VIDEO PREMIERE: OLAMIDE, YEMI ALADE, TEKNO, IYANYA & SELEBOBO - MAMA OYOYO

After the successful release of the Hit Single ‘Mama Oyoyo‘, a song AY Comedian’s Premium Music brought together 5 of Nigeria’s biggest artistes to celebrate Mothers all around the world. The visuals is finally out.

Directed by one of Nigeria’s finest directors, ‘AJE‘ had Superstars: Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Tekno, Olamide and Selebobo render a very perfect display in a song touted to be the biggest song of 2016. Watch, comment and share as we celebrate mothers all around the world. #MySweetMother

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SONG PREMIERE - FAZE FT IYANYA - WETTE (PROD DJ COUBLON)

Former Plantashun Boiz high pitch singer “Faze” resurrects from long time absence to make a statement with a heavy comeback with featuring Triple MG heavy weight “Iyanya“ on this tune titled WETTE which sources say is the first of three more songs off his soon to drop album. On another note the tune shows DJ Coublon still winning in another genre of music.

FreshLikeMorningDew - WETTE - FAZE FT IYANYA

MUSIC PREMIERE: ANGELINA - TRIPLE MG FT IYANYA & BASI

Brand new single from Triple MG Crew titled ANGELINA. The song is a TripleMG song featuring Kukere Master Iyanya and Basi and produced by Selebobo.

FreshLikeMorningDew: ANGELINA

SPECIAL FEATURE: African star IYANYA teams up with UK Star ANGEL to release a joint EP

Nigerian Afrobeat star Iyanya and UK R'n'B star Angel announced a joint project in London on the 18th of February 2014.

The two stars who shocked music fans with the release of their first single "Ride out" a few months ago have teamed up to record an EP which will feature both stars singing as a duo. The yet to be titled EP was born out of Iyanya and Angel vibing together when they met in the studio and the project is said to feature around 7 to 10 songs.

Factory78 was on hand at another vibing session between the two when they played a few incredible tracks off the EP and the guys spoke to us about the venture and what to expect. What at Factory78 can assure fans is that Angel and Iyanya will change the music industry with this exciting union and more importantly incredible project.

The songs which were played on this day are nothing short of remarkable and fans will be very impressed with the complete article. Watch the full vibing session including Iyanya and Angel singing their first single "Ride Out" live .

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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...

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

MUSIC PREMIERE: MAMBO - SEXY STEEL FT IYANYA

Sexy Steel is out with a hot new club banger!, This time the stylish multi-award winning Bebedi Alhaja crooner-cum-designer, actor, packaging director, sexy inspector and ladies man, teams up with fellow super charmer and Kukere master, Iyanya to once more bring fans to the dance floor. Let Mambo help you get your groove back!

FreshLikeMorningDew: MAMBO ft IYANYA

NEWS ALERT: MADE MEN MUSIC GROUP SIGNS TEKNO AND PRODUCER RUNDATRAX

Record label Made Men Music Group (Tripple MG) home to Kukere Maestro Iyanya has announced the official signing of golden-haired sensation Tekno and producer/sound engineer Rundatrax to Made Men Music And Management Limited.

I hereby announce the official Signing of @teknomiles to Made Men Music And Management Limited On… http://t.co/qXd4CqJQgZ
— iyanya mbuk (@Iyanya) December 17, 2013

Happy Birthday @teknomiles and welcome to The Made Men Music And Management limited Family!!!… http://t.co/2xsPCAuFM4
— iyanya mbuk (@Iyanya) December 17, 2013

IYANYA UNVEILS CHRISTMAS CARD & NEW PROMO PICTURES

Made Men Music Group’s Iyanya is in the spirit of Christmas hence is releasing a Christmas card and new promo pictures for his fans.

The photos are attached.

VIDEO PREMIERE: Iyanya Impresses Girl With His Signature Dance Moves In 'Le Kwa Ukwu' Video

Iyanya - The "Kukere Master" has finally released the video to his sick tune "Le Kwa Ukwu" which simply means 'look at that waist'. The song was released in October and has had everyone anticipating its release ever since.

The video which was shot in London and directed by Sesan Ogunro sees Iyanya play the role of a waiter who is trying to impress a beautiful woman with his signature dance moves.

Le Kwa Ukwu is sure going to be a club banger and will definitely thrill the fans globally. Iyanya is doing great with the style of music he keeps rolling out.

Kudos to the Kukere crooner!!

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NEWS ALERT: IYANYA BAGS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH SOLO PHONES

Afro-pop star ‘Iyanya’ just signed a contract with a new phone brand in Nigeria, Solo Phones Nigeria. The lucrative deal is worth $220,000 and comes with a 2014 Prado. Here are photos from the signing.

