By Osagie Alonge
Watch Chidinma and Wizkid talk about how they got to record the remix to her hit song ‘Emi ni baller‘.
The duo got together at Capital Hill studios to record the remix after the successful release of the original featuring Tha Suspect and Illbliss.
Watch below…
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By Tosyn Bucknor
The Valentine Weekend was one that felt like a National Holiday. There were so many events slated for the period but I’m focusing on three main ones because Banky W, Maxwell and Darey all gave me a Valentine Weekend to remember!
10. I’d hire Seyi Law over and over and over again. He’s too funny for his own good! He was the host at Banky W’s event.
9. It was hard to miss the Wizkid statement (deliberate or otherwise) at the Banky W concert. He came (yippee) but sat with his manager, about three rows back.
8. Red Carpet work… E no easy o!
Not for the presenters nor for the guests. There are like what? Twenty cameras at the least (video) and twenty more (still). And each one wants you. As for those doing the interviews, you want all the celebrities to speak with you. So you’re speaking with celeb A and spying with your eye, all the others you want to speak with.
7. Timi Dakolo‘s voice.. Every time I hear him sing, I marvel. His voice is powerful, clear and beautiful. If he doesn’t win more ‘best male vocalist’ awards, it would be a travesty.
6. And Waje…
The things she does with her voice… It is so effortless. I’ve never heard Waje sing an off note or run out of breath.
5. There’s more to being on a stage than just singing as proved by Banky, Maxwell and Darey. All three acts owned their stages. Banky had the dancers and little skits, Maxwell covered the length and breadth of his stage with calculated moves and even the odd dance step or two, and Darey… Well Darey had sand artists, dancers, acrobats and ten thousand costume changes.
4. Naija Time no matter what?
It seems there is no artiste, nor type of event that can ensure an event starts at the advertised time.
If the organisers get their act today, the audience don’t. When the audience do, the organisers don’t.
What’s the solution?
Start a show at the advertised time even if it’s only one person seated?
3. The return of Boyz II Men…
Or as we call them here, Praiz, Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Tolu and Darey.
Together, they covered two Boys to Men songs at Darey’s #LLAM show and now that they’ve done this, I want more!
Like they need to do an album together, then a show together, then a video together, then… No, for real.
2. Live Band (no)Overdose!
There were three concerts and three live bands. And it didn’t get tiring. Event organisers and Venues must look into creating some kind of live vibe for their events now. And performers may want to incorporate more live elements.
It can be done folks!
We have proof
1. Three events… Three looks… Three outfits…
Thanks for the fab music guys but let’s not do this again!
By Osagie Alonge
You’ve seen the photos, now watch Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekiende celebrate her surprise 35th birthday party with her husband Capt Ekeinde.
Guests included colleagues Genevieve Nnaji, Bimbo Akintola, Monalisa Chinda, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Chidi Mokeme, as well as singers Banky W, Sound Sultan and others.
Watch below…
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By Osagie Alonge
Watch buzzing rapper XP‘s new video ‘Calabar remix‘ featuring some of Nigeria’s top rappers – Reminisce, Skales and Olamide.
The video was directed by Adasa Cookey. Watch below…
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By Osagie Alonge
Cristiano Ronaldo: FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF. Photo: Getty Images
Last night Spanish football giants Barcelona FC and Real Madrid FC locked horns at the Nou Camp for the semi-finals of the King’s Cup.
After playing a 1-1 draw, visitors Real Madrid thumped Barce 3-1 with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals.
Watch the highlights below…
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By Victor Enengedi
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Kwara State Nollywood Movie Studio otherwise known as Malete Film Village.
In a statement delivered by the Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, ‘Joke Silva, who is a seasoned actress and a world class film director, will be the face and image of the Malete Film Village for some time to come’.
In her acceptance speech, the actress said ‘I would be building a movie studio from scratch and making it viable. More importantly, it is supposed to be an underpinning for Nollywood where the skills that are necessary to sustain Nollywood will be taught. It is to train those who have decided to take a profession in the film industry and the various skills that are involved in the industry’.
The Malete Film Village is an independent venture established by the Kwara State University to produce films and also train film actors, actresses and other experts for Nollywood; the Nigerian film industry and for the entire African film industry.
By Osagie Alonge
Wizkid is on a roll – three singles in the space of one month is no joke.
