DBANJ AND P-SQUARE TOP 2012 MOBO AWARD NOMINATIONS.

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The talked about and most anticipated award is here,the 2012 MOBO Awards nominations have been released and you’ll be proud to know that once again Nigerian acts have made the prestigious list.

On the list of nominations are Nigeria's top artiste Psquare and D’banj, both are up for the ‘Best African Act‘ category. They’ll battle for the prize alongside eight other African music stars .

The other acts include Fatoumata Diawara, The Very Best, Spoek Mathambo, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla and Amadou and Mariam.

Last year, D’banj, Afro beat singer Seun Kuti and pop sensation Wizkid were nominated in the same category with Wizzy clinching the title. In 2007, Idibia clinched the award followed by 9ice in 2008 and Nneka in 2009.

Nigerian-born act, Femi Temowo has also been nominated for ‘Best Jazz Act‘.

The awards show will hold on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, UK

Best UK Female
Emeli Sandé
Rita Ora
Jessie J
Jessie Ware
Rebecca Ferguson
Tulisa

Best Newcomer
Delilah
Stooshe
Angel
Rudimental
Lianne La Havas
AlunaGeorge
Conor Maynard
Jessie Ware
Misha B
Rita Ora

Best UK Male
Labrinth
Ed Sheeran
Plan B
Professor Green
Wiley
Rizzle Kicks

Best Video
Emeli Sandé – ‘My Kind Of Love’
JLS – ‘Do You Feel What I Feel’
Plan B – ‘Ill Manors’
Rizzle Kicks – ‘Mama Do The Hump’
Rita Ora Feat. Tinie Tempah – ‘R.I.P.’

Best Hip-Hop/Grime
Devlin
Plan B
Professor Green
Wiley
Wretch 32

Best Album
Ed Sheeran – +
Emeli Sandé – Our Version of Events
Labrinth – Electronic Earth
Plan B – Ill Manors
Rita Ora – Ora

Best R&B/Soul Act
Angel
Emeli Sandé
Labrinth
Maverick Sabre
Rebecca Ferguson

Best International Act
Azealia Banks
Beyoncé
Drake
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Frank Ocean
Nas
Nicki Minaj
Ne-Yo
Rick Ross
Rihanna

Best Song
Ed Sheeran – ‘Lego House’
Emeli Sandé – ‘Next To Me’
Plan B – ‘Ill Manors’
Labrinth Feat. Tinie Tempah – ‘Earthquake’
Michael Kiwanuka – ‘I’ll Get Along’

Best African Act
Fatoumata Diawara
P-Square
The Very Best
Spoek Mathambo
D’Banj
Fally Ipupa
Sarkodie
Cabo Snoop
Camp Mulla
Amadou and Mariam

Best Reggae Act
Popcaan
Sean Paul
Konshens
Damian Marley
Mr. Vegas

Best Jazz Act
Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Femi Temowo
Zara Mcfarlane
Roller Trio
Zoe Rahman

Best Gospel Act
V9 Collective
Rachel Kerr
Ni-Cola
Ram1
El Mafrex

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR "BEST CHUKWUEMEKA" SENTENCED TO THREE MONTHS IN JAILED.

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Just some years back when the story of a popular nollywood actress in the northern region of Nigeria sentence to death by a magistrates court, not so many people believes the story, some even come to her aid to plead.

Another one is in the news but not on murder case,A judge of the Karu Senior Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, Nafisatu Buba has sent upcoming Nollywood actor, Bestwood Chukwuemeka to three months imprisonment for pleading guilty to homosexuality offence.

The 28-year-old who was tried on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the court, confessed to have engaged in the act but claimed to have been under the influence of alcohol. He however begged that the court be merciful on him, ‘I am guilty of the charge against me. I was under the influence of alcohol and I want the court to temper justice with mercy’, he said. The presiding judge however, would not give in to such excuse as she slammed him with a three months jail term without an option of fine, adding that it will serve as a lesson to other youth ‘who hide under the influence of alcohol to commit crimes’.

