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.

HIP-HOP STAR HOSPITALISED!

Hip hop sensation Ice Prince is currently on admission at an undisclosed hospital for an undisclosed ailment (abi na)! He needs your prayers while we join the hosts in wishing him a quick recovery!

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.

More photos from Omotola Ekeinde's surpise party in Ghana

Movie star, Omotola Ekeinde was a year older some weeks ago but she didn't throw any party. 
 

However, some of her office staff at Redhot concepts threw her a surprise party yesterday in Ghana - She also got a bottle of the world's most expensive champagne (Taste ofDiamonds) from the makers, Gout de Diamantsvalued at 1.2million pounds (N300 million). £1,200,000.
"My birthday has been a roller coaster of fans and friends spending their own money! Lol...so many parties, I've just been touring them all!" she says. 
See more photos below:

Beverly Osu not interested in getting pregnant yet

A fan recently asked Beverly Osu to join her in making cute babies but Beverly said she's not ready for that until 2016 or there about because she is interested in making money and meeting the right man for now, how sweet!
Besides, it appears Angelo's betrayal is affecting her as far as new relationships go. Oh, poor Beverly!

I Can Act Nude Because My Body Is My Laptop - Nollywood Actress Reveals

In a recent interview, she said she had no boundaries and could go nude for a movie role as her body is her laptop.

''I don't have any boundaries because my body is my laptop. Others have their laptops and files, what I have is my body and voice. Even the concept of nudity, I don't have any problems what so ever, but it has to make sense, if it enriches the story and is done tastefully, I mean sometimes you can see nudity been done for a good reason, like in the west, they could take off their clothes to protest. Like I said, I don't have problem with nudity, I just want it to make sense," Sylvia said.

Sylvia is a graduate of Theatre Arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

She has won numerous awards like award for Best Rising Star at the Nollywood Movies Awards, the Best New Actress award at City People Choice Awards and the Most Promising Actress, Best of Nollywood Awards.

Rat meat wahala. Lol

Na rat meat cause wahala o! If na cow own nko wetin for happen??

Facebook to buy WhatsApp for $19bn

Facebook has bought messaging app WhatsApp in a deal worth a total of $19bn (£11.4bn) in cash and shares.

It is the social networking giant's biggest acquisition to date.

WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and is popular with people looking to avoid text messaging charges.

In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp's services as "incredibly valuable".

WhatsApp allows users to send messages over internet connections, avoiding text messaging fees. The company claims it is currently registering one million new users a day.

It makes money by charging users a subscription fee of $1 per year, although it offers a free model as well.

Silicon Valley's newest billionaires

The deal to buy it includes $4bn in cash and approximately $12bn-worth of Facebook shares, plus an additional $3bn in stock to WhatsApp's founders and employees at a later date.

On a conference call to discuss the deal, WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum said he planned to operate the firm "independently and autonomously". He will also become a member of Facebook's board of directors.

"We're excited and honoured to partner with Mark and Facebook as we continue to bring our product to more people around the world," Mr Koum said in a statement.

Mr Zuckerberg said the prospect of a deal was first floated just 11 days ago.

The Facebook founder said he believed WhatsApp was on track to have a billion users, but insisted he had no plans to place advertising on WhatsApp's interface, saying he did not think ads were the best way to make money from messaging systems.

Once the deal is finalised, Mr Koum and co-founder Brian Acton are set to become Silicon Valley's newest billionaires.

WhatsApp has about 50 employees in total.

Siphoning billions

Cathy Boyle, a senior analyst at research firm eMarketer, said WhatsApp was valuable to Facebook for several reasons beyond advertising, including its younger user base and its popularity overseas.

"WhatsApp actually has greater penetration in a lot of international markets than Facebook," Ms Boyle told the BBC.

She added that it was notable that Facebook's chief financial officer David Ebersman referred to the telecommunications industry when discussing the firm's purchase.

"WhatsApp is trying to siphon the billions that the telecom industry would make from [traditional SMS text messaging]" she said.

Ben Bajarin, from California-based technology consultants Creative Strategies, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the deal would allow Facebook to tap into a rapidly growing market.

