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  • Wande Coal, releases new video `Turkey Nla’

    Wande Coal, releases new video `Turkey Nla’

    Nigerian song writer and singer, Oluwatobi Ojosipe popularly known as Wande Coal has released a new music video titled `Turkey Nla’

    The former Mavins Records strong man took to his twitter handle @wandecoal on Thursday to announce to his fans the release of the video stating: “Turkey Nla video out now!!!’’
    The colourful three minutes and 57 seconds video features Olamide’s `shaku shaku’ dance in all forms.

    It was directed by a multi ward winning music video director, Olalekan Buhari popularly known as Unlimited L.A

    The ‘kick' and ‘Rotate’ hit maker got signed to Don Jazzy’s defunct Mo’Hit Records in 2006.

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    Wande Coal who is also a graduate of Curriculum Studies at the University of Lagos decided to pitched tent with Don Jazzy’ s Mavins Records after D’Banj and Don Jazzy went their separates ways in 2012. After a brief stay at Mavins Record, the multiple award winner also referred to as Black Diamond left in 2013 and established his own record label also named Black Diamond.

    In 2015, Wande Coal dropped his sophomore album titled Wanted under his Black Diamond Records.

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  • Wande Coal’s 2018 concert is loading

    Wande Coal’s 2018 concert is loading

    Hip hop star and ‘Iskaba’ crooner, Wande Coal, has announced that he will hold his concert this year.

    The Black Diamond Entertainment guru made this known via his Instagram account over the weekend.

    ‘Wande coal live in concert 2018,’ he wrote.

    ‘Stay tuned #kingcoalseason. Meanwhile new music out ! #turkeynla #shoja =Ø÷Ü@blackprintgram’

    Though he is yet to give a date for the concert but this is following the successes of concerts held by fellow artistes like Wizkid, Falz, Olamide and Davido.

    Wande Coal who recently dropped a new song titled ‘Turkey Nla’ also performed on stage during the Davido 30 Billion Concert in Lagos where he reunited with the MoHits Crew of Don Jazzy and D’Banj.

     

  • Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others for ‘Wiz on the beach’

    Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others for ‘Wiz on the beach’

    International superstar, Wizkid will on Sunday December 10, 2017, lead other top musicians like Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Mr. Eazi among others to ‘On the Beach Fest’ tagged ‘Wiz on the beach’ expected to hold at Hard Rock Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The event will also feature top Djs including Dj Jimmy Jatt,DJ Big N and DJ Xclusive.

    Founder and director at FLU3NT – M.E.S.L,Fela Oke, revealed that it has partnered with Hard Rock Cafe and Chuma X of Xmedia Nigeria towards an annual ‘On the Beach Fest’. “We are working towards an annual ‘On the Beach Fest’, with major music headliners. It was only natural that our very own Wizkid headlines the first edition. We believe that people want a new experience, a different experience, where they get value for their money beyond just watching their favorite artistes perform.

    ‘We want to create an atmosphere that imbibes great music and a great atmosphere, within a beach setting and backdrop. There is no other stage where you will see, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Wande Coal giving live performances with a full band. Our aim is to change the perception of what’s possible. ‘Wiz on the Beach’ gives you value for money and we want people to really let their head down and have a blast!” Fela said.

    ‘Wiz on the beach’ is bringing in a new kind of experience for those seeking live entertainment, as Wizkid together with a spectacular line up of Nigeria’s best artistes will be unleashed live to fans and music lovers, exceeding all expectations in a festival atmosphere. The party continues after the concert at two after party spots – Hard Rock Cafe and Shiro Restaurant. Other activities include brand activations, performances from up and coming talents, games, as well as other surprises.

    The event is presented by PEPSI as the headline sponsor, supported by Red Bull, Barcadi, Hard Rock Café, Shiro, Xmedia Nigeria, Beat FM, Pulse NG, Perception Media, Trace TV and many others. It is packaged and produced by FLU3NT and its live entertainment arm, F3L!VE.

  • Jonathan, Ben Bruce applaud Wizkid over best win at MOBO Awards

    Jonathan, Ben Bruce applaud Wizkid over best win at MOBO Awards

    Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce, have applauded Nigerian music superstar Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, for winning the ‘Best International Act’ at the 2017 MOBO awards.

