Trybe Records Acquires Limousine For Artistes

Trybe Records CEO, Mr Lanre Dabiri popularly known as eLDee The Don recently purchased a Cadillac Escalade limousine for his newly signed Trybe Records artistes.



eLDee posted a few pictures on instagram and twitter earlier this week, and the caption on one of the photos reads- "Newly acquired TrybeLimo, Nightlife in Lagos will never be the same for TeamTrybe".



When asked about why Trybe Records would make such a huge investment, he said “the management felt the need for their artistes to be conveyed in style, and also to ensure their safety as responsible drinkers by providing a chauffeur to ensure nobody ever drives under the influence”.



Trybe Records founded by eLDee The Don over a decade ago has in the last nine months signed over five artistes on the label. Aside K9 and Sojay who were winners of the Top Talent Reality Show organized by Trybe Records and immediately signed on Trybe Records last year, the likes of versatile producer- Sarz, gifted singer and producer, Sheyman, talented rapper- Eva, song bird- Aramide and lyriscist- Rukus have been signed on Trybe Records.

Terry G and Waconzy chop off their dreadlocks!

Terry G and Waconzy opt for a new look…

It’s the ‘Chop your dreads off’ season in the Nigerian entertainment industry and a few of our beloved entertainers are keeping with the trend. Pop singers Terry G and Waconzy recently shared new photos of themselves spotting a new look – they’ve both shaved their locks off!

Waconzy calls his new look ‘Waconzy 2.0‘; he went an extra mile by adding a blonde tinge to his hair. Mr Ginjah on the other opted for a very low Mo’Hawk look.

It started with Faze last year who went for a more ‘serene’ look. He was followed by Timaya. The most recent to follow the trend is comedian Basketmouth although he didn’t go for a complete shave-off.

So why are our dreaded stars chopping their locks off? Some would point out that it might have to do with the artiste’s way of re-branding. ‘New album on the way means – new image, new look, something to talk about’, a publicist tells us.

So what do you think about their new look?

MUSIC: RRRoyal - Call My Name + Bo Shokoto Azonto + Voom!

Rrroyal who is a graduate of University of Lagos is a versatile rapper,songwriter,dancer and infact an entertainer! Born on the 20th of April,the rising artist is known for her playful,raunchy and bold lyrics. She's got 3 banging mixtapes out now which she says will be titled "Oshi_Lo_Lyk mixtape".
"I'm err bit of yo fantasy" she says. Well,you have a listen and be the judge of that!

CALL MA NAME (DOWNLOAD)
BO SHOKOTO AZONTO (DOWNLOAD) 
VOOM! (DOWNLOAD)

            

MUSIC: Yung Ginut - My darling

Born Babatunde Omoniyi – Ojo. Nigerian Born, hails from Ekiti State. Born and bred in the big heart of Lagos. Rapper, Song writer. Having done single's like  ‘KILL IT ’ ft SIDEONE, MAYAN ft SIDEONE, ORIETIPE, After doing all this he has just released and closely followed another hit single 'My Darling' which featured Act Capital Skillz. 

My Darling.
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Keri Hilson to perform at Abuja beauty pageant

Few days ago, American singer-song writer, Keri Hilson wrote a short note on her twitter page, informing her Nigerian fans of her readiness to visit the country for the third time, in November.

 ‘I love Africa…but you already know that’ and followed that up with: ‘Back to Nigeria in November, I’ve done Lagos, I’ve done Calabar and I’m the ambassador of Cross River State. Performing in Abuja this time’, she tweeted.

NET  has gathered that the singer will be headlining the 2012 edition of the annual ‘Face of Sofa’ pageant holding in November in Abuja..

According to the organisers, the show will take place on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Abuja International Conference Center, and will play host to players in the entertainment field as well as supporters of charity.

The pageant which is in its second edition is organised ‘to find a beautiful and unique lady who would drive the charity events sponsored by the Sofa Lounge’.

Zaaki takes time off marriage troubles

A rare photo of Zaaki Azzay without his customary Black and White striped head warmer

For over 2 decades, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing Nigerian musician Zaaki Azzay donning a white and black striped head warmer.

