D’banj, Psquare, Tiwa Savage Dominate Predictions List For TOP 10 MICS Concert

Much buzz has been made about the forthcoming Top 10 MICS musical concert daily as the online competition to determine the five artistes that will eventually perform alongside the five artistes previously unveiled by KOGA draws to a close this week.
Organizers of the concert KOGA, have announced that pop star D’banj, Psquare, R&B singers Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Waje, Rappers Ice Prince, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, and Pop acts Terry G, Samklef, BrymO, Wande Coal, Wizkid lead the list of predictions sent in via Twitter and SMS.
According to KOGA, the identities of the remaining five will be unveiled by the organizers at a press conference slated for next week.
As revealed earlier, 2face Idibia, M.I, eLDee, Sir Shina Peters and fuji singer Obesere have been announced to perform live on stage come December 23, 2011 at the Lekki Sun Splash, Lagos.
‘This is an industry event as far as we are concern. It is an event by the people and for the masses. We are striving to bring back live concert and entertainment at a price generality of the people can afford’, a rep from KOGA says.

D’banj, Psquare, R&B singers Tiwa Savage, Omawumi Makes Top 10 mics

Much buzz has been made about the forthcoming Top 10 MICS musical concert daily as the online competition to determine the five artistes that will eventually perform alongside the five artistes previously unveiled by KOGA draws to a close this week.
Organizers of the concert KOGA, have announced that pop star D’banj, Psquare, R&B singers Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Waje, Rappers Ice Prince, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, and Pop acts Terry G, Samklef, BrymO, Wande Coal, Wizkid lead the list of predictions sent in via Twitter and SMS.
According to KOGA, the identities of the remaining five will be unveiled by the organizers at a press conference slated for next week.
As revealed earlier, 2face Idibia, M.I, eLDee, Sir Shina Peters and fuji singer Obesere have been announced to perform live on stage come December 23, 2011 at the Lekki Sun Splash, Lagos.
‘This is an industry event as far as we are concern. It is an event by the people and for the masses. We are striving to bring back live concert and entertainment at a price generality of the people can afford’, a rep from KOGA says.

Oshodi/Isolo LG Boss Deny Sending Thugs To Batter Actor Ayo Badmus

Oshodi/Isolo LG Boss, Hon Bolaji Ariyoh                         Battered actor Ayo Badmus

Some days ago, popular actor, Ayo Badmus, alleged that he was battered by thugs guarding the Chairman of Oshodi L.G.A, Hon Bolaji Ariyoh. (If you missed it, read it here). Well, the LG boss, via his media people, are denying they had anything to do with the beating. They claim the actor had a falling out with some men at the event, and it had nothing to do with them.

A press statement from the office of the Oshodi/Isolo Local Government boss below...

The much spread rumor and campaign of calumny issued by a Nollywood actor, AYO BADMUS, on his alleged humiliation and beating, ordered by the OSHODI/ISOLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Chairman is nothing but a complete ruse fabricated to damage the image of the Honorable Chairman and create some frivolous attention and gain unnecessary sympathy for himself.

More when you continue...

Video Premiere: 9ice ft Da'grin- Loni ni

The much awaited double album release from 9ice has kept music critics and fans clamouring for its release.
Both albums ‘Bashorun Gaa’ and ‘Versus’ has produced some hot singles and with features coming from M.I, Dagrin, 2Face and Psqaure, you could say it has been worth the wait.
9ice releases the video to ‘Loni Ni’, (directed by GINI) a single of the versus album which features the late rapper Dagrin. Set in an all trad-theme setting, 9ice tags along with his friend – a groom to be who had to much to drink. The end result you’d ask? Watch below and find out…

Nigerian Girl Stripped Naked For Allegedly Stealing a Phone

The girl carrying the phone she allegedly stole

The girl was stripped naked, kicked to the ground, they were mostly guys surrounding her, touching her, some slapped her buttocks...someone tried to put his finger in her vagina...you know, just dehumanizing stuff..all because she allegedly stole a blackberry phone. You can see her face clearly in the video so I won't bother you all with the video so I don't spoil your Monday afternoon...but it's such a sad thing to watch.

I don't know how some people can be so callous. What's wrong with us? Where's our conscience? If someone steals, abi you call the police, get them arrested. Why strip her naked, take pictures, film it and just strip her of her dignity.