"WhatsApp is on a path towards a billion users," he said. "They're growing exponentially - much, much faster than Facebook.

"For Facebook this is a key growth area where, even if they don't monetise this product, this is a way that Facebook can get the next billion smartphone consumers into their ecosystem... to touch them and engage with them in other ways than just the Facebook platform."

Shares in Facebook dropped 5% in after hours trading before recovering slightly.

Prior to this acquisition, Facebook's biggest purchase had been Instagram for $1bn in 2012.

PUNCH reporters rubbish Tiwa Savage in new post

Enjoy this PUNCH newspaper article titled "Flop of the week"

Mavin Records’ first lady, Tiwa Savage, used to live in the UK before she returned to Nigeria. Of course, over there, she was relatively unknown. She once participated in the UK’s X factor.

It didn’t get her the desired fame. Tiwa was still irrelevant while she was there and therefore wouldn’t have dared to assault a UK policeman.

However, when Tiwa came back to Nigeria, her talents blew up. She became recognised, got signed under one of the leading record labels, bagged endorsement deals here and there and became a popular face. Of course, she joined the league of the A-list acts that now laugh all the way to the bank.

Now, Tiwa can afford to assault a Nigerian policeman as alleged.

It was reported earlier in the week that the pretty singer was whisked away by the police for allegedly humiliating a policeman who apprehended her for violating traffic rules.

Those who were there claimed Tiwa got down from her car and angrily removed the man’s beret.

Not just a few condemned the alleged attitude. Tiwa may have lost some of her fans over the incident.

“Tiwa Savage is a disappointment for daring to remove a policeman’s cap. What point was she trying to make by such a crude act? Does she know that she is a role model to many, by virtue of being a star, and that her irresponsible behaviour goes far beyond the confines of her abode? I hope she realises her mistake and apologises to the police as well as her fans,” a fan said.

Don’t Blame Me If My Clothes Do Not Cover My Boobs — Actress, Yvonne Jegede

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede who recently landed in a messy breast surgery scandal upon her return to the movie industry in a recent interview talks about her selling point, ideal man

Yvonne Jegede who featured in Tuface Idibia's "African Queen" video made a stunning comeback to acting after several years of being away to study abroad in University in Cyprus.

Her ideal man
I don't even know what it is any more. But I think people at different ages have different perspection in respect of what an ideal man is. He should be more intelligent than myself.
I need somebody I can learn from him. He should also be able to take care of himself. That's an ideal man for me. He should not be ugly.

On her selling point
I think it is my brain. Talking about the physical things that attracts men to me, it depends. Some people say, it's my eyes, others prefer my lips and my boobs. So, I do not know. When I love into the mirror, I love everything about myself.

On revealing some part of your body, her boobs
Well, it depends on the clothes. I have big boobs, so, if the clothes are not big enough to cover my boobs you would not blame me for that. I am not the person who made my clothes . I just put the clothes on.

On her passion for revealing some part of your body
It depends on my mood. If I want to expose my back, I will do that. It goes with my mood.

Plans on geting marriage
When the time comes, I will get married. I have never given it a thought.
It's not about thinking, it is about the right person coming my way. Many ladies have been thinking about settling down for years now, but Mr. right has not come their way.

On acting nude
No, I cannot for no reason. I have people I am answerable to.

On sexual harassment in the industry
Sexual harassment in the industry have to do with what you want. If you want to be sexually harassed, you will be. I am saying that because, even when I am walking on the road, or in the banking hall, I usually get passes.
But it depends on what you want. I do not think every director would want to sleep with every girl he comes across. Maybe, I am wrong but, I don't think it is possible. I have had the experience where a produced would refused to feature me in his movie because I did not sleep with him. They might make their advances to me.

SEE What Nollywood Atress, Ebube Nwagbo Has To Say About Moving Into KCee's House

Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo has denied the report making waves that she has moved in with her ex-boyfriend, Limpopo crooner, Kcee at Chevron Estate, Lekki.

