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  • 2BABA DROPS ‘HOLY HOLY’ VIDEO

    CELEBRATED music legend, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has announced the release of the official music video for his latest single, Holy Holy.

    Making the announcement on Thursday via his Instagram page, the artiste wrote; “Yes o my people! New month New video. The brand new #HolyHoly video is out.”

    The track, Holy Holy was released in April 2016. The artiste did the premiere live performance of the single at the grand finale event of the Big Brother Naija show in South Africa on April 9. The song has received rave reviews for its lyrics, sound and delivery.

    Against speculations of whether the message of the song was directed at certain individuals, the artiste says that Holy Holy music video gives viewers an entirely different angle and dynamic interpretation of the song.

    The music video was shot by ace music video director Clarence Peters on May 7 at a location in Abeokuta, the city on top of a hill.

  • Mother of AK47-bearing Chibok schoolgirl: I won’t watch video

    Mother of AK47-bearing Chibok schoolgirl: I won’t watch video

    Madam Esther Yakubu, mother of Maida Yakubu, the Chibok schoolgirl shown carrying an AK 47 gun in a Boko Haram video released at the weekend said yesterday she would not watch the video.

    The video is one of the two made available by the sect at the weekend where Maida and three other girls said they would not return from the terrorists’ den.

    Speaking yesterday in a telephone conversation, Madam Yakubu said she had not seen the video and was not ready to watch it.

    “I have not seen the video and I don’t intend to see it. I cannot comment on what I have not seen,” she said.

    Also yesterday, Parents of the released 82 girls confirmed that they were being mobilised from Chibok and environs where they live to visit their children in Abuja.

    The father of one of the girls, Yama Pogu, said the parents had been meeting in Chibok, getting ready for the journey to Abuja.

    Pogu said although a date had not been fixed, all the parents had been mobilised.

    He said the parents had no idea if the Federal Government would  sponsor their trip to Abuja but were determined to see their daughters.

    “They have mobilised us and we have started making preparations but yet to set a date for our departure. We even had a meeting today, all the parents, including those outside Chibok.

    “We have all decided that we are going; we don’t know if they would be paying for our transportation or sending vehicles for us, but we as parents have decided to look for money so that whether they pay for our transportation or not, we can pay our way to Abuja to see our daughters.”

  • Military dismisses B’Haram Commander’s videos as empty threats

    Military dismisses B’Haram Commander’s videos as empty threats

    Two new video by one of the Boko Haram Commanders released by the Federal Government in exchange for the 82 Chibok girls in which he issued threats to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and other locations have been dismissed by the Nigerian Military as “mere propaganda.”
    The videos which was posted on social media by a freelance journalist Ahmad Sakilda also featured three of the abducted Chibok girls holding an Ak47 rifle while one identified as Maida Yakubu also spoke threatening the country.
    The Commander, identified as Shuaibu Moni also issued threats to Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari saying there can be no peace but war between the group and Nigeria. He also said more than five Commanders from the terror group were released in exchange for the Chibok girls while also warning of imminent attack in Abuja.
    He said there has been no “sulhu” or dialogue with the government and there wont be saying “ only war is between us.”
    But in a swift response, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman said the terrorists have lost touch of current realities. “ In the first clip, the terrorist among other things made boastful and spurious allegations, while the second clip was about alleged indoctrination of some of the abducted Chibok school girls in captivity. We wish to state that the terrorist has lost touch with current realities,” Usman said.
    He also said the videos were designed and aimed at seeking relevance and attention. “ As you are all aware, he was a direct beneficiary of the process that led to the release of 82 of the abducted girls and does not have a say or capacity to do anything, therefore his threats should be ignored,” the Army declared.
    The military also assured the public that the Nigerian Army is totally ”committed to the Federal Government’s determined efforts of rescuing all abducted persons and peace in the country.”
    Usman: “ We will not relent our determined efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists as manifested through the ongoing clearance operations. The Nigerian Air Force is unrelenting in its bombardment while other security agencies are equally doing their best. We should not give in to terrorists propaganda and empty threats, we have come to a very critical stage of the fight against terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria that require more patriotism and security consciousness.
    “Gone were the days when people glamourize terrorists and their criminal acts,” he said.

