Friday, January 30, 2015

 RICK ROSS COMING TO DURBAN

Rick Ross coming to Durban


The annual Youth Hip Hop Festival will take place at the Moses Mabhida stadium on the 2nd of May this year and will feature some of SA’s hip hop royalty, in additional to headline international artist Rick Ross!

 TIWA SAVAGE IMPERSONATOR SCAMS POLITICIAN


Tiwa Savage impersonator scams politician

A Nigerian politician unknowingly paid N500,000 (the equivalent of $2600) to a Tiwa Savage impersonator. According to reports, Segun Adewale thought he had booked the real Tiwa to perform at his event.

DRAKE SENDING THIRSTY DMS?


Drake sending thirsty DMs?

We’ve always assumed Drizzy Drake was super smooth, especially when it comes to his mack game, but we might be wrong.

In an interview with CBS Miami 560 WAM, Pornhub’s most popular porn start Mia Khalifa potentially revealed that the rapper could use some coaching in that department.

Although very reluctant at first to reveal which famous person had tried to make contact with her, the porn-star did let slip that it’s someone whose name rhymes with “Rake”.

As flattering as it may be having Drake ‘slide in ya DMs’, it seems Mia wasn’t impressed with the rapper’s approach saying, “It was flattering, but his intentions were clear. The whole thing was cringeworthy.”




KIM K OPENS UP ABOUT BRUCE JENNER


Kim K opens up about Bruce Jenner


Bruce Jenner’s appearance is really changing. It seems like everyone now wants to know if the reality TV dad is transforming into a woman or not.

When asked about Bruce’s change, Kim Kardashian told Entertainment Tonight: “I will say that I think Bruce should tell his story his way...I think everyone goes through things in life and I think that story and what Bruce is going through, I think he'll share whenever the time is right.”

She said she thinks her stepfather is very happy. “The happiest I've ever seen him...He's our dad so we support him no matter what, and I think when the time is right, he'll talk about whatever he wants to talk about. I guess I'll kind of let everyone be curious and I feel like that's his journey to talk about." 

 P-SQUARE AND TIMAYA FIGHT


P-square and Timaya fight

On this week’s edition of #OfficialNaijaTopTen, Timaya’s “Sanko” and P-Square’s “Shekini” resume their mini-rivalry for the number one spot as “Shekini” stays on top for the second week running and “Sanko” rises one place up the chart to number two. 

MAFIKIZOLO TO TOUR SA


Mafikizolo to tour SA

Award-winning duo Mafikizolo will be going on their first South African tour soon. The group, which consists of Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe, will perform in six SA cities. 

FRESHCUT: IYANYA

#FreshCut: Iyanya


Mr. Oreo Iyanya has released a new track with Mavin boss Don Jazzy titled “Gift”. The tune was produced by Black Jezie and you can listen to it here. 



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#FreshCut: Yanga

New kid on the block Yanga has released a single featuring a couple of hip-hop heavyweights. He comes back with the remix to his single “Awuthi’Yam”, calling on AKA and Kid X for the assist.

Listen to the remix for “Awuthi’Yam” below and look out for the video coming soon.

 TAYLOR SWIFT’S ACCOUNTS HACKED


Taylor Swift’s accounts hacked


Taylor Swift’s Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked on Tuesday night (January 27).

It seems the “Blank Space” singer’s official pages may have been targeted by the Lizard Squad after several messages appeared on her account, urging her fans to follow a user with the Twitter handle @Lizzard, whose profile claimed he was the “leader” of the hacking group.

SAM SMITH RESPONDS TO HOWARD STERN

Sam Smith responds to Howard Stern

Sam Smith has hit back at US radio DJ Howard Stern after he branded the star “fat” and “ugly” live on air.

/ Speaking about the “Stay With Me” hit-maker on his Sirius XM show, Stern stated: “You know what I like about the guy, he's an ugly mother f*****, he’s fat, and I love it…"

2FACE CAUGHT KISSING EX


2Face caught kissing ex


Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia has come under fire after he was spotted kissing his baby mama, Pero Adeniyi. A picture of the former lovers getting cosy in a club recently surfaced and has caused some drama.

