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  • Omawumi finally reveals identity of her baby’s father

    Omawumi finally reveals identity of her baby’s father

    When the media first got wind of Omawumi’s out-of-wedlock pregnancy, everyone wanted to know the father. Unfortunately, Omawumi decided to keep the details to herself and there were many reports suggesting the father to be a popular south south governor but Omawumi debunked those claims.

    She welcomed her child, Emmanuella Kamillah Yusuf on Saturday, June 18, 2011 in the U.S and new reports surfaced  claiming that Tosin Yusuf, one time co-owner of Zamunda night club was in fact Kamillah’s father. All through this period, Omawumi kept mum. However, Waje, who is Omawumi’s close friend and godmother to her daughter tweeted on the 7th of May, saying:  ‘you don’t even care what your silky stories would be doing to her. Tosin Yussuf is fine and well, leave the poor girl alone. Tufiakwa!!!’

    His name was on record, thanks to Waje, but there was no picture of him whatsoever. In late 2013, Omawumi herself released a blurry picture on instagram of her nuclear family that included herself, her daughter and Tosin Yussuf, with the caption ‘Thank you so much for your patience. Clearer photos and good news sooner than you know. God is always good’

    Omawumi and Family

     

    The rumours may now go to rest, Tosin Ibrahim Yusuf is indeed the father of Omawumi’s baby and sources say Omawumi is planning on tying the knot soon. Could it be to Tosin Yusuf? We may have to wait to find out.

    Tosin Ibrahim Yusuf holds a degree in Business Management and an MSc in International Business from De-Montfort University, Leicester.  He was part owner of the now defunct Zamunda night club in Lagos. He is the founding director of ‎Lloyd Gate Ltd, located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos and he is now a big player in the real estate industry.

     

     

     

  • Niyola goes topless for new video

    Niyola goes topless for new video

    FOLLOWING in the footsteps of her contemporary, Waje, EME artiste, Niyola, went topless for the video shoot of her song, Love to Love You.

    Directed by Kemi Adetiba, the artiste shared the photo in which she appeared to have nothing on, looking super-confident in her skin.

    Adetiba, who also shared the location picture, captioned the photo: “Finally done! I haven’t seen anyone look as gorgeous in a while. At times, I had to double take as she gave me her inner Dorothy Dandridge.”

    However, reactions by fans and critics alike have so far shown that the video had long been anticipated.

  • Wizkid, Waje part ways with manager

    Wizkid, Waje part ways with manager

    NIGERIAN Pop stars, Wizkid and Waje, have parted ways with their manager, Godwin Tom. According to reports, Tom threw in the towel, following a disagreement with Wizzy, after a recent trip to Dubai and the United Kingdom.

    Tom, who once managed acts like M.I and Show Dem Camp, has also parted ways with his other client, Waje.

    Though the cause of his disagreement with Waje could not be ascertained, reports claimed that the duo have now gone their separate ways.

    In recent time, Tom has been releasing some comments on Twitter and Instagram, which show signs of frustration over the recent developments.

    Reports also claimed that he confided in his friends that he might take a break from the Nigerian music scene to try his hands on other ventures.

    Consequently, both sensational singers have removed Tom’s name and contacts from their Twitter pages and replaced them with their new managements.

    Meanwhile, Waje’s publicist has already confirmed that Tom is no longer managing the Edo State- born singer. “Godwin Tom is no longer managing Waje ,’ said Wild Flower PR, Waje’s media representative.

    Tom began his working relationship with Waje in 2012, the same year he teamed up with Wizkid after the singer parted ways with his first manager, Osagie Osarenkhoe.

  • Cobhams marks birthday in style

    Cobhams marks birthday in style

    Cobhams Asuquo, a celebrated Nigerian producer and musician, marked his 33rd birthday on Sunday in style.

    Asuquo and his wife treated their guests, who are largely big names in the entertainment industry, to a dinner at the upscale Primi Piatti in Lekki, Lagos.

    Among the top celebrities who honoured his invitation are Banky W., Waje, Omawumi, Timi Dakolo, Tosin Martins, Toolz, Oscar Oyinsan, Tosyn Bucknor, Buki Izeogu, Schulzz, Wana Udobang and others.

