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  • Davido, Cassper Nyovest to come out with new jam

    In spite of his aides having a brush with security at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and having his luggages seized, Nigerian Afro pop star Davido is set to drop a new jam with South African Cassper Nyovest.

    Posting a short video clip on Instagram of himself, Cassper and some other guys listening to a clip, most likely from the collaboration, Davido announced the duet.

    ‘Me and @CassperNyovest made a classic last nite,’ wrote Davido.

    ‘WHAAAAAAAAT! Out soon.’

    On the video clip which notes the time as 01:52am and date as ‘Jan. 14, 2018,’ one hears CAssper hailing himself, Davido and Nigeria.

    Meanwhile, on Monday, Cassper took to Twitter to show his love for Lagos in several tweets.

    ‘I’ve never seen a party start at 6am!!! Only in Lagos!!!! WhaaaaAt ? .@burnaboy,’ he tweeted.

    And about an hour later, he tweeted: ‘I’m thinking about it. Truth is , i don’t have a flight booked , I’m just ouchea till I need to be out there. Lagos till I need to be in SA. – Mufasa’.

     

  • Full List: Davido wins three SoundcityMVP Awards

    Full List: Davido wins three SoundcityMVP Awards

    It is no doubt that Davido, has started the year on a big note as he dominated SoundcityMVP by carting away, three awards.

    The awards include song of the year, Video of the year and African Artist of the year.

    The 2017 Edition of Soundcity MVP Awards which held at the Eko Convention Center Lagos was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

    In other top categories, Maleek Berry won Best New Act, Tiwa Savage won Best Female MVP, Diamond Platnumz won Best Male MVP and Sarkodie won Best Collaboration for his “Painkiller” song with Runtown.

    See full list of winners below:

    1. BEST MALE MVP

    • DAVIDO (NG)

    • RUNTOWN (NG)

    • DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TZ) – WINNER

    • SARKODIE (GH)

    • NAVIO (UG)

    • 2BABA (NG)

    • WIZKID (NG)

    • SHATTA WALE (GH)

    • OLAMIDE (NG)

