Veteran highlife musician Fatai Rolling Dollar dies at 85

An unconfirmed report reaching us says that Nigeria's oldest practicing musician, Pa Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju, popularly known as Fatai Rolling Dollar has passed on.

The report further stated that he died this morning in a hospital in Lagos Island after a protracted illness. 

Baba was 85 year old. May God in heaven grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Rest in peace.

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Durella set to move to DB Records

 

King of Zanga, Damilare Okulaja popularly known as Durella hasn't moved to D'banj's DB Records yet contrary to earlier reports, but he is planning to move. He explains why he wants to move to DB as follows:

"I am still signed to Iconic Music but there's a quest to move to DB Records. I want to pitch my tent in the international scene, that's why we gave DB Records some consideration. I think it's a platform for international advancement. I want Sony Records to take over the management of my music career. I also want international distribution for my works. D'banj is my friend, I am presently living in his house. We have not signed an official contract, but very soon, it will come to pass.

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Source: LindaIkejiBlog 

UPDATE: Brymo confirms his exit from Chocolate City

At this point, we should be asking who is fooling who. Firstly, there were rumours that Brymo had left Chocolate City, then the record label released a statement denying the rumour, and now Brymo has gone on Twitter to set the record straight.

Though the record company is insisting he still has a valid contract with them, but what we have below is a proof that Brymo has joined his former label mate Jesse Jagz

 

 

‘He still has three years and two albums to deliver, that’s what his contract says‘, a rep for the label said.

The question now is; what do we believe?

 

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UPDATE: Brymo still with Choc City

Here is an update from World PR Media. 

Brymo’s record PR company released this brief statement on behalf of Chocolate City Music:

" We can confirm that Brymo still has a valid contract with Choc City and we are certain our Artiste “Brymo” can confirm the same fact. We urge all reputable media houses to check facts with our establishment prior to releasing “Untrue” stories to the general public that rely on them for valuable Information".

So my people Choc nation is still intact.

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Source: HipHop World Magazine

Wizkid becomes MTN Ambassador, Extends Pepsi deal

 

Wizkid is said to have joined the list of MTN Ambassador after a yet-to-be announced deal was signed yesterday (27th 0f May, 2013) with the telecoms giant. When you start seeing Wizzy's MTN ad campaigns, you sure know he has joined the likes of Davido, Iyanya, Praiz and others as an ambassador for the telecoms giant. He signed a one year endorsement deal with MTN.

And secondly, the Starboy just got his endorsement deal with Pepsi extended for another two year (see below)

 

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Big Brother Africa Season 8 (The Chase): Meet the 28 Housemates for 2013

Big Brother Season 8, tagged “The Chase” is on!  The official opening ceremony started with the performance of  the jam of all jams Khona performed by Mafikizolo. Nigerian online personality and the host of the show, IK Osakioduwa came in on a power bike. He was fully kitted in leather and the crowd cheered thunderously. Comedians, Tumie Morake from South Africa and ChurchHill from Kenya were invited on stage to go into both houses to give us a sneak peek! We got a chance to see the houses before the housemates got in. Tumie helped herself to the shower and got to popping champagne while in the tub. Tumie went into the Diamond house and Churchill gave us the first insight into the Ruby house. The first Big Brother Africa was in 2003 and 10 years later, Big Brother Africa still has the power to hold Africa spellbound.

As soon as the housemates were settled in the house, IK reminded them to start getting to know one another immediately because the first set of evictions is next Sunday. We can’t wait for the game to begin.

We will bring you all the interesting scoop on the housemates and their time in the house as the show goes on.

Pokello – Zimbabwe

Pokello – Zimbabwe

Harare-born Pokello has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communications and owns a luxury shoe boutique. She enjoys pasta, spaghetti bolognaise and prawn cocktail.

She describes herself as “dynamic, captivating, intelligent, beautiful & hilarious” and says that the best thing about her is that she’s head-strong and a woman of real substance. “When I speak, I speak with depth and confidence,” she says. She admires people who are selfless and filled with humility and modesty, disliking disloyalty and betrayal.

