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        <title><![CDATA[@Yusuf W. Zakari - blog]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Entreprenuer, Tech Lover, Tech Advocate ]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[NAETO C AND NICOLE CHIKWE ARE NOW PROUD PARENTS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/709/naeto-c-and-nicole-chikwe-are-now-proud-parents</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Naeto and Nicole Chikwe are now proud parents of a baby boy. The couple just welcomed a son who was given birth to in a hospital in Washington DC, USA on the 25th of march 2013 in the afternoon US time. Mother and son are said to be doing great. Big big congrats to the Chikwe's]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:21:55 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[SEE 2FACE AND ANNIE IDIBIA'S ROMANTIC VOWS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/708/see-2face-and-annie-idibias-romantic-vows</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[2Face and Annie definitely had a great time in Dubai as they were joined in holy matrimony. One thing that was also certain was the presence of friends and lovers especially from the Nigerian entertainment industry who joined the couple as they shared their vows. The couples sealed their marriage with the vows below: 2Face's vows: Many years ago, I was farther than the eyes could see. Now, we are in that future. When I look into your eyes, I still see. You came into my life, and you lit it up. Like the sun, like the moon, like the stars. All the words in the dictionary, all the words in this world cannot be enough to say what my heart feels for you. But all I can say baby my heart is like a stereo right now, and it will beat only for you till death do us part. I love you baby. Annie's vows My joy! My heart! My friend! My love! I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes. 13years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings. Life happened !Oh yes Life happened but through it all, my heartbeat only for you. My heartbreak became my greatest joy!My strenght,my life! Day after day, i am more inlove with you! When people ask me,what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent Ujah Idibia! I give you all of me today knowing that in you and only you have this imperfect girl found perfection!!! I do 13 years ago when I met you! I do 7years ago !I do 5years ago when we created our daughter! I do with all the blogs and tabloid headlines! And on this day, this very second, I stand before the world and say I Do take you as my wedded husband. I love you, I love you so much! So,so much!!!]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:03:12 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[MAY D NOW A PROUD FATHER - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/702/may-d-now-a-proud-father</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[May D and long time girlfriend Debola welcomes a Baby Boy, Debola who carries a Tattoo for the Star Singer is definitely proud and happy to be the mother of May D's baby boy. ]Another interesting episode cleared doubts as Peter Okoye of P Square who also welcomed his second baby last week welcomed May D and former members of P Square record to Fatherhood.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:20:32 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[I WAS **** BUT NOT ANYMORE - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/695/i-was-but-not-anymore</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[This might be a cheap publicity stunt or someone messing around with this talented Pop artiste Ken 'Chuddy K' Agali who shocked his fans last night when he allegedly tweeted being 'G A Y'.<br><br>
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'I was g a y but not anymore', was the sentence that popped up on his @itschuddyk account raising a bit of controversy.<br><br>
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The tweet was made from an iPhone.<br><br>
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But a few hours later, the tweet was deleted with the singer stepping forward to publicly deny the 'confession'.<br><br>
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'Pls I need my true fans to fight for me!!someone hacked my acctâ¦.pls intervein on my behalf and retweet this!thanks', he tweeted.<br><br>
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'Wait till I change my password!!then u won't see G A Y tweets like that again!!after then u can belive whatever!!God will judge at d end tnx', he added.<br><br>
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The 'Gaga crazy' singer also attributed the act as an attempt to âbring him downâ as it is apparent he is making progress in his career.<br><br>
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'When u begin to make progress people try to bring u down!!! badt man no batty boi!!!', the SQN Records act said.<br><br>
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SOURCE: NET]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:28:50 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[D'banj, K-Switch Seal Pan-African Deal With Sony Music - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/694/dbanj-k-switch-seal-pan-african-deal-with-sony-music</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[D'Banj and brother kayswitch have been confirmed to sign a multi-album deal with Sony Music's RCA Records. He has also concluded an exclusive management deal with Sony Music and strategic partner ROCKSTAR4000 for the continent. Under the deal D'Banj will join Sony Music's Pan African RCA Label in the family of such superstar artists as Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake, Ke$ha, T-Pain and Miguel, Usher, Chris Brown, R Kelly, Alicia Keys, P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Britney Spears, .<br><br>
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The super star excitedly retweeted the news via his handle: âSony Music Africa @ SonyMusicAfrica: Superstar &amp; Africaâs #1 Artist @iamdbanj, and @kayswitch sign Exclusive Pan-African Deal with @SonyMusicAfrica pic.twitter.com/JnliMJhGâ<br><br>