    2. BEST FEMALE MVP

    1. TIWA SAVAGE (NG) – WINNER
    Tiwa Savage wins Best female MVP

    2. NINIOLA (NG)

    3. BABES WODUMO (SA)

    4. SIMI (NG)

    5. BECCA (GH)

    6. SEYI SHAY (NG)

    7. YEMI ALADE (NG)

    8. BUCIE (SA)

    9. VANESSA MDEE (TZ)

    3. BEST HIP HOP

    1. M.I ABAGA (NG)

    2. SARKODIE (GHANA)

    3. CASSPER NYOVEST (SOUTH AFRICA) – WINNER
    Casper Nyovest wins the best hip hop award.

    4. OLAMIDE (NG)

    5. NASTY C (SOUTH AFRICA)

    6. FALZ (NG)

    7. KWESTA (SOUTH AFRICA)

    8. AKA (SA)

    4. BEST POP

    1. KISS DANIEL (NG)

    2. TIWA SAVAGE (NG)

    3. SIMI (NG)

    4. DAVIDO (NG)

    5. MALEEK BERRY (NG) – WINNER

    6. NINIOLA (NG)

    7. WANDE COAL (NG)

    8. REEKADO BANKS (NG)

    5. BEST COLLABORATION

    1. PARTICULA – MAJOR LAZER & DJ MAPHORISA FT. ICE PRINCE, JIDENNA, NASTY C (SA)

    2. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID

    3. TONIGHT – R2BEES FT WIZKID

    4. MA GIRL – TOOFAN FT. PATORANKING

    5. AKANAMALI – SUN EL MUSICIAN FT. SAMTHING SOWETO

    6. TELLI PERSON – TIMAYA FT. PHYNO & OLAMIDE

    7. PAIN KILLER – SARKODIE FT RUNTOWN – WINNER

    8. BOOTY LANGUAGE – SKALES FT SARKODIE

    9. JUICE – YCEE FT MALEEKBERRY

    10. DON’T FORGET TO PRAY – AKA & ANATII

    11. NA WASH – BECCA FT PATORANKING

    12. ISKABA – WANDE COAL / DJ TUNEZ

    13. LOVE AGAIN – C4 PEDRO FT SAUTI SOL

    6. DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

    1. DAVIDO (NG)

    2. WIZKID (NG) – WINNER

    3. CASSPER NYOVEST (SA)

    4. AKA (SA)

    5. VANESSA MDEE (TZ)

    6. YEMI ALADE (NG)

    7. SHATTA WALE (GH)

    7. VIDEO OF THE YEAR

    1. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID (NG)

    2. YOU RAPPERS SHOULD FIX UP YOUR LIFE – MI (NG)

    3. COME CLOSER – WIZKID (NG)

    4. UoK – NASTY C (SA)

    5. 10 FINGERS – AKA & ANATII (SA)

    6. WHOLE THING – FRANK CASINO & RIKY RICK (SA)

    7. BEEN CALLING – MALEEKBERRY (NG)

    8. KOLOLO – BANKY W (NG)

    9. ALL HAIL – KHULI CHANA (SA)

    10. IF – DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER

    8. BEST GROUP OR DUO

    1. SAUTI SOL (KQ)

    2. TOOFAN (TG)

    3. MAFIKIZOLO (SA)

    4. MICASA (SA)

    5. DISTRUCTION BOYZ (SA) – WINNER

    6. VVIP (GH)

    7. R2Bees (GH)

    8. NAVY KENZO (TZ)

    9. SONG OF THE YEAR

    1. PENALTY – SMALL DOCTOR (NG)

    2. WO – OLAMIDE (NG)

    3. SEDUCE ME – ALIKIBA

    4. QOBISIQOLO – BHIZER FT BUSISWA, SC GORNA, BHEPEPE (SA)

    5. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2FACE IDIBIA (NG)

    6. IF – DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER

    7. AKANAMALI – SUN EL MUSICIAN FT. SAMTHING SOWETO (SA)

    8. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG)

    9. COME CLOSER – WIZKID (NG)

    10. JOROMI – SIMI (NG)

    11. LEG OVER – MR EAZI (NG)

    10. BEST NEW ARTISTE

    1. MALEEK BERRY (NG) – WINNER

    2. MAYORKUN (NG)

    3. DICE AILES (NG)

    4. SMALL DOCTOR (NG)

    5. NADIA NAKAI (SA)

    6. ASLAY (TZ)

    11. VIEWERS CHOICE

    1. WO – OLAMIDE (NG)

    2. IF – DAVIDO (NG)

    3. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG) – WINNER

    4. LIVING THINGS – 9ICE (NG)

    5. YEBA – KISS DANIEL (NG)

    6. ISKABA – WANDE COAL, DJ TUNEZ (NG)

    7. TONIGHT – NONSO AMADI (NG)

    8. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2BABA (NG)

    12. LISTENERS CHOICE

    1. WO – OLAMIDE (NG) – WINNER
    Olamide wins the Listeners Choice award.

    2. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2BABA (NG)

    3. NASTY C –UOK (SA)

    4. GOBISIQOLO – BHISER (SA)

    5. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG)

    6. MARADONA – NINIOLA (NG)

    7. YOLO YOLO – SEYI SHAY (NG)

    8. IF – DAVIDO

    13. AFRICAN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

    1. MALEEK BERRY (NG)

    2. KIDOMINANT (NG)

    3. DJ MAPHORISA (SA)

    4. MASTERKRAFT (NG)

    5. JULZ (GH)

    6. YOUNG JOHN (NG) – WINNER

    14. AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

    1. SARKODIE (GH)

    2. CASSPER NYOVEST (SA)

    3. DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER

    4. WIZKID (NG)

    5. TIWA SAVAGE (NG)

    6. SHATTA WALE (GH)

  • IS PEPSI THE STRING OF NEW BOND BETWEEN WIZKID AND DAVIDO?