Here’s another one titled ‘That’s me’ featuring Paedae of popular Ghanaian Pop group R2Bees. Listen below…
By Osagie Alonge
Watch Flavour‘s new video titled ‘Chinny Baby‘ off his third solo album ‘Blessed ‘.
The Enugu-born highlife singer keeps it emotional on the Trademark Pictures pictures production. Watch below…
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By Victor Enengedi
The Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria on Saturday February 23, 2013 during its Creative Industry Awards declared Chris Ubosi as the ‘Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2012’.
Ubosi, the founder of Magelectrics Limited, operators of Beat 99.9 FM, Classic FM 97.3 and Naija FM 102.7, three licensed indigenous radio stations in Nigeria was also winner of the Audio Visual Category.
Other winners of the Creative Industry Awards include;
Kelechi Amadi Obi (Visual Arts)
DJ Sosse (Performing Arts)
Ayo Richard Makun for AY Show (Comedy)
Segun Demuren and Banky W for Eme Music (Music)
Kene Mkparu for Film House (Film)
Book Craft (Publishers)
Chris Ubosi for Thebeat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM (Audio Visual)
Tunde Kehinde and Rapheal Afaedor for Jumia.com.ng (New Media)
Lanre Adisa for Noah’s Ark (Creative Services)
Mai Atafo for Mai (Fashion)
The Awards, organized by the Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (CEAN) rewards initiative, talent, creativity and entrepreneurship across the creative industries, recognizing the central role they play in the development of a competitive and sustainable creative economy.
By Osagie Alonge
Wizkid has premiered the video to his smash hit single ‘Azonto freestyle‘.
The video was shot and directed by Mr Moe Musa in the UK. Check it out!
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By Osagie Alonge
Wizkid performing at the launch at the Civic Centre. Photo: Michael Ogunbamowo
Nigerian Breweries, makers of Star Lager beer, popularly referred to as ‘the people’s beer’ or ‘Shine shine bobo’, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind mobile application called Star Music.
The formal launch, which held at the Civic Center, Victoria Island Lagos on February 27 2013 drew the crème of the entertainment industry as they came out en masse to witness the arrival of Star Music.
The ‘digital’ event also provided guests a first hand view of the new mobile service through a facility demonstration of the application.
Nigerian Breweries’ Marketing Director, Mr Walter Drenth, noted that Star Music is a culmination of years of careful planning and research as the company sought out ways to continually engage its consumers. ‘At Star, we’ve always believed that our consumers are truly at the core of our business. We are very excited by the introduction of our new mobile application and see it as one of the many ways we have chosen to positively engage music consumers in Nigeria.’
Star Music is a two-way interactive App that will completely change the way consumers experience music from now on. We’re partnering with some of the biggest names in entertainment MTV BASE and Nigerian Entertainment Today.
‘So users can watch videos, stream and download their favourite songs, create their own playlists, enjoy breaking news on their favourite stars while interacting and sharing the fun with each other. Of course there’ll be so much more to offer as well so consumers can always look forward to each new day with Star Music. Drenth added.
Star Music is available on several mobile operating systems, including Android, Java, Blackberry, iPhone, iPAD and Google Play; as well as on a dedicated mobisite.
The 44-year-old singer reportedly pleaded no contest to driving under the influence (DUI) and to driving on a suspended licence, following his arrest last October , and will now spend almost two months behind bars.
The second charge relates to him being arrested last March after he failed a sobriety test.
For the DUI charge, Bobby was placed on 48 months of summary probation, ordered to pay a $500 fine plus penalty assessment, complete an 18-month alcohol programme and comply with standard DUI conditions.
On the second count, he was placed on 36 months of summary probation, ordered to pay a $300 fine plus penalty assessment and install an ignition interlock device – an alcohol breathalyser that prohibits the driver from starting the car if they are above the limit.
He will also have to go to three Alcoholic Anonymous sessions a week.
According to E! News, Bobby – who was not present in the Los Angeles courtroom yesterday and was instead represented by his attorney Tiffany Feder – will report to jail on March 20.
Last year, as part of his release deal with his first DUI arrest, Bobby agreed to enter rehab.
However, in August he checked out early because he didn’t think he needed anymore help.