    While giving his toast, Asuquo thanked his guests for being part of his celebration, promising the best in his career in the New Year.

    He had released a single on the New Year’s Eve entitled: Ordinary People.

    The song, which is currently circulating online, is a testament to the latent power of the ordinary man.

    In the song, he calls everyone to do his or her best in the daily journey of life.

    “We are all ordinary people with ordinary desires, demands, strengths and expectations. But we are all capable of doing extra-ordinary things,” he said.

    Asuquo is a Nigerian-born musician with an enviable track record in music production, writing and singing.

    Asuquo, who was previously signed to Sony/ATV UK publishing as a songwriter, is the CEO of CAMP, a music label and production company that serves as a home to Bez and Stan Iyke.

    He has done some production works for numerous notable Christian and secular artistes in the past 12 years.

    Having been a music producer for some years, Cobhams started out as a musician in 2011 when he put some of his most loved songs into an inspiring and contemporary Christian album.

    The first single on the album is titled Ordinary People.

  • Who broke Waje’s heart?

    Who broke Waje’s heart?

    Sensational R n B singer, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, seems to be heavy-hearted at the moment.

    Indications that Waje, whose profile has been on a steady rise in the Nigerian music industry, is nursing a broken heart emerged recently when she tweeted about it.

    The Edo State-born singer and mother of one couldn’t conceal her pain, so she took to the social media to unburden her mind.

    According to her, “U say I love u be4 u leave, act so kind den leave me 2 grieve, let me stand der in disbelief, thinking it will give me some relief, you end me.”

    Her tweet has since been generating reactions, particularly from her fans.

    Waje is one of the very successful female artistes in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

    Not long ago, she released a song, I wish, which has received critical reviews. In the song, the hugely talented act sings about a woman’s vulnerability, especially in matter of love.

  • KSA, MI, Waje, others launch Coke Studio Africa

    KSA, MI, Waje, others launch Coke Studio Africa

    WITH long term aim of bringing together artistes from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion, the premier of Episode 1, Season 1 of Coke Studio, Africa’s one of a kind musical fusion project took place at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas recently with entertainment and industry moguls in attendance.

    Season 1 of Coke Studio features a line-up of African artistes including legendary King Sunny Ade, MI, Waje, Jimmy Jatt and Bez from Nigeria; Salif Keita from Mali; Octopizzo, Miss Karun and Just a Band from Kenya; Hip Hop Pantsula and Tumi from South Africa; Boddhi Satva from the Central African Republic; Diamond Platinumz, Lady Jaydee and the Culture Music Club from Tanzania; Joel Sebunjo, Qwela and Lillian Mbabazi from Uganda.

    According to rapper MI, Coke Studio is nothing short of an exciting musical adventure. Fusing different sounds and creating something totally different is something he finds very intriguing and also opines that it was this idea of musical collaboration that gave rise to his song African rapper No.1. According to him Coke Studio is an opportunity to delve into evergreen music like Highlife, Apala, Sakara, Kalangu among others and he commends Coca-Cola’s unique concept of fusion music.

    Lead artistes like King Sunny Ade pick the songs they want to remake and then work on it with collaborating artistes like Nigeria’s Temi Dollface, Kenya’s Bamboo, Sage and Dela as well as Kassongo from DRC.

  • Words Aren’t Just Enough for Waje, December

    Words Aren’t Just Enough for Waje, December

    WITH months of relentless effort on the tow, hiphop artiste WAJE is set to release her second work and first album titled W.A.J.E, Words Aren’t Just Enough under Waje Music Entertainment come December 2013.

    Though the release date is yet to be confirmed, information has it that the album, a 14 tracker, features Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, M.I, Phyno, Eva and is produced by Del B, Spellz, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Cobhams Asuquo, J. Martins, Pappy J, Leriq, and M.I

    Tracks in the album include I Wish, produced by Pappy J, which also serves as the project’s lead single and has been enjoying massive airplay. Other tracks include Oko Mi, Onye featuring Tiwa Savage; Ijeoma, Fine Girl, Grind featuring Burna Boy, Time Na Money, No Be You, Higher, Black & White featuring Eva and Phyno, Only You feat. M.I, Na the Way (Remix) featuring Sarkodie and J. Martins, No Tomorrow as well as One More Time.

