Popular music producer cum hit-maker, Abdul Rasheed Bello better known as JJC is famous for his role in the music career of popular African stars such as D’banj and Don Jazzy to mention a few.

Fresh from the release of his new album, JJC is gradually taking his place among the finest Nigerian music stars.

In a chat with ERAVE, the proud father of three who is still single lifted the lids on how much affection he has for Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw. According to him, he was hooked after listening to Kate Henshaw promises for her people during her quest to run for an elective post in the last Nigerian general elections.

In his words, “I saw an article about what she was planning to do for her State if she was given a chance to join the State’s House Of Assembly. She made them a lot of promises and I got hooked. I saw that as quite an inspirational speech, so I approached her and we did a song together which was titled ‘See Us Now’.

When probed further if he has a crush on the actress, JJC swiftly responded......... Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/09/01/jjc-why-i-adore-kate-henshaw/

Multi talented superstar, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy is one of the top Nigerian music stars who are yet to quit bachelorhood.

Don Jazzy who have kept his private life away from the preying eyes of the media has subtly joked about being in a relationship with an unidentified lady named ‘Onome’.

Currently in Mauritius alongside members of the Mavin Crew for the Multichoice Africa content Showcase, Don Jazzy told the press during an interview session why he might not get married. In his words, “I have absolutely no idea”.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/09/03/don-jazzy-reveals-reasons-why-he-will-never-get-married/

Singing sensation, Brymo has secured an international recording and distribution deal with US based music company, Tate Music Music Group.

ERAVE can authoritatively report that the deal which puts the ‘1 Pound’ crooner on the list of Nigerian entertainers with international record deals was inked on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

The agreement signed by Brymo with Tate Music Group is a territorial deal which covers only the United States of America. This implies that Brymo’s songs in digital and physical form can be purchased in music stores across the US. The contractual agreement also gives Brymo the room to sign other recording deals with music labels in other parts of the world outside the US.

Speaking with ERAVE through his manager, Lanre Lawal, Brymo said he opted to keep mum about the deal because it was pointless going public. “I decided not to say anything until now because I prefer to allow the work speak for itself rather than making noise that is pointless. I decided to let the fans know about it now that our first major project which is my new album is set for release.”

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/25/erave-exclusive-brymo-signs-international-recording-distribution-deal-set-to-drop-new-album/

If the latest indications are anything to go by, the 2-year union of popular Nollywood celebrities, Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson and hubby Adeniyi Johnson might have hit the rocks in what looks like scenes from a Hollywood movie.

Few minutes ago, delectable actress, Toyin Aimakhu became the topic of discussion after she made some evident changes on her status on photo sharing app, Instagram. The married actress simply addressed herself as ‘Miss’ after deleting all photos relating to her heartthrob, Adeniyi Johnson.

Earlier in the year, the couple who celebrated their second wedding anniversary in July 2015 were in the news after Toyin announced their separation via social media. It took the intervention of friends and close relatives before they settled their differences.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/24/toyin-aimakhu-suggests-end-to-her-marriage-actress-deletes-hubbys-photos-on-social-media-page/

Over the years, followers of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry have witnessed different celebrity marriage hit the rocks.

In the last few years, the industry have witnessed the divorce of top entertainment personalities such as Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, Ini Edo, Uche Ogbodo, Monalisa Chinda, Laide Bakare, Chika Ike, Mbong and Jeta Amata, to mention a few.

With countless movies and several awards to her name, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is one of the top Nigerian celebrities who is married has successfully combined being married with her celebrity status.

Speaking with ERAVE, Mercy shared her views on the growing rate of celebrity divorces, why most celebrity marriages fail, the media pressures on celerity marriages, and the promiscuous tag attached to some female actress in the industry.

Read excerpts from the interview below.

On the promiscuous tag attached to Nollywood actresses taking the shine off married ones: I take an exemption from that because most of those stories are false. At the end of the day, it depends on individuals and their respective way of life. I wouldn’t agree with you that most actresses are promiscuous.

read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/23/some-celebrity-marriages-are-wrongly-advised-mercy-aigbe-gentry/

Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong is a talented Nigerian artiste who hails from Delta State. Even though he has made considerable effort to change his name to Mr. Songz, a larger part of the society still prefers to call him Harrysong. A gifted artiste, he has on several occasions justified his musical gift through his vocal dexterity and great song writing skills. He sat with ERave to discuss his career and personal life.