-BANG
Madonna performing in Russia. Photo: Getty Images
The ‘Miles Away’ singer, 54, – who has previously hosted her annual Academy Awards bash with her long-time friend, 50, – reportedly decided to invite the actress’s soon to be ex-husband Ashton Kutcher, 35, to the star-studded event on Sunday, February 24, 2013 instead as she has taken his side in their nasty divorce.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: ‘Madonna is firmly on side Ashton. She adores him and thinks that out of him and Demi he’s the one with the glittering career. Also, Madonna loves having Ashton around as he’s great eye candy, he’s funny and he flirts outrageously with her. In Madonna’s eyes, there’s no competition – when it comes to picking sides Ashton is the obvious winner!’
An eye-witness revealed that Demi was noticeably absent from the bash and guests were very surprised to see Ashton, who is set to move in with his girlfriend of almost a year Mila Kunis, 29, there instead.
The insider said: ‘When Ashton walked in it got the crowd buzzing! Madonna’s never spoken about the split, but it’s obvious she’s sided with him over Demi. It was kind of shocking as Demi has even hosted the party with Madonna in the past, so it’s even more of a mega snub! Madonna clearly loves Ashton though, they were dancing together a lot throughout the night and flirting up a storm!’
Ashton filed for divorce from Demi after six years of marriage in December, more than a year after they split following his fling with Sara Leal, 22 in San Diego.
-BANG
By Philip Hamilton
Kim Kardashian. Photo: Yahoo!
The curvy reality star – who is expecting a baby girl with rapper Kanye West – claims her comfy new pair of J Brand jeans fit her changing body shape to perfection and have made her feel like her old fashionable self once again.
Writing in her new ‘Mommy blog’ on Celebuzz.com, Kim posted: ‘Hi guys! So I love sharing my favorite products and beauty and fashion tips with you all and I wanted to do my first mommy blog today to tell you about these new J Brand jeans I received.
‘They are these super comfy maternity jeans with soft, stretchy side panels in the front and they are absolutely amazing! I feel like I’m back to my old self and I’m so happy! ‘
The sultry beauty – who is famed for her sexy style and love of figure-hugging clothing – also reached out to her fellow mothers-to-be and asked for advice on how to find flattering clothes that are also comfortable.
She added: ‘With this being my first pregnancy I’ve been finding it really difficult to find clothes that are comfortable and fit me well, but these are great. Are there any other moms to be out there who have tried these? I’d love to hear you pregnancy tips too!!’
Kim, 32, and ‘Gold Digger’ singer Kanye, 35, announced they were expecting a baby in December and the couple have already turned down $3 million for the first picture of the child from a magazine.
-BANG
By Philip Hamilton
The 66-year-old actor has listed the 50.2 acre property in Wellington, Florida, on the market for the massive sum, which is over $22 million more than what he originally paid for it.
Tommy – who took up the equine sport in his 40s – paid $4.46 million for the ranch 10 years ago and has worked hard turning it into one of the top polo ranches in the world.
The Hollywood veteran has a large property portfolio which includes two cattle ranches in Texas, one in Santa Fe, California, and another polo ranch Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to sell up because he has too many businesses to focus on.
A source told local Florida blog Gossip Extra: ‘He decided to get rid of one, and he picked Wellington.’
The San Saba Polo Ranch – which is named after his Texan home – boasts a regulation-sized polo field, while any players who wish dismount their horse can work up a sweat on the stick and ball field.
Up to 48 horses can be kept in the four paddocks and two barns and their are trails to go riding on and a man-made lake to enjoy.
There is also a residence for the human visitors as the ranch has a groomers’ quarters complete with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Although the ranch is very impressive, realtor Philip Lyle Smith believes it could take some time to sell because it is such a specialist purchase.
He said: ‘It’s a unique property for a unique buyer. The appraisal could be a problem since there’s a huge difference between what Mr. Jones bought it for and what he wants for it. It’s going to take a while for him to sell it.’
Tommy was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in ‘Lincoln’ but lost out on Sunday night (24.02.13) to ‘Django Unchained’ star Christoph Waltz.
-BANG
The model and TV presenter is expecting her third child with soccer star husband Jamie O’Hara, and the new arrival will join sons Archie, two, and 19-month-old Harry.
She told Closer magazine: ‘It’s going to be our last baby, so I’d love a girl I can dress up rather than have to play football with.
‘But, ultimately, all I wish for is a happy, healthy baby.’
Danielle is also hoping Katie Price – who announced her pregnancy with new husband Kieran Hayler over the weekend – has her baby at around the same time.
