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  • DJ Jimmy Jatt: My kidney failure not caused by alcohol or smoking

    DJ Jimmy Jatt: My kidney failure not caused by alcohol or smoking

    Veteran disc jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt has revealed that his recent kidney failure was not a result of smoking and drinking alcohol as it was presumed.

    The celebrity DJ who has been in the industry for 40 years disclosed that he does not smoke, but only takes a little alcohol occasionally.

    “I’ve never smoked in my life; smoking has nothing to do with your kidney though. I stopped drinking a long time ago and even when I was drinking it was just to socialize. Mine was as a result of diabetes which is hereditary and I’ve been managing that since I was in my 30s which led to high blood pressure and then kidney failure,” he said.

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    Speaking on the present situation of Nigeria’s music industry, Jimmy Jatt said he feels proud like a father because he’s been there when the industry was in shambles.

    “I feel like a proud dad because truly I got into it when it wasn’t anything and when people frown at it. I know the battles I fought personally to be able to do what I do now and then the people that were very negative about it and then they see you now they roll out the red carpet or want to have dinner with you, so it’s a good time, I’m excited about what the entertainment space is right now.”

  • I lost my sight in 2020 – DJ Jimmy Jatt

    I lost my sight in 2020 – DJ Jimmy Jatt

    Renowned disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his experience with health issues, including losing his sight in 2020 and a chronic kidney disease diagnosis.

    In a recent appearance on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt recounted how his health challenges began in 2020 after he decided to explore the world beyond Nigeria.

    Jimmy Jatt said he underwent surgery to restore his vision and later relocated to the United States, where he received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.

    He underwent dialysis and eventually returned to Nigeria for a kidney transplant.

    Despite his health setbacks, DJ Jimmy Jatt said he continued to pursue his passion for DJing, performing across America and Europe before returning to Nigeria in December.

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    He said: “Maybe I caused it myself because, in 2019, I decided to spend more time outside Nigeria. I had lived all my life in Lagos and wanted to explore other parts of the world—Europe, America, everywhere.

    “But in 2020, I started experiencing health issues. Due to the travel restrictions at the time, I remained in Nigeria. I lost my sight and had to undergo surgery to regain it. After recovering, I felt the need to stick to my plan of living elsewhere for a while, so I relocated to the U.S. While there, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.

    “I stayed in the U.S. for a while and was on dialysis. Eventually, I returned to Nigeria and underwent a kidney transplant. After the procedure, I chose to take time off to fully recover. Once I was discharged, I left Nigeria again.

    “Even while abroad, I continued DJing across America and Europe. However, I decided it was time to return home, so I came back to Nigeria in December.”

    Jimmy Jatt emphasised that kidney disease is not always caused by lifestyle choices, citing his own experience of never smoking and having stopped drinking alcohol long before his diagnosis. He attributed his condition to diabetes,

    “I’ve never smoked and had long stopped drinking alcohol, my kidney disease stemmed from diabetes” he said.

  • Siju Iluyomade leads’ Arise Walk for Life’

    Pastor Siju Iluyomade wife of the Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Idowu Iluyomade, led the second edition of the ‘Arise Walk for Life’ – a charity walk leading to the 10th edition of the Arise Women Conference – which is aimed at promoting healthy living and taking preventive measures. She was joined by influential celebrities including Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Waje, DJ Cuppy and Rita Dominic.

    The walk which kicked off at the Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 13 October, 2018 by 7am, featured free medical screening, talks on disease prevention, music, exercises, and more.

    Other celebrities like Beejay Sax, DJ Exclusive, DJ Jimmy Jatt,  Funke Bucknor, Lala Akindoju, Bukola Bekes, Trevor Akindele were also present to encourage other participants.

    Arise Women is a faith-based non-governmental organization in the last 7 years, the organisation has established three mobile clinics to bring primary health care to neglected communities, medical needs for over 15,000 women in different areas.

    Through partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, it has trained many women in various skills like fashion designing, hat making, soap making, hair dressing and so on.

