TOP COMEDIAN "I GO DIE" ACQUIRES A RANGE EVOGUE FOR GIRL-FRIEND

Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle

Bigger things are definitely happening to Nigeria comedians,just a couple of weeks back,top comedian "Seyi Law" unviels his N4.5M crysler,now its the turn of another top comedian who has relocted to the united kingdom for while.

Warri-born stand-up comic "I go die" whose real name is Francis Agoda recently acquired two brand new cars - A brand new white Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 Model for himself and a Range Rover Evoque for his girlfriend Sharon.

The two cars were both customized with his name on it and his girlfriend on it respectively.

According to source,the comedian got himself the escalade to celebrate his 18th anniversary as a stand up act.It was only ‘gentlemanly’ for him to get Sharon who doubles as his event manager a toy of her own…

The comic act recently revealed in an interview that it was poverty that drove him into his line of work. See who’s laughing to the bank now?

P-SQUARE, BEZ, LEDS NOMINATION LIST IN THE HIPHOP WORLD AWARD 2012 .

Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle

As The long awaited and most anticipated prestigious Award "HiphopWorld Award 2012" the 6th edition of "The Headies" draws near,the nominees for this year’s awards have been revealed.

Top on the lists are Nigeria's Pop giants Psquare, Soul-Jazz singer Bez Idakula . This amazing two artiste,lead the nominees list with six nominations each each.

The amazing pop duo released their fifth album last year with a smash hit singles ‘Chop my money’ and ‘Beautiful Onyinye’ both garnering international remixes from US acts Akon and Rick Ross respectively. They received nods in the ‘Album of the Year’, ‘Artiste of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Best Pop single’, ‘Best R&B-Pop Album’ and ‘Best Collabo’ categories.

Soul singer Bez who is signed unto Cobhams Asuquo’s C.A.M.P has nominations in the ‘Recording of The Year’, ‘Recording Of The Year’, ‘Best R ‘N’ B Single’, ‘Best R ‘N’ B/ Pop Album’, ‘Best Collabo’, and ‘Best Vocal Performance’ categories. The 28-year-old released his debut ‘Super Sun’ mid-2011.

The likes of rapper, Ice Prince, pop sensations Wizkid, Davido and Soul singer Praiz follow closely with four nominations each.

Pop giants D’banj and Wande Coal, rappers Naeto C, Vector, Olamide and pop singer Chuddy K trail with three nominations.

A keenly contested category is as expected the ‘Artiste of the Year’ which is occupied by P-Square, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Naeto C and D’Banj. All five acts have had a brilliant run in the last year.

Another interesting category is the ‘Producer of the year’ slot which will see the likes of Cobhams (Stupid Song by Bez), Tee-Y Mix (Super C Season album by Naeto C), Shizzi (Dami duro by Davido), Jesse Jagz (E.L.I by Ice Prince) and J Sleek (Private Trips by Wande Coal) slug it out for the coveted prize.

Modenine for the first time in the last five years is missing from the ‘Lyricist on the Roll’ categories. Those nominated include – rappers Vector, Yung6ix, Iceberg Slim, Phyno and South-South rapper Erigga.

The Headies 2012 will hold on Sunday October 20, at the Eko Hotels in Lagos

Check out the full list below…

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)

Everybody Loves Ice Prince – Ice Prince
The Invasion – P-Square
Superstar – Wizkid
Super C Season – Naeto C

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

P-Square
Wizkid
Ice Prince
Naeto C
D’Banj

SONG OF THE YEAR

Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

Chop My Money – P-Square ft. Akon & May-D
Dami Duro – Davido
Oliver Twist – D’Banj
Gaga Crazy- Chuddy K
Kukere – Iyanya

RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

Stupid Song – Bez
Private Trips – Wande Coal
Ara – Brymo
I Love You – Praiz

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

Cobhams – Stupid Song (Bez)
Tee-Y Mix – Super C Season (Naeto C)
Shizzy – Dami Duro (Davido)
J Sleek – Private Trips (Wande Coal)
Jesse Jags – E.L.I (Ice Prince)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)

Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

5 & 6 (Naeto C) – Clarence Peters
Chop My Money Remix (P-Square) – Jude Okoye
Ara (Brymo) – Ajeh
Kosorombe (Dipp ft. Da Grin) – Mex

BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE

Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)

Private Trips – Wande Coal
Stupid Song – Bez
Nawti – Olu Maintain
Soundtrack – May D
Love Me (3X) – Tiwa Savage

BEST POP SINGLE

Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)

Dami Duro – Davido
Oliver Twist – D’Banj
Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K
Chop My Money – P-Square
Kukere – Iyanya

BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM

Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

Superstar – Wizkid
Super Sun – Bez
Versus – 9ice
The Invasion – P-Square

BEST RAP SINGLE

Best single released on-air recording of a rap song

Too Much Money – Iceberg Slim
Shutdown – Phyno
Angeli – Vector ft. 9ice
Oh My Gosh – Yung6ix
Young Erikina – Olamide

BEST RAP ALBUM

Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

E.L.I – Ice Prince
The Dreamer Project – Show Dem Camp
Rapsodi – Olamide
Super C Season – Naeto C

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

Rap Artist with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

Vector – Angeli
Yung6ix – Oh My Gosh
Iceberg Slim – Too Much Money
Phyno – Shutdown
Erigga – Mo Street Gan

BEST COLLABO

Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

Chop My Money remix – P-Square ft. Akon & May-D
Angeli – Vector Ft. 9ice
Carolina – Sauce Kid Ft. Davido
Stupid Song – Bez Ft. Praiz
Orobo – Sound Sultan Ft. Excel & Flavour

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

Wande Coal – Private trips
Banky W – Low Key
Praiz – I Love You
Brymo – Ara
Bez – Stupid Song

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love, Love Me
Chidinma – Kedike
Ijeoma – Oloomi
Waje – Na The Way

AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Non Nigerian category

Sarkodie (Ghana) – Azonto
Camp Mulla (Kenya) – Feel No Pain
D-Black (Ghana) – Get On The Dancefloor
Zahara (South Africa) – Loliwe

BEST STREET HOP

The most popular street-hop single in year under review

Kako Bi Chicken – Reminisce
Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K
Akpako – Terry G
Roll – Rayce
Mo Street Gan – Erigga

NEXT RATED

Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review

Davido
Eva (Alordiah)
Praiz
Chuddy K

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR

Best New artiste in the year under review

Wizkid
Ice Prince
Bez
Timi Dakolo
Olamide

HEADIES HALL OF FAME

Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry

Femi Kuti

CHARLY BOY DRAGS DAD TO PHOTO SESSIONS.

Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle

Former PMAN President and Controversial multi-facet public figure, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy has released some pictures online of himself with his dad Justic Oputa.

In the pictures, the Area Fada, as he is also called, had a photo session with his father, Justice Oputa of the popular 'Oputa Panel' of the 1999 civilian regime of former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Soon after the 61-year old grandfather's uncloth picture went viral online few days ago, the former PMAN president released some pictures online where he posed with his dad.

VETERAN ACTRESS "NGOZI EZEONU" CONFERRED WITH A CHIFTAINCY TITLE.

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Nolly-wood veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has been honoured with a chieftaincy title in Imo State on Sunday, August 12, 2012.

The light skinned prolific script interpreter was conferred with the title, Ada Ife, which means 'daughter of light' by HRM C.F.N Ezerioha III. The traditional ruler is the Obi of Ihiteoweri, Imo State.

At the ceremony, some of her colleagues like Queen Nwokoye, Emeka Amakeze, Ngozi Nkebakwa Emeka Ani and others were present to add colour to the event.

Ngozi is one the respected actresses in Nollywood because of her scandal free life.

MAEEDA STOPS PLAYING OF SONGS AND VIDEO ON AIR AS SHE EMBRACES CHRIST.

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Popular sexy sensational artiste "Maeeda" recently shocked her fans when she wrote an official letter to all the radio/TV house to stop playing her previous song, "Oko Yanpia". The reason is because, she is now born again.

The Oko Yanpia crooner, who lives on the Island and drives the latest Prado, we gathered, has accepted Christ and has re-dedicated her life to God.

She said that her Oko Yanpia's song does not portray her as a woman of faith and has said that henceforth, her fans should view her in that direction of a new creature in Christ.

POPULAR YORUBA ACTOR "FEMI ADEBAYO" LEAVES ACTING FOR POLITICS.

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Popular Veteran Yoruba Actor Adebayo Salami's Son, OluFemi Lateef Adebayo popularly known as ‘Jelili’, has made his intentions on quitting acting for politics…

The trained lawyer, actor, producer and businessman has decided to jump into the field of politics for now, abandoning his love for acting and other interests.

We garther that,Oga Bello and son Femi have been going to their hometown Kwara state in other to create a clean slate there for his political career, source

According to source, the younger Salami has not declared for any political party because of the diverse political interests in Kwara state, though the leading party in that state is the PDP.

The 39 year old father-of-three was a student politician during his undergraduate years in Kwara state polytechnic and university of Ilorin.

EME MATES "WIZKID BANKY W AND SKALES" IN A SUPPOSED FRAUD WITH US FANS.