    IS PEPSI THE STRING OF NEW BOND BETWEEN WIZKID AND DAVIDO?

    NIGERIAN hip hop singers, Wizkid and Davido have, for what looks like the first time, been so warm with each other during the Yuletide, despite being close competitions in their musical career.

    Many have wondered if their ties with Pepsi brand, for which they are both ambassadors, is the platform doing the magic, as both artistes used the platforms of their headline concerts during the yuletide to preach peace and love among Nigerians.

    At the sold-out “Wizkid the Concert” show at the Eko Hotel Convention centre, Lagos on Christmas eve, Wizkid, putting up arguably the best show of his career in Lagos in recent times took the ecstatic audience on a journey of ‘Wizkid classics’ digging deep into his rich repertoire to thrill the fans. From Love My Baby, Pakuromo, On Top of Your Matter, JaiyeJaiye, Ojuelegba to the current hit Manya, Wizkid held his fans spell bound.

    He was not alone as he was in the rich company of popular Nigerian artistes who he invited from time to time to share the stage with him. They included another Pepsi music ambassador, Tiwa Savage, as well as Wande Coal, Tuface, Olamide. But the roof of the Eko Hotel Convention Centre literarily came down the moment in invited Davido to the stage. This was understandable, considering the media reports of rift between them. They both performed Davido’s FIA to the admiration of their fans.

    Davido was to thread the same path of love and peace days later, at his”30 Billion Concert” when he invited his ‘new best friend’ Wizkid to the stage. It was also a rousing reception from their appreciative fans who see the new development as good for the growth of the music industry. Their fans took to the social media to congratulate the duo. The night of love and peace was complete when members of the defunct Mo’ Hits Records came together in superlative performance.

  • Davido declares Wizkid ‘New Best friend’ at #30BillionConcert

    Davido declares Wizkid ‘New Best friend’ at #30BillionConcert

    It was a night of exemplary artistry and entertainment, witnessed by a mammoth audience as Davido headlined Africa’s biggest concert of 2017; ’30 Billion Concert’ – bringing out celebrated names in the entertainment industry including WizKid, Patoranking, Wande Coal, 2Face, Reminisce and several others on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The thousands of fans in attendance witnessed Davido bring out several acts to perform for the night. And just right before bringing out WizKid, the DMW boss bellowed; ”Would you like to meet my new best friend?” to which everyone heartily yelled. Wizkid soon emerged from backstage and the two embraced.

    Both artistes are known to be harsh rivals in their musical careers, as the two top contenders in the Nigerian hip hop genre.

    Wizkid went on to perform one of his recent street jams ‘Manya’ alongside Davido, raising the ecstasy in the atmosphere several notches higher. WizKid soon gave Davido a hearty shout out before exiting the stage.

    Other notable artistes who contributed to the excitement of the night include South African rapper Nasty C, Mo’ Hits stars – Don Jazzy, Dbanj, Dr Sid, Kay Switch, Ikechukwu, Wande Coal, D Prince, CDQ, Terry G, Humble Smith, Dremo, Mayorkun, Dice Ailes, Reekado Banks, Daddy Showkey, Solidstar, and several more.

  • Seven charged with theft at Davido’s ’30b Concert’

    Seven men have been charged with robbing  a guest at hip-hop star Davido’s show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, tagged ’30billion Concert’.

    They are Augustine Ode, 22; Yusuf Lawal, 26; Saheed Olasupo, 27; Babatunde Balogun, 28, Owoyele Moses, 27; Adewola Akinyeli, 28 and George Daniel, 27.

    They were arraigned on a two-count charge of stealing  before Magistrate B. I. Bakare sitting at Igbosere.