What is the inspiration behind your new single, Reggae Blues?

It is an infusion of both the tradisco and afro bounce. I wanted to try as much as I can to be real on the song and create something new for my fans.

What informed the choice of the artistes you featured on the song?

The song had Iyanya, Kcee, Olamide, and Orezi. In the last few years, these artistes have done well with their kind of music and how they initiate new sounds to thrill their listeners. The choice of having them wasn’t difficult to make. The song is off my forthcoming album ‘Talent and Grace’ and I have decided to work with people who have an understanding of my kind of music and what I do. These people know me and that is why I brought them on board for the new single.

Reggae Blues sounds different from the works you have released in the past?

(..Cuts In.) Its very simple. I have promised myself that I would express myself more on the ‘Talent & Grace’ album. So, I try as much as I can not to repeat the sounds or do something I had done in the past. If you compare my previously released songs such as Beta Pikin, Mandela, Kolombo and Ofeshe to what I have now which is Reggae Blues, they sound differently. I just try as much as possible to express myself in a new way.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/21/harrysong-why-i-am-not-in-any-relationship/

In the last few years, D’Banj was arguably the most celebrated Nigerian artiste alive. Over seven years, he kept churning out hits and bestrode the music scene like a colossus. But few months after his break up with his producer and partner of the defunct Mo’Hits Records- Don Jazzy, things began to nosedive and his relevance began to wane.

Since the breakup in 2012, he has worked with four different managers and management companies ranging from Seun Abisagboola popularly known as Bankulli, Tonye Merrit, Tony Nwakalor and Sunday Are of List Entertainment, his manager in the Mo’Hits era. What we can’t however comprehend is whether these managers could no longer wave the magic wand effectively enough to yield the very badly needed effect to catapult D’Banj’s career to a most enviable height.

However, it might not be far from the truth to say that D’Banj is the architect of his own misfortune. This week, Seun Apara attempts to examine the dwindling fortunes and career of the pop star and his many struggles to regain reckoning in the spotlight.

1. Capacity- It is an obvious secret that D’Banj lacks the capacity to single handedly write a good song but he is no doubt a great entertainer. His performances are always full of great energy and exude lots of confidence. He is unarguably a superb performer. Beyond that, what is the essence of sweating it out on stage when the fans are obviously not connecting with the music?

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/21/the-seven-mistakes-of-dbanj/

The Nigerian Entertainment scene was flooded with reports of the demise of budding rapper, Skiibii who was signed under the Five Star Music imprint last Friday.

Few minutes after the news of his alleged death broke, top celebrities and other entertainers who are active on social media took to their different accounts to share condolence messages with the family and label mates of the budding act. It was only a few hours later that Kcee and the Five Star team made an announcement quashing tales of Skiibii’s death.

Due to the controversy caused by the unfortunate incident, Kcee announced the sacking of the label’s General manager, Soso Soberekon during a live broadcast with Do2dtun of Cool FM yesterday, August 19, 2015.

read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/20/skiibiis-death-saga-jahbless-blames-oaps-celebrities/

Earlier today, 5Star Music acts, Kcee, Harrysong and Skiibii were featured on radio by popular OAP, Do2dtun of Cool FM where they addressed the death controversy that trailed Kcee’s protégé, Skiibii.

Penultimate Friday, 5Star Music was at the centre of the storm after the label’s General Manager, Soso Soberekon announced Skibii’s death via Instagram.

It was however discovered that the announcement was a failed publicity stunt which prompted the management to release an official statement that it was a miscommunication.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/19/video-5star-music-acts-kcee-harrysong-address-the-skiibii-death-hoax/

Following the death controversy that trailed budding rapper, Skiibii few days ago, 5Star Music frontline act, Kcee has fired his manager, Soso Soberekon for misleading the public on the issue.

