SPECIAL FEATURE: JOY EBIEM (Winner) Destiny Child Gospel Music Talent Hunt Season 2

Joy Ebiem entered into Destiny Child Gospel Music Talent Hunt Season 2 as the daughter of a truck driver, from the streets of Kiri-kiri in Lagos, where she lives with her mother and siblings, very tough life growing up as a young girl, but despite all odds the 23-year-old Enugu native is set to change the face of the gospel music industry.

Joy Ebiem emerged the season two winner of "Destiny Child Gospel Music Talent Hunt" on Sunday (19th, December, 2013) alongside Hope Levi (1st Runner up), Ese Okoro (2nd runner up), After 17 other contestants tried their best to win the recording contract, brand new car and cash prize that came along with the winning title. Joy Ebiem accomplished defeat, wow, surviving the singing competition was not always easy for her, seeing other contestants go home despite their efforts, surely you will say destiny played a very vital role in her life.

Having tried other talent hunts in the past, but could not make it due to her gospel ministrations, she embraced Destiny child gospel music talent hunt on hearing that the platform was designed strictly for gospel music ministers , which eventually turned out to be her last stop. No more long queues with other talented youths for a place in the industry. The 23 years old HND graduate from IMT is now a star, a young millionaire and most of all a minister of the gospel of Jesus, her Destiny has been activated.

With help from Autograph Records her new record label, Joy Ebiem will storm the world with mind blowing anointed songs, that will minister to every ear that listens to them, so watch out for this Great Destiny, Joy Ebiem, winner of Destiny Child Gospel Music Talent Hunt Season 2.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Olamide on “The Seat” with TRACE Urban.

The self-acclaimed “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth” - Olamide makes a sounding appearance on The Seat.

Olamide has been very active this year in the music scene with mega hit songs like “Turn Up”, “Duro Soke”, “Dope Money”, “Yemi My Lover” and he counts his blessings and attributes his being the main attraction at any event/shows to God.

Outside the glitz of his celebrity status Olamide breaks things down in this one on one chill-out interview.

A lot is revealed right here, just sit tight and enjoy the next few minutes as you watch “Baddo” lay it on you.

Enjoy.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: PAT UWAJE KING OF MIDNIGHT CREW IS BACK WITH "EZE"

I'm sure you remember PAT UWAJE-KING of MIDNIGHT CREW? The strong sonorous and highly influential voice you heard on MIDNIGHT CREW's IGWE song.... Yes, she is back with a video to her already popular hit single - EZE. The video was directed by highly placed LEXTEN. The video features cameo appearance by MIKE ABDUL, G-MINOR, Odunayo (all of the MIDNIGHT CREW).

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MUSIC PREMIERE: STAY - RIC HASSANI

In anticipation of the official second single, The 303 Empire/Music Group brings you: STAY, a necessary deviation from the Afro-Pop singer’s sound, showing his versatility and skill as an artiste.

About a week ago, Ric Hassani tweeted; “_For a while now, I have been hurting from a past relationship, I wrote about it….. She doesn’t know this song is about her_”.

We are always proud that his music is not just music, its real, its life, its art.

Produced by CHILLZ, engineered by PRINCE NATHAN, Ladies and Gentlemen, enjoy; STAY.

FreshLikeMorningDew: STAY

MUSIC PREMIERE: WHINE MY WAIST (UNEXTENDED + EXTENDED BRIDGE VERSION) - NENAYA JAZMINE

Nenaya Jazmine a.k.a Nenjazi, started off the year 2013 on a bright note with the release of her Dan Steinbrink recorded, mixed and mastered single titled "I Dey Try 4 U"; this followed up her 2012-release, "Summertime", and in keeping true to her words, she closes the year by putting out an amazing tune. Taking a departure from her usual R&B sound which she is clearly known for, the indie artiste, Nenaya Jazmine, hits us with an Allegro-based Afro-Pop infused record; this new single of hers titled "Whine My Waist" was produced by EL Emcee [producer for Terry tha Rapman's "I Like Your Style"], co-written by herself, EL Emcee and upcoming Nigerian singer, Shapeera, who adorns the offering with her sultry vocals. "Whine My Waist" was recorded in the US at Q-Division Studios [Boston, Massachusetts] under the expertise of sound engineers, Loyd Johnson and Leo Nelz, whilst the final mixing and mastering was handled by the EL Emcee team back in Nigeria.

