NETPod: Wande Coal Makes Return With 3 New Singles

After  starving his fans for three long years, one of Nigeria’s best pop singers and hook carriers, Wande Coal is back!
Much has been said since the chubby-looking singer who slightly went off the grid-  speculations about him leaving the Mo’Hits camp, battling drugs and alleged naked pictures surfacing online.
His music, style and melody have certainly been missed, not even a bunch of cameos with his Mo’Hits crew mates and other pop acts like Wizkid could satisfy the thirst for his music from fans and critics alike.
Returning with three new singles, Wande packs a power punch; ‘Go low‘ is a customary ‘Wande’ track. High tempo synths and strong congas while he creatively spins around the bass drums.
‘Been long you saw me‘ follows suit, Wande talks about his absence and advises everyone to get their groove on.
‘Private trips‘ takes on another route. Laced with a crunk sound, the tempo suggest a more laid back feel…
*Go Low

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*Been Long You Saw Me

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*Private Trips

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NETPod: ‘Without My Heart’ – Tiwa Savage Feat Don Jazzy

By Osagie Alonge

It’s definitely Tiwa’ Savage’s year. Her return to Nigeria was well accepted with her debut single ‘Kele kele love’ plus a powerful second single ‘Love me, love me, love me’, co-headlining this year’s Hennessy Artistry Project, co-hosting the Nigerian Idol talent reality show plus performing at the top shows.
Successfully earning the right to be called the hottest female R&B singer in the country, Tiwa doesn’t seem to be slowing down. She once again leaps ahead of her counterparts as she calls on one of the biggest producers in Africa Don Jazzy who rarely features on tracks other than his Mo’Hits crew, to assist on her third single.
‘Without my heart‘ can be described as textbook reference to a Beyonce song. However, Tiwa’s vocals and delivery score her high points and if it must be said, over shadows Don Jazzy’s appearance. The instrumental samples the popular jumpy handclap riddim known as the Diwali Riddim.

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NETPod: ‘Fimisle’ – CON.tradiction

By Osagie Alonge

CON.tra.diction warms her way once more into our hearts as she gears up to release her debut album ‘Pop, Rock, Soul and Jara‘.

Her latest single off the forthcoming Lp is yet another soft rock themed number. Produced by upcoming alternative producer Coldflames, CON.tra.diction brings the same flavour and retro feeling she did with her first single ‘Dreams‘.

‘Fimisile‘ is yet another reason why alternative music should be given a little more attention than it is at this point in Nigerian music. Beautiful number.

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Gulder Ultimate Search 8: Winner To Emerge, Dec 11

(L-R): Fejioro Ejogbamu, Christopher Okagbue, Anthony Igwe and Kelvin Durst, remaining contestants in the GUS 8

After spending 13 weeks in the plains and plateau of the Egbetua Quarters, Ososo Mountains in Edo State, Gulder Ultimate Search 8 is set to come to a thrilling end this Sunday, December 11, 2011.
After the first two tasks in the Contest of Champions stage, four champions were evicted, leaving six to vie for the ultimate prize. The remaining contestants are: Kelvin Durst, Anthony Igwe, Tony Horsfall, Christopher Akagbue, Fejiro Ejogbamu and Anastasia Azike who is the last female contestant standing.
Following her feat, Anastasia is the winner of the one million naira prize for the last female contestant standing. She is however still in contention for the ultimate prize which consists of N7 million, a brand new SUV and N500,000 wardrobe allowance for one year.
Gulder Ultimate Search 8 adopted a different format from the previous editions of the show. This year, 30 contestants were selected to participate; as against the 10 individuals who contested in previous editions. Furthermore, they went into the jungle in three batches, consisting of 10 contestants each – five male and five female contestants.
For the first time, viewers had a chance to vote back in contestants who had earlier been evicted.