She added: ‘I’d love us to have babies at the same time. At my wedding last year, Archie and Katie’s daughter Princess Tiaamii [from a previous relationship] were bopping away on the dancefloor. They are best buds.’
Danielle, 29, also said her pregnancy came as complete shock, and she and Jamie conceived after getting ‘a bit carried away’ on a night out in December celebrating her birthday.
She said: ‘When I first saw the positive test, I thought to myself, ‘I must be mad,’ but when we had the six-week scan and saw the heartbeat, we were over the moon.
‘I can’t believe I’ll have three children under four. Just having two boys is a handful, they’re very boisterous. Hopefully things will calm down once the reach Archie’s age.’
-BANG
By Philip Hamilton
The ‘Poison’ singer used to be a rock chick and spent a year as a backing singer for band Days Of The New when they toured as a support act for the Foo Fighters.
After leaving the band, Nicole was working as a make-up artist for Lancome in 2001 and still dressing in black and leather when her mother convinced her to audition for ‘Popstars‘ – which she won as part of girl group Eden’s Crush – but at the time she didn’t want to change her look to become a pop babe like the members of the all-conquering band.
Speaking in the new issue of Notion magazine, Nicole recalled: ‘I was so theatre at the time I was like, ‘I am not going to be a Spice Girl‘. That is just not me.
‘I mean I’m a Spice Girls fan now, but at the time I only wore black and I was Goth. I would have been Goth Spice. Ethnic Chanting Spice, that’s who I thought I was.’
Although Nicole has done so much in her career since ‘Popstars’, including being the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls and being a judge on ‘The X Factor ‘, she still remembers the audition process vividly.
She reflected: ‘I brought my little package that I’d put together with my pictures and I’d made my own home music video. I was on it. I gave them my package and I sang [Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'] for them and the rest is history. That brought me to Los Angeles.’
Nicole also revealed she turned down the chance to sing Rihanna and Calvin Harris‘ hit single ‘We Found Love‘ after vowing to ‘take a break’ from dance music.
She added: ‘I passed on ‘We Found Love’. I got the demo of that song and I was busy at the time. They’d sent me a few dance tracks and I wasn’t able to get to them and I was like, ‘Oh, there’s so much dance and I want to take a break from it.’ That was my fault. I slept on it.’
-BANG
By Osagie Alonge
After the release of his last E.P, UK artiste Mista Silva is back with a new single titled ‘I know you like am‘
Listen below…
By Osagie Alonge
Pop star Davido seems to be done and dusted with his previous effort as he returns with a brand new single titled ‘Gobe‘.
Produced by usual suspect Shizzi, the highlife influenced song is no doubt another club chart topper. Listen and tell us what you think…
By Osagie Alonge
Top Ghanaian rapper D-Black shares the African experience on his new single ‘Still the same’ extending his hands to fellow African artistes – Nigeria’s Ice Prince, Muna SA’s L-Tido and Ghana’s Efya.
The song was produced by Sammie Blacc fresh off his new album ‘The Revelation ‘.
By Osagie Alonge
Talented rapper Boogey is back with a new single titled ‘One ticket’, months after signing with budding record label AbOriginal Music.
He features another promising talent Morell on this one. Listen up!
By Osagie Alonge
Looks like ‘The Bridge‘ are on a roll, some few weeks ago the new Nigerian duo released a Pop Rock single ‘No Sleeping On a Bicycle‘…now they are back with their rendition of Rihanna’s awesome single Diamonds.
Listen up
By Osagie Alonge
Watch Davido’s video to his newly released single ‘Gobe’.
Interesting twist to it!
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Wissam al Mana and Janet Jackson at the Milan Fashion Week
The 46-year-old singer and her 37-year-old businessman husband had a ‘quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony’ and made contributions to their favourite children’s charities in lieu of wedding gifts.
They said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight: ‘The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony.
‘Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favourite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy. With love, Wissam and Janet.’
Janet has been dating Wissam – who is almost a decade younger than her – since summer 2010 and has insisted there is nothing wrong with dating younger men as long as the couple are happy.
The singer – who was in a seven-year relationship with music producer Jermaine Dupri – said: ‘My mother always raised us to believe that age was just a number. All of us – my sisters, my brothers – we’ll just tell you our ages because it’s all about where you are mentally and how you feel about yourself. It doesn’t matter.’
