Modenine and Muna in war of words

Modenine says Muna is just a little girl…

Reverred rapper Modenine and beauty-queen-turned-rapper Munachi Abii were locked in a war of words during a rap competition which took place some weeks ago.

Muna, who was the host of the just concluded ‘Nokia Don’t Break the Beat’ rap competition which took place at the GET Arena on Saturday, April 28 was involved in a brief exchange with Modenine who was a head judge after the rapper decided along with the other judges (renowned disc jockey DJ Jimmy JATT and Knighthouse record label boss Rogba Arimoro) that ‘T.K.O’ had won the final rap bout, with the first runner  up being Black Jeez.

Muna sought a different opinion and made it known as she contended the judges’ decision by saying she did not agree with the decision, claiming she had a say in the judgement.

‘I don’t agree with you but, my opinion matters too, you know’, Muna told Modenine.

A clearly pissed off Modenine tried to clear Muna as to what her role as a host should be and how vastly experienced he was a Hip-Hop veteran. ‘I’ve been listening to hip-hop for a long time, trust me, you have to respect my opinion’, the rap veteran told Muna right in front of the crowd.

‘I’ve also been listening to Hip-Hop for a long time, I respect your decision but my opinion matters, please pass the mic men’, Muna rudely replied Modenine right in front of the mammoth crowd.

Speaking with Nigezie right after the show, Modenine said ‘she was very disrespectful but I had to put her in check immediately. I was called here to judge because of my level of experience….It was very wrong for her to just cut me off’.

VIDEO: ‘Shuga’ – Banky W, Wizkid, L-Tido, Bonnie

Banky W, Wizkid at the MTV shuga premiere

If you heard the song and liked it then you’ll probably love the video too.

Put Nigerian R&B singer Banky W, pop star Wizkid, South African rapper L-Tido and Kenyan Bonnie in one mix and expect nothing but a colourful display of fun, youthful energy and of course more fun.

All thanks to very good directing from Nigeria’s finest Clarence Peters, the video to Shuga (which was shot in Kenya) gets more

than a  passmark!

Enjoy below…

Honours and donations trail Rashidi Yekini’s death

Less than a week after the death of former Super Eagles player, Rashidi Yekini, more accolades and  donations continue to trail the death of the soccer hero. The most recent is Oyo state government’s establishment of a N5 million endownment fund for the children of the late star player.

According to the Sports Commissioner of the state, Dapo Lam Adeshina, the endowment fund which will be strictly for the children of the late player, would be managed in conjunction with the family of the deceased.

Prior to this, Kwara State commissioner for Sports, Kayode Towoju had given out the sum of N1.5 million to the family of the deceased on the day of his burial. Lam Adeshina had also donated N1million on behalf of the Oyo State government during the burial. Osun and Oyo states also made similar donations.

How Don Jazzy signed Tiwa Savage

MAVIN: Tiwa Savage was the piece to the puzzle...

The Mo’hits era is over and all parties involved are finally moving on.

We’ve seen D’banj remove himself from all things Mo’Hits, relocating overseas and signing a fresh recording deal with Mecury Records/G.O.O.D Music.

For several weeks now, questions have been asked about Don Jazzy’s future plans and if he will still hoist and fly the Mo’Hits flag with his loyal label mates .

Michael Collins, the revered sprung up a surprise last midnight, announcing a new record label and signing on the hottest female R&B act in the country!

Just this morning, Don Jazzy announced the signing of R&B-Pop singer Tiwa Savage to his new record label Mavin Records, scooping her from her former deal with events-media boss Cecil Hammond who has in the last few years overseen the singer’s career under his Flytime Promotions umbrella.

The pop act who is working to release her debut album will now feature with the former Mo’Hits clan in a new album ‘Solar Plexus’ set to be released tomorrow May 8, 2012.

Contrary to what is being speculated, about Tiwa dumping Flytime from Mavin, Cecil Hammond tells us there are no issues, insisting he  ’won’t say anything on the phone. Let’s schedule a meeting’.

