Tyga Freestyles To Wizkid’s “Don’t Dull” on Tim Westwood’s Show

Tim Westwood is one of the UK’s premier DJs and is honestly, in my opinion, one of the biggest fans and promoters of the Afrobeats movement in the UK.

Watch how YMCMB’s Tyga waxes lyrics on the Samklef-produced Wizkid track, “Don’t Dull”.


                   

D’banj makes Hollywood debut, Stars In Kanye West’s New Movie ‘Cruel Summer’

Kanye’s short film, ‘Cruel Summer’ premiered at the 2012 Cannes Festival two days ago, and our own Koko Master, D’banj was listed in there as starring in the movie.

The movie

Hypestation Video Premiere: Eva - 'High'

The first official video from Eva‘s music video for her fan-favourite single “High” is finally here and it was definitely worth the wait and all the hype. The video was

Mtn Project Fame Retuns With Season5

 

The much-anticipated musical reality TV show, MTN Project Fame West Africa, will commence the audition stages with the search for talented youths across major Nigerian and West African cities.

Application form can be downloaded from the MTN Project Fame website, www.projectfamewestafrica.com or the hard copies picked up at any MTN centre across the country.

MTN Project Fame West Africa is a musical competition that discovers raw music enthusiasts, who are groomed in an intense Musical Academy, where they receive the very best professional training in the area of vocal delivery, stagecraft, performances and song-writing for a period of 10 weeks.

Hypestation Video Premiere: Mya K - Superstar

British-Nigerian kid star, Mya k is an eleven years old girl with incredible vocal cords who has had her songs on air since last year and has received rave reviews both in Nigeria and London. Here is her latest video for the single ‘Superstar’ which was directed by Akin Alabi. Enjoy!

                    

Movie Trailer: Okon Goes to School

                   

 From the producers of ‘Okon Lagos’ comes another hilarious flick, the sequel, ‘Okon Goes to School’. Here is the 1 minute 25 seconds trailer of the yet-to-be-released movie ‘Okon Goes to School’ starring Ime Bishop Umoh and Moses Armstrong. It is produced by Emem Isong’s kid sister, Uduak Isong-Oguamanam. Extremely hilarious indeed!

Music prodigies Mya K, Triple J Plus cover E-101magazine special children edition

Music youngsters, Mya K and Triple J Plus have graced the double cover of the latest edition of E-101magazine. The magazine’s 4th issue is aimed at commemorating this year’s Children’s day in Nigeria. “It is this that informed the idea of Mya K and Triple J Plus being on the cover of the soar away all-entertainment newsmagazine”, said the online editor of the magazine, Aniekan Ekah.

Exclusive Lamba Interview With Hakymthedream by Wale Applause

Check out Wale Applause’s interview with Hakymthedream, He talked about his background, how he ventured into music, his inspiration and his journey so far. Read the excerpts below.

I have been on this dude named Hakymthedream for a while now. I have wanted talking to him, and just after a couple meets, I was able to share a couple of lamba hours with him. This wasn’t supposed to be an interview, but when my questions became unbearable for him; we decided to officially make it an interview. I must say that this dude is very funny and I wonder why he chose music and not comedy. After a couple lamba hours, this was how the official interview went. You can bet Hakym cannot make anything official. His funny attitude did not leave him all through.

Fresh Music : Jahfizz - "Maa Lo Le"

JAHFIZZ, born Opeyemi  Olaleye in the Western part of Nigeria, the most populous black nation in the world and one of  the newest artiste that Africa has ever produced.

Started singing back in the

Hurray!! It's a Baby Girl for Timaya

Baby Timaya

Yes, someone just joined the league of fathers. Timaya has become a Father barely 24hours

7 New Acts to Watch Out For In the Nigerian Music Industry.

I took my time to surf the web, looked through almost all reputable Nigerian websites just to do this article. Although the music scene is now real crowded, but a few new arrivals have stood out. Not at the peak of their respective careers though, these young dudes are to be watched out for. They do quality music, got classic videos and the looks to go with it. These dudes have made a few front pages.

FLOWSICK

 

This young dude came into the industry with his hit track ‘LOW KEY’. The video to this song is splendid. From the beat to the lyrics, this track has got it. The success of the original version forced him to do a remix which did not do

Behind The Scenes As Nigerian Idol’s IllRymz And Grammy Nominated Femi Kuti Debut ‘Teacher, Teacher’ In Grand Style

The venue is the famed New Afrika Shrine and the stars of the day are one of Nigeria’s most sought after on-air personalities IllRymz and Afrobeat Legend Femi Kuti with the exciting ‘Teacher, Teacher’. The music video, which was directed by Contagious Pictures, features the vocal stylings of
the Grammy nominated Femi Kuti and the lyrics of the dynamic IlRymz.

What to look out for? IllRymz like you have never seen or heard before, exotic dancing females, dressing rooms, exciting live performances and Femi Kuti in full joke-mode and for the biggest surprise, you will have to look out for the epic video premiere in June. Meanwhile take a sneak peek at what to expect from the banging video.

