner of Dance 234, walking away with the highly coveted grand prize; a car, one million naira and a dance training abroad, while the duo of Bryan and Unoma walked away with N750, 000 and N500, 000 respectively. Bryan and Unoma also attracted a scholarship to study dance at the Society for performing Arts in Lagos for the duration of 3 semesters only.

The reality show was produced by Jemila Musa, who has been around the industry for a while when asked of the motive behind the reality show, she said ''most dancers in Nigeria are not appreciated, besides there are more reality shows in singing than dancing, so the aim behind Dance 234 is to give the contestants the needed exposure '', She further added that ''the reality show will be a yearly event as the organizers are willing to make it an avenue where the quality dancers will be given the opportunity to prove their worth''.

Wow!! Return of Jenifa becomes Nollywood fastest Movie and it has sold about N10 million in 7 days

…gets two weeks extension at cinema

Just after a week of its release to the cinemas, "The Return of Jenifa" (TROJ) has out sold all other Hollywood movies at the cinema around the country, a feat which has never been achieved by any other Nollywood movie and this has earned the movie the title of 'the fastest grossing Nollywood movie of all time' by cinema operators. And this feat is more remarkable as the movie is only showing in three cinemas- Silverbird Lagos and Abuja and Ozone Cinema in Yaba, Lagos.

Earning such a feat would come as no surprise as Funke has been known to have churned out some blockbusters movies in DVD; movies like Jenifa and Omo Ghetto were said to have sold in their numbers.
 

The impressive showing which has made the movie earn close to N10 million in seven days has made the cinema asked for two weeks extension to show the movie at the cinema. That means the movie will be at the cinema for four weeks.
 

Since its grand premier at The Muson Center on the Friday, October 7, the movie has been earning applause and respect of industry people who trooped out in their numbers to support the actress at the premiere which had the First Lady of Lagos in attendance. Others in attendance are, Eldee, Dayo Adeneye, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Oge Okoye, Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka, AY, Julius Agwu, Tunde Kelani, Ireti Osayemi, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Chioma Chukwuka, Helen Paul, Queen Nwokoye, Adora Ukoh, Kunle Bakare, Mayor Akinpelu and others.

The Return of Jenifa which was shot both within and outside the country features an impressive cast which parades both music and movie stars such as Eldee the Don, Banky W, Denrele, Antar Laniyan, Helen Paul and others.

 

The storyline of the movie revolves around the life of the main character, Jenifa. Here she registers to be part of a dancing competition. But when she is asked to undergo an HIV test as part of the requirement for entry into the competition, she fled, being unsure of her status as a result of her past exploits.

She is later forced to withdraw from the society that she once ruled and move back to her village. Going back to the village however does not stop her from being her crazy self and in the end she learns that life is not all about being a 'gbogbo bigs girl'

 The movie was shot by DJ Tee

Omotola beats them all... Genevieve Nnaji, others at the Screen Nation Film and Television Award

For Omotola it has been a roller coaster year from rubbing shoulders with Kimberley Elis on location in Ghana to playing alongside Will Johnson in the UK, the mother of four's international profile has been on the rise in 2011.

The actress, who recently completed a tour of four countries on a project she is still keeping under wraps, was on Sunday announced as favorite West African actress of the year at the reputable Screen Nation Film and Television Award, which held in indigo O2 Arena in the UK. The award ceremony was hosted by Angelica Bell and Michael Underwood.

 In winning this year's award, Omotola beats other nominees such as Jackie Appiah, Mercy Johnson, Genevieve Nnaji , Ama K Abebrese and others. The award further confirms the international brand following of the actress who is also an ambassador of the United Nations and Amnesty International. Omotola, who has been adjudged as the West African actress with the highest number of following on the internet, has been doing so much on the international scene of late.

Her international expedition has taken her to countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone on charitable ventures. Her charitable ventures earned her the United Nations and Amnesty International ambassador and an honorary citizen of Liberia; she took to the runway to help draw attention to hunger in some African countries.

