GANGNAM STYLE GALLOPING TO YOUTUBE RECORD

South Korean pop phenomenon Psy is on pace to gallop into the record books this weekend with his “Gangnam Style” mega hit set to smash through the two-billion mark on YouTube.
It would be a first at YouTube, where “Baby” by Justin Bieber in February became the only other video in the billion-view club.
“Two billion views; they are very honorable and very burdensome numbers,” Psy said in a statement YouTube shared with AFP on Friday.
“With the appreciation, I will come back soon with more joyful contents!”“Gangnam Style” at the OfficialPsy channel has racked up nearly 100 million views this year, bringing it to less than 500,000 shy of the two-billion mark on midday Friday in northern California, where YouTube is based.
The video became a global sensation and fueled a South Korean “K-Pop” trend after it was uploaded to YouTube in July 2012.
Psy’s follow-up song “Gentleman” set the record for the most YouTube views in a single day — 38 million on April 14, 2013.
Only three percent of “Gangnam Style” views at YouTube have been from inside South Korea.
As well as propeling Psy onto the global stage, his horse-riding-style dance moves have been parodied and mimicked in myriad videos uploaded to YouTube.
The “Gangnam” in the title of the hit song is Seoul’s wealthiest residential and shopping district, lined with luxury boutiques, top-end bars, nightclubs and restaurants frequented by celebrities.
Translating the song’s lyrics, which some see as satirizing the area’s self-importance and ostentatious wealth, offers little in the way of concrete insights.
Psy sings about being the “guy who downs boiling coffee in one shot” and who “goes completely crazy when the right time comes.”
The video has Psy breezing through a world of speed boats, yoga classes and exclusive clubs — all the while performing an eccentric horse-riding dance accompanied by beautiful models.

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CHIBOK GIRLS: 2FACE IDIBIA ‘BREAKS THE SILENCE’

Amidst international campaign for over 230 secondary school girls abducted in Chibok, over a month ago, African R n B sensation, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face Idibia, has broken the silence by releasing a single calling for the release of the girls and the restoration of peace in the country.
The single titled: ‘Break The Silence’ featured a host of foreign artists like Samini (Ghana), K-Slim, PKD, Squadee (Ghana), Spyke, Sound Sultan, Essence, Righteousman, Joe El, Ferre Galo (DRC) and Machel Montano (Trinidad & Tobago).
The song which cries for the restoration of peace in Nigeria, was produced under 2face Idibia’s Million Voices for Peace (MVP) project, established to raise funds to support the work of the Nigerian Red Cross.
The song released hours ago, has already gone viral on many of Nigeria’s blog sites.
A reliable source close to the media team of 2face confined that the song was not meant for download but to be viewed via YouTube.
“The song is not meant for download, just Youtube views but you know ‘Naija’, they are already putting it on their blogs for free downloads,” he said.
Since the kidnap of the girls 2face along with other artists have been calling for the safe return of the Chibok Girls.
“This is just another step in the journey towards the promotion of peace and unity in our nation and the world,” 2face said on the release of the song.

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OBA AKINRUNTAN STEALS SHOW AT ROYAL FATHERS’ MEETING WITH JONATHAN

Perhaps unknown to many, there is a difference between being rich and being royally wealthy. That much can be deduced from the life of the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom and Chairman of Obat Oil, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan. And those who were privileged see the royal father in his full royal regalia during a meeting some traditional rulers had with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa recently would attest to this fact.
The monarchs were led to the meeting by the paramount ruler of Mgbirichi/Abakuru land, Eze Akunueze Ahurunkwe II. And as it is customary in the Villa, members of the delegation were driven into the forecourt of the President’s office in a Coaster bus. But on this particular day, there was a slight bent to protocol. Trailing the bus was a red state-of-the-art Bentley 2014 model with customised number plate ‘OLUGBO’.
So, while the other traditional rulers on the delegation collectively rode in the Coaster bus, Oba Akinruntan followed in his wonder-on-wheels. Of course, he got the needed attention as he made his way out of the car after it was strategically parked in front of the Council Chambers while the meeting lasted.
The cameras clicked away at the car, with some people posing with it for photographs.

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TOLU ONIRU, TUNDE DEMURIN STILL AN ITEM

The marriage of popular on-air personality, Tolu Oniru, with Captain Tunde Demurin has come under public focus lately. While the rumour mill is abuzz with speculations that their much celebrated relationship is on the brink of collapse, others say that close friends and associates of the couple are doing everything they can to salvage whatever is left of it.
But contrary to the foregoing, Celeb Watch has gathered that the rumoured collapse of their marriage may not be true afterall. Findings by Celeb Watch indicate that the love birds hardly engage in arguments, let alone a quarrel that would cause them to go their separate ways. Captain Tunde, a co-owner of EME Records with Banky W, is reputed for his calm mien, while Tolu’s amiable personality is well known to the public.
Although it took Tolu a while to admit dating Tunde on a television programme, the lovebirds are always together except for the periods that the demands of duty separate them. What is more, both of them are fond of exchanging gifts through the social media as many times as birthday, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year and other social events present the opportunity.
Tolu and Tunde are still very much in love. Indeed, plans are reportedly underway to consummate their relationship before the year runs out.

