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  • NACCIMA urges FG to make increasing population an asset

    National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Iyalode Alaba Lawson has urged the Federal Government to turn the country’s 198 million population into an asset.

    Speaking on the recent announcement, The national president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Iyalode Alaba Lawson has urged the Federal Government to turn the country’s 198 million population into an asset. by the NPC, Lawson said that Nigeria’s Population is now estimated to be million thus making our country as the 7th largest in the world.

    “Population could be an asset, but if not planned it equally poses a lot of challenges in various areas like provision of infrastructure, adequate health care system and service; an appropriate educational system and employment for the populace,” she said.

    “Therefore, in meeting these challenges,the NACCIMA national President said it require proper planning by Government at all levels and close collaboration with other stakeholders.

    She disclosed that NACCIMA as the voice of business and a national body engaged in promoting activities of the private sectors in all major sectors is ready to work with Governments at all levels to ensure that the Nigerian population becomes an asset.

     

  • Olamide launches channel on Play Tv

    Award winning Hip Hop sensation and Brand Ambassador of PLAY, Olamide (aka Baddosneh) at the weekend in Lagos, launched his much-anticipated music and lifestyle channel,Voice of the Streets  (VOTS) on PLAY TV.

    The event coincided with the birthday of the musical star at which he gave out 100 Play decoders with 12 months free subscription to reward his fans for their loyalty to him and his music over the years.

    VOTS is expected to deliver the best in showbiz bringing in the best street music, lifestyle, reality shows and entertainment news across Nigeria. The channel will also offer rich contents on events, documentaries, red carpet events, features, interviews and many more.

    PLayTV Channel Manager, Ms. Blessing Ezeala described the station as “100 per cent music, lifestyle and entertainment channel showing exclusively on Play TV.

    She said: “VOTS is the first channel in Nigeria owned by an artiste. This channel will have huge viewership across Nigeria, especially with young people from the grassroots, who are keen to immerse themselves in real knowledge of the trends emanating from real music and entertainment in Nigeria; it will also serve as a platform for upcoming artistes to promote themselves. VOTS aims to be the first choice for not only Olamide’s fans but generally for young aspirational Africans who love street music, pop culture, music and entertainment.”

    Olamide said: “This is just the beginning of good things to come to entertainment industry in Nigeria. In Play TV, we have a collaborator that enhances our offering of local contents to our fans. For me and my team, we have always aimed at launching a channel that will speak for the streets and so when the opportunity came up, the choice of Play TV and the launch of VOTS for us is significant as it will cement VOTS as the leading Music and Entertainment Channel in Nigeria and Beyond.”

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • COLLEAGUES CONSOLE OLAMIDE ON MUM’S PASSING

    COLLEAGUES CONSOLE OLAMIDE ON MUM’S PASSING

    Fellow artistes have sympathized with hip hop star, Olamide, who lost his mother on Wednesday, urging him to ‘stay strong’ in a series of messages on the social media.

    The incident was announced on Instagram few hours after Olamide posted a picture, celebrating the birthday of his son.

    Olamide whose latest song, ‘Science Student’, was placed on ‘Not To Be Broadcast’ by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, uploaded a black image on his Instagram page with the caption, ‘Orisa bi iya o si’ which in Yoruba means ‘there’s no god like a mother’.

    Among those who condoled Olamide are Davido, Jaywon, Small Doctor and YBNL Princess.

    ‘FIA’ crooner, Davido, simply wrote, ‘Stay strong baddo’, First lady of YBNL, YBNL Princess, wrote ‘Rest in perfect peace mummy’ and Small Doctor wrote, ‘Stay strony my G @baddosneh, iyanu ma shele soonest,’ while Jaywon posted a picture of himself and Oalmide and wrote ‘@baddosneh @djenimoney stay strong’.

  • Olamide speaks against drug abuse as critics bash ‘Science Student’

    Olamide speaks against drug abuse as critics bash ‘Science Student’

    Despite the fact that some people have dissed his new and trending song, ‘Science Student,’ saying it promotes the use of hard drugs, hip hop act Olamide has called on all to support the fight against drug abuse.

    He took to his Instagram page to declare his stance against drug abuse, urging others to emulate him.

    “Since the release of #ScienceStudent, the support has been massive,” he wrote.

    “As you are all sharing, dancing, singing along to this relatable music of mine, I want you all to take some time to reflect on the subject, say no to drug abuse.