                 

Wale Applause Exclusive Interview with Rugged Man

 

As soon as I heard about the change of phase of Ruggedy Baba from part 1 to Part 2, i wanted to be the first to know. My journey started on Wednesday 16th of May when i woke up early in order to catch up with my appointment with the Rugged one. His simplicity and humility oozed as we went on a short tour during which i took advantage of asking questions. I tried not to make it look like an interview, but trust Ruggedman, he knew what i was up to. Here are excerpts of the

D’Banj Signs Davido, Becomes President of Newly-Formed Def Jam Africa

 

While the other half of the defunct Mo’hits Empire evolves into Mavin being led by Don Jazzy, D’banj is also reaching new frontiers as he has been made proprietor and President of the newly formed Def Jam Africa, the African arm of Island Def Jam. The Koko Master goes ahead to perform his first duty by signing Davido to the label. 

The

Welcome To The Mavin League!

Music producer and CEO of Mavin records, Michael Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy has added another feather to his already feather-filled cap by launching his own social media platform known as

Shocker: Nigeria's Ola and Chris quit Big Brother Stargame

Nigeria's BigBrother stargame representatives Ola and Chris are out of the running for the USD 300 000 prize!

In their Diary Session today, Ola and Chris sat with heavy hearts, prompting Big Brother to ask them what was on their minds.

Event: Grand Empire Entertainment Presents - Ibom Summer Slam

Grand Empire Entertainment in conjunction with Eemjm Hotel and Suites presents Ibom Summer Slam 2012. The event will feature ‘King of the Zanga’ Durella, Iyanya, Nollywood comedy delight- Ime ‘Bishop’ Okon and O’giveR. Other acts include Envy, Mish, L-J, Illrhymes, Tossy Young, Iceboxx & Teggo, Sir James, M.c Whocares, M.c Galaxy.

According to

New Music: Fresh Skillz - Badt Guy

 Here comes another single by Fresh Skillz, He is an Abuja based artiste, currently schooling at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.  You can describe him as one act with great potentials. 

DOWNLOAD 'Badt Guy'

Hypestation Premiere: Slam makes return with a Double Slam - ‘Tamara’ + ‘2nite d Nite’

Listeners of good Naija music will remember him from way back when he did a track called 'Dreaming About You' feat. Pasto Goody Goody. The track was

Flytime Tv Presents, Mavin Records All Stars

                    


Exclusive interview with the complete MAVIN Records crew, the inside scoop to how the group Mavin was formed, the name choice, future expectations, everything you want to know about them and YES the truth about the rumours making its rounds on different blogs? The true story is right here. Watch and enjoy!

Oliver Twist hits No 9. On iTunes Top 100

Despite the crumbling of the once-an-empire; Mo’hits, which has caused the bosses of the defunct label, D'banj and Don Jazzy to part ways, D'banj continues to

Funke Akindele Set to Wed

Funke with Joseph Benjamin on movie set

Congrats to Funke Akindele aka Jenifa as she is set to jump the broom later this year. The

Pulse publisher buries mum, Akpabio condoles family

Last week, Uko Umoh who is the publisher/CEO of highly reckoned newspaper, Community Pulse buried his mom. A rundown of

'Taken' - The Movie....Audition in Pictures!

Last two Saturdays ago saw the director of the 5times nominated Afro-Asian movie, ‘NAIJASTANI’ call for an audition for his next project, “Taken” which hopes

Savvy Lemons Travels & Tours Marks 2nd Anniversary

Mr Blessing Johnson in the middle addressing journalists

Front line travels and tourism consultancy firm SAVVY LEMONS marks its second year anniversary to celebrate their existence and operations, serving clients in this part of the globe and

Fresh Video: Supersonic Blaze - "Mafi-Para"

                                          

Supersonic Blaze, a.k.a "Ukwak Ebob" returns into

‘I’m sorry’ – Muna apologises to Mode 9

Her management RMG sent out a statement that infuriated almost all those following the Mode 9-Muna debate.

Failing to apologise, or defend Muna’s actions, the unsigned, ill-written statement stopped short of insulting reporters and bloggers and indeed everyone discussing the issue. (An excerpt: ‘… this issue will not be resolved publicly and played out in the media or on blog pages

Fresh Music: Oga Sir (Durall) in Double Premiere - Harder ft O'giveR + I Get Money (Godwon remix)

OGA SIR, the Nigerian South-South Representer, former Commissioner of

5th Album for Tuface Idibia

Africa's number one artiste, 2face Idibia has released his fifth studio album "Away and beyond".

The album which

Fresh Music: Tossy Young - Shawty

Bright Kendy also known as Tossy Young returns with “Shawty” after his last freestyle song made a hit online. Tossy Young is

Hypestation Premeiere:Fresh Video - M.I - Beef

We vividly recall the dust this song raised between M.I and Kelly Handsome when it