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BEZ LOSES BROTHER-IN-LAW IN AUTO CRASH

Nigerian singer Bez Idakula has lost his brother-in-law Adebola Ladoja in a car accident. Reports say the accident took place on Eko Bridge, Lagos, May 29, 2014. Adebola, a son of former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja is reported to have been driving a Volkswagen Golf car, heading towards Lagos Island around 3:30PM when a truck moving on top speed, rammed into his car on Eko Bridge and killed him on the spot. Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide has confirmed the sad incident and said Adebola’s corpse has already been placed at the mortuary. ‘The victim died on the spot. His corpse has been moved to the Lagos Island General Hospital’s mortuary for autopsy, while the truck’s driver has been arrested’, Braide’s statement read. 

Bez is married to Bolatito Ladoja, Adebola’s sister.

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LUPITA NYONG’O GIVEN RIGHTS TO SHOOT CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE’S ‘AMERICANAH’

Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’O has gotten the film rights to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel ‘Americanah‘. During Stylist Magazine‘s Stylist Book Club Inaugural Session at the Waldorf Hilton in London on May 29, 2014, Adichie said the Oscar winning actress now has the full rights to make a derivative work off her popular novel. Adichie’s book ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ was also adapted into a movie and released in 2014, but it’s yet to hit Nigerian cinemas as the National Films and Censors Board has refused to approve it for public viewing.

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IS DON JAZZY NIGERIA’S NO 1 ENTERTAINER?

Though he is not fully a musician, but Don Jazzy is more popular than so many musicians. He started out as a music producer and today sings as well and has a music group you could term most powerful in Nigeria’s music industry today.
When Mo’hits parted ways, a lot of people thought it was almost over for him, because the man, D’banj who a lot of people thought made him big had left. But till now, Don Jazzy continues to shine, and it almost seems he is the most respected and followed entertainer in the music industry today.
Did you notice that when Don Jazzy started his Dorobucci slang, it started trending on social media with a lot of people attributing their names to it, and sending in their Doro songs? Just yesterday, he started another trend, ‘Mysleepselfie’ and we have almost lost count of how many people that have joined the train.
What is Don jazzy doing that others aren’t?

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PHOTOS: YETUNDE BUSTLINE AND HUSBAND BABA TEE STILL WAXING STRONG

There were reports last year that popular London-based writer Yetunde 'Bustline' Oduwole, 43, and her much younger husband, actor Baba Tee, 33, had separated after he went on a TV programme to say he's not married and never has been.
Well, the two are not only married, but they are still together. They just released these photos.

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D'BANJ WINS 'BEST SELLING AFRICAN ARTIST' AT 2014 WORLD MUSIC AWARDS

D''banj won 'Best Selling African Artist' award at the 2014 World Music Awards which took place on Tuesday 27th of May at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
D'banj performed at this event alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Flo Rider, DJ Khaled, Ricky Martin, Tinie Tempah, Leonah Lewis and more! Congrats to him.

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BIG BROTHER AFRICA IS BACK

 

Season nine of the Big Brother Africa, the continent’s biggest reality series is about to hit the screens soon.

Since its first season, the reality series has attracted some funny, dramatic, weird and wonderful characters that have kept viewers glued to the screens. Some house mates who have been part of the show have gone on to grace TV screens; newspapers and have their profiles trending on every social media site, blog and website. Season 9 will be no different.

Entry will be open to the same 14 countries with the only exception being Angola which will be replaced by newcomers Rwanda. As a result of the change, participating countries this year are: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Entries are only open to persons over the age of 21, who are citizens of one of the participating countries and must have a valid passport. Producers are looking for persons who are entertaining and passionate about the Big Brother experience; and they have to be fluent in English. Big Brother Africa is produced by Endemol SA.
Audition dates will be finalised in June.
Namibia’s ex-beauty queen, Dillish Mathews won the 2013 BBA.

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T.W.O DROP TWO NEW SINGLES

After a two-year break from the music industry, the wait is almost over as musical duo, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, popularly referred to as T.W.O, are set to release two new singles.
The new work titled Green White Green and Wedding Day are to be released on 1 June.
“With the state of the nation, we just decided that it’s time to lend our voices as the oldest existing group to the gospel of peace, safety and oneness,” said Tunde Obe.
And with the new songs, we hope to excite existing T.W.O fans and attract new ones with the type of songs T.W.O is known for,” added Wunmi Obe. Tunde and Wunmi Obe started as lead singers in a campus band ‘Turning point’ in the 80’s and got popular nationwide with their weekly television slots on the Charly Boy Show and Zoom Time.
The exceptional duo is known for producing deep and quality songs. And the last 25 years of their career has seen them release five albums and numerous chart topping singles including Fine Bara, Adupe, Mogbomoya, Zombie and many more.