    “Don’t abuse alcohol; stop mixing what you don’t know about. Live responsibly and drink responsibly. Don’t aspire the ‘highness state’ but a state of purpose fulfilment and passion discovery. Together let’s put an end to drug abuse and save as many lives as possible. The video will be out soon and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

    While several of Olamide’s lyrics have been the subject of condemnation, the singer continues to thrive.

    Following the release of ‘Science Student’, a filmmaker and communications expert, Don Pedro Obaseki, had called for the banning of the song in avideo which went viral, saying it ‘eulogised’ the use of hard drugs.

    Also, actress Kemi Lala Akindoju also condemned the trend of promoting and encouraging hard drugs and substances in the name of dance and music.

    Though Lala did not mention any particular artiste, it is likely she was referring to Olamide’s ‘Science Student.’

    Despite these and other criticisms, ‘Science Student’ is still trending online as many dancers upload their efforts at trying to produce the perfect one minute video that aptly depicts the lyrics of the song.

  • Ban Olamide’s ‘Science Student’, says Don Pedro Obaseki

    Ban Olamide’s ‘Science Student’, says Don Pedro Obaseki

    Notable filmmaker and communications expert Don Pedro Obaseki has asked the authories to ban the trending song, ‘Science Student’ by Olamide, claiming the song ‘eulogises’ drug abuse.

    The celebrated filmmaker made this assertion in a recent video which has also been circulating on social media.

    “My name is Don Pedro Obaseki and I’m driving on Third Mainland Bridge now, just coming from work in Lagos,” he said, beginning the video.

    “I just came across a video that is trending stupendously online and it is a video by Olamide. Olamide Adedeji, you know, Badoo. And this one is called ‘Science Student.’

    “I want to beg the Nigerian government, I want to beg the National Broadcasting Commission that if we have any sense of decency left. I’m driving and I can’t help it in this traffic when I heard that song. A song, that ‘Science Student’ song is encouraging our children to mix all forms of drugs. He’s speaking in Yoruba, yes, so you may not really get the import of what he’s talking about. He’s encouraging the children to take Tramadol. He’s encouraging the children to do ‘Monkey Tail.’ That is, he is eulogising all forms of illicit drugs and making it trendy.

    “Our nation is a nation on its knees. So, for us to now have a boy as popular with a huge followership,  a huge opinion moulder like Olamide aka Olamide Badoo or Olamide Adedji, to put up a song that will be to a large extent, be an opinion moulder to the way children see themselves. We must ban this song. This song must not be allowed to hit the airwaves or any kind of wave.

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    “Not stopping there, for his so much celebration of what is bad about drug abuse, we should, the Nigerian government or the authorities, NDLEA, EFCC, whatever, should please save the minds of Nigerian kids. It’s enough that they walk the streets, every one of them proteting against the system in one way or the other. They do that with Rastafarian hair, Hare Krishna skull, Marxist beards, turning their fez caps the wrong way round and sagging trousers. For them now to be celebrating the use of codeine, he use of Tramadol, Skoochie – all are embedded in Olamide’s song.”

    He also urged Nigerians desirous of a positive change for the country to share his video.

    “I beg you, if you are a parent, share this. If you’re someone with a conscience, share this. If you’re someone interested in the future of this country, where our youths are already a beggarly bunch, share this because Nigeria cannot right now be at the end of the devil’s spoon. My name is Pedro Obaseki and I beg Nigerians to do the right thing.”

    He however added that Olamide’s star appeal be harnessed for the good of the youth.

    “We should get hold of Olamide and make him the ambassador of good behaviour for children because we cannot be buying his record and clicking on his links only for our children to be the ones at the receiving end of his apostate pronouncements and crusade,” he said.

    “This is enough. Enough is enuogh. I don’t only speak as a Nigerian, I speak as an investor in the Nigerian entertainment content sector. God bless Nigeria and please let’s beg Olamide to pull that video down and change that song. That is a song that is going to be a nail on the coffin of the future of our children. God bless Nigeria.”

    While no ban is yet out, Olamide’s song has continued to trend as the artiste has continued promotion of the song.

  • BBNaija winner Efe, Olamide shoot musical video ‘Warri’

    BBNaija winner Efe, Olamide shoot musical video ‘Warri’

    Big Brother Naija 2017 winner Michel Ejeba aka Efe and top rapper Olamide aka Baddo, have shot the music video for the collaboration titled, ‘Warri,’ which was dropped late last year.