MUSIC PREMIERE: LE KWA UKWU - IYANYA

Iyanya - The "Kukere Master" is back with another sick tune he titles "Le Kwa Ukwu" which simply means (see waist). The beat to this track is from the artistic mastery of DJ Coublon.

Le Kwa Ukwu is sure going to be a club banger and will definitely thrill the fans globally. Iyanya is doing great with the style of music he keeps rolling out. Kudos to the Kukere crooner as we look forward to rocking this joint everywhere.

FreshLikeMorningDew: LE KWA UKWU (prod DJ COULBON)

VIDEO: CELEBS TURN OUT FOR TUFACE IDIBIA'S "A MILLION VOICES FOR PEACE" PROJECT SHOOT

Music superstars and entertainment icons came out en-masse to support the Nigerian music star 2face Idibia during the campaign video shoot for his ‘A Million Voices for Peace’ (MVP) project.

Some of the celebrities spotted during the photo session include rapper Ice Prince Zamani, Sound Sultan and the Naija Ninja crew, Comedian Ali Baba, Skales, Iyanya, Shaydee, D’tunes, Sean Tizzle etc

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SPECIAL FEATURE VIDEO: IYANYA TALKS ABOUT HIS SEX LIFE..."I'VE NOT HAD SEX IN A MONTH"

Kukere crooner/high-priest and Soul Train Awards nominee Iyanya in an all access interview with Hip-Hop World on the Street Hop segment gave an insight into his private life. The pop singer revealed a lot about his love life. “If I told you I have not been close to a girl in six months, would you believe me?” said Iyanya.

He later admitted that he had not had sex in a month. He told asked not judge him by the fact that he whines his waist and makes all the ladies gaga, he says his primary concern is making good music for now.

Iyanya also spoke about marriage and revealed he will soon be wife shopping as he does not want to wait till he is 35 before he gets married. The 27 year old says he would rather have a child who would see him as a friend rather than a daddy. Quoting him “I’ll love if I’m 50 and my son is 20 something that way he has a friend in me not just a daddy”.

Street Hop is a program coming soon on HipTV’s DSTV channel 324 where you can watch the full interview. For now watch excerpts from the interview below:

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BREAKING NEWS: IYANYA AND P SQUARE NOMINATED FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SOUL TRAIN AWARDS

It is a well-deserved achievement coming the way of the Kukere high-priest Iyanya and the magnificent duo of P Square as they were nominated for Soul Train Awards Best International Performance category courtesy BET.com and Soul Train. 

A delirious Iyanya made this known via his social network handle on twitter: 

So honored to be nominated for #SoulTrainAwards Best International Performance. Thanks @centrictv & @bet! http://t.co/nQyFp0anTi
— iyanya mbuk (@Iyanya) September 17, 2013

The full list of 2013 Soul Train Awards categories and nominees is as follows:

Best New Artist

Bridget Kelly

K. Michelle

Kendrick Lamar

Tamar Braxton

TGT

Centric Certified Award

Joss Stone

Luke James

Lyfe Jennings

Solange

Stacy Barthe

Talib Kweli

Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance

“Break Every Chain” - Tasha Cobbs

“Confessions” - Lecrae

“Every Praise” - Hezekiah Walker

“God Will Make Away” - Shirley Caesar

“If He Did It Before…Same God” - Tye Tribbett

“Life & Favor” - John P. Kee & New Life

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

“Bad” - Wale f. Tiara Thomas

“High School” - Nicki Minaj f. Lil Wayne

“Holy Grail” - Jay Z f. Justin Timberlake

“Poetic Justice” - Kendrick Lamar f. Drake

“Power Trip” - J. Cole f. Miguel

“Started From the Bottom” - Drake

The Chaka Khan Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Alicia Keys

Chrisette Michele

Fantasia

Janelle Monae

Kelly Rowland

Tamar Braxton

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Bruno Mars

Charlie Wilson

Chris Brown

John Legend

Miguel

Robin Thicke

Album of the Year

The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake

good kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar

Kaleidoscope Dream - Miguel

Magna Carta Holy Grail – Jay Z

The Side Effects of You - Fantasia

Unapologetic - Rihanna

Song of the Year

“Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke f. Pharrell & T.I.

“Diamonds” -Rihanna

“Fine China” – Chris Brown

“Love and War” – Tamar Braxton

“Poetic Justice” – Kendrick Lamar f. Drake

“Suit & Tie” – Justin Timberlake f. Jay Z

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award

“Crooked Smile” – J.Cole (Jermaine Cole, Meleni Smith)

“Fire We Make” – Alicia Keys f. Maxwell (Gary Clark Jr., Warren Felder, Alicia Keys, Andrew Wansel)

“Lose to Win” – Fantasia (Francine Golde, Dennis Lambert, Andrea Martin, Walter Orange, Harmony Samuels)

“Love & War” – Tamar Braxton (Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper Jr., LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick)

“Mirrors” – Justin Timberlake (James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake)

“Q.U.E.E.N.” – Janelle Monae f. Erykah Badu (Roman GianArthur Irvin , Dr. Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Kellis Parker Jr.)

