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  • Dr Sid picks July 27 for white wedding

    Dr Sid picks July 27 for white wedding

    IN a few weeks’ time, sensational Nigerian singer, Dr Sid, will be bidding bye to bachelorhood, as he is set to walk down the aisle with his long-time fiancé, Simi Osomo, on July 27.

    The Surulere crooner, son of the late Nollywood great, Justice Esiri, made this announcement during the week when he posted a picture of him and his fiancé via instagram.

    The University of Ibadan Veterinary  Medicine graduate wrote on his Instagram page: “ On the 27th July, 2014, I say “I do” to this beautiful woman #LoveMine my #LastBusStop”.

    It will be recalled the duo had their wedding introduction in December, 2013.   Few months afterwards, precisely last month, Simi Osomo hit Las Vegas with some friends to celebrate her bachelorette party. However, according to reports, a number of her friends were absent at the party on the grounds that there was no provision for accommodation and flight.

    Miffed by their action, Simi, in an email, was said to have removed the names of her friends who did not show up for the bachelorette party from attending her wedding through an e-mail.  The email reads in part:  “Hey, I’m emailing in regards to my bachelorette party in Vegas. I wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt that, out of courtesy and regard for me, you would have communicated to me or Titi in advance that you would not be able make the trip.

    “I communicated with you on different occasions beforehand and at no point did you tell me you couldn’t make it or at least mention your reasons for not showing up.

    Titi spent a lot of time, efforts and money planning the Vegas trip, with a lot on the itinerary already paid for, but you couldn’t be considerate enough to respond to the final email confirming arrival dates and times, saying you couldn’t make it. “After careful thought of your actions towards me, I would like to let you know formally that you are not invited to Sidney and I’s wedding. I would like to share it with the ones who truly care and support me-friends I can count on, who equally hold me in high regard.”

  • Dr. Sid announces wedding plans

    Dr. Sid announces wedding plans

    The Nigerian entertainment industry was abuzz at the weekend with the star-studded wedding of Nigerian music diva, Tiwa Savage and her husband, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun.
    For most artistes, it was a time to felicitate with the bride and groom. As the ceremony got underway, guests were given room to make speeches. But interestingly, Tiwa’s co-Mavin artiste, Dr Sid, dropped a bombshell.
    In a few words, the Surulere crooner announced that his wedding would come up in July. Though he didn’t disclose the details, the artiste set the entertainment world in an anticipatory mood. This is even more so as the introduction ceremony of the Mavin artiste and his fashion consultant fiancée, Simi Osomo, had taken place in Lagos on Sunday, December 8, 2013.
    Only recently, the artiste made a career move when he delved into the movie world. He made his Nollywood debut in the movie, The Last 3 Digits. The movie, which also features actor Nonso Diobi, was directed by Moses Inwang.
    Inwang was full of commendations for the Mavin artiste, as he said: “In 2008, Justus Esiri gave me a wonderful performance in the film, Chase. Six years after, his son, Dr Sid, stepped into his father’s shoes and blew me away with his amazing performance in The Last Three Digits, playing alongside talented actor, Nonso Diobi.”

  • Dr Sid makes Nollywood debut

    Dr Sid makes Nollywood debut

    JUST like Davido, Omawumi and other Nigerian top singers, Dr Sid has also made his debut appearance in a Nollywood movie, The Last 3 Digits, a development that many see as an attempt at stepping into his late father’s shoes.

    The movie also stars actor and Glo ambassador, Nonso Diobi.

    Moses Ewang, the director of the movie, said: “In 2008, Justus Esiri gave me a wonderful performance in the film, Chase. Six years later, his son, Dr Sid, has stepped into his father’s shoes and blown me away with this amazing performance in The Last Three Digits, where he played alongside talented actor, Nonso Diobi!”

    Born Sidney Onoriode Esiri, he is a singer-songwriter and dentist, who hails from Delta State, but was raised in Lagos. His mother is a successful fashion designer. His late father, a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), was famous for his role as the Village Headmaster, a Nigerian sitcom popular in the 1980s.

    Dr Sid, who is the second child of four children, has had his mind set on becoming an entertainer from his childhood. However, his life took a different course after he graduated from the Nigerian Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos. He attended the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, where he studied Dental Surgery. He first worked at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, and later did his national youth service in Yola, Adamawa State. He also worked at various dental clinics, while also playing music.