The Screen Nation film and TV Awards is a televised event, which takes place in October during Black History Month and combines the glamour of international movie stars alongside British talent. The awards ceremony – dubbed by the media as the ''Black BAFTAs'' – brings together actors, actresses, directors and filmmakers from the UK and international film and TV industry

New Single 'Shower Down' from B'Robby.. Listen Here

 Define Music..... An organized arrangement and movement of sounds made by instruments or voices thru' a continuum of time in a pleasant or exciting way.. Add 'Legendary' to that and you have got yourself the kind of Music that would last a while.. The Artist is Bright Robinson, better know as B'Robby. He is primarily an R&B artist who adapts pretty well to almost all genres of music. This follow up single titled "Shower Down" is an Afro HipHop track with a bit of Reggae Fusion. He previously released his debut single "Drinks on Me" a few months back which is still receiving good airplay and accolades. Although visually impaired, this Legend in the making has an amazing talent both in the studio and on the stage. He is officially signed to Legendary Records

Listen to B'Robby Single Here

Mike Ezuruonye's wife Nkechi delivers Baby boy

Nollywood Actor Mike Ezuruonye and his amiable wife Nkechi welcomed their first baby earlier this week. It's been a year since the couple wedded. Congratulations Mike!!!

FACTORY78 Interview with Dayo D1 Adeneye & Kenny Ogungbe

Entertainment pioneers and Afrobeats music industry legends Dayo Adeneye and Kenny Ogungbe popularly known as D1 and Keke spoke to Factory78tv at Julius Agwu's comedy tour "crack ya ribs" in London. Despite rumours of a split between the pair, they both looked in fine from showing no signs of such as they spoke to Factory78tv's Adesope. They happily spoke about everything from the rise of the Afrobeats scene to their years in the entertainment industry, and finally the new rooster at the legendary label which has lead to the resurgence of Kennis music.Watch the entertaining conversations right here

E Travel: Travel Free Travel Easy

Weekly, the Lagos MM2 Airport has nothing less than 2000 people visiting its workspace from all parts of Nigeria. Mostly are travellers and others include, visitors who will like to pick up their travellers, ticket purchasers and tourists (I mean people who just want to come and have a view of its beauty). However, My Article today is focused on the issues people have as regards boarding and ticketing. It is no doubt that we are in the Information dispensation and it is expected that people especially the young people maximize

The LOVE| LIFE| MUSIC Project launch the 'Volunteer Corporation'

Call to action!  The Love|Life|Music project wants volunteers for the kick-off phase of its project the #LLM Volunteer Corporation. This is a first of its kind system that employs the engagement of highly skilled and interested volunteers to manage specific activities of the project in much the same way a corporation would execute a business agenda.
This is an innovative trend in charitable and community development work, and the Love|Life|Music project is pioneering its use for optimal success in their efforts. The #LLM Volunteer Corporation’s use of corporate business-like systems in development activities is sure to generate a lot of interest amongst a hitherto-untapped

Artiste Line-up for Notjustok Music Concert on December 17th

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Organizers of the concert are working hard to ensure that this premiere concert is one that fans and attendees will be talking about long after the concert is over. As part of this, they are putting together a stellar performance line-up which currently consists of the following artistes: The Mo'Hits Allstars, Choc Boiz (M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Brymo), EME Crew (Banky W, Wizkid, Skales), eLDee 'the Don', Tiwa Savage, Lami, Mo'cheddah, SauceKid, Show Dem Camp, Sound Sultan, Timaya,Chidinma, Myke, Iyanya, Eva, RuggedMan, Ikechukwu, Kelly Hansome, Kennis Music, Iceberg Slim, Kefee, Dammy Krane, Yung6ix, Davido and a host of other performers soon to be announced. 

Nigeria's largest online music hub, NotJustOk announces the official launch of the NotJustOk Music Concert, scheduled to take place on December 17th,

Comedian Koffi New singles off the Root & Roll album...

