BFF's Shatta Wale and Dammy Krane team up yet again for this new tune titled "Money Matters"; the pair, whom have publicly had each other's backs amidst several controversies, seem to not only have a good friendship but also have excellent working relationship - listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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2018 Headies Best Rap Album and Lyricist on the Roll nominee, A-Q, delivers five (5) minutes of straight knowledge on this Classic Hip-Hop joint, touching on different topics systematically; titled "Shaking Tables," this Rap joint is a Beats by Jayy production - listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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After months of shortlisting thousands of submitted entries, the nominees list for the 12th edition of Nigeria's biggest and most prestigious music award show, The Headies, is finally out; Music superstar, DavidO, leads the pack with the highest number of nominations – six (6), while Wizkid, Olamide and Adekunle Gold follow with five (5) nominations each. Tiwa Savage, Kiss Daniel and Johnny Drille got four (4) nominations each while Flavour, Nonso Amadi, Banky W, NiniOla, Runtown, Phyno and Reminisce cupped three (3) nominations respectively; this year, the organizers are also introducing new categories to the award show - the new categories include: "The Viewer’s Choice Award," "Best Performer" category and a special category to recognize the efforts of brands that have supported the entertainment industry for the past three (3) years.

Olamide has won the most number of Headies awards (10), closely followed in the win by 2Baba (7), Wizkid (6), DavidO (4) and Clarence Peters (4).

The Nominees' Party for the 12th edition of The Headies holds on the 29th of April in Abuja while the main event is scheduled for 5th of May 2018 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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The two Agege kings and pioneers of anything streets in the industry team up for this latest offering titled "Slay Mama"; Dammy Krane is not relenting - he recently put out an album titled "Leader of the Street" and has put out new materials to back up his claims as one of the hardest workers in the industry - listen up and share your thoughts on the Small Doctor featured tune. | ENJOY!!!

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With barely 12 hours since the audio filtered on the Internet, YBNL camp puts out the Joe Yung Spike directed visual to "Summer Body," as performed by Olamide featuring DavidO; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Olamide and DavidO's mega-collaboration, "Summer Body," has finally hit our listening ears; the song which duly has been tagged as one of the most anticipated songs of the year, definitely comes at a time where both acts are keeping the Nigerian music scene alive and this Pheelz-produced cut is nothing short of greatness - it's visuals drops shortly - listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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The remix to "If," the biggest African tune in 2017 so far, by DavidO, is here, and it's featuring the living legend, R. Kelly; sometime last month, Sony Music act, DavidO, revealed that the legendary American R&B singer, R. Kelly, made a remix to his mega-smash tune, "If" - the frenzy that ensued led to both camps going ahead to work on officially putting out the Kelz version as the official remix which was put together by A&R executive, Efe Ogbeni.

This remix will remind you of R. Kelly's song-writing prowess just in case you forgot; his ability to flow and deliver all his lyrics in a seamless and impressive manner over this very Afrobeat tune is nothing short of magical - listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Here's the official visuals to Olamide's "Wavy Level" offering; this visual is directed by Mr. Moe Musa - watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Oh well, so it seems YCee got a hold of Young M.A's "OOOUUU" instrumental and the Nigerian Hip-Hop artiste transformed it into a piece of his which is aptly titled "Ahahn"; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Baddo is at it again! The YBNL front-liner pleasures us with the official video to his latest hit, "Owo Blow," and as always, Olamide reminds us why he is crowned the King of the Street; the video was shot by Clarence Peters - watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Rave of the moment, Adekunle Gold, waxing off his 100% record of impressive hit singles ("Sade," "Orente" & "Pick Up" has released the official video for his new single, "Ready," released a few days back; this video was directed by Adasa Cookey for Squareball Media and shot on location in Lagos. The exciting clip features Lola OJ who plays the role of Adekunle Gold's love interest; the artist's debut album is already in the works and almost completed - the highly anticipated album would be released in a few months, a proper announcement would be made soonest! Meanwhile, watch and share your thoughts on the official visuals for "Ready," which was produced by Pheelz. | ENJOY!!!