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âWe are really excited to be partnering up with D'Banj and his DB Records label. DBanj is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in Africa who continues to deliver world-class hits. What we've seen from DB Records so far is an energetic mix of hot new sounds and great new artists like Kayswitch, who we believe will impact right across Africa. The recent launch of iTunes in Africa means that Nigerian fans and those elsewhere on the continent will now readily be able to access this amazing music as soon as it comes to market.â Noted Spiro Damaskinos, Director of RCA Records Africa]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:47:41 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[DON JAZZY TALKS TO TOOLZ OF NDANI - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/676/don-jazzy-talks-to-toolz-of-ndani</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/676</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[On Air Personality, Tolu Oniru (Toolz) of Ndani TV speaks to Don Jazzy check Out Video below:<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:41:56 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[LES NUBIANS CAUGHT UP WITH M.I - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/675/les-nubians-caught-up-with-mi</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Check out Les Nubians caught up in the studio with M.I see below for what went down.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:04:22 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[MY EXPERIENCE GROWING UP - FLAVOUR - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/674/my-experience-growing-up-flavour</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Flavour N'abania's mother revealed that she's tremendously proud of her son's accomplishments. She made this clear during the SUPERMOM reality TV show. Mrs. Jane Okorie said she primarily kicked against flavour's career, wanting him to become a medical doctor. She said doing music involved a lot of ugly things which she didnât want her first son to be a part of.<br><br>
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[color=orange]"Those days, nobody wanted their child to become a musician because they used to drink and they were wayward people. I did not want that for my child. More so, even if he wanted to do music, I said it shouldn't  be outside the church but I didn't reckon with what God had in store for him", she  exposed.<br><br>
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The high life Star and one of Nigerians finest  added to his mother's story, saying  that growing up was a rough journey  for him and his siblings since his mother's meager earning as a civil servant was all they depended on. He added that they often skipped meals and even peddled pure water on the streets of Enugu till his success kicked in. Flavour said his determination to impress his mother encouraged him. "I saw my mum as my biggest challenge and I was ready to prove her wrong".<br><br>
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Flavour, a musician appreciated beyond the borders of Nigerian has two albums to his name and an ever increasing fan base. He started his promising career with drumming at age 13. Flavour like many other Nigerian Artiste are worthy ambassadors doing us proud and keeping us entertained.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:29:55 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[OFFICIAL VIDEO - GET DOWN TONIGHT E.M.E FT. WIZKID, BANKY W. & SKALES - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/673/official-video-get-down-tonight-eme-ft-wizkid-banky-w-skales</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[They are not backing out anytime soon get used to them, they rock as a team and individually. The EME boys ([color=orange]Banky W, Skales and Wizzy) in this video hold it down. [color=orange]"The Get Down Tonight" video was shot in the UK by Mr Moe Musa after completing their UK concert. They always deliver Enjoy<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:32:28 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[RIP MUMMY OKOYE - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/672/rip-mummy-okoye</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ As earlier planned, the late mother of the Okoye's has been laid to rest. This occurred on the 2nd of August 2012 at her Ifite-Dunu house, Akwa Village, Anambra State.  9jabeats.com team extends our deepest sympathy please click  here to see pictures ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[JUDE ENGEES OKOYE DONATES (N1 MILLION) - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/671/jude-engees-okoye-donates-n1-million</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/671</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Jude Engees Okoye a seasoned music video director and the brother to the twins PSquare was moved by the sad ordeal of a brain tumor patient and gave out a million naira (N 1 000 000) to help fund his operation. The patient Ibezim Osemeke was diagnosed four months ago. According to Linda Ikeji (blogger), Ibezim needs a total of Three Million Seven hundred (N 3.7 m ) for a successful operation in India. With Jude Engeesâ contribution the young man should be close to getting the desired medical attention.<br><br>
