Video Buzz: Weird MC – Happy Day

Weird MC is back again and still going strong for over a decade blending that Afrobeat & HipHop sounds. Her new video titled "Happy Day" was directed by the outstanding Sesan Ogunro. The song is off her “Broken Silence” album. 


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Fresh Buzz: Tolu - Free Your Mind

Tolu is a Nigerian Singer/Songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. Tolu along with a close friend formed a independent entertainment group called “Bread Winners Ent. Group” in which he is the president. Tolu is currently working on a independent album titled “Experience Love” which should be out soon. Here's his Brand New Single "Free Your Mind".


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Featured Buzz: Introducing Trip City Naija's Rap Group

Welcome to Trip City! Take a tour with Naija Rap duo Sukiyaki and Tasti, as they talk about what Trip City is all about. See video below and feel the Buzz!

Listen to their buzzing single "Shon Sun" Feat. Tunde J

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Star Quest Winning Producer Joey Plus Delivers #JoeyTunesDay Free Music.

Joey Plus produced the winning track for the B.E.A.T band at the recently concluded Star Quest TV talent hunt. Before Star Quest, Joey Plus who mentored under Willie Oputa, engineered tracks for the like of Blackfaze [Plantashun Boiz], Krazy Kulture et al and released a viral track titled 'No tym'.

The Producer/singer is set to take his recording career as he launches the #Joeytunesday new music giveaway every tuesday via his Twitter account: @JoeyPlus. Also a viral video would be released every Thursday after each Tuesday release.

 

The first track is performed over Wiz Khalifa's smash hit Black and Yellow, a favourite track of the producer and singer. Joey delivers the hook and  features Rapper Young Pizzy & singer High Bee. 

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Watch a video of Joey Plus' recording session with The B.E.A.T band

Fresh Buzz: Lucci - "Egbekegbe" (Bad Society)

If you are wondering who Lucci is, it would help to remember the hook on Show Dem Camp latest single "What you waiting for" off their forthcoming debut album "The Dreamers" and also, the rap verse on Lami's "Nothing Do You" off her first album. You guessed right all Lucci.

Now the Show Dem Records artiste brings to you, "Egbekegbe" (bad Society) A message of truth and an encouragement to the youth to be brave and fight for their future. Lucci speaks on the ills of our society and the world at large whilst paying homage to a truly global icon, Fela Kuti. The Show Dem Camp Crew have never been afraid to say how they feel through their music, whether its about politics, women, or their lives and Lucci shows here that he is truly SDC.

 

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Video Buzz: Show Dem Camp - Mind Control

Its Go hard Season in their Camp, as Show Dem Camp release a video for "Mind Control", a song off their Mixtape "The Clone Wars Vol. 1". The song shows the depth of thought of SDC and is accompanied by visual representation that appropriately depicts the message delivered thanks to the crew from Black Box media.

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If you have not downloaded the Clone Wars Mixtape Volume 1, you should click here 

Music Buzz: Beazy – Novacane Flow

It’s another Beazy Music Monday. This week Beazy delivers on Frank Ocean’s “Novacane” giving us the “Novacane Flow”.


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S.A.S: THE STORY SO FAR {MEGA’S SCAR, MAYHEM GETTING SHOT, KANYE WEST, BUSTA RHYMES & MORE}

S.A.S a.k.a. Streets All Salute, are London-based rap duo Mega & Mayhem formally of 'The Diplomats'.  In an interview with Grime Daily, they reveal an in-depth video documentary about their life in New York and their journey through the rap game as rappers from the UK.

Fresh Buzz: Illrymz Featuring Dr. Frabz - Anyhow

Illrymz is one of Naija's Top Urban Radio & Tv Personality. He's currently the host of the G-BAM TV show, producer of Soundcity Radio, Producer & Host of Radio Outloud and a Creative Director for SideView Magazine.

He is also an hip-hop artiste and here he teams up with Dr. Frabz to get us grooving to his debut club banger titled "Anyhow".

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Video Buzz: Darey "The White Room" Performance & Interview for This Is Africa

In "The White Room", urban African artists that we admire perform their interpretation of a popular song by an artist that they admire. 1 take, 1 shot, in a white room anywhere in the world. The White Room© is a format of This Is Africa

Below Darey Art Alade performs a medley in The White Room for This is Africa, kicking off with one of his own numbers, "The Way You Are", before segueing into a reggae interpretation of "Where Is The Love" by The Black Eyed Peas.

