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  • Davido to partner Akon on sophomore album

    Davido to partner Akon on sophomore album

    AS the duo of Nigeria’s singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido and Senegalese-American hit maker, Akon meet in Kenya to headline different events this weekend, there are talks that both stars will hook up afterwards to do a song together,

    Reports have it that the HKN boss, Davido, will be in Kenya to headline the Afrobeat concert holding at the Carnivore Grounds on Saturday, while Akon is also slated to be in the East African country on the same day.

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    A source in Davido’s camp revealed that both artistes already have plans to hook up in Kenya to record a song for Davido’s highly anticipated sophomore album.

    The forthcoming album already contains international collaborations with American stars like Meek Mil, Wale and possibly Drake.

    If true, this would not be the first time the duo will be working together. In 2012, when both artistes first came together, it was for the remix of Davido’s hit song, DamiDuro. Akon who has been a constant collaborator with African artistes has in the past worked with other Nigerian acts like P-S quare, Shank, Wizkid and D’banj.

  • Davido cooks music with Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend

    Davido cooks music with Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend

    Davido has revealed he is currently working on a song with American rapper and Nicki Minaj’s current love interest, Meek Mill. They bothhas hinted at a collaboration when the Maybach Music Group recording artiste tweeted:

    Davido x Meek Mill coming soon too #aye and Davido retweeted it with the words BADDEST!!.

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    The hashtag hints at a remix of Davido’s hit song “Aye”

     

  • Davido shows off new love

    Davido shows off new love

    Music star Davido is in love and he happily flaunts his new lady love on Instagram at every chance her gets.

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    He has consistently shared photos of his new love Sira and captioning one of the photos ‘Zero Competition’ saying in other words that no woman can compete with her for his love and attention.

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    This is a new move for the star who has been involved in a number of scandals, where women take pictures with him while he is asleep. Showing off his new girlfriend to the public hints at something deep between the couple.

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    Word on the street is that Sira and Davido have been a couple for quite some time. Sira is an aspiring model from Guinea.

     

  • Davido to spend $166,700 on Atlanta home

    Davido to spend $166,700 on Atlanta home

    Davido just revealed to his fans on twitter that he is house shopping in Atlanta Georgia. In his tweet he talks about how owning a house in Atlanta had been a dream of his and its finally happening.

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    The median cost of homes in the capital of Georgia is priced at around $166,700 according to Zillow.

    The ‘Omo Baba Olowo singer’ is definitely doling out a huge sum for his new home.

     

  • Get some sleep, fan tells Davido

    Get some sleep, fan tells Davido

    The Ebola scare might be gone, but Nigerian hip hop superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, is not letting it slide. The singer, on Thursday morning, hit the social network with a photograph of himself holding a poster on which is boldly written, #AfricaAgainstEbola.

    However, a fan of the artiste who simply goes by the name, Charlzani is more bothered about the messenger than the message. “@davidoofficial U gotta try as much as possible to get sufficient sleep bro.. Ur eyes tell a lot #concerned,” he replied.

    Last year, Davido sparked criticism when he visited Abidjan, Ivory Coast for a show and shared photos of himself flanked by soldiers via social media. He captured the photogttaph, “Protected!! 0 EBOLA!!”

    Fans of the star lashed out at him for the caption, with a good number of them saying it was insensitive.

  • Doxy takes shots at Olamide in new single

    Doxy takes shots at Olamide in new single

    HE might be new to the Nigerian music industry, but budding rapper and freestylist, Dolapo Oyatomi Junior, aka Doxy says that he is ready to run with the big guns. He made this known in his new track titled Baby, in which he takes shots at indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno.

    Explaining the rationale behind the move, the young artiste said that Olamide and Phyno, two artistes he respects so much in the rap game “are just too good and I want to rap just like them, but the truth is that Doxy can’t be Olamide or Phyno, just like Olamide can’t be Phyno and Phyno can’t be Olamide,” he said.

    The song, Baby, according to the artiste, is all about everyone minding their business because people are gifted differently. He noted that this is one of the laws in the music industry, just like his previous track, My Business.

    “Only a deep rap artiste can understand the whole words. The chorus, “I love you, hun Baby, I never wanna let you go,” means loving the gift God has given me and I will never let it go due to the love I have for it. God has given me a gift just as He has given Olamide, Phyno and other great artistes. I have to make good use of it.I know I’m different. I would love to work with both artistes. I also look forward to working with the likes of MI, Vector, Ice-Prince, Don Jazzy, D Banj, Banky W, Praiz, Davido, Wizkid, Samklef, Reminisce and other great artistes.

  • Wizkid, Davido duel on Twitter

    THOUGH an eventful year, 2014 sailed on without any serious incidence among artistes as it were. But, as time went on, the hitherto unspoken rivalry between hip hop acts, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid and David Adeleke, aka Davido snowballed into an all-out Twitter war.

    Prior to performing at a sold out show featuring Wale and Akon in the US, Wizkid took to his Twitter handle to post thus; “Just landed in NYC! Let’s turn up! We do proper shows and proper venues.”