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Jude, along with his siblings and family members, will lay to rest the remains of their mother Josephine Okoye on Thursday, August 2, 2012, in Ifite Dunu, Awka, Anambra.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:55:51 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[E.M.E ALBUM LISTENING CHECK OUT PHOTOS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/659/eme-album-listening-check-out-photos</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/659</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[ On Friday June 15, the EME crew â Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, and newest signings Shaydee and Niyola staged an exclusive listening session for their forthcoming compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind at the recently opened Club Rumours, G.R.A, Ikeja.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:23:48 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[D'BANJ SET TO LUNCH DKM RECORDS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/658/dbanj-set-to-lunch-dkm-records</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/658</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[ The grand duke of Nigerian entertainment industry and the Koko master may have finally rested the ghost of his former partner and producer, Don Jazzy with the debut of his own label,[color=orange] D'Koko Master (DKM) records.The new development also rests speculation that he may be heading the Africa arm of American record label, Def Jam (owned by the Universal Music group) as Vice- President.<br><br>
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D'Banj, it would  be recalled was recently involved in a messy separation with his former partner and producer Don Jazzy. Both artistes jointly owned  the now rested Moâhit records. As countdown to the unveiling ceremony of the new record company begins, WG has it on a good authority that the record companyâs first signed on act, wave-making Davido will be launched in an elaborate and lavish party proposed for  high profile Eko Hotels on Lagos Island.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:06:10 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[JIMMY'S JUMP OFF LIVE, THE SUMMER EDITION - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/657/jimmys-jump-off-live-the-summer-edition</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/657</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[African's leading Disc Jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt is back with the summer edition of his annual DJ concert tagged Jimmy's  Jump Off Live. According to the iconic DJ, "This year's special summer edition promises to be bigger and better with loads of surprises and great performances from top Nigerian artistes and best flight DJ's from radio to club and concert DJâs as well".<br><br>
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JATT tells NET the event will hold at GET arena Lekki on Sunday, July 1, 2012 by 6 pm.<br><br>
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Performers will include Nigeriaâs finest DJs including â DJ Humility, DJ Neptune and DJ Waxxy. Others are DJ Xclusive, DJ Spinall, DJ Caise, DJ Sose, DJ Tony Blaze, DJ Snoop Da Damager, DJ Big N and DJ Xgee.<br><br>
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Tickets can be purchased at Delta kitchen, The Hubs, BarcelÃ³âs, The Place, Get Arena, Silverbird Galleria, Ouch Couture, Koko Lounge and Mama Cass at N2,000 and N10,000, for regular and VIP respectively.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:38:45 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[NIYOLA SIGNS WITH E.M.E RECORDS JOINS WIZKID, SKALES, SHYADEE - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/654/niyola-signs-with-eme-records-joins-wizkid-skales-shyadee</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/654</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Niyola joins the like of Eva (Trybes Records), Tiwa Savage (Mavin Records) as the latest female signing in town. She will be joining the likes of pop star Wizkid, young rapper Skales, Banky the boss himself and Shyadee (a new signing). Shaydee, an upcoming R&amp;B singer was formerly signed to Kackland Records (along with rapper Pope da Hitman). Niyola however isnât a newbie in the music industry. She was formerly associated with former Trybesmen rapper Freestyle, she released her self-titled debut back in 2007 on Westsyde records.<br><br>
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Another interesting development is that Niyola will also be featured on the compilation album, âEmpire State of Mindâ expected to be released later this month.  The album we are told will feature 22 tracks from the labelâs acts including in-house Disc Jockey DJ Xclsuive; 18 songs with four skits from Basketmouth and production from Cobhams, Banky W, Masterkraft, Sarz, Shizzi, Spellz, Legendary Beats and Kid Konnect.<br><br>
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No word yet from the label or their reps on the signing, but weâve been assured by multiple sources that Niyola has been signed, and that work has already commenced on her album.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[WIZKID HAPPY TO FIND MISSING NECKLACE - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/649/wizkid-happy-to-find-missing-necklace</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/649</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[ 'Starboy' Wizkid might have had a good time at the HMV Apollo Theatre in London last night Monday, June 4, 2012 but faced a scare when his gold necklace he wore on stage got missing.The EME act's 'chain' was taken off him when he was performing very close to the multitude of fans who attended the highly publicised gig put together by baron's World and CokoBar.Reports say when Wizkid found out and raised the alarm, the show was temporarily stopped and EME boss Banky W with some of the organizers began to plead with the crowd to return the expensive jewelry.<br><br>
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And when no one was forthcoming with the missing item, UK rapper Tinie Tempah in a show of support refused to come on stage to perform. We're told it was a sad Wizkid that later left the concert in Tinie Tempah's car. However, a few hours later Cokobar reps called to tell the popstar the necklace had been found.[color=orange] 'Thanks to the ?#Beautiful girls that brought back the chain. @wizkidayo was NOT Robbed !!!', @Cokobar tweeted minutes after the recovery.Wizkid happily retweeted. 'Big big shoutout to @Cokobar nd the whole crew!..God bless u all big time!!!..#TeamUk!'. The show which has received mixed reviews featured the likes of Skales, Banky W, Wande Coal, Tinie Tempah and 2Kriss.<br><br>