I know some of you will go looking for the video...good luck finding it...:-

Nigeria Dominates Winners List At Channel O Awards 2011

Darey - Most Gifted Dance Video Artist

One of Africa’s biggest acts D’banj might have been absent at the recently concluded Channel O Awards 2011 which took place on Friday, November 11, 2011 but the self-acclaimed ‘African Michael Jackson’ still bagged two awards making the number of awards won by Nigeria total to six.
D’banj in absentia won the award for ‘Most Gifted Male Video Artiste’ as well as an honorary ‘Special Recognition’ award. The G.O.O.D Music signee gave his acceptance speech via a recorded video which was telecast at the show.
Other Nigerian winners include R&B King Darey who won the award for ‘Most Gifted Dance Video Artiste’ and Naeto C  for ‘Most Gifted African West Video Artiste’. Rapper Ice Prince also beat fellow Nigerian act Wizkid to clinch the ‘Most Gifted Newcomer Video Artist’ while the show’s co-host Banky W walked away with the award for ‘Most Gifted R&B Video Artist’.
The event which took place at the Taboo Sandton in Johannesburg saw some thrilling performances from Nigerian singer  Tiwa Savage, Angolan Cabo Snoop and DJ Cleo and was hosted by E-M-E singer Banky W and VJ Dineo.
Check out the full list of winners below…

AGAIN: Chinua Achebe Rejects National Honour

Literary giant, Chinua Achebe, has once again rejected a conferment on him of the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) by the federal government. In a statement today, Achebe explained why:

The reasons for rejecting the offer when it was first made have not been addressed let alone solved. It is inappropriate to offer it again to me. I must therefore regretfully decline the offer again". ~Prof. Chinua Achebe.

President Jonathan responded by issuing a statement today via his spokesperson Reuben Abati...

Coming as it does, against the background of the widely acclaimed electoral reforms undertaken by the Jonathan Administration, the claim by Prof. Achebe clearly flies in the face of the reality of Nigeria’s current political situation.

As reflected in the immense improvements recorded in the conduct of the last general elections which were applauded within and outside the country as the most credible elections in Nigeria in recent years, the Jonathan Administration has made tremendous efforts to positively change the political architecture complained about by Prof. Achebe and other Nigerians.

Politically, Nigeria cannot be said to be where it was in 2004 as the Jonathan Administration has embarked on extensive electoral reforms to institute a regime of electoral integrity that all Nigerians can be proud of, believing that governance will be greatly enhanced in the country if the will of the people prevails at elections.

While President Jonathan acknowledges that there are still challenges in the path of Nigeria’s attainment of its full potentials as a nation, he believes that his Administration is moving the country in the right direction and therefore deserves the support, encouragement and cooperation of all citizens.

The Channel O Music Video Awards 2011 – Winners & “Where was D’banj?”

2011 Channel O MVA - Most Gifted Video Of The Year winner - Zakes Bantwini

We can’t wait to unleash all the exciting red carpet and on-stage photos from the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards! In the interim, we will love to know what you thought about the show and the winners.

The most coveted award - Most Gifted Video Of The Year went to South African star Zakes Bantwini for his video “Wasting My Time“.
As we expected, our Nigerian stars Darey, Naeto C, Ice Prince (feat. BrymO), D’banj and Banky W won various major awards at the event.

The big question of the night was “Where is D’banj?“, the star had been hyped as the night’s major attraction as he was the recipient of the 2011 Channel O Music Awards Special Recognition Award.

D’banj reportedly missed the show due to a dispute/oversight/miscommunication over his flight ticket class (BN has reached out to both parties for a statement).

The show which was hosted by Banky W and Dineo went well with strong performances by Uganda’s Keko and Navio, Zambia’s C.R.I.$.I.$, Nigeria’s Ice Prince and Flavour, Kenya’s STL and Angola’s Cabo Snoop. That said, D’banj’s absence definitely created a void.

Check out the list of winners and click back for all the photos!

The 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards – Winners
Most Gifted Dance Video
Darey – Ba Ni Ki Di

Most Gifted Kwaito Video
The Dogg- This Is My Time

Most Gifted African West Video
Naeto C- 10 Over 10

Most Gifted Newcomer Video
Ice Prince/ Brymo – Oleku

Most Gifted Video Of The Year
Zakes Bantwini- Wasting My Time

Most Gifted Hip Hop Video
AKA- Victory Lap

Most Gifted Male Video
D’Banj ft. Snoop Dogg- Mr Endowed (Remix)

Most Gifted Female Video
Lira – Phakade

Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring Video
HHP, Teargas & Liquideep – Born For This

Most Gifted Afro Pop Video
Theo – Ukhona

Most Gifted African Southern Video
Liquideep – Settle For Less

Most Gifted R&B Video
Banky W ft. M.I.- Feeling It

Most Gifted African East Video
Keko, Radio & Weasel- How We Do It (Remix)

Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video
Samini- Dadiekye