Asked what viewers can expect from her, she says: “I am beautiful, intelligent, controlling and entertaining. I am funny and witty and I say the most humorous things.

Pokello says if she wins the USD 300 000, she’ll buy a big house for her son and herself, send him to a full-time soccer academy in London and invest in her business.

MTN Plans To Splash Over N100m On New Ambassadors

Nigeria’s leading telecoms company, MTN may be coughing out over N100m as endorsement fees for its new ambassadors if information gathered by NET are anything to go by.

The giant which has had a radical shift in policy, following the recent portability drama, is hoping to push pop star Davido, along with four Project Fame alumni, as brand ambassadors; before any rivals – especially Etisalat which was badly burnt in the Saka Portability campaign – picks them up.

It’s the first time MTN is signing official brand ambassadors. An inside sources told NET over the weekend, that the project which has the blessings of the new marketing director, will gulp hundreds of millions – including endorsement fees, and costs associated with campaigns that’ll involve the ambassadors.

No specific detail on what each act is being paid, but we’re told each of the Project Fame acts will receive nothing less than N15m. And Davido who was reportedly paid N30m for his debut MTN TVC last year is also renewing for the same amount.

NET confirmed last week, that Iyanya, Chidinma and Praiz have already sealed their deals, as well as Davido. We could not immediately confirm the situation with Mike, or if other PFWA winners were being considered now or in the near future.

The South Africa owned company is expected to make an official announcement in a matter of days.

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D'banj now the new ambassador for Bank of Industry

 

He's pictured above with Ms Evelyn Oputu, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry. He took to twitter to make the announcement himself. Congrats to you, D'banja! 

 

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D’banj Finally Signs Olamide under DB Records

I have from a reliable source that D'banj has finally signs Olamide under DB Records. The sensational rapper has recently been rumoured to make the move. I can categorically confirm to you that Badoo is now a confirmed member of Eja Nla family.

 

Olamide is the hottest “thing” in the music industry today and any track that has his voice on it usually becomes a show stopper. D’banj knows this and gave him a mouth watering deal…

The Kokomaster, according to my source, told Olamide that he could still become everything he wanted to become and even more by working under him. He reminded Olamide that he (D’banj) had to work under Kanye West just to get more international exposure and recognition but that he still remains an independent artiste and his own man. 

Olamide naturally likes D’banj and feels at home around him.We learnt that he has put pen to paper and is now officially an artiste under D’banj

Source: Naijaloaded

Chris Brown Got A New Chick . . . An OLDER WHITE CHICK!!! (Pics Inside)

 

You ain't gonna believe this. Paparazzi snapped pics of Chris Brown and a "female companion" entering into one of the Met Gala after parties. And by the amount of physical contact between them (Chris has her hand on her butt) - there DEFINITELY is something poppin between them two.
With Chris moving on with his life, i guess its countdown to Rihanna's twitter meltdown . . . 10 . . . 9 . .. 8 . . . 7 . . .lol!

Source: MTO

REVEALED: Toni Payne Actually Slept With Ruggedman?

Toni Payne, estranged wife of Nigerian artiste, 9ice, spoke to 'Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of the Punch about the many controversies surrounding her life and the good things too. She also said she can never beg 9ice to take her back, "Me? Never." But what's with she and Ruggedman? See a brief excerpt from what she said below:

Do you regret coming back home?

I don't. I was even saying so this morning. If Ididn't, the curiosity would have been too much; I would have missed out on a lot of things. I'm glad I came back home. My feet are so well grounded. I know what I want and I know what I am capable of doing. 

For somebody who is into PR, how come negative publicity has followed you in the short while you've been in Nigeria?

I will not let negative publicity control my life. It can't make me not to live the kind of life I want to live. That means the people behind it have won. Some other persons would have run back to the States, but I didn't and I will not. It is a little bit harder to manage yourself in terms of PR. I managed it well. I did as much as possible to reverse the notion about me. The terrain was even new to me. I kept wondering why people would want to say bad stuff about me. But now I have learnt, once I read or hear anything bad about me, I write my defence on Twitter.

What has kept you going?