The embattled singer posted this picture on Facebook, Sunday, September 23, 2012 , taking off his cap for the first time in many years – giving us something else to talk about, apart from his on-going bitter separation from his wife?

Zaaki, a Tiv (Benue) native has often explained that his white and black head warmer is a way of honouring his ancestors -he’ll definitely need them to come to his aid now, with all the allegations coming from his wife…

MUSIC: Rapper Alaye switches to R&B on new single ‘Play away’

Sleek rapper Alaye is back with a new single titled ‘Play away‘ accompanied with a video under the joint Storm 360/Sugakane arrangement

The rapper gives us a new feel as he switches to singing. You like?

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Iyanya duets with Angolan pop star Cabo Snoop

Pop singer Iyanya has collaborated with Angolan pop artiste Cabo Snoop.

The duet which remains untitled for now was recorded in London shortly after both artistes performed at the ‘Africa Unplugged’ concert which also featured the likes of Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, 2face Idibia, Ghana’s Sarkodie and a host of other African acts.

‘The song will be owned by both parties, we are looking at possibly shooting a video for it too‘, Iyanya’s manager, Ubi Franklin disclosed to NET.

There is no release date for the song yet. Iyanya, his manager says, will not be releasing any more singles until December.

His second album is due in April 2013.

Iyanya recently released the video for his new single ‘Ur waist‘. It was directed by Clarence Peters.

M.I and Naeto C in first ever performance of ‘Bartender’

For the first time ever, Nigerian rappers M.I and Naeto C will be performing the 2012 Hennessy Artistry theme song ‘Bartender’ at the at Deuces Nightclub this Friday, September 28.

The headliners who say they had a very interesting time working together, recording this year’s theme song until now had only collaborated once before – on DJ Neptune’s ‘1,2,3’ remix which also featured the late Dagrin. ‘Bartender’, produced by Tee-Y Mix, is their first joint effort. 

‘Me and my brother, Naeto C are set to give our fans and Hennessy lovers a really good time at Deuces’, the short black boy says. ‘We are ready to deliver a world class Hennessy party this Friday so come out and get ready to be blown away!’, Naeto promises.

Right before the hugely anticipated party with M.I and Naeto C this Friday, September 26, 2012, Hypertek signee and 2Face’s protégé, Dammy Krane and Flowssick will shut down Aura in Victoria Island on Wednesday, September 26th for another leg of the Hennessy Artistry club tour.

Since the Hennessy Artistry club Tour kicked off on August 31, Hennessy has toured Port Harcourt, Calabar, Abuja and Lagos, with some of the most promising acts of 2012.

Other supporting acts for the club tour include: Dammy Krane, Flowssick, Burna Boy, Rayce, Ms Jaie, L.O.S and Tunde Ednut.

Fally Ipupa’s Lagos concert cancelled

Fally Ipupa and J Martins perform at an MTV event in Lagos…Both acts were to reunite at the Africa Unity concert which has now been cancelled

The African Unity concert, featuring Fally Ipupa, JMartins, Ara and other acts has been cancelled.

The event which was scheduled to hold on Sunday September 30, at The Harbour Point, in Victoria Island, Lagos, has now been put off, according to the organisers, Effrakata Entertainment.

The event was planned as a pre-independence concert featuring live performances from several Nigerian acts and their friends from nearby countries, led by the beloved Fally Ipupa.

‘I’ve been close to D’banj from day one’ Ikechukwu explains

The closure of Mo’ HIts label resulted into a lot of things including the split of the label acts. While Don Jazzy gained the support of the trio of Wande Coal, Dr SID and D’Prince, D’banj was left with his brother, K Switch, hype man Special Ed and rapper, Ikechukwu who was a major affiliate

While K Switch and Special Ed’s decisions are understandable, that of Ikechukwu has remained a mystery to many especially as a lot of people had perceived him to be a friend of producer Don Jazzy, who is responsible for his ‘Wind Am Well‘ hit track. Ikechukwu had also fallen out with D’banj, leading to a bitter quarell before both rec0nciled.