Rhythm Unplugged Hits Lagos, Dec 18

Mike Epps

The much anticipated 2011 edition of the Rhythm Unplugged concert, which for the first time will combine comedy and musical performances, is billed to commence on Sunday, December 18, 2011 and Friday, December 23 2011.

Organizers of the show, Flytime Promotions, have assured us of a bigger and better show than previous editions, with a special comedy concert featuring world famous African American Actor/Comedian, Mike Epps.

Also performing with the comedian on stage during the comedy show are some of Nigeria’s finest stand up comics; Basketmouth, I Go Dye, Gordons, Bovi and Buchi.

The gigs will feature performances by a cream of the country’s top artistes including 2face, Psquare, 9ice, Wizkid, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, M.I, Jesse Jaggs, Ice Prince, Duncan Mighty, Flavour, Naeto C, Sound Sultan, Lynxxx,  David O, and Olamide.

Others are Waje,  SamKlef, Eva, Mo’Cheddah, Seyi Shay, Goldie, Konga, Loose Kaynon, Retta, Skidd, Chidinma, Bez. Omawunmi and Timi Dakolo.

The musical concert will take place at the Ocean View, while the comedy concert will hold at the Expo hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

Popular OAP at Rhythm FM 93.7, IK Osakioduwa will be hosting the show.

Princess And Racheal Evicted From Project Fame Season 4

Racheal and Princess

It gets tenser for viewers as the week goes by at MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4. Over the weekend, two contestants Princess and Rachael said goodbye as they were evicted from the show.
Last week, the two evictees along with Ethel, Yvonne, Roy and Ese had been put on probation leaving them with one more chance to get themselves back into the competition. But after the six performances, Princess and Rachael were left hanging when the judges saved Ethel and the faculty Ese. Yvonne and Roy were also saved through unfamiliar circumstances as the latter saved Yvonne after a spectacular performance.
Rachael and Princess then performed for once last time and wowed everyone including the members of the faculty and the judges.
On the next day, the last six contestants standing thrilled the audience with an opening performance by rendering gospel group Infinty’s ‘Olori oko’. In pairs, the contestants then rendered other songs from Sunny Ade and Onyeka Onwenu’s ‘Wait for me’ and Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s ‘When you believe’.
‘I must say that you all brought your best tonight and even if there were some slight hitches, your performances tonight were very impressive and I must commend you all for making it this far in the competition… you guys are already stars! We have decided to leave the judging to the viewing public to start voting as this competition has gotten tougher so it is completely out of our hands now’, Kwame announced on behalf of the judges.
The last six contestants will now slug it out for the grand prize of 2.5 million naira with a fully loaded Toyota Rav 4 jeep and a recording contract.

Victoria Beckham In Shopping Spree For Daughter

Victoria Beckham and baby Harper at JFK Airport

Former ‘Spice Girls’ member, Victoria ‘Posh Spice’ Beckham is apparently on a shopping spree for 5 month old daughter Harper Seven Beckham as she was recently spotted stocking up on designer clothes at the Carmel Baby Store in London.
The 37-year-old wife of celebrated footballer, David Beckham, reportedly spent $645 on several items including $70 faux fur gloves, a $235 coat, $105 cardigan and a $235 party dress.
Victoria, who is also a fashion designer with her own range of sunglasses and fragrance, reportedly loves buying new outfits for daughter Harper, mixing designer and high street items.
Beckham has participated in five official documentaries and reality shows about her, including ‘Being Victoria Beckham’, ‘The Real Beckhams’, and ‘Victoria Beckham: Coming to America’.
Victoria Caroline Beckham is married to David Beckham and they have four children; Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven.

Genevieve, Omotola, Rita Dominic At The AFRIFF Awards 2011

Chioma Ude - Founder of AFRIFF Awards

The awards ceremony of the Africa International Film Festival took place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki and was attended by a host of Nollywood stars and other top notch celebs. Also in attendance were US actresses Lynn Whitfield and Tichina Arnold.

Check out a few photos taken at the event…