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With the release of "Abule Sowo" on his birthday only a few days ago, the YBNL Nation boss, Olamide, treats his fans to the visuals to the already infectious tune - watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Off his "My World" album, legendary Fuji musician and Wasbar Records C.E.O, Pasuma Wonder, lets out the Unlimited L.A directed visual to his Pheelz-produced "Action" offering which features YBNL Nation's Olamide; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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In case y'all didn't know, it's Olamide's birthday today and the YBNL Nation boss lets out this Pheelz-produced cut titled "Abule Sowo"; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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"There is nothing a woman can do to hurry love or to make it happen; for a woman where 'love' is the subject, she is helpless - she neither knows when it happens nor when it deserts her." - Ace Quotes

Not every relationship is designed for marriage! Neither every woman nor man is meant to be forever. Most relationship(s) is just but a passing phase; most folks (especially in Nigeria) fail to adhere to this simple fact but basic truth, hence the main reason why they lack the discipline to back away and in good time, despise the "EX" when the relationship turns sour or finally goes awry.

A relationship was never meant to instantly lead to the cahoots of marriage, that is why it's called "dating"; there is no destination without a journey. In this context, dating is the journey; so many misplace it for the final destination (marriage).

You could hasten marriage, but you can't hasten love; the reason to marry is to celebrate your vocal commitment with family and friends in glamour and funfair. A wedding does not make a commitment – marriage can't even cement it - remember this: we do not win at relationships, rather we win by having relationships; either you gained a friend, companion or lover, in the least, you got to learn new things about yourself, practiced how to cohabit with an entirely different person in the cosmos (an essential component in marriage) and gave your time, energy, attention and of course wherewithal!

After a failed relationship, why is it always perceived as a loss instead of a gain?

Lassitude has set in; weariness has come, but why the ensued hatred? Why the weakness and immobility to move on? Even after moving on, why shut yourself out to a totally different and absolute neo-relationship that may possess latent prospects, promises and glamour even better than the previous, but the bitter heart and lack of will to open up to a new dimension had made you rigid. It is about enjoying and relishing each Mr./Mrs. you meet, appreciating him/her for who he/she is (during the time frame spent together), and through him/her, being cognizant of your strengths and weaknesses; don't preview each dating path as possibly the one (leading to marriage), because if it turns out not to be, as is usually the case often times, you are going to feel frustrated and disillusioned, viewing or seeing the experience as a total waste of time and energy - rather, we should accept and regard dating – like life, really – as an adventure.

"Every current relationship is an enchantment over the Quondam." - Ace Quotes

At first stance of dating, both individuals are like moths attracted to incandescence light; the person who appeared in a halo (perfect) at the beginning of a relationship may inevitably emerge as imperfect later - it is tolerance that preserves a relationship and keeps it going - a relationship is likely to proceed on a path that is uncertain and the outcome probably unclear. It is likened to venturing into unknown waters; trusting that a portal would appear. Although, it may not ultimately take you to where you want to go, it could take you to even someplace better; but you must neither be afraid to commit nor willing to explore the odds - that is tough right but illumine this.

"Every achievement never started out as a clear dream." - Jack Canfield

Falling in love is like Yin & Yang; there must always be a balance and vulnerability is thoroughly included in it's course. To fall in love means, "making the hard decision of giving your heart wholly to another and accepting that a break-up may be imminent in the near future but you must go ahead irrespective of it's outcome without showing weariness or signs of decline in the process."

Mr. Right was only a myth and am the myth buster. Who uttered the lie divulging that "Love is Perfect?!" Ideally, no human alive is perfect how then can two (2) mortal beings comprehend and contend a force (Love) whose origin transcends this corporeal world. Everyone makes mention only of Mr. Right; that was a quarter past distant and further away from the entire truth, allow me to illuminate: "as an existing fact, there is a Mr. Right, Mr. Right Now, Mr. Almost and Mr. Everything!" These four (4) entities should be set apart in their definitions in order to avoid contradicting context connection; I reckon to elaborate them one after the other but not at this time - here is a clue though: Mr. Right is the dating entity but Mr. Everything is the ripe fruit plucked for marriage.

Who opened Pandora's Box? I JUST DID.

"In the conscious world, love ain't evil; people are." - BigDan

How you remember your past love can heavily affect your ability to bond with a new love in the future? It happened – be sober and brace up. Did you not know the consequences of loving an individual is an outright exposure to emotional injury? Oh! Why are you in awe? Are you not aware?! I'm pragmatic in nature so let me be blunt by asserting, "to fall in love is by choice; your choice..." You are bitter about a heartbreak, crying everyday; you feel your heart cringing in it's rib cage – it is not the fault of whom you are dating but yours. Let us analyze it and call a spade for what it is - "falling in love is your fault; simply put, if you did not say 'YES,' this dilemma would not have reared it's ugly head - assuming your answer was 'NO' from the onset, you would not be in this mode full of regret – all would be just a passing dream." Also, the challenge is the state of piety we grew up with; love had always been placed on a pedestal it was never criticized and hence it's truth was hidden (Love: Revelation of it's Births & Gimmicks) as a secret out of plain sight. Ipso facto, to fall in love means to agree never to regret anything at all, no matter the outcome; if he/she sets out to be Mr. Everything and ends up to become your lasting life partner, then all ended well but if it did not, then why the negative emotions of hatred, disappointment and dissatisfaction towards the one you claimed to having formerly loved? It does not make ample logic.