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Source: NET<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:36:12 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[D'BANJ REACTS TO DEATH RUMORS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/646/dbanj-reacts-to-death-rumors</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ Popular Nigerian entertainer, Dapo Oyebanjo (D'banj), has debunked rumors of his death. The star took to his Twitter account yesterday to make the announcement. saying "Pls ignore the nonsense rumours. I'm very much alive and well! Thanks be to God! Thank you 4 all ur concern. #PrayForNigeria #DanaCrash #RIP"  he tweeted.<br><br>
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Rumors had been making the rounds that the 'Oliver twist' singer was shot by three unknown gun men on his way from the Atlanta residence of his G.O.O.D Music boss, Kanye West, after which he was rushed to St Josephâs Hospital, where he died some minutes later as a result of complications from gunshot wounds.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:42:01 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[TIWA SAVAGE SPEAKS ABOUT HER MUSIC, 323 ENTERTAINMENT AND MAVIN - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/645/tiwa-savage-speaks-about-her-music-323-entertainment-and-mavin</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/645</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The first lady of the Mavin crew explains how eager she is to release here debut album and how she'd love to work with her favourite female artiste Brandy...[color=orange]At what point did you decide to go into music as full time career? I started singing in my early teens and almost immediately after, I got a gig to sing back up for George Michael. Thatâs how I transitioned into making music a profession, not just a hobby or passion.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Having lived abroad for a while, how were you able to break into the Nigerian music industry?<br><br>
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It was through the grace of God. I wrote Kele Kele as a demo song and played it for some people. A very close friend of mine, Bizzle Osikoya, believed in the song and played it for couples of DJâs and radio station and it just caught on really fast. Ladies especially love it and from there I started getting some buzz. God has just been opening more doors for me ever since then.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You recently signed up for MAVIN records. Why did you leave your former record label to join MAVIN?<br><br>
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I havenât left my label. I am still signed to 323 Entertainment, which is owned by Tunji Balogun and myself. We now have a partnership under MAVIN  records. This kind of partnership is very common in the United States. For example you have Young money under Cash money label, you also have G.O.O.D Music under Def Jam and so on.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You have four singles out, when should we expect an album?<br><br>
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Very soon, I am working so hard on putting finishing touches to the album. I want to show the different side of Tiwa Savage. I honestly donât think I can capture it all on one album but I want people to see a glimpse of what different genre of music I can bring to the table.<br><br>
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I have been blessed because my audience is very wide; I have people that love Tiwa for her ballads, some for her up tempo club songs, and some for her jazzy neo-soul songs. So now, I need to create an album that has all those elements but still has a common thread running through it from the first to the last song.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You are one of the few leading ladies in the music industry; do you think the Nigeria music industry isnât one which favours the female musicians?<br><br>
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I think the commercial aspect of the Nigeria music industry is still growing but it is growing fast and with every growing industry, new things take a while to catch on. Nigerians love female artistes and I believe we as females have been stepping out of our shell and so now there is a demand market for us. It is only going to get better for us. I have a lot of faith.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You are a very pretty lady, how do you deal with your male fans?<br><br>
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I appreciate their support. A lot of them love me more for my music and my gift and that means more to me than physical admiration.<br><br>
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[color=orange]What defines your sense of style?<br><br>
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I usually just wear what I like and feel comfortable with. I also have an amazing style team Veronica Ebi-Odeka (stylist), Debola Falana (hair), and Ify Ijeoma (make-up) that are constantly working hard to build an image that suits my music and personality.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You have few collabos with other Nigerian artiste, what should we expect in that angle on international scene?<br><br>
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I am focusing on my album right now, as it is my first. I havenât reached out to any international artiste yet. But if I have to choose, I would love to do a song with Brandy as she is my all-time favourite.<br><br>
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[color=orange]You are also a songwriter, who is at the top of your list to write song for?<br><br>
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I would like to write for Beyonce, Brandy, Kim Burnell and Rihanna.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Whatâs next for Tiwa Savage?<br><br>