    Prosecuting police Sergeant Friday Mameh told the court  that the defendants are part of a 10-man gang, three of whom are at large.

    Mameh said the incident occurred last Wednesday at about 3am on the hotel’s premises shortly after the gang arrived.

    According to him, they were spotted by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bar Beach Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olusegun Ajamolaya, who directed his men to monitor them.

    While the concert was ongoing, they allegedly attacked and beat up a guest, Oladapo Adeola, before dispossing him of N75,000 and a Techno Spark Plus K9 phone valued at N42,000.

    On sighting the police, three members of the gang escaped with the stolen items while the defendants were apprehended.

    Six pleaded not guilty.

    There was a stir in the courtroom when the seventh defendant, Balogun, pleaded guilty.

    Magistrate Bakare directed that the charge be re-read to him, which the court registrar did after enquiring a second time if he understood the content.

    “I understand the charge,” Balogun insisted, “I am guilty.”

    Magistrate Bakare granted each of the six defendants N50,000 bail and remanded Bakare in prison custody for facts and sentencing. The case was adjourned till January 30.

  • Seven charged with theft at Davido’s ’30b Concert’

    Seven charged with theft at Davido’s ’30b Concert’

    Seven men, who, last Wednesday, allegedly attacked and robbed a guest at hip-hop star Davido’s show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, tagged ’30billion Concert’, have been charged with stealing.
    The suspects are Augustine Ode, 22; Yusuf Lawal, 26; Saheed Olasupo, 27; Babatunde Balogun, 28, Owoyele Moses, 27; Adewola Akinyeli, 28 and George Daniel, 27.
    They were arraigned on a two-count charge of stealing by the Barbeach Police Division, Victoria Island, before Mr B. I. Bakare of an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos
    Prosecuting police Sergeant Friday Mameh, told the court in charge No Q/72/2017, that the defendants are part of a 10-man gang, three of whom are at large.
    Mameh said the incident occurred last Wednesday at about 3am on the hotel’s premises shortly after the gang arrived.
    According to him, they were spotted by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bar Beach Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olusegun Ajamolaya, who directed his men to monitor them.
    While the concert was ongoing, they allegedly attacked and beat up a guest, Oladapo Adeola, before dispossing him of N75,000 and a Techno Spark Plus K9 phone valued at N42,000.
    On sighting the police, three members of the gang escaped with the stolen items while the defendants were apprehended.
    Mameh told the court that the alleged offences were punishable under sections 411 and 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
    Six defendants pleaded not guilty.
    There was a stir in the courtroom when the seventh defendant, Babatunde Balogun, pleaded guilty.
    Magistrate Bakare directed that the charge be re-read to him, which the court registrar did after enquiring a second time if he understood the content.
    “I understand the charge,” Balogun insisted, “I am guilty.”
    Magistrate Bakare granted each of the six defendants N50,000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
    The court remanded Bakare in prison custody for facts and sentencing.
    The case was adjourned till January 30, 2018.
  • Video: Davido reunites Mo’hits crew at 30 billion concert

    Video: Davido reunites Mo’hits crew at 30 billion concert

    The much talked about Davido ’s 30 Billion Concert held on Wednesday in Lagos.

    It is no doubt that this is a season of love and reconciliation in the Nigerian Music industry. This started with Wizkid and Davido’s makeup at Wizkid’s concert and now, the coming together of one of Nigeria’s favourite crew ‘Mo’hits’.

    As promised, the 30 billion concert was indeed one of its kinds as the, 25-year old pop star, reunited the defunct Mo’hits group.

    The concert was the first time in five years that the entire Mo’hits crew was complete on stage to perform.

    The crew,which Davido described as ‘My favourite music force ever in Nigerian music history’ comprises Don Jazzy, Dbanj, Dr Sid, Wande Coal, Ikechukwu, D’Prince and Kayswitch who were all on stage together.