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KIM MAKES IT OFFICIAL. CHANGES NAME TO KARDASHIAN-WEST

A few days after marrying Kanye West, Kim has changed her name on her Twittter and instagram accounts to Kim Kardashian West. She did so today May 28th.
We recall she refused to change her name to Humphries back in 2011, telling her husband then that the Kardashian name was already a brand and she couldn't drop it or add anything to it. Guess she knew that marriage wasn't going to last. We hope this one does.

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PHOTOS: D'BANJ HANGS OUT WITH THE BIG BOYS IN MONACO

Dbanj is currently in Monaco to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix & is seen balling with international stars including Newcastle United's manager Alan Pardew (pictured with him above) UK rapper Tinnie Tempah and UK singer Labyrinth.

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2FACE ROCKS N1MILLION GOLD ENCRUSTED SNEAKERS AT T.W.O VIDEO SHOOT

2Face was seen wearing a customized gold encrusted Versace sneakers worth N1million, during the video shoot of music giants, Tunde and Wunmi Obe on Tuesday May 20th.
Shot by the maverick Clarence Peters, the video is for T.W.O’s highly anticipated forthcoming advocacy single ‘Green White Green’ clamouring for peace and unity in Nigeria.
2face, who is featured on the single, was seen in the company of his wife Annie Idibia. 

 

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2FACE AND ANNIE IDIBIA SPOTTED WITH THE OBES

Two of Nigeria's most beloved music couples captured in these rare photographs taken during the video shoot for 'Green White Green' - a new single from Tunde and Wunmi Obe, featuring 2Face Idibia. Annie and 2Face Idibia joined the Obes for the fun photos

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TERRY G & 9ICE JOIN SAME MANAGEMENT

Top Nigerian musicians, Terry G and 9ice have changed their management. The duo have recently pitched their tenth with one of Nigeria’s most experienced artiste managers and founding partner of Now Muzik Entertainment Services, Tony Anifite, a.k.a Don T who recently floated a new management company, Dicotyledon Entertainment Ltd to proffer management solutions within the entertainment industry.
Tunde & Wunmi Obe, Sheyman, Charles Granville and Yinka Nathan are also few of the artistes signed under Don T’s management.

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K1 RELEASES NEW ALBUM, CALLS IT STATE OF THE NATION

Fuji music icon, the irrepressible Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall a.k.a. K-1 De Ultimate, is at it once again. He has just dropped yet another breathtaking audio of a hit entitled ‘State of The Nation’.

The new album, dedicated to the Awujale of Ijebuland, HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, is K-1’s way of lending his voice to various challenges Nigeria is passing through at the moment.

The album also features a special dedication by the Waka music Queen, Alhaja Salawa Abeni. The special introduction for the album featured Olamide and new Queen of Hip-Hop, Honey B. It is now time to pull over and enjoy the new song.

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FEMI OTEDOLA PLANS HIGH- OCTANE BURIAL FOR LATE DAD

Billionaire and Zenon Oil boss, Femi Otedola who lost his father, former Governor of Lagos State Sir Michael Otedola on the 6th of May, 2014 is set to hold a 3-day burial party for him.

The party which will take place at Odoragunsin, Epe will hold on the 28th, 29th and 30th of May. People in the know already say the party will be a talk of the town, because best hands have been employed to take care of the planned three days.

Meanwhile, NEZITIC Crew also paid a condolence visit to the home of the former governor.

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PREGNANT DAMILOLA ADEGBITE &CHRIS ATTOH GLOW AT THEIR BRITHDAY PARTY

Damilola Adegbite and her Ghanaian actor fiance Chris Attoh held a joint birthday party yesterday in Ghana. Dami's birthday is today while Chris' was yesterday. Happy birthday to them.

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ON THE RUN TOUR! JAY Z AND BEYONCE DROP EPIC TRAILER “RUN” | WATCH TRAILER + PHOTOS

American super stars, Jay Z and Beyonce dropped a star studded, big budget short film based on their up coming 'On the Run Tour'. The 3.45mins trailer titled 'Run' with a release date of 'coming never' stars Jay Z, Beyonce, Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Guillermo Díaz, Emmy Rossum, Jake Gyllenhaal, Blake Lively, Rashida Jones, and Kidada Jones.
Jay Z and Beyonce tour kicks of June 25 in Miami. Tickets are some of the most expensive of any pop concert in recent years costing over $300 on average. The front row seats alone is $5000.

