Harrisong charges N1.5m to write a song

Singer, songwriter, Harrison Okiri, aka Harrisong aka Mr Songz, who is under  Kcee’s 5Star Music, says he charges  N1.5million to write one song, according to Daily Post.

Harrisong composed Kcee’s  “Limpopo” which became a big hit on the airwaves.

The artist/ songwriter said that he use to charge  between N100 000 and N2000 000 for a song.  He said since Nigerian musicians are beginning to appreciate songwriters he charges as high as N1million.

Harrisong said Nigerian artistes don’t allow songwriters take credit for composing songs, so he never talks about the artists he has composed songs for.

Mavin records reveals new signing, Korede Bello

Mavin records boss Don Jazzy has been looking for breakout artists for his label and on Friday he locked down a new signing, Korede Bello.

Don Jazzy unveiled the artist on his Twitter account and his debut single for Mavin Records titled African Princess

The Mavin boss said that Korede has been working with the label for a while and has been fine-tuning his music. The label deciding to introduce the artist on his birthday, a week after Don Jazzy signed Di’Ja and Reekado Banks.

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Jaywon seals deal with PZ

Kennis Music signee Jaywon has sealed a deal with PZ Cussons that will allow its major retail store to use Jayown’s hit track This Year as the company’s promotional jingle., reports Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET).

The deal was confirmed by the singer’s manger, Shola Ijanusi, who said that PZ Cool World Nigeria will be using the song as their jingle and will sponsor performances for the artist inside and outside Lagos.

Jaywon hit the stage after joining Kennis Music in 2009. He released the hit song Filebe the same year. The song won the best new video category  at the Nigeria Music Video Awards in 2009.

D’Banj and Burna Boy tell listeners to wait

In a continued alliance between music sensation Dbanj and Dancehall king Burna Boy, the duo have released a second collaboration titled Oya Wait.

In December 2013 the “Eja Nla” (Big Fish) of the Nigerian music industry and Burna Boy dropped their first song together titled Won Da Mo.

At least one of these songs could make it onto D’banj‘s next album I Am D’Banj, which should be out in the year.

Listen to the song HERE.

Iroko TV owner hears from absentee father after 33 years

Jason Njoku, internet tycoon and founder of Nigeria’s first successful online television platform, heard from his biological father for the first time in 33 years, according to PMNews

The entrepreneur has never had a relationship with his father and announced on Twitter that his absentee father was trying to make a comeback into his life. Njoku insisted that he was “not having it”.

After 33.2yrs. Having never met the man. My Dad is now calling trying to have a conversation. #nothavingitpic.twitter.com/rxF1Zd36JI

— JasonNjoku (@JasonNjoku) February 13, 2014

Njoku is married to Nollywood actress Mary Remmy and they have a seven-month-old son.

Forbes Africa named Njoku one of Africa’s Top Young Millionaires to watch in 2012.

Faze set to marry in 2014

Former member of Plantashun Boyz , Faze has revealed that he will be getting married in 2014, reports Naij

Faze who has been in a long term relationship, refused to reveal when he will  be getting married.

Faze took a hiatus after his third album Originality, failed before relaunching his career by releasing his fourth album tilted Refazed which flopped.

Faze was part of the defunct Plantashun boyz which included 2face Idibia and Black face. Tuface is the most successful musician after the group broke up.

Nigerian Idol gets two new judges

Nigerian Idol has revealed its three  judges for season four of the show, the judges are Dare Art Alade, Dede Mabiaku and Nneka Egbuna.

Dede Mabiaku is the only judge retained from season 3, and will be combing his experience with that of Dare and Nneka to find the next Nigerian Idol.

Dede Mabiaku combines  afrobeat, highlife and  jazz in his sound and is a  protégé of Fela Kuti. Darey is a singer, song writer,  music producer  and entrepreneur, he is the son of legendary entertainer Art Alade. Nneka is a German-Nigerian hip hop/soul singer and songwriter who spends time between Nigeria and Hamburg.

