WANDE COAL **Updated**
SPOTLIGHT: Wande Coal
Its bout time we profiled this dude who is making shock waves on the Naija R&B circuit!!! I really dont have too much info bout him but he is the latest signee to Don Jazzy's Mo'Hits records, making him label mates with D'banj! Hes featured on few songs off D'banj's upcoming LP on songs such as 'BOOTY' and 'MOVE YOUR BODY'. His vocal ability is straight up just undeniable...as heard on his solo offering "OLOLUFE" which is definitely the love song to have...forget "Oruka" and "Olo Mi" (Still great songs; don't get me wrong!) Seriously this is one helluva talent to look out 4 this year, I am even tempted to put up d song 4 u guys 2 download but i cant cos we have to start supporting home grown music...BUY THAT CD...LOL!!! so hit up his MySpace and u can listen to 'Ololufe' over and over again! yup its dat good!!!!
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VOTE DBANJ AS BEST AFRICAN ACT AT MOBO AWARDS(MUSIC OF BLACK ORIGIN)
This year has been a crazy year for african music and our very own D'Banj as been nominated in the "Best African Act" category, so visit the MOBO AWARDS page to VOTE DBANJ AS BEST AFRICAN ACT and tell your friend about...lets help him get this award!!!
And please don't 4get to vote Four Kornerz for the Best Gospel Act Award! if u haven't heard of them,the core-band is made up of four sibling brothers: Deji (27), TJ (25), Vidal (23) and Daniel (21) who combined stunning vocals with a fresh approach to music production. check out their website also!
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And Blak Jesus is still on his grind, to view part 5 and 6 of his series click here 4 Tambourine and Bay Bay! is it me or its not that funny anymore? Anyways cant knock the guy 4 doin his thing!!!
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And on a cuteness level....
AWWWW!!!! These 2 very cute white girls are singing that old yoruba song "Iwe kiko"....toooo cute!!!
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CAPTION THIS:
Miss Ibinabo Fiberesima was convicted of murder and sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Lagos Magistrate Court with the option of paying a fine of N100,000 which she has since done (Did she get off too lightly?) She is also rumoured to be expecting a child with Fred Amata....but on a lighter note...please caption that picture...!
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Pictures from the recent Most Beautiful Girl Nigeria UK which was held a few weeks back. These are pictures of the winner,1st and 2nd runner ups.
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FELA Celebrations:
This year marks the 10th year anniversary of the death of the founder of Afro beat, Fela Kuti and it is being celebrated in Nigeria in a very big way. This event will celebrate his music, his life, and all the many truths he shared with his fans in his music. While there are several events planned around the world, by various organizations, to mark the 10-year anniversary of Fela's death, FELABRATION 10 will be the only one taking place in Nigeria, at the Shrine in Lagos, and hosted by the Kuti family. The event which has been tagged "FELABRATION 10" is a 5-day celebration from the 9th-16th of October 2007. The events scheduled include:
Tue October 9th: World Movie Premiere of the previously unreleased special movie of Fela "Suffering and Smiling" and Kick Off Party featuring celebrity DJ, Koffi.
Wed October 10th: Ladies Night. A day dedicated to the ladies to celebrate Fela featuring special performances by frontline Nigerian female artists such as Zeal, Sasha, Niyola, Asa.
Thursday October 11th: Classics and Yabis night featuring Veteran artists like Fatai Rolling Dollars and Victor Olaiya with ace comedians, Basket Mouth, Tee A and Julius Agwu. Friday October 12th: Featuring International hip hop artist, Nas as well as top Nigerian hip hop stars such as Mode 9, Ikechukwu, Naeto C, Thoroughbreds and Lord of Ajasa have already been confirmed to celebrate Fela, the hip hop way!
Saturday October 13th: Block Party. All roads lead to the Shrine for a Street Party featuring Damian Marley and most of the big names in Nigeria's music industry.
Sunday October 14th: Fashion for Fela by award winning designer, Deola Sagoe featuring International models Oluchi, Agbani and Nnenna amongst many others. This will be followed by special performances by Femi and Seun Kuti.
Monday October 15th: All day Free feeding at the Shrine by the United Nations World Food Project (UNWFP).
Tuesday October 16th: Music Business Conference. The conference will be held in honor of Fela with an aim to elevate the Nigerian music industry. The event will join major businesses, major players in the industry as well as International resource people. Issues such as piracy, distribution, broadcast, new technologies, international markets, regional markets, corporate support, the power of music to drive youth marketing and brands will be dealt with.
In other Kuti news,Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, added a new addition to his family. The baby boy named Adewale Abdulrasak Ayomide Anikulapo-Kuti was delivered by Bisi Ajala, daughter of the late Lagos socialite, Olabisi Ajala.
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TIDBITS:
Terry Waya, the erstwhile "Naija socialite" in LDN was sentenced to 80 hrs Community Service for obtaining money transfers by deception in relation to a mortgage of £465k with G.E. money - money to buy his London property.
Eighteen men were arrested early this month in remote Bauchi state where they were found with women's apparel as they prepared for a gay wedding. They face a lengthy spell in jail following the tough laws in Nigeria against homosexuality.
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on Friday ordered the immediate stoppage of the Naira redenomination policy announced last week by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Nigeria became the first side to reach the Round of 16 with nine points to their name, as Syria and Argentina joined the Golden Eaglets, Peru, Costa Rica, England, Brazil and Tunisia in sealing a place in the knockout phase.
Richard Mofe Damijo has being appointed as a legal adviser to the Delta State government...can we say big bucks?!?!?!
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Person Of The Day : Steph Okereke
Just because she's a beautiful woman who has had the worst of life thrown at her this past few months and has managed to turn it positive...she's thrown the crutches away,written a new screenplay,moved on from a failed marriage and loving life!!!
Thats all folks...have a FABULOUS week everyone...stay safe!!!!
****CHANNEL O SPIRIT OF AFRICA VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS****
Yup! its back again 4 d second time..and u can begin to cast ur votes, Nigeria is always on the map and this is no exception...some of the Naija nominees are:
D'banj(Best male Video for Why Me),
Wierd Mc(Best Female Video for Ready 2 Party),
Faze and Sanchez(Best new Artiste),
P-Square(Best Group),
Maye Ft Buff and Igo(Best Dancehall Video)
De Indespensables(Best R nB Video for I love you),
Maye, De indespensables, Dj Jimmy Jatt, D'banj are all nominees for the Best West African Artiste category,
Jimmy Jatt and Eldee are also nominees 4 Best Hip Hop,
Soul E 's'' Baba dey ''and D'banj's ''Why me'' are also nominees 4 best special effect in aVideo.
Lastly D'banj's Why me and Maye's I-V are both up 4 Best Video Of The Year!!
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