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More music, videos, shows, album and just using my music as a gift for people.<br><br>
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                <title><![CDATA[DON JAZZY TELLS THISDAY STYLE MO'HITS STILL LIVES ON - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/640/don-jazzy-tells-thisday-style-mohits-still-lives-on</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[In this interview culled from ThisDay Style, the hit producer says he believes the hit label 'lives on'. [color=orange]Tell me a bit about yourself; what was your childhood like? Well, I was born in Umuahia but spent most of my childhood in Lagos after our family moved here. I am the eldest of four kids. I have always loved music and started banging drums and instruments when I was a kid. As I grew older, I started experimenting with different sounds even if they didn't make sense.<br><br>
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[color=orange]What inspired you to go into music?<br><br>
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I have always been surrounded by music growing up. My father was in the music business and retains a very special interest in it until today. Music was part and parcel of our everyday life.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Was it an easy take breaking into the Nigerian entertainment industry?<br><br>
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God has been extremely generous to me so thankfully it has not been so bad. But believe me, there were some trials. After we set up, we even considered selling it off when some offers came in. If not that there were some delays, we may have sold for like N1m. Fortunately, it was not to be and God allowed us go from strength to strength.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Contrary to some of your predecessors, it didnât take you long to create a niche for yourself as the don of the Nigerian entertainment and the beats master. What was the secret behind your success?<br><br>
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God almighty, a lot of hard work, a wonderful team, loads of practice and study of the music game, knowing what the people want, and loving what I do.<br><br>
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[color=orange]The birth of MAVIN signifies a new era for you. How do you feel about it?<br><br>
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I feel gingered and ready to work as always. Nothing stops. We will just keep working. Iâm excited because things look beautiful so far for a new company. I am the kind of person who always looks forward to what he does. MAVIN is like a new child for me and I am so excited about it. On the day we launched I could hardly even sleep.<br><br>
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[color=orange]There have been a lot of speculations and wild rumours; could you clear the air as to real reason behind the breakup of the record label?<br><br>
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Most of the things out there have been fabricated. I have not even been giving interviews until after the launch of MAVIN so where the stories came from, I do not know. There was no major problem behind the split. Dâbanj and I just decided we wanted to branch out and try different things musically and professionally.<br><br>
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[color=orange]The dictionary definition of the MAVIN means someone who is dazzlingly skilled in his field an expert so to say. Was there a particular reason to the choice of this name for your record label? Were you perchance trying to pass a message to your fans?<br><br>
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Yes! You always think hard when creating a company. You think about what beat describes you or the company or how people see you as. So MAVIN meaning genius kind of sounded sexy (Laughing) although people have been complaining that we are forcing them to read the dictionary for the meaning of the MAVIN and even Solar Plexus, the name of the new album. Everybody has his or her own unique skill in life, whatever it is you do, donât just be amazing at it, be a MAVIN at it.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Thereâs a fresh addition to the group in person of Tiwa Savage, a clear diversion from the all-male feel of the group. If at all an addition, why a female artist, and why Tiwa Savage?<br><br>
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Even at, I wanted to sign a female artiste but the opportunity never really came up. Tiwa and I have a connection musically. We work well together thatâs why she was first choice to get activated.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Do you have any plans to push MAVIN deep into the international market? And do you intend to go about it?<br><br>
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Yes we all definitely want to grow. And we intend to go about it one step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race. We are Nigerians and this is our base but African music is hot in the world right now so we must meet that demand too.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Where did you draw inspirations from during the creation of Solar Plexus?<br><br>
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Well the name itself actually came from my dad. He loves winding us with big grammar. The inspiration for the album itself came from God. I just wanted to make songs that were different from songs out at the moment production wise. Although I played with sounds not common in the Nigerian market now, I am glad itâs working fine meaning we Nigerians are now opening up our ears to alien sounds little by little.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Seeing as the album was created just a little while after the breakup of records, how were you able to concentrate in the midst of all the mayhem?<br><br>
