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  • Burnaboy, Davido spotted with DJ Diplo

    Dancehall reggae sensation Burnaboy and hip hop superstar Davido have been frolicking with their American counterpart DJ Diplo who is in Lagos for a show.

    Taking to his Twitter account, Burnaboy shared images of his time with the DJ and Davido with the fans. Also in the photograph was DJ Walshy Fire, a widely renowned American DJ and one of Diplo’s long-term collaborators.

    Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, is an American DJ, record producer, rapper, singer and songwriter.

    Diplo and Walshy Fire, bandmates at EDM group Major Lazer, arrived in Lagos penultimate week.

    Burnaboy is also currently preparing to go on his first ever American Tour; New York City starting from May 6, 2017.

  • AY Live: Celebrities, fans light up event

    AY Live: Celebrities, fans light up event

    Popular Comedian ‘AY’, real name Ayo Makun and his celebrity friends in the entertainment industry, thrilled their fans with a superlative performances in a live comedy show tagged ‘AY LIVE’.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, it was a pumped up night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, venue of the staged show on Easter Sunday.

    From the biggest names in entertainment, corporate world to comedy and music lovers, all came to have a good Easter celebration time and party at the AYLIVE.

    The main venue, Eko Hotels and Suites was jam packed and corridors adorned with blue carpet

    Tickets, regulars, VIP and VVIP and a million naira-priced tables were sold out.

    “The AYLive has definitely been one show I look forward to during Easter holidays,” popular Actress Adesua Etomi told NAN.

    “I’m here to have fun, laugh, listen to good music and make the best of this holiday break,” she said.

    Similarly, Actress Grace Amah said that she came to have fun and watch every act perform.

    A rich lineup of acts were expected to come out and give fans a show and they didn’t disappoint.

    Comedians, Kenny Blaq, Osama, came through with their aura of distinctive stage persona, making beautiful comedy music and cracking jokes at the same time.

    Also comedians Pencil and Ajebutter were armed with their voice earned a resounding applause from the audience at every round of their performance.

    Freeze and AY were official hosts for the evening, while DJ Consequence provided the music.

    Big Brother Naija contestants, Efe (winner), Bisola, CoCo Ice Thin Tall Tony, Kemen, Debbie Rise, Uriel, Ese, Soma, T-Boss, and others were present.

    Housemates, CoCo Ice and Soma performed their songs, bringing the energy to warm up the crowd for more exciting performances to come.

    Singer Tekno thrilled the crowd with his sheer energy and range of crowd favourite songs, as Davido came through with ‘Dami duro’ with fireworks all over the stage.

    Davido also performed his classics and his reigning song ‘IF’ to the joy of the fans and the audience went wild.

     

  • I am not better than Davido, says Mayorkun

    I am not better than Davido, says Mayorkun

    Davido Music Worldwide’s leading artiste, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, aka Mayorkun, has cleared the air on his alleged competition with the label’s honcho, Davido.

    Speaking exclusively with with The Nation, Mayorkun said it doesn’t make sense to compare Davido with his protégé.

    When asked what comes to his mind when people say he’s better than Davido, Mayorkun said; “I don’t think I have ever heard anyone say that, Have you? It doesn’t make sense to compare Davido with his protégé. I’m learning from him. I don’t think I am better than Davido. It’s actually almost unreasonable.”

    Mayorkun further stressed that, Davido has been his role model, even before he got signed to his label.

    He said; “Davido has been my role model right from Dami Duro. I even did a cover of the song and paid a blog to put it up back then. That shows how much Davido has inspired and influenced me, even before I met him.”

    He however, claimed it will be Davido’s wish to see him making exploits in the music industry.

    “It will be Davido’s wish to see me doing excellently in a few years, I feel like I’m on the right path. So everything is cool,” Mayorkun stated.

    Speaking on his unique selling point among his peers at DMW, Mayorkun said, “Everyone at DMW is unique in one way or the other, I am an artiste who sings using punchlines. You can say I’m a singing/rapper. Everyone else has their own selling point. Yonda is fluent with the street hop vocabs, Dremo is an amazing rapper; he raps and you can hear every single word. It’s different strokes for different folks.”

  • Davido snubs paternity report mess, promotes tour

    Davido snubs paternity report mess, promotes tour

    Following the success of his latest single, ‘IF’, hip hop artiste and record label boss, Davido, is set to go on a tour. Though he is yet to give details of the proposed tour, the artiste announced via his social media handles that he would be ‘hitting the road soon’.
    In a Saturday tweet, Davido hinted at Abuja being on the itinerary. ‘ABJ WAY let’s f..k up the city’, he wrote, attaching his picture to the tweet. On Sunday, the DMW boss provided more clues regarding his next move.
    ‘Hope y’all are enjoying the new music,’ he said, referring to ‘IF’, his latest single.
    ‘Number 1 song in Africa now … Getting the best results takes major practice and trust me, I have time for it ! let’s take Africa to the world. Hitting the road soon.’
    This tour is coming on the heels of his recent spat with a Nigerian daily over an article which alleged that the artiste is involved in another paternity mess.
    According to the report, an Ibadan-based girl, Ayotomide Enitan Labinjoh is claiming that Davido is the father of her daughter, Aanuoluwapo, despite a DNA test which ruled out Davido as biological father-.
    In several tweets over the weekend, Davido, who is expecting a second baby from US-based girlfriend, Amanda, dismissed the allegation and even threatened to sue the publication.
    Davido already has a daughter, Imade, from his first baby mama, Sophie Momodu.

  • Davido snubs paternity report mess, promotes tour

    Davido snubs paternity report mess, promotes tour

    Following the success of his latest single, ‘IF’, hip hop artiste and record label boss, Davido, is set to go on a tour. Though he is yet to give details of the proposed tour, the artiste announced via his social media handles that he would be ‘hitting the road soon’.

    In a Saturday tweet, Davido hinted at Abuja being on the itinerary. ‘ABJ WAY let’s f..k up the city’, he wrote, attaching his picture to the tweet. On Sunday, the DMW boss provided more clues regarding his next move.

    ‘Hope y’all are enjoying the new music,’ he said, referring to ‘IF’, his latest single.

    ‘Number 1 song in Africa now … Getting the best results takes major practice and trust me, I have time for it ! let’s take Africa to the world. Hitting the road soon.’

    This tour is coming on the heels of his recent spat with a Nigerian daily over an article which alleged that the artiste is involved in another paternity mess.

    According to the report, an Ibadan-based girl, Ayotomide Enitan Labinjoh is claiming that Davido is the father of her daughter, Aanuoluwapo, despite a DNA test which ruled out Davido as biological father-.

    In several tweets over the weekend, Davido, who is expecting a second baby from US-based girlfriend, Amanda, dismissed the allegation and even threatened to sue the publication.

    Davido already has a daughter, Imade, from his first baby mama, Sophie Momodu.

  • Davido is my brother, says B Red

    Davido is my brother, says B Red

    HKN signed act, Adebayo Adeleke  fondly  called B Red, who is presently focused on releasing  some singles to gain more ground on the musical scene, has revealed to The Nation that he has no issues with DMW record owner, Davido.
    B Red who admits he is not bothered about what people are saying said: “Aside from being a label mate, Davido is my brother. I’m always with him. I’m always chatting with him. We just shot my new video ‘Fall For You’. Because he owned a label now, doesn’t imply that we are having issues. We are still together, we still make music together.
    “I just think what people need to understand now is that, he has his own team; I have my own team. And we still love each other,” he said.
    On both record labels competing on new signees, he said; “Not at all, there is no competition in any form. I am competing with anybody. Instead we are being supportive. I am just doing my own thing, so I perceive every other person doing theirs. Mayorkun and I are cool, I was even at one his recent video shoot and it’s a success which I am proud of being involved.”
    He also noted that he has not been hiding from the spotlight.
    “I’m always in the spotlight,” he said.
    “I don’t understand what you are talking about. I just dropped my new single, ‘Fall For You’ featuring Davido. It is out right now. I had over 400k views in six days, and I’m sure one can record that as good start. I am really confident it’s doing well.”

  • Skales’ ‘Ajaga’ video features Davido, Timaya

    Skales’ ‘Ajaga’ video features Davido, Timaya

    Following its wide acceptance, afro-pop sensation, Skales, last Friday, released the anticipated video to his smash hit, Ajaga. The track features DMW boss, Davido and Egberi Papa 1, Timaya.

    Excited by the new development, the singer took to his Instagram account to make the announcement.