I've been busy. A lot of people would have suffered from acute depression. I got angry at times but I was determined not to be broken. People ended up liking me. They found out I was the opposite of what was said about me. 

Do you have any issues with K Solo?

I don't have any issues with him. We are not friends. We've never sat down to have a 10-minute conversation. The issue with him came up because I follow him on Twitter and I saw the comment he made concerning his son. The mother in me couldn't take it. I was angry about why he could say such concerning an innocent child on social media.That was it. 

How are you coping as a single mother?

My son still has a father who is alive. It is not hard. He is well taken care of. I'm doing very well. It is not a big deal. Things happen, I will not be the first and I will not be the last. 

Have you ruled out marriage?

Everything is in God's hands. I will not rule out that aspect. 

What if 9ice comes back to you?

(laughs) No comment. I will not answer that. I cannot predict the future. 

What is this story that he snubbed you at an event?

I don't know where that story came from. How could he have snubbed me? We are not enemies. He didn't snub me at any event. I got to the event quite early. At that point, I was about leaving. And because there were too many eyes on me, I just had to stay a while. It was even later that he asked me if I was at the event. 

Do you still talk?

Oh yes we talk. We have a child together. We are friend. 

During the brouhaha, you were outspoken, why?

There will be a time in the future when my son will be able to browse the Internet and read up all the stuff that happened. I didn't want him to ask me why I didn't defend myself. That was what inspired my own decision. I didn't care whatever consequences that came out from my defending myself. I had to defend myself. 

Why did you marry 9ice?

So many people were of the view you were taken by his fame…

When I met him, he wasn't that popular. I methim before the stardom. He was somebody whose personality I liked. It didn't have anything to do with his being a celebrity. I saw a person I liked. I didn't look at his status. I would say he was the first guy I was ever really in love with. 

Was he your first boyfriend?

No. he wasn't. But he was the first guy I had genuine love for. 

Who was your first boyfriend?

It was one guy. We still talk. I'm not going to mention his name. He is still my friend. 

How did you feel when you heard that another lady now has kids for 9ice?

No comment. I am not going to say anything concerning that. I don't even know about it. I read about it in the papers. But then, I have read so many things about me that weren't true in the papers. However, true or not, I will not talk about it. 

It is more than two years since you separated. Are you now officially divorced?

I'll not say anything about that. I'm sure 9ice will not tell you either. 

We learnt you went back to beg him to take you back?

Me? Never. I did not. I know where the story came out from. Somebody close to him was feeding the press with the story. For some reasons known to him, he never liked me. He was the one that was always talking about me and coming up with such stories. 

I guess you mean his former manager, Deinde?

Yes. And since he left him, no story has been said about me. I didn't go to beg 9ice to take me back. Why would I do that?

Did you actually sleep with Ruggedman?
Of course I did not. I can categorically tell you I did not. Ruggedman has been my friend. But even before then, we didn’t see. And even after the whole incident, we have hardly seen. The last time I saw Rugged was during Occupy Nigeria. I have not seen him again since then.

Would you want Ruggedman and 9ice to be friends again?
They are adults so they should make their own decisions. But then again, I want peace between them. The fight was not warranted. There shouldn’t have been any fight in the first place. The song that caused the problem wasn’t about me. I was there when the song was recorded. I can still remember what I cooked that day. I cooked jollof rice and I diced the meat I used in cooking the rice. The lady referred to in the song was not me.

All the attributes didn’t have anything to do with me. I don’t have tattoos. The last time I checked, I wasn’t bisexual as the lady referred to in the song. It was just a song but people just chose to believe whatever would suit them. 

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Source: GistPlanet

UPDATE: Chris Brown and Rihanna Dispel Break Up Rumors

Rihanna is one of the most controversial celebrity. She recently posted on her instagram that she never missed Chris Brown. That of course was due to the new found lovers (i didn't say that o!). She posted this pic of herself and her one true love on her instagram page last night. She probably wanted to shut down the brake up rumours.