Meanwhile, the actor when previously arraigned, had pleaded not guilty, saying, ‘I came back drunk from the night club and thought I was sleeping on the same bed with my girl-friend and I started romancing her’ which got him a bail in the sum of N200,000 and two sureties, but when he pleaded guilty on the second trial, he was summarily tried and sentenced.

It will be recalled that Nollywood comic act, John Okafor, otherwise known as Mr Ibu in a recent interview, mentioned homosexuality as a factor limiting the growth of the movie industry.

Homosexuality, according to the Same Sex Marriage prohibition bill passed in 2011, prescribes 14 years jail term for whoever enters into a same sex marriage contract and a 10 year jail term for whoever registers, operates a gay organisation or makes a public display of same sex amorous relationship.

"WIZKID IS MY NIGGA" POP SINGER "DAVIDO" DENIES FIGHT WITH DAVIDO.

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Fast rising singer "Davido" has denied with response to the controversial news about a fight between hims and another pop singer "Wizkid".

In a video interview with AMC Nigeria, the 19-year-old pop singer reacted to the question asked about his relationship with 22-year-old Wizzy.

He responded;

‘Wizkid is my friend, Wizkid is my n***a, Wizkid is my brother. There’s nothing wrong at all. We are young n****as making money, that’s all‘.


Few weeks ago,some social network media,reported that there was tension and truce between both parties,citing instances and scenarios that led to the falling out, most notably when Davido and his HKN crew walked out of the NEAs 2012 while Wizkid was performing.

There has been no word from Wizkid or the EME yet.

POP SINGER "MAY D" MAY SUE P-SQUARE.

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As at the time time of filing this report, we are yet to confirm the story.We may not have heard the last of the controversial split between pop singer May D and Psquare as multiple sources are saying the ‘evicted’ act is planning to sue his former bosses at Square Records.

Few weeks ago, Jude Okoye, head of Square Records and Northside Entertainment, released a statement terminating May D’s association with the label. His music videos were later taken off video sharing site YouTube.

When journalists contacted May D about the statement, he claimed he was unaware of the situation and wouldn’t be commenting further on the situation.

Sources are now saying May D plans to sue the record label whose current artistes are only the twins – Peter and Paul Okoye. May D is said to be working with a legal team which is advising him on what to do. It is believed he wants to press charges for 'contract violation', amongst many other things’.

No word yet from him though, and his phone was switched off when we tried calling him to confirm details.

Insiders however have assured us that an official statement ‘will be released shortly’.

CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA REUNITES AS CHRIS BROWN CREST A TATOO OF HER ON BODY.

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Just like Nas and Kelis, they both seems to be in-touch emotionally somehow.We haven’t heard the last of the ‘undying love’ between these two pop stars.

Former lovers Chris Brown and Rihanna, certainly not after they hooked up, hugged and kissed at the 2012 MTV VMAs.

And they’ve got us talking again after a recent photo displaying Chris Brown’s new tattoo hit the internet. The neck tattoo, a face of a woman has a striking resemblance with Rihanna but Brown insists it’s not his former girlfriend.

Reports say the photo of the tattoo was taken anytime from September 1 – Chris was seen without the tat on August 30.

Sources are however saying similarities the tat has with Rihanna’s face are purely coincidental.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS "FUNKE AKINDELE' GOT A SUPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY FROM HUBBY.

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Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Oloyede, who turned 35 on Friday, August 24, 2012, was recently treated to a surprise birthday party organised by her beau, Almaroof Oloyede.

The actress, who was reportedly whisked away after a hard day on the set of her upcoming movie, ‘Oro Omo’ was shocked when she found out about the plan, but soon got over the surprise and settled down to fully enjoy her party.

Dressed in a bright red dress with ruffles, Funke smiled as she posed with her five different cakes, the most elaborate of which was the Louis Vuitton cake…

RUGGED MAN SIGNS UP NEW ACT ON HIS LABEL "RUGGED RECORDS".

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Top Nigerian Rapper "Rugged Man", recently on the 11th of September 2012 officially signed its first artiste on his record label "Rugged Records" after a long time of being in existence .

For a while now Ruggedman has been the only act on the label and when asked,the artiste/CEO says it was because he was waiting to sign the right artiste.

