Congrats:- Happy Birthday to 9ice Today

Congrats:- Happy Birthday to 9ice Today @ http://is.gd/muiBEy

PHOTO ALBUM: Nollywood says goodbye to Bisi Komolafe

Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe was laid to rest on the morning of Friday, January 4, 2013, at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Salvation Okeepaadi, Ibadan, Oyo State, after her body arrived from the Ibadan University College Hospital, UCH morgue.

Here are some photos from the funeral…May her soul RIP

Take a look at Wizkid’s new Lekki home

Hardwork pays and Wizkid is a living testament.

Just this morning we reported that the 22-year-old had acquired a new property – a house which he excitedly announced via micro-blogging site Twitter.

Wizzy, hours later, posted a mash up photo of his new house on Instagram, showing off the pool section and his BMW X6.

The 10 hottest Nigerian rappers of 2012

There was a sharp decline in the release of Hip-Hop materials in 2012, notwithstanding, a handful of rappers managed to do us proud.

Here is our top 10 list for the hottest rappers in Nigeria  of 2012….

10. PHYNO: The Igbo-speaking rapper proved his worth in 2012 releasing the duet ‘Ghost mode’ with Olamide, bagging three nominations at The Headies, and then collaborating with Illbliss on ‘Amanchi Kwanu’.

9. D’PRINCE: The MAVIN act started this year with controversies over his actual record deal with former label Mo’Hits but bounced back with yet another banger ‘Take banana’ off the MAVIN compilation ‘Solar Plexus’. He finally released his debut ‘FRENZY!’ featuring the likes of M.I, Wizkid and others.

8. MODENINE: Nigel Benn didn’t drop his long awaited album in 2012 due to record label issues but turned it up with two mixtapes ‘Occupy The Throne’ and ‘Alphabetical Order’ with XYZ. He was one of the judges at the ‘Nokia Don’t Break the Beat’ rap competition which led to his verbal face-off with female rapper Muna that put him on the headlines for weeks before they eventually squashed it an Industry Nite gig.

7. ILLBLISS: The ‘Ibo Boy’ finally returned with his A-game in 2012 after a subtle absence. Although he spent most of the year grooming R&B singer Chidinma who is currently under his Goretti label, he released his ‘Oga Boss’ album with the hits ‘Anamachi Kwanu’ feat Phyno and Heartbeats feat Banky W.

6. NAETO C: Mr Super C kept it pushing this year, the most remarkable thing was signing on as a Hennessey Artistry headliner along with M.I. He also released his ‘Tony Montana’ single and remix with a big budget video featuring D’banj. Away from music a bit; he tied the knot with his beau Nicole at a high society wedding.

5. REMINISCE: In 2012, Mr Remilekun Safaru finally got the respect he’s been clamouring for by working hard on his skills and street image. Being one of the two Yoruba-lingo rappers to dominate this year, Remi pulled stunts with the release of his debut ‘Book of Rap Stories’ which brought the street anthems ‘Kako bi chicken’ and ‘2musssh’. He dedicated two weeks throwing jabs at another rapper Vector and spent the latter part of the year performing outside the country.

4. M.I:  Jude Abaga takes fourth spot for releasing the ‘dopest’ mixtape of the year ‘Illegal Music 2’ which he launched on his website MIABAGA.com and renewing his contract as VP at his label Chocolate City in April (dispelling rumours he was leaving the label, following the launch of his Loopy Music label). He also was the the Hennessy Artistry co-headliner alongside Naeto C…

Top 10 producers of 2012

Don Jazzy and Sarz at the MAVIN HQ

In the Nigerian entertainment scene for 2012, music was definitely an on all-time high. Here are 10 music producers were the cream of the crop this year…

1. DON JAZZY: It has been a very big and memorable year for Michael Collins. Breaking up with former music label partner D’banj, launching his own label, bagging major endorsement deals, we almost forgot his true talent – making music.  But Jazzy did make some notable contributions this year – solely producing the ‘surprise’ MAVIN album ‘Solar Plexus’ and a large chunk of younger brother’s debut ‘FRENZY.’ Don’t forget D’banj’s ‘Oliver Twist’ which blew up in Europe.
2. SARZ: Osaretin Osabuohien used 2012 to fully establish himself, signing with Trybe Records. The spotlight turned to him in 2012, producing 99 percent of label boss eLDee’s ‘Undeniable’ album, working with Reminisce, EME, Banky W and more.
3. COBHAMS ASUQUO: Alternative-Soul singers Timi Dakolo and Bez might have released their ‘Beautiful Noise’ and ‘Super Sun’ albums last year, but producer Cobhams enjoyed the accolades and praise in 2012 when their singles hit the airwaves. Cobby (as Banky W calls him) also played an instrumental role, producing the ballad ‘Rich and famous’ for upcoming artiste Praiz and threw in a late one ‘Yes/No’ for Banky W.
4. SPELLZ: Most of the hits you heard in 2012 were birthed by this young talent. Working with 9ice (On point feat Wizkid), EME (Roll it, Don’t go there, London girl), Tiwa Savage (Folarin), Banky W (Good good loving) and 2face (Omo no dulling ft Dammy Krane, Rocksteady), need we say more?
5. TEE-Y MIX: If he wasn’t acting as a judge at the Project Fame West Africa talent show, he was making hits for the likes of Naeto C (Tony Montana rmx ft D’banj), working closely with 9ice on his Bashorun Gaa LP (Everyday, Adigun Ojuwon’lo, ShakaShiki, Attitude, Pace Setter, 3310) and then bagging the ’Producer of the Year’ award at The Headies 2012.

Merry Christmas from Klint da Drunk and family

Klint da Drunk and wife, Lilian

In the spirit of the yuletide season, popular comedian, Afaemena Igwemba, otherwise known as Klint da Drunk teamed up with his wife, Lilien and kids, for a photo shoot for their family Christmas card.

It’s obvious they had loads of fun during the shoot…

NETPod: ‘Ur way’ + ‘R.I.O.T’ – Cyrus tha Virus

Bengazi rapper Cyrus tha Virus keeps the South South flag flying high with the release of two new singles – ‘Ur way‘ and ‘R.I.O.T‘.
Cyrus plans to release his ‘Infiltration‘ mixtape in the last week of December…
Listen to ‘Ur way’…

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Listen to ‘Riot the Club’…

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NETPod: Ladies, ‘Can you do it’ with Naeto C?

Naeto C is ending the year with a new single after the success of his collaboration with D’banj on ‘Tony Montana’ remix.
The single titled ‘Can you do it‘ was produced by E Kelly (Wizkid – call my name, Waje – So Inspired) and has a pop feel to it even though Mr Super C stays on the rap lane. Nice tune…

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