The wedding announcement comes after it was claimed they would wed in a $20 million ceremony, after spending $3 million to fly in 500 wedding guests to Doha, Qatar, from all over the world.
Wissam was also said to be planning to give all attendees a $10,000 Rolex watch each as a thank you for attending.
A source said: ‘Wissam is going to splash big when he marries Janet. It’s going to be the wedding of the century.’
-BANG
By Osagie Alonge
Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe, his wife Bolajoko and Denrele Edun at Goldie’s funeral service . Photo: Victor Ekezie
It was a very sad and gloomy mood at the burial of ceremony of Susan ‘Goldie’ Harvey held this morning at the Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi, Lagos. Although most of her friends and family were too shaken to talk to us, a few of her former colleagues said a few words.
Kenny Ogungbe
We give glory to the Almighty God. The giver and the taker. Nobody can question God because he knows best. It is so painful. All I can say is, may God rest her soul. It is also a clarion call to all of us in the industry to love each other, stay together and not take things for granted, because there’s no good day to die.
Kally Ikpe
I miss Goldie’s commitment to work. That’s the kind of person she was. The first thing that came to my mind when I heard the news was that it was not true. Unfortunately, it is real and she has been committed to mother earth.
DJ Jimmy JATT
Feel very sad right now. All I can say is rest in peace Goldie. I was wishing this was a dream, but here we are.
Capital F.E.M.I.
If you never really got to know her, you will never know her. She was an amazing person, it is as simple as that. It really didn’t hit me until today and it is just so sad.
Olisa Adibua
We love her and her memory lives on. I will always continue to play her music on radio as long as I can.
Julius ‘The Genius’ Agwu
It is a very sad situation. It makes you wonder what the whole purpose of trying to put smiles on people’s faces when you do not eventually get the joy. Just at the peak of her career when she had almost become a global brand, that’s when death snatched her away from us. The ‘Big Brother’, God has finally called her to come back home. You can ask God questions, but you can’t question God.
Eedris Abdulkareem
I was in Egypt when I heard the rumour. 24hours later, I called Baba Keke and he confirmed it, then it dawned on me we had lost Goldie. I would define her as happiness because she was always happy and she tried to make others happy too. When you are looking sad, she would always try to ask why and also cheer you up. She is indeed a great loss.
DJ Vinnie
We will miss her kindness, her love and generousity.
Essence
I will miss her friendship, her humility and love for friends. She was a great person. She was always interested in the lives of others and always trying to be there for everyone.
Toyin Filani (Sister)
She was a wonderful sister who loved her family.
Jacob Akinyemi Johnson
It is unfortunate that we are here under this circumstance. Goldie was a young lady that was committed to her family and career. We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
By Ayomide Tayo
Sunday Mba. Photo: Getty Images
Rangers FC and Warri Wolves are battling over Super Eagles star player Sunday Mba who scored in the African Cup of Nations final. Rangers FC claim that Sunday Mba is their player.
Warri Wolves is however insisting that Sunday Mba who is about to become a foreign player belongs to them. Enugu state FA boss Chidi Ofor Okenwa said that Warri Wolves claim is false.
‘We don’t have to start joining issues with Warri Wolves on who owns Sunday Mba. Any contractual agreement of a player is with the state FA, and that is Delta state F A. Like when Mba joined Rangers from Enyimba, he was duly registered in Enugu F A and his papers are still on my table’ said Okenwa.
Rangers Media Officer Foster Chime also chipped in on the argument. ‘Warri Wolves are crying wolf. We don’t have any business with them because Mba is a registered player of Rangers. He joined us from Enyimba, then we loaned him to Dolphin, who in turn loaned him to Warri Wolves without our consent.’
Sunday Mba was the revelation of the African Cup of Nations after scoring two beautiful goals in the tournament- one against Ivory Coast and another against Burkina Faso in the final.
By Olamide Jasanya
Former housemate on D’Banj’s Koko mansion reality TV show, Rita Isoken Igbinedion has gotten engaged to her fiancé.
The engagement which took place few days ago in Benin, Edo State, had families and friends of the couple in attendance. Reports reveal that the groom is a business man based abroad and has been courting Igbinedion for months.
