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  • I’m blessed to have released ‘Igboro’, says Tundey

    I’m blessed to have released ‘Igboro’, says Tundey

    IBADAN-BASED artiste, Tundey fa Tundey, is presently glad he released his latest single, Igboro, featuring Vector.

    According to the rising artiste, he is proud of the success of his new video which was released to the viewing public a few weeks back.

    Since the release of the track which was followed by a video, Tundey’s popularity has continued to soar and this is evident in his new video, which has already gone viral on social media platforms.

    Despite Vector’s absence in the video, the acceptance by his fans proved that the fast-rising singer who enjoys singing in both English and Yoruba is quite ready to take up the next stage of his career.

    According to him, there was more to his career than feeling bad about any disappointment he encountered during the shoot of the video.

    Tundey, who according to report, was the star of the night at The Palms Experience show in Ibadan last week also stole the show at SS lounge in Lagos and rocked the capital city of Ibadan at the edition of RepYourHood which was held in GQ club.

    “My career is on point. I was disappointed that Vector did not turn up for the video shoot of Igboro despite providing all he requested for. But I have moved on and you could see that despite his absence in the video, my fans have been commending the video. That, to me, is a blessing,” he noted.

  • VECTOR, TUNDEY’S RIFT UNSETTLED

    VECTOR, TUNDEY’S RIFT UNSETTLED

    THE animosity between Nigerian rapper, Vector and Ibadan-based Afro hip hop sensation, Tundey fa Tundey, over a breach of contract appears not to be subsiding, even though the latter says he has let go the issue.

    It will be recalled that Vector who had previously featured in Tundey’s latest song, Igboro, did not show up for the video shoot, a situation which put the two at loggerheads.

    Speaking to The Nation, Vector claimed Tundey’s team did not handle the job professionally.

    “I recall having something to do in Kwara that same day, but we drove down to Ibadan because of the video shoot. But they were not professionals; all that needed to be put in place were not available.

    “I am a professional to the core, and I believe, they are only trying to use the media to gain something. I was there for the video and I waited, but they were not just ready,” he added.

    On the way forward, Vector said he made a move for them to address the issue, “but they said they were not interested anymore.”

     Clearing the air on the excuses made by Vector, Tundey’s management, disclosed that everything Vector requested for was provided; including costumes such as a black Timberland shoes, black jeans and black shirt. They added that mobility and accommodation for the shoot was also provided.

    Tundey’s team said they met Vector’s demands, but recalled that the artiste complained that the costumes were not his exact size, hence his decision to stay away.

    When it was obvious that Vector did not turn up for the shoot, the young artiste went ahead without Vector.

    Tundey, who appears not bothered about the development, said he would have his management sort things out with Vector’s management at the appropriate time.

    “The truth is that I have forgiven Vector and I am moving on. His absences in the video will not affect its acceptance when it is released. He actually showed that he does not want young artistes to grow with his attitude. I am moving on with my life and that leaves Vector nowhere”.

    Reacting to the issue, Nosa Omoreigie, Vector’s Business Managers said, “On the issue on ground, we met our own part of the deal by making sure our artiste was available, but they did not fulfill their own part of the contract. Money wasn’t the issue here; it was just management and professionalism.”

    Vector’s Media Manager, Ono Macaulay, who added his voice, noted that, “In every profession, there are rules and guidelines. We can’t just do things that are not right when it comes to one’s career. Yes, they can go ahead with the shooting, which we learnt has already been done. It is not as if we didn’t want to be part of the work,” he said.

  • Day Tundey fa Tundey, Olamide, Sean Tizzle others thrilled Ajimobi

    Day Tundey fa Tundey, Olamide, Sean Tizzle others thrilled Ajimobi

    It was another opportunity for Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi, to unwind in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital last Sunday. The event, tagged Chilling with Ajimobi, brought together revellers from within and outside the state, who partied with the governor and their favourite artistes.

    In his usual self, Ajimobi, who is seeking re-election in the state, invited some youths to the newly refurbished Agodi Gardens, where popular musicians in the South West were on hand to perform.

    Ibadan-based artistes, who without doubt, dominated the event, proved to their Lagos counterparts that they were no pushovers.

    Even with the likes of Olamide, Reminisce, Sean Tizzle and 9ice, who all performed to the delight of their fans, fast-rising Ibadan-based act, Tundey fa Tundey, was the toast of the night. His performance was well commended judging by the reactions of the excited crowd.

    His popular tracks such as Na E, Dundu,Dundu remix and Fever held sway on the night. Speaking shortly after his performance, Tundey said he had performed at different platforms but he wouldn’t want to compare them to what he experienced on Sunday.

    Olamide and Sean Tizzle were forced to raise their performances after witnessing Tundey’s exciting show. It was indeed an evening of unlimited fun, as the governor, in company of his wife, Florence, and members of the kitchen cabinet were thrilled to an evening of fun and excitement.

    In his remarks, Governor Ajimobi reiterated his support for entertainment, saying that he would continue to support and promote entertainment in the state. He urged the youth to go out enmass and vote APC in the ongoing elections.

  • Tundey ready with Dundun

    Tundey ready with Dundun

    Budding hip-hop artiste, Akintoroye Tunde, aka Tundey Fa Tundey, has started work on his new single titled Dundun. The track is being produced by St. Bustar, the brain behind his last single, Na E. A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Tundey said he had been making efforts to register his presence in the minds of music fans, following the enthusiastic response to his last single.

    Signed to the Ibadan-based record label, Gbera Tinrin Studios, Tundey has shared stages with some of Nigeria’s established artistes in the past few years.

    Akeeb Lawal, CEO of Gbera Tinrin Studios, said: “Tundey is not the only act who is doing the label proud. He will show the music industry that he has a very distinct voice.”

    Lawal further revealed that though Dundun is ready, it would not be released until after the Ramadan fast. “ We are happy that his talent is something that you haven’t experienced in the music industry before and we will be pushing out more of his songs and shoot a couple of videos before the end of the year,” he added.