Courtesy Books Media, Nenaya Jazmine puts out a 15-minutes video presentation on the making of the "Whine My Waist" track as she chronicles the process of the song's creation; she also gives props to female Nigerian artistes (Tiwa Savage, Waje, Omawumi, Chidinma, Airis & Seyi Shay), as well as a few online taste-makers [content creators for blogs/websites] as she speaks of her plans to eclipse the Afro-Pop scene in the year 2014. She makes it known also that a video is going to come forth for her "I Dey Try 4 U" track which was released back in the month of January; for now, here's "Whine My Waist" which is also available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, CD Baby and eMusic.

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WHINE MY WAIST (UNEXTENDED VERSION)

WHINE MY WAIST (EXTENDED BRIDGE VERSION)

WATCH THE MAKING OF WHINE MY WAIST

VIDEO PREMIERE: OTI LAJU - IMAGE MAKER

2BUT1 Records presents a new music video 'Oti Laju' performed by Chukwuemeka Celestine Osisiego aka Image Maker.

Image Maker hails from Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria and obtained a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Nsukka, Nigeria. In 2003, he was in the now defunct group The Double C where he started musch professionally. By 2010, Image Maker went solo and did his professional job at Mekoyo Oyoyo's studio before being signed to 2BUT1 Records.

'Oti Laju' was directed by XCROSSHOOD.

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MUSIC PREMIERE: PERCY - FOREVER FT YUNG (L.O.S) + ONE MORE FT SHYNE WAYNE

Popularly known for his acclaimed his contribution to Yung6ix's smash hit single 'First Class', Percy (real name Percy Akivie) is a talented vocalist and song writer who hails from Urban Delta state. Percy embraced entertainment at a young age and has been into different forms of the art since his early years. Now solely into making music and performing; Percy who was once a dancer has always had a flare for entertaining on stage but his career as a musician began to kick off when he started doing vocal back-ups and choruses for notable artistes in and outside the Southern region of Nigeria and later he then went on to writing and creating his own music. Solely based on his vocal dexterity and style, he inked a deal with Kash Kamp Trick Billionaire Music (KKTBM) and he is currently working on his yet to be titled E.P. Percy is releasing a stellar R&B rap-sung collaboration with the vibrant Yung (of L.O.S) titled 'Forever' produced by Otee Beatz accompanied with a Shyne Wayne assisted B-side 'One More'.

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FOREVER ft YUNG (L.O.S)

ONE MORE ft SHYNE WAYNE

SPECIAL FEATURE: WANDE COAL, IYANYA, LYNXXX, SDC & MORE SHINE AT REMY MARTIN’S ‘AT THE CLUB' DECEMBER FINALE

The grand finale of Remy Martin’s monthly club parlay ‘At The Club’ with Remy Martin which took place earlier this month was one to remember. Held over two days across Lagos and Abuja, the ‘At The Club’ with Remy Martin grand finale lived up to its billing with huge stars such as Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Wande Coal, Lynxxx, Show Dem Camp and Jesse Jagz all thrilling teeming fans and revelers with exciting performances of their favourite hits.

The December finale of ‘At The Club’ with Remy Martin also saw the final installment of the hugely popular Remy Martin ‘Dance Off’. All the past winners since March were pitted against each other for one final show down, with Precious Eleogu coming up as the grand finale champion and going home with a brand new 2013 Kia Rio.

Leaving the best to the last event of the year, Remy Martin, the premium Cognac Company, in association with Trace Urban and Beat FM, left no stones unturned as they provided the perfect backdrop and environment for what was the party of a lifetime. It now remains to be seen how they plan to top this as we go into 2014. Let’s enjoy the best bits from Remy Martin’s ‘At The Club’ grand finale below...

MUSIC PREMIERE: OUT OF 9JA - LIL P

13yrs old rapper Lil P who recently released a nice tune “One By One” featuring hotshot rapper Phenom not so long ago has come up with this new cover of Da Grin’s massive song “Pon Pon Pon“. He calls this one OutOf9ja, listen below and rate!

FreshLikeMorningDew: OUT OF 9JA

MIXTAPE PREMIERE: MTNLOUD IN NAIJA MIX - DJ NEPTUNE

The King Of Mix Tapes and widely respected International Disc Jockey, Eva Blazing DJ Neptune teams up the Biggest Telecom Network provider in Nigeria "MTN" to deliver yet another tantalizing 120 Minutes mix to help us celebrate our Christmas and New Year Holidays.

The #MTNLoudInNaijaMix hosted By #DJNeptune is a blend of hit tracks from MTN Ambassadors KCee, Davido, Iyanya, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Chidinma, Don Jazzy, Praiz and D Prince and it also includes MTN Project Fame Winners Ayo, Ochuko, iMike, Adetoun and Monica not forgetting supporting artist on the 2013 #MTNLoudInNaijaConcert Banky W, Sound Sultan, Waconzy, Dr Sid and Harry Song all in this flawless MIX.

The #MTNLoudInNaijaMix is strictly for Promotional Use and not FOR SALE. Feel free to download on all your device and spread the MTN Yellow love this festive season.

To download full mix: MTN Subscribers in Nigeria text MIX To 700.

Non MTN Subscribers can download the full mix HERE

SPECIAL FEATURE: Award Winning Gospel Musician Sammie Okposo Renounces COSON Membership

Renowned gospel act and Glo Ambassador, Sammie Okposo has renounced his membership of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), due to what he says is the lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the CMO. This is coming barely two weeks after he carpeted NBC for its failure to reach an agreement with COSON while also calling for transparency at the CMO.

In the statement made available to the media, the multiple award winning artiste who has been an avid member of the CMO since inception declared that COSON should desist from collecting royalties and acting on his behalf with immediate effect. “I, Sammie Okposo, a proud Nigerian artiste wishes to notify the general public and all stakeholders alike that I have stopped being a member of COSON.”

Reiterating his earlier statements, Okposo insisted that for COSON to be taken seriously, the need for transparency and accountability could not be overemphasized. “The registration of COSON is commendable and may have set the Industry on the path to growth and consolidation but accountability and transparency is very important. My facts reveal that there is nothing in COSON’s constitution that limits the number of terms the Chairman of the Board could serve and this is extremely dangerous. I read Onyeka Onwenu’s interview and she cited it as one of the reasons she left the board of COSON. All effort must be made to ensure COSON does not end up the property of one man. COSON is now delving into awards and competitive activities that are not related to its core responsibilities and this is a distraction".

Advancing reason why he chose to part ways with the CMO, the singer said “The leadership of COSON must also desist from pursuing selfish interests of some of its members and our artistes must get their due respect and recognition. The organization needs to imbibe the art of transparency in the disbursement of funds. How do you disburse royalty payments without showing the artistes the logs? It’s unacceptable. This issue must also be looked into with a view to ensuring that monies collected actually go to deserving artistes”.

Okposo finally called on government to beam its search lights on the activities of peculiar organizations like COSON through the enactment and implementation of laws and oversight function. He also called for the registration of another CMO with a view to breaking the monopoly currently being enjoyed by COSON.

SPECIAL FEATURE: GOVERNOR FASHOLA OF LAGOS STATE PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO SESAN OGUNRO'S FAMILY

Governor Fashola with Fade Ogunro, mum and brother

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola paid a condolence visit to family of the murdered Mr. Sesan Ogunro father to renowned video director Sesan Ogunro and Beat 99.9 FM OAP Fade Ogunro.

Mr Ogunro had been allegedly killed by armed robbers on Saturday trying to rip his family off.

Governor Fashola and video director Sesan Ogunro

SPECIAL FEATURE: WIN A DATE WITH MAHEEDA

Controversial singer/sexy rapper signed to Yes-Mah Records and managed by Bigjamz World Entertainment “Maheeda” has taken it all to the next level with her up-coming competition/event tagged #Win A Date With Maheeda as she will be giving all her fans the chance to win a special date with her. 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Upload your own picture on twitter with a short message saying the reason why you want to be her special date, include your location and then mention @MaheedaNigeria

The lucky winner will be chosen by Maheeda herself and will be announced via twitter and other means online on the 1st of January 2014.

The winner will have a One on One date with Maheeda at CLUB UNO (Ikeja – Lagos), take pictures, drinks, dance the night away.

For more information contact:

Barbara on +357 96577767

EVENT ALERT: RAP, RHYTHM AND RHYMES WITH KENDRICK LAMAR POSTPONED

Aeroplay Entertainment announced last week, the postponement of its music concert that was scheduled to take place at the Eko Convention Centre on the 27th of December 2013. The new date will be announced soon.

The organisers of Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes would like to offer a public apology for the cancellation of the concert and have promised that rapper Kendrick Lamar will still be on the list of performing artistes alongside more internationally acclaimed artistes and African artistes. The concert pages on all social media platforms will remain open to respond to questions about the new schedule.

'Aeroplay Entertainment reaffirms its commitment to bringing the ultimate music concert Lagos is yet to experience. We would like to thank all our supporters and team members for their great support and understanding.'