While in the house, Igbinedion made fame for her many grammatical blunders and although she lost the prize to Bolanle Okhiria, Igbinedion resolved to make more with her new fame. She tried her own reality TV show, Educating Rita’, which unfortunately did not see the light of day.
By Victor Enengedi
Paul IK Dairo. Photo: Facebook
Paul Play’s recent copyright infringement lawsuit against MTN and Ultima Productions has led to a war of words between the R&B singer/producer and the management of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, (COSON).
Last week Paul Play who is being represented by popular Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo slammed a N500 million suit on MTN and Ultima LTD, the producers of the music reality TV show, Project Fame for the alleged unlawful use of his hit single ‘Angel of My Life’ on the talent show.
In response, the management of Ultima LTD released a press statement claiming that it has been making the annual statutory payments required for the use of musical works for artistes on the Project Fame show. The production outfit stated ‘we have a single agreement with their collection body, COSON, who in turn is responsible for dealing with each individual artiste. They are responsible for collecting such payments on behalf of Nigerian artistes, and Ultima has duly paid COSON for use of such music’.
COSON in a statement signed by its Head of Media Communication and Strategy, Chibueze Okereke maintained that Ultima LTD in the last few years has paid millions of Naira in copyright fees which have been distributed to various Nigerian copyright owners in musical works and sound recordings.
The COSON boss also stated, ‘Before this development, our officials had made strong efforts to resolve the issues with Paul who has collected royalties from the system on different occasions in the past’.
Paul Play on the other hand, has denied being a member of COSON, insisting he has never given the collecting body right to negotiate or receive any royalties on his behalf from any organisation.
When NET spoke to the singer in a telephone conversation, he claimed ‘I do not recognize COSON, so if they have ever given me a cheque or paid me anything, let them provide an invoice proving it’.
The producer therefore maintains that such duties were being handled by his Intellectual Property manager, Ayo Rotimi.
The unfolding events now seem to be developing a different twist of accusations and counter-accusations between Paul Play and COSON. While COSON maintains having committed to the singer in the past, the singer denies any form of commitment made to him by the collecting body.
In 2011, COSON, said it distributed the sum of N25million to musicians as copyright royalties. In what was regarded as a laudable feat, the body in December, 2012 reportedly distributed another staggering sum of N100million to several musicians.
Most copyright lawsuits instituted in the past by Nigerian musicians against multinational companies have not yielded fruits. For example, in 2011, rapper/ producer, eLDee the Don filed a suit against Chinese phone manufacturing company, Tecno for preloading songs by Nigerian artistes onto memory cards embedded in their phones and sold without due consultation or permission from the artistes.
Also in the same year, another rapper, 2Shotz demanded N5m compensation from Nokia for the alleged illegal use of three of his songs as default ringtones for their NOKIA X3 without his consent.
Both cases died as fast as they were instituted.
Other artistes that have had daggers drawn with the corporates include Weird MC, Father U-Turn, and others.
‘Paul Play is barking up the wrong tree (MTN and Ultima), he should take up his case with COSON instead’ an industry expert had said of the initial lawsuit.
The ideal situation worldwide is having a collective rights administrator receive royalties on behalf of rights owners. Although the are pending legal issues and opinions are divided on the issue, COSON remains the sole collecting society approved by the Nigerian government.
By Victor Enengedi
The condolence register at the Esiri residence. Photo: Victor Enengedi
When the news of the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri broke, the proponents of the ‘angel of death in Nollywood’ theory once again came out.
What was initially dismissed as just another hoax was confirmed when one of his sons Dr. Sid put up a photo of him on his Twitter avatar and updated his bio as ‘RIP Dad’.
On Arrival at the 14 Alhaji Azeez, Beesam, off Airport Road, Lagos residence of the Esiris at 10:55am a day after his death, we were surprised to find a not so gloomy atmosphere. Within the compound, it didn’t seem as if anything had happened because most family members and guests were calm. NET spotted young men and women having conversations and smiling.
The deceased’s son Dr. SID had told us earlier there’s nothing to be sad about his dad’s death, because the veteran actor lived a fulfilled life.
‘His life is being studied in Universities in the UK. He lived to be 70, and anything else after 70 is a gift, so there’s really nothing to be sad about’, the pop star told us.
By the side of the entrance into the main house, there was a condolence register, where guests and sympathizers were required to sign their condolences. Only when you enter into the sitting room will you find a much gloomy atmosphere as family members were consoling Esiri’s widow.
