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Latest Nigerian Songs to Listen to this September

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

The month of September, like every other month started off as a promising one for the Nigerian Music Industry; here is a list of songs to add to your playlist this month.

With song release and album lunch from various darlings in the industry, the months promises to be an even more interesting one as we expect to welcome more songs from golden voices in the industry.

Here is a list of top songs to listen to before the end of the month…

Joromi, the hit single from Simi’s debut album Simisola is definitely one to leave on replay.
Waje’s In the Air is also one song that you wont want to go a day without. Why not clear the air with this one?
Big Brother Naija’s ex housemate, Debbie Rise’s Here to Stay is also one song you will love to start your day with. Boost your confidence level with this energetic song.
Burna Boy’s 22 year old sister Nissi also hits the stage with her debut single Pay Attention. This one is a thought provoking song that ”takes a politically charged stance from start to finish”- Notjustok.com. according to the London Native, the song reflects “the chaos that is our world today”.
Take a moment to rest (simi) with one of the latest songs from Mavin Crew’s Dr. Sid. This one is titled Jen Simi as produced by Don Baba J himself (Don Jazzy).
Also Produced by Don Jazzy is Korede Bello’s hot new single featuring Lil Kesh. This one is titled My People.
Still to Come is Niniola’s single, Maradona. This one will be released on Fridy the 15th of this month, Save the date.
You know we all love Patoranking yea? So here’s the gist; Patoranking is set to release another street anthem, this one is titled Rara.

With this fresh hits and more on your playlist, I bet you have no reason to be bored, ever. Even when the stress of the street/office gets to you, there’s certainly a place to unwind in Naija’s good music.

Look who Stepped on the Tail of a Viper; Mr Easy

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Mr Easy is yet to see the last of Nigerian keypad warriors after he said Nigerian artists copy Ghanaian music style.

Banku Music pioneer, Mr Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, a Nigerian singer with the stage name Mr Eazi claimed that Nigerian artists are now found of using Ghanaian lexicons while recording their music.

In an interview with Capital Extra Mr Eazi said, 70% of Nigerian artist come to Ghana every year playing shows using words like: shitton, Mami, Sika, Oddo, Banku on shows and in the studio.

He also claimed that most African Afrobeat Hiphop stars are all on the Ghana-Nigeria merger emphasizing with much relevance on Ghanaian music over Nigerian artist.

In his words, “The speed at which I’ve moved is scary to me…cause it took my contemporaries five, six years, and that is what has been this year, if you want to count like five afrobeat, it’s like everybody just realized that ‘yo what formula is Mr Eazi using?’ Ok we’re gonna end up doing it. December last year almost 60% of Nigerian artiste were in Ghana playing shows”

Eazi in an attempt to discredit the use of Ghanaian ele3ments in Nigerian Music went further to say, “It’s just like an American artist just rapping about something in the UK, and you know he has no knowledge of it.”

His statement has encountered reactions on twitter with many downplaying him for being an ingrate and not having fair respect for Nigeria which is the major entertainment hub of Africa.

Nigerian Twitter reacts…

Keypad Warriors not going very easy on Mr. Easy.

Runtown, didn’t waste time to clap back at the musician as he tweeted thus ”Bout to drop that new sound again and pls Don’t get mad when i finish what you think you started”

This is not the first time Mr. Easy will be criticised for satements about Ghana influencing Nigerian Music.

City People Movie Awards: and the Nominees are…

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

It’s about time again for the City People Entertainment Awards, the nominees and category list for this year’s award has been released ahead of the event on the 8th of October 2017.

City People Entertainment award is an annual event where accolades are presented to outstanding characters in the Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainment industry.

The maiden edition of the event held on the 22nd of Jone 2014, this year’s edition is slated for the 8th of next month.

In case you missed the nominations, it’s not too late, we got you covered. Here’s a complete list of the nominees and their various categories:

MOVIE (English)

Best Actor of the Year (English)

Richard Mofe Damijo

Ramsey Noah

Kenneth Okolie

Ken Erics

Kenneth Okonkwo

Daniel K Daniel

Best Actress of the Year (English)

Ebere Okaro

Bimbo Akintola,

Omotola Jalde Ekehinde

Ufoma McDermott

Adesua Etomi

Kiki Omeili

Face of Nollywood Award (English)

Bimbo Akintola

Funke Akindele

Mercy Johnson

Omoni Oboli

Adesua Etomi

Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)

Seun Akindele

Alex Ekubo

Blossom Chukwujekwu

Bolanle Ninalowo

Enyinna Nwigwe

Emmanuel Ikubese

Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)

