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Category: Entertainment

  • Tip-Tap unveils Oluwaseun

    THE name Olatosin Oluwatosin may not ring bell in the Nigerian music industry, though this 17 year old multi talented 200 level student of International Law and Diplomacy, Babcock University has been in the field for quite some time.

    In 2009, Oluwaseun went into music professionally after his secondary school and did a lot of freestyle and free shows before Tip- Tap Records, owned by Adebola Yusuf Adepitan aka Danku, known to have managed artistes such as Konga, Ice k, Slime Joe and Lace.

    Friday, November 2, at the Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Tip Tap Records officially unveiled Oluwaseun into the Nigerian music industry, in an event which also served as a listening party for some of his singles including Olele, featuring Olamide and Party Dey Here featuring Terry G.

    At the unveiling session, the musician cum music producer, Oluwaseun said, that Olele is a song he wrote to celebrate the female folk. “Olele itself is a phrase I brought from childhood. I was like let me make people remember their childhood, so I brought the Olele so that everybody will remember that it has not gone totally,” he enthused.

    His manager, Danku disclosed that the star-studded ten-track album would be would be released early next year after a video shoot in London, Nigeria and Dubai.

  • Tony Swift tops European Music Awards

    Tony Swift tops European Music Awards

    *WHITNEY HOUSTON REMEMBERED

    Festhalle glowed with extra ordinary splendor Sunday night when it hosted the 2012 edition of the popular MTV European Music Awards (EMA). A palatial set of stages, artistic creations from laser lights, a galaxy of stars; all added to the craze of the eager crowd. Undoubtedly, the entire Europe literally stood still, as thousands of people connected to the acclaimed biggest music award in Europe, as the show was broadcast live from Frankfurt on MTV channels around the world.

    Supermodel, Heidi Klum who helmed the show stunned all, with her series of appearances, displaying six different attires.

    The show gathered momentum as rains of pseudo embers fell on the performing artistes, and with a backdrop of restless digital light excitement grew for the cheering crowd as they danced and sing to the monster hits by artistes who took turns quick successions.
    The star of the evening was Taylor Swift who grabbed three categories in her EMA debut. Her joy knew no bounds. While receiving her Best Female, Swift who was dressed in an elegant white dress said: “this is my first EMA. Thank you for giving me one more amazing reason to come back. unknown to her, two other surprises were in the offing. She also clinched the Best Live and Best Look categories, contesting with the likes of Rihana, Lady Gaga and others.
    Justin Bieber also won three awards. Psy, known as king of pop also got the award for best video

  • Kodjo Williams now focuses on business

    STYLISH former chairman of the Nigerian Football Association (NFA), Kodjo Williams, is a man whose lifestyle makes him a sought-after celebrity. His very short tenure as the chairman of the NFA wasn’t without its drama, but after his 15-year-old marriage to his orthodontist wife, Remi, crashed, the man who loves to keep fit despite being in his 50s has been conspicuously missing from the social scene.

    Kodjo, sources say, now focuses on his business, Kojo Motors, and shuttles between Nigeria and overseas, where he also has other business interests.

  • Osas Ighodalo set to cause stir

    FORMER Miss Black USA, Osas Ighodalo, is set to cause a stir on Africa Magic’s popular soap,Tinsel .The New York-born Nigerian-American actress is already at work in Lagos filming scenes for her new role in the series.

    On Tinsel, Osas, plays a free-spirited and forthright Adanna, an art student from the US who travels to Nigeria to find her inspiration.

    A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Osas has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and dual minor degrees in Entrepreneurship and Theatre. She also holds a Masters degree in Fine Arts in Acting from the Actor’s Studio Drama School at Pace University.

    The determined performer has appeared in theatre productions such as The Coloured Museum, Revenge of the King, and the award-winning off-Broadway play, Platanos & Collard Greens, among others. Osas who is also a model-cum-dancer is a devoted campaigner for social causes, focused on raising awareness around malaria and heart disease.

  • K1 vs Pasuma: Ripples in fuji music scene

    K1 vs Pasuma: Ripples in fuji music scene

    LOVERS of fuji music across the world are in suspense over the reported sour relationship between King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1) and his younger member of the Arabambi musical family, Otunba Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma.

    The music scene was shaken to its foundation when days back, Pasuma released into the market, an audio CD entitled, ‘Oga Nla’ in which he vehemently denounced the Arabambi family where he had held the title, Arabambi 2.

    In the CD, copies of which are still being circulated, Pasuma minced no word in maintaining that he was no longer a member of the Arabambi family under K1’s leadership.

    “Don’t call me Arabambi 2 any longer; I am no longer a member of the Arabambi family. Henceforth, call me Oga Nla; that is my own family,” he emphasised in the album.

    He went further to clarify: “Many may think that I am fighting with K1 or K1 is fighting with me, there is nothing like that. There is nothing like disagreement between us. It is just that I felt I needed to belong to my own family. So, our fans should not read any meaning to the development.”