    According to Davido, it took him over two months to pull the peace move.

    https://youtu.be/lD-SK6xIjps

    Read Also: Wizkid defeats Davido, sweeps AFRIMA 2017 award

  • Davido becomes First Bank ambassador

    Davido becomes First Bank ambassador

    Having won several awards this year, Davido is also ending the year on a good note as he signed a contract with First Bank to become one of their ambassadors.

    The Omo baba olowo, crooner took to his Instagram page to share the good news by posting photo of the event, with the caption, “Me and my new family @firstbanknigeria, So many new projects and ideas coming! We also can’t wait for Dec 27th!”

    It has been revealed that the bank has taken over sponsorship of the grand finale of Davido’s ‘30 Billion Concert’ scheduled for December 27, 2017 in Lagos.

    The 30 Billion World tour, which had 28 countries on the list included Europe, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. He also did a total of 13 cities in the US as well as four Canadian cities, four African countries including Djibouti, Ivory Coast and Guinea.

    According to report, the decision to go on the 30 Billion World tour ahead of a project is to create the environment for his sophomore album which will likely be supplemented by yet another tour in 2018.

    Davido was in the news in November when he won ‘Best African Act,’ at the 2017 edition of the prestigious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, having top leaders in Nigerian sending congratulatory messages to the artiste.

  • BET to show 2017 MOBO Awards highlights

    A one-hour highlights show of the prestigious 22nd annual MOBO Awards will broadcast for the first time on BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday, 23 December at 7.00pm.

    The awards took place at First Direct Arena in Leeds, UK, and provided an electrifying evening of live performances and appearances from top artists and entertainers. Performers included afrobeats superstar Davido, who recently walked away with the Best African Act award and was a co-winner of the Worldwide Act award at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards held in London last month. Billboard’s #1 US star Cardi B, who received 5 wins at the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2017 in October, Hip Hop titans Krept & Konan, man of the moment Stormzy, hotly tipped rising rap star Stefflon Don also took to the stage to enthral concert goers.

    “We are excited to partner with BET to broadcast this year’s MOBO Awards,” said Kanya King, MOBO Founder and CEO.

    “This year was an exciting show befitting of the outstanding talent and music we have seen in the past year. It is a very exciting and significant time for black music, and we produced a really special evening of celebrating this cultural movement.”

    Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President & Managing Director Viacom International Media Networks Africa and BET International said: “As a brand that celebrates Black excellence in music, entertainment, news and culture, BET International is thrilled to partner with the MOBO organization to broadcast this year’s award show. We recognize the contribution the show has played in elevating many UK and International Artists and their music and we look forward to a continued partnership.”

  • Davido to round off 2017 with 30 Billion Concert in Lagos

    Davido to round off 2017 with 30 Billion Concert in Lagos

    Hip hop megastar David Adeleke popularly known as Davido is ready to crown his ‘30 Billion World Tour’ with a concert on 27 December, 2017 at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    This concert is the final stop of Davido’s ongoing ‘30 Billion World Tour’ which has seen him perform in different cities across Africa, Europe and America.

    On a recent Instagram post, the award-winning singer, who released four major chart-topping hit songs this year namely – ‘Fall’, ‘IF’, ‘FIA’ and ‘Like That’ – has hinted the upcoming Lagos concert will be like no other.

    ‘2017 has been crazy,’

    ! I’ve performed all over the world and now I’m coming home! December 27th is going to be crazy! Lagos, are you ready?? Ticket link in my bio! #30BG #30BillionConcert #ThePlug”

    While the names of other performing artistes and entertainers at the show haven’t been announced yet, you can guess from the A-list friends Davido has and the amazing talents DMW boasts of, that the line-up will be eclectic and definitely one to watch out for.

    Davido recently bagged The Future Awards Africa 2017’s Prize for Music, where he stated he held no malice against anybody. Last month, he also won the “Best African Act” at the prestigious MOBO Awards.