Even though an individual has all the qualities you seek, a part of you may still not feel right about him/her; emotions cannot be forced - if it's not there, then it ain't. Most relationships never make real progress because the human mind is from the outset threatened by fear of loss: a private soliloquy between mind and self that, "a relationship is not worth sacrificing for; what if he/she leaves tomorrow, then it is done for therefore, I will take it as it comes." At this juncture, the relationship is already withering away without one realizing it; truth is, if you retain a part of yourself then, you are not in love. Most people know too well, that's why during or prior to a relationship setting in motion, there is a makeshift for substitution with the notion, "if this fails, then I switch over." The formula always works but then it makes you a total weakling, for in the presence of the object of admiration where unblemished love is attached, true strength is attained; let us bear in mind that, "a relationship is a simulation of marriage." If you cannot keep up now, you can't keep up then; it is best to work hard while in a relationship, for you can never reap it's benefits if you are not willing to sow the seed - the harvest may delay in bearing fruits but you would see it in marriage.

Four (4) words: No Pain, No Gain.

On a final note, relationships should be viewed from the perspective as quality time spent together which should be experienced and enjoyed for what it is rather than what it adds up to or means for the future; the above goes for many a default human behavioral pattern that immediately summons hatred towards the other person when they experience a breakup or heartbreak.

"To consciously make an entry into a relationship is to accept the probability of breaking up." - Ace Quotes

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Over the last couple of days, the HKN Music Gang boss, DavidO, had taken to his Social Media accounts to tease about something big coming up; anyways, here it is – the artist becomes the 1st African act to sign on to Sony Music Global – check out his Twitter and Instagram posts confirming this below.

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Edge Records officially welcome Ola Dips (real name - Olabode Oladimeji Oladipupo), the new act signed to LRR/Edge family, and he's come through with his 1st single off the label; this tune's titled "Bounce" and it features Reminisce. | ENJOY!!!

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Female rapper, Splash, begins the year 2016 with a massive collaboration featuring ace rapper, Vector; "Agege" is the title of the track and she is set to release a video for the offering in the forth coming weeks. | ENJOY!!!

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To kick start the year and celebrate his birthday, Outernational Hotskull a.k.a Mr. Marley a.k.a Yung L, dishes out 2 new songs, "Brand New," a Highlife song which fans can download on MTN Music+ (a lightly tagged version is available for download), and "FreeWave," a cover to "Good Times," by Jamie XX alongside Popcaan and Yung Thug. | ENJOY!!!

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The 2015 Headies will forever be remembered in the hearts of the media, the fans, the artists, the press, the critics, and every player involved in what we call the Nigerian music industry; Vector got recognized for his hard-work, Timi Dakolo smiled home with multiple awards, Olamide was crowned the King of Nigeria, and M.I Abaga can sleep happily after having his "Chairman" album rated as an a**-kicker in the Rap category, but the chief reason why we would all recall this glorious night of wonder and share fond tales with our kids and the kids after them, is the bad blood and show of shame by Mavin Records omnipotent boss, Don Jazzy, and YBNL's Street Champion and messiah, Olamide. Who would have thought these 2 had it in them to brawl in the open space? Good Lord! This episode is worth it's weight in PR Gold - Olamide and Don Jazzy both came into the night rooting for their acts to win in various categories, but the main prize of the night lay in the Next Rated category which came with the added benefits of a car for the winning artist.

Prior to the evening, popular opinion gave the gong to Lil' Kesh, who has had an immensely successful year, but opinion is cheap - everybody owns one; heck, I even rooted for Shania Twain to nick the Best Recording awards - that was my opinion, and it cost me nothing. See?

But on the stage where it mattered most, Mavin Records boy wonder and Pop singer, Reekado Banks, was announced winner; here was a shocker to many people - Lil' Kesh lost, but Olamide disagreed - he even pulled a Kanye West.