Earlier today, Kcee, Harrysong and his protege, Skiibii Mayana were featured on Cool FM by Do2dtun where issues regarding Skiibii’s death reports were addressed.

Speaking during the interview, Kcee expressed his regret that the incident was blown out of proportion and also fingered his manager, Soso for ‘acting unprofessionally and failing to properly manage the situation’.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/19/skiibiis-death-controversy-kcee-fires-manager-soso-soberekon/

Reports reaching ERAVE have it that 5Star Music newly signed artist, Skiibii Mayana popularly known as Skiibii is dead.

It was scooped Skiibii collapsed in his sitting room after getting dressed to leave his home to meet scheduled appointments aimed at promoting his new song.

More updates to follow

http://eraveng.com/2015/08/14/breaking-5star-music-act-skiibii-is-dead/

Following Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke’s Twitter taunt at Tonto Dikeh after photos from her introduction ceremony surfaced online few days ago, latest developments shows the issue to have taken another turn.

In an interview with Channels TV, the ‘Sugar Rush’ crooner refuses to acknowledge the Tinsel actor after he tweeted what many believe is a subliminal attack at the media frenzy surrounding the announcement of her traditional wedding.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/12/tonto-dikeh-i-dont-know-gideon-okeke-is-watch-video/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UT5SdUPTfU

Talented actress cum singer, Tonto Dikeh and her boo, Oladunni Obasanjo Churchill have been in the news for different reasons following their traditional introduction penultimate weekend.

While different celebrities and other fans took to different media platforms to send congratulatory messages to the lovebirds, some others also took time to taunt the actress via their social media pages. Some of those who openly criticized Tonto’s introduction are popular actors, Gideon Okeke and Daniella Okeke.

However, Tonto has finally reacted to the negative reports that have trailed the union in the past few days.... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/12/tonto-dikeh-finally-reacts-to-gideon-okekes-twitter-diss/

Following top actor, Gideon Okeke’s jibe at sultry actress, Tonto Dikeh’s introduction yesterday, several individuals have taken to different media platforms to air their dissatisfaction.

One of the latest personalities to comment on the issue is celebrity stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo popularly known as Swanky Jerry.... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/12/celebrity-stylist-swanky-jerry-slams-gideon-okekes-tonto-dikeh-taunt/

Following the activities of fraudsters who impersonated members of the Majek Fashek rehabilitation fund raising committee earlier reported by ERAVE, the team has announced it has stopped seeking or receiving donations.

According to a statement from his former ... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/12/aftermath-of-fraudsters-impersonation-majek-fasheks-fund-raising-team-stops-receiving-donations/

Popular media personality cum actress, Tosyn Bucknor known for her compelling #Areaaaa show on radio is officially off the single’s market.

The host of the Top of the Morning With Tosyn Bucknor on Top Radio90.9 is currently holidaying with her French boyfriend, Aurelien ‘Omowale Ajala’ Boyer in Corsica, South France.

She got engaged to Aurelien .... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/12/popular-oap-tosyn-bucknor-is-engaged/

Popular guitarist singer, Majek Fashek who is one of Nigeria’s finest music exports has publicly admitted his addiction to alcohol and drugs. Majek disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, August 10, 2015.

The ‘Send Down The Rain’ crooner condemned alcoholism and drug abuse habits among individuals stating that alcohol and the use of drugs were not beneficial to anyone’s health... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/11/why-i-am-addicted-to-alcohol-drugs-majek-fashek/

HKN frontline act, Davido promised fans and lovers of his music that his sophomore album christened ‘Baddest’ would hit the music shelves yesterday, August 10, 2015.

ERAVE earlier reported that the pop star would no longer release his album originally scheduled for release in June 2015 due to reasons well known to the pop star.

In a statement issued by his management team,... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/11/why-davidos-sophomore-album-suffered-another-setback/

Dont mention.

Unsad:

Nice. Thanks for the info bruh

Talented fuji cum hip hop act, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi popularly known by his moniker, Pasuma is one of the top players in the Nigerian music industry.

