Wednesday 30 April 2014

[Music] : Terry G - Terry G

Terry G, King of the street Is Back with a new joint Titled ''Terry G''..Listen and share your thought!!!

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[Music] : Dammy Krane – Throw Back

It’s safe to say that Dammy Krane has become one of the most recognizable,
young talents in Nigeria today. His unique sound and distinctive style of music have given fans an insatiable thirst for his songs.

He is giving fans a teaser from his highly anticipated debut album by dropping this new track Throw Backahead of his album release date. With Throw Back,Dammy Krane delivers high energy and a catchy Fuji vibe that his fans have come to love and expect from him. However, the song also goes beyond that. Giving audiences pleasantly nostalgic lyrics and tunes, both the young and old will absolutely love this song.

Dammy Krane’s anticipated and highly requested debut album THE ENTERKRANER which will be released under Hypertek Digital/960Music, is expected to drop later this month.

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[Music] : Davido & Mafikizolo - Tchelete

Davido and Mafikizolo releases the official Song titled ''Tchelete'' Meaning Good Life....Listen and share your thought!!

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Tuesday 29 April 2014

[Music] : Tipsy – Blush Ft. GT Da Guitarman

Critically acclaimed femcee Tipsy shows her romantic side as she enlists guitar strumming tenor GT Da Guitarman for an amazing number christened “Blush”.

GT’s vocals in this song are everything and Tipsy delivered as always… “Blush” is an emotional love song that is set to capture your attention on first listen.

Must listen!!!

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[Music] : Runtown - Aunty Tolu Ft. Timaya

Runtown, Teamed up with the “Bom Bom” master, Timaya on his new Dancehall meets Afro Pop tune, “Aunty Tolu”. So, get yourself ready for the disco and put on your dancing shoes, Enjoy!

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Abducted schoolgirls allegedly married off for N2,000, moved abroad

OK, here's seriously hoping that this is not true. But according to reports, the 234 girls abducted at Government Girls College on April 15th may have been married off for N2,000 each and may also have been removed from the Nigeria to neighbouring countries like Chad and Cameroon.

Daily trust Report

Most of the 234 Borno schoolgirls in Boko Haram captivity have been ferried abroad to Chad and Cameroon after they were married off to sect members on N2,000 bride price each, an elder told Daily Trust yesterday.
Dr. Pogu Chibok, who is the leader of the Chibok Elders Forum, told Daily Trust yesterday that latest information available to them indicates that most of the girls have been taken to the neighboring Cameroon and Chad by their captors.

He said before they were ferried in canoes across the Lake Chad, a wedding ceremony was conducted at a town on the border with Cameroon where they were married off to Boko Haram militants. Continue...
He said N2,000 was paid as bride price on each of the girls to the specific Boko Haram members who took them from their school and who had assumed “ownership” of the students.

“They ferried them in canoes to Cameroon and Chad republic after they were wedded off to Boko Haram members who bidded (sic) and paid N2,000 each as dowries on their heads,” Bitrus said.
“The dowry was paid to their captors, the very people who abducted them from their school. One of them who married one of the girls took her to a border town close to Cameroon where villagers saw her.”

Following their abduction, the schoolgirls were thought to be first taken to the Boko Haram camps in the notorious Sambisa Forest. Reports later said villagers had seen the girls being conveyed in trucks to other locations.

Bitrus said yesterday: “So many sources have informed us that the girls have been taken to Cameroon. Many villagers said they saw the girls being transported in trucks and then in canoes.
“On Sunday they were taken to Dikwa area where they (Boko Haram) have a camp there. From there they took them to Marte, then Monguno before they were finally ferried in canoes. It was yesterday we got this latest report of them being married off to the insurgents by their captors.”

He said sources in Cameroon told them that most of the girls were now being held at “an area where the Boko Haram operates in Cameroon.”

On whether military authorities were informed about the movements of the girls, Bitrus said: “The military was alerted on Tuesday about two weeks ago when some villagers saw many of the girls being transported in trucks, some with even their school uniforms. The villagers tried calling the senator representing the zone but they couldn’t get him so they went to Bama barracks where they reported the matter.

“At the Bama barracks they were told that they must put it in writing, that that is the military tradition. At that time if the military had intervened they would have stopped them from reaching their destination.