Hello guys, we're so sorry to announce that Rap, Rhythm & Rhymes has been postponed by @Aeroplay_ to April 18, 2014
— Rap Rhythm & Rhymes (@RapRhythmRhymes) December 19, 2013

We are really sorry about the change in date. @kendricklamar will still be performing at the concert next year.
— Rap Rhythm & Rhymes (@RapRhythmRhymes) December 19, 2013

@kendricklamar will still be performing at Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes
— Rap Rhythm & Rhymes (@RapRhythmRhymes) December 20, 2013

Raps, Rhythms and Rhymes is now set to hold in April of 2014, while Aeroplay (organisers) still maintains that Kendrick will still be attending.

BREAKING NEWS: ACE DIRECTOR MOE MUSA LOOSES DAD IN GHASTLY MOTOR ACCIDENT

Another Nigerian music video director Mr Moe Musa has also lost his father.

A few hours ago, Moe Musa who is currently in the UK announced that his dad passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in a ‘horrific accident’ in Nigeria.

‘Still can’t believe it, such a sudden accident and now you are gone, just like that. This is my father and he passed away yesterday morning in Nigeria due to a horrific accident. May your Soul Rest in Eternal peace………..Love You Dad #CherishedEveryMoment‘, Moe Musa wrote on his Instagram page as he posted a photo of himself and his dad.

The video director who has worked with the likes of Banky W, Wizkid, Davido, Iyanya, May D and many others was met with several condolences from fans and colleagues including Kemi Adetiba.

‘Sending love as well to @MrMoemusa who lost his father yesterday. Words are useless at a time like this, but please accept our condolences‘, Adetiba wrote on her Twitter.

‘The family is holding up. Thanks for your call’, Moe Musa’s brother Tolu who is a recording music artiste called TM9ja told correspondents over the telephone.

Elder Musa has been buried according to Islamic rites.

MAY GOD GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST

VIDEO PREMIERE: JUMP AM PASS - TERRY G

TGP Entertainment brings forth the highly anticipated music video for Terry G's single "Jump Am Pass". The single has been creating airwaves since its release back in March.

Directed by Terry G himself, he flaunts his creativity and uniqueness in this music video which takes us back to church. This is a music video that is certain to get you on your feet but "Anybody wey no like am..Jump Am Pass"

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VIDEO PREMIERE: PON DI TING - SARKODIE FT BANKY W

Off the just released SARKOLOGY album, directed by award winning “SESAN”, Duncwills Entertainment presents the official video for “Pon Di Ting” featuring “Banky W”.

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SPECIAL FEATURE VIDEO: LYNXXX DATED RIHANNA..."Lynxxx on “The Seat” with TRACE Urban"

It’s Lynxxx utunu and today the handsome ladies’ man aka Mr Fine Lady aka Mr Eziokwu chills with us and this time we changed his parade on this episode of “The Seat”

Did you know that Lynxxx dated the hot, sexy, chart bursting, hit making Rihanna? Yes he did for over a year when he was in Barbados, he confirms this himself in this interview.

Lynxxx lets us into his amazing world; he tells us what it was like for him growing up as the only male child with his five sisters and the much expected of him.

He talks about his family, the genesis of his music, love interests and a bunch of surprising things.

We really get in the mixer with this guy and churn out those secrets he’s been hiding. You are not going to get this anywhere else.

Enjoy!

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BEAUTY OF THE MONTH: MBGN 2011 SYLVIA NDUKA

Meet Beauty of the Month the delectable MBGN 2011 Sylvia Nduka. This young hardworking lady and industrious entrepreneur is surely leading the pack of contemporary ladies who are making a mark in various endeavours.
From her hair extension line (Sylvia's Hair Extension Limited) to giving younger ladies an opportunity to becoming somebody in the society through her reality show F.O.S.H (Face Of Sylvia's Hair), this determined diva is sure going to lend a new definition to beauty..."Beauty, Brains and Business-minded"

VIDEO PREMIERE: PLEASURE - 2G FT BEENIE MAN & CHRIS S

Re-introducing the music video of hit song "Pleasure" by Tuji 2G Sanusi featuring international recording superstar Beenie Man and rapper Chris S.

Directed by Mike Portoghese who is also an FX artist, the video took three months to complete due to the fact that the entire video was shot on Green Screen.

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BREAKING NEWS: HOW SESAN AND FADE OGUNRO'S FATHER WAS KILLED + HE PRAYED FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF HIS ASSAILANTS BEFORE DYING

The Ogunros

OAP Fade Ogunro of Beat 99.9 FM and award winning ace music video director Sesan Ogunro lost their dad in the early hours of yesterday morning. He was shot dead by armed robbers as he left his Church Christmas Carol service at Marwa Garden in Ikeja.