Best Dance Performance

“Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke

“Body Party” - Ciara

“Fine China” – Chris Brown

“Q.U.E.E.N.” – Janelle Monáe f. Erykah Badu

“Suit & Tie” – Justin Timberlake f. Jay Z

“Treasure” – Bruno Mars

Video of the Year

“Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke f. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel)

“Fine China” – Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White)

“Love & War” – Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami)

"Poetic Justice” – Kendrick Lamar f. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo Kipawaa)

"Q.U.E.E.N." – Janelle Monae f. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson)

"Started from the Bottom" – Drake (Director X)

Best Collaboration

Alicia Keys f. Maxwell – “Fire We Make”

Brandy f. Chris Brown – “Put It Down”

J.Cole f. Miguel – “Power Trip”

Janelle Monae f. Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N.”

Miguel f. Kendrick Lamar – “How Many Drinks”

Robin Thicke f. Pharrell & T.I. – “Blurred Lines”

Wale f. Sam Dew – “LoveHate Thing”

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

“Differentology” - Bunji Garlin

“The Fog” - Machel Montano

“Next To Me” - Emeli Sande

“Personally” - P-Square

“Ur Waist” – Iyanya

Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

George Benson f. Wynton Marsalis – “Unforgettable”

Jeffrey Osborne f. Chaka Khan – “Baby it’s Cold Outside”

Tony Bennett f. Marc Anthony – “For Once In My Life”

Nicole Henry – “Waiting In Vain”

Terence Blanchard – “Pet Step Sister’s Theme Song”

Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Jose James – “Trouble”

Boney James f. Rick Braun – “Batucada (The Beat)”

Michael Buble – “It’s A Beautiful Day”

Dave Koz – “Got To Get You Into My Life”

George Duke – “Missing You”

Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Ashanti – “Never Should Have”

Brian McKnight – “Sweeter”

Kenny Lattimore – “Find A Way”

Maysa – “Love Me Good”

Raheem DeVaughn – “Love Connection”

Ronald Isley – “Dinner And A Movie”

NEW MTN iPULSE ADVERT FEATURING WIZKID, KCEE, IYANYA AND PRAIZ

MTN keeps the visuals coming as they release a new promo track for their MTN iPulse featuring WizKid, Iyanya, Kcee & Praiz.

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MUSIC LEAK: SHE CAN GET IT - IYANYA

This is a leak from NEA Hottest Single of the Year Award Winner and Kukere High Priest IYANYA titled SHE CAN GET IT produced by GospelOnDeBeatz . Got this online and learnt is a rare leak. So enjoy and be the judge.

LEAK: SHE CAN GET IT

PICTURES: SEXY EMMA NYRA

First Lady of Made Men Music Group, the ever delectable Emma Nyra has released some new promotional photos.

Emma Nyra, who rose to fame after featuring in Iyanya’s hit song, Your Waist, looks absolutely beautiful in the photos.

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURE: DON JAZZY AND D'PRINCE BREAKS ENDORSEMENT RECORD; SIGNS GREATEST DEAL WITH MTN

MTN‘s quest to sign almost every relevant artiste out there isn’t over. The telecoms giants have now added Africa’s number one producer The Enigmatic Don Jazzy and younger brother D’Prince a.k.a Mr Goody Bag Frenzy to the list of brand ambassadors for the company.

Don Jazzy, CEO of Mavin Records as well as label signee D’Prince disclosed this via social networks Twitter and Instagram.

The Newest MTN Brand Ambassador on the Continent...Greatness meets Greatness ...#GoodyBagSocial… http://t.co/GyLamoUTaZ
— D'PRINCE (@DPRINCEMAVIN) August 19, 2013

Me and @DPRINCEMAVIN don join @Tiwasavage Port oooo. #MTN
— Michael Collins (@DONJAZZY) August 19, 2013

#Oroboportion of endorsements | #LoyaMilk #Samsung #MTN. God go bless una more than e dey bless me o.
— Michael Collins (@DONJAZZY) August 19, 2013

The Enigmatic Don Jazzy and Mr Goody Bag D’Prince are however not the first set of Mavin Records acts to sign up with MTN. A few weeks ago, the delectable Mavin Records 1st Lady Tiwa Savage penned her own deal, reportedly worth close to N25m.

Other MTN ambassadors include KCEE, Wizkid, Davido, Iyanya, Praiz, Chidinma and reportedly iMike.

The Enigmatic Don Jazzy in his usual philanthropic fashion, shared lots of MTN Recharge cards via his twitter handle and tweeted this...

#NP - What do u want from the bankkkkkk? #MTN
— Michael Collins (@DONJAZZY) August 19, 2013