“And the fact that for nearly two weeks we have been talking about this and nothing is being done, then there are questions we have to ask. Nobody did anything.”

Bitrus sobbed as he spoke to our reporter yesterday.
“What is happening with the Nigerian nation? I think we demand some answers. Today it is happening to these unfortunate girls from Chibok, tomorrow it may be somewhere else and that is why all Nigerians must rally around us on this,” he said.

“If these captors are trying to achieve a political point, I think the best thing is for us to try to make sure that they don’t succeed but from all indications they are succeeding due to inaction of government. It is helping these people in achieving their objectives.”
Earlier yesterday, Bitrus spoke to the BBC Hausa radio saying “parents of these girls have been angry that despite the existence of government, there has not been concrete effort from government on the matter.

“Female parents have been crying day and night, because nobody knows what government is doing about the whole issue. All that we read in the papers is that Nigerian Army have done this or that.”
When contacted over claims that the military was informed of the movement of the schoolgirls, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, told Daily Trust: “The concern and anxiety from all quarters is quite understandable. Please be assured that as much as the forces may not disclose details of action being taken to secure the freedom of the girls, every information received on the subject is duly analyzed and acted upon as necessary.

“No information is being ignored in the concerted effort to ensure the safety and freedom of the girls. Just pray for the successful outcome of all efforts please.”

Culled from Daily Trust

Monday 28 April 2014

[Music] : KaySwitch – Ghetto Youth (freestyle)

DB Records act, KaySwitch D’Produkt Returns with a  freestyle featuring CheekyChizzy . This one is called “Ghetto Youth” and it’s laced over Beenie Man’s “Dude” instrumental.

VIDEO : Davido Live in Dakar

Davido was in Dakar Senegal last weekend and here is the outcome ,awesome performance from the young talented artist. Amazing crowd singing every single song after him .

Watch and enjoy!!

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VIDEO: Yemi Alade Performs “Johnny” On Nigerian Idol

Vocal powerhouse Yemi Alade visited the current season of Nigerian Idol where she mentored the contestants and gave electrifying performance of her smash hit single “Johnny” on the Top 10 Live Show while her new single “Tangerine” produced by and featuring Triple MG’s Selebobo is gaining airplay cross the continent.

Watch Yemi Alade in action as she serves a killer performance of fan favourite “Johnny” on the Nigerian Idol stage.

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MUSIC: Sarkodie – Pay Back

Another new song from SARKODIE pay back..  Listen and drop your comments

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MUSIC: Olamide – Dansaki (Prod by 2Kriss)

Produced by 2Kriss, Olamide‘s new single “Dansaki” is a groovy mid-tempo melodious cut on which is YBNL Nation emperor raps and sings in his usual pattern.

Olamide’s next hit? Listen and share you thoughts.

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Tuesday 22 April 2014

VIDEO: Mo’Cheddah – Destinambari ft. Phyno


“Destinambari” is a heartwarming love song which hints at some memorable Bollywood music renditions of old. Mo’Cheddah’s Destinambari video features Big Brother’s Uti and Phyno and was produced by Cobhams Asuquo.

The video was shot at the Oko Filling in Ota, Nigeria and was directed Clarence Peters.

Enjoy!

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MUSIC: MamuZEE – Oluwa is Involved Ft. Terry G

The energetic music duo MamuZEE TwiNs ( Anthonio Akpos Dixon and Andre Andos Dixon) are back with Oluwa is Involved Ft. Terry G .

Listen and share your thoughts

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Monday 21 April 2014

MUSIC: Philkeyz – Take It ft. Dammy Krane

Omawumi’s “Somori” producer Philkeyz premieres a new single “Take It” featuring Hypertek recording artiste Dammy Krane. The afro-pop/fuji fusion sensation attacks the stellar dance instrumentation credited to Philkeyz and this is the end result.

Download and enjoy!

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MUSIC: Mafikizolo – Nakupenda ft. Uhuru

Mafikizolo and Uhuru are to blamed for 2013 mega smash hit  “Khona” but that did not stop them from joining musical forces again to produce this tribal mid-tempo afro-house fusion ear candy titled “Nakupenda”.

Another Khona?! Listen and drop your comments.

