Chocolate City on a legal mission against Brymo

Oh OK, now I see the reason for Brymo's tweets yesterday. He literally can't work as an artist until he sorts himself out with Choc City. Apparently his former record label Chocolate City through their law firm, L & A legal Consultants on Monday October 21st got an injunction against him, 'restraining him from recording, releasing, distributing any composition, song, musical works or carrying out any activity as a recording or performing artist through or for the benefit of any person or organisation other than Chocolate City pending the determination of the suit against him.

Chocolate City says Brymo's contract remains valid until 2016. Brymo is too talented not to work... please y'all should sort this out!

source www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com

OJB Recuperating well after a successful surgery

OJB Jezreel a popular music producer who was flown to India as finally done the kidney surgery and it was reported that the surgery was a success.
We thank God for his life as we await a much hale and hearty OJB back in the country soon.

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Professor Chinua Achebe Passes On

  

Novelist, poet, professor, critic and literary giant Chinua Achebe who wrote the classic Things Fall Apart is dead. According to Sahara Reporters the world renowned author passed away last night in a Boston hospital in Massachusetts. He was aged 82 years. The details surrounding is death haven't been released yet and his family is yet to make a statement. 

 Born on the16th Day of November 1930 as Albert Chínụ̀álụmọ̀gụ̀ Àchèbé.
 Some of his novels are:
         1. Anthills of the savannah 1987
         2. Arrow of God 1964
         3. A man of the people 1966
         4. Things Fall Apart 1958 (The award winning novel) 
         5.There was a country 2012.
to mention but few. Further details of his death will be reported soon.

 

Is AMAA Bias? Or Is it the Yoruba Movie Productions that is Too Weak to bag Nominations?

Following the announcement of nominees for the 2013 most prestigious award for movie makers, African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, the nominations have been receiving various reactions. The event which took place in Malawi and was well attended by movie practitioners is adjudge the best movie award in this part of the world.
One of the major reaction received is from the Yoruba movie caucus, these emanated from the fact that no single Yoruba Movie received an AMAA Nominations this year.

The Yoruba Speaking angle of Nollywood were all not happy about the development thinking and believing that they are also equal to the task as some of their english speaking movie making colleagues were given various nominations, putting resources together for a movie production is not an easy task and the Yoruba Movie Producers believe they are trying their best possible in churning out great piece work of art too.

Talking to one of the Yoruba movie producer Seun Olaiya about the scenario, he said: To the AMAA organizers, i think this is a bias and sentimental act to imagine that of all the Yoruba films submitted none is being considered as good enough for nominations, this to me is so bad and discouraging, i want to say that its discriminatory and unfair. I Seun Olaiya challenge the AMAA organizers that the Yoruba film makers have been cheated and AMAA 2013 nominations is prejudiced and one-sided.

To all numerous fans of African Movies do you think AMAA is bias or is its the Yoruba Movie Productions that are too weak to make the nomination lists?, your opinion and comments will be well appreciated.
The list of AMAA Nominee.

NEW ACT, TALEEN OUT WITH NEW SINGLE

You might not know who ‘TALEEN’ is yet, but you will. With musical influences from Eldee, Paul Play, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti and many more, TALEEN is a force to be reckoned with and just might be the most played artiste on your phones, radios, in clubs and at parties in the very near future.
Born Oluwaseun Talabi and bred in Akoka where he has spent a large part of his life, Taleen has been doing music from childhood but launched his musical career in 2006 since which he has done and produced quite a number of songs.
 
Fast forward to 2013, Taleen is presently signed on to the Parrot Empire Gang (PEG) under whose label he has released his new hit single ‘SE KO WA LE’ which is currently enjoying airplay while working on releasing more singles soon.
 
Taleen attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School (JOGS), Ijebu Ode, Ogun State and is now a graduate of Computer Science from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State.
His irresistible rhythms and lyrics earned him performances at major Universities in Nigeria, St. Remmy Club Tour, Felabration, Industry Night and many others.
 
TALEEN is more than ready to prove to the industry, his fans and the world that his gift of song and art of performance is definitely not a fairy tale.
 
Watch out for TALEEN, musical artiste cum music producer as he is set to storm the music industry. NA SO E BE! 

Download SE KO WA LE by TALEEN HERE
Download Blow My Mind by Taleen  HERE

New video Oma Payan by FASH.

                                                                    FASH               





New video from a very Dope Artist called FASH, the title is Oma Payan meaning 'you are gonna kill somebody' and infact Fash wanna kill somebody with this tite video. just watch.
 you can know more about fash HERE

VIDEO: ‘Chop My Money’ – Psquare Feat Akon, May D

We’ve heard the original version off their Invasion album and we love it, well the remix is just as good! Psquare at times look like they can’t do any wrong with their songs (even though we constantly accuse them of sound biting!).

