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  • 1DA drops two singles

    1DA drops two singles

    Budding Nigerian musician, Godson Ominibie Epelle, aka 1Da, has announced the release of two singles, Activate and Joy. The Squareball Entertainment recording act, stated that both tracks are currently enjoying airplay across the country as well as massive downloads.

    The artiste had earlier released Love Her Daily which later had a remix with Solid Star and Skales, and that launched him into the industry. To his credit, he has also released a mix-tape, If to say Na My Beat (INMB).

    “I do Reggae Dancehall with a little bit of Afrobeat. Basically, I do all kinds of music but reggae dancehall is my strongpoint. I released my mix-tape in 2015 and I have three other singles. Presently I’m working on my album which should be released before the year runs out. It is almost ready; we are just putting finishing touches to it,” the budding artiste says.

    1da started his music career professionally in 2012 in Port Harcourt, until the current CEO of Squareball Entertainment, Adasa Cookey appreciated his musical ability and signed him.

    According to the artiste, his recent song, Joy, acknowledges the fulfillment that comes from certain things we desire and cherish in our everyday living

    He was born, on June 27th 1994 at P.H, Rivers State. He had his basic school education at Newlife Baptist Nursery and Primary School Port Harcourt, before he proceeded to Blessed Comprehensive Secondary School, Port Harcourt. He enjoys playing football, and believes that he would have been playing in an academy if not for music.

  • Osewa, Itodo berth in last 16 of singles

    Osewa, Itodo berth in last 16 of singles

    Nigerian players showed their intention to rub shoulders with the continent’s best at the ongoing 39th ITF/CAT African Junior Championships, as the trio of Michael Osewa, Christopher Itodo and Christopher Bulus berthed in the last 16 of the boys’ singles.

    Earlier on Saturday, Baraka Quadri and Friday Gabriel secured their places in the last 16 of the boys and girls U-14 singles and yesterday, Osewa, Itodo and Bulus breezed to the same stage after winning their last group matches.

    However, it was the end of the road for the trio of Marylove Edwards, Angel McCleod and Adetayo Adetunji as they were shown the exit in the tournament.

    Edwards, McCleod and Adetunji managed to win one match out of three matches in the group to be shown the door in the girls’ singles.

    In the doubles, Nigerian players are in the quarterfinal stage as McCleod and Adetunji in the girls’ U-16 as well as Edwards and Quadri are in contention for the titles.

    In the boys’ U-14, Gabriel and Osewa secured their spot in the quarterfinal stage of the championship.

    A satisfied National Junior Coach, Mohamm`

  • Group holds conference for singles, married

    A non-denominational ministry, Family Booster Ministry has concluded plans to organize its annual singles and married Lagos conference holding on Sunday, September 27, at the Gymnasium hall, National Stadium, Lagos.

    The founder of the ministry, Pastor Bisi Adewale made this known in a release made avaliable to The Nation yesterday said that the conference is focused on equipping the married and singles, especially the youths in Nigeria with positive information in every area of lives which include spiritual development, promoting healthy marriage, building good relationship, academice, finances, career, association and others.

    He said that the programme tagged: ‘Pillars of Marriage’ is poised to bring together thousands of singles and married from across the country as the programme has become an annual event that has been inspiring and transforming

    Adewale, who will be ministering on that day with his wife, Yomi, informed that they will be joined by other ministers of God, including popular Benita Okogie; Aperire; Provers 360 and Living Voices. They will minister in music and others.

    Adewale, who recalled that last year’s edition was a great success because of various testimonies that followed, said that the 2015 edition, which is expected to be greater, will feature book bonanza; fire prayers; dynamic teachings and free recharge cards.

  • Lara George releases new singles

    Lara George releases new singles

    GOSPEL music artiste, Lara George recently dropped two new singles: Oba Ogo and Imela. The singer declared that the songs are simply meant to worship her God. Lara renders praise, and worships her God in several languages with love and great joy.

    The singer, producer, and music director is a mother of two and was formerly a member of the award-winning female band KUSH, one of the earliest female gospel groups in Nigeria, before going solo. She is now an established gospel singer in her own right.

    An extremely talented singer with several awards under her belt; both as a member of KUSH, and as a solo artiste, Lara started her musical career in 2007, but released her first hit single Ijoba Orun in 2007.

  • Top Chefz drops singles

    Top Chefz drops singles

    Ahead of the release of his EP, budding Nigerian singer, Oseghale Bernard Ohiku who goes by the stage name Top Chefz, has dropped three singles. The artiste who says that he is not limited to a particular genre is also a music producer who has done beats for some of U.K’s top rated artistes.

    An Audio Engineering student, Top Chefz who says he wrote and co-produced his first song at the age of nine, admits that his lyrics are inspired by “life, its struggles, how I feel after I make a mad beat. I am inspired by my surroundings, people around me, situations that occur. Sometimes a joke I hear on TV.”

    So far, he has released three singles, namely Get Down On It, Mazi Weekend and The Truth. ”Mazi Weekend and The Truth were released off my Maximum Chilling EP. Maximum Chilling is still a work in progress. It’s almost done. It’s packed hot from dance tracks to feel good tracks to rap. It will be out September, 2015. Maximum Chilling is like my gift to my fans. When someone gets you a gift you don’t know what to expect, until you open it you’ll know what the present is. This album is my gift to music lovers,” he said.

    Like other Nigerian artistes in the Diaspora, Top Chefz says he plans to move back to the country soon. “I have plans of starting something great in Nigeria. I plan on putting my hands in various things; shows, festivals, cartoons and other types of animations. I also love cooking a lot. I probably cook as much as I produce tracks. So I would also love to invest my time in that field as well. You know good food deserves good music,” he said.

  • Singles of purpose meet

    The interdenominational outreach, Singles of Purpose will hold a special service for singles and couples today.

    The summit takes place at Lamborghini Event Centre before the 3rd roundabout in Lekki Lagos.

    Time is 3pm-7pm.

    The host pastor, Solomon Ojigiri, said the summit will address practical issues affecting relationships from a biblical perspective.

  • Two singles from Gogowe

    YEARS of Gogowe’s fondness for music have come full circle as the upcoming artiste recently announced the arrival of her new singles Waka and Sun Mo Mi featuring prominent rapper, Vector.

    Currently a protégé of popular singer, Udoka Ogumanam, a.k.a Slam, and music producer, George Nathaniel, who manages her affairs, Gogowe explained that her songs are a culmination of an unflinching belief in her lyrical abilities. Describing her style as a blend of R&B and Afro pop, the artiste attests that her long list of role models includes Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Tiwa Savage and Omawumi.

    She says that she is inspired by her family and friends as love is also a prominent feature of her songs, which will feature ten of such tracks in her initial album for release this year.

    Gogowe added that Waka, which she singlehandedly wrote, is inspired by confident women, while its twin ambitions are to empower womenfolk while adding to their confidence.

  • Naijazz artistes release singles

    Naijazz artistes release singles

    FAST-RISING record label, Naijazz Records, from the stable of entertainment company, Inspiro Productions, has released singles of their various artistes, Dapo Dina – Afro Jazz Pianist, Victor Ademofe -Highlife/Afro-Jazz Trumpeter and Imole Afrika – Afro Fusion Band. Each artiste released 3 singles with their accompanying videos and full albums soon to storm the market, according to Ayoola Sadare, Manager of Inspiro Productions.

    Giving the background of the three artistes, Sadare explained that Dapo Dina comes from a classical music educational background, having studied the piano before turning to his life-long love affair with Jazz. “Victor Ademofe is a trumpet maestro, composer, percussion virtuoso and singer. A leading exponent of African culture, it reflects in his music which has the elements of highlife, jazz, soul, pop and gospel all wrapped in the garment of African soul while Imole Afrika is an Afro Jazz fusion band of young talented musicians led by Joshua Fashina and Segun Atoyebi,” he said.

    Sadare expressed satisfaction with the artistic content and quality of the artistes’ singles. “This falls in line with our objectives for Naijazz records which is the identification, development and presentation of distinct, identifiable and indigenous Nigerian music. Our artistes and platform promote and re-enact the classic style of the evergreen music of yester-years reminiscent of Nigerian musical giants like Victor Olaiya, Eddie Okonta, Victor Uwaifo, Chris Ajilo, Nico Mbaga, Chief Osita Osadebe, Oliver De Coque, Bongos Ikwe, Orlando Julius and many more who were unarguably true musical icons and cultural ambassadors,” Sadare added.

    Dapo Dina’s tracks include ‘ile labo simi oko’, ‘Aiye’ and ‘Adura’; Victor Ademofe’s tracks include ‘No one like you’, Jehovah and ‘Ma kanju’ while Imole Afrika’s tracks include ‘Losajo’, ‘Ope’ and ‘Ewi’.

  • Banky W heralds album with two singles

    Banky W heralds album with two singles

    AFTER almost three years since he released the song Strong Thing and Lagos Party, head honcho of Empire Mates Entertainment, Banky W is back with two brand new singles which will herald his forthcoming album.

    With the track Yes/No, Banky once again teams up with the legendary Cobhams Asuquo, to create a Nigerian ballad. The second single, Good Good Loving, is produced by Spellz.

    As a businessman and record executive, Banky has enjoyed tremendous success. Banky W is accomplished as an M.C/host, having hosted events such as the 2011 Channel O Awards, and many similar high profile events. Banky has also launched his acting career with a stellar debut recurring role on the final season of MNET’s hit TV show “Jacob’s Cross”. He also remains one of the most relevant voices for Nigerian’s youths, taking prominent roles in everything from LightUpNigeria to the Fuel Subsidy Protests.

    If these two songs are any indication, the anticipated R&BW album will undoubtedly be another masterpiece; another classic product from Nigeria’s leading label EME; and the expectations of Banky’s long-starved fans will be met, maybe even exceeded.

  • Sunny Neji returns with two singles

    Sunny Neji returns with two singles

    HIGHLIFE crooner, Sunny Neji, is back on the scene a year after releasing his widely accepted album, Timeless. The creative artiste is gearing up to release two singles, ‘Finally’ and ‘Sido’ in the coming weeks.

    He came into public consciousness in 1997 and immediately became a nation-wide success with the release of his hit track, ‘Mr Fantastik’. Many thought he would be another one-hit-wonder but he proved them wrong with other hits such as ‘Face me’, ‘Tolo Tolo’, ‘Ojoro’ and ‘Abosede’ and ‘Oruka’ which became a national wedding song of some sort at the time.

    Now back on the music scene with yet another song, ‘Finally’ which he has tipped to outshine his previous wedding and national anthem, ‘Oruka’, Neji says there is more to come from him.

    The singer spoke on his new singles. He said ”Sibo is a coinage that suggests ‘take it easy,’ let’s be friends that we ought to be. It means let us take it easy with each other; we are beginning not to appreciate each other as human beings again. The track ‘Finally’ is another wedding song people would love and appreciate. I believe this will surpass Oruka in all ramifications.