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MUSIC: M.A.C – Love Nwantiti ft. Wizboy

Singer/rapper M.A.C based in the United Kingdom debuts a new single features high-life royal Wizboy titled “Love Nwantiti”.

Listen and drop your comments.

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Friday 18 April 2014

[Music] : Sunny Neji – Zankaliwa

The legendary Highlife king Sunny Neji the brains behind the political unity in Cross-River State with his smash hit single “One North One Love”, is back with another hit cracker which will definitely rock the airwaves and he titles this “Zankaliwa”.

Sunny Neji is a house hold name in Highlife music and the industry as a whole, his impact and contribution over the years is not in question with regards to smash hits like “Oruka” “Ikebe” “Lovi Dovi” “Abosede” etc.

Zankaliwa is the latest addition from the highlife icon a melodious rhythm which does not fall short of expectation compared to the standard of music Sunny Neji is known for. “Na the way you dey zankaliwa make i zankaliwa eh” “you give me heat when everywhere chilli chilli chilli” lovely tune, enjoy.

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[Music] : Kcee[@iam_kcee] – Fine Face

Kcee… Today dropped the Highly Anticipated Fine Face

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[Music] : Terry G – Iju Anthem

Terry G is known for making good music for the streets and he tried to make anthem for his hood in Iju – Called this one “Iju Anthem” but the song couldn’t make his Mixtape but we have it online for you guys.

Download and Enjoy!

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[Music] : Seriki – Higher Ft. Patoranking

Seriki releases his debut album... SERIKI'S DIARY (MUSIC|HUSTLE|LOVE). The 17Track album can be purchased online at Itunes, Amazon or at your various retail vendor nationwide.

Seriki Omo owo says a big thank you to everyone who has been supportive in their own ways. God bless you all ..

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VIDEO: Iyanya – Away

Iyanya has premiered a super dope video or his Masterkraft produced single “Away”. The video was shot in London and directed Sesan Ogunro; the video is fun and catchy not forgetting the Triple MG music superstar’s dancing and grinding.

“Away” is the second official single off Iyanya’s yet to released third studio album after “Le Kwa Ukwu”.

Must watch!

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VIDEO: B-Red – Iwaju

Fresh from the Davido & HKN US/Canada Tour, here’s the official video for HKN act B-Red‘s latest single “IWAJU“.This song dropped almost exactly 2 months ago, and the reception has been massive since then. With that in mind, it was only a matter of time before we’d get the visuals.

After watching this entertaining video, you’d have to be a huge risk-taker to bet against this song becoming a hit in the coming weeks/months. Enjoy.

Directed by Clarence Peters.

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Thursday 17 April 2014

[Music] : LKT – Shuku Bam Bam

LKT ”Alaye Mi Crooner” is back with another dope tune tagged ”Shuku Bam Bam”.This is surely a tune that will rock the street and Clubs. Only for you to get the dancing steps..Listen and share your thought!!

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VIDEO: Durella – Sex Tonight

Durella a.k.a The King of the Zanga drops his first video for the new year  the Club Rock crooner has been quiet for a while but he is finally back with a sex themed number.

“Sex Tonight” is the titled and the video is explicit! Rated 18+

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VIDEO: King Josh – Good Looking ft. Iyanya

“Follow Me” crooner King Josh and Iyanya join forces on “Good Looking” produced by Lord Sky. The track will find a home on the dance-floor and DJs playlist not-forgetting the music video is very likeable with Iyanya showing off his banging body while Josh doing his thing.

Enjoy!

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MUSIC: Masterkraft – Turn Down For What ft. Phyno

Hit producer Masterkraft enlists the self proclaimed man of the year Phyno for his new party single “Turn Down For What”.

This track was created to make listeners turn up but was the aim achieved? Listen to Phyno deliver on the rich afro-pop/dance instrumentation credited to the track’s host and tell us.

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[Music] : 9ice – Palongo Ft. Olamide (Prod. Sosick)

9ice double album is out and we will soon be giving you a track pick from the two albums but before then here is “Palongo” featuring Olamide who went in really mad on the beat.

Download and Enjoy!