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It wasnât easy. But I am someone that doesnât have any trouble and donât like trouble each other. I have built myself up in a way that not a lot of things bother me. There is nothing you canât achieve with hard work and prayers. I always just try and let the music do the talking.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Is there any possibility of reconciliation between you and Dâbanj, not only in terms of the brotherly friendship that existed between you but also to create music?<br><br>
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(Laughs) Who said we quarrelled? There can only be reconciliation when people have quarrelled before. We are good. We even worked together recently on the âOliver Twistâ remix and performed in New York.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Is Don Jazzy a musician or a producer?<br><br>
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(Laughs) All of the above.<br><br>
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[color=orange]A last word on the death of MoâHits any regrets?<br><br>
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None. No matter how much people call it that, it actually canât die. The great songs we made as will outlive you and I.  MoâHits lives on in every one of us.]]></description>
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                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/638/video-premiere-ekuro-davido</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ Davido continues to thrill fans with the latest being the video to his third single 'Ekuro'. Shot in Miami and directed by Antwan Smith, Davido's energy captivates his beau and the viewers too<br><br>
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                <title><![CDATA[PSQUARE "BABA GOD DONE SETTLE US... I NO GO LIE" - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/637/psquare-baba-god-done-settle-us-i-no-go-lie</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ Nigerian twin pop duo Psquare who are currently on an African tour seem to be enjoying the best of life. And one half of the twins Peter Okoye has not hesitated to show his fans how glad he his as he posted a couple of pictures of himself while the crew where flying in a private jet. 'Baba God done settle usâ¦ I no go lie', he tweeted along with the pictures.<br><br>
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There had been earlier reports that a group of Cameroon-based musicians would stage a protest when Psquare who had been scheduled for a show in the West African country arrive. Reports say the artistes felt they werenât being paid enough, compared to their Nigerian counterparts.<br><br>
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But there were no reports of any protest as the concerts went on smoothly.<br><br>
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The band has now travelled to South Africa for another concert holding today.<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 21:34:09 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[ICE PRINCE & WIZ KID NOMINATED FOR 2012 BET AWARDS - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/633/ice-prince-wiz-kid-nominated-for-2012-bet-awards</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ Homeboys  Ayo 'Wizkid' Balogun and Panshak 'Ice Prince' Zamani have been recognized by the the 2012 BET Awards. Both acts have been nominated in the 'Best International Act: Africa' category.  The nominations were announced in New York with Mindless Behavior, Big Sean, Melanie Fiona, DJ Khaled, Astro, A$AP Rocky and Diggy among those present for the nominations ceremony. The list which was unveiled last night sees the two gifted Nigerian artistes up against the likes of Kenyan Hip-Hop/R&amp;B group Camp Mulla, Ghanian rapper Sarkodie, South African singer Lira and French speaking Malian rapper Mokobe for the coveted Best African Act prize. Wizkid who released his debut album âSuperstarâ last year has had a fantastic run; winning a MOBO Award, signing up with Akonâs Konvict Music and touring Nigerian and the UK. He is to kick off his US tour later in the year. Ice Prince has also had it going pretty well for him; also releasing his debut âEverybody Loves Ice Princeâ, collaborating with Jamaican reggae singer Gyptian and winning the  âBest African Actâ at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards.<br><br>
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Last year, African pop giants Dâbanj and 2face came out tops and received a joint award prize in the same category. US rapper Kanye West leads this yearâs nominations list with seven nods, six of which are from his star collaboration with Jay Z off the âWatch the Throneâ album The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Los Angelesâ Shrine Auditorium and will be hosted by veteran Hollywood actor and âAvengersâ star Samuel L Jackson with performances from Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Female R&amp;B Artist<br><br>
Marsha Ambrosius<br><br>
BeyoncÃ©<br><br>
Mary J. Blige<br><br>
Melanie Fiona<br><br>
Rihanna<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Male R&amp;B Artist<br><br>
Chris Brown<br><br>
Bruno Mars<br><br>
Miguel<br><br>
Trey Songz<br><br>
Usher<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Male Hip-Hop Artist<br><br>
Big Sean<br><br>
Drake<br><br>
J. Cole<br><br>
Lil Wayne<br><br>
Rick Ross<br><br>
Young Jeezy<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Female Hip-Hop Artist<br><br>
Nicki Minaj<br><br>
Diamond<br><br>
Trina<br><br>
Brianna Perry<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Group<br><br>
Bad Meets Evil<br><br>
Diddy-Dirty Money<br><br>
Maybach Music Group<br><br>
Mindless Behavior<br><br>
The Throne (Jay-Z &amp; Kanye West)<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best New Artist<br><br>
A$AP Rocky<br><br>
Big Sean<br><br>
Diggy<br><br>
Future<br><br>
Meek Mill<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Collaboration<br><br>