But both acts have remained close, especially following the Mo’Hits brouhaha. Apart from Naeto C, who is one of D’Banj’s closest friends, Ikechukwu we’re told, is one of the few other D’banj colleagues ‘in whom he’s well pleased’.

 He was present when D’banj made his first post Mo Hits split performance on Friday June 8, 2012, during the Benin leg of Star Trek, which also marked D’banj’s 32nd birthday. And he’s since joined him for many other gigs here and abroad.

‘I have heard a lot about my relationship with D’banj. Some people call me his houseboy, bouncer, and the rest, but let me say this, I have been close to D’banj since day one. The first time I saw him was at Obi Asika’s house, when he was about signing to Storm Records…and if you’re observant, you would have discovered that we have similar features; he’s lepa just like me and we have same swagger. So we’ve created some kind of bond right from time which I was not opportuned to share with Don Jazzy. I only find people that find me, simple! Those that I am important to are those that are important to me. I am just chilling with D’banj and now that he’s making a stand abroad, it’s going to be stupid of me not to utilize the situation he already has. So, we are not just friends, we are also doing business’, Ikechukwu said in a recent interview.

PHOTO: Genevieve chilling with no weave or make up on

‘You still look gorgeous’  Genevieve tells Genevieve

You’ll admit it’s quite rare to see Genevieve Nnaji without rocking one form of hair extension or the other but the Nollywood diva surprised everyone  recently when she Instagramed a picture of herself without any weave or makeup on!

‘Hair on or off‘, the photo’s caption read. Longtime Genny fans won’t be very surprised though – they’ll testify they’ve seen this look, some years back, way before the 33-year-old made it big in Nollywood.

So tell us, do you like Genevieve’s natural look?

Baba Suwe to shoot movie on NDLEA ordeal

Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe is set to commence shooting of a movie which will  capture his much publicized ordeal with the NDLEA.

This will be his first movie production after he was pronounced a free man and released from the claw of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) which detained him for over 24 days over allegations of drug trafficking.

‘There is a film I am working on right now but whether I plan to do a movie on that matter, I will say yes. Maybe in the future though many people have contacted me to do a movie but I am still taking my time and God’s  willing, I shall visit that matter as soon as I can get myself together’, the actor told Channels TV.

Meanwhile, the actor continues his battle with the NDLEA. He is set to appear at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division on October 19, on stay of execution of the judgement of Justice Yetunde Idowu of a Lagos High Court, who ordered the agency to pay N25m to the actor as compensation for detaining him  unduly.

Sisters from another mother – Omawumi and Waje cover Y! Magazine

Nigerian music divas Omawumi and Waje have covered the current edition of Y! Magazine.
The talented singers are often referred as sisters because they’re extremely close and fond of one another.
Both women are single and have a daughter each. The powerful vocalists and have collaborated twice – on ‘Xmas jolification’ and ‘Explain’.
They were recently spotted at 2face Idibia’s 37th birthday held at Club Rumours, Ikeja.

Waje and Omawumi at 2face Idibia’s 37th birthday…

MUSIC: Oritse Femi – Religion War + Omo Toh Shan + Tomorrow ft Reminisce

Oritse Femi is known for his conscious indigenous sound. He uses music as a tool to criticize the government and sing about the reality of the average Nigerian youth on the streets. Past hits like “Mercies of the Lord” and “Better” are 2 of several songs that carry such message. His new album “The Musical Taliban” is now in stores. As usual, he puts out some conscious songs and mixes it up with a few commercial/party tunes. I’ve attached 3 of ‘em; “Religion War”, “Omo Toh Shan” and “Tomorrow” (featuring Reminisce), to this post. If you love that Ajegunle/Warri street sound then this one’s for you. Cop that “The Musical Taliban” album from the nearest roadside vendor asap!

Religion War [DOWNLOAD]
Omo Toh Shan [DOWNLOAD]
Tomorrow ft Reminisce [DOWNLOAD]