Funny man, Koffi is out again with new sounds that would define the essence of music. His Journey as a comedian, Actor, MC has given him the vast scope of experience in the Nigerian Entertainment scene. Now out with three mind blowing creative singles off his up coming album (Root N Roll).The
album which is set for release in the 02/01/2012.

The album is the 4th studio album form the Ace comedian previous album from Koffi aka CandyMan, aka Splufik ,aka Ceo Workerman Ent  includes Comfussion in 2004/Abinibility in 2006/TradofunkHIPsouL in 2008. At different stages of release these albums have witness great popularity success

Somewhere in Lagos on 11-11-11... Divaz Parade

Divaz Parade is a fun Event for everyone come 11th November, 2011 they will be celebrating Ladies in a whole new event called DIVAZ PARADE. Participants will be entertained and also given the opportunity to WIN prizes from their sponsors.

Contacts for more info
BB- 306C4EA5 OR 22AF78BE
Call - 07039651090, 08056642616

Exclusive Interview with Young Entreprenuers Ife Adebiyi and Seun Abiodun of Rhobes Bespoke

Seun and Ife Partners at Rhobes Bespoke Clothing

Oluwaseun Abiodun and Adebiyi Ifedapo are both graduates. Ife studied Accounting in Olabisi Onabanjo University and Seun studied Engineering in Unilag  but they decided to go into fashion fully. They are both young Entrepreneurs and also Nigerians. They own and run a unique fashion lifestyle company called RHOBES BESPOKE  here in Lagos, Nigeria. They showcased their first clothing line in 2010 at the Lagos Fashion Week. Well, I don't really need to say much. What you see is what you get “wink” Read their interview and get inspired!!

Can we meet you?
IFE- My names are Adebiyi Ifedapo Adetunji. I'm a partner at Rhobes Bespoke Nigeria. I studied B.Sc Accounting in Olaabisi Onabanjo University popularly known as OSU.

FREEZE ON RHOBES BESPOKE OUTFIT

SEUN-  My name is Abiodun Oluwaseun I graduated from University of Lagos Faculty of engineering.

Wby Fashion and Nothing else?
IFE - It started from something I wanted to do something different and I was interested in designing. I said to myself once that why can't I wear my own things most times when I go out to shop I spend so much time looking for one shirt and I grew up with my grandmother she was a seamstress and I got that knowledge from her  I said to myself why cant I do this my own way.
SEUN- I have always wanted to be a Fashion Designer and most times, I buy clothes for people. I didn't really plan to go into Fashion fully when i had to do business, the Fashion thing came to me first and now I'm into it fully.

So now you are saying that the Fashion thing has been in you since and you didn't go to school to learn about fashion
IFE -There was really nothing to learn about it. It was just like sourcing for ideas and just looking for stuffs and seen how its done

M.A.K drops new single ' JA LO KORO' ft Maytronomy

M.A.K formerly known as Makiller,is an up and coming talented artiste who has his eyes set on the prize,the big one. Born Femi Makinwa, M.A.K is a single boy of 4 siblings,He was born and bred in Lagos and is presently pursuing his studies at the University of Lagos. He has a strong fan base especially where his skills are always showcased and was discovered at Wax Lyrical (a platform designed to discover hip hop talents). In less than a year, he has already featured on Ex-o's "hip hop speaks mixtape" and M.I's forthcoming

Incase you don't know, you can get 50% off Regular Tickets to ELOY Awards only on dealdey

Don't be surprised I know you've been wanting to attend this prestigious event. You'll get 50% (2,500) instead of 5,000 off the normal price  Its simple all you need to do is buy On DEALDEY and if you are not a member yet, Its very easy to sign up ..... Click HERE to sign up for free

Dahmyn Wears Concept Presents halloween Beach Party

Don't miss out in the first ever HALLOWEEN BEACH PARTY in Naija
Venuee: Sweet16 bar, Elegushi Private Beach
Date: 29th October, 2011.
Time: 4pm

Featuring
DJ Teenext
DJ XGEE
DJ Jackson all the way from MOVIDA.
Special Guest Artist: RAYCEE ROLL

Support Pink Pearl Breast Cancer Cycling Awareness

On behalf of PINK Pearl Foundation, please support  one of its events to mark the 25th world breast cancer awareness month this October.