Tana Adelana

Mary Lazarus

Beverly Naya

Lala AKindoju

Mary Rhemmy

Matilda Obaseki

Revelation of the Year (English)

Zainab Balogun

Somkele Idhlama

Bisola Aieyola

Seun Ajayi

Nicole Bana

Best Upcoming Actor of the Year (English)

Kunle Remi

Stan Nze

Daniel Lyod

Nosa Rex

Kelechi Udegbe

Chuks Omalicha

Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English)

Uzor Osimkpa

Matilda Lambert

Oma Nnadi

Nazo Okezie

Omowunmi Dada

Regina Daniels

Most Promising Actor of the Year (English)

Jerry Williams

Chris Okagbue

Abayomi Alvin

Jide Awobona

Micheal Uba

Ifeanyi Kalu

Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)

Indima Okojie

Beverly Osu

Rose Meurer

Nancy Isime

Lilian Afegbai

Seun Osigbesan

Best New Actor of the Year (English)

Timi EGbuson

Tomiwa Alajogun

Gregory Ojefua

Paul Utomi

Dave Ogbeni

Shaggy Badaiki

Sammy Lee

Best New Actress of the Year (English)

Chizzy Alichi

Chiamaka Nwokeukwu

Mercy Macjoe

Sylvia Edem

Pascaline ALex

Ugwu Lotachukwu

Best Movie of the Year (English))

The CEO

The Wedding Party

Omugwuo

Wives On Strike

10 Days in Suncity

93 Days

Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)

Kunle Afolayan

Omoni Oboli

Mo Abudu

Mary Rhemy Njoku

Richard Onyenze

Best Movie Marketer of the Year (English)

Paul Chuks Okoli (Paulo Concepts ltd)

Amobi Ozoemena (Divine Mobbison)

Nnamdi Anyanaso (Namsel Videos)

Tochukwu Ndulue (Cosnoris Films)

Evergreen Movie Marketer of the Year (English)

Cosmas Emenike Ndulue (Contech Ventures)

Gab Onyi Okoye (Gabosky Films)

Tony Iyke Ezendigbo (Tony Iyke Sight & Sound)

Samuel Emeka Aduah (Magnetic Iynks Ltd)

Christian Eneome (Christian Dior Music & Videos)

Movie Director of the Year (English)

Tope Oshin

Moses Inwang

Kunle Afolayan

Steve Gukas

Izu Ojukwu

Comic Actor of the Year (English)

Funke Akindele

Chigurl

Spiff

Osita Iheme

Charles Inojie

Lolo 1

Best TV Series of the Year (English)

The Johnson

Jenifa’s Diary

Professor Johnbull

2017 City People Movie Awards (Nominees)

MOVIE (Yoruba)

Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Femi Adebayo

Odunlade Adekola

Kunle Afod

Muyiwa Ademola

Lateef Adedimeji

Adeniyi Johnson

Murphy Afolabi

Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)

Faithia Balogun Williams

Jaye Kuti

Yewande Adekoya

Toyin Abraham

Bimbo Oshin

Ayo Adesanya

Iyabo Ojo

Regina Chukwu

Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Solagbade Mustapha

Tunde Owokoniran

Ibrahim Yekini Itele

Jamiu Azeez

Sunkanmi Omoboolanle

Damola Olatunji

Kola Ajeyemi

Adeniyi Johnson

Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)

Ayobami Badejoko Oyita

Tayo Sobola

Mide-Funmi Martins

Tamilore Ojo Martins

Jumoke Odetola

Yewande Adekoya

Liz Da Silva

Best Movie of the Year (Yoruba)

Sola Arikusa

Pepeye Meje

Suicide

Aolat

Etiko Onigedu

Irubo

Soku Daye

Iyawo Adedigba

Best Movie Producer of the Year (Yoruba)

Sharafadeen Olabode

Yewande Adekoya

Alh. Hissa Yufus

Femi Adebayo

Juwon Quadri

Best Movie Marketer of the Year (Yoruba)

Epsalum Productions

Hibee Pictures

Komarou Multimedia Ltd

Banke Films

Asumo Films

Timolak Films

Evergreen Yoruba Movie Marketer of the Year

Corporate Pictures

Olasco Films

Gemini Films

High Waves

Movie Director of the Year (Yoruba)

Wale Razak

Okiki Afolayan

Seun Olaiya

Kayode Adebayo

Bimbo Ogunsanya

Titi Jeje

Tope Adebayo

Damola Olatunji

Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)