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MUSIC: Sean Tizzle – Kilogbe (Remix) ft. Olamide & Reminisce + “The Journey” Album Tracklist

Approximately a year since the release of his hit single “Sho Lee“; and Sean Tizzle has a studio album in the curriculum vitae. Titled “The Journey”; the afro-pop sensation’s debut album has production credited to his label boss D’Tunes and Prince Boom who featured Sean Tizzle on “Your Body” last year only as well as guest artistes like 9ice, Reminisce and Ice Prince.

The album houses previous singles like “Komole” and “Mama Eh” but strangely “Sho Lee”, “Boogie Down” and “International Badman” are missing in action.

Our track pick from the 17 track LP is the remix of “Kilogbe” which features indigenous rappers Olamide & Reminisce and retains elements of the original track. Also check out the album tracklisting after the jump and drop your comments.

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Tracklist

1. Perfect Gentleman
2. Baby O
3. Take It
4. Kilogbe Remix ft. Reminisce & Olamide
5. Could This Be Love
6. Loke Loke ft. 9ice
7. Komagbon
8. All The Way ft. Kcee
9. Duro
10. I Got It ft. Ice Prince & Naeto C
11. Arewa
12. Igi Orombo ft. Tiwa Savage
13. Komole
14. Mama Eh
15. Momayan
16. Kilogbe
17. Dem No Be God

Will You Be Buying Sean Tizzle’s “The Journey”?!

MUSIC: Sarkodie – Decisions ft. Raquel

Sarkodie doesn’t hoard his music at all. Featuring Ghana’s talented diva and seasoned vocalist Raquel, Sarkodie shines yet again on this short, deep and emotive rap-sung titled “Decisions”.

Best described as a hip-hop soul gem, “Decisions” is a must listen!

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MUSIC: Mike Aremu – Araba ft. Sasha P

Fresh from a tour of Switzerland, Nigeria international Jazz artiste Mike Aremu is back in the forefront of the music scene once again with another scorching jazz tone featuring Sasha P.

Following the success of his last single Akowaba featuring Mr Incredible M I, Mike Aremu once again teamed up with a rap artiste but this time the first lady of hip hop, Sasha P for a fabulous hip-hop Jazz joint titled Araba.

Araba is yet another amazing song off the fast selling double CD album Coat Of many Colours released in January 2014.

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Tuesday 15 April 2014

”Forget Koko Garri, You’re Going Down Fast” – Earth to D’banj

D’banj may still be raking in millions of naira, but the quality of his music is giving fans and pundits cause for concern.

Let’s start with a simple question: When was the last time D’banj released a hit?

Exactly.

In the past two years of ‘silence’, the kokomaster has in fact released song after song. The problem? All have been uniformly dreadful.

A music manager who has worked with D’banj in the past, and asks to remain unnamed, puts it succinctly: “You know that there is a big problem when a musician begins to be known more for ‘kpo-kpo garri’ and his relationship with Genevieve or some desperate housewife in Atlanta, than for his music.”

Mr. Endowed

In February 2011, the remix of music superstar D’banj’s hit, Mr. Endowed burst onto the collective consciousness of Nigerians. In the accompanying video was his longtime collaborator, partner and friend, Don Jazzy, gently nodding and swaying, true to his style. Also present was ageless rap veteran and lackadaisical charmer, Snoop Dogg – who was christened OluwaSnoop – and who professed love for “my nephew D’banj from Nigeria”. Eja Nla (Yoruba for ‘big fish’), as the Nigerian would come to be known later, had landed himself a really big fish.

Everyone gushed about the alluring video vixen, the wad of dollar bills used as rolls of toilet paper and how good the trio looked together. It would go on to be the definitive moment for D’banj’s international career which blossomed after the release of Oliver Twist, the single that would go on to become a UK Top Ten hit the next summer.

D’banj eventually became the first home-based superstar. His success was a deviation from the model adopted by artistes such Asa and Nneka who migrated abroad to flourish, having been empowered by the enabling atmosphere of their new base. Here was a made-in-Naija boy who had grown in leaps and bounds, his success fuelled by the tenacity to survive the jungle that is the Nigerian music industry.

