Just like great and popular international stars are immortalized in life posthumously through movies, so will be the case of late Nigerian rap star, Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun (Da Grin).
A synergy has risen between Mr. Ope Banwo[]s Stingomania Records and renowned movie maker Lancelot Odua Imasuen, to reenact the life and times of the late rapper in the movie which will be entitled, Ghetto Dreams, a replay of his song of the name.
The movie would dwell on Da Grin[]s early life, struggles, rise to fame and death.
The project is part of a large stretch of projects known as the Dagrin Memorial projects which Stingomania Records plans to immortalize the fallen star with.
The project s would help carter for the family Dagrin left behind, encourage upcoming artist and help them to rise to their potentials while at the same time attending to the already established ones through monitoring and other means available to it.
When Mr. Banwo[]s was contacted about the project, he explains that he wants to use the project to help make Nigerians artists[] better professionals.
By providing the established ones with mentoring and professional advice, we will help them achieve their dreams without falling off the line.
For the upcoming ones, they will have financial help, training and mentoring to prepare them for the possibility of becoming stars and role models, "he said
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Shock As UK Based Black Nigerian Couple Get White Baby
MEDICAL experts were shocked Tuesday by the news that a black Nigerian couple had given birth to a white blue-eyed blonde.
British-Nigerian Nmachi Ihegboro has amazed genetics experts who say the little girl is not an albino.
Blue-eyed blonde Nmachi, whose name means "Beauty of God" in the Nigerian couple[]s homeland, has baffled genetics experts because neither Ben nor wife Angela have any mixed-race family history.
Pale genes skipping generations before cropping up again could have explained the baby[]s appearance.
Doctors at Queen Mary[]s Hospital in Sidcup - where Angela, from nearby Woolwich, gave birth - have told the parents Nmachi is definitely no albino.
Ben, who came to Britain with his wife five years ago and works for South Eastern Trains, said: "She doesn[]t look like an albino child anyway - not like the ones I[]ve seen back in Nigeria or in books. She just looks like a healthy white baby."
Prof Bryan Sykes, head of Human Genetics at Oxford University and Britain[]s leading expert, yesterday called the birth "extraordinary".
Prof Sykes said both parents would have needed "some form of white ancestry" for a pale version of their genes to be passed on.
The expert said some unknown mutation was the most likely explanation.
The amazing birth comes five years after Kylie Hodgson became mum to twin daughters - one white and the other black - in Nottingham.
Kylie, now 23, and her partner Remi Horder, now 21, are both mixed race.
Even so the odds were estimated at a million to one.
British-Nigerian Nmachi Ihegboro has amazed genetics experts who say the little girl is not an albino.
Blue-eyed blonde Nmachi, whose name means "Beauty of God" in the Nigerian couple[]s homeland, has baffled genetics experts because neither Ben nor wife Angela have any mixed-race family history.
Pale genes skipping generations before cropping up again could have explained the baby[]s appearance.
Doctors at Queen Mary[]s Hospital in Sidcup - where Angela, from nearby Woolwich, gave birth - have told the parents Nmachi is definitely no albino.
Ben, who came to Britain with his wife five years ago and works for South Eastern Trains, said: "She doesn[]t look like an albino child anyway - not like the ones I[]ve seen back in Nigeria or in books. She just looks like a healthy white baby."
Prof Bryan Sykes, head of Human Genetics at Oxford University and Britain[]s leading expert, yesterday called the birth "extraordinary".
Prof Sykes said both parents would have needed "some form of white ancestry" for a pale version of their genes to be passed on.
The expert said some unknown mutation was the most likely explanation.
The amazing birth comes five years after Kylie Hodgson became mum to twin daughters - one white and the other black - in Nottingham.
Kylie, now 23, and her partner Remi Horder, now 21, are both mixed race.
Even so the odds were estimated at a million to one.
NFF To Decide On Lagerback
Nigeria will decide on their coaching situation when top officials of the NFF return from Germany next week.
This is because Lars Lagerback was given a two-week holiday after the World Cup, but has failed to return.
The Acting President and some members of the board have gone to Germany for the Under 20 Women[]s World Cup. There will be a board meeting when they get back next week and a decision will be made
Lagerback[]s assistant Austin Eguavoen has been charged with training the team in his absence, but is not the favourite to be handed the job if the Swede does not return.
Nigeria have a friendly against South Korea scheduled for August 11, and an African Nations Cup qualifier against Madagascar on September 3 in Abuja.
This is because Lars Lagerback was given a two-week holiday after the World Cup, but has failed to return.
The Acting President and some members of the board have gone to Germany for the Under 20 Women[]s World Cup. There will be a board meeting when they get back next week and a decision will be made
Lagerback[]s assistant Austin Eguavoen has been charged with training the team in his absence, but is not the favourite to be handed the job if the Swede does not return.
Nigeria have a friendly against South Korea scheduled for August 11, and an African Nations Cup qualifier against Madagascar on September 3 in Abuja.
Kefee Bags City People Award
Kefee bagged musician of the year Award and best collaboration award at the city people Entertainment Awards organised by popular City People Magazine which was held over the weekend in Ikeja Lagos.