BeyoncÃ© f/ J. Cole â âPartyâ<br><br>
Big Sean f/ Kanye West &amp; Roscoe Dash â âMarvin &amp; Chardonnayâ<br><br>
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne â âIâm on Oneâ<br><br>
Drake f/ Lil Wayne and Tyga â âThe Mottoâ<br><br>
The Throne (Jay-Z &amp; Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding â âOtisâ<br><br>
Wale f/ Miguel â âLotus Flower Bombâ<br><br>
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[color=orange]Video of the Year<br><br>
BeyoncÃ© â âCountdownâ<br><br>
BeyoncÃ© â âLove on Topâ<br><br>
The Throne (Jay-Z &amp; Kanye West) â âNi**as in Parisâ<br><br>
The Throne (Jay-Z &amp; Kanye West) â âOtisâ<br><br>
Usher â âClimaxâ<br><br>
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[color=orange]Video Director of the Year<br><br>
BeyoncÃ© and Alan Ferguson<br><br>
Benny Boom<br><br>
Chris Brown and Godfrey Tabarez<br><br>
Kanye West<br><br>
Hype Williams<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Gospel<br><br>
Yolanda Adams<br><br>
Kim Burrell<br><br>
James Fortune &amp; FIYA<br><br>
Fred Hammond<br><br>
Trin-I-Tee 5:7<br><br>
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[color=orange]YoungStars Award<br><br>
Astro<br><br>
Diggy<br><br>
Jacob Latimore<br><br>
Keke Palmer<br><br>
Willow Smith<br><br>
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[color=orange]Viewersâ Choice Award<br><br>
Drake f/ Lil Wayne &amp; Tyga â âThe Mottoâ<br><br>
BeyoncÃ© â âLove on Topâ<br><br>
Chris Brown â âTurn Up the Musicâ<br><br>
Mindless Behavior â âHelloâ<br><br>
The Throne f/ Otis Redding â âOtisâ<br><br>
Wale f/ Miguel â âLotus Flower Bombâ<br><br>
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[color=orange]Centric Award<br><br>
Common<br><br>
Estelle<br><br>
Robert Glasper<br><br>
Robin Thicke<br><br>
Tyrese<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best International Act: U.K.<br><br>
Estelle<br><br>
Labrinth<br><br>
Emeli Sande<br><br>
Sway<br><br>
Wretch 32<br><br>
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[color=red]Best International Act: Africa<br><br>
Camp Mulla (Kenya)<br><br>
Ice Prince (Nigeria)<br><br>
Lira (South Africa)<br><br>
Mokobe (Mali)<br><br>
Sarkodie (Ghana)<br><br>
Wizkid (Nigeria)<br><br>
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[color=orange]Best Actress<br><br>
Angela Bassett<br><br>
Viola Davis<br><br>
Taraji P. Henson<br><br>
Regina King<br><br>
Zoe Saldana<br><br>
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Best Actor<br><br>
Don Cheadle<br><br>
Common<br><br>
Idris Elba<br><br>
Kevin Hart<br><br>
Denzel Washington<br><br>
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Best Movie<br><br>
Good Deeds<br><br>
Jumping the Broom<br><br>
Laugh at My Pain<br><br>
Red Tails<br><br>
The Help<br><br>
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Sportswoman of the Year<br><br>
Skylar Diggins<br><br>
Candace Parker<br><br>
Brittney Griner<br><br>
Serena Williams<br><br>
Venus Williams<br><br>
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Sportsman of the Year<br><br>
Carmelo Anthony<br><br>
Kobe Bryant<br><br>
LeBron James<br><br>
Victor Cruz<br><br>
Kevin Durant<br><br>
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                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/631/chidinma-choc-boiz-sound-sultan-and-others-rock-at-one-mic-naija-april-edition</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[The April edition of One Mic Naija took place at the GET Arena, Lekki  moving to Victoria Island for the first time, away from its usual venue Brown's Cafe in Ikeja. Nigerian artistes, OAPs, DJs and Veejays, A&amp;Rs, publicists and other industry players made their way through to show support and cheer on the artistes who were billed to perform and did they rock too!<br><br>
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Veteran singer Sound Sultan, EME boss Banky W and the talented Chidinma rocked the house with their popular tunes. Rapper Teeto Ceemos, J-Town acts Grip Boiz, Ghanian singer Dee Moneey, upcoming rapper Phizzle and Naija Ninja act Grey C all impressed too.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:39:11 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[GOLDIE SAYS MY FAVOURITE IS THE MISSIONARY STYLE - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/628/goldie-says-my-favourite-is-the-missionary-style</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[ Goldie is in the building. The controversial 'Touch my Body' singer, who is signed to Kennis Music recently spoke to online radio Zoodrums regarding her image, her relationships with other artistes in the industry, and even answered some naughty questions. You'll enjoy it<br><br>
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Let me start by asking what is your least favourite sexual position?<br><br>
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I wouldnât know because I haven't tried one that I didn't like yet, so if I did try one that I didn't like, I wouldâ¦<br><br>
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So what's your favourite sex position?<br><br>
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 I think Iâm very old schoolâ¦hmmm. The missionary styleâ¦<br><br>
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No. Thatâs wrong. Goldie is not allowed to do it the Missionary style.<br><br>
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 Iâm not?<br><br>
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You are not. You are Goldie, you are crazy. You wear all these outlandish out fits and people are supposed to go like âWhat the hellâ when they look at you.<br><br>
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We are really the timid ones in the end.<br><br>
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Really?<br><br>
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(Laughs) Donât get the wrong impressionâ¦(laughs) Everybody thinks Iâm this monster, let people know that I am boring.<br><br>