    “Here it is; world! The wait is over,” he posted. “I want you all to know I put in a lot to this piece – the artistic value is overwhelming. I want to use this medium to thank my brothers @davidoofficial and @timayatimaya for your contribution in making this beautiful work of art a success. To my amazing fans; this is from me to you – it’s because of y’all I do this. Click the link in my bio and enjoy!”

    Directed by HG2Films, the video has since made the rounds across social media platforms with hundreds of fans expressing their excitement and commending the singer for his effort in the video.

    The video boasts a variety of radiant colours; making it visually appealing with a number of eye-popping ladies in their bikinis; gyrating heartily.

    Davido and Timaya however displayed a side of them that isn’t often seen as their meritorious chemistry with Skales easily complimented one another; making every scene incredibly intriguing.

    Skales has revealed his long-awaited album, The Never Say Never Guy, will be released sometime in April.

  • 2Baba, Davido, Olamide to grace Dammy Krane’s TheAminConcert

    2Baba, Davido, Olamide to grace Dammy Krane’s TheAminConcert

    Usual Suspekt is set to present the crème dela crème of Nigerian musicians at it’s The Amin concert scheduled to hold in Lagos on February 18 at Ultima Studios, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1.

    The show will feature prominent artistes such as 2 Baba, Davido, Olamide, Mr Eazi, Timaya, Dammy Krane and others. And to give the event a tinge of variance, legendary fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, KWAM 1, will also be on ground to throw some Fuji vibes into the mix.

    The concert will also mark the launch of Dammy Krane’s ‘ The Amin Foundation’.

  • Davido’s new signee makes debut with Las Vegas

    Davido’s new signee makes debut with Las Vegas

    The new addition to Davido Music Worldwide, Yonda, is out with his debut single titled Las Vegas.
    DMW boss, Davido took to Snapchat to introduce Yonda with a teaser from the track and telling viewers to watch out for him in this year.
    Yonda joins the likes of Lola Rae, Dremo, Mayorkun and Dammy Krane in DMW label.
    Known by the stage name, Yonda, the DMW music organization was said to have concluded Yonda’s arrangement on Friday, January 20, 2017.
    Davido Music Worldwide, its management says, is set to speed up with top record marks in Nigeria and crosswise over Africa.

  • Davido has no right to send dancers off stage – Kaffy

    Davido has no right to send dancers off stage – Kaffy

    Following the scene at the 3Thrones concert, which was held recently; where Davido asked dancers to go off the stage, award winning dancer Kafayat  Oluwatoyin Shafau popularly known as Kaffy, speaking on behalf of dancers in Nigeria, noted that all dancers are professionals in their own field and deserve to be respected as any other person in the entertainment scene.

    According to the Kaffy, the dancers who have been practicing for weeks for the 3thrones, concert did not deserve the humiliation put on them by the artiste.

    Using profanities to address Davido in a video she posted on her Instagram page, she stated: “This message is for Omo Baba Olowo, it is unethical and unprofessional. I see up to 50 dancers practicing for the show that you have collected millions for, and they are being paid peanuts, only for you to tell them you don’t need them. They are human beings too.

    “And this goes out to all other artistes, where was your gut some years back on that same stage, when you were performing to people. Now that people are now screaming your name; Una don feel say, una no need dancers again.”

    She added that Davido could have found a way of communicating with the dancers, “if u don’t want dancers, express it way before you agree to allow them dance, than when you are about to climb the stage and tell them you need them again or tell dancers not to come near you while u perform.”

    Following the outburst by the dancer, she later apologised for her choice of words.

    “I want to start by apologising profusely for my profanity,” Kaffy said.

    “It’s not how I roll. I am one person who promotes discipline and respect among dancers towards their clients and one another.

    “However this issue is real. We matter and deserve respect as we have become part of the building block of the entertainment world. We communicate with our bodies what words and sound can’t express. We paint a picture that defies laws of nature and produce masterpieces beyond mere imaginations. It requires a lot of brain power to begin to be a dancer not to talk of the ability to command muscles people can’t imagine using and that is still underrating the Power of the Art of Dance.

    Stating further, “So it is time we take control and have a voice. Create structure that will protect us from further disrespect and I will do all in my power to continue to protect dancers. I know great minds out there in our world that will rise up too. It’s been years and I have been quiet for too long.”