    The video shot by Avalon Okpe, featured King Baddo and Ef e, who both have ties to the hood hit the streets.

    Efe has never shied away from representing his area, `Warri’ further reiterated this on this new track alongside Baddo.

    The track was produced by no one else but the wickedest, Young Jonn.

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    Efe’s first official music video to his popular single, “Based on Logistics” was released in August, 2017.

    The track was produced by his friend and personal producer, Duktor Sett.

  • Wande Coal, releases new video `Turkey Nla’

    Wande Coal, releases new video `Turkey Nla’

    Nigerian song writer and singer, Oluwatobi Ojosipe popularly known as Wande Coal has released a new music video titled `Turkey Nla’

    The former Mavins Records strong man took to his twitter handle @wandecoal on Thursday to announce to his fans the release of the video stating: “Turkey Nla video out now!!!’’
    The colourful three minutes and 57 seconds video features Olamide’s `shaku shaku’ dance in all forms.

    It was directed by a multi ward winning music video director, Olalekan Buhari popularly known as Unlimited L.A

    The ‘kick' and ‘Rotate’ hit maker got signed to Don Jazzy’s defunct Mo’Hit Records in 2006.

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    Wande Coal who is also a graduate of Curriculum Studies at the University of Lagos decided to pitched tent with Don Jazzy’ s Mavins Records after D’Banj and Don Jazzy went their separates ways in 2012. After a brief stay at Mavins Record, the multiple award winner also referred to as Black Diamond left in 2013 and established his own record label also named Black Diamond.

    In 2015, Wande Coal dropped his sophomore album titled Wanted under his Black Diamond Records.

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  • Kwese enthrones grassroots with Olamide

    Kwese enthrones grassroots with Olamide

    I’m usually thrilled by a mandate that tends to place priority on the masses, especially as a business decision. Therefore, when Chichi Nwoko, General Manager of Kwese Free Sports expressed to me, her brand’s firm approach for mass market, at the last Olamide Live in Concert #OLIC4, held on December 16, 2017, I knew what long-term benefits lie in enthroning the grassroot fans.

    For as cheap as N1, 000 gate ticket purchased for the popular side at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos where the event held, two fans of the hip hop artiste, and three more, to be selected through other activations, will join the rave singer on all-expense trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, courtesy of the management of free-to-air channel, Kwese Free Sports.

    “We are not only partnering with him,” said Nwoko.

    “We are also giving him the opportunity to engage with our audience of young men. We want them to enjoy the World Cup with us. So, what we have done is, not only are we going to be taking Olamide to the World Cup, we are allowing him to take five of his fans; and these are regular people on the street who wouldn’t have the opportunity. We are proud to sponsor that experience. This is in line with our brand’s promise to not only show the matches but to also be on ground. So, it’s important for us to be at these places and there is no Mainland/Island division here. We will continue to look forward to this kind of platform to expose and encourage our audiences as they watch us.”

    It is interesting to know that for Kwese Free Sports, it is about the fans and Olamide and his music is only serving as a veritable medium.

    “It’s about having impact and connecting with our audience,” she says.

    “We know Soccer is very big, we know that the World Cup is a big event and Super Eagles will be playing, and if you look around, you would find a lot of young people. So we are looking for interesting ways a connecting with them. For us, sports is entertainment, there is a mix in there. Even as we do a lot of these viewing centers, we will be having a lot of music as part of the experience. So, at every point, the first thing that drives us are the fans.”

    I wanted to know if the ideology of this fans attraction would be confused with music and entertainment, especially since, according to Nwoko, “There is a natural synergy between sport and music, and that’s what we are trying to bring back.” Would Olamide still be the golden boy of this project, if he were to be playing some elitist kind of music?

    “I know my market,” said Nwoko.

    “I’m not lost and I’m also happy with where we are; we are a free-to-air channel which is the very premise to make sports available to the masses. A lot of the elite people may have other means of consuming sport. But I think we are very targeted in our approach for mass market and musicians that appeal to that, that we can work with and leverage to create some experiences that otherwise wouldn’t have been there. Yes, we will consider other artistes but our focus is how we can elevate and impact the mass audiences with free sports.”

