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D'banj, The Mo'hits lead act has just been confirmed for yet another international gig - this time it's the 2012 Barclaycard Wireless Festival which holds at the Hyde Park, London, on Saturday, July, 7 2012. According to announcements made by organizers, the festival will be headlined by Young Money rapper Drake and pop princess Rihanna who will be performing on July 7 and 8 respectively.

[color=orange]The exciting line up of other acts performing alongside Drake include fellow label mate Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, D’banj and others. Rihanna will share the stage the following day with UK pop singer Jessie J, J Cole, Pit Bull and others.

D’banj recently performed along with his Mo’Hits crew at the ‘Mo’hits Live In New York’ on February 19. D’banj will also be performing at the BBC Hackney Weekend 2012 in London come June 23 and 24.

[color=orange]With back-to-back performances on important stages, interesting cameos, and features in major media like the New York Times, D’Banj now has one leg in; as he works to penetrate the mainstream international music markets. The coming months will determine how, when and if he’ll get his whole body in.

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Source: Nigerian Entertainment Today

Like always nothing short of the best is expected from the cool twins (P-Square).



The video was shot in multiple locations including in the club scenes, very expensive video, The Okoye brothers must have spent a fortune on this one. Chopping their money Akon did what he knows how to do best and Mister May D, the first signed artiste to Square Records shows us what makes him special. Lovely video from P-Square and good directing skills from Jude "Engees" Okoye and Ben Marc. Watch, comment, rate, and subscribe.

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Chocolate City has added to their team Mr Hakeem Bello Osagie as its chairman. This was made known through their website. Mr Hakeem holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School, a law degree from Cambridge University and an M.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar. He started his career as a petroleum economist and a lawyer. For over three decades, he has been a key player in the Nigerian economy through his participation in several businesses in the private sector particularly in the energy, finance and telecommunications sectors. Mr Osagie joins chocolate city board members which include: Yahaya Maikori, Paul Okeugo and Audu Maikori.

Until recently,[color=orange] he has served as the Chairman of the board of directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc. one of the largest commercial banks in Nigeria. He is also the founder and former Chairman of First Securities Discount House, Nigeria’s leading money markets and treasury bill trading financial services firm, in which the IFC is an equity investor.

[color=orange]Currently he sits as Chairman of Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Ltd (‘EMTS’), a mobile telephone operator that operates in Nigeria under the ‘Etisalat’ brand as well the Abuja Investment Company.

Chocolate City Group CEO Audu Maikori said: “As Chocolate City enters this new phase of global expansion and rolls out next generation services for its artists, clients and media partners we are very pleased to welcome Mr. Hakeem Osagie an entrepreneur par excellence who shares our passion and vision of creating a world class entertainment brand. He will bring to Chocolate City years of vast international experience, relationships and a uniquely successful track record in global business excellence plus invaluable guidance as we execute our objective of building the leading entertainment brand in Africa”.

[color=orange]The Chocolate City Group is comprised of three companies -Chocolate City Music (home to artistes like Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Brymo, Dj Caise and MI (who is also a Director of the subsidiary) amongst others-Chocolate City Media and Chocolate City Movies which is currently headed by Katung Aduwak.

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This year's Grammy Awards, the 54th edition of the show, is set to showcase several of the world's most recognizable stars, and reward those who have made their mark in music across the world, from the U.S, Asia & Europe, through to Africa. However, when the show goes down on Sunday February 12, one nominee who will not be gracing the hugely anticipated event is Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti.

[color=orange]Kuti’s sister Yeni tells us via SMS that Femi, who’s nominated in the Best World Music Category, is not shunning the awards as is being reported, but that the afrobeat giant would not be attending the awards because ‘he would be too disappointed if he goes and he doesn’t win’.

Femi’s nomination is for his album ‘Africa for Africa’, released under the Knitting Factory Records imprint.

[color=orange]Despite Femi’s opinion, though, Yeni, who was a dancer in Femi’s positive Force band, before stepping down to manage the New Afrikan Shrine on a day-to-day, says she hopes he wins. She told our reporter, this evening, that the duo of Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye of Kennis Music, who will be attending the event, have kindly agreed to accept the award on his behalf, should the Afrobeat singer win.

Femi Kuti, son of late Afro Beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, received his first Grammy nomination in 2003 under the best world music album category, with his ‘Fight to Win’ album. He lost out to Panamanian Ruben Blades. He also recorded another nomination in 2010 but US banjo player Bela Fleck eventually walked away with the award.

[color=orange]His recent nomination sees him up against Latin/Roots music band AfroCubism, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Malian band Tinariwen.

This year, the total number of categories for the Grammys was cut from 109 to 78 after a major overhaul last year.

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D'banj's Oliver twist video is on the way. AfrobeatsUK teams up with Eddie Kadi and gets an EXCLUSIVE access pass to Dbanj's 'Oliver Twist' Video Shoot. One thing to watch out for or expect is a video with GIRLS lol.



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The NAWTI video by Olu Maintain has shown the kind of taste he has. The video has received over a hundred thousand views in less than a week. Finding out who the NAWTI girl from the video everyone is asking about lead us to this sexy, self-proclaimed socialite, who claims she runs Los Angeles. Don’t let that surprise you though, because Natalie Nunn’s has a fiercely competitive side to her. Her biography wouldn't be complete without including the actresses' love for competition. Growing up, her competitive side sparked a natural talent for athletics. Her success with sports almost matches her success in the reality television world.

