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  • Ara set to drop first album in 25years

    Ara set to drop first album in 25years

    Known for her talking drum playing prowess, Aralola Olumuyiwa popularly known as Ara is set to drop her first album of her over twenty five years’ musical career.

    Titled Ara De, the 20-tracker album comprises indigenous themes spiced with elements of contemporary Nigerian musical artistry and messages that connect with range of social realities that define present day Nigerian society. Skillfully blended with contemporary western sound elements, its overall indigenous sound appeal, conspicuous and captivating, underscores Ara’s Afrocentric passion.

    Although she will be forever grateful to the label that gave her the platform she has now, Ara however revealed that her previous record label hindered her from dropping an album since she got signed on the label.

    “Twenty five years down the lane I met my former record label boss whom I thought was the best thing that would ever happen to me. He gave me a platform that I will forever be grateful for but I was locked up from the entire world, I wasn’t allowed to make friends even my own family members couldn’t reach me because I was brain washed and by the time I realized what was happening to me and I decided to run my life was threatened.

    “I was with that management for seven years and I have recorded in several countries including Paris, US, and Ghana but all efforts to bring out an album proved abortive.

    “So this is the first one and I can tell you it’s been a battle both spiritual and physical and I thank God this album is going to be released at last, Ara concluded.

    With Ara De, Ara is giving her entertainment career a new lease of life. The album which has vocal appearances by 2Baba and Fuji sensation Pasuma, is expected to drop before the end of second quarter of the year with production credits from ace music producers Puffy T, Ty mix, and Wole Oni.

  • Beautiful Nubia plans concert for new album

    Beautiful Nubia plans concert for new album

    In a bid to promote his latest album, soulful and folkloric musician Beautiful Nubia is organising a concert on Sunday, February 28, at his EniObanke Arts Centre in Ikeja, Lagos.

    Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band released the 14-track album, Taabaku, the band’s twelfth studio album in February under his EniObanke Record label.

    The album is coming on the heels of the Soulbender album which the band released only last year.

    Beautiful Nubia, whose real name is Segun Akinlolu leads the Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band. He studied Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ibadan and practiced as a Veterinary doctor for about a decade before veering into music professionally. He also studied journalism and is an author with several books to his credit. His music weaves traditional poetry with an infusion of jazz.

    Taabaku which is available across the country can also be downloaded via Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and CDBaby.

  • Jaywon plans album

    Jaywon plans album

    •Releases ‘Fire for Fire’ video

    Former Kenny Music signee, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, aka Jaywon is gearing up for his album, Oba Orin which is coming under Next World Music label.

    Already, the recording artiste has released the crisp and fun visual for ‘Fire for Fire’, a track off the upcoming album.

    The video, according to reports was shot in Baltimore, U.S. by SM Productions.

    Oba Orin according to the artiste’s management is scheduled for release in February. This would be the artiste’s first album since he went independent.

    The new album features 9ice, Reekado Banks and a host of others.

  • SG launches album

    SG launches album

    It was a big affair as musician Selom Oke Eruedoja popularly known as SG, recently launched his album titled, WADO.

    “WADO is a greeting from where I come from in Delta State,” said SG who sings rap, R&B and afro-pop. He did a diploma course in University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 2003 after which he moved to the United Kingdom to study Marketing and Media Communications at the University Of Buckingham.

    “After moving back from the United Kingdom, I got a little drawn into the growing afro-pop phenomenon and particularly the Nigerian afro-pop sounds from the likes of D’banj, Tuface, Naeto C, M.I and Ice Prince, with the aim of keeping an open mind towards music and having a strong love for rap and R&B.”

    The album was produced and marketed by Big Time Entertainment and SG is the first artiste to be signed under the label.

    For the CEO of Big Time Entertainment, Kelvin Richman the artiste has a unique voice, is extremely creative and was going to make a difference in the Nigerian entertainment scene soon.

    “There is something about him, the way he composes his song and the total package,” said Richman.

    On his name, the artiste said, ”S.G. is an acronym for Selom Gert.  Selom is my first name and Gert, the name of my Godfather, who passed away. I added it to my name in his honour”

    The event, which was compered by Bob Ejike, had artistes like Lagos wonder, Fredcy and KWF Williams give SG support. SG also did two live performances that thrilled the audience, his voice stealing the show alongside displaying energetic dance steps.

    SG also has support of his family, his mother, and his aunt, Dr Vivian Voke Orogun present at the launch.

    “They really played a huge role in supporting my music,” he said.

    “They understand what I am trying to accomplish. I think that’s very important for my mental stability.”

  • Taye Currency drops album

    Taye Currency drops album

    Popular Musician and Apesin of Fuji, Alhaji Taiwo Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, on Monday, released his new album, Birthday Bash and Message (BBM).

    In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Tope Eluyefa, the two-in-one album which has 10 tracks, suits all category of people in society.

    Taye Currency stated that he is not leaving any stone unturned as he continues to thrill Nigerians with good music, adding that the album preaches peace.

    He described the album as unique, saying that it would reign in the history of mixing and production of Fuji songs. He also describes it as educative, inspiring, entertaining and informative.

    Adebisi stressed that aside preaching peace, the album, BBM, also dwells on the importance of individuals sustaining a high level of integrity.

    The Fuji musician assured his fans of his best always, promising that the album would not fall short of their expectation.

    The album is produced by Golden Point Music.

  • WANDE COAL TREATS FANS WITH ALBUM PROMO

    WANDE COAL TREATS FANS WITH ALBUM PROMO

    HIP hop artiste, Wande Coal, is not leaving the promotion of Wanted, his latest album to chance. Wanted, which dropped on October 26, is the singer’s sophomore album after five years since dropping Mushin 2 Mo’ Hits.

