waka art

The Waka EP by rapper Efa signed to Bayo Omisore’s Jus’ Kiddin is  here. Last week, the single off he EP titled ‘Green light’ was released and within an hour of release, the hashtag #TheWakaEP trended in Lagos.

The five track EP is now available for free download. Click here: Efa - Waka EP feat. Big Foot (715) You can download one by one or all at once

Listen ‘Ring on your finger’ ft. Yemi Alade:

Number one feat. Jemal

Beyonce at VMA

Beyonce had informed Access Hollywood that she was pregnant during the week. The singer confirmed it as she appeared on the red carpet of the MTV Video Music awards with baby bump.

Beyoncé, 29, whose hits include “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” first appeared on the red carpet, posed for photographers and used her arms to outline the baby bump her long gown.

She later performed her song “Love On Top,” telling the audience to stand up and saying, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.” At the end, she took off her jacket, smiled broadly and rubbed her tummy.

In the audience, Jay-Z was congratulated by Kanye West and he gave Beyoncé a big wave.

This will be the first child from the Grammy and multi-platinum selling artiste who tied the knot with rapper Jay Z back in 2008.

Mercy Johnson in her white satin gown

After so many reports that the wedding of star actress, Mercy Johnson might not hold as scheduled for Saturday August 27, 2011, the glamorous wedding ceremony however took place at Christ Embassy Church Headquarters located in Oregun area of Lagos.

The wedding which was presided over by Pastor Tony Obiazi amidst tight security started some minutes after 12pm. The wedding had been announced to commence by 11 am.

Finally, the Edo Prince, Odianose Henry Okojie and his bride, Mercy Johnson were pronounced husband and wife after many controversies that trailed the wedding. The bride was dressed in a white Satin wedding gown and arrived in a white Hummer Jeep accompanied by four bodyguards and her father, Chief Johnson.

The traditional wedding ceremony held on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Nollywood actress’ family home in Oke Odan, Gospel Village, Iyano Isashi, Okoko, Lagos State.

The couple

Mercy Johnson strikes a pose

M.J.'s make up session

Wizkid and Banky W

Reports of a two month old baby by UNiversity of Legon undergraduate is not slowing down the singe Wizkid as he has earned the respect of world renowned singer and producer, Akon. It is gathered the romance has been on for a very long time as the lovers were already an item.

Mentored by Banky W, Wizkid is gradually getting international recognition and this will soon transform to more financial reward. Senegalese International act, Akon has remixed Don’t Dull, one of the songs on his debut album. The song which was produced by Akon himself is a masterpiece. Even though the song is not yet made available for public consumption, the song will soon be one of the played songs on different radio stations across Nigeria, we gather.

Mr Tee

Mr Tee of d’Supremes is back with a new single featuring and produced by Shogon [who worked with rapper Vector on his debut album 'State of Surprise']. Mr Tee packed enough lyrics on this record to move anything.

d’Supremes consist of rapper Tito ‘Mr Tee’ Ejaife and Austin ‘Steen Prof’ Aleoghena … The Single is from Mr Tee featuring and produced by Shogun [who worked closely with Vector on 'State of Surprise'] titled ‘Tete’. d’Supremes’ debut album is titled ‘Who be fool?’ with the hit record and chart topping ’1PM’ produced by Dokta Frabz, a release date would be announced soon..

Listen:

Download: Mr. Tee - Tete feat. Shogon (250)

Bracket with Tuface.

Contrary to screaming headlines in one of the popular dailies some weeks ago, alleging that all was not well with the once blossoming relationship between Bracket and P-Square; the duo have responded via a press statement retorting that there is no iota of truth in the report and as such should be disregarded by all Bracket, P-Square fans and music enthusiasts alike.

Mr. Nwachukwu Mamah, the C. E. O of Ape Planet (Bracket’s Record Label) expressed his shock and disappointment at the report. “I do not know the source or basis for that malicious report and they never even attempted to contact us to confirm the story. It is just a mere fiction of the writer’s imagination. I can assure you that all is well between P-Square and Bracket and it will remain so for a long time” he said. Speaking on Bracket’s participation at the just concluded P-Square’s spectacular Invasion concert; their manager Nazy sighted it as a clear indicator that all is well and rosy between both artistes and all parties concerned. It would be recalled that Bracket gave an outstanding performance with their popular high life tune; Ada Owerri at the P-Square album concert.