Ebube reacted to the allegation saying "I am in my house in the mainland. I didn't move into Kcee's house in Lekki. He is a married man. Let's stop all these misleading stories. I am currently on set," she reacted.

Ebube Nwagbo and the 'Limpopo' crooner used to be an item before the he ended their relationship in 2010 when he got married to his wife, Ijeoma.

His marriage to Ijeoma who has kids for him was however, said to have three years later.

Osita “Paw Paw” Iheme turns 32

Nollywood actor Osita Iheme  of the “Aki and Paw paw” fame turned 32 on February 20, reports Naij.

The  actor celebrated his birthday on location in Enugu where he is currently shooting a new film,

The actor celebrated his birthday with friends and colleagues on the film set including Chinedu “Aki” Ikedieze.

 Iheme’s claim to fame came when he played lead in the comedy flick Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze in 2003.

Eva to train make-up artists for free

Rap artist Eva Alordiah will be putting her make-up expertise to use when she will train 30 people for free in the skill, offering them tricks and tips on being a make-up artist, reports Information Nigeria.

The CEO of MakeUpByOrsela made the announcement on Twitter, directing interested candidates to follow @MakeUpByOrsela to get more details.

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Mbong says she is over Jeta Amata

Recently divorced Nollywood actress, Mbong Amata, who was married to filmmaker Jeta Amata, said she has moved on with her life, and will prefer to remain single for a while, reports Vanguard.

The actress said she did not leave the relationship because of another man.

She explained that after five years of being married they discovered that it was not working, and decided to terminate the marriage while remaining as friends.

Segun Arinze defends Nollywood’s visit to Jonathan

Segun Arinze has responded to claims that the Actors Guild of Nigeria’s (AGN) visit to Aso rock last weekend was for personal interests and had no effect on important matters that needed to be addressed, reports Nigerian Entertainment today(NET).

The claims were made by Nollywood filmmaker, Kabat Esosa.

Arinze in his reply said that the visit was conducted to discuss how to move the guild and Nollywood forward. Arinze felt that the filmmaker was unfair to criticise the visit.

Last weekend President Goodluck Jonathan hosted a handful of Nollywood actors, producers and directors who came to pay a courtesy visit to the head of state and made him a Grand Patron of the AGN.

Singer J-Martins Shows Off His 3-Week Old Cute Son

check out, if your girl is complaining. Lol

Lagos big boy, Richard Nnadi, got his 6 packs within 3 months. So, hit the gym and get yours.

DAVIDO DENIES TWIN-PREGNANCY ALLEGATION!

Singer Davido, was the in the center of a controversy recently. This is because a UK-based Caribbean lady, Sunshine Haya serious relationship with the South African model he was photographed kissing a few days ago. This is what he tweeted below:

Wande Coal, Wizkid to perform at NUGA closing ceremony

The closing ceremony of the ongoing 24th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, will feature performances from Wande Coal and Wizkid, PM News reports.

The closing ceremony tagged, the Diamond S.W.A.G Account Concert, will take place on Saturday.

Ayona Trimnell, Head of Corporate Communications at Diamond Bank plc, said the concert is a good way to round up 10 days of sporting activities.

Karen Igho is Back: Now Free from Cancer

SSS Detains Sanusi, Passport Seized In Lagos

Suspended Governor of CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido has vowed to release more facts about monumental stealing of Nigeria's oil money. Sanusi have told a few persons close to him that what he discovered recently is "outright stealing of oil money".

And to keep him shut, the Presidency is said to be deploying all tactics at its disposal to intimidate him so as to remain silent. SSS operations have already seized his travelling documents immediately he arrived Lagos from Niger Republic, where he had gone for an official assignment.

Shortly after his plane landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, he was accosted by SSS operatives who detained him and insisted they must take his passport on orders from above...

They also insisted that he would not be allowed to leave the airport until the Lagos State Director of the SSS is present to give a directive. Calls were made and he was later released but they still took his passport.

Sanusi said his evidences against those managing the NNPC and the Oga at the Top have been spread to many parts of Nigeria, so searching his house or office will not stop him from exposing the truth.