Modupe Eniola Odunsi

Eniola Ajao

Mercy Ebosele

Yetunde Bakare

Bukola Adeeyo

Victoria Kolawole

Oluwapelumi Adebajo

Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Ayo Olaiya

Kolade Oyewande

Yomi Olohunlolaye

Akin Kolapo

Dauda Sulaimon

Best New Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo

Tomiwa Alojogun

Tonade Emmanuel

Muyiwa Olorode

Majekodunmi Emmanuel

Best New Actress of the Year (Yoruba)

Tayo Ogunshaki

Ferrari Okoro

Oyinkansola Momoh

Biola Adekunle

Ife Olawale

Mariam Akande a.k.a Omo VC

Joke Lawal

Ayoola Opatola

Abimbola Ogunnowo

Oluwaseyi Edun

Joke Jigan

Wunmi Toriola

Tawa Ajisefini

Online Television With Best Movie Content Award

Libra TV

Premium TV

Oleku TV

Gelede TV

Ibaka TV

Iroko TV

Best Television Series of the Year (Yoruba)

Ojo

Campus Life

Eka

Comic Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Wale Akorede a.k.a Okunnu

Tayo Amokade a.k.a Ijebu

Tunde Usman a.k.a Okele

Harrijan Olowogemo

Olaniyi Afonja a.k.a Sanyeri

Adekola Tijani a.k.a Golugo

Muyiwa Adegoke a.k.a Londoner

Baba Tee

Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male)

Odunlade Adekola

Femi Adebayo

Afeez Owo

Yomi Fash Lanso

Funsho Adeolu

Saidi Balogun

Muyiwa Ademola

Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Female)

Ayo Adesanya

Jaye Kuti

Liz Anjorin

Iyabo Ojo

Funke Adesiyan

Mercy Aigbe

Bimbo Oshin

Revelation of the Year (Yoruba)

Motunrayo Balogun

Anjola Oladele

Adeniran Azeez Wale

Adekemi Taofeek

Tawa Ajisefini

Ayinde Ogo

Best Upcoming Actor of the Year (Yoruba)

Tonade Emmanuel

Bankole Sunday

Enitan Fashina

Femi Oni

Gida

Opeyemi John

Debo Adebayo

Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (Female)

Mofe Onibiyo

Tokunbo Oke

Usman Toke

Kudi Ogunro

Hannah Adejoke

Ayomide Dawodu

Habibat Jinad

Oluwaseyi Edun

Joke Jigan

Olaitan Ogungbile

2017 City People Movie Awards (Nominees)

MOVIE (kannywood)

Best Kannywood Actor of the Year

Adamu A. Zango

Yakubu Mohammed

Ali Nuhu

Sadiq Sani Sadiq

Aminu Sheriff Momo

Suleiman Basho

Rabiu Rikadawa

Best Kannywood Actress of the Year

Nafisa Abdullahi

Jamila Umar Nagudu

Hafsat Idris

Hadiza Gabon

Fatima Washa

Halima Atete

Aisha Tsamiya

Kannywood Best Supporting Actor of the Year

Lawal Ahmed

Nuhu Abdullahi

Abdul m sheriff

Haruna Talle Mafata

Rabiu Daushe

Rabiu Rikadawa

Kannywood Best Supporting Actress of the Year

Fatima Washa

Umma Shehu

Hanatu Bashir

Fatima Shu,uma

Kannywood Most Promising Actor of the Year

Shamsu Dan-Iya

Garzali Miko

Ado Gwanja

Khalid Lamaj

Ibrahim Usman

Kannywood Most Promising Actress of the Year

Hajara Isah

Sadiya kabala

Sadiya Adamu

Maryam Yahaya

Maryam Gana

Asabe Madaki

Maryam Aliyu Yar’fim

Kannywood Best Director of the Year

Yaseen Auwal

Hassan Gigg

Kamal S. Alkali

Falalu Dorayi

Sadiq Mafiya

Ali Gumzak

Kannywood Best Producer of the Year

Sani Sule Kastsina

Abdul Smart

Abubakar Bashir Maishadda

Naziru Danhajiya

Musa Jammaje

Ibrahim Jidawa

Kannywood Best Actor Series on TV Award

Hoomsuk Alex Jibrin

Abbas Sadiq

Ibrahim Daddy

Khalid Lamaj

Ibrahim Usman

Kannywood Best Actress Series on TV Award

Hannatu Bashir

Beatrice William Auta

Rashida Labbo

Rukaiya Dawayya

Best Kannywood Movie of the Year

Dan Kaka

Gamu Nan Dai

Yar Film

Basaja Gidan Yari

Bani Ba Aure

Zinaru

Sarauniya

Best Kannywood Entertainment Programme on TV Award

Mata Adon Gari (Dadin Kowa Starimes)