Darey Art Alade - The White Room from ThisIsAfrica on Vimeo.

And Below Darey's The White Room Interview.

Darey Art Alade: The White Room interview from ThisIsAfrica on Vimeo.

Fresh Buzz: Dotstar Feat. Jae Millz - Cool Kids Never Die

Skata Records entertainment (SRE) & Young Money Cash Money Billionaire (YMCMB) come together to give us this monster hit in the making "Cool Kids Never Die". The track is off Dotstar's "The Screening Room" Mixtape and it features Jae Millz of YMCMB, and is also produced by Dotstar.

We'll be sure to let you know when the Mixtape drops.

Meanwhile, peep the making below & feel the Buzz!

Video Buzz: Asa – Why Cant We

Asa releases the video for her second single from the "Beautiful Imperfection" album.
She continues to give us great quality videos with dance moves, which leaves you grooving and also anticipating her next video.

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Fresh Buzz: Kraftmatiks Featuring M.Trill - The Getaway

Brand new music from one of Nigeria's talented producer/artiste/songwriter, who has worked with the likes of Mode9, MI, Terry Tha Rapman & Funbi to mention a few. kraftmatiks gives us a soulful track titled "The Getaway" which features M.trill. 

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Kraftmatiks Featuring M.Trill - The Getaway

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Video Buzz: Godwon - Jimmy's Jump Off Theme Song

Godwon whips a Theme song for Dj Jimmy Jatt's Show  "Jimmy's Jump Off" which initially started out as a freestyle. It features a catchy hook and great delivery by Godwon, produced by Josh Beatz.

Peep the video below..

Event Buzz: Lynxxx & Tiwa Savage Live @ Blue Bar, this Weekend

CIC promotions and  Four points by Sheraton presents Lynxxx & Tiwa Savage Live at the Blue Bar this Saturday, May 28. Come enjoy innovative cocktails at the Blue bar, while grooving to Live Music & Mixes by Dj Snatch & Dj Smile.

Event Buzz: Jimmy’s Jump Off Live in Lagos, June 12th, 2011

Nigerian DJ Jimmy Jatt, who started rocking from doing road block shows in Obalende, lagos more than a decade ago presents "Jimmy’s Jump Off " Live at Get Arena, in VI. featuring performances by various Nigerian urban pop/ hip-hop artists and DJ's. This is the third edition and is supported by a host of media houses. 

See flyer & video below for details.

DJ NEPTUNE PRESENT'S LETS PARTY NAIJA MIX VOL 7

Dj Neptune drops a new mix from his "Lets Party Naija Mix" series. Listen & Download below.

Dj Neptune's Lets Party Naija Mix Vol 7

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Nomination List for the 6th Annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards, New York 2011

The producers of the NEA Awards are pleased to announce the Nomination List for the 6th Annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), scheduled for Sunday 4 September 2011 at 5PM at the Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York. This year’s nominees lists highlights new and young talent that according to the organizers “are destined to shape the future of African Entertainment.“

In the music categories, Wizkid, Darey, D’banj and Duncan Mighty lead this year’s pack with three nominations each. Wizkid nabs Hottest Single of the Year, Best New Act of the Year and Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year. Darey is nominated for Best Album of the Year, Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories. Dbanj is nominated for Hottest Single of the Year, Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Duncan Mighty’s nominations are for Best Album of the Year, Hottest Single of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year categories. Other artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Asa, Naeto C, Banky W, M.I, Don Jazzy, Ice Prince and Olamide.

The Hottest Single of the year is shaping up to be one of the key categories to watch this year with the songs that have dominated the airwaves in the last twelve months. And Best New Act of the year showcases the best and newest talents to enter the game.