    With their school health initiative, the organization will be de-worming 5000 pupils in Lagos State owned schools, 30 free Dialysis Sessions in partnership with Healing Stripes Hospital and Arise free Women’s Clinic twice every month.

  • Bisola releases debut ‘collabo’ video

    Bisola releases debut ‘collabo’ video

    Big Brother Naija (BBN) 2017 Reality TV show first runner-up, Bisola Aiyeola has partnered ex-Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh, to release a debut hot single, ‘Water and Fire’.

    The video for the new hit, produced by Temple Music has also been released.

    ‘Water and Fire’ song, is officially the first production from newly established Temple Music, a sister firm of leading creative talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC).

    The single is said to be a teaser to the evolving artiste’s individual albums coming up later in the year.

    Bisola is a multi-talented actress, MC, singer, TV/Radio presenter and mimic who has been active over the past 10 years.

    She is also an Ambassador for the ONE campaign Organisation which has been calling on governments for a package of funding and reforms which will make education work for every girl by 2030.

    The organisation also urged world leaders to double the global funding for girls’ education by 2020.

    Similarly, Jeff Akoh who won the 2015 edition of Project Fame West Africa, a reality Singing Reality TV competition, is set to release highly anticipated album titled “Lokoja” on October 27th.

    The duo of Bisola and Jeff are among six pioneer artistes signed to the young Temple Music.

    Others include 9ice, the ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner; DJ Jimmy Jatt; Chris Akinyemi and Mr Labz.

     

  • DJ SPINALL, DJ JIMMY JATT, SELEBOBO, OTHERS SUPPORT YOUNG ARTISTS

    DJ SPINALL, DJ JIMMY JATT, SELEBOBO, OTHERS SUPPORT YOUNG ARTISTS

    ARTISTSCONNECTNG recently hosted an array of young and creative artistes who came together to showcase their works in an environment which afforded the artistes to explore different mediums like pencil, biro ink, and charcoal to convey their arts.

    Held at Lekki Leisure Lake resort, Arinze, one of the artists, made a wonderful portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari which looked very real. Others made drawings of their favourite celebrities. Seyi Alabi, a contemporary artist, showcased a piece titled Hope, which portrays an African child bringing her heart, a way of raising awareness for children with heart related ailments.

    Celebrities like Solid Star, DJ Spinall, Toby Grey, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Selebobo, Viktor, Tobbinator, and others graced the event.

    In his speech, Mr Frank Momoh, President, Frot Group revealed that it is the goal of ArtistsConnectNG to provide a platform for ambitious and aspiring artists to showcase talent and technique; while subsidizing prices of materials, in order to develop and promote quality and ingenuity in the new-generation artist guild in Nigeria.

    According to the convener of ArtistsConnectNG, Ken Nwadiogbu, aka Kenart, the strategy was to engineer social connectivity and build motivation, by bringing together a mix of personalities, artists and artistes while bringing recognition to these visual artists and artworks.

    The event which was sponsored by Frot Group had visual artists like Arinze, Ayo Filade, Isimi Taiwo, Raji Bamidele, Alex Peter, Ken Nwadiogbu, Foladavid, Olumide Oresegun, Oscar Ukonu,

  • Lilian Isoro weds Ubi Franklin

    Lilian Isoro weds Ubi Franklin

    Honcho of Made Men Music Group, Ubi Franklin, exchanged marital vows with Nollywood actress, Lilian Escrow last Friday.
    Accompanied by family, friends and industry colleagues, Franklin who is also manager to music superstar, Iyanya, performed the traditional rites at Esoro‘s family home in Magodo, Lagos.
    Notable guests who graced the ceremony include Gbenro Ajibade, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Yomi Casual.

  • DJ Jimmy Jatt, Sammie Okposo enroll with NEIHIS

    DJ Jimmy Jatt, Sammie Okposo enroll with NEIHIS

    Two prominent Nigerian entertainment industry practitioners, DJ Jimmy Jatt and gospel artiste Sammie Okposo have enrolled on the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme (NEIHIS).

    Aside their enrollment, both of them, who got their NEIHIS ID cards and other access documents, have volunteered to be goodwill ambassadors of the scheme. They also commended the organisers for ensuring a well-structured health care scheme for the entertainment industry.