    The 22nd edition of the iconic Music of Black Origin ( MOBO ) Awards was held on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.

    The ‘Star boy’ defeated American rapper Jay-Z, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and other famous international artistes to clinch the highly coveted trophy.

    Jonathan in a post on his Facebook wall congratulated Wizkid for making Nigeria proud.

    He wrote:“When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well.

    “My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria, and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me.

    “Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative.

    “Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria, and the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more celebratory. WELL DONE.”

    Also, Ben Murray- Bruce eulogized Wizkid on his Twitter handle- @ benmurraybruce,describing the feat as ‘one of the proudest moments of his life.’

    He wrote: “Dear @wizkidayo, I‘ve been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980.

    “One of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and @Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best international Act at the #MOBOAwards, well done.”

    NAN reports that ace singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, also won big at the MOBO Awards.

    He edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.

    The MOBO Awards, which started in 1996, is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.

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  • Davido wins “Best African Act” at MOBO Awards

    Davido wins “Best African Act” at MOBO Awards

    Nigeria’s ace singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has won the “Best African Act”, at the 2017 edition of the prestigious Music of Black Origin ( MOBO ) Awards.

    The 22nd MOBO Awards was held on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.

    David edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.

    Nigeria’s star boy, Wizkid who did not disappoint his fans also won the Best International Act, beating top artists like Drake, SZA, Cardi B, JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar,among others.

    On the international scene, English grime and Hip Hop artist, Stormzy, was the biggest winner of the night winning in three prestigious categories – “Best Male Artist”, “Best Grime Act” and “Best Album”.

    Dave emerged as the “Best Newcomer” edging out Jorja Smith, Kojo Funds, Stefflon Don, Yxng Bane, and others while “Best Song” went to J Hus for his chart-topping song titled “Did You See.”

    NAN reports that MOBO Award show is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.

    See the full list of winners below:
    Best Male Act: Stormzy
    Best Female Act: Stefflon Don
    Best Album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
    Best Newcomer: Dave
    Best Song: J Hus – Did You See
    Best Video: Mist – Hot Property
    Best Hip-Hop Act: Giggs
    Best Grime Act: Stormzy
    Best R&B/Soul Act: Craig David
    Best International Act: Wizkid
    Best African Act: Davido
    Best Reggae Act: Damian Marley
    Best Jazz Act: Moses Boyd
    Best Gospel Act: Volney Morgan and New-Ye

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  • Wande Coal ties knot in closed ceremony

    Wande Coal ties knot in closed ceremony

    Black Diamond Music act Oluwatobi ‘ Wande Coal ‘ Ojosipe has performed traditional marriage rites as he tied the nuptial knot with his heartthrob, Chinemerem, on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The traditional ceremony was reportedly attended by only close friends and family members of the couple at the residence of the bride’s parents in Lagos.

    Chinemerem who is from the Eastern part of Nigeria is said to have courted the ‘Iskaba’ crooner for at least four years; a relationship kept very quiet to avoid the prying eyes of paparazzis.

    A source who is also a close family friend of the bride described the pair as ‘extremely suited pieces of a bigger puzzle’. The couple have allegedly slated the Church wedding for a 2018 date which may be made known to the public but will also be attended strictly by invitation.

    Wande Coal seemingly tows the path of his former fellow label mate, D’banj who also in 2016 got married far away from the public eye.

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  • Reviewing D’Banj’s ‘It’s Not A Lie’

    Reviewing D’Banj’s ‘It’s Not A Lie’

    • ft. Wande Coal and Harrysong [New Song]

    Why many people see the new single by Eja Nla as a grand entry to silence his numerous critics; D’Banj’s musical prowess might be dwindling or be on a rocket down decline. His opening verse almost cost the Afrocentric percussion of this song and the lovely hook of Harry Songs, the reggae blues crooner.

    It’s Not A Lie could have well been interpreted as an endorsement song, or a beg for endorsement. With Harry songs continual hook of “Everybody Google DBanj,” you might want to check his network whether his cash flow has begun to depreciate slowly.