Notable among the family members present were his children Sydney (Dr. Sid), Andrew and Otobore.
The crews from African Independent Television (AIT) and Television Continental (TVC) who had arrived in anticipation of getting stories and interviews were respectfully asked not to record and told that interviews will not be granted at this time.
Esiri, an accomplished actor and multi-talented performer, died on February 19, 2013 at 70.
The family says a press statement will be issued in due course.
The Esiri residence. Photo: Victor Enengedi
By Olamide Jasanya
Ini Edo Photo: bellanaija.com
In the soon-to-be-released romantic comedy, Playing Safe , two Nollywood actresses, Ini Edo and Tonto Dike will be playing it safe, while Martha Ankomah, Jibola Dabo, Sexy Steel and IK Ogbonna will act along.
The movie, produced and directed by Elvis Chuks mirrors the adventures of ladies who play the game of relationships with dirty acts of lies and deceit.
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The reality TV star – who is pregnant with the couple’s first child and due to give birth in early July – is said to be ‘over the moon’ after doctors confirmed they are having a daughter at her latest ultrasound scan.
A source close to the 32-year-old beauty told USMagazine.com: ‘They’re over the moon! Kanye always wanted a girl.’
The couple, who began dating in April 2012, announced they were expecting their first child in December.
The ‘Kourtney & Kim Take Miami ‘ star previously refused to say whether she would prefer to have a boy or a girl, insisting she only wanted the baby to be ‘healthy’.
But she recently revealed that being pregnant hasn’t had too much affect on her busy schedule or her diet.
She said: ‘I used to always say I can’t wait to get pregnant because I will just eat whatever I want, but it’s completely different. I’m like, OK, I want to eat as healthy as possible.’
She also admitted: ‘I sleep amazing, it’s like the best sleep ever. I’m a really easy sleeper though, you can put me on the couch with all these people in the room and say, ‘You’ve got 10 minutes,’ and I’ll take an eight-minute nap.’
Kim and her ‘Mercy‘ rapper beau, 35, have already confirmed they will not allow their baby to appear on TV and also turned down $3 million for the first picture of the tot from a magazine.
-BANG
By Osagie Alonge
A Project Fame alumnus, Roy returns to the music scene with a new highlife single titled ‘Tolotolo‘ produced by PHAT-E.
Currently signed onto Wahala Free Music (run by Jekwu The Stylist) he’s working on material for his debut album. Listen below…
By Osagie Alonge
Olamide. Photo: Instagram
Olamide will be releasing his anticiapted ‘Still on Streets ‘ in a matter of weeks and the young Yoruba rapper is keeping anticipation levels high with back-to-back singles.
This is titled ‘Confession aiye‘ and was produced by Samklef. Listen below…
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By Osagie Alonge
The brilliant singer releases a cover of Rihanna‘s new single ‘Stay’ which features Mikky Ekko.
Praiz confidently lays his vocals in what can be described as another fantastic effort.
Thumbs up, Riri would be proud. Listen below…
Katie Price.Photo: Mirror.co.uk
The former glamour model – who already has three children from previous relationships – is expecting her fourth child with husband Kieran Hayler.
The couple married just five weeks ago and Katie admitted her pregnancy was a shock, telling the Sun on Sunday: ‘It comes as a shock. But we’re all over the moon
‘I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous because I’ve experienced miscarriages in the past.’
Katie, 34, and Kieran, 25, tied the knot after a whirlwind two-month romance but she previously insisted she doesn’t care what anyone thinks about their union.
‘I know my marriage to Kieran is going to attract criticism and that there will be people selling stories on the back of their perception of me and my decision. I will take that criticism on the chin and argue my corner where I feel it is necessary.
‘As usual, I get a hard time for my choices because I’m me – I still don’t really understand why.
‘This is only my third marriage. I did my own Pricey Marriage Survey and discovered I was in good company. Joan Collins has been married five times, Liz Taylor did eight and Zsa Zsa Gabor nine.
‘So there! I get stick, but no one has picked on them for all the marriages they’ve had.’
Katie – who has children Junior, seven, and Princess Tiaamii, five, with first husband Peter Andre, as well as 10-year-old Harvey from a relationship with Dwight Yorke.
She was also married to cage fighter Alex Reid and split from her last fiance Leandro Penna in October.
-BANG