The Pan African Artist of the Year features the biggest names on African music scene: Fally Ipupa (DRC),R2Bees (Ghana), Awilo (Congo), Winky D (Zimbabwe), Juliana Kanyomozi (Ugandan) and VIP(Ghana) are all nominated in what is considered the Best Artist in Africa category.
In the TV and Film categories, MNet’s Tinsel and Jeta Amata’s “Inale” both received four nomination nods. Tinsel’s Victor Olaotan and Gideon Okeke both received nominations for Best Actor in a TV Series/Reality/Game Show. And Damilola Adegbite and Matilda Obaseki received nominations for Best Actress in a TV Series/Reality/Game Show. Jeta Amata received nominations for Best Picture and Best Directing in a Film/Short Story for Inale. And the two stars of the movie also nabbed nominations:Caroline Chikezie for Best Actress in a Film/Short Story and Hakeem Kae-Kazim for Best Actor in a Film/Short Story.

The Pan African Actor and Actress of the Year categories are quite exciting and feature the who’s who in African Film industry. Ama K. Abebrese, Akofa Asiedu, Nadia Buari, Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah and Yvonne Cherry have all been nominated for the Best Actress category, while Chris Attoh,Senanu Gbedawo, John Dumelo, Edward Kagutuzi, Majid Michel and Van Vicker have all nominated for the Best Actor category.

Voting begins on Wednesday 22 June 2011 at www.nigeriaentawards.com and ends Saturday 27 August 2011. Winners will be announced at the Award ceremony on Sunday 4 September 2011 at the Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York.

The 2011 Nomination List:

Best Album of the Year
Beautiful Imperfection – Asa
Legacy – Duncan Mighty
Super C Season – Naeto C
Double Dare – Darey
MI2- M.I
Back From the Future – Sound Sultan

Hottest Single of the Year
Tease Me – Wiz Kid
Mr Endowed – D’banj
Oleku- Ice Prince
Give It to Me- D’Prince
Obianuju- Duncan Mighty
Jupa- J Martins

Best New Act of the Year
Ice Prince
Wizkid
Tiwa Savage
Mo’Cheddah
Waje
Dr SID

Gospel Artist of the Year
BOUQUI
Lara George
Sinach
Ada
Frank Edwards
Kenny St Brown

Best Pop/R&B Artist of The Year
Darey
D’banj
Banky W
Waje
Wizkid
2Face

Best Rap Act of The Year
Terry Tha Rapman
Naeto C
Ruggedman
Eva Alordiah
M.I
Ice Prince

Music Producer of The Year
Sossick
Don Jazzy
Cobhamsk
Samlef
Jesse Jagz
Dokta Frabz

Best International Artist
Asa
Nneka
JJC
Ndu
Moeazy
May7ven

Best Music Video of The Year
Eni Duro (Olamide) – DJ Tee
Kaba Kaba (Konga) – Akin Alabi
If You Ask Me (Omawumi) – Clarence Peters
Mr. Endowned (D’banj Ft Don Jazzy & Snoop Dogg) – Sesan
More You (Bez) – Kemi Adetiba
Ba Ni Kidi (Darey) – Mark Hofmeyr

Most Promising Act To Watch
Olamide
Zara
Brymo
Vector
Retta
Jhybo
Ketchup
Muna

Entertainment Executive of The Year
Audu Maikori (Chocolate City)
Banky W (EME)
Tony Nwakalor (Yes Media)
Obi Asika (Storm Records)
Eldee (Tribe Records)
Don Jazzy (Mo’hits)

Indigenous Artist of The Year
Solek
Flavor
Jah Bless
Duncan Mighty
9ice
J’odie

Pan African Artist or Group of The Year
Fally Ipupa
R2bees
Awilo
Winky D
Juliana Kanyomozi
Vip

Best US-based Male Artist of the Year
Duncan Daniels
T Money
Rotimi
Kunzo
Dami Oloye
Capb

Best US-based Female Artist of the Year
Naira
Titi Lokei
Tolumide
Moyeen
Nenna Yvonne
Zaina

Best Actor in a Film/Short Story
Ramsey Nouah – A Private Storm
Odunlade Adekola – Emi Ni Ire Kan
Femi Adebayo – Jelili
Chet Anekwe – Tobi
Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger
Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Inale

Best Actress in a Film/Short Story
Genevieve Nnaji – Tango With Me
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde – Ije
Omoni Oboli – Anchor Baby
Mercy Johnson – Heart Of A Widow
Caroline Chikezie – Inale
Uche Jombo – Nollywood Hustlers