In June 2011, after months of speculations and rumours, rapper and agent provocateur Kanye West signed both Don Jazzy & D’banj to G.O.O.D Music. The latter featured in the label’s compilation EP, Cruel Summer, making a cameo appearance even in the video for Mercy, alongside fellow label mates Pusha T, Big Sean and of course West. Furthermore, fans were treated to a surprise appearance from Yeezy at the Koko concert in London. With the unprecedented success of the Oliver Twist single and the announcement of international deals, first with Mercury Island Records and then Sony Music, it seemed like D’banj had finally struck gold. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Or could it?

A G.O.O.D man’s worth

The kokomaster’s success had an expiry date, it seems. The magic that truly captivated everyone – from designer Giuseppe Zanotti who once sent him a custom-built pair of sneakers, to reality TV star Kenya Moore who allegedly paid $40,000 to have D’banj pose as her boyfriend – is withering away. His recent singles have not been as infectious as their predecessors were and since Oliver Twist, not one has been as big a hit as any of those released in the era of the defunct Mo’Hits. Even G.O.O.D Music, it seems, has parted ways with the flamboyant entertainer.

In his two years’ with the label, there was neither a tour with Kanye nor a major collaboration. There was the forgettable track with Big Sean and Pusha T who performed in Nigeria, the sub-par verses from Yeezy himself on the Scapegoat remix and vocal credits of a line or less on the Cruel Summer EP. Save for those and the Yeezy cameos – at the London Koko concert and in the Oliver Twist video – D’banj seemed to be on the label’s roster only in name.

Was the deal worth the hype? Should D’banj have listened to advice from partner Don Jazzy and strengthened his hold on the home front before attempting to break new grounds in the US?

“Looking back, it almost seems like it was a huge publicity stunt because there is really nothing to show for it”, argues Arinze Obikili, US-based blogger and founder of Jaguda.com. “When you compare it with 2face who collaborated with T-Pain, and featured on another song with him and Akon,” explains Arinze who is known in Nigerian social media circles as Aribaba, “and Wizkid who is rumored to be on a song with Young Jeezy and The Game, you see that D’banj pretty much wasted two good years with Kanye, going for something that he could have attempted by himself”.

After all the fanfare that greeted his G.O.O.D signing, what might have informed Kanye’s decision to drop him from the label; so soon and without any recognizable impact? Aribaba theorizes: “I think it was a business decision. Perhaps he thought that the US wasn’t ready for mainstream African music or that he had overestimated D’banj’s value. Seeing as most of the artistes signed to G.O.O.D Music have great singing or rapping skills, and D’banj has neither, he probably thought it wasn’t worth the effort trying to force him down the US audience’s throat or figure out what to do with him. What would’ve been ideal is if Don Jazzy stayed. In that case, Don Jazzy would’ve worked with D’banj, and the G.O.O.D Music brand would have been the package around what they would have done to sell to the US market”.
Foladele Falana, an entertainment journalist with TV Continental, questions the motive for the signing. “Our excitement about the whole deal was in vain,” she muses. “I don’t see that he was noticeably more successful with them than when he wasn’t. It shows that you don’t even need to be signed to an international record label to make it”.

Nothing more for Oliver Twist

His away form has trailed him back home, as the story is no different; a number of mediocre singles have been released under his newly established DB Records since his marriage to Kanye and the end of the defunct Mo’Hits. D’Kings Men, a compilation album on his new label got a mention in the New York Times, but was nevertheless less than stellar. Furthermore, his usually high performance ratings have been inconsistent – there was the lacklustre performance in Zimbabwe where he was booed off stage as he ran out of popular songs to perform. Raise Your Glasses, the Hennessy Artistry song has not fared well. His single, Bother You, for the soundtrack of the film adaptation of Half of a Yellow Sun is as cheesy as it is unspectacular, with ThisDay writer, Ayodeji Rotinwa commenting: “Were I not judging it per its mesh with the movie, I’d call it a fine piece of sonic rubbish. I daresay it even falls under D’banj’s customarily low standards.” Indeed, save for that octane-level verse on the groovy remix of Naeto C’s Tony Montana, nothing new from the kokomaster has really stuck.

The Koko Music Empire is on the verge of disintegration and its head honcho has turned to his business ventures to save face, launching products as random and diverse as garri and mobile phones. It doesn’t end there, however. According to a reliable industry source, D’banj literally begged to be featured on songs by KCee and up-comer Burna Boy (Emmah and Won Da Mo respectively) to ‘stay relevant’ in the industry. Both acts established themselves as A-list stars in the three years in which Eja Nla bustled back and forth between Nigeria, the UK and the US.