He has now signed a singing sensation named MBRYO. "You will see him featured on Ruggedmans "Ruggedy Baba pt 2" produced by Blaize Beatz that was released a few months back".



As a move to promote his new act and the label,Ruggedman is dropping a collaboration album introducing Mbryo real soon.They have been in the studios working towards the release.The photoshoot for the album cover and Mbryos contract signing both took place inside Urban Touch studios in Ikeja.
The album will feature new tracks from Ruggedman and Mbryo.With guest appearances by Terry G and Fumbi.

Rugged Records worked with producers like Blaize Beatz,Mr Woye,Oga Jojo Beats,Reflex Sounds,T.Mode,Mr Vine and Popito. Songs are being mixed and mastered by Indo Mix.

The album titled Money Making Music will be marketted by Southside Musiq.

U.S RAPPER "WIZ KHALIFA" AND WIFE "AMBER ROSE" UNVIELS WIFE TOMMY.

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U.S Rapper "Wiz Khalifa" and wife "Amber Rose" announced their first child is on its way at the MTV Video Music Awards and the baby bump was quite visible under the tight fitting black lace dress.

However Wiz Khalifa says on learning of the joyous news, he was more excited than shocked.

“We found out this summer, and it was more of a celebration than anything. I did a backflip; she was doing this little dance that we made up,” Wiz told MTV News.

“I’ve been pretty focused my entire life, and now that I have a family, I’m just going to keep that focus, but it’s going to be a family focus.”

Khalifa proposed to Amber in March to which she accepted and there are unconfirmed reports the couple plan to wed before the baby arrives.

MARVIN BOSS "DON JAZZY" SALUTES MO'HITS BOSS "DBANJ" AND OTHERS.

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MAVIN Records boss,"Don Jazzy" says he’ll always appreciate the help and support of ex-label mate and partner "D’banj" when he was starting out as a young producer.

In a series of messages posted on the micro blogging site, Twitter, the 30-year-old producer also mentioned former boss, JJC, singer 2face and his label artistes, D’Prince and Wande Coal, describing them as useful and instrumental to his success as a producer and a label executive.

Thanking D’banj for making him a ‘Don,’ Jazzy praised Wande Coal for blessing his beats. He gave thanks to 2face for being an inspiration and shouted out JJC, whom he said helped him hone his production skills to perfection.

Don Jazzy started his messages stating the need to appreciate people: ’Dont hoard people’s kudos. dont be afraid or ashamed appreciate your tweeps. give kudos where kudos is due. Give #kudos today.’

He then went on to mention names. ‘KUDOS to our baba 2face for just being who he is. i dont think he knows how much he has influenced me.. 2 JJC 4 w/out him i wld still B doing tungba music. not saying that is not gd but i found out i was better doing something else. Kudos to my bro, Dbanj for without him, my production skils i gathered from JJC might have been a waste. dude made me don jazzy … to Wandecoal for making my beats sound great with his voice from heaven. and for the name Don baba J…to D’prince who made sure he criticized all my beats till i made Tongolo remix. i kinda always wanted to prove to him i could do it’

Don Jazzy, who now controls the MAVIN crew, once co-owned Mo’Hits Records with D’banj until their split in April 2012, which led to the birth of MAVIN Records and DB Records, owned by D’banj.

"WE CANT JUST SAY YES TO YOU" ANEKE TWINS TO P-SQUARE.

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Some of us had a LAUGH a few days ago,As the popular Nollywood Twins Actress "The Aneke's" comes out openly to say they wont say yes to the popular Twins Artiste "P-square", but here's what the twins really said in the Friday edition of Entertainment Express magazine.

EE Question: Now that you are praying to have twin brothers as husbands, what about successful twin brothers like P-Square? Would you give them a chance if they come seeking your hands in marriage?

Aneke Twins: If they come, we would have to pray over it. We can't just say yes to them, except if it's the will of God. With the level we've attained in Christianity, we can't just say yes to anybody that comes seeking our hands in marriage.

EE Question: Does that mean that P-Square don't epitomize your ideal men?