Their recent romance with Konvict Music boss Akon seems to be paying off. When photos from the video shoot of this same song hit the web, it only created more anticipation for  the ‘Chop my money’ remix.

The remix which also features Square Record newbie May D has that tingly feel and blended with Akon’s ever melodic crooning, we can say this is another hit!

The video directed by Jude Okoye and Ben Marc is quite interesting – telling a tale of a temptress who dazzles all four guys as she ‘chops’ their money and dumps them.

Source: http://www.thenetng.com/.

GIRINGORY DIES OF HEALTH ISSUES AT 70

                                                JAMES IROHA (GIRINGORY).

Veteran actor James Iroha popularly known as Giringory from the nationwide-watched New Masquerade TV comedy series has died at the age of 70.

The news of his death was disclosed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Segun Arinze, who confirmed it from his son. ‘We at AGN commiserate with his family. May God grant him eternal rest’, Arinze’s statement read.

Earlier this year, the veteran performer granted Nigerian tabloid Saturday Sun an interview where he lamented being poor, sick, and blind. According to the interview, Mr. Iroha could hardly afford the bills for medication to keep him in good health.

‘I am almost begging for food; so I need money to pay my rent, buy my medicines and maybe repair my car’, he said.

‘Giringory’ was a regular on the popular television soap, Masquerade, on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), holding Nigerians spellbound with his acting prowess, especially owing to the comical bent in his performance.

source: http://www.thenetng.com/

FUNMI IYANDA to climb MOUNT KILIMANJARO

                                                                    FUNMI IYANDA

On Monday, March 5, 2012 Journalist-Broadcaster Funmi Iyanda will join climbers from over 32 African countries in an advocacy climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.

The project, organized by the Africa UNiTE campaign group, is part of a crusade to end violence against women and girls.

The ‘climbers’, which include Iyanda, South African rock band the Parlotones, SA actress Rosie Motene, human rights lawyer, Ann Njogu, Congolese singer Barbara Kanam, and many other African women and men, are expected to arrive at Africa’s highest summit on Thursday, March 8, 2012, which falls on International Women’s Day.

As part of activities, all African national flags will be displayed and the Africa commitments will be read out.

The climb is expected to last for three days, as the climbers will hike up Kilimanjaro in freezing temperatures,camping outdoors and sleeping in sleeping bags without taking showers. They will then return on the fourth day.

Through this climb, Africa Unite plans to raise global awareness on ending violence against Women and Girls in Africa, as well as secure concrete national commitments from African governments to be implemented by 2015 to end violence against women and girls.

Iyanda is not new to humanitarian causes. She was actively involved in the Occupy Nigeria protests in January and was nominated at the 51st Monte Carlo Television Festival category for ‘Lagos Stories’, an episode of ‘My Country Nigeria’, her three-part documentary on Nigeria.

source: http://www.thenetng.com/

Today marks the 5th years Remembrance of J T Tom West

Family members, Friends and colleagues of late River State-born actor, and director, JT Tom West, are planning a fifth year anniversary thanksgiving in his honour. The thanksgiving mass will hold today Wednesday Sept 28th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, located at 14, Musa Yar’Adua str., off Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island Lagos. Time is 1pm.

 

JT West died on the 28th of September 2006 following a ghastly auto accident while returning from a location after shooting late into the night. May his soul continue to rest in peace…amen.

Veteran Actress Joke Silva To Celebrate 50th Birthday.

Award-winning veteran Nigerian actress and director Joke Silva clocks 50 on Thursday, September 29, 2011 and the celebrated screen goddess will be celebrating her golden age at a party put together for her by friends and colleagues.
‘I wasn’t even planning for any celebration and if at all there will be any, I may be hanging out with my husband. But my friends and colleagues went ahead with their own plan. They just told me, arrive and look pretty on that day. So, I’m very grateful to them’, Silva said in a recent interview.
The seasoned actress is married to Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs.
Silva’s movie credits include
On Television
(1984) Mirror in the Sun, Second Chance, Mind Bending, (2000 – 2002) Tight Rope
On Video
(1993) Owuro Lojo, (2002) The Kingmaker.
On Film
(1997) Secret Laughter of Women with Nia Long and Colin Firth, (1998) Twins of the Rainforest, (2003) Brave Heart.
On Stage
( 1981) Jero’s Metamorphosis, (1993)The King Must Dance Naked, (2002) Sisters, (2003) A Husband’s Wife, (2004) Shylock, A Past Came Calling.

source: www.thenetng.com

Brandy, D-Banj, The Game to perform at MTN project fame season 4.

The fourth season of the popular MTN Project Fame West Africa reality show is about to kick off and organizers have announced that US artistes Brandy, The Game will be performing at the talent show! Also, Nigerian acts D’banj and ex-project fame stars Iyana, Mike Ayansodo, Chidinma and Praiz will also light up the stage as they perform their songs. Veteran disc jockey DJ Jimmy JATT will be on the wheels of steel.
Brandy confirmed her forthcoming performance via a voice drop over the weekend.
‘Hey everybody this is Brandy. I’ll be performing at the opening gala at MTN Project Fame West Africa season four at the Eko Expo Center on Sunday, October 2nd. It’s gonna be fire and my first time in Nigeria, so I’ll see everybody there. Bye’ Brandy delightfully said.
The opening show is set to take place at the Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday, October 2, 2011.

source: www.thenetng.com

'Omo To Shan' - Olamide ft Whizkid

In less than 2 years, young rapper oLamide, has gained attention with just one single ‘Eni duro’ which was accompanied by a very creative video and subsequently, his debut album ‘Rapsodi‘.
While most of the other ‘Yoruba-lingo’ speaking rappers were struggling to outclass the late Dagrin‘s style, oLamide took on another lane and distinguished himself. His debut single and video played a major role in creating an image for himself. Props should also go to DJ Tee for the brilliant video directing in ‘Eni duro‘.
But if the Coded Tunes rapper thought he could relive the experience once again with the video to ‘Omo to shan’ which features Wizkid, then he should hold video director DJ Tee responsible for killing any possible chance. ‘Omo to shan‘ could have been the next big hit if only DJ Tee hadn’t bungled it.
The video to the second single lacks direction and concept. One would wonder what was going through DJ Tee’s mind when he was shooting the video. The story starts out right from the beginning then takes a sharp left in the lane of mediocrity. Make up – poor, camera handling – poor. A ‘Tales By Moonlight‘ episode would win an award over this.
Watch the video below…




credit: www.hiphopcrooner.blogspot.com

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MIRROR BOY A FILM TO WATCH.

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme, Fatima Jabbe, Edward kagutuzi, and directed by ingenuity laden Obi Emelonye

The Mirror Boy is :

• The first African film to premiere at the world famous Empire Cinema, Leicester square, London (this particular cinema is renowned for hosting premieres of Hollywood films in the UK and no Nigerian or African has ever used this prestigious landmark for such. About 1,323 people attended the premiere of the Mirror Boy there)
• First Nigerian film to receive UK wide Odeon cinema release, the biggest African UK release ever, top 5 Odeon London opening w/e, top 20 all UK movies
• The longest run of any African film in any UK cinemas
• Biggest premieres ever in Gambia & Silverbird Ghana, with a sold out extravaganza on 17^th of June at the Silverbird cinema Accra
• Twice profiled on CNN as the Future of Nollywood

Awards and nominations include:

- Break through Actor ( Genevieve Nnaji) at the Monaco film festival 2011

- Best Young Actor ( Edward kagutuzi) AMAA 2011

- Best Film & Best Supporting Actor (Osita Iheme) – AMAA nominees 2011

- Best picture (Obi Emelonye) & Best Pan African Actor (Edward kagutuzi) – Nigerian Entertainment Awards (nominees)

- Whooping Twelve nominations (ZAAFA Awards) to be held in October in the UK ( Best Film, Best Editing, Best Story, Best Sound editing, Best Child Actor Male, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Producer, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Lead Actress, Best Lead Actor).

The Mirror Boy unveils the story about Tijan, a 12 year old London born African boy (Edward kagutuzi) who is taken by his mother Teema (Genevieve Nnaji) to Gambia for the first time. He gets lost in a crowded street market called Serekunda having been distracted by a boy he’d earlier seen in the mirror when they arrived in Banjul. His mother begins a frantic search for him. Tijan must confront his deepest fears as he tries to find his way back to his mother and embarks on a journey of self discovery, led by the enigmatic Mirror Boy (Osita Iheme), a journey in which the lines between reality and fantasy; the physical and the spiritual are blurred. A mystical and cathartic climax helps Tijan to unravel the mystery of the Mirror Boy…

R.I.P SAM LOCO EFE

NIGERIAN popular actor and comedian, Sam Loco-Efe is dead. Efe was found dead in his hotel room on Orlu Road, Owerri, capital of Imo State, on Sunday August 7. 

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Jingiri Abubakar, confirmed the death to journalists looking for clarification on the incident. He said the famous actor had been ill for sometime and had only come to the hotel to recuperate before continuing his entertainment business, before he suddenly died.