  • Adekunle Gold turns butcher in ‘Work’ video

    Adekunle Gold turns butcher in ‘Work’ video

    Adekunle Gold in celebration of May 1; workers day, released a new single titled ‘Work’, saying he respects the hard work of the people.

    Speaking on the new song, he stated, “The value of hard work my country people have to put in daily to survive cannot be dulled down. I respect your every profession no matter how little and I am thankful for you keeping our country running in spite of it all.

    “I give you “Work” as you rest on Workers day,” he added.

    The new single artwork shows the singer in a market square, as a butcher, with onlookers at the background.

    Commending the new work, Falz the bald guy stated, “From musician to Eleran in Oshodi that’s a unique move I salute you.”

    Adekunle Gold, who is under YBNL Nation released the making of the video on Sunday on his social media handles and in the clip of video which he posted, the singer is seen wearing a blue apron and working as a butcher, cutting meat in a market amidst other meat sellers as well as his fans.

    For a novice, the singer handled two knives expertly, sharpening one against the other, before proceeding to cut a large piece into smaller chunks.

    “My name is Jack … #ofalltrades,” Adekunle Gold captioned the short video.

    “Work hard, play harder or do both at the same time. #MorufuEleran #MeatBae.”

  • 9ice drops new video, ‘Glass House’

    9ice drops new video, ‘Glass House’

    Alapomeji crooner, 9ice, on Tuesday, officially released a brand new video titled ‘Glass House.’

    Directed and photographed by award-winning director, Unlimited L.A., the compelling video features artistic themes and exotic contemporary dance.

    This is coming on the heels of his successful video, ‘Living Things.’

    For 9ice, 2008 winner of MOBO Best African Act, who has seven albums to his credit, signing a management deal with Temple Management Company, has re-boosted his musical career which has widely fluctuated since he came to the mainstream with the 2008 release of his chart-busting album, ‘Gongo Aso’.

  • Sonia Aimy drops Nigerian Spirit video

    Sonia Aimy drops Nigerian Spirit video

    Canada-based Nigerian singer, Sonia Aimy has remembered her roots in a new song titled Nigerian Spirit.

    Described as a narrative about Nigeria, her birth place, which over the years has witnessed degeneration of some sorts, the single, according to the songster, shows that her soul truly belongs to Nigeria and African, despite her world outlook.

    Sonia captures the Nigerian life in the track as she croons; “The reality about my childhood is that there was no Boko Haram, no fake pastors and juju priests. Leaders are even more corrupt now and people are now too materialistic conscious. There is just too much confusion.’’

    She takes her audience back to the moral and cultural sanctity of the traditional society, the days where children were taught morals and etiquette through moonlight tales by their forebears and how all of that have given way to modernity with its attendant cultural influences, which has brought socio – cultural implosion to the fabrics of the society.

    She recently moved to Canada a few years ago after several years in Italy where she took the world music scene by storm with her musical prowess.

    Nigerian Spirit is the first single off her forthcoming album of the same title, which is expected to hit the music market in the coming months. She has released the video of the single.

  • General Pype follows up with Shop Is Open video

    General Pype follows up with Shop Is Open video

    Cementing his return into the music scene, self-acclaimed Seven star general and dancehall king, General Pype has released the much awaited visuals to his second single Shop Is Open.

    It would be recalled that General Pype returned after a long hiatus from the music world with a club banger which he titled All the loving which he featured Burna Boy and famous Igbo rapper Phyno.

    According to Burna Boy who came into limelight with the evergreen hit Champion, more songs are coming from the Obalende records front man which will prove his role in the Nigerian music scene.

    Shop is open is available in online outlets and the singers Youtube channel for fans.

  • Tunde and Wunmi Obe plan ‘Rise Up’ video

    Tunde and Wunmi Obe plan ‘Rise Up’ video

    Singing couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe who won the Best Contemporary Afro Video for their song ‘Bianu’ at the just concluded Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) have just concluded the video shoot for ‘Rise-Up’, a reggae-flavoured song off their ‘T.W.O. Plus’ album.