Gari Yawaye (D I TV)

Zafafa 10 (arewa 24 TV),

Ina dalili (liberty TV),

Best Hausa series on TV of the Year

Kukan kurchiya,

Rayuwa

Mairo

Yanzamani

Best Kannywood Hip-Hop Artists of the Year

Classiq

Nomiis Gee

DJ Abba

Morell

Kheengz

Best Kannywood Afro Music Artists of the Year

Umar M. Sheriff

Nura M. Inuwa

Hussaini Danko

Ado Gwanja

Mallam Yahaya Makaho

Best Kannywood Music Video of the Year

I Love You: by Classiq

Duniya Inna Zamuje: by Nomiie Gee

Totally: by DJ Abba

Soyayya: by Dan Hausawa

Best Kannywood Friendly TV Station Award

Liberty TV

Arewa 24 TV

D I TV

Dadin kowa Startimes)

Farin Wata

NTA Hausa

Face of Kannywood of the Year

Ali Nuhu

Jamila Umar Nagudu

Adamu A. Zango

Yakubu Mohammed

To vote, send the name of the nominee and category to [email protected]

And follow City People Movie Awards on Instagram to Endorse your choice of nominees.

Source: citypeopleonline.com

Regina Daniels, Nollywood’s Teen Star

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Regina Daniels has over the years transformed from a baby character to a sensational teen actor whose beauty cannot be over emphasized.

The young actress who is also a producer made her debut in the movie ‘Marriage of Sorrow’. Born in year 2000, the new millennium actress has had a successful career so far. having acted with several A’List actors in the industry including Mercy Johnson, Chinwe Owoh, Tonto Dikeh, Ngozi Ezeonu, Yul Edochie, Keneth Okonkwo etc. Regina has demonstrated excellence on screen and in the classroom. She is also a benefactor to so many and supporter of kids as she organizes Children Day’s program for kids annually.

Regina from her early childhood dreamed about becoming a movie star. Luckily, Nigeria is a prolific country in this regard because more than 200 films are made each year in Nollywood. So, little Regina craved to become a part of a fascinating film world. Consequently, she managed to do it after her mother, Rita Daniels, had approved this decision. Concerning studying, it is not a secret that our adolescent actress is a student of one of the artistic schools of Delta State.

She took to Instagram once to share bedroom pictures with her actor boyfriend Somadina Adinma. Some of her fans thought the picture offensive because they felt she was too young to be in a relationship. Some fans however took to the comment section to defend her.

The 16 year old daughter of Rita Daniels who is also in the industry and the chairwoman of Delta State Actors Guild recently announced that she has been admitted into the University. She attended attended Hollywood International School in Asaba for her secondary education where she graduated recently. She is yet to disclose which University she was admitted to.

Regina’s fee is currently totaled at about Five Hundred Thousand Naira, not so bad for a sixteen year old. We hope to see more of Regina Daniels as we watch her climb the ladder of success.

Source: Naij.com

Eniola Badmus Reveals Her Real Age

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Following media trolls that put her age at 40, Eniola Badmus has cleared to air about her age saying she is 34 not 40.

The actress who celebrated her birthday yesterday recieved countless me3ssages from fans and celebrities wishing her a happy 40th birthday. In an interview with Encomium Magazine, the actress stated in clear terms that that she is 34 and she thankful to God for all he has done for her life.

Responding to the question on her lying about her age, she said, “Who said I am not 34? If I claim that, don’t you know I still have elderly ones? What age do you want them to be? Please, I have not clocked 40, I am 34. I don’t know why people are getting it wrong.”

The3 multi talented actress however hosted close friends and colleagues from the industry to a private dinner. Among the guests were actor, Ik Ogbonna, and Rosaline Meurer.

photos bellow…

The Ijebu born award winning actress came into limelight afte3r starring in the3 movie Jenifa and Omo Ghetto in 2008. The award winning thespian and Brand Ambassador, Etisalat Nigeria now 9Mobile has since her breakthrough to lime light starred in man award winning movies and has won many award among with is the City People Award.

She took to social media yesterday to appreciate God for all he has done in her life and all she has been able to achieve:

“My maker, all I’ve in heaven and earth is you. You’ve shown me much love and kindness these past years. Forever will I be grateful.
Thank You Lord for all the beautiful happenings in my life in the past years. It can only be You, Lord how excellent You are? You’ve shown me much more than I deserve. And I thank you for granting me yet another year with good success.
Who am I to have enjoyed your love, care, gift, miracles and much more? But, You’ve kept me this far. Thank You O Lord
You’re the reason I live. You’re the reason I breathe. You’re the reason I flourish. You’re the reason for everything good in my life. Today being my birthday, Lord, I ask for forgiveness. I ask for joy and happiness. I ask for success at all times. Amen.