Aneke Twins: They are good on their side but we can't just say yes like that. This is because once we are married, we are married. We would not on any grounds go out of our marriages. So that is why we are being with who we say 'yes I do' to.

U.S RAPPER "NAS" REUNITE WITH EX-WIFE "KELIS".

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U.S. Rapper Nas and ex-wife Kelis seems t have bury the hatchet and come back together again.

The couple had a nasty divorce in 2009 after just four years of marriage.Kelis was six months pregnant when she filed for divorce...but it seems they've put all that behind them as the two have been hanging out a lot lately.

The divorced couple were spotted out this weekend at the very romantic and luxurious Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, CA with their son Knight, according to TMZ.

Nas,told the entertainment news site that he and Kelis 'are becoming friends' for the sake of their 3yr old son.

Nas and Kelis insist they aren't getting back together, but they were out this weekend at the very romantic and luxurious Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, CA with son Knight.

Our luxurious spies tell us .. Nas and Kelis were having lots of fun ... getting along great ... BUT nothing seemed romantic.

CANADIAN MAGAZINE RATES NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS " STEPHANIE OKEREKE"S WEDDING AS THE BIGGEST IN 2012 .

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Top Nollywood’s Actress "Stephanie Okereke" might not really be believing this right now, because a popular based Canadian magazine has recently rate her wedding as one of the biggest wedding in history of 2012. Been featured In the Fall 2012 Issue of popular Canadian publication ‘Next Big Thing‘.

The magazine covers the diva’s glamorous April 21 wedding to Linus Idahosa with a showcase of photo access into Stephanie’s makeup process, wedding gown and basically the prep for Stephanie’s special occasion.

Next Big Thing describes Stephanie’s marriage ceremony as the ‘Biggest Wedding in 2012‘.

DAREY ART ALADE SIGNS UP "ZAINA" TO HIS SOUL MUZIK LABEL.

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An Abuja based Record Company "Soul Muzik" has signed up an upcoming and promising female Artiste Zaina to its label.

The announcement which was made by R&B singer Darey Art Alade, who also is the Co-founder of the label, which is a home to budding rapper Mo’Eazy, was made known publicly few weeks back.

‘She’s a supremely talented singer, writer and performer who has worked with some of the best brains here and abroad; a fierce entertainer who wants to make music fans happy’, Darey says about Zaina, who recently moved back home from Atlanta.

Zaina isn’t exactly a newbie in the music scene. Past work with the likes of eLDee, STYL Plus, Sasha, and Lynxxx shows the singer is capable of flying the Soul Muzik label flag high enough.

Along with the news of her signing, Soul Muzik used the opportunity to debut her new singles ‘Lolola’ and ‘Totally yours’ featuring one-time Jamaican dancehall hit maker Wanye Wonder.

In recent times, Nigerian record labels have been adding ladies to their rosters. Soul Muzik’s latest move follows the line of other top labels including Chocolate City (Pryse), EME (Niyola), Trybe Records (Eva) and the most popular being Tiwa Savage to MAVIN Records

U.S POP FEMALE SINGER "LADY GAGA" UNVEIL HER 15 TATOO.

Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle Going the high craziness in tattooing,Americas Female Pop Singer "Lady Gaga" was seen unveiling and sharing her new picture of her latest tattoo on her little monster website displaying an anchor on the left side of her ribcage. She also wrote ‘thanks Hank and Amsterdam for my new ink’. The singer who is currently on tour was spotted walking around Netherlands with her boyfriend Taylor Kinney same day. In March 2011, the 26-year-old native New Yorker explains why all of her tattoos are on the left side of her body. 'It was actually per my father’s request, he asked that I remain one side slightly normal’ she said. Gaga has 10 other tattoos on her body, including a unicorn on her left thigh and a peace sign on the inside of her left wrist.Prior to getting her anchor tattoo, Gaga had the word ARTPOP inked on the outside of her left forearm; it serves as a title of her forth coming studio album. The new album will be released early 2013. Gaga will also make her debut film appearance in Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming movie Machete Kills, where she will play the role of La Chameleon.