Hip Hop World Awards 2010: Wande Coal grabs home FIVE HEADIES!

No doubt Wande Coal's Album; MUSHIN 2 MOHITZ has brought him POWER, PRESTIGE and PRIDE at the recently held HHWA 2010.
The MO'Hit Star did not only went home with five HEADIES, his Producer; Don Jazzy also beats all hands down to emerge the Producer of the year.
All thanks to the Album MUSHIN 2 MOHITS.

Wande won under the listed Categories:

Best Album of the year
Artiste of the year
Best Pop Single
Best RnB/Pop Album
HipHop World revelation of the year

The Album MUSHIN 2 MOHITS contains Hit songs like YOU BAD, SOPE TIE, JEUN SOKE.... and so many more.

Hip Hop World Awards 2010: And the winner is...

Alright, the Hip Hop Award 2010 has finally come and gone...
And here are the list of winners who smiled home with HEADIES at the 2010 edition of the PRESTIGIOUS Event which took place at the Eko Hotel Exhibition hall of Eko Hotel; Victoria-Island; Lagos.

HHWA 2010 FULL LIST OF WINNERS

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)

MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste: WANDE COAL
Producer(s): Don Jazzy
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review
WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records

SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

“YORI YORI”
Artiste: BRACKET
Album: Least Expected
Producer: Dekumzy
Record Label Ape Planet

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

“HEAVEN PLEASE”
Album – TIMI (Unreleased)
Artiste – Timi Dakolo
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo
Record Label – (Unreleased

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

DON JAZZY
Album/Song Title – “Banana”, “U Bad”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal

BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

CLARENCE PETERS
Music Video Title – “Finest”
Artiste – Knight House Ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto

BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)

“STRONG TING”
Artiste(s) – Banky W
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo

BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual
U BAD”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal
Producer – Don Jazzy

BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste- Wande Coal
Producer(s) – Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits Records

BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song

“SAMPLE Remix”
Artiste(s) – Terry Tha Rapman Ft. Stereo Man & Pherowshuz
Producer – Pherowshuz

BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

CEO
Artiste – Dagrin
Producer(s) – Sossick, T-Frizzle, Dokta Frabz, Sarz
Record Label – Missofunyin Entertainment

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

MODENINE
Song Title – Bad Man
Album Title – Da Vinci Mode (Not released in year under review)
Record Label – Red Eye Music

BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

“KOKOROKO”
Artistes – Kefee Ft. Timaya
Producer – K Solo

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

DAREY ART ALADE
Song Title – “NO STARS”
Producer- Cobhams

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
LARA GEORGE
Song Title – “KEEPER OF MY DREAMS”
Producer – Wole Oni

BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review

“FREE MADNESS Pt. 2”
Artiste(s) – Terry G

NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
SKUKI
Song Title – “BANGER”

HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR
Best New artiste in the year under review

WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Record Label: Mo’Hits Record

Hearty Congratulations from ST.

The return of JULIUS AGWU

Julius Agwu is set to make a comeback with a new album. The singer/comedian will release his new album tomorrow at Terra Kulture. He has released a new single to set the ball rolling. The new single is titled 'No Mind Dem', and it features 2face. Julius is an artiste with the self-styled 'Okombo' genre, and has had a number of average albums.

New Album: Kanye West

Kanye West gave select clubbers a rare taste of his forthcoming album, when he played and performed a number of its tracks at a club over the weekend. The superstar rapper delighted the crowd at Manhattan hotspot, CV, over the weekend, with the songs from the album titled, 'Good Ass Job', a follow up to 2008's '808s and Heartbreak'. The album is to be released soonest.

Lil'Kim hooks up with Jay-Z

Lil Kim is reportedly ready to revive her rap career, and release a new album. The petite rapper has reportedly signed a deal with Jay Z's Roc Live Nation label, and will soon start work on a new LP. The album is to be executive produced by Jay himself, and may drop at the end of the year. Lil Kim wants to give rappers like Nikki Minaj, who has been touted as a younger version, a run for her money; whether she still has it in her...hmnn...time will tell.