She shared a breathtaking picture of herself showing off her hot se3lf at 34…

Meanw3hile, Wikipedia puts her age at 40 as her date of birth according to the site is the 7th of August 1977 but we will stick to 34.

Source: Encomium Magazine

Wikipedia

Image Source: Google

RMD Swoons over TY Bello’s Lenses

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Positive reviews rolls in for celebrity photographer TY Bello for her excellent works.

Ace Nollywood Actor Richard Mofe Damijo took to Instagram to commend TY Bello for her excellent works behind the camera lens.

RMD, in a nostalgic flashback of his first encounter with TY Bello’s camera in Uyo, Akwa Ibom said he spontaneously surrendered to her lenses after some pleasantries at the Meridien Hotel, Uyo. The product of that encounter were ”some awesome black and white photos” one of which became his first Istagram post. The Actor stated that the 20 minute shoot was a remarkable one after which he itched for a more comprehensive shoot.

He recalled that they had about 10 failed appointments afterwards until an opportunity for ‘This Day’ shoot came and there was no stalling anymore. The shoot led them to Makoko Slum on TY’s insistence, an experience which he described as liberating. ”I felt completely at home and had the time of my life watching her work her magic”, he said.

According to the Actor, ”TY is a consummate artist who loves and understands the beauty and pureness of light and photography. The result is a rare collection of photos that show me in a light I love. It brought the charm and mystique that I totally agree a studio shoot would not have captured. Having said all that tho, I wonder if I get to be slayed by her lenses when I turn 60 in four years, only God knows what she will see then, probably private jets and clouds”.

Looks like RMD just booked an appointment with TY Bello for the next four years.

We will recall that the photographer who is also a singer has had so many celebrities grace her camera over the years. The reviews of every of these encounters have been positive as evident in the very unique photographs that come out of the shoots.

Source: Instagram @mofedamijo

Pray for Sadiq Daba

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Veteran actor cum broadcaster, Sadiq Daba, popularly known for his role as Bitrus in the now rested 80s television Drama, Cock Crow at Dawn and recently in Kunle Afolayan’s blockbuster movie, October 1st which earned him an AMAA Award as Best Male actor for his role as Inspector Danladi Waziri has been reported to be in a critical condition due to ill health.

The actor who has been battling leukemia and blood cancer was rumored dead but contrary to those claims, the actor is said to be alive and recovering well. In a Facebook chat with Lady Gwen, General Manager, R2929FM Ibadan, Sadiq Baba was quoted thus: “Gwen, I’m not dead nor dying!!! God has been and will always be faithful to my plight because that is my covenant with Him. My doctors have been wonderful and I am responding to treatment. My love and thanks to all those who have called to empathize and sympathize with me, God bless you”.

When asked how he stopped smoking and drinking, in an interview with Daily Media in 2016, the seasoned Broadcaster said his fear of death and love for life made him decide to quit his age long habit when his doctor brought his X-ray and showed him his lungs and some other organs. he said, ”he gave me two options, whether to continue drinking, die and be buried or stop and continue living. I didn’t see a choice in it. I love life and I have seen my brothers and my friends go but I don’t want to”. He further revealed that peer pressure got him into smoking and drinking as it gave them courage to be able to chase girls.

He now preaches against smoking and drinking everywhere he goes and he said he wouldn’t stop preaching it because God spared his life to preach it.

People have taken to social media to call for prayers for his quick recovery since the early hours of today.

Juliet Ibrahim Donates To Benue Flood Victims

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Juliet Ibrahim has donated GH¢ 12, 200 (about $2766) to the flood victims, while kicking off a campaign to raise GH¢ 122,500 (about $27,662) for displaced Benue Flood victims.

The actress in a video shared on her instagram page @julietibrahim challenged her colleagues to join her in raising 10million Naira for those displaced by the flood.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYp57rRDr5R/?taken-by=julietibrahim

She disclosed that she once lived as a refugee and knows what it means to work for something and lose it all in the blink of an eye.

“Waking up to news about so many natural disasters happening around the world has been extremely devastating”, Juliet Ibrahim wrote.

“The most recent ones that struck me were ‘Hurricane Harvey’ in Houston Texas, the mudslide’s in Sierra Leone, and now the flooding in Makurdi.

“Many families have lost everything, and even worse, many lives have been lost.

She further urged Nigerian celebrities to join her in helping Makurdi victims just like celebrities are doing their bit abroad for the ‘Hurricane Harvey’ victims.