The climax of the star studded award event was the performance of Multiple award winning hit song, Kokoroko with Timaya on stage.
She tells the cheering audience she[]s eternally greatfull to her fans for their support during her speech when receiving the Awards presented by Ali Baba & Ronnie Dikko.
In the last quarter of this 2010 the Afro pop singer is embarking on a mother of all tours put together by 411 Entertainment Company and Branama Afrique and it will storm Lagos, Warri, Benin, Abuja, Benin and Calabar.
The climax of the star studded award event was the performance of Multiple award winning hit song, Kokoroko with Timaya on stage.
She tells the cheering audience she[]s eternally greatfull to her fans for their support during her speech when receiving the Awards presented by Ali Baba & Ronnie Dikko.
In the last quarter of this 2010 the Afro pop singer is embarking on a mother of all tours put together by 411 Entertainment Company and Branama Afrique and it will storm Lagos, Warri, Benin, Abuja, Benin and Calabar.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Falconets not getting over-confident
The Nigerian team taking part in the Under-20 Women’s World Cup are smiling after a great start to the group stages, but they will not get complacent.
This was made known by Falconets coach Ndem Egan who is still relishing in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Japan.
Egan who believes that his team will make it to the next round stressed that there is still work to be done.
Nigeria face Mexico in Bochum on Wednesday and need only a draw to book their place in the next round.
This was made known by Falconets coach Ndem Egan who is still relishing in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Japan.
Egan who believes that his team will make it to the next round stressed that there is still work to be done.
Nigeria face Mexico in Bochum on Wednesday and need only a draw to book their place in the next round.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Lord of Ajasa's Profile
Olusegun Osaniyi a.k.a Lord of Ajasa is a native of Akure, Ondo State.
He was crowned the Lord of Flavor (Ajasa is Yoruba term for flavor) in his polytechnic days in Ondo state, where he majored in Quantity Survey.
Ajasa made it trendy and hip to Rap in Yoruba dialect, inspiring a crop of up starts to follow in his foot steps.
Ajasa emerged into lime light with the track titled “Ma yi lo” in 2000. In 2005 he dropped the rave single ‘Otiya’ that shot him to a status of reckoning before entertainment pundits all over Nigeria.
He was the winner of the Best Rap Indigenous Category of the Afro Hip Hop Society Awards 2001; Nominee in the category Lyricist On The Roll in Hip Hop World Awards in 2006.
The creative diversity, dexterity and drive to excite the listener makes Ajasa’s latest offering a viable contender in the music market place.
The sophomore album titled ‘Second turning By the Right’ was released May 2008. Including the monster hit single "Le fenu So" featuring 9ice, the song was written by Lord of Ajasa himself and produced by the prolific producer ID Cabasa. The Video was shot in Lagos by the new ace director Rotimi Oshodi a.k.a R-Cube.
He was crowned the Lord of Flavor (Ajasa is Yoruba term for flavor) in his polytechnic days in Ondo state, where he majored in Quantity Survey.
Ajasa made it trendy and hip to Rap in Yoruba dialect, inspiring a crop of up starts to follow in his foot steps.
Ajasa emerged into lime light with the track titled “Ma yi lo” in 2000. In 2005 he dropped the rave single ‘Otiya’ that shot him to a status of reckoning before entertainment pundits all over Nigeria.
He was the winner of the Best Rap Indigenous Category of the Afro Hip Hop Society Awards 2001; Nominee in the category Lyricist On The Roll in Hip Hop World Awards in 2006.
The creative diversity, dexterity and drive to excite the listener makes Ajasa’s latest offering a viable contender in the music market place.
The sophomore album titled ‘Second turning By the Right’ was released May 2008. Including the monster hit single "Le fenu So" featuring 9ice, the song was written by Lord of Ajasa himself and produced by the prolific producer ID Cabasa. The Video was shot in Lagos by the new ace director Rotimi Oshodi a.k.a R-Cube.
Palmwine Friday!
An exciting night of classy music, dance and palm-wine with Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band
Date: Friday, August 6, 2010
Venue: Jabitha Intercontinental Hotel, 144 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja (Opposite Airport Hotel)
Time: 10 pm till dawn
Gate Fee: N2000 (Tickets available at the EniObanke Sales Office at 84 Awolowo Way Ikeja and at Jabitha Hotel)
Date: Friday, August 6, 2010
Venue: Jabitha Intercontinental Hotel, 144 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja (Opposite Airport Hotel)
Time: 10 pm till dawn
Gate Fee: N2000 (Tickets available at the EniObanke Sales Office at 84 Awolowo Way Ikeja and at Jabitha Hotel)
Nigeria Set To Name Siasia As New Coach
Nigeria Football Federation may appoint former super eagles player and ex-coach of the U-20 and Olympic male soccer team, Samson Siasia as the new national soccer coach.
This was made known by a source at the NFF who is a member of the technical committee.
He revealed that the new leadership of the NFF will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.
He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today to finalize discussions after which the appointment will be made public.