New Video: 2face's ONLY ME (Official Video)

2face Idibia has dropped the video for "Only Me" one of the new tracks of the International Edition of Unstoppable Album. This Video was directed by Clarence Peters.

New Video: Earthquake's MOTI GANPA!

Enjoy.

Nigerian billionaire Dangote enters battle for Arsenal ownership

London, may 23: Aliko Dangote, a billionaire Nigerian industrialist, is plotting to buy 16 percent stake in Arsenal in a move that could trigger a takeover battle for the Premier League club.

According to reports, Dangote is in talks to buy the stake being sold by Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith, the club's fourth-largest shareholder.

Dangote is understood to have registered his interest in buying the holding with Blackstone, the American finance house that has been given the job of finding a buyer for the shares.

Bracewell-Smith's stake is currently worth 96 million pounds, but she is seeking up to 160 million pounds for the shares, The Times Online reports.

Dangote is a passionate football fan and Forbes magazine had recently ranked him among the world's 500 richest people, with a fortune estimated at 2.5 billion dollars.

He has helped the Nigerian national football team with cash presents and has stood for the post of Nigerian Football Association President.

9ices clothing label launch

9ice will launch a new clothes label. The label is reportedly made by international luxury designer, Ralph Lauren, and will be launched at Twice As Nice store at Palms shopping mall, lekki, The event is open to all, and visitors will also get autographed copies of his new singles off the forthcoming Versus album.

The event day and time will be communicated soon.

No doubt good days are truly here for the Gongo-Aso crooner.

DBanj's Mr. Endowed

Once Da' Entertainer and now Mr. Endowed...
D'Banj is at it again; the koko master just released a new single - Mr. endowed from his upcoming album also titled MR. ENDOWED.

The new single “Mr Endowed” premiered when he performed it at the Chris Aire “Hollywood Jewels” event in April. At that time, only a selected few got to experience “Mr Endowed”, now the song has been released for all to listen.

D’Banj has always had a way with wordplay and this is no exception.
He clearly tells us how ENDOWED he is.
The song is produced by Don-Jazzy.

Although it's no more news that he signed a major international record contract, yet there is still no confirmation from Mo'hits records on what record company D'banj signed with.

Enjoy his latest hit.

9ice replies Ruggedy

9ice has commented on the recorded conversation made available by Rugged man. Talking to Top Ten Naija, he was quoted to have said

"Please, Ruggedman issue is like a fowl trying to fly like a bird.
Tho’ they are all birds.

He also said If you didn’t do something you were accused of , why are you going the extra mile to get it cover up. Thanks. God bless

Terry G hospitalised

Rave singer cum producer, Terry G has been hospitalised.
The singer who had been recently enmeshed in accusations of contract breach as pertaining performances, was admited into Triumph Hospital, Toyin street, Ikeja, Lagos after on-and-off fever bouts.

According to his manager, Terry was checked in earlier today (Thursday) and was diagnosed of an advanced form of Typhoid.

”He should be there for about five to six days based on doctor’s orders”, Ayo (his manager) disclosed.
To avoid more reports of botched performances, his manager says outstanding engagements scheduled for this week have had to be cancelled and the concerned show organisers have been well briefed on the singer’s health condition.

Bad hair day for Janet

Being from one of the most famous families in the world, Janet Jackson must be used to being recognised in the street.

But the singer may well have left people doing a double-take today after she stepped out for lunch in London with a dramatic new haircut.

Janet has had her long curly locks shorn off and is now sporting a new short crop which she wore in a slicked back, gelled style.

MTN Project Fame Season 3: Now on!

MTN Project Fame is on again for 2010. And the call has been made for budding singers to apply for a chance at fame and fortune, at the Project Fame academy.

In its third year, the show seeks to groom and support talented young singers in a bid to guide on the path to stardom. Having crowned Iyanya, and Mike in its first and second seasons respectively, the show seeks to find, groom, and support a new star.

For those interested, find details below:

1. Download the MTN Project Fame form
2. Print and fill
3. Request for pin; Send PIN to 35850 from any MTN line. Each PIN costs N100 only (For those in Nigeria only)
4. Bring filled form and PIN to the Audition venue

Click on for AUDITION VENUE, DATES AND TIME.