    Directed by the renowned cinematographer, Clarence Peters, ‘Rise-Up’ is an unusual style of music from the couple which they claim is for the enjoyment of all reggae fans in the world.

    According to the duo, “The song, ‘Rise-Up’ is for all reggae lovers out there. Though we are not reggae artistes, we decided to do something different for our fans and to celebrate all the great reggae musicians we have lost and those alive. You all are going to love the video and get lost in the feel of the music. The video will be dropping very soon.”

    ‘T.W.O. Plus’ is a 15-track album with singles such as ‘Green White Green’ ft. 2face Idibia, ‘Omonsa’, ‘Bianu’ ft. Floss, Rise Up, Ire ft. Brace, Ayanmo ft. 9ice and ‘Wedding Day’, whose video has won the NMVA 2014 award for Best Use of Costume. The album features production from elite Nigerian music producers such as Del B, Samklef, Papi J and B. Jay Productions.

    The couple, who are Nigeria’s most notable husband and wife act, first achieved recognition and public acclaim in the 90s and over the past two decades. Their creative collaborations have spawned successful albums such as ‘T.W.O 4 Real,’ ‘T.W.O. Legit’, as well as popular anthems such as 2005 releases like ‘Mogbomoya’ and ‘Adupe’.

  • Video, infographic to spread awareness on Diabetes

    Video, infographic to spread awareness on Diabetes

    In order to raise awareness around Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes as well as “Diabulimia”, a recently reported condition where young people with diabetes choose not to take their insulin in order to lose weight, NRS Healthcare, NRS Healthcare, a leading provider of daily living aids and community equipment in UK  has created an informational infographic and video.

    2016 World Diabetes Day was marked on Monday, 14th November with the theme “Eyes on Diabetes”: promoting the importance of early diagnosis and raising awareness of the treatment that can be offered to reduce and prevent serious complications.

    In order to clarify the confusion between the different types of diabetes and the terms around them, including hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and gestational diabetes, NRS Healthcared has  created an informational infographic which features  facts, stats and how each type can be managed effectively.

    The company  has  also developed a video featuring a young woman living with type 1 diabetes, in which she discusses how her delayed diagnosis led to her going through ketoacidosis (a potentially fatal condition) and warning how young girls living with diabulimia risk experiencing the same horrific symptoms.

    Diabulimia has been recently brought to the forefront of the media and NRS Healthcare says it is keen to use this as a catalyst to raise awareness of the support available for young people living with this condition.

    Links to infographic and video below:

    https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/articles/news/general/world-diabetes-day-types-treatments 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuN557upgWo&feature=youtu.be

  • Video shows APGA candidate tearing ballot papers

    Video shows APGA candidate tearing ballot papers

    A video which has gone viral on the internet has shown candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Osaro Onaiwu, tearing ballot papers at the polling unit where he voted in Oredo local government area.

    The video, which lasts about two minutes, recorded Onaiwu shouting and tearing ballot papers at a polling unit and walking to another polling unit.

    A boy in the video was seen throwing a table away while other electoral materials were scattered on the ground.

    When contacted for comments, Onaiwu confirmed tearing the ballot papers but claimed that the ballot papers were earlier snatched by some thugs he said were working for the APC.

    His words, “The video they are showing, that is my polling unit. APC thugs brought thugs and took the ballot away. They brought them back and said we should continue counting.

    “I said no and refused the papers to be counted. That was how I threw the ballot papers away.

    “I am not a coward. You cannot return ballot papers that were earlier taken away.

    “All my family members voted for me there and I am expected to win.

    “Let  them be sharing the video online.”

    Onaiwu also led a protest against the results released by INEC on the governorship polls.

    He said it was wrong for INEC to declare results in an election marred by irregularities.

    The APGA candidate said he could not have got 876 votes after carrying out rigorous campaigns across the 18 local government areas of the state.

    He said the police cannot stop anybody from carrying out protests against the outcome of an election conducted by INEC in the state.

    Onaiwu alleged that his results were manipulated because he refused to give bribe to some INEC officials, adding that votes from the Igbo and Esan were not added.