When begging did not work, he resorted to other means, as was the case with Blame It on the Money, a track which was supposedly ‘bought’ from Durella. Both men released their versions successively, confusing the public and causing fans to debate on ownership of the song. Furthermore, he unsuccessfully attempted to sign Durella, Olamide and other artistes, going as far as authorizing misleading press releases. Eventually, he ended up with DeeVee and 2Kriss, who are yet to release official singles on the label, and his brother Kayswitch.

Mo’Hits to No Hits

It stings to think that things were not always like this. Once, D’banj was the undisputed king in an arena where his touch was the major and telling contribution, rather than the minor one. After returning to Nigeria from a sojourn to the UK in the 2000s, he began a joint effort which was named Mo’Hits Records. It was one of the first modern labels around, challenging the monopoly of Kennis Records, with D’banj as the lead act.

Not since Fela Kuti had another performer so wonderfully captivated fans with his energetic performances on stage. While both men weren’t abundantly blessed in the vocals department, their dexterity with instruments was a common denominator. Fela was a saxophonist who could play other instruments, while D’banj brought fame to the harmonica. And while the one had Tony Allen, the other had Don Jazzy.

He branded himself as the quintessential showman with major input from his partner who was styled in the manner of a Sicilian mafia don; getting credit and loyalty, but speaking only when necessary. They were an instant hit with fans across Nigeria and soon enough, the rest of the African continent.

“They were like 5 and 6,” reminisces Nkem Okafor, another blogger. “It was a partnership like never before and they complemented each other so well, they could almost pass for brothers”. This chemistry was reflected in songs like Tongolo, Why Me and in the Curriculum Vitae and Entertainer albums which showcased them at the peak of their partnership. Among those also signed to the label were their siblings, KaySwitch and D’Prince, who would remain at the periphery for years, as the crew rotated around the two henchmen and another signing, Wande Coal.

Good things don’t last forever however, and so their partnership and by extension, friendship came to a poignant end. As with everyone who gets a whiff of success, D’banj was thirsty for more. After the initial frenzy that greeted the duo’s international signing, the cracks began to appear. Eventually, they split, citing irreconcilable differences and betrayals. That may have signaled the descent of D’banj’s creativity, because while Don Jazzy has since set up Mavin Records and begun lending his beats and those lovable hoarse vocals to various hits, all his estranged partner has is a list of near-misses.

 The life and times of Daniel Anderson

What went wrong? “Looking back, one is tempted to say that maybe D’banj should never have rushed to sign with Kanye West,” says Aribaba. “Musically, he hasn’t been the same since he jumped ship to G.O.O.D Music”.

D’banj also fired his longtime manager, Bankuli over an internal disagreement and signed on Mr. Tony Nwakalor, former manager of both Olamide and Tonto Dikeh. With a reputation for being overly arrogant, perhaps it was a perfect alignment.

Arrogance is widely known as one of the former Mo’Hits front man’s traits, and in the period after his G.O.O.D Music deal, his ego grew accordingly. In the grand scheme of things, D’banj’s personal quirks may not count for much, but it disenfranchised the public and was likely one of the factors that caused the change in his music fortunes soon after his G.O.O.D Music deal. First, the name on his social media accounts was changed in May 2012 to Daniel Banjo Anderson, a name he confirmed during an interview at Choice FM, London. It was immediately assumed that he had acquired a superiority complex and the new identity was an attempt to distance himself from his Nigerian roots. The bashing on Twitter only increased when his Nigerian name returned to his bio and he claimed that he had been hacked.

Tempers rose again in December of that year, when he apologized, albeit sarcastically, for making fans walk several kilometers through the sands of Eko Atlantic Beach to attend his Koko Concert (lightheartedly nicknamed the Koko Trek). He was forced to apologize again on Twitter, properly this time, citing overwhelming logistical failures as the reason for the trek.

His lack of a producer has also been advanced as the main reason for his musical misfortunes. Since losing Don Jazzy, the kokomaster’s usual coordination and delivery has been missing. The Jay Sleek-produced Oyato came surprisingly close, but still lacked the production genius the singer has been used to. He employed the services of DeeVee, a young producer signed onto his label, but the formula is still lacking the ‘magic’ element.