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D’Banj Is Back With Don Jazzy

Just like the biblical prodigal son, African Mega-star and Nigerian
born entertainer D'banj is back with the record label that made him,
MOHITS RECORDS, most especially he will once again team up with his
former partner Don Jazzy to make good music once again, GistNaija
exclusively gathered.
In a telephone conservation with our reporters yesterday, he revealed
his decision to make the surprise turn around. 'I have been thinking
and thinking about this for a while, and i guess i want to go back
home'
'I want to be clear on something, that I maintained a close
relationship with Wande, Don Jazzy, Sid and everybody in Mavin (former
Mohits), even when we were not together again. I'm not interested in
going into the debates of whatever Dbanj said, be it through an
interview, the press, social media or whatever. People should try and
understand that these things happen, and after i took my time
thinking, i have finally made up my mind. i'm coming back home' D'Banj
said.
Early this morning, Don Jazzy also had this tosay on his Blackberry
Messenger, 'Feels good to have you back bro'
D'Banj also tweeted 'Ooooose!! MOHITS/MAVIN it's Don Jazzy again' but
he later deleted it.
As expected, D'Banj's brother, K.Switch will follow his brother back
into Mohits(Mavin) crew.
It can be recalled that D'banj and his business partner/producer, Don
Jazzy, parted ways over an undisclosed issue last year, both were the
owners of the now defunct record label, Mo'hits Records.
While D'Banj decided to go international with his Good Music deal with
Kanye West, Don Jazzy launched his own recored label called Mavin
records, with stars such as Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage and D'Prince
signed onto the label.
The Big question however is, WILL DON JAZZY WELCOME D'BANJ WITH OPEN ARMS?
Especially when he was replaced with the beautiful Tiwa Savage and the
MOHITS CREW was rebranded and changed to MAVIN CREW.
If terms are reached and D'Banj is re-signed will the name be changed
from MARVIN back to MOHITS?
All these questions will be answered in a matter of time….
With Don Jazzy and D'Banj re-united, and other talented artistes such
as Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Wande Coal, D'Prince and K.Switch, The world
should expect nothing less than good quality music in the nearest
future.

Source: Naijagist

Rihanna DUMPED Chris Brown. . .Now Dating A NEW RAPPER

We just got OFFICIAL confirmation this morning that Rihanna has a new
boyfriend and we're told that the two are "VERY SERIOUS".
Her new boyfriend is . . .A$AP ROCKY!!! According to a ROCK SOLID MTO
INSIDER, A$AP and Rihanna have been on tour together now for about a
month – and they've FALLEN IN LOVE!!!
The insider told MediaTakeOut, "This isn't some fling, they're in love
. . . cuddling, hanging out, everything." The insider continued, "I've
never seen Rihanna so happy – even happier than when she was with
Chris."
And you can expect to see PHOTOS of the pair together VERY soon. The
insider added, "Rocky was trying to keep things hidden because he
wants to make music with Chris [Brown] and we all know that Chris is
going to feel some kinda way when he finds out about Rihanna and
[A$AP]". But our snitch tells us that now Chris KNOWS what's going on
. . . and so the cat is out of the bag.
This is not rumor y'all . .. it is FACT!!!

Source: MTO

MARITAL STRIFE??? Jay Z Has Been 'LIVING' In A HOTEL . . . A Mile From His Apartment With Beyonce!!!

MTO reported that Jay Z and Beyonce may put out a good appearance, but
their marriage is ANYTHING BUT traditional. An employee at New York's
BOWRY HOTEL tells MediaTakeOut.com that Jay Z has been staying there
for weeks.
The problem . . . his apartment with Beyonce is about a mile away. And
it's NOT like the hotel room is nicer than Jigga and Bey's crib. They
live in a GORGEOUS 10,000 square foot penthouse.
So why would he be staying AWAY from his home???

Starboy Wizkid Parties & Performs In Johannesburg With Hot Girls (PHOTOS)

Wizkid is currently in South Africa shooting some videos and to take a break.
The Starboy spent most of the weekend partying in two of
Johannesburg's hot spots.
He performed at Club Hush on Friday and Saturday. Wizzy also appeared
at Pretoria's Moloko nightclub.
The Starboy is having real fun offshore. What do you think? Like it
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comment box below to say your mind!