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Nigerian fans in Oakland,California have sincerely expressed their disappointment at EME record label for cancelling Wiz-kid concert which was to hold tomorrow Friday, August 17, 2012.

As we gathered, after the boss himself "Banky W" cancelled his show in July 2011, efforts by some fans, who had earlier bought ticket for the show, to get refund of their money or get the show rescheduled as promised by EME has been successful.

The 2011 tour was then organised by Royal Entertainment. After much hype made on that concert and the almost sold out ticket for the event, and its eventual cancellation, no refund was made. Reason for the cancellation, according to reports then was that Wizkid and Skales were denied US visas.

An apology released by Banky W which reads; "As far as the EME tour goes… it hurts me to say we tried our very best to pull it off. We did everything we were supposed to. Twice.

Truth is, there were some issues that are beyond our control, and we kept pushing, trying to resolve 'em. We worked hard and spent a sh*t load of money in the process… but it wasn't under our control.

In anycase, we're STILL working on resolving said issues. And the minute they are, we'll launch a couple of make up dates immediately. I want to give a shoutout to all the fans who have been so patient with us.

I promise, we're trying our very best. It sucks but we're trying. They say "U live and U learn". We've learnt too many painful lessons from this whole experience. We'll be back stronger in Jesus Name.

If you bought tickets already, ur entitled to a full refund. Trust me we'd rather be rocking with u than losing money, so, pls understand. And lastly, we will resolve these issues we're having. And the minute we do, we'll put together a couple of make up dates.

I'll be the first to let you know when that's happening, I promise'. Thank you, I'm very very sorry. But I promise we'll make it up. Stick with us we'll make this work."

After this apology, we garther from good authorities that up-till now, no refund has been made either by EME or Royal Entertainment, which promoted the concert.

That was in 2011.

On August 14, four days before the concert EME boss Banky W Twitter had announced the cancellation of the Wizkid tour; ‘"Hey folks...The Cali and Canada stops on the tour have unfortunately been cancelled. Due to circumstances way beyond anyone's control.

"Truthfully it takes a lot to put on a tour. A million and one factors go into it. Along the way, sadly, sometimes, inevitably, things go wrong. And when it's out of your control, there's not much you can do about it at that point but learn lessons and do better next time.

Truth be told, we take a pay cut while attempting something like this. A serious one. But that's okay cuz of the love the fans have shown us and the love we have for them in return. We're not in the business of blame games and pointing fingers. When poo hits the fan, we all look bad.

So our sincere deepest apologies go to the fans in Cali and Canada, who wanted to be at the shows.. You will get refunded 100% for ur tickets. On behalf of EME and the promoters, we're all very sorry about Cali and Canada. We will work tirelessly to make this up to the fans there.

With that being said DC, Chicago and ATL will definitely still be happening and we'll do our absolute best 2 make them the best shows possible. We really do appreciate all of the support, love and even the criticism.

We're working to make sure yall remain proud of us. Thank you. Thank u very much for your understanding. We appreciate you all. And we don't take any of you for granted. We wouldn't be here without yall.

Like I said, DC, Chicago, and atlanta will still be happening; and we're going to put on the best shows possible for you guys there. Thanks again. God bless y'all. God go make all of us bigger. We're grateful and we Love y'all forever for sticking with us."


Royal Entertainment’s head promoter Azazel Noble however does not seem to be calmed by Banky’s tweets as he angrily took to his Twitter account and bore his mind.

‘N***z think releasing some bull***t press release absolves them of all guilt.. U been dreaming bro..‘, Azazel Noble (@Echecrates) tweeted.

‘Man how one label can just destroy concerts in Cali for a long time to come.. Nobody will believe any promoter doing a concert for awhile. Oh so it’s out of Control when it comes to California and Canada but when it comes to DC/ATL/Chicago control full ground. Man we got played. Lemme tell u what pisses me off bout this shit..Dem niggaz told us they wanted a thousand ppl in the buildin 4 the concert. That’s why niggaz was promoting like rapture was bout to come lol.. I’m not sure there are even a 1000k africans with Visas in Cali. So after all that promo dem wan leave homies with “somethinghugecameup”..Oloriburuku tinzz. Cancel all your tours and leave.. Cancel EVERYTHING!! Shey something came up? hit up ATL/CHICAGO/DC tell em the same thing’, Noble said.

We also gathered that there have been calls from the promoters to Banky W but he has reportedly refused to respond. When a fan (@ogidika) asked Banky W on twitter why the show was cancelled, he allegedly blocked him on twitter.

Some fans have accused Banky W of fraudulently duping them of their monies in broad day light. Some have called for the prosecution of the singer and should be made to pay compensation and make total refund of their money for the purchase of tickets for the show.