The singer, who is married to Annie Idibia, has taken to Instagram to tell people where to get off. 

WEEZY THREATENS CASH MONEY

Weezy threatens Cash Money

It’s no secret that Lil Wayne wants to leave Cash Money. The record label has still not released his album ‘Tha Carter V’, which was supposed to drop in December.

The rapper, who is suing Birdman for $8 million, apparently wants to leave the stable with both Nicki and Drake. 

Weezy apparently believes that the artists should leave with him because their contracts are with Young Money. TMZ is reporting that Wayne is confident in Nicki and Drizzy’s loyalty to him. 

 KIM K POKES FUN AT HERSELF

Kim K pokes fun at herself


Say what you like about Kim Kardashian, you can't accuse the lady of taking herself too seriously.

And the 34-year-old reality star has been merrily poking fun at herself in a new commercial for T-Mobile's Data Stash campaign on US TV.

BEYONCÉ BLUSHES AT ’50 SHADES’ PREMIERE


BeyoncĂ© blushes at ’50 Shades’ premiere

Beyoncé is quite often spotted on stage wearing a barely-there leotard with just a few carefully placed sequins to cover her modesty, so it may come as a surprise to hear that she blushed hard at a preview of Fifty Shades of Grey!
 Wizkid drop “Amin”.
#FreshCut: Wizkid

Starboy CEO Wizkid has released a new single titled “Amin”. Wizkid has been consistently releasing music this year and it’s only January.

You can expect 2015 to be a big year for the “Sound It” singer. 

Listen to Amin below.




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THE NIGERIAN NATION AGAINST GENERAL BUHARI
By Wole SOYINKA
This intervention has been provoked, not so much by the ambitions of General Buhari to return to power at the head of a democratic Nigeria, as by declarations of support from directions that leave one totally dumbfounded. It would appear that some, myself among them, had been overcomplacent about the magnitude of an ambition that seemed as preposterous as the late effort of General Ibrahim Babangida to aspire yet again to the honour of presiding over a society that truly seeks a democratic future. What one had dismissed was a rash of illusions, brought about by other political improbabilities that surround us, however, is being given an air of plausibility by individuals and groupings to which one had earlier attributed a sense of relevance of historic actualities. Recently, I published an article in the media, invoking the possible recourse to psychiatric explanation for some of the incongruities in conduct within national leadership. Now, to tell the truth, I have begun to seriously address the issue of which section of society requires the services of a psychiatrist. The contest for a seizure of rationality is now so polarized that I am quite reconciled to the fact it could be those of us on this side, not the opposing school of thought that ought to declare ourselves candidates for a lunatic asylum. So be it. While that decision hangs in the balance however, the forum is open. Let both sides continue to address our cases to the electorate, but also prepare to submit ourselves for psychiatric examination.

Daughter of presidential aspirant  Zahra Buhari quits Twitter



Barley a month after she was the was the centre of attraction on Twitter, Zahra Buhari has deleted her account after being on the end of hate words and bashing from her dad's oppositions.
Seems Zahra Buhari has had enough of the bashing on popular social media platform, Twitter and decided to quit.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

FUNKE AKINDELE THREATENS TO SUE LINDA IKEJI AS SHE DENIES THROWING SHADES AT TOYIN AIMAKHU OVER HER RECENT MARITAL WOES


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The management of star actress, Funke Akindele,  has condemned in strong terms the unwarranted posts by blogger, Linda  Ikeji, ascribing a harmless picture on the award winning role interpreter’s Instagram’s page   to be a mockery of  the alleged separation between her colleague, Toyin Aimakhu and her husband, Adeniyi  Johnson.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Omawumi Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump

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There had been rumours in December 2014 that popular Nigerian singer Omawumi Megbele was pregnant with her second child.
Tongues began to wag again about two weeks ago when she got married her baby daddy Tosin Yusuf that she was expecting a second child but she neither confirmed nor denied it.
Obasanjo Attacks Bishop Oyedepo On Twitter 


Former Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the words of  the Presiding Bishop of the Winners Chapel Ministry of The Living Faith Church Dr. David Oyedepo.
Obasanjo on his alleged Twitter account attacked Bishop Oyedepo and incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that any pastor can’t tell Nigerians who to vote for.
Read his tweets below:


Olusegun A. Obasanjo

Don't let any pastor tell you who to vote for. Does Oyedepo experience the effects of misgovernance?