MI, P-Square for BET Awards

MI, PSquare, and others, have been nominated for the next BET awards. The rapper, and the twins were both nominated alongside Knaan, Kodjo Antwi, Hip Hop Pantsula, Sade Adu, Dizee Rascal, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Estelle; in the Best International Act category.

BET Awards 2010 – Best International Act
Kojo Antwi (Ghana)
Chipmunk (UK)
Dizzee Rascal (UK)
Estelle (UK)
Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) (South Africa)
K’Naan (Somalia/Canada)
M.I. (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Corinne Bailey Rae (UK)
Sade (UK)

Click on this link to vote

Queen Latifah host the 2010 BET Awards and it airs live Sunday, June 27.

Nigeria sets football record

The excitement over the 2010 World Cup taking place in South Africa rose yesterday in Lagos with the unveiling of the world’s biggest ball by MTN, sponsors of the global football fiesta. At 36 feet high, it is officially the biggest ball on the planet. Emblazoned on the ball, which is made in the yellow colour of the sponsors, are the words MTN and Guinness World Records to signify that it is without question the biggest ball in the world at the moment.

The unveiling, which took place at the grounds of the Lagos Polo Club in Ikoyi, attracted a motley crowd of businessmen, artists, footballers and sundry other people.

It was a colourful event, made memorable by the performance of Nigerian Pop star TuFace Idibia, who performed the World Cup theme song composed by American singer, Kelly Rowland. Also on hand to spice up the event were two former Super Eagles, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha and Daniel Amokachi, as well as current Eagles vice-captain, Joseph Yobo.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston expecting

John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who have lived through the tragedy of losing a son, can now announce the best news they've had in years.

Preston, 47, is pregnant.

"It’s impossible to keep a secret ... especially one as wonderful as this," they say in a statement. "We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family.
Love, John, Kelly and Ella"

Dele Mommodu @ 50 Birthday pictures

Dele Momodu fondly called Bob Dee celebrated his 50 years birthday recently.

The CEO of the very popular Ovation Magazine also recently announced his decision to run for the office of the president in the next coming election.

He marked his birthday at his Northwest london home last sunday.

Is Alicia Keys pregnant?

There are rumours from the music world that Alicia Keys is pregnant. The R and B singer was spied sporting a bump at a recent show, where her top didn't hide it as much. Whether there is any truth in this rumour, we shall see in due course, as the singer and her camp have not made any comment on the matter. She is currently in a relationship with producer Swizz Beatz.

Durella drops new singles

"King of the Zanga" is back!

Haven been quiet for a rather long time after the releaase of his "Hustlers", he his back with two new hits; "Boom Boom" and "Ileke" which are singles off his forthcoming album - "Rehabilitated".
The album is expected to drop later on this year.

The exit of THE LAST WOMAN STANDING.

WEIRD MC has taken a worthy bow at last!

The last woman standing was evicted from the camp after failing to finish up her task in record time leaving behind Daddy Showkey, Dare Art Alade and Emeka Ike to brace up for the final showdown which is the search for the golden goblet.

However, Weird MC was praised by the anchor Genevieve Nnaji not only for being the last woman standing but also for holding her head high in spite of competing against the men.

Celebrities that have been evicted so far are Funke Akindele, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Muma Gee, Chioma Akpotha, Obesere and princess.

Nollywood divas poses for Genevieve Magazine (May issue)

This is absolutely beautiful..

Rita Dominic, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, Genevieve Nnaji and Kate Henshaw-Nuttal glammed up in dresses from Data Okorodudu's JD7 couture poses for Genevieve Magazine.

According to sources, the cover was supposed to feature a quintet of stars. Nollywood diva, Omotola was the fifth scheduled for the shoot. But unfortunately things did not work out due to logistaical reasons.

Loving this..

Updates on James Ibori

Even after been arrested and interrogated as at yesterday morning, sources claimed James Ibori does not plan to stand trial either in Dubai, Uk or Nigeria.

The Fugitive was arrested yesterday and was interrogated in Dubai by the International Police (INTERPOL).

He was picked by Interpol agents at his posh apartment in Dubai with the assistance of the Dubai police.