An Abuja-based DJ speaking on condition of anonymity expressed his view: “That guy is finished without a producer like Don Baba J. Most of those who call themselves producers today are just beat makers. Don Jazzy tailors the beat to your strength and even he can’t blend with some artistes.”

Falana agrees. “I don’t think D’banj will ever be as great an artist without Don Jazzy or Mo’Hits as he was with them. I’ve never thought he really had much substance as an artist, but being the beast that he is, Don Jazzy was able to make him look good. Plus they had good chemistry so they were a powerful duo. They were made for each other,” she concludes.

Reunion & Rebirth

The general notion is that if they were made for each other, then they can find each other again. Last year, both men were pictured working in the studio, alongside Maybach Music artiste, Wale and Olamide. It prompted speculations that a reunion which would be mutually beneficial for both parties could be underway. Popular OAP and brother-in-law to D’banj, Dotun Orekoya alluded to this in a recent interview, saying “I believe that something might happen. The love is still there, no doubt about it, and they have done music together regardless of whatever they are doing. They are actually good in their own different industries. It is entertainment and there is nothing we can’t see.”
Falana, obviously disappointed with the split, says, “D’banj is just everywhere. Homie should just come back home. Mo’Hits is the answer to whatever he’s looking for up and down. And frankly, I think the Mavins might be missing some D’banj flavour”.

Others flat out disagree.

“People keep speaking of this false equivalence,” says music critic Emmanuel Osanedum. “But it’s nonsense really. This is the truth: in the same period within which D’banj released the ironically titled Don’t tell me nonsense and others, all flops, Don Jazzy has owned the market.”

Indeed, Osanedum may have a point. From Tiwa Savage’s ‘Eminado’ to ‘Surulere’, the single which has become a viral sensation, there is no gainsaying that when it comes to music D’banj is no match for his former producer.


Getting back together?

Critics have argued that it might be hard for the ‘ailing’ superstar to survive for the next decade in the music business without descending into the dredges of obscurity. An A&R for a popular Nigerian music label posits that this may not be the case. “Even though I’ve questioned his relevance as an artiste a lot lately, I realize that we Nigerian listeners love ‘unserious’ music and D’banj is just that. He is no conscious artiste trying to save the world through music, so for that reason, he’ll probably last – if he has the right team behind him”.

“What keeps a musician famous and relevant is not all these celebrity moves – it is the hit songs that keep the engine of fame running. Ask 2face, ask Psquare,” said John Okonedo, a self-confessed audiophile and student at the University of Lagos. “Unfortunately, D’banj’s head is so far up his arse that he might not even see how fast he has gone into darkness”.

That, we think, is the real tragedy, because the kokomaster’s talent, well managed, is truly in a class of its own.

Written By Eromo Egbejule.

THOUGHTS?!

VIDEO: SaggaLee – Another One ft. Patoranking

Scintillating video by SaggaLee for the song “Another One” featuring fast rising sensation Patoranking and produced by Necsta.
Shot on location in garden city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, by ace video director Paul Gambit.
Enjoy!

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VIDEO: Mr Songz a.k.a Harrysong – Story

Five Star Music singer/songwriter Mr Songz (formerly known as Harrysong) resurfaces with a new video after the very unimpressive success of “Tele Mi”.

The song itself “My Story” which has a church praise melody talks about success and riches and that is what the video portrays.

Solid, check on it!

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Sunday 13 April 2014

MUSIC: Sinachi – I Know Who I Am

In spirit of praise and worship bask on this towering number from gospel vocal powerhouse Sinachi christened “I Know Who I Am”.

This is song will find a playlist on your playlist not only on Sundays, Sinachi ministers spiritually through this number which is already popular.

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MUSIC: Sarkodie – Peace

Creativity is all Sarkodie shows on this new track christened “Peace”. The song has a popular sample I think but sadly we fail to place our fingers on it nonetheless check on it and tell us what you think.

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MUSIC: Presh (of KC Presh) – Olegelege (Beautiful)

2013 was KCee‘s year but it seems his former band members Presh is plotting a major comeback with his new multi-million Naira deal with Erik Manny Records and a Blaq Jersey produced single titled “Olegelege (Beautiful)”.