Lupita Nyong’o Regally Rocks Braids To 2015 SAG Awards


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Lupita Nyong’o was simply stunning as she put a new twist on her signature look at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards tonight.
Maheeda Reacts To FG's Proposed Ban On Porn 

Maheeda

It is obvious that self-acclaimed ‘goddess of x’ popularly known as Maheeda, will never stop giving her opinion about what is going on in Nigeria.

I HAVE DIFFERENT S EX TOYS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE SLEEPING AROUND' - ACTRESS, APRIL SPEAKS


FACTS: I Have Different S ex Toys Because I Don't Want to Be Sleeping Around' - Actress, April Speaks
Tinsel actress Joju Muse, fondly called April, opened up in an interview with icampusng.com about her S ex life. She said to avoid having multiple partners, she got different S ex toys - G-S pot stim ulator, the regular vibr ator, the Dildo, and one called the ‘Rabbit.’ Lol. Excerpts from her interview below.

WHY MUNA OBIEKWE KEPT HIS ILLNESS SECRET – TONTO DIKEH


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Nollywood is in great mourning!
The sudden death of actor Muna Obiekwe at age 38 shocked fans, Nollywood actors and actresses. The outpouring of grief was immediate, with one common refrain: Nollywood had lost one of its greatest actor.

PICTURES FROM ‘OMOTOLA JALADE AT 20′ DINNER PARTY IN ABUJA


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Top Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, had a dinner party in Abuja on Saturday, to mark her 20th year in entertainment.

The dinner party was held at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi. Some of those who were in attendance are Larry Koldsweat, Chinedu Ikedieze, Uti Nwachukwu, and Joseph Yobo.
Check out more pictures

DANCEHALL KINGS AT WAR


Dancehall kings at war


A war has broken out between dancehall/reggae artists Burna Boy and Buffalo Souljah. Apparently, the“beef” popped off on Saturday (24 January) at Da L.E.S.’s all-white party in Johannesburg. Burna Boy apparently addressed Buffalo Souljah about rumours about him badmouthing him. The situation quickly escalated when Burna and his crew laid hands on Buffalo.

Buffalo was quick to release a statement on the incident in a series of tweets and a YouTube video relaying what happened.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

REMINISCE



Reminisce has dropped his first single of the year and it features Olamide and Phyno on the track called “Local Rappers”. 

This joint is off his forthcoming ‘Baba Hafusa’ Album, and it was produced by Tyrone. Hit the play button and vibe to this joint!


NEW MUSIC: LEGENDURY BEATZ

New Music: Legendury Beatz

Talented sibling duo Legendury Beatz has released their official single with vocal contribution from Wizkid titled Oje. We have also learnt that there is a song with UK rapper Tinie Tempah on the way.

You can listen to “Oje” below.


FRESHCUT: LIL WAYNE

#FreshCut: Lil Wayne

Despite all the drama surrounding their relationship, Lil Wayne and Christina Milian have proven that they are in love. The lovebirds have remixed BeyoncĂ© and Jay Z’s hit track, “Drunk in Love”.

 ICE PRINCE IS TAKEN

Ice Prince is taken

We’re sure a lot of people’s dreams were shattered after Ice Prince shared a snap of his girlfriend on Instagram. The Chocolate City rapper captioned the pic: “Long hours of Studio! Tired, Relaxed... EP coming soon #Undiluted #ZaManiac.” 

Although the pic doesn’t show her whole face, we can tell that she’s pretty. According to reports, the two were friends for about a year before making it official. 

Check out the pic below. 

DR SID GOES BACK TO SCHOOL

Dr SID goes back to school

Dr SID is currently studying filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. The Mavin Records star reportedly left Nigeria for The Big Apple about three weeks ago and he’ll be there for a couple of months. 