Ibori became a fugitive and escaped from the Nigerian police and EFCC on corruption charges after he was connected to illegal disposal of 528 million shares belonging to Delta State in Oceanic Bank.

Unconfirmed reports say the operation is linked to the British Metropolitan Police, and that Mr. Ibori is to be taken to the United Kingdom.

Ibori has been granted bail with his travel documents confiscated while the United Arab Emirates [Dubai] authorities consider extradition requests from the UK government.

However, reliable sources claimed that the ex-governor of Delta State harbours no intention of standing trial.
The source claims he is planning another escape from Dubai to Saudi Arabia where he strongly believes he can get immunity.

Muma Gee Album Launch.

Singer, Muma Gee’s sojourn in the jungle of the inaugural edition of the CELEBRITY GULDER ULTIMATE SEARCH came to an end on Sunday, May 2, 2010. She was evicted alongside actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpota after they came last in their tasks.

Not stopping for one moment, she has announced the official release of her new album, THE WOMAN IN QUESTION into the market. The album contains 18 tracks and contributions from artists and producers from Nigeria and Ghana. Cobhams Asuquo, OJB Jezreel, Frenzy, Puffy T, Terry G, K-Solo and the Ghanaian contingent of MA, Deevee, Fresh Prince, Rodney and Chaplyn feature on the production. OJB, Frenzy and Terry G appear again on the collaborations in addition to Batman Samini and VIP of Ghana.

The CD was launched last at an “Afrocentric” ceremony at the Niteshift Coliseum, Ikeja, Lagos but Muma’s inclusion on the cast of the CELEBRITY GULDER ULTIMATE SEARCH held up things and the marketer, IYKE DE DON, had to hold on with the market release till she came out of the search. The album containing both audio and video CDs (a one of a kind release in Nigeria) have now officially been released into the Nigerian market on Monday, May 3, 2010, a day after Muma’s eviction from the CELEBRITY GULDER ULTIMATE SEARCH.

Muma Gee would now embark on both local and international tours tagged THE WOMAN IN QUESTION TOUR to promote it the cause of the African woman.

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Good Girls Gone Bad.

Check out our Top 8 Picks: Once Innocent Looking gone Naughty...

CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Jesus took the wheel – and, apparently, drove Underwood to the club, since the country star morphed from American Idol's country sweetheart to booty-shaking sexpot.




AVRIL LAVIGNE
The pop-punker loved sk8er bois and never wore dresses. That was 2002. These days, she's still not wearing many dresses – and sometimes hardly anything at all – as shown on this 2008 Maxim cover.





HILARY DUFF
Six years ago, Duff was a Disney dream as the star of the network's top-rated Lizzie Maguire. Then in the video for "Reach Out," she did just that – reached out for the nekkid body of this hot dude. Cover your eyes, Mickey Mouse




MARIAH CAREY
While married to then-Sony Music honcho Tommy Mottola, Carey was a real vision of loveliness, in girlish curls and little black dresses. Cue her divorce, and she went for really little black dresses, revealing her bikini bod for "Honey."




BRITNEY SPEARS
Sometimes she runs. Sometimes she hides. And sometimes she takes off all her clothes onstage. The former Mouseketeer went from sweet schoolgirl to sparkling stripper in a moment, thrusting her pelvis (and everything else) at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Goodbye, Mickey; hello, Britney!

JESSICA SIMPSON
After always coming in third behind fellow blonde popsters Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, the vocal virgin showed that you didn't have to have sex to be sexy, writhing with the best of them in the humptastic 2001 video "Irresistible."

CHRISTINA AGUILERA
The teen went from Disney darling to pants-optional in 2002 as X-tina, prompting Tina Fey to joke on Saturday Night Live that the video for Aguilera's song "Dirrty" "gave my TV genital warts."

RIHANNA

In 2005, Rihanna was a fresh-faced teen from Barbados, all sweet smiles and baggy jeans. Just two years later she was out from under that "Umbrella" – showing curves (and then some) – and now she's singing "is you big enough" in her hit "Rude Boy." Something tells us she isn't talking about the dude's weight. Lol...