Listen to his new single and tell us if it is hot enough to launch Presh to the top of the musical ladder.

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MUSC: Becca – Move ft. Uhuru

After featuring with M.I on “No Away” and 2Face Idibia on “Badman Badgirl”; Ghanian contralto Becca calls on Uhuru from South Africa who was featured on Mafikizolo‘s smash “Khona” to ignite that house/dance magic of on this up-tempo party number titled “Move”. It is safe to say Becca’s new offering is destined to make you move.

Another Khona? Give the banging song a spin and tell us what you think because we just want to move!

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Saturday 12 April 2014

[Music] : Pele Pele - The Very First Time Ft. Splash

YBNL Rapper Pele Pele Comes Through With “The Very First Time” And He Features BMG Queen Splash,  Check On It!

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[Music] : Jeddy Cyphon - O.B.I Ft. Selebobo

The fast rising Jeddy cyphon in collabo with the newly signed triple MG selebobo on a song titled O.B.I (Original Bad Individual)…Enjoy!!!

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VIDEO : Fanzy - Paulina Ft. Flavour

Fanzy papaya, Also Known As the Duke Of Highlife, drops the Highly anticipated video for his hit single , Polina Ft Flavour, produced by Wizboy, The video was shot in exotic location, in Johannesburg, South
Africa by Ace Music video Producer/Director, Godfather, with special cameo appearances from one of Nigeria's most successful producers, Masterkraf, Dj Derek Effertz.

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VIDEO + AUDIO: Splash – Ego Uwa ft. Gentle

This song, Titled “Ego Uwa” was written by her and features versatile singer GENTLE. The song is still toeing the line of her former singles which borders on the Use of Indeginous Nigerian language (IGBO) in the lyrics and a very strong sense of originality standing out from the rest of the “MUSIC CROWD”.

Produced by Classic, Mixed and Mastered by TeeBeeO. , Enjoy. the visuals by GodFather Productions

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VIDEO: Ransome – Local Boy Remix ft. Phyno

Ransome the Local Boy Gone International (LBGI) as he calls himself makes a statement with this crystal visual for his hit-wave single “LocalBoy Remix” featuring the play maker Phyno.

Classic tune from Ransome and a sick rap from the play maker a.k.a Phynofino and a nice rendition by Square Ball, directed by Adasa Cookey.

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Friday 11 April 2014

MUSIC: Skuki – Gbemileke ft. Shizzi (Prod by Shizzi)

Duo ‘Skuki’ features Skelewu hit-maker Shizzi on a new single “Gbemileke”, produced by Shizzi as well.

Commendable effort! Check on it.

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VIDEO: Ice Prince & Sarkodie – Shots On Shots

After whetting appetites with an audio snippet, Ice Prince and Sarkodie finally unveil their anticipated collaborative number titled “Shots On Shot”.

What this Ghana-Naija hip-hop collaboration sound and look like? Check out “Shots On Shots” and share your thoughts!

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Thursday 10 April 2014

MUSIC: D-Black – Personal Person ft. Castro (Prod by DJ Breezy)

Ghanaian rapper D-Black Da Ghana Bwuoy releases a fresh track “Personal Person” featuring Castro The Destroyer.

Check on it!

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MUSIC: Mo’Cheddah – Destinambari ft. Phyno (Prod by Cobhams)

As the Franchise Celebrity makes an unexpected comeback linking up with Phyno and Cobhams for a rap and production respectively on her new single “Destinambari”.

The Koma Roll diva is in the world of afro-pop/dance/house music and this number has countless flashes of brilliance; nonetheless this single is a NO for a grande comeback in this highly competitive industry, solid still.


Written/Performed by Modupe “Mo’Cheddah” Ola.

Produced by Cobhams Asuquo.

Mixed by Olaitan Dada/Natialo Productions

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MUSIC: Patoranking & Faze – Tonite (Prod by Wizzy Pro)

Not entirely a new single; “Tonite” by Faze and Patoranking was released early last year but missed us somehow hence we are highlighting the Wizzy Pro produced collaboration now.

Better late than never yeah? Check on it!

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