    Three years after, he resolved to quit his practice as a dentist, so he could concentrate fully on his music career. He signed on to Don Jazzy’s Mo’ Hits Records, where he recorded the Mo’ Hits All stars album, Curriculum Vitae, (CV), which was released in December, 2007. He featured on seven of the 15 tracks released on the album, which included Booty Call and Close to You.

  • Gulder Club Ultimate berths in Enugu

    Gulder Club Ultimate berths in Enugu

    THE Nigeria’s mobile clubbing platform, Gulder Ultimate Club, will be making its third outing in Enugu on April 25 and 26, organizers have announced.

    Introduced by Gulder, a brand of Nigerian Breweries plc., the show which made debut in Port Harcourt in July last year, paraded top entertainers such as Kunle Afolayan, Beverly Naya, Tee A and Yaw, among others. Although it enjoyed an edge as a unique show, music lovers enjoyed a rare moment of clubbing with the stars.

    With more verve, the show moved to Lagos in December, recording a higher number of celebrities, including Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, Frank Edoho, Dr SID, Jay Jay Okocha, Alex Okosi, Denrele, Tee-Y Mix, JJC and Weird MC who partied with other fun lovers in a ship-design ballroom by veteran movie set designer, Pat Nebo, at the Eko Hotel Convention Ground, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Many travelled from different parts of the country to be part of the two-day Lagos edition.

    There are indications that the show may soar higher, with the announcement, Tuesday, of four of Africa’s hottest DJs and two dynamic hosts for the Enugu leg of the event.

    Otherwise called “The Coal City” Enugu is the nightlife destination of southeastern Nigeria, where every day is a celebration for party lovers who hang out at stylish bars and nightclubs.

    “Enugu is a special destination for us and we want the connection between Gulder and our friends in Enugu to be a fusion of a fully packed entertaining night with world-class performances,” said. Onyeka Okoli, Senior Brand Manager, Gulder. The idea, according to Okoli, is to take the club experience from city to city to engage and excite.

    Organisers are yet to announce details of hosts and performers, but many are already speculating that bona fide ‘Igbo boys’, Phyno, Ill Bliss, Raw, and Tony One Week are contenders.

    Club Ultimate is an innovative event, which transforms ordinary venues into a virtual club of urbane cabaret, DJs spin-off and unusual acrobatic performances invoking the fantasy wow effect. The fictional becomes reality, making it the most exciting clubbing event ever experienced in each region.

  • Di Ja joins Mavin Records

    Di Ja joins Mavin Records

    Coming on the heels of the departure of Wande Coal from Mavin Records, Founder and President of the label Michael Collins Ajereh, alias Don Jazzy, has signed on Hadiza Bell, alias Di Ja.

    Born of a Nigerian mother and a Sierra Leonean father, Di Ja, who was based in Canada, has been described as a pop singer, who infuses reggae and RnB into her music.

    She just released her first single,Yaro, under Mavin Records.

    In 2009, she released her first effort, Rock Steady, which was nominated for the Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards.

    Di Ja, with a degree in Biology and Psychology, has joined Dr. SID, D’Prince and Tiwa Savage on the label.

    According to findings, more acts are likely to join the Mavin camp, as Don Jazzy will be unveiling two artistes soon.

    Wande Coal, who had been with Mavin Records since its Mo Hits Records days, left the label, following alleged conflicting ambitions.

    The management said: “Over the last few months, Mavin Records has made moves to consolidate by pursuing a renewed ethos to raise quality and professionalism. Wande’s vision has not aligned with ours; and a few months ago, we agreed that a separation would be the best.”

  • Dr Sid’s Talented still on top

    Dr Sid’s Talented still on top

    FOR the second week running, Dr Sid’s song, Talented, has maintained the lead at the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10.

    While D’Banj’s Finally climbs to number 2, Davido’s Skelewu leapfrogs two places to number 5.

    Olamide’s Duro Soke is also up one place to number 4, as Kcee’s Pull Over moves to the seventh position.

    As WizKid’s Jaiye Jaiye finds its way to number eight, I Swear by Ice Prince stays at number six, while Mama Eh by Sean Tizzle remains at number 10.

    Natural Something, which was once topping the chart, slips to number three, while I’m Sorry by Illbliss drops out of the top 10 altogether.