However speaking with Mavin Records publicist Terfa Tilley-Gyado, he confirms that Tiwa has indeed been released by Cecil Hammond’s Flytime Promotions before signing unto MAVIN.

Mavin says Tiwa was signed two weeks ago after ending her contract with Flytime.

She had been in talks with Don Jazzy for several months, according to our investigations..

‘Yes she has been released from all contracts with Cecil’s Flytime and is now a full signee under MAVIN’, Tilley-Gyado told NET over the phone.

The status of Tiwa’s current manager Tunji ‘T Billz’ Balogun still remains uncertain as Mavin has hired a new management and PR company. Tilley-Gyado however says he cannot ascertain if Balogun will continue working with Tiwa.

‘I can’t say about that but she should retain her PR and Management team’.

All efforts to reach Tunji Balogun proved abortive as he did not pick his calls neither did he reply text messages sent to his phone.

Tiwa now joins the likes of Dr SID, D’Prince and Wande Coal who have steadily stuck behind the hit producer through the Mo’Hits saga and eventual split.

A comment on Twitter about the new development reads; This movie is gonna take a long time to play out. Don Jazzy does his own marketing. DBanj is gonna have to rely on the record company… Hmm’.

Lady Gaga and Oprah win GLAAD Music Award

Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey

Lady Gaga and talk show host Oprah were among the winners at the just concluded Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) media awards held in New York.

The event was hosted by ‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera.

The producers of new musical series ‘Smash’ received the top honour, the Vito Russo Award, which is named after the gay activist.

Producer Neil Meron and Craig Zadan stepped on stage to accept the honour as Zadan declared ‘Being gay was part of who I am, so it impacts the work that we do.

Meanwhile, Hawey Weinstein presented Katy Butler a high school student a special honour for her anti- bullying efforts in the movie ‘Bully’.

Butler has been spearheading a campaign to convince censors at the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to lower the R-rating of Weinstein’s upcoming documentary ‘Bully’ to PG thereby allowing youngsters to see the film in theatre.

Other winners at GLAAD Media Award include independent film ‘Pariah’ (Outstanding Film in Limited Release), HBO’s Cinema Verite (Best TV Movie or Miniseries award) and Oprah Winfrey (Best Talk Show Episode).

The 23rd Annual GLAAD media awards was held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in New Jersey, New York City, USA.

Lagos Carnival to hold on April 9

Lagos Carnival

The 2012 edition of the annual Lagos Carnival celebrations has been slated for Monday, April 9, 2012.

The carnival which is in its third year is as usual the highest point of the Lagos Black Heritage Week and has been themed ‘Eko4Show’.

Over 12,000 participants are expected this year, all dressed in beautifully coloured costumes and parading the streets of Falomo, through to Ikoyi, Lagos Island and finally Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) where they’ll be welcomed by the Lagos State governor and other dignitaries.

PHOTOS: Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Dr SID and Wande Coal in SA

D’Prince, Don Jazzy, Dr SID and Wande Coal

Hit producer Don Jazzy recently travelled along with his ‘boys’ Dr SID, D’Prince and Wande Coal to South Africa to launch the new Samsung Hi-Fi product which he reportedly helped design.

Former label mate D’banj and younger brother K-switch were however missing from the launch.

Courtesy of Dr SID Twitter page (@IamDrSID) here are a few pictures of the quartet having fun in South Africa…

D’Prince, Dr SID, Wande Coal

Elana Afrika, Don Jazzy and Dr SID

Dr SID

D’Prince

Wande Coal

Akon attends Banky W's birthday party in Lagos!

The international star who was in Nigeria for a few days this week, attended Banky W's surprise birthday which held on Tuesday March 27, 2012 at The Grotto in Victoria Island, Lagos. Tiwa Savaga, M.I, P-Square, Ini Edo, Kel, Toolz, Sound Sultan and other A-list entertainers were also there. More photos when you continue...