"Adekunle Gold let’s be honest, this award belongs to Lil Kesh, because Lil Kesh is our Next Rated artist," he said.
"Every single was a hit back to back, from 'Lyrically' to 'Shoki' to 'Efejoku,'" after which the rapper cursed before dropping the microphone and walking off stage.
Don Jazzy, not feeling the sub at his deserving child, fought back with some bite saying "Olamide, if you want the car, come and collect it," after which he and the Mavin entourage left the event.
This moment right there by Don Jazzy, became legend, as it prompted Olamide to bare his heart on Twitter; that heart was bitter and had a can of worms.

In November, I had predicted this episode; we as a music industry are lacking in reality and genuineness. This is because the real issues get swept under the collective industry rug, branded confidential and controversial and allowed to fester in the minds of those affected. But on this episode, it spilled so badly, that it was good; which neutral observer doesn't enjoy this drama? Who? Beef in itself is good for the art; although in the Western cultures, it tends to spill blood and result in loss of life, in Africa, our artists and all their representatives lack that amount of conviction mixed with hatred to pull off a killing because of beef. No one has that guts, we are too conscious of our status to compromise our careers on it.

So, where are our Nigerian beefs? Where are our thrilling diss tracks, messy Twitter fights, and entertaining words of Social Media anger, banter and bile? Why have the Nigerian fans not enjoyed some of this?

The truth is simple. Nigerian artists don't in their hearts love themselves; most of them are a bunch of haters unto themselves. They long for each other's success, see another's gains as a personal chance lost for them; they carry out ingenious plans to steal each other's beats and choruses, and when that fails, they copy it and try to improve on it so as to take the shine off the other guy, thereby killing off his song.

Honestly, ignore all the high-fives, selfies, bonding on Instagram, birthday shout-outs, gay tweets and supportive interviews; deep down, and in muted conversations, when the cameras are gone, and the lights are off, there's anger, bad blood and bile. That's when the real story is turned on, and the intrigue that scratches the underbelly of what we call celebrity lifestyle come to the fore; once in a while, this escapes into the open, and it becomes a good reason to follow the news but almost all of it gets swept under the carpet due to compromise, bullying and media cowardice - see Basket Mouth and Sean Tizzle's exchanges here - it's just a sneak peek into what the real story is.

The reason why our artists don't beef is fear. A typical Nigerian artist who has had considerable success is a walking bag of skin, blood, bones and consummate fear; they are scared for their careers, they are scared for their cash-flows, endorsement deals, and reputation. They hold tightly onto the image they have, and try their best to not upset their cart; what makes theirs further interesting is that they have perfected the art of masquerading this fear as moral superiority and undeterred focus on their music, films, comedy and art. This fear which rules the industry has taken off the element of relativity from it; we are all flawed beings, and beefs are a normal way to express unhealthy struggle, but with each new way the artists devise to hide their disgust at the next singer and rapper, they further alienate their fans from the true workings of their minds, and lose out on the opportunity to grow a cult following based on relativity - fans adore truth - they love fallible humans, who they can project their personal misdemeanours, character flaws, and indiscretions.

Check out the biggest stars in Nigerian Pop culture, and see a trail of imperfections; Wizkid loves his weed, Burna Boy's arrogance and veiled disgust for humans is happy fodder, Jim Iyke is a gift that keeps on giving, Charlie Boy is a master of dark spectacle, 2face Idibia has a chronicled history with women, D'banj is all shades of robust living and debts, Iyanya's need to show off his anatomy sparks of lovable narcissism, and DavidO can't just stop spending without caution.

Someday, there will be a big bang in the industry. All these pent-up emotions that haven't been acted upon will rise to the fore, and break free; there will be some sort of emotional purge and cleansing, and it will be ugly, very ugly. There will be books written on wrongdoings, epistles crafted to expose some indiscretion, the mother of all tweet fights and everyone will be smeared by this beef-pocalypse; it will be artist versus artist, actor versus actor, journalist versus artist, journalist versus journalist, veterans versus newbies, and most amusing, veterans versus veterans; for now it's Don Jazzy and Olamide - just imagine a 2face Idibia and ModeNine beef! How enthralling a contest that would be.

When this happens, only then can this brand of fakeness which the average fan has given to the industry be removed, and true follower-ship can rise in it's stead; until then, all is fair, square and sunny, in Nigerian entertainment. And we all have to believe that.