GOSPEL ARTISTE REJECTS MULTI MILLION NAIRA DEAL
A fast rising Nigerian Female Gospel Artiste named 'Deola rejected a multi-million naira worth brand deal with a Nigeria based Liquor company recently.
According to report, 'Deola refused to be part of the company's advert and be used to promote their brand of liquor produced by the said company.
Deola who starred as "Sandra" in the Soap VICTIMS currently showing on TV was contacted by the company online through her Facebook Fan Page(www. facebook. com/deolaogunsanya).
Her manager Osaremen James who confirmed the story said the deal was rejected because Deola cannot feature for a brand like a liquor company.
James said that he does not see the offer as a temptation as Deola will never confuse her brand as a Gospel Artiste as it is with the norms of some Gospel Artistes.
Flying Eagles step up preparation
The national Under-20 men's team, Flying Eagles is stepping up preparation for the two–legged 2011 African Youth Championship qualifying fixture against Guinea which begins next weekend.
Coach Sam John Obuh, who has been in charge of the team since they were U-17s, said on Tuesday that 15 players will be decamped this week ahead of next weekend's home game against the Junior Syli Nationale.
Victory over Guinea will leave the Flying Eagles with just one more round to go before qualification for the finals which will take place in Libya early 2011.
Nigeria won the African Youth Championship four times successively in the 1980s, and again in Benin Republic in 2005, and finished runners–up to host Ghana in 1999 and again to host Congo Brazzaville in 2007.
At the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, Nigeria reached the Round of 16 before losing 2-3 to Germany in Suez.
Coach Sam John Obuh, who has been in charge of the team since they were U-17s, said on Tuesday that 15 players will be decamped this week ahead of next weekend's home game against the Junior Syli Nationale.
Victory over Guinea will leave the Flying Eagles with just one more round to go before qualification for the finals which will take place in Libya early 2011.
Nigeria won the African Youth Championship four times successively in the 1980s, and again in Benin Republic in 2005, and finished runners–up to host Ghana in 1999 and again to host Congo Brazzaville in 2007.
At the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, Nigeria reached the Round of 16 before losing 2-3 to Germany in Suez.
Monday, July 12, 2010
2face, D'Banj, Banky W, Timaya, Others To Perform At Tomtom @ 40 Concert
Loyal consumers of Tom Tom, Nigeria[]s foremost medicated candy, are in for a thrilling time as Cadbury Nigeria Plc rolls out drums to commemorate the brand's 40th anniversary with a musical concert titled Tom Tom Stripes Grooves in Lagos.
The company's sales controller, Mr. Paul Udochi, said the show promises to be an exciting experience for consumers as "the biggest names among Nigerian entertainers have already signed up to feature in it.
The list, according to him, includes top acts in the Naija music scene like 2Face, D'Banj, Banky W, Timaya and Austino Milado, with comedian Koffi functioning as director of ceremonies.
The company's Senior Brand Manager, Medicated Candies, Mrs. Bimbo Alabi, expressed her joy at the collaboration between TomTom and the stars to thrill Nigerians as they rejoice with their darling brand on its 40th anniversary".
She noted that TomTom is using music as a powerful tool to create relief for Nigerians, in line with the brand's essence, which is soothing relief.
Eedris Set To Release New Album
After being quiet from the music industry for years, Eedris Abdulkareem is set to release another album.
The album which is titled Unfinished business will consist 18 songs.
Watch out for songs like common sense, climate change, ngba ti ngba ti,calabar love, Planet change and many others.
The song will debut on the 12th of July, 2010 under Afro Hiphop Movement.
All Deejay Concert
It happens every December when all Deejays on the mainland in Lagos State converge at a particular venue to celebrate themselves.
The first was tagged 'X-Party Xmas Eve Groove' with various Deejays from different radio stations in the state.
Its was an unforgettable evening as various deejays dazzled on the wheels of steel. Mixing varieties of music both local and foreign.
Deejays present at the last concert include X-el of Eko Fm, Switch of Radio Continental, Walex of Star Fm, Roland of Choice Fm, Charlie Shee of Eko Fm, Daposter, X- Chris of Ray Power, Turbo D & Scot of Eko Fm.
Hip Hop artist Zee World was the only artist allowed to perform because it was strictly an all deejay affair.
Other Hip Hop artist present at the event include Big Bamo, Klever J & Ay Dot Com.
Eko Fm Easter Fiesta
Eko Fm Easter Fiesta is the first gospel concert put together by 'Radio Lagos/Eko Fm' in conjunction with 'Nigerian Scene' a newspaper company in Dublin, Ireland.
Top Gospel artist from the Nigerian music industry participated in this concert. Such artist include Midnight crew, Infinity, Kome, Christ Choosen Vessel aka Alfa Sule, Tope Odu, Deola, Kenny Saint Brown, Queen Busola Oke and Kayeefi.
Deejays Scot and Turbo D thrilled the crowd with wonderful mix of gospel music while comedian Koffi & Omo Jesu were also outstanding.
It was indeed a memorable evening has the crowd were pleased with the performances.
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