January 23rd, 2012 — General
It’s no more news among the close friends of Goldie Harvey, one of Nigeria’s hottest female artiste that were present at the private party organized in her honor to celebrate her recent reloaded album release “GOLD” under Kennis Music.The private party was hosted at the home of her new arab friend Neyal, a Dubai born millionaire business man. The party play host to few of her friends including the CEO of Kennis Music Mr.Kenny Ogungbe, her record label.
The announcement was made by her found love Neyal at the party after her speech. Neyal thanks everyone for coming to the party and make the surprised announcement to invest $200,000 on her new reloaded album project and promise to invest more later.
Goldie Harvey was once classified as the richest female musician in Nigeria and now with $200,000 investment,she is now a super rich female musician in Africa. One of her recent twitter status reads:@goldieharvey OWO TI POO- Meaning Money plenty.
The reloaded album is available only online for now and they said it will be hitting the streets and all music stores worldwide in few weeks time.
Congratulations is all we can say to you Goldie Harvey and to Kennis Music…. We are all looking forward to a successful reloaded album project.
January 20th, 2012 — General
DTone Martins, the one who sings like a lark, is back! This time, with a sizzling brand new video, “KatiKati.” Katikati is a Yoruba expression that literally means “Nonsense”; in Pidgin English parlance, it means “Jagbajantis.” When one beholds the love of one’s life, speaking “Katikati” may become the in-thing.
KatiKati is the song that has earned DTone Martins the nickname “the KatiKati Master.” As usual, DTone Martins beautifully clothes contemporary music in the attire of traditional folklore, delivered in unequalled vocals, well-versed lyrics and seductive melody. In the past, he has been compared with the likes of Asa, Bez and Praiz.
With this new video, he has proven that he knows his onions. A listen will convince you. DTone Martins recently premiered two singles, “Sunkun Ife” (Cry for Love) and “Ife Gbagbara” (Love is Energy-Sapping), to wide acclaim. He is arguably one of Nigeria’s most developed talents. His jam sessions have fans singing along, dancing and asking for more. His live performances are electric. Trust me!
DTone Martins with his bushy hair, crooked smile and guitar slung across his shoulder throws up an image of the itinerant musician, busking at train stations in Europe and major world cities but the major difference is that while they play for chicken change, DTone Martins is set for the big times and the big bucks.
DTone Martins played with a jazz band called Jazz 38 with Tunde Kuboye. He also formed a band, “The Wave Jazz Band”, with some friends. Out of hundreds of artistes, he emerged second runner-up at Rhythm Unplugged 2008. He received a Rooftop 1824 CAM Awards 2007 for the distinction of his music performance. DTone Martins also participated in West African Idol.
January 19th, 2012 — General
eLDee
Lanre Dabiri, better known by his stage name eLDee, Nigerian rapper, record producer and architect has announced that his fifth studio album Undeniable will be released on March 31,2012 . He also tweeted that the album is going to be his last.
He is an original member of the band Trybesmen, which was started in 1998 with rappers KB and Freestyle.
There are speculations about the Hiphop star leaving music to pursue other dreams…
[Source: OMG Nigeria]
December 7th, 2011 — General
Femi Kuti
We do hope several Nigerian artistes get nominations in forthcoming editions of the Grammy Award. Meanwhile, Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has been nominated at the 54th edition of the prestigious Grammy Awards. He was nominated under the World Music Category for his ‘Africa for Africa‘ album on November 30, 2011 when the list was unveiled at the ‘Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!‘ in Los Angeles, US.
The Grammy Award 2012 would take place on February 12, 2012 at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Kanye West has the highest nominations, walking away with 7 nominations for his work on the “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” album. Adele follows West’s lead with six of her own nominations for her best-selling album “21.” Bruno Mars and the Foo Fighters tied Adele with six nominations each, including in the album of the year category.
December 7th, 2011 — General
Mo-Eazy
He’s worked with Craig David, collaborated with Nate James and penned hits with 2face Idibia. Now gifted music man, Mo Eazy is bringing the goods back home!
The Prolific UK-based Nigerian rapper is set to return to Nigeria after over a decade away from home and his main aim for coming back, he says, is to make a solid impact in the burgeoning music industry.
Mo’ Eazy isn’t your run-of-the-mill Nigerian rapper based in the United Kingdom. Through his talent and hardwork, Mo’ Eazy is now one of the most recognizable rappers in the whole of the UK, with an impressive catalogue to back up the accolades he regularly receives.
The rapper featured on British soul singer Nate James’ single Universal which received a lot of airplay and charted highly in the UK and Japan; he’s also worked with one of the Biggest British Singers, Craig David’ on “All The Way Remix” , which received major airplay in the UK. Mo’ Eazy has also performed at the popular St. Tropez night-club Papagayo, as part of a rap group known as Renegadez.
His work is not restricted to just foreign acts. He has also worked with some of the biggest names the Nigerian music industry has got to offer including superstars, 2face Idibia and Darey.
In 2010, he co-produced and co-wrote the Golden Jubilee song by 2Face Idibia to mark Nigeria’s 50th independence. Mo’ Eazy also featured on remix tracks for 2face (Chemical reaction) and worked on the smash hit single from Darey Art Alade (The way you are).
For his Africa project, his first single Red Carpet was a big hit in the UK, peaking at number one on BEN TV’s Top-Ten Music charts. His next single Make Your Move was released in mid 2011 and is now receiving massive play on all radio stations in Nigeria as the video charted on Soundcity and NIgezie.
In the UK, Mo’Eazy also did the soundtrack to the indie movie by Godson Media Find Her Keep Her, in which he also acted.
“You need to work hard to get what you want, and your hard work pays off after time; just be patient” says Mo’ Eazy who announced to his teeming fans “I’m back. Back home to where I belong. Back here to stay”. All that hardwork is finally paying off, judging by his recent award nominations and wins. He won the Best UK Nigerian artiste award at the Nigeria Arise 2010 Awards, and at the Black Entertainment, Fashion, Film, Television, Arts Award (BEFFTA) 2010, he won the Best UK Male Act category, he recently won the Nigerian Promoters Association 2011 for Best International Music Act.
Other awards he has been nominated for include; Nigerian Entertainment Award (NEA) 2011 for Best International Music Act, Nigerian Music Video Award (NMVA) 2011 for Most Popular Nigerian Music Video In Europe and Nigerian U.K Based Achievers Award (NUBAA) 2011 for Male Act 2011.
Mo Eazy, whose real name is Moses Agboola was born in the Northern city of Kano, and spent most of his childhood and adult life in South London, UK.
He developed his love for music at a young age when his parents would play the latest records from great musicians such as Ebenezer Obey, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Michael Jackson. He was initially known as Young Mo within rap circles but because of his laid-back delivery he changed his moniker to Mo’ Eazy.
The rapper/producer has a new single out Make Your Move which is beginning to make waves on Nigerian radio.