PINK RIDE holds from the 18th to 21st of October and would cut across Edo State to Delta state. This event is in collaboration between the PINK Pearl foundation and the lifestyle cycling club Port-Harcourt. The cyclists will be riding through Benin-Warri-Abraka-Asaba. We expect over 100 cyclists and 500,000 spectators over the entire journey through several cities, towns and villages alongside creating awareness in our usual entertaining manner. They intend to reach a further audience of one million by pre and post event coverage through online, television, radio and newsprint. Support the cause.. for more info contact Kenneth and Rick via email

KenOliko kenneth@randkonline.com

rick rick@randkonline.com

Teaze Couture set to launch in the Nigeria Fashion Market

Teaze couture, a prêt-a-porter (ready-to-wear) fashion clothing brand pioneered by Ayotunde Omitogun and Omotunde Hamid is set to launch into the Nigerian fashion market soon bringing to fore creative designs to suit all shapes and sizes.

Speaking with the creative Director, Omotunde Hamid, she revealed that teaze couture is a ready to wear clothing brand intended to cater for the fashion needs of the savvy lady who wants to look and feel great. "Our debut collections will be made available and can be purchased off the rack or ordered to specification. We aim to please and offer our customers optimum satisfaction and comfort through our delivery system, meaning once you book and specify what you want online and pay accordingly, we deliver to your doorstep thereby reducing the stress of purchase".

She went further to say that "we aim to introduce unique concepts into the Nigerian fashion industry. We also aim to make the Teaze brand of clothing a household name that would adequately compete with both local and international clothing brands".

Asked on what their unique selling point is, Ayotunde Omitogun, the creative Director/Partner asserted that in addition to making ready to wear clothing, teaze also offers other services like garment alterations, paid for delivery system (within Lagos) and also an online boutique where specific orders can be made. She also stated that their clients have easy access in viewing and ordering for their latest collections.

The brand is a merger of two independent labels, Ayotunde couture and Motlog designs. The management of both labels asserted that the partnership which created the Teaze brand was established with the aim to revolutionize the Nigerian fashion market.

Get more details visit: www.teazecouture.com

Or email- info@teazecouture.com

Bashorun Gaa & Versus Set for Release - 9ice as he Officially Promotes 3 Hot Singles.

The high anticipation of his double albums " BASHORUN GAA" and " VERSUS" has prompted Nigerian born music superstar " 9ice", to promote three hot singles prior to the release of the albums. This move is seemingly being made to wet the appetite of awaiting fans and also to give an idea of what to expect from the proverbial lyricist who has undeniably created niche for himself that is yet to be matched.

Interesting!! Chelsea pay £2m for 14-year-old Oluwaseyi Ojo and he's a Nigerian!!

Oluwaseyi Ojo

I'm not a soccer fan tho' but this caught my attention and I'm like wow!!!! A 14 year old Nigerian Oluwaseyi Ojo signed to Chelsea for €2m.. Amazing!! I guess he's the most expensive '14 year old' player right now or am I wrong?

Chelsea have agreed to pay a staggering £2million to make an MK Dons youth-team player the most expensive 14-year-old in football. Teenage sensation Oluwaseyi Ojo is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in English football, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all having tracked the youngster.

Rapper Rick Ross Suffers Another Seizure today

According to TMZ ... Rick Ross private jet made an emergency landing in Birmingham, Alabama, 2 hours ago, en route to his concert in Memphis ... and they found out he suffered another seizure. It's the second time today where a plane in which the rapper was a passenger made an emergency landing. He suffered a seizure earlier today and he was released, then took off at 5:07 PM ET from Ft. Lauderdale to make his concert  tonight in Memphis. But at 5:44 PM CDT, the plane was diverted and landed in Birmingham