    If I were the Producer, I would cut D’Banj’s opening verse out of the song and beg him to sing only the chorus like DJ Spinall ft Eazi on “Ohema” or DJ Khaled and co. on “I’m the one.”

    I feel D’Banj’s self-acclaimed nickname as an entertainer should be passed on to Harry songs. Baba should go and retire.

    Great vocals but if not for the earlier comments saying the song is worth listening to while surfing the net, I wouldn’t have listened beyond the first few seconds. Harry is a song saver, Wande tried but I agree that Harry killed it…softly.

    Take this as an aside, Wande Coal’s cool punch line further amplifies the fear that D’Banj’s reason for singing this song may just be for the fund and a comeback to lost form.

    “They say the money burn, but na we burn am o!”

    The money might just be imagery for dwindling networths, hopefully, they have been able to raise investors with this song!

    The future of Nigerian music is actually in shambles. Not saying there isn’t good music flowing around but there is more obscenity served, as well as heavy bragging, and overt commercialization of the feminine body parts.

    I will rate “It’s Not A Lie” a 6/10. It could have done better if D’Banj wasn’t there, or if he sang the chorus with his harmonica. It could have gotten an 8. Since the beat is Afrocentric danceable pop; it wins the spot on my playlist for this week.

    Till then, D’Banj should work on his vocals and plan a bigger comeback to Nigeria’s entertainment scene.

  • Wande coal clocks 31

    Wande coal clocks 31

    Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe popularly known by his stage name, Wande Coal on Tuesday celebrates his 31st birthday.was born on October.

    Born on October 18, 1985, on Lagos Island area of Lagos State to the family of Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Mrs Omolara Oluwayemisi Ojosipe, he had his primary school at staff nursery and Ijaniki Primary School, and his secondary education at Federal Government College Lagos.

    He proceeded to the University of Lagos where he obtained a Bachelor degree in Curriculum Studies.

    Wande coal got into Nigerian entertainment as a dancer. He continued improving his skills and got signed to Don jazzy’s record (MO HIT) in 2006.

    His first single album is Ololufe, which is one of the greatest love songs ever written by Nigerian contemporary Hip Hop artists.

    Wande coal got his first award as one of the fastest rising Superstar at the university of Port-Harcourt in 2008.

    He also got the dynamix youth award as the Song of the year in 2009, he also got an Africa award as best Afro hip hop award 2009.

  • Chigurl, Wande Coal thrill at Sugar Rush wedding exhibition

    A career as a wedding planner can be glamorous and rewarding in Nigeria with awe-inspiring structure for the booming industry. This was among the revelations made at the one-day Sugar Rush Wedding Exhibition recently held in Lagos state.

    Addressing guests at the reception, host of the luxury wedding and lifestyle event and founder of Sugar Wedding Party (SWP) Tarebi Alebiosu, said that there is no doubt that being a wedding planner can be fun and incredibly rewarding.

    According to her; “It is high time we made something out of nothing if we must transform the economy of the nation.”

    This industry, she said, is great. However, a lot is needed to be done and industrialise it. “For a lot of users there are still elements of distrust, so Sugar Rush is a great extension to our online platform, providing consumers with the perfect opportunity to fully experience what event professionals have to offer,” she added.

    The excitement was palpable as event compere, Chigurl engaged guests with a bouquet of activities and giveaways including two round trip tickets to Dubai, a Bridal Makeover from House of Tara, a wedding dress by Wendy’s Bridal, a Bridal Bouquet from Aralia By Nature, a Jewellery Set from Leries Accessories and much more.

    The excitement went up a few notches when Wande Coal serenaded guests with back-to-back hits.

  • How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    The impact of Social media on the Entertainment industry in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, given that entertainers (Musical Artistes) were among the first Nigerians who embraced the new media and have remained on top of the list of users in Nigeria and across the world.

    Some started earlier and still struggling to gain much followership, depending on how soon such an artiste understood the tricks of each social media platform and apply same in order to connect with fans.

    However, some other artistes came on much later and are doing very fine with a good number of followers on these platforms.

    No doubt, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are very important platforms that have been engaged by these Celebrities to carry their fans along.

    Below is how they rank on Twitter and Instagram: