Simi, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, others party with Falz
Friends and well-wishers of BET Award winner, Falz the bahd guy gathered in their numbers last weekend as BET Africa put together a homecoming party to celebrate his big win at the BET Awards 2016.
The event, which held at the Club 57 in Ikoyi, had in attendance notable celebrities including Simi, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Shoddy, Yomi Gold, Katung Aduwak, Zedeye among many others.
Speaking shortly before the party, the cheerful Falz said: “Winning this award has been an overwhelming experience for me. It signifies a new level for me and it has definitely put my brand on the international map. I’m grateful for the recognition BET has given African artistes like me.”
Falz won Viewer’s Choice “Best New International” Act at the just concluded BET Awards, which held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
2baba announces dance competition for Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The disruption Nigeria concert
Few weeks after 2baba took some of his lucky fans on an all-expense paid trip to Kenya for a safari experience and a VIP treat at the Kenyan edition of Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless: The Disruption concert, the African music icon yesterday took to his Instagram account to announce yet another competition for his fans in view of the forthcoming Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless: The Disruption concert in Lagos, Nigeria.
This competition which is tagged, Last Five Slots, will have five amateur dancers perform on the same stage with 2baba and MI Abaga at the concert. These dancers will be selected following a series of spontaneous auditions and screenings which will take place at street locations announced on both 2baba’s social media handles and Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless website and official social media handles.
In addition to performing live on stage with the music icon and rap legend, the winners of the competition will be paid professional fees along with the privilege of getting their skills brushed up by one of the partners of the concert; award winning Dance Na D Main Thing crew.
2baba alongside MI Abaga are set to light up Lagos on September 3, 2016 in yet another record-breaking Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless: The Disruption concert. The concert will hold at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre and it promises to be a colossal event.
Burna Boy premieres Pree Me
Nigerian virtuoso, Burna boy has released another smash single, the first since the release of his sophomore album on a spaceship last year. The new song titled Pree Me was premiered exclusively on Apple music’s beat 1 on Thursday, July 7, making Burna Boy the first Nigerian artiste to premiere a new single on Apple music Beat 1.
The Leriq produced song further showcases Burna Boy’s versatility and musical prowess. On this pleasantly smooth rendition, Burna Boy talks about his struggles to remain afloat despite betrayals from friends and warns his fans to be careful how they choose their friends. He also talks about resilience and giving no room for regrets.
Pree Me is the first single off Burna Boy’s soon to be released EP titled, Redemption, and has so far been receiving rave reviews in the United Kingdom after being premiered on Apple Beats 1.
Niyola to drop sophomore album in 2016
E.M.E (Empire Mates Entertainment) first lady, Eniola Akinbo, better known as Niyola, has hinted that her first sophomore album will debut before the end of 2016. Although billed to drop two months ago (April), the singer revealed that circumstances stopped that from happening and currently all hands are on deck towards a successful album release debut.
On the album title, Niyola hinted that the working title remains ‘Yours Truly’ which is subject to change as production is currently on.
Niyola sojourn into music began in 2000 when she emerged runner up at the Amen Starlet Competition. In 2005, Niyola began her professional music career and was briefly affiliated with eLDee’s Trybe’s Record. She is currently one of the female musicians at the top their game in the industry with songs that includes Toh Bad, Crazy, Be my Lover, and Never gonna stop amongst others.
The Voice Nigeria surprises as Chike and Cornel go up for eviction!
Another Sunday is another round of exciting performances as The Voice Nigeria live shows throw up more surprises! Our contestants are now down to 16, with four coming from each team. This round of live shows involves the four members left from each team performing, with the coach choosing to save one contestant and the three remaining contestants put up for public voting. This time Nigeria gets to save the two lucky contestants who amass the most votes.
#TeamTubaba kicked off the show with David Operah revealed as the contestant with the most public votes. Brenda, the tomboy with a strong voice, sang Beyoncé’s if I were a boy whilst the shy Jennifer rocked the stage with some diversity by performing Evanescence’s Bring me to life. The saved David Operah serenaded with R Kelly’s classic I believe I can fly and Viveeyen sang When love takes over by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. David Operah was two times lucky as he is saved by Tubaba.
Meanwhile, the last week from #TeamWaje had Arese, Chiche and Dawn up for voting and Nigeria chose to save Arese. The performances began with Promise singing Miguel’s Adorn whilst Patrick the hustler was next with Reekado Banks’ Katapot. Michael, affectionately known as Waje’s “jollof rice”, sang John Legend’s Everybody Knows and the recently saved Arese sang Inogen Heap’s Hide and Seek. Waje saved Michael.
#TeamTimi Dakolo was next as Nigeria had to pick from Armstrong Martins, Kofo or Tobore. Armstrong came through with the most votes and was saved. The music teacher and fan favourite Cornel waxed nostalgic as he performed Bryan Adams’ Have You Ever Loved a Woman whilst Dewe gave an amazing performance singing Fire by Bez. The recently saved Armstrong Martins sang Let it Go by James Bay and Vicky sang Adele’s Make You Feel My Love. Vicky, one of the few ladies left, is saved by Timi.
From #TeamPatoranking, the last show had Uche Michael, Benjamin and DNA all up for eviction and Sunday’s show revealed that Nigeria had chosen to save DNA. Linda Inneka kicked off her team’s performances with Man Down by Rihanna, followed by the ladies’ man Chike who sang The Weeknd’s earned it. The twin duo DNA sang Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself, and Nonso gave a brave performance singing D’banj’s Emergency. Patoranking saved the energetic Nonso.
