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The Beginning Dat Man, real name Ayo Ogunlade, started out as a chorister in church and shortly after, discovered he was good in various aspects of music such as vocalisation, arrangement and song writing. Dat Man wrote his first song in 1996 and has not looked back ever since. Although he only began music professionally two years ago, the artist…
The much talked about first edition of the Champagne Conversation, went down at the pool side of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday February 27.The star studded event was an evening of music ,endless supply of champagne, conversation and unlimited fun. The decoration and ambience was a delight to behold while Shuga Band and DJ Jimmy…
Terry Tha Rapman and his Boys Are Not Smiling henchmen, including childhood friend and many times collaborator Pherowshuz, real name David Torkuma Joshua, and their in-house DJ, DJ XChris, dropped by the NEXT News Room at Oregun, Ikeja, last Tuesday. It’s been just five months after Tha Rapman, real name Terry Madaki, released his highly anticipated and critical acclaimed sophomore…
The Beginning The highly talented musician, Tyna Adaora Onwudiwe made a strong impression on the Nigerian music scene in the early 90s.She was also one of the stylish Nigerian female artists of her time and known for her signature punk look. In the early 90's when musical videos were used only as interlude on T.V, Onwudiwe's music videos one of…
Naeto C :‘Super C Season’ Storm Records (2011) Prior to the publication, the album already had been on everyone’s lips and lots was expected from the hit album. It can be said to be the most anticipated rap album at the moment causing serious excitement on the streets and buzz online. Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer, Naetochukwu Chikwe…
Agbani becomes brand ambassador for Recare cosmetics Miss World 2001, Agbani Darego, has been signed on as a global brand ambassador for Recare Cosmetics International, makers of Natures Gentle Touch and Hair Savvy hair products. Speaking on the reason why she was signed on, Chika Ikenga the Chief Executive Officer Recare Limited Africa said, “She is a talented woman and…
FELA! the Broadway musical about the life and music of Nigerian performer and political activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is scheduled to be performed at Eko Hotel, Lagos, from April 20th to 25th.
Big Brother winner weds housemate 2009 Big Brother Africa winner Kelvin Pam tied the knots with Elizabeth Gupta- fellow housemate on Saturday, February 26 at the International Conference Centre Abuja. According to him, he proposed to Elizabeth at the ‘Ogus Babe Laugh Goes on Comedy Club’ in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. “I kept it simple, I just asked her, ‘Elizabeth…
Afropop singer Kefee has released a new video for her song titled ‘No Be Sapele Water’ on Monday February 28. The video was premiered on the online music portal notjustok.com and directed by Wudi Awa for Wudland Productions. The singer said she got inspired to do the track ‘No Be Sapele Water’ after a performance where someone advised her to…
Rihanna and Ciarra in a catfight Acclaimed singers, Rihanna and Ciara, engaged one another over the viral social network, twitter. The fallout was sparked after Ciara made comments about Rihanna's outfit on the celebrity fashion channel E! Appearing as a guest on E!'s Fashion Police, Ciara criticised Rihanna's outfit to some event they both attended. "I ran into her at…
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