    However, despite his painstaking explanations in the CD, keen watchers of the development are not convinced as fans in particular, continue to ask questions such as: What could have suddenly happened between father and his son? For years, both K1 and Pasuma have remained together against opponents in the genre. What has now turned them against each other?

    A fuji music fan told The Nation in the week: “Pasuma has not told us the whole truth about what is happening. It is hard to believe that he can just turn his back on K1 like that because they have been together in the industry. You would hardly hear K1 sing the praise of any musician without first mentioning Pasuma. I know in the course of time, the truth will come to the open.”

    In most entertainment and even liquor joints, such unanswered questions have kept lips busy as many continue to wonder if Pasuma would hold his own without affiliation with K1, his perceived pillar in the industry.

    However, K1 in his response to the development, simply said: “I have nothing against Pasuma because he is old enough to take any decision”.

  • Mudi set to move to permanent site

    THESE are definitely the best of times for celebrity designer, Clement Enajemo, owner of the Mudi label.

    The gist in town is that the Delta State-born fashion designer has shelled out millions of naira to acquire a parcel of land behind his present Anthony Village office location.

    If everything goes on as planned, Mudi will be at his permanent site by the end of the year. No doubt, the creative designer had made success of the needle and thread trade.

    To say that Mudi eats, dreams and breathes fashion is like repeating the obvious. He makes no pretence to anyone that his world revolves around his fashion business and not even his wife can come between him and his job.

  • Salawa Abeni throws lavish 30th birthday for daughter

    Salawa Abeni throws lavish 30th birthday for daughter

    THESE are surely sweet moments for Waka Queen, Salawa Abeni. The woman who had toiled hard to train her children threw a lavish birthday bash in honour of her daughter, Okikiola, fondly called Candy, who clocked 30.

    To really make it a birthday to remember, QSA, as Salawa is popularly known, invited both the young and old in the entertainment industry to rock with the celebrant at the upscale Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

    Candy is a child who is dear to the Waka Queen’s heart, especially the fact that she is the one that taught her how to speak good English. Another of Okiki’s siblings, multi talented artiste, Sherif, popularly called Big Sheff, was around to felicitate with his sister.

  • Stella Damasus dissociates self from bandwagon

    Stella Damasus dissociates self from bandwagon

    SCREEN goddess and multi-talented entertainer, Stella Damasus, has dissociated herself from the bandwagon of movie stars trying their luck at music. The mother of two has told anyone who cares to listen that her career in music dates back to the early 90s, even before acting.

    Stella, who just released a new single titled ‘Love Me Quick’, stressed that there shouldn’t be comparisons between her and some actors who are trying but have had a failed shot at music.

    “Those who think I joined the bandwagon of movie stars trying to play music must be new in the industry. They should be reminded of the music video of ‘Love Song’ I did with Jaiye (my late husband) and the band. I was a studio singer at Klink Studio from 1995. That is where I was trained by Sammy Okposo, Zubby Enebeli, Manny Eke, Thelma, Demola Olukotu and the rest.

    “I also started singing in Jazzville before Jaiye and I set up our band called Synergy. After he died, I set up Gig Factor. Then I did respective duets with Segun Arinze, Mr. Cool, back-ups for Sammy’s album, collabo with Blakky and OGD All Stars.

    “I have done a lot of songs with Tim Godfrey and Extreme Crew. Three years ago, I did the Christmas songs and videos for Africa Magic. In addition, I have done shows for MTN, ECONET, Worldspace, Keem Bello Osagie, American Embassy, Aisha Babangida’s first wedding, Peugeot, Leo Stan Eke and Delta State Convention among others,” Stella explained.

  • Goldie set to flood African market with next album

    Goldie set to flood African market with next album

    AFTER her exit from the Big Brother Amplified house, Susan Harvey popularly known as Goldie has been on a tour of other African countries hooking up collaborations with various artistes on the continent for her forthcoming album.

    Goldie hopes to build on the seeming popularity she gathered as a celebrity housemate of Big Brother Amplified with her next album and plans are underway for the yet-to-be released album to be distributed across Africa.

    “I am collaborating with a lot of artistes on my upcoming album. I have been trying to keep most of my plans in the wraps, but since you asked, I can tell you that a lot major acts from Nigeria and around Africa will be on it. It will be a new me, what I can say is wait for it. There will be some singles out soon.” Goldie squealed.

    Since her emergence onto the pop culture radar a few years ago, Goldie has cut a large chunk acclaim for her musical accomplishments. Colourful and cerebral, Goldie’s musical strength and depth, sensuality and serenity have appropriated her as a high water mark.

  • Folake Akinruntan takes social circle by storm

    FOLAKE Akinruntan, delectable wife of Prince Femi Akinruntan and Executive Director of Finance at OBAT Petroleuml, has stepped up her social game.

    In the last few months, she has stunned many beyond words, as she now steps into high society events like a veteran. From all indications, the reserved lady of style is more than ready to rock the world; she has grabbed the limelight with so much dexterity.

    Folake, daughter of Madam Elsie Owoade, proprietress of Elsie Beauty Parlour, one of the wave-making beauty parlours in Ibadan, is now savouring the delight of high octane events in the company of her ever-busy husband.