Also, the same marketing arrangement [three marketers for an album project, Also J Martins' forthcoming album would get] for P Square’s album would be employed for the duo’s Cupid Stories album which would be released on September 5th.

Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy took offence with the spoof that called himself and the Mo’Hits team a new recruits into the Illuminati cult as he tweeted the following on social networking site, Twitter:

@DONJAZZY (Michael Collins)
hahahahahaha this is the dumbest story i have ever read. guys pls read. i don laff tire bit.ly/qr6Fk9

DONJAZZY Michael Collins
its stories like this about me that makes me doubt that the shit exists in the first place. bit.ly/qr6Fk9 hisssss.

DONJAZZY Michael Collins
instead of the idiot to say they want promo for their site. RT @Ekpedekumoebila: Who’s d fool behind dat?! *SMH*

The story read:

Finally there is incontrovertible proof that Nigerian superstar entertainer, D’Banj, and other members of Mo’Hits record label headed by prolific producer, Don Jazzy, are 100% confirmed members of the uber-evil secret cult, the Illuminati.

The undeniable evidence was provided by artistes of the record label themselves, causing Nigerians to philosophically comment that ‘they have used their own hands to do themselves.’

The evidence in question is a video clip produced by the record label in which D’Banj, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Wande Coal and an unidentified man dance like gay men to D’Banjs’ new hit single, Oliver Twist.

Dr Zen Solonso, a Zen expert and an expert on everything Illuminati, analysed the video and exposed all the hidden Illuminati symbols in it.

According to him, one of the biggest objectives of the Illuminati is to turn everybody gay – this is why their known members like Kanye West, dress like Gay men. It would be recalled that D’Banj and Don Jazzy have recently signed up to Kanye Wests’ record label.

In the group’s Oliver Twist video, they did not only dance like gay men, they also invite people to record their own Oliver videos and post it to them at oliver@mohitsrecords.com. And they even further enticed people with thousands of dollars that will be paid to the best video.

Already there are lots of videos on Youtube showing young people, both boys and girls, dancing like gay men to the Oliver Twist song.

Dr Solonso also pointed out that in the group’s video Don Jazzy is wearing what looks like chequered trousers.

“This alternating pattern of white and black squares is the Illuminati’s mind control method,” he said.

Indeed, according to the expert, the song’s catchy tune and highly danceable sound is down to Don Jazzy’s pants.

Dr Solonso also pointed out that at some point in the video the unidentified man walks across the camera, holding a red bag and what looks like an enchanted horn.

Finally, the expert drew attention to the sound speakers and other electronic equipment arranged to spell the word ILLUMINATI behind the artistes as they dance like gay men.

This, according to him, is the strongest evidence that the video, the song, and the invitation for people to film their own Oliver Twist videos are nothing but an Illuminati plot to turn Nigerians gay.

Yvonne Nelson

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is billed to be the Master of Ceremony at Mercy Johnson’s wedding, while Ghanaian movie star, Yvonne Nelson is the Chief bridesmaid and Kenneth Kadiri is the best man.

The traditional wedding is expected to take place at Iyana Iba, at the residence of the Johnsons on Friday 26th August amidst tight security while reception takes place at 10 Degree Event Centre.

Mercy Johnson‘s wedding to Prince Odianose Okojie is two days away, this Saturday and gist going around is that Christ Embassy is no longer in support of the wedding because of the controversy surrounding the wedding. However, seem like the traditional wedding is still going to hold. See picture of what the wedding invitation looks like below.

The IV

Jerrilyn @ "Stop Rape" Concert Launches in Monrovia

West African idol, Jerrilyn Mulbah as previously reported by several Nigerian media outlets is working on a ground breaking video for her singles. We gather that the Liberian-born singer who now lives in Nigeria with her daughter would be working with Fliptyce, who produced the favourite ‘Chop my money’ track on P Square’s The Invasion…

She was part of the top five finalist in the edition that saw Timi Dakilo emerge as winner and Omawumi as runners up. Fours years after the West African Idols, she released two singles titled ‘Molejo’ and ‘Mr DJ’ which were produced by Kiss Music Studios producer, Meka E and written by Jerrilyn and Dipo Abdul for Miss Dynamite Entertainment.