Abubakar said: “It is true. He died in Rapour Hotel in Owerri. We are in the process of going to mortuary now. We heard he had been sick for one week and he had just been discharged. He died last night. We will give you other details latter,” the police commissioner said.

The death was also confirmed by the Actors guild of Nigeria (AGN). The Guild’s president, Segun Arinze said in an interview: “Yes, it is true that Sam Loco passed away tragically in his hotel room. I will be making a statement on Monday, (August 8). I can’t say much now because I want to verify the detail.”

National Secretary of the AGN Chuma Onwudiwe also confirmed Efe’s death, saying: “Today is indeed a very sad day in Nollywood. I can confirm that the great Sam Loco is dead.” 

A versatile actor and a polyglot, the late Efe spoke Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa fluently even though he hailed from Benin, Edo State in South-South geo-political zone.

Efe had performed in several movies, on stage and television for more than four decades. He was part of the Nigerian troupe at FESTAC 77, when Nigeria hosted the world in arts and culture at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

The death of Efe marks another deplection in the ranks Nollywood family. A few months ago, one the veteran actors, Ashley Nwosu, who had been for sometime died, and about a month ago, another legendary entertainer Christy Essien-Igbokwe died.

The body of the deceased was removed and taken to the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, he said.

Music Diva, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, Dies At 50

Popular female musician, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, has died aged 51. Family sources confirmed to NEXT that she died on Thursday morning at a private hospital in Lagos after she fell ill three days ago.

Popularly known as Nigeria’s “Lady of Songs”, the late Mrs Essien-Igbokwe was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria.

to watch her video click HERE

She began her music career in 1976 as a 16-year-old and released her first album, “Freedom” the same year. She eventually released 10 albums in a career spanning 35 years.

Reacting to news of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s demise, PMAN president, Dele Abiodun said, “We lost a legend.” The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has also reacted to her death. A statement from the organisation read, “With sadness, COSON mourns the passing to glory today (yesterday) of our frontline member, the lady of songs, former chairman of the defunct PMRS and former PMAN president, Christy Essien-Igbokwe.” Flutist, Tee-Mac who jointly organised a show with the founder of Punch Newspaper, Olu Aboderin, in 1977 at the National Theatre, Lagos, where the late songstress performed, also expressed sadness at her demise. “May she join Fela and other musicians who have crossed over; may they continue playing music.” Dancehall musician, General Pype, has also commiserated with the family. He said, “Rest in peace to a legend. May your gentle soul rest in peace in the Lord’s bosom. To those you left behind, accept our sympathy.” Born on November 11, 1960, the native of Akwa Ibom State started singing in secondary school. Some of the albums of the late musician who played Apena, wife of Jegede Sokoya in “The New Masquerade” include “Patience”, “Give me a Chance”, “Time Waits for no One” and “Hear the Call.”

Though not Yoruba, most of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s hits were in the language. They include: ‘Omo mi Seun Rere’, ‘Ife’ and ‘Moloro’. She was also at home in her native Ibibio, and Hausa and Igbo languages.

The late songstress is survived by her husband, Edwin, a former director of Punch newspaper and four children, one of whom also sings.

HOW ODUNLADE ADEKOLA LOST MULTIMILLION NAIRA MOVIE DEAL

Strong rumour that is spreading recently has it that the veteran Yoruba Actor cum Movie producer has just lost the job that could earn him millions of naira due to his deficiency in English Language.

According to the jist, a London big boy was reported to have called Odun to discuss a business deal with him, but the inability of SUNDAY DAGBORU to comprehend with the guys Queen’s English made him told the guy in Pidgin English that he could not understand what he was saying and hang up the call, this made the London Big Boy lose focus on him.

From what we can deduce, the job was the production of a Blockbuster movie, but Mr Odunlade Adekola lost the opportunity. But the question is ARE YOU SAYING THAT ODUNLADE ADEKOLA CAN NOT COMMUNICATE IN AT LEAST BASIC ENGLISH????????????????????
Note: don’t hold us for this as it is a STRONG RUMOUR……..

ARAMOTU MOVIE FINALLY STORMS SILVERBIRD CINEMA.

Aramotu the much talk about movie that was shown at LTV 8 Cinema on Easter Monday has finally hit Silverbird cinema. For those that have watched the movie at different times and cinemas across the country has confirmed that “ARAMOTU” is a movie to behold is full of suspense and intrigue, different Yoruba movie actors again showcased the stuff they were made of, the likes of Peter Fatomilola, Adebayo Faleti, Ireti Osayemi, Bisi Komolafe  to mention but few, showcased what they all know  how to do best.

I think Yoruba movie is going to the next level and the actors are really putting extra effort so that it can stand side by side with other genre of movie in the world.