Best Picture (Producer)
Ije – Chineze Anyaene
The Mirror Boy – Obi Emelonye
Inale – Jeta Amata
Tango With Me – Mahmood Ali- Balogun
Anchor Baby- Lonzo Nzekwe
Adesuwa – Lancelot Imaseun

Best Directing in a Film/Short Story
Chineze Anyaene – Ije
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen/Ikechukwu Onyeka – A Private Storm
Mahmood Ali Balogun- Tango With Me
Jeta Amata- Inale
Lonzo Nzekwe – Anchor Baby
Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger

Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Victor Olaotan (Tinsel)
Uche Sam Anyamele (About To Wed)
Akin Lewis (Spider)
Emeka Ossa (Clinic Matters)
Frank Edoho (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
Gideon Okeke (Tinsel)

Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Funmi Eko (City Sistas)
Damilola Adegbite (Tinsel)
Matilda Obaseki (Tinsel)
Ufuoma Ejenobor (Royal Roots)
Misi Molu (Nigerian Idol)
Amanda Ebeye (City Sistas)

Pan African Actress of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Ama K. Abebrese
Akofa Asiedu
Nadia Buari
Yvonne Okoro
Jackie Appiah
Yvonne Cherry

Pan African Actor of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Chris Attoh
Senanu Gbedawo
John Dumelo
Edward Kagutuzi
Majid Michel
Van Vicker

Comedian of the Year
CD John
Gordon
Helen Paul
Gandoki
Daniel D’humorous
Yvonne Orji

Best World DJ
DJ Caise (Nigeria)
DJ Smooth (DC/MD)
DJ Flava (Malaysia)
DJ Tommy (Nigeria)
DJ Afoo (NY)
DJ Obi (Boston)
DJ Jam Jam (UK)
DJ E Cool (Atl)

Entertainment Promoter of the Year
Tiwaworks (Atlanta, USA)
Stronghold/Orange Box Ent (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Industry Nite (Lagos, Nigeria)
Ciba Ent (Houston, USA)
Starmix (London, UK)
Coko Bar (London, UK)

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Source: Bella Naija

Music Buzz: DJ ATTE ft. I.G.H.O, Ex-O – Short Time + Video

New tracks from Dj ATTE & Sazzy which will feature on the forth coming album/mixtape which is set to drop before the end of 2011.


Since the passing of Sazzy (R.I.P) in October, 2010, Dj ATTE has been holding the flag high for the duo. Sazzy also worked with the likes of Play records, Chykay, Beazy, Intersection, Outta Town and a host of others, they are also gonna be part of The Takeover Reloaded.
Expect more singles and a Nigerian Nationwide tour is also in the works.


Dj ATTE feat. I.G.H.O, Ex-O – Short Time



Sazzy & DJ ATTE Feat. Ice Prince and Kamilion Phantom



Video: Sazzy & DJ ATTE Feat. Ice Prince and Kamilion Phantom

Video Buzz: Femi Kuti – Beyond the legacy

CNN’s Inside Africa recently played tribute to Femi Kuti, where he talks about building on his fathers legacy.

Watch the interview below.

Music Buzz: Pope – All Of The Lights [FreeStyle] + Video

As a build-up to dropping his new single in a few weeks, Pope Da HitMan records a freestyle on Kanye West's "All of the Lights" along with a video.  Something to gear his fans up for his new single.

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Pope – All Of The Lights [FreeStyle]

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Video: Pope – All Of The Lights [FreeStyle]

Video Buzz: JJC – Marry Joanna

JJC releases a buzzing new video for "Marry Joanna", directed by BigBoyz Ent.

Video Buzz: Mo Ti Goke Feat. Terry G - KSB

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Event Buzz: Waje & Tiwa Savage Live @ De Marquee

Join the wonderful  Waje & Tiwa Savage Performing LIVE!!! @ DE MARQUEE This Sunday (May 29, 2011) You Don't Wanna Miss it.

Rotimi Performs on BET 106 & Park as Spotlight Artist

Rotimi will be performing as the Spotlight artist on BET 106&Park this Wednesday, May 25th.
Tune in! 6PM ET With Lady gaga as the guest artist!!!
To be aired in UK & Africa next week Wednesday, June 1st.