    “One might not really know the essence of what is happening now in our industry until one is in dire need of these services especially under emergency situations,” said DJ Jimmy Jatt.

    “What is happening now is something that should have happened a long time ago but the most important thing is that it’s finally a reality. I enjoin all other entertainment practitioners across Nigeria to also make this informed decision.”

    Also speaking during his presentation, Sammie Okposo said the industry is finally on the part of honour. “The Era of begging in our industry seems to have come to an end. Health is wealth and we as entertainers have to do what it takes to safeguard our health. I’m proud to be on the NEIHIS scheme and enjoin others in our industry to do the same.”

    NEIHIS is a private scheme designed for the entertainment industry and endorsed by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). It’s an initiative of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Lecture Series (NEILS).

  • Jimmy Jatt hits UK for media tour

    Jimmy Jatt hits UK for media tour

    COMING on the heels of the successful launch of his album, The Industry, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt has kicked-off a media tour in the United Kingdom, where he is meeting with his fans, engaging with the media, discussing his new album, 25 years in the industry and his just-released autobiography.

    The tour has taken Nigeria’s number one DJ through Factory78 TV, Bang Radio, ‘DBoy Overstands show’ African Dazzle Magazine, BBC 1Xtra, Afrobeat360 and Capital Xtra  anchored by the Diaspora media consultant, Tola Onigbanjo.

    “This was really an important tour for me for many reasons. It’s one thing to be appreciated by all of my colleagues and mentees and others in the industry and to feel that love. But to step out in the streets, go around the United Kingdom, connect with my people and feel that energy is powerful. I am very glad that, after 25 years, people are still excited about my work. I am ready to go for another 25,” said Jimmy Jatt.

  • Celebs at Jimmy Jatt’s 25th Anniversary

    Celebs at Jimmy Jatt’s 25th Anniversary

    NIGERIAN entertainment industry and fashionistas took to the red carpet on August 17 to honour  DJ Jimmy Jatt on his 25th anniversary on stage which features the launching of a book and an album  at the InterContinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Many of our celebs put their best foot forward. It’s was an exciting evening. The red carpet had some truly incredible looks from the celebrities who wowed the audience with their dress sense.

    From Kate Henshawl, Ariyike Akinbobola to Ufuoma Ejenobor-McDermott, the party saw some attention-grabbing gowns. It’s difficult to say who was the most well-dressed celebrity, as everyone dressed to kill.

    Jimmy Jatt looked smart. Tiwa Savage looked smashing with a one-piece dress and had all the cameras on her.  Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere looked flawless in her animal print and black assemble.  The sexy “kokolet” completed her look with gold accessories.

  • Artistes celebrate DJ Jimmy Jatt

    Artistes celebrate DJ Jimmy Jatt

    It was a gathering of stars on Sunday, August 17, when one of Nigeria’s most celebrated disc jockeys, Jimmy Adewale Amu, aka Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, launched his album, The Industry, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Anchored by Olisa Adibua, the album launch, which also coincided with his 25th anniversary on stage, had a roll call of A-list celebrities such as 2face Idibia, Kate Henshaw, Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan, Dr Sid, Lynxx, Praiz, Ebuka Obi- Uchendu, Vector, Titilayo Oyinsan, Basketmouth, Julius Agwu, Okey Basket, Omawunmi, Ufoma Ejenobor, Mannie, Dotun, Kaylah Oniwu and Vixen Ekwere, among others in attendance.

    Jimmy Jatt’s first single, Stylee,  which featured Tuface Idibia, Mode 9 and Elajoe, enjoyed massive airplay and the music video stayed on the MTV Africa countdown for many weeks. It also fetched him several awards like Channel O Africa Music Video Award, Hip Hop World Award, SoundCity Music Video Award, Nigerian Music Video Award and Nigerian Music Award nominations.

    His album, The Definition, a mix tape, features over 50 Nigerian artistes. He also has a television programme called Jimmy’s Jump Off currently airing on local and international stations.