    In a promo titled NdaniTV Wanted Contest, Wande Coal, using his Twitter account, urged his fans to take and post a picture of themselves with a copy of the album to stand a chance of winning either a Segway Board or an Ndani Goodie Bag.

    Released last Thursday under Black Diamond label, which Wande Coal also owns, the 18-track album, according to the singer, was named ‘Wanted’ because people had been asking for it and it was highly anticipated by fans.

    “This album cut across all demographics,” Wande Coal said.

    “I feel this album is my own creativity and personal growth. I have been planning to work with 2Face and on this album I worked with Tubaba. I worked with eight producers on this album. I believe it’s a great album”.

    Asked about why it took so long to release his second album, Wande Coal attributed it to the dissolution Mo’ Hits in 2011.

    “I was left alone to choose and I moved with Don Jazzy without no contract because of love,” he said.

    “As an artiste I felt it was okay to go with a producer. We started working on the album but we didn’t agree on contract so I had to move on. And that means I had to start all over again writing new songs and get new producers.”

    Wande Coal was first officially signed Mo ‘Hit in 2010 even though he met his former bosses Don Jazzy and D’banj in 2006.

  • Wande Coal dedicates album to fans

    Wande Coal dedicates album to fans

    Nigerian hip hop artiste, Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, aka Wande Coal has dedicated his sophomore album titled Wanted to his fans. The new album, billed to be released on Monday, October 26, is coming after a long wait by his fans.

    “Finally Black Diamond presents Wanted, my sophomore album. This is for the diehard fans, the critics, haters, media houses and most importantly for those who never stopped believing. This is a reminder of who I was and who I have evolved into. This is where I want to be Wanted,” the singer cum dancer posted on his Instagram page.

    Reacting to the singer’s post, one of his fans posted; “Never really done this before but I just had to because is been long overdue and because you’re my best Nigerian artiste. Plus I’m your No1 fan, so I’m super excited about this. You have the most amazing voice in the game, the most talented nigga ever.  Congratulations on this new album I’m certain it would be nothing less than perfection, anticipating the finest tunes as always and more blessings.”

    Like most of Nigeria’s celebrated musicians, Wande Coal started singing in the teenage choir at his church. He got his break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer. He continued improving on his vocals skills and got signed to Don Jazzy’s Mo’hits records in 2006.

    Wande Coal later released his debut album, Mushin to Mo’Hits which was widely received across Nigeria, UK and the USA.

    In November 2013, the artiste parted ways with Mavin Record with the record label siting irreconcilable differences.

    “It is with deep regret that we officially announce the departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences… Both Mavin Records and Wande Coal have enjoyed a remarkable run in the course of their working relationship. It is unfortunate that conflicting priorities contributed to the premature curtailment of a hitherto fruitful accord,” a statement from the label read.

  • Why I’m dropping my album online, by Mode 9

    Why I’m dropping my album online, by Mode 9

    That piracy is the bane of the Nigerian entertainment industry has never been in doubt, but the ills of this practice, which has been described as heinous, needs to be felt to be understood.

    This is the case with Babatunde Olusegun Adewale, popularly known by his stage name, Mode 9. Speaking to The Nation, the popular rhymester said that he did not make a dime from his last album, titled Above Ground Level.

    “You give your CDs to the Alaba guys to market for you, and even though you see your CDs all over the place, whenever you call them to ask for your money, they tell you, e no sell. Should you decide to visit them at their shops, they will show you the CDs you gave them to sell, claiming, e no sell, all this in spite of evidence to the contrary. They simply copy the CDs, and sell their own copies, leaving the original copies unsold”, he said.

    The talented rapper however went on to say, “CDs are on their way out anyway. Digital music is the future, and so I have decided to release my forthcoming album online. It will only be available online via downloads for the enjoyment, and convenience of my fans.

    “This is why COSON’s mantra, Let the Music Pay is apt. Pirates continue to rip off Nigerian entertainers, who more often than not have nothing to show for their creative works. Many entertainers sink their energies, and hard earned money into creating songs and movies, only to end up having nothing to show for their efforts.”

  • Sarkodie celebrates grand mum with new album

    Sarkodie celebrates grand mum with new album

    Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo aka Sarkodie, is set to release his fourth studio album titled Mary, on September 12, 2015. The award winning rapper made the disclosure on Sunday in a tweet, disclosing that the date also happens to be his grandmother’s birthday.

    The rapper also revealed that his new track, Mewu, featuring Akwaboah is also one of the songs to be expected on the new album.

    According to information, Mary is a 14-track LP, and will feature only live instrumentals, a difference from his previous released songs.

    Artistes featured on the album include: Chase, Obrafour, Mugeez, Efya, Akwaboah and others.

    Sarkodie made a grand entrance into the African music scene in 2009 with the release of his debut album, Makye. He followed it up with Rapperholic in 2012 before dropping Sarkology in 2013.

  •  Why my third album took three years to release, by Jahbless

     Why my third album took three years to release, by Jahbless

    After the success of his last song titled Owambe, E Records signee Jahbless, who recently released his third album, I Am Me, says the album took three years in order to produce something that will be appreciated by fans.

    According to Jahbless, the reason he released it on Nigeria’s Democracy Day is in line with the radical change in the country and the music industry in general.

    He said: “On my own side, I’m trying to make a change too, by producing a deluxe album. Having a relationship with the Alaba Marketers is good, in order to get good trade of your products.”

    I Am Me, has 22-tracks, featuring top acts such as Ice Prince, Oristefemi, Reminisce, Vector, Olamide, CDQ, Lil Kesh, Kiss Daniel and Small Doctor.