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Youâve been on the scene for a few years and then someone, for example, Tiwa Savage, just swoops in. How does it feel when you go for events and people are all over an artiste like Tiwa Savage? Do they react more because of the raunchy sexual image or the pretentious one?<br><br>
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I wouldnât say Tiwa Savage just swooped in. Sheâs been someone who has been doing music for a long time â¦<br><br>
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I mean in the Nigerian system.<br><br>
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You have to understand that music comes from a long while back. This repertoire is on her profile. If you see someone that has been signed on Sony Music as a song writer for five years. Someone who has done competitions, she tried to compete in X factor and you saw the pain when she was turned down. She just deserves a break, and besides, sheâs a hard worker. Sheâs talented and a fantastic person. She was around for my birthday and she was like Iâm going to come and eat jollof rice and she tweeted it âGoldie, your rice rocksâ. Tiwa is like the sweetest female artiste. You cannot hate on her. You have to love her. For all, I think she deserves all she gets.<br><br>
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Are you going to be doing collaborations with her?<br><br>
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We have spoken about it severally, weâre just looking for a subject matter.<br><br>
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What do you think itâs going to sound like?<br><br>
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I donât know, but we are just looking for a proper subject matter that would be true to me and true to her.<br><br>
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We hear you have a lot of money and thatâs why you have gone so far in the industry. You have got all these fantastic fashion peopleâ¦<br><br>
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I donât think itâs about money. I think itâs about talent and about people loving your work. There are people who are rich and have tried singing, but nobody knows who they are, so itâs not about money.<br><br>
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What would you say about your relationship with people in the industry? Do you think that has helped make you a bigger and more successful artiste or a less successful artiste?<br><br>
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What exactly are you asking?<br><br>
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Iâm asking if you have a very good relationship with other artistes in the industry.<br><br>
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Oh yes! I do. Iâm very polite with everybody. Everybody is always polite and we all understand and appreciate each other and thatâs what counts. Unfortunately, I would love to have more time to spend with people, but I donât have enough time. Throughout last year, I think I saw my dad just once. Thatâs how little time I have to spend with even my family.<br><br>
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What do you think about Dâbanjâs recent utterances about the âOccupy Nigeriaâ protest that went down?<br><br>
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Its unfortunate. You know, what I have realised is that there are lots of things that are wrong in this country and lots that are right, but unfortunately, we dwell on the wrong ones. Dâbanj interviewed our President when he was campaigning. He had his view, so did so many. Dâbanj, in his own way, is trying to satisfy his conscience. Nobody knows what he is going through, and I feel as outsiders we shouldnât judge based on what he says. I canât judge him because I donât know him or his mental stateâ¦<br><br>
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What would you have done differently?<br><br>
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Under what circumstances?<br><br>
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If you had to interview the Presidentâ¦<br><br>
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First of all, I am an artiste. I would not have interviewed the President, maybe if I was a presenter, I would, but I am an artiste and my job is to pass my message across to people through my music. My job is not to interview the president, so we cannot compare because it probably would not have happened.<br><br>
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                <title><![CDATA[TIWA SAVAGE SIGNS A DEAL WITH PEPSI - @yz]]></title>
                <link>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/627/tiwa-savage-signs-a-deal-with-pepsi</link>
                <guid>https://itembo.com/yz/blog/627</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[ R&amp;B-Pop singer and first lady of MAVIN RECORDS  Tiwa Savage has landed a major endorsement deal with beverage company Pepsi, a deal we are told is worth a couple of millions of Naira. We are told that the endorsement deal was sealed with Tiwa's current management 323 Entertainment headed by Tunji T-Billz Balogun about a month ago. The deal sees the 32-year-old follow the likes of pop singer Ashionye who was endorsed as the face of âPepsi Lightâ back in 2007.<br><br>
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âYea, the deal is true, I can confirm that but thatâs all I can say for nowâ, Balogun told NET in a phone conversation. Balogun later explained he signed a non-disclosure agreement with the parties involved. âIâm still surprise how the news got out so soonâ, he added.<br><br>
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Thereâs no announcement yet from Pepsi. But an insider tells us thereâs the possibility that another Nigerian pop star will be joining Tiwa at Pepsi.<br><br>
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Meanwhile itâs big things popping for Tiwa who just yesterday, was announced as a new signee under top notch producer Don Jazzyâs new label outfit, MAVIN Records.<br><br>
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