[color=orange]Nunn’s senior year on high school, she was awarded the title of most valuable offensive player at Aragorn High School in San Mateo, California; she also played club soccer for the De Anza Force the year they won the 2003 state championship and for the University of Southern California all four years of college. Nunn's athletic biography doesn't stop there though, she ran track in high school too, and competed in the 2002 Junior Olympics.

Off the field, Nunn is just as competitive. Her biography includes a degree from USC, where she double majored in sociology and communications, before returning home to Pleasanton, California to open a boutique. When asked about how she landed a role on the reality television series, she admits, "I hadn't seen the first few seasons but heard about the show. I sent a tape, and they had me come down for interviews. I went through the process but didn't give up. I was honest when I auditioned — it was just me.”

[color=orange]Nunn says filming the season 4 series of “The Bad Girls Club” was unforgettable. "It's entertainment,” she says. “It is my life, but at the same time it's an experience. People will love or hate you, and it's like the country we live in — freedom of speech. I have no regrets. It was a great learning experience."

Nunn and the team did a good job with the NAWTi video. [color=orange]Watch The NAWTI Video Below



Pictures Of Natalie




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Irving Plaza comes alive on Sunday, February 19, 2012 as head of the Mo’hit clan; D’banjand members of his crew plan an A-list performance to the grand taste of live and rich Nigerian pop music. The concert put together by Live Nation in collaboration with Mo’Hits, is powered by US loudspeaker company Klipsch and is sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), MTN and Arik Air.

[color=orange]The February 19 gig will mark D’banj’s first major performance in the big apple. Back in August 2011, the Mo’Hits treated their fans in the UK to a concert which had a surprise guest performance from Kanye West and last December, the crew staged the annual Koko concert in Lagos also featuring performances from the Mo’Hits All Stars as well as Tiwa Savage, eLDee, Wizkid and Davido.

The 2011BET Award winner recently shot the video for his hit single ‘Oliver’ which features a host of US celebs; and just this week, the label released the video for the ‘Entertainer’ track of his last album.

The Live Nation tour, we’re told, is an important step for the ambitious act, as he works further to break into the mainstream international music scene and plant his feet firmly on the soil of international show business.

Source: Vanguard News

John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey was attacked again on Tuesday by suspected assassins. The unfortunate incident took place near a petrol station on Agidinbgbi Road, Lagos, Nigeria. PM news has reported that Daddy Showkey has been attacked by people suspected to be hired assassins. Barely a year now, gunmen stormed his Alagbole home killing one of his aides. Narrating his ordeal to P.M.NEWS, the Ajegunle Soldier said he was on his way to the petrol station when he noticed that two men on a motorcycle were riding behind him.

[color=orange] “On getting to the petrol station, I joined the queue to buy some fuel, and suddenly a young man appeared beside me and informed me that my vehicle (a Toyota Landrover LR3), had a flat tyre. Though I suspected foul play, I decided to come down and fulfill all righteousness.
“But immediately I got down from the vehicle one of the men said, sewo niyen, meaning: ‘you are the one’, and shot at me twice.

Showkey added: “When the shots missed me, I engaged him in a fight and his partner came to his aid and opened fire on me again, which also did not hit me.

[color=orange]“They later managed to escape. While I was being attacked, motorists who were at the station to buy fuel all fled when they heard the gunshots,” the musician stated.

He later reported the incident at Alausa Police Station. He suspected that the two men who had trailed him on the motorcycle actually carried out the attack.

The Ajegunle Soldier told P.M.NEWS that he was surprised that some people would want him dead. “I’m not involved in any shady business, I am a musician and I do other businesses outside Nigeria. I know say God dey,” he said.

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Christian Doherty aka Christian has signed a contract with telecommunication giants, Glo, as its new Glo ambassador. Christian is the latest winner of season 3 TV music show, Glo Naija Sings; this is in fulfillment of the promises made by the giant company that the winner of the show will go home with a prize money of 100,000 USD, a Toyota RAV 4, Glo ambassadorship and a recording contract.

[color=orange]To fulfill their promise Globacom’s management at a brief ceremony held recently at the Victoria Island headquarters, presented Christian with his prize car, a brand new Toyota RAV 4.

Speaking at the occasion, Globacom’s Head of Corporate Sales, Kamal Shonibare, said that Globacom was delighted that a lot of talented youths took part in the show which saw Christian as the eventual winner. He said Glo will continue to give abundant opportunities to youths to showcase their talents through the Glo Naija Sings platform and urged Christian to make good use of the opportunities ahead of him to further develop his talent and music career.

[color=orange]Christian on his part expressed gratitude to Glo and MNET Africa for giving him and other contestants the opportunity to showcase their talents. He said the experience and exposure he had from the show has not only made his dream come true but had put him on the path to succeed as a professional.

“I am most grateful to Globacom for giving me this unique opportunity, not only to achieve my dreams but to ensure that I am on the path to huge professional success. I intend to be a worthy ambassador of the Glo brand, not only in Nigeria but across the world,” he said.

[color=orange]Christian also urged Nigerians to watch out for his debut single ‘Diz Kind Love’ which would soon be released.

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Directed by the famous Clarence Peters, MayD releases the video for "Sound Track". MayD is an artist signed to Square Records, which is also the record label for the famous twins P-Square. The video features Retta and the twins who appeared briefly. MayD is no doubt a rising star and he can be recognized for his work on Kel’s “Too Fine”, Show Dem Camp‘s “Farabale”. Enjoy

[color=orange]Enjoy MayD’s Sound Track Video


[color=orange]Watch Farabale SDC ft MayD


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