Sesan Ogunro and late Dad

Delectable OAP Fade Ogunro

A family source told PM News the deceased had prepared to leave the event around past 9 p.m when his assailants accosted him. He had come out of the event, only to find that his family members, who came in a Toyota Yaris car were engaged in an argument with some people who were demanding for phones and money. When he moved closer, the hoodlums faced him also asking for his car keys, phones, money. Ogunro’s hesitation to succumb to their demands was thought to have infuriated his attackers who eventually shot him at close range.

According to reports, the expended bullet shell found around the scene suggested Ogunro must have been shot with a locally-made gun. After the attack, the killers were said to have thrown out Ogunro’s son and grandchildren from the rear of the car before speeding off. They were also said to have abandoned the car they originally came in with and the car is now in the custody of the police at the Alausa Police Station.

Investigation further revealed that aside the church event, a private party was simultaneously taking place at a nearby event hall, thereby booming the road with various cars.

Reports also has it that the slain Ogunro was first rushed to Lagoon Hospital on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja before he was transported in an ambulance to the hospital’s headquarters in Apapa for special attention. “You know because he was shot with a dane gun, the pellets spread all around his stomach and perforated his internal organs. So the hospital manager we telephoned requested he was brought to Apapa for specialist’s attention,”

Ogunro reportedly battled to live and was speaking to those around him until he gave up few hours later. While the Police have not spoken on their investigation, many, including Ogunro’s family believed it was a robbery. The deceased’s eldest son, Sesan Snr, a video director, who had travelled outside the country, was being expected tomorrow morning by the family. Ogunro, an Ekiti State-born, was survived by four children (two boys and two girls), his grandchildren and wife.

Fade says her dad prayed for forgiveness for the robbers who shot him before he passed away. What she wrote below...

"In all situations give thanks. I've lost my father and its hard for me to be thankful. But dad when I heard that even as you were dying you prayed for forgiveness for the robbers that shot you. I know you are in heaven. For that I give thanks. Thank you Jesus for looking after my father, heaven needs him. I love you dad"

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN THE LORD...ADIEU SIR

EVENT ALERT: HolyHolla presents PLUGGED-IN a live concert at the Silverbird Galleria

The Holyholla 'PLUGGED-IN' concert is a Live music concert that features creative lighting, multimedia projections, stage design and live music all in a bid to keep the audience connected or plugged as we choose to call it to God. The very reason for our existence. It is also our way of saying Thank God we made it into the year 2014.

Plugged In concert is scheduled to hold on:

Saturday 4th of January 2014

Venue: Silverbird Galleria Atrium (Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island)

Time 4:00PM.

Gate: Free Entry

The following artistes are expected at this event:

NOSA

PITA

IBKSPACESHIPBOI

PROVABS

THE ROOFTOP CLAN

GAMEMAN

GAISEBABA

OKEYSOKAY

TOLUCCI

HENRISOUL

KORE

FLO

E-SHARP among others.

VIDEO PREMIERE: MERRY CHRISTMAS - NOSA FT VICTORIA KIMANI

Chocolate City Family

Award winning Chocolate City artiste Nosa has released a new Christmas song titled Merry Christmas featuring fellow label mate Victoria Kimani.

Merry Christmas was written and produced by multi-talented artiste, Nosa in the Chocolate City studio.

The official video for the song was shot at an intimate Christmas dinner in Victoria Island, Lagos and directed by Twinqle Films.

Cameo appearances were made by Audu Maikori, MI, Ice Prince, DJ Caise, Pryse, Nosa, Victoria Kimani, Ruby Gyang, Loose Kaynon, Enzo, DJ Lamborghini and many others.

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NEWS ALERT: MYA K UNVEILS "BLOOMING PETAL" RELEASE DATE, COVER ART & ALBUM TRACKLIST + KEEP ON ROCKING VIDEO FT MAY D

Rock Town Music is excited to announce the highly anticipated official release of Mya K´s album “Blooming Petal” on Monday, December 30th, 2013.

In this solo album, Mya K once again demonstrates her remarkable gift as a singer & songwriter. Listeners will be inspired by the appealing sentiments and stirring sound of this exceptional Afro Pop record. Rhythmic melodies and popular grooves are all combined on this Fifteen track album to make it a truly unforgettable experience.

Mya K stays true to her roots by featuring some of Nigeria's most talented musicians such as award winning (May D, Vector, Jaywon) and the indigenous Ikpa Udo. It is Mya K in command of her talents and in control of her performance and passion.

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