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  • Tolani, Otedola’s daughter releases music video ft. Reekado Banks

    Femi Otedola’s first daughter, Tolani has released the official music video of her latest single ”Ba Mi Lo” featuring Singer Reekado Banks.

    Tolani, Cuppy’s eldest sister dropped the official video few days after the new song, “Ba mi Lo’’ was released on her instagram handle @shestolani #BaMilo featuring @reekadobanks.

    “Ba Mi Lo,” which means “Come With Me” in English language, is a song that speaks on how everyone has that person they obsess about but they are not sure the feeling is mutual.

    The 2 minutes 45 second video was directed by Aje Films.

    Although there have been speculation by fans that the duo were dating, when their photos first appeared on various social media platform, the video showed that they were actually working on this new record.

    The female singer and songwriter, was raised in London England, provided her with an opportunity to soak up two rich cultures which is evident in her music.

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    She has teamed up with some of the music industry’s most accomplished songwriters and producers, including Ali Tencent (Jessie J, David guetta, Westlife).

    She had also worked with Afrobeat hit maker Ekelly and Anthony Marshall of Hitroom recordings; His credits include Britney Spears, JLo, Nelly Furtado, Craig David.

    Tolaní’s debut single “Tenderoni ft Skales. Produced by Anthony Marshall is a blend of Soulful harmonies and infectious African Rhythms that offers listeners a summer time Feel good factor.

  • Another Otedola’s daughter rocks showbiz world

    Another Otedola’s daughter rocks showbiz world

    TOLANI, daughter of billionaire oil magnate and boss of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola, recently announced her entrance into the global music scene with a bang. She was a picture of artistry as she enthralled guests who trooped to the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, venue of her maiden musical show.

    Following in the footsteps of other Otedola daughters who have carved a niche for themselves away from their father’s business empire, Tolani chose penultimate Friday to announce her resolve to give all other musical acts a run for their money. Like Temi, a fashion blogger, and Florence Ifeoluwa a.k.a. DJ Cuppy, she is determined to ride the crest of her own ambitions to stardom.

    The event hosted the crème de la crème of high society. On the roll call were the likes of Aliko Dangote, Bola Shagaya, Sam Iwuajoku, Segun Oniru, Gbenga Oyebode, Muyiwa Bakare, Ladi Balogun, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Mo Abudu, Mutiu DSunmonuHerbert Wigwe, Aig Imoujhuede, and Ijeoma Nwogwugu.

  • TOLANI FEATURES KEHINDE OSHADIPE IN NEW SINGLE

    TOLANI FEATURES KEHINDE OSHADIPE IN NEW SINGLE

    TOLANI Fatilewa,  a rapper from Babcock University, has featured Kehinde Oshadipe of the popular Oshadipe Twins fame in a new single titled The World. According to the artiste, the reason for choosing Oshadipe is for her gospel inclination which sends a message to the world.

    “The reason I picked Kehinde Oshadipe is because of her kind of music which is quite different. And with the kind of song I wanted to do, the gospel tone I needed came from her because she was perfect for it,” he said.

    The Abuja-based artiste, who started music professionally three years ago, is presently in Lagos on a radio tour to promote the new single, which he says has a message for every individual.

    He also speaks on being on a record label which, according to him, is an advantage to up and coming artistes. “I am not in a hurry to get signed to any record label presently. I am trying to build myself up first. Then that can come later. My dad is into entertainment, so I know all about the rules,” he said.

    Tolani noted that he is not scared of competition as his kind of rap is different from what others do.

    “My music is different, because it is called Trap Rap. It is a kind of ground music and afro infusion. It is not just clean rap; it has to do with different genres put together.”

    Tolani, who released his first single titled 440 in 2012, also revealed how he was able to blend his career with school before graduation.

    “It was difficult to be honest but I’ve just learnt to set my priorities right. I got my parent’s support too, but they made me understand that education has to come first. I was doing very well in school too, so that also convinced them that I knew what I was doing,” he added.

  • ‘Why I killed my father at RCCG camp’

    ‘Why I killed my father at RCCG camp’

    Twenty – one years old Tolani, Ajayi, has given an insight into why he killed his father,  Charles Ajayi(SAN), stabbing him repeatedly with a kitchen knife and also cutting the  man’s throat with machete.

    The  300 level student of Department of History and International Relations of the Redeemer University(RUN) Ogun State, said he was driven by a  fit of anger to slaughter his father last Thursday inside the Redemption Camp along Lagos – Ibadan Expressway.

    His father’s remains were recovered in a nearby bush at Canaan land Street  within the RCCG  Camp, in a box, where Tolani dumped them after he had hacked the man to death.

    But on Tuesday at Eleweran, the Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command, the lad who admitted that he was into drugs at a time, said substance played no part in the lethal attack, and begged his mother and siblings to forgive him for what he did.

    Narrating how the incident  happened to reporters, Tolani said it has dawned on him that unless providence helps him, his end is “inevitable.”

    “I have sent some people to talk to my mother that I am sorry. I have talked to my sister,  my mother is still grieving, I want to give her time. It may be spiritual, I have asked for forgiveness.

    “I tried those drugs myself, I might have had it from my friends, but I tried it myself. I was not under the influence of any drugs, the action was not a planned one.

    “The incident happened  around 1:00 am . It was  anger that led me into this. My father just bit me repeatedly with his teeth. There was an argument between us and I stood up to him. He beat me with a stick and bit me with his teeth. Just the two of us were at home, my mother was in Abuja.

    “We live in Abuja. I school in the camp and he came for a programme. My school was on break so I went to meet him.  We were meant  to go back to Abuja together, then the incident happened and here I am now.

    “My father went to the kitchen and fetched a wooden spoon. He used it to beat me repeatedly and I tried to defend myself, then he bit me on my shoulder and I got angry. I used normal  small kitchen knife, later, I used cutlass to attack him. I regret the action.

    “There is no way Nigerians can help me, I am going to face my judgement. I am meant to pay for what I have done. It is not as if I am ready, it is something that is inevitable, something that is going to happen, I am just waiting for the time.

    ” It is not about church, I attended  the church activities regularly while in school. I don’t miss church throughout this semester,  I never missed church for once,it is not about the church,but only God knows why,” Tola said.