We wish him all the best!

IS NICKI AND MEEK’S ROMANCE 

OVER?

Is Nicki and Meek’s romance over?

It looks as though this whole Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill romance is over before it even started. Sob.

The two rappers are said to have ended their relationship after Meek became upset that Nicki was still talking to her ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels, according to MediaTakeOut.

It all comes down to some Instagram detective work, after Meek Mill posted a vague picture on the social networking site with the caption, "looking at this thot…" though making no mention of Ms. Minaj.

The Anaconda rapper then posted a picture of her "thot card", which soon got tongues wagging.

VICTORIA KIMANI LANDS ACTING GIG


Victoria Kimani lands acting gig

Victoria Kimani is more than just a singer. It’s been revealed that the Kenyan songstress will feature in a movie titled ‘7 Inch Curve’, a story about an upcoming musician. 

The film, which was written and directed by Shola Thompson, will premiere soon. Watch the trailer below. 


BREEZY SENDS MESSAGE TO SA FANS

Breezy sends message to SA fans

Chris Brown is definitely coming to South Africa. Breezy, who’s currently embroiled in some legal drama, sent a message to his SA fans on Twitter.

The “Loyal” singer wrote: “South Africa I can’t wait for April, get your tickets at http://ticketpro.co.za #CBXTOURLIVE.” 

The star could be heading back to jail if his probation is revoked come 20 March. But it seems that he thinks that won’t stop his SA tour.. Great news!

CONGO WINS FIRST AFCON MATCH SINCE 1974

Congo Wins First AFCON match since 1974

The Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage is still ongoing and Congo won their first Africa Cup of Nations finals since 1974 last night (21 Jan) by beating Gabon to move top of Group A.

Congo’s captain Prince Oniangue capitalized on Gabon’s poor defending to score the winner three minutes after half-time. His lone goal ensured a win for Congo, the first time in more than 40 years at the AFCON finals. Theynow have four points on the table.

The AFCON tournament continues today (22 Jan)with Zambia taking on Tunisia, while Cape Verde team tackles DR Congo.

WILLOW SMITH ‘TOPLESS’ ON

 INSTA

Willow Smith ‘topless’ on Insta

Willow Smith has sparked a little controversy after posting a picture on her Instagram yesterday (22 January) of her in a top that looks see-through and has bare breasts. The picture is in fact a Jean-Paul Gaultier t-shirt that features naked breasts on it.

See the picture, posted by a fan page, of Willow below. 



Willow later deleted the post from her own Instagram following the backlash. Do you think people are overreacting to the 14 year-olds post or not?

ADELE AND LADY GAGA COSY UP

Adele and Lady Gaga cosy up

Lady Gaga has sparked speculation that she could be working on new music with Adele!Mother Monster took to Instagram this morning (January 22) to share a cosy selfie with the ‘Skyfall’ hitmaker, with The Mirror reporting that the snap was taken at Gaga's LA home.

OLAMIDE ON HIS ALLEGED KIDNAP

Olamide on his alleged kidnap
Olamide has rubbished claims that he was kidnapped. It was recently reported that the star, who’s also the CEO of YBNL Nation, was abducted by heavily armed men. 

But the singer has set the record straight. In a statement, Badoo’s team wrote: “To set the record straight, Mr. Olamide Adedeji aka Badoo was not kidnapped by anybody, nor had his car snatched. He’s presently hale and hearty and going on about his business.” 


SEYI SHAY GETS CANDID

Seyi Shay gets candid

Seyi Shay has opened up about a lot of things in an interview with This Day newspaper. Among other things, the singer spoke about losing her mother, growing up without her father and what she thinks about marriage. 

On the subject of settling down, she told the paper: “I really want to get married and I know this is going to shock your readers; but I’m not bothered if I don’t get married because I would rather have a man that will be with me forever...” 

She added that she’s currently seeing someone and is very happy in her relationship. 