    This week’s chart sees just one new entry, Rotate by Wande Coal, making its debut at number 9.

    MTV Base’s own Osahon Asemota joins VJ Ehiz on the Top 10 couch this week to talk about the hottest videos making the rounds in the Nigerian music scene.

    Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 powered by Star Music is put together by a judging panel of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart.

    On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com); DJ Humility (Rhythm FM); DJ Jimmy Jatt; DJ Xclusive (Cool FM); Big Time (Rhythm FM); DJ Caise (The Beat FM); Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today).

  • Dr Sid’s Talented still on top

    Dr Sid’s Talented still on top

    FOR the second week running, Dr Sid’s song, Talented, has maintained the lead at the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10.

    While D’Banj’s Finally climbs to number 2, Davido’s Skelewu leapfrogs two places to number 5.

    Olamide’s Duro Soke is also up one place to number 4, as Kcee’s Pull Over moves to the seventh position.

    As WizKid’s Jaiye Jaiye finds its way to number eight, I Swear by Ice Prince stays at number six, while Mama Eh by Sean Tizzle remains at number 10.

    Natural Something, which was once topping the chart, slips to number three, while I’m Sorry by Illbliss drops out of the top 10 altogether.

    This week’s chart sees just one new entry, Rotate by Wande Coal, making its debut at number 9.

    MTV Base’s own Osahon Asemota joins VJ Ehiz on the Top 10 couch this week to talk about the hottest videos making the rounds in the Nigerian music scene.

    Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 powered by Star Music is put together by a judging panel of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart.

    On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com); DJ Humility (Rhythm FM); DJ Jimmy Jatt; DJ Xclusive (Cool FM); Big Time (Rhythm FM); DJ Caise (The Beat FM); Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today).

  • Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage to compere 2013 Headies

    Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage to compere 2013 Headies

    Following several months of planning, Nigerian superstars, Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid, have been named hosts for the 2013 edition of The Headies music awards.
    According to the organizers, both artistes have been selected in line with the awards’ tradition of picking talented and inspiring entertainers to host the ceremony, which parades some of the continent’s biggest entertainers.
    Speaking on The Headies, Tiwa, who was full of commendation, said, “Being the eighth year, it’s not easy to be consistent in a country like Nigeria. So, I give kudos to the organizers for creating an award by Nigerians for Nigerians. It’s always sketchy when the nomination list comes up, like this year. We are not going to touch on that. We’ll just wait for the night and address those issues; and then, we’ll go ‘all Kanye West’ on the awards.”
    Dr. Sid was also full of excitement, saying, “I’ve been trying to host this event for the past six years. I had waited to be called to no avail; but this year, I’m one of the hosts. I’m so emotional right now and I’m glad for this opportunity.”
    The eighth edition of The Headies comes up on December 26, at the Grand Ball Room of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.
    Also known as the Hip-HopWorld Awards, the event, according to the organizers, seeks to honour urbane music and hip-hop culture.
    Produced and presented to match some of the biggest awards shows from around the world, The The Headies annually celebrates deserving Nigerian music stars and gives honour to whom it is due, while also encouraging many to raise their game in order to enter the prestigious Headies alumni.

  • Wande Coal quits Marvin records

    Wande Coal quits Marvin records

    Award-winning artiste, Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal has quit Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.

    The Nation gathered that Wande Coal, a member of the defunct Mo’hits records, co-owned by Dbanj and Don Jazzy, released a single Kilaju two days ago, under his own floated record label called Black Diamond Entertainment. His two previous singles Kick and Rotate had been released under Marvin Records.

    Although no official statement has been issued on Wande exit from Mavin Records, there are strong indications that he has moved on for good as the official cover art of the new single reads: Black Diamond Entertainment-Wande Coal Kilaju-produced by Maleek Berry.

    The producer of the single is another indication that things have fallen apart in the Marvin camp as Maleek is Wizkid’s in-house producer.

    A source who does not want his name in print disclosed that Wande’s career has been dormant right from the days of the Mo’hits records and as such he may have decided to take his destiny in his own hands by launching his own record label.

    “Don’t blame Wande Coal; he’s only released one full-length album, Mushin2Mohits back in 2009,” the source said.

    It would be recalled that Mavin Records was founded barely a year ago after the crisis that rocked Mo’Hits records. Other artistes on the label are Tiwa Savage, D’Prince and Dr. Sid.