    Davido, who had performed at another show that was perceived as a flop, took the post as a direct assault and then launched an attack at the Starboy. Without specifying who he was referring to, Davido traded shots in what many regard as a response to Wizkid.

    Having concluded his show, Wizkid again posted; “Thank u so much NewYork!! Amazing show last night!! Big up @wale nd @akon for showing me love!! Proper show! Proper venue! Boys talk!! Men work.” Davido again responded; “Pull half my crowd before talking shit! Loser!”

    Things came to a head when other artistes including Saeon and Iyanya saw the need to weigh into the row and call their colleagues to order.

  • Davido, Olamide, Ara for Mare Festival

    Davido, Olamide, Ara for Mare Festival

    This year’s Mare Festival opening tomorrow will be unique and different from  past editions, Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr  Kayode Akinmade has said. He spoke at an interaction with the media at Ile Eri Igi (one of the wooden houses) at Iroko Mountain Resort Idanre.

    Beyond the regular mountain climbing, how ready is the state for the visit of UNESCO officials?

    We are expecting the UNESCO officials to come and look at what we have here as part of the process of enlisting Idanre hills into world heritage sites and with the development that is going on here we are optimistic that Idanre hills will make the list this time around”.

    What are the innovations that will make this year’s festival unique?

    What you are seeing around the resort are indications that we are ready to ensure that this year’s Mare Festival will be like no other because this year’s festival will be that of distinction, unique and there will be many side attractions. We don’t have this type of structure last year. Now, we are creating resort like never before where tourists can come, stay and connect with nature, and enjoy nature it at its best.

    Apart from the normal cultural event and dance we are also introducing sporting competitions such as  table tennis tournament  badminton competition, and other indoor games , not only that we are also creating Idanre as an experience you will treasure for life. Our athletes for the marathon race are also warming up for the events as well as the cultural events.

    “We are also using this event to expose and develop talents among the youths. We have discovered raw talents in this environment and there are many amazing talents. So, we are using the festival to develop them and showcase them to the world. These and many others are our plans to make sure Mare 2014 is a Mare of distinction and a festival like never before.

     How prepared is the state in terms of security?

    Security issue is not what you discuss on the pages of the newspaper but I can tell you we are providing adequate security, in fact, world class security because we are aware of the situation in the country and we are not leaving anything undone to ensure that live of our tourists and visitors are safe.

    For your information, dignitaries expected at the festival include the Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief  Edem Duke, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC)  Mrs Sally Mbanefo and her team, State Commissioners of Culture and Tourism  from across the country,  Chairman of Elizade Motor, Chief Michael Ade Ojo, who  is also collaborating with us in this project. In fact, we are expecting many people including local and foreign tourists and we are fully prepared.

     Who are the musicians for the gala night?

    Top on the list of entertainers are Davido, Olamide and Ara that will perform at the gala night. Also, prominent traditional rulers in Idanre local government are flag off the marathon race while their subjects and guests will cheer the participants.

  • Davido gets MTV EMA nomination

    Davido gets MTV EMA nomination

    COMING after weeks of winning at both the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards and BET Awards, Nigerian-born sensational singer, Davido, aka Omo Baba Olowo, has been nominated for the MTV European Music Awards 2014(MTV EMA) as the Best African Act.

    Other nominees for the award, which comes up on November 9, at the SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland, include Goldfish (South Africa), Diamond (Tanzania) and Toofan (Togo).

    The fifth and final nomination slot is still up for grabs, with Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Anselmo Ralph (Angola), Sarkodie (Ghana), Mafikizolo (South Africa), Gangs of Ballet (South Africa), Sauti Sol (Kenya).

    Davido is also up for the “Artiste of the Year” award at the coming Kora Awards 2014, with Omawumi (Nigeria) Diamond (Tanzania) Mafikizolo (South Africa) Sarkodie (Ghana) and 16 other African music artistes making the Top 20 list.

  • Davido, G-Clemp to headline music tour in Germany

    Davido, G-Clemp to headline music tour in Germany

    COME Saturday, September 20, sensational singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, will be joined by rising star, George Clement Pius, a.k.a G-Clemp, to headline a musical tour of Germany being put together by Deff Events, ProEvents and Mims Rose.

    The tour, which holds at Columbiahalle-Columbiadamm, Berlin Germany, is intended to celebrate, unite and explore the different, yet similar musical tastes, cultures and artistes of both Germany and Nigeria.

    According to the organisers, “The concert will be the most exciting music event of the year with so much for the guests to savour for a long time to come.”

    “Once again, we are providing Nigerians and Germans an opportunity to interact with their music idols in a uniquely exciting atmosphere and colourfully showcase the best of talents that abound in Nigeria. This concert is a celebration of us as individuals and our collective successes in our diverse fields. It is about inspiring one another to reach for more. The concert, with its array of talents, is set to be the biggest music event this year and promises to connect guests the Nigerian style.”

    The event, which will be co-sponsored by 1Africa Bar, will be rounded off with a firework display at the castle.