Fresh from the launch of his much awaited debut pop album entitled ‘My World’ where he collaborated with music stars Olamide, Patoranking, Oritsefemi, Q Dot, Tiwa Savage, and Phyno, Pasuma has announced he is collaborating with award winning pop stars, Wizkid and davido.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/01/pasuma-announce-collaborations-with-davido-wizkid/

His elder brother is the King of Akiale, his hometown where he was laid to rest.

Unsad:

That should be a sign of a king's presence there

Nollywood actor, Mufutau Adio popularly known by his moniker, Ajigi Jaga passed on yesterday, July 31, 2015 at his residence in Agege, Lagos following injuries he sustained from an accident. He died aged 60.

He was buried according to Muslim rites at Akiale, Ogun State in the presence of friends and other close relatives at Akiale, Ogun State.

Read the more here http://eraveng.com/2015/08/01/photos-from-ajigi-jagas-burial/

Fresh from winning the ‘Best Male’ act at the recently held 2015 MTV MAMA awards, pop star, Davido has been in the news lately following the ongoing probe into his Meek Mill featured ‘Fans Mi’ video by the officials of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Davido who is currently out of the country for his forthcoming US tour is however not content with ‘folks’ who prefer to....read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/28/pop-star-davido-blasts-fellow-artistes/

Sequel to the public apology tendered by fitness expert, Maje Ayida to his wife, Toke Makinwa, over his over his affair with Anita Solomon, the latter has finally reacted.

Since news of Maje’s public apology broke few days ago, several Nigerians took to different social media platforms to air their thoughts and also share relationship .. read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/25/popular-oap-toke-makinwa-breaks-silence-on-maje-ayidas-public-apology/

Following the rape allegations trailing music star, Timaya by a mystery woman now identified as Shella B, the former has lifted the lid on what actually transpired between them.

The dancehall star admitted he hooked up with Shella B in .... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/25/i-cannot-be-a-rapist-timaya-reacts-to-rape-allegations/

Kennis Music act, Joe EL Amadi has announced the release date of his highly anticipated debut album christened ‘Timeless’.

Billed for release on Friday, July 31, 2015, the 19 track album features collaborative efforts from talented acts such as 2face Idibia, Oritsefemi, Terry G, J. Martins, Phyno, amongst others.

Check out the tracklist here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/24/joe-el-unveils-cover-art-track-list-for-debut-album/

Ace comedian, Basketmouth has offered a public apology to pop stars, D’banj and Davido following his recent swipe directed towards the music stars.

Basketmouth had earlier stated during his performance on “BasketMouth Uncensored” in Houston, Texas, that he doesn’t understand why D’banj would win the Evolution awards and that it is quite strange for Davido to win ‘Best Male’ award ahead of Wizkid.

Read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/24/basketmouth-tenders-public-apology-to-dbanj-davido-for-mama-awards-jibe/

Top Nigerian celebrities gathered for the ‘One Voice’ concert aimed at propagating peaceful coexistence amongst Nigerians yesterday, July 23, 2015.

Put together by ‘Enough Is Enough’ and 2face Idibia Foundation, guests at the event were treated to great music from music stars such as 2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo, Phyno, Niyola ... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/24/2face-idibia-ice-prince-olu-maintain-more-attend-one-voice-concert/

Few weeks ago, the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency, NDLEA announced the agency is investigating pop star, Davido for depictions of substance suspected to be hard drugs in the video of his Meek Mill featured song, ‘Fans Mi’.

The agency also announced Davido risks a 15 year jail term as a penalty for his offence if found guilty during the investigation.

Several Nigerians and followers of the music lovers have .... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/24/foluke-daramola-blasts-davido/

So funny. Its better if they can settle their differences though.

Came:
The man looks cool, but him thing no cool at all!!!!!!

Reggae icon, Majek Fashek who have battled drug and alcohol abuse for most part of his career recently visited a dental home to have a check on his ... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/22/majek-fashek-visits-dental-clinic/

Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage-Balogun has joined the growing list of entertainers who have welcomed a newborn this year.... read more here http://eraveng.com/2015/07/22/tiwa-savage-welcomes-son/