 LIL MAMA NUDE PHOTO SURFACES

Lil Mama nude photo surfaces

Lil Mama has been quiet musically for a minute now - we last saw her at the BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers in 2014. Now a photo has surfaced of the rapper lying naked in a bathtub, raising speculation that she is planning a comeback of some sorts and sparking rumours that the shot is to get her in the news again.

We certainly hope more music and fewer nudes are coming from her in the near future.

NEW VIDEO: VECTOR

New Video: Vector

Oundun!!! Vector Tha Viper has released a new track, off his forthcoming album, titled “King Kong”.

The track “King Kong” was produced by Liciouskracit, while the video was directed and shot by rising new director Duksarts on location in Lagos. Vector also took the opportunity to reintroduce himself under a new imprint, G.R.A.P. We expect nothing but the best from VEC in 2015.

Watch the video below and leave your comments. 


METRO FM NOMINEES

Metro FM nominees

Radio station Metro FM announced their nominations list for the Metro FM awards, yesterday (22 January). The nominees were dominated by hip-hop acts, with Cassper Nyovest and AKA being nominated in seven and six categories respectively. 

One of the public points of contention about the list has been the exclusion of K.O’s “Caracara” from Song of the Year nominees. However K.O is nominated for six other categories solidifying the hip-hop dominance at this year’s award.

See the full list of nominees below.

 PERFORMERS AT BET HONORS

Performers at BET Honors

BET International (DStv Channel 135) has revealed that performers Charlie Wilson, Jill Scott, K. Michelle, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Patti LaBelle and Trey Songz will pay tribute to this years’ honorees at “The Bet Honors” 2015. Joining the star-studded lineup are presenters Anthony Anderson, Bobby Brown, Diahann Carroll and Glynn Turman.

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of extraordinary leaders, “The Bet Honors” recognizes trailblazers in art, music, theater, education, technology and business. Television personality, actor and comedian Wayne Brady hosts the show for the second year, honouring Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art, and former president of Spelman College, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole (Education Award); Tony Award-winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad (Theatrical Arts Award); recording artist, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, Usher Raymond (Musical Arts Award), Chairman of Microsoft and CEO of Virtual Instruments, John W. Thompson (Business and Technology Award); and musician, producer, artist, author and designer Kanye West (Visionary Award).

“THE BET HONORS” 2015 will be taped at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Saturday 24 January 2015 and will premiere on BET International (DStv channel 135) on Saturday 28 February at 23:00 CAT.

For more information on “The BET Honors”, visit www.bet.com/bethonors. Join the conversation about the show on Twitter using the hashtag: #BETHonors; follow the show for all updates & special surprises@BET_intl.

I Made MI Popular & Successful-Kelly Hansome



Kelly Hansome has opened up on how his beef with MI affected his career but made the latter more successful .The artiste who had several rifts with many ranging from his former boss, Kenny Ogungbe to Don Jazzy, D’banJ,told Saturday Beats,
“A lot of people take things too personal at times, especially MI and Baba Keke. They took my music too personal. If I did not beef MI, he would not be where he is today. I am not the one that made him, he has Chocolate City and Audu Maikori to thank for that and they are my friends but at the end of the day, it was a marketing strategy for them. I put him at a point where people could listen and appreciate his music. I am looking forward to us working together.

Cristiano Ronaldo Dressed Up Like a Fat Bearded Guy to Surprise Fans


Seems Cristiano Ronaldo has a lot more free time on his hands now that he's single. The football star decided to go under cover as a fat guy to screw with some fans. 
Ronaldo threw on a beard, mustache, sunglasses and some fat guy padding and went out on the streets of Madrid Thursday to juggle a football, just to see how people would react. 

Eventually, Ronaldo ripped off the disguise and the people went crazy, especially one young kid who got a hug from Ronaldo and an autographed soccer ball.
He's so sneaky.



Wednesday, January 21, 2015

 MADONNA SET TO FEATURE MIKE TYSON


Madonna set to feature Mike Tyson


Madonna has worked with plenty of up-and-coming young talent over the years, but her new album will feature a collab with another 1980s icon.

The track-listing for “Rebel Heart” has been revealed in full, and the most intriguing name on there isn't Nicki Minaj or Nas, but former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.