The Trailer

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2FACE, T PAIN TO PERFORM AT AFRIMMA

Big A Entertainment, organisers of African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA, have confirmed that Nigerian singer, 2face Idibia and American rapper, T-Pain, are among the list of music stars who will perform at the show scheduled to take place on 26 July at the Eisemann Centre, Richardson, Texas, United States.
2Face will be thrilling the crowd individually and later perform his Rainbow remix, which features the American star.
Mr. Anderson Obiagwu, founder/CEO, Big A Entertainment, said his company is determined to sustain the drive towards a world class African award show, through its “crossing boundaries with music” mission.
“AFRIMMA represents growth, celebration and pushing the culture and music of Africa continuously forward for the better. It will be an amazing night celebrating the artistes who have influenced and impacted the culture as well as the pioneers who laid the framework for the music of today,” Obiagwu said.
Other artistes that have been confirmed for performance include Iyanya, Stanley Enow, Flavour, Davido, Diamond Platinumz, Fally Ipupa, Wyre, and Miriam Chemmoss among others.
The event will be hosted by comedian, Basketmouth and Nollywood actress, Juliet Ibrahim.

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YEMI SHODIMU’S GBARADA RETURNS

Shodimu, actor cum producer, said the show returned due to a lot of pressure from fans, viewers and well wishers and noted that it is back “bigger, better and stronger”.
According to him, Gbarada is coming back on air with a brand new set and the introduction of DJ Solex among other new innovations.
Shodimu explained that Gbarada is a mixed language magazine/talk show which celebrates excellence, creative ability and innovations of performing artistes which makes it a ‘must watch’ every Sunday.
He added that the programme which mirrors the society and helps in gauging and reforming the social and political attitude of Nigerians, is one hour of excitement, enlightenment, entertainment and information dissemination.
Shodimu also disclosed that his rested popular radio talk show, Ajaloleru on Radio Lagos 107.5FM will return on air soon.

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GENEVIEVE NNAJI: WHY I’M STILL SINGLE

Celebrated Nollywood actress and mother of one, Genevieve Nnaji, has revealed why she is still single.
She explained that her fear of divorce and her desire to stay married for long were responsible for her decision to be single for now.
In an interview with an online news portal, Naijagist.com, recently, Genevieve, who turned 35 on May 3, said she is afraid of being divorced shortly after taking the marital vow.
“For me, before I choose a partner, I have to ask myself if this is the kind of person I would be willing to forgive, no matter what when the time comes. If the answer is no, then that person is wrong for me. That person is not the person you want to get married to.
“If you know you can look into someone’s eyes and say yes, this is the most you can do to me. If you actually cheat on me the first time, I can find it in my heart to forgive you. If you can answer that question honestly and truthfully to yourself, then you will know if that person is your partner or not.
“I’m born Catholic, I’m raised Catholic, I don’t believe in divorce. If I get married, I really want to stay married and staying married is not an easy thing. It means you are completely in tune with your partner. It means you have found your soul mate because you will have to be able to stand a lot of disappointments that would definitely come but then again you have to learn to forgive.
“As for marriage, it’s every woman’s dream to get married. We can’t lie to ourselves. I do want to get married but over time I have had opportunities to get married but I realise getting married is not actually the problem. The problem is finding somebody you are compatible with.
“So compatibilty is the word, aside from the physical attributes that have to go with it. I need to be comfortable because I am a woman and I’m used to certain lifestyle,” the screen diva stated in the interview.
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WIZKID ANNOUNCES 2ND ALBUM FOR JUNE, PROMISES STARBOY LP TOO!

Wizkid has announced yet another release date for his long awaited second album but assures fans he won’t push it back any more. While chatting with fans via MTV Base‘s Twitter handle, Wizkid revealed that his yet-to-be named album will be released in June 2014. ‘June!! i promise for the last time. lol‘, he replied a fan who asked. Insiders in Wizzy’s camp said the Pop singer has recorded over 100 songs and featured quite a number of Nigerian artistes including Banky W, Seyi Shay, Efya and others.

 

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DAVIDO, TIWA SAVAGE BAG BET AWARDS 2014 NOMINATIONS

Pop star, Davido and Mavin Records’ first lady, Tiwa Savage, have been nominated in this year’s BET awards.
It was learnt that the two talented artistes were nominated alongside four other African acts in the Best International Act Africa category.
Other nominees are Mafikizolo (South Africa), Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania), Sarkodie (Ghana), and Toofan (Togo).
Nominations were announced in 20 categories, selected by BET’s Voting Academy comprising respected entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, creative arts and fans.
The BET Awards 2014 will take place on Sunday, 29 June at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, USA, while it will premiere on BET International in Africa on 1 July.
“This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture. It’s great to see our talented new artist’s right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers. We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials

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