    To underscore the place of Olamide in the brand equity of Kwese Free Sports, Nwoko says “we found there is an amazing love and respect that people have for Olamide, and so for us to be able to connect to that humility- that story that resonates with a lot of our viewers – someone that’s humble, someone who started from the bottom and is now a success story – as a brand that’s something we love to align with.”

    Now, this is how the Mundial show is expected to play out:

    “We are hoping that when the Super Eagles win, we break out into a party, and his (Olamide) music. We are a very musical people. For me I think that on the other side of entertainment is sport. Just to reiterate, we want to plug in to what our fans enjoy. We are going to pick one match, and it’s definitely going to be with the Super Eagles, probably at the group stage. We are working closely with Integral Media who will handle the whole hospitality,” she said.

  • Lagos is incomplete without entertainment, says Olamide

    Lagos is incomplete without entertainment, says Olamide

    Sunday, December 17 will be a day to remember as the fourth edition of ‘Olamide Live in Concert’ (OLIC) held sway at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

    Convened by YBNL Boss, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, the concert brought together the best of Nigerians who thrilled Lagosians to good music.

    Among those who mounted the stage at the show were Small Doctor, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Reminiscence, Lil Kesh, Woli Arole, Yomi SARS, Daddy Showkey, Olu Maintain, Klever J, Solid Star, Terry G and host of others.

    Speaking at the show, Olamide disclosed that the story about the strength of Lagos is incomplete without entertainment and that the State government under His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been an inspiration to the success of the industry in Nigeria in just over two years.

    Olamide stated that the Lagos State Governor has been an apostle of creativity and ingenuity adding that many music artists were able to find their feet in the industry because of the ambience of positivity created over the years by the state government.

    OLIC4 was attended by over 15,000 teeming audience of diverse social groups and age grade.

    Artists present at the concert did not hide their admiration for the State government, attributing the success of the music concert and the prominence the entertainment business enjoys in recent years to the strategic initiatives of Lagos State government.

    The show was a rhapsody of funfair and entertainment as music enthusiasts and fun seekers across the country and beyond were thrilled with spectacular music of different genres.

    The concert was attended by personalities from all strata of the society which include, Mrs Aramide Giwanson, Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts and Culture, Mr Rotimi Ogunleye, Commissioner for Commerce Industry and Cooperative, Dr Olufemi Onanuga, Special Adviser, Primary Health Care, Mrs Yetunde Onabule, Special Adviser, Urban Development, Mr Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser, Sports Commission.

    Also in attendance was Mr Fola Adeyemi, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Mr Habib Haruna, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Lagos State.

  • Wizkid, Olamide join #EndSARSBrutality

    Wizkid, Olamide join #EndSARSBrutality

    Concerned about incessant harassment from operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) arm of the Nigeria Police, hip hop acts, Wizkid and Olamide, have added their voice to calling members of the special arm to order.

    Taking to Twitter on Monday, Wizkid who recently clinched the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) award for ‘Best International Artiste’ spoke of the country’s responsibility to its youth.

    “#EndSarsBrutality Empower the youth , guide and protect the youth! Thats all we ask ????,” wrote Wizkid.

    Earlier on Sunday, ‘Wo’ crooner, Olamide, posted an image with the inscription; ‘#EndSarsBrutality plenty suffer man de face. Guide and protect the people not make life miserable for them due to the pressure that comes with your work or what you going through at home. A man with gun should be mentally balance and well oriented.’

    Olamide also posted, ‘#EndSarsBrutalityNigeria we can do better.’

    The Instagram post has garnered nearly 50, 000 likes.

    Many Nigerian youths have narrated stories of harassment meted out on them by SARS operatives and have shared such on social media.

    And a tweet credited to Assistant Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, has also infuriated many Nigerians.

    “To all those having frightening dreams – “shot/beaten by police”. Pray to God not to allow it happen + avoid areas where police are responding to incidents in real lofe. If such dreams persist, GO SEE A PSYCHIATRIST.”

    However, the Nigeria Police has asked victims of SARS’ harassment to report it.

    Tweeting on Monday, it wrote, ‘Re: #EndSARS If u’ve contact with SARS personnel and u’ve any complaints about deir actions or inactions, u’re at liberty 2 report deir conducts 2 various platforms provided by d NPF to deal with unprofessional conduct of members of d Force rather dan call 4 end SARS. 08057000001.’