It is gathered that a new song has been recorded with Fliptyce and following from Flip’s growing list of hit records from Faze’s I’m in the mood to Danny Young’s Oju ti tiwon, a record that’s bound to grow on listeners is what it has been described by a witness at the recording session. SHe would also be working with Samklef and Jay Sleek in weeks before the video shoot planned for later in the year. Video would be directed by Taiwo Badex who just arrived from France where we are informed he went to take professional courses, He was also a former editor with the TV channel, Soundcity. He would be directing the video for Mr DJ, which promises to be a true dance video as choreography for the video has been ongoing for weeks now.

After Mr. DJ, another two videos would be shot.

Download: Jerrilyn Mulbah - Mr DJ (133)

Download: Jerrilyn Mulbah - Molejo (95)

Taruwa

What started out as a forum where arts lovers could come strip down, relax and express their
talent with no pretence; evolved into a regular show that is celebrating its hundredth episode
come August 30, 2011. TARUWA started out on August 21st 2007 as a platform for young
budding poets, spoken word artistes, actors, comedians, instrumentalists, and singers etc to
express themselves and slowly evolved into an avenue for groundbreaking, fresh and
promising talent. The show’s progress led the team to launching a quarterly publication -
“TARUWA – The Magazine”.

In its bid to encourage up and coming talent, Taruwa fused performances from the “known”
and the “unknown; slowly making it the place showcase talent as well as network with fast
rising and already established talents. TARUWA also provided a platform of engagement and
unwinding for journalists, publishers, producers and other special service providers who are
forces to reckon with in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Artistes like Mode9, Djinee, Snatcha of Rooftop MCs, Wale Dizzy, Obiwon, Spoken word artiste Sage, Idols West Africa’s
Omawumi, Eric and Jodie make up the list of Taruwa’s diverse talent breed; Rapper Jude MI
Abage first performed “safe” at Taruwa – a song he had written a night before the event.
Celebrity figures who can easily be identified as Taruwa regulars include alternate soul artiste
Bez Idakula, Top 90.9 radio personality Tosyn Bucknor, Amstel Malta Box office winner and
actor OC ukeje, renowned stage act Lala Akindoju, and producer Cobhams Asuquo.

Attributing a lot to the success of the show, Lydia Idakula Sobogun, CEO of Gbagyichild and
convener of the event states “Taruwa is one of the only events where you can just come up and express
yourself. When we started, you could just walk up to the organiser or host and put your name on the list
to perform no matter who you are… There are some of those kinds of events now; some inspired by
Taruwa, some not. But I’m glad for them, because there are so many talented people out there and not
enough stages for them.”

Taruwa has easily evolved into a breeding hub for new talent discovery; holding at the Bogobiri
House every last Tuesday of the month and converging a positive and art endearing audience,
Taruwa’s Hundreth anniversary goes a long way to show the increased need for special
purpose art and culture promotion avenues to be created and harnessed in Nigeria. Taruwa can
also boast of launching out new age career artistes such singer Bez Idakula, writer/ poet Chiedu
Ifeozo, and singer Gboyega Dada etc; amidst a whole lot of names.

Speaking on the future of Taruwa as well as other projects, Lydia Idakula Sobogun stated there
are a lot of projects in the pipelines which would be unveiled soon; “We’ve been recording and
compiling Taruwa into what would be an unplugged TV program and currently in talks with several TV
houses. We’ll be going on air soon by God’s grace. Taruwa’s parent company Gbagyichild Entertainment
is also looking into other projects. We’ve just concluded a photography exhibition in Abuja which was
very successful, and we’re also working on the next issue of the Taruwa Magazine which is due out in
October.”

This event will feature amazing performances from alternative soul artiste Bez, Rockband
Threadstone, Inyanya, poetry from Sage Hasson, Jeffrey Plumbline, a surprise duet by
Ibiyemi and Lydia; Isebiama, Tolu from MTN Project Fame, Ese Peters. It will be strictly
amazing performances as usual; the host for the evening will be Snatcha of the Rooftop MCs.