Iyanya becomes living tattoo memorial

Iyanya Mbuk has formed himself into a living tattoo memorial for his parents and brother.

The Kukere master and former winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa lost his parents and brother in a span of two short years.

On his Instagram account he wrote: "Tattoo of my Late Dad !! Late Mum and Late Brother who all died in just a short time between 2008- 2010 RIP"

D’banj abandons Kanye West?

Dbanj has seemingly abandoned Kanye West by deleting West's G.O.O.D Music from his Twitter biography.

Though the “Eja Nla” (Big Fish) of the Nigerian music industry has not made an official statement about this new development, the signs of a relationship gone sour is showing.

D’banj and Don Jazzy had signed contracts with G.O.O.D music in June of 2011, a deal that lead to the eventually collapse of Mo Hits Records and Dbanj’s working relationship with star producer, Don Jazzy.

Nigerian musician has special moment with Youssou N’dour

Budding musician Ruby Gyang will always remember February 24 as the day she had the opportunity to perform with African music legend Youssou N’dour, reports360nobs.com.

Gyang, who is signed to MI’s Loopy Records, said that she first heard Youssou N’dour’s songs when she was ten years old.

The upcoming musican said that it was a dream come true singing 7 seconds with the legend.

7 seconds was originally performed by Youssou N’dour and Neneh Cherry. Watch a video of them two performing together:

Saeon confirms her relationship with Uti

Singer Saeon has confirmed that she is in a relationship with Uti Nwachukwu, according to Information Nigeria.

The former Big Brother Africa winner had earlier revealed that he was in a relationship with Saeon, before the singer confirmed it.

Saeon said that it was not a publicity stunt, and that she truly loves Uti.

The love affair surfaced after rumors became rife that Uti is gay.

Circumcised or uncircumcised? Here’s what ladies prefer

Men are circumcised for a wide variety of medical, religious and personal reasons, but what do the ladies in our lives prefer?

According to a survey of 1 000 women from AdamandEve.com, they prefer a circumcised penis, Women’s Health reports.

While 54% of the women who took part in the survey preferred a circumcised penis, only 3% preferred men who were still all there.

33% of women said they don’t mind while 10% refused to answer the sensitive question.

Read more at Women’s Health.

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Justin Bieber might reject plea deal because of random drug testing

Justin Bieber will reportedly reject the plea deal offered to him by prosecutors in Miami.

The 19-year-old star, who is scheduled to appear in court in Florida on 3 March after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest last month, thinks the Florida State Attorney's conditions are too strict and he doesn't want to be forced to undergo random drug testing.

The Baby hitmaker has been offered the chance to avoid facing a stint in jail and to have most of the charges dropped if he agrees to plead no contest to reckless driving, completes 40 hours of community service and submits to random drug testing for up to nine months at his own expense.

But a source told gossip website TMZ.com that Justin's legal team believe there are huge problems with the case because a police officer allegedly lied when he said the underage star reeked of alcohol when he was only slightly above the legal limit, and a sophisticated GPS device proved Justin was only driving at 27 MPH at the time of his arrest.

(Justin outside the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. AFP)

The insider said that the Heartbreaker singer will not accept any plea that involves probation, suggesting he is worried about going to jail if he does anything illegal in the future.

Prosecutors also want Justin to attend an alcohol education course and a "victim impact panel" to hear relatives of DUI victims share their stories, as well as having an ignition interlock device - a tube used to test her breath and make sure he's alcohol free - installed in his cars.

The source said that Justin, who is also scheduled to appear in court in Toronto, Canada on 10 March after being charged with assaulting a limousine driver on December 30, is open to a plea but will not accept the current deal being offered to him.

Mikel doubtful for Drogba re-union

Nigeria international midfielder, John Mikel Obi, voiced his delight about the prospect of Chelsea facing Galatasaray in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, SuperSport reports.
Mikel said he was thrilled at the prospect of reuniting with his old teammate, Didier Drogba; now on the books of the Turkish side.

Mikel may not feature in the encounter as manager Jose Mourinho may leave him on the bench due to injury.