Joey Akan is a journalist and music critic based in Lagos, Nigeria; he is currently Head of Music at Pulse Nigeria.

Chocolate City celebrity disc jockey, DJ Caise, gets in on the "Hello" fever with the release of a House version of Adele's "Hello"; DJ Caise, who made house remixes popular in Nigeria has just rounded up at a music production school in London, United Kingdom, and is also gearing up for the commencement of his "One Song Idea A Day" project where he will produce one song or put down the idea for a new song everyday to last a span of 100 days - in the meantime, enjoy DJ Caise's House remix of Adele's "Hello," finally a version we can groove to! | ENJOY!!!

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Watch Terry G take it to a whole new level with his latest video, "Totori"; he gives a new meaning to Hardcore as the Akpako Master never ceases to amaze all with his steamy contents - this visual is directed by Walexy Pictures XaIg. | ENJOY!!!

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Think you’ve heard the best cover for Adele‘s “Hello” yet? Think again. Chocolate City‘s vocal powerhouse, Ruby Gyang, is out with her own version of the record-breaking single; Ruby, who is getting ready for the release of her EP titled “This is Love,” dedicates this cover to her ever loyal fans who have long been waiting in anticipation of this new project. | ENJOY!!!

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As DavidO is kicking off his 23rd birthday, here is the official visual to the just released tune titled "The Money," featuring Olamide; video was shot on location in London and directed by Sesan.

With his unreleased sophomore album, "Baddest," gaining so much momentum as the most anticipated on the continent right now, DavidO duets with Olamide on this brand new single titled "The Money"; "The Money" is a groovy tune, highlighting on the 'good life' and was produced by Kiddominant - "The Money" is off the "Baddest" album and already has classic visuals shot in London, as directed by Sesan Ogunro, set to be released soon. | ENJOY!!!

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Difference Entertainment headliner, Sean Tizzle, is out with the video to his recently released street anthem "Eruku Sa'Ye Po"; after dropping some of the hottest singles this year, Sean Tizzle once again teams up with Blaq Jerzee to create yet another offering.

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"We make futuristic music you might not understand just yet just as is with 'Eruku Sa'Ye Po'."
As always, Sean Tizzle brought his A-game on this one as he samples a common Yoruba tune on the hook; this music video shows how well Sean Tizzle's music has captured the hearts of the streets - the Mex-directed video/film was shot at the African Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria, all powered and managed by 7:15 Media Group. | ENJOY!!!

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October 29 is just a couple of days away and it's the day which marks the release of DJ Spinall's debut album, "My Story"; ahead of this big day for the Smirnoff ambassador, he lets out the Paul Gambit's directed visuals to the Yemi Alade featured tune titled "Pepper Dem," an offering billed to appear on this project and was released only a couple of days ago. | ENJOY!!!

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Naija Ninjas recording artiste, Karma (real name - Olumide Harding) drops the visuals to his latest single, "Islander," featuring YBNL's boss, Olamide; Karma proves once again that he is up to the task with his witty and clever lyrics as he shines on the Patrick Elis directed visual. | ENJOY!!!

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Check out the visuals to the earlier released "Oga Titus" tune from Mavin Records' very own recording act, D'Prince; watch and share your thoughts.

Produced by Don Jazzy, D'Prince lets out a new offering; the Mavin Records 2.0 sure have had a great year 2014 running for them as they've constantly churned out good tunes and sure don't seem like they'd be stopping anytime soon. | ENJOY!!!

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Olalakeside, the Street Hip-Hop/R&B artiste, puts out 2 kings as we get a remix to his hit offering, "Elegushi Spenders (Shanawole)"; featuring the Musical Taliban, Oritse Femi, and Baba Hafusa/Alaga Ibile, Reminisce, this tune which already is a fan-favorite at clubs/parties nationwide sure would see a new light as this remix sure is set to enjoy just as much rave. | ENJOY!!!

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Sprisal Entertainment music star, Orezi, unlocks the music video for his latest single, "Baby Abeg," which is housed on his chart-topping LP, "The Gehn Ghen Album"; the clip was shot on location in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Afro-Pop/Ragga singer is in character as a Zulu Royal Prince who majestically woos his woman; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Pre-Order, download and buy songs off the visual EP album, "An Epic Journey," by D'banj on iTunes with singles including "Knocking On My Door," "Extraordinary," "Feeling the N***a" (which features Akon) and many more; the Koko Master has outdone himself this time with this fantastic piece of work - it is album worth having. | ENJOY!!!

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