  • Waje, Naeto C,MI, Omawumi, others ‘port’ to Glo

    Waje, Naeto C,MI, Omawumi, others ‘port’ to Glo

    Eight brand new Globacom Ambassadors took turns to port their phone numbers from their current networks to the Glo network at the Gloworld shop on Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos.
    The new ambassadors included afro-pop exponent, Omawumi Megbele, master of hip-hop, Naeto C, master rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, Waje, Lynxxx, Burna  Boy, Reanne and Bez.
    They were at the Glo shop accompanied by their managers, personal assistants as well as scores of their fans who joined them to formally port their numbers to the Glo network.
    Globacom’s Head of Gloworld, Mrs. Titi Ebinisi welcomed the new Ambassadors to the people friendly network which encourages Nigerians to be unlimited in their ambitions and took them through the porting procedure.
    The ambassadors took turns to complete the documentation process in a relaxed, cozy ambience which is characteristic of Gloworld shops across the country.
    The porting process which includes the filling of forms was supervised by very friendly and courteous Gloworld staff who ensured that all the ambassadors completed the process effortlessly and on time too.
    The meeting of the musicians, their managers and fans turned the shop to a lively arena as they bantered and discussed recent happenings in the Nigerian music industry while some of them mimed their popular songs to the delight of people around.
    This was followed by a photo session and the presentation of Samsung Galaxy S4 phones to the new Glo ambassadors and Samsung Galaxy S3 phone to their managers.
    Speaking at the event, hip- hop master, Naeto Chikwe( Naeto C) said “I am very happy to be associated with the Glo brand; this is something I am very proud of and I will carry followers cutting across young and old along.  I will ensure that Glo benefits immensely from the partnership.”   On her part, Omawumi Magbele described her Glo ambassadorship as a surprise, adding that “Glo will feature prominently in my works henceforth.”
     Jude Abuga popularly known as M.I stated that the joy cannot be described. “To say that I am happy is an understatement.”  On his part, jollof music crooner, Chinedu Edozien (Lynxxx) described the ambassadorship opportunity from Glo as a “blessing,” promising to infuse the Glo brand in all his engagements.
     Other ambassadors at the porting ceremony include Bez Idakula (BEZ), Waje Iruobe (Waje), Burna boy and Reanne Opia (Reanne). The Nassarawa born BEZ who specialises in “alternative soul” stated that “ it is a privilege to be chosen as a Glo ambassador”, promising to make the best use of it while adding value to the Glo brand.
    Waje said she was very happy to be an ambassador of a proudly Nigerian telecommunications company, Globacom. “I have a lot to offer in this partnership, especially in ensuring that my fans partner with Glo as well.”
    Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Reanne Opia (Reanne) also ported and promised to be exemplary ambassadors of Globacom.
  • Waje bares it all in new video

    Waje bares it all in new video

    Soulful singer Waje appears her normal bubbly self in her new “I Wish” video. The video, as stated, made use of a lot of artsy locations and a lot of fashion numbers including a birthday suit. Waje‘s ‘outfit’ was described as suggestive of vulnerability, a theme prevalent in the “I Wish” single.

    Directed by Clarence Peters, the video is also said to explore Waje’s deep emotional core with themed scenes never been done before on Nigerian TV, and is expected to drop tomorrow, Thursday March 28, with the album due in the final week of April 2013.

  • Waje performs at NEA awards, releases new singles

    Waje performs at NEA awards, releases new singles

    SOUL sensation, Waje, hit the airwaves a week ago with two singles from her upcoming self titled album titled W.A.J.E (Words Aren’t Just Enough). The released songs are the brand new single ‘Oko Mi’ and the previously leaked heartbreaking song ‘I wish’.

    The songs received a massive welcome, spending the whole day as one of the trending topics on social networks, Twitter and Facebook. The song also currently enjoys airplay across radio stations in the country.

    It has been a busy period for the multi-talented singer as she co-hosted The Future Awards on August 26. Last weekend, Waje outdid herself in New York in her trademark show stopping style as she performed at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. After her performance, Waje celebrated her birthday with friends in New York.