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After a long stay in the academy, Okiemute wins Mtn Project Fame Season 9.

Congrats to her.

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Your bestfriend's life or $3million?' - Check out hilarious responses from Nigerians

As Nigerian music continues to break grounds around the world; with Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, Ayo Jay and the rest running things, we take a few steps back as we run through the musicians whose efforts seemingly put us in the forefront in terms of global recognition and the acceptance of mordern day African music around the world.

When we talk about this global recognition, two names easily come to mind as far as 21st century Nigerian music is concerned – Dbanj and 2baba.

They are both stars in their rights and their journeys remain a source of inspiration for thousands of youngsters currently involved in the strive for greatness in music and all-round entertainment.



But as much as 2baba has remained a titan in Nigerian music with several classic albums and a pervasive influence in the entertainment industry, we can’t say so much for Dbanj.



Several insiders say the Koko Master is perhaps his own biggest problem and largely the cause of his downfall.


We don’t know much but from indications, these allegations aren’t so far from the truth.

It is okay for celebrities to be arrogant, conceited and everything in between every now and then; but while they are at it there is the need to stay on top of one's game otherwise it all comes back crashing like a pack of cards.

Over the years, we have seen several moves from local musicians whose efforts to break into the American music industry were greeted by mixed reactions both from the unreceptive American consumers and the machinations of the industry up there, among other things.

As a result, the best bet is to remain at home and conquer the local terrain while travelling to play at gigs and tours from time to time in these ‘advanced’ entertainment industries, with the hope of someday breaking fully into the mix and conquering their terrains.

This looks like the perfect solution to tackling the questions and issues of relocating to America to chase a career in music as we speak.

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Experience has shown that it is better for American investors to come looking for you as a Nigerian star, a situation that puts you in a better position to negotiate, than you going out there and forcing yourself on them.


It almost never ends well when local musicians go ahead and try to initiate these moves themselves.

And so with this train of thought, we discuss the sad case of former MoHits star Dbanj who recently was officially delisted from GOOD Music under Kanye West going by a tweet almost going viral within the twitter community in Nigeria.



And following several years of speculations, occasioned by a dwindling catalogue, it is as painful as it is ridiculous that one of Africa’s most promising music stars is back to nothing as he lingered with the American music label for five whole years without a single album.

It is unsure if he even made any major contribution to the label in terms of a joint project like a mixtape, album or a tour to mention a few.

We recall the interview Dbanj had with NET publisher Ayeni Adekunle in London in 2012 following the heated issues between the Oliver Twist singer and erstwhile partner Don Jazzy leading to the dissolution of MoHits Records.

In that famous exclusive, Dbanj made several statements that alluded to the fact that he ‘threw himself at’ Kanye West and GOOD Music.

Don Jazzy on the other hand, though refusing to comment on the actual reasons behind the split, refused to blend with that trend. This is what some believed crashed their once happy and thriving partnership.

In several other interviews afterwards, the prolific producer mentioned that he was uncomfortable with the setting and felt that if the American stars had come to them (Jazzy and Dbanj), they would have stood a better chance.

He also talked about sending Kanye West and Jay Z several beats which were unused, save for his contributions on the 2011 hit Lift Off off the collaborative album Watch The Throne by Jay Z and Kanye West, a song which featured Beyonce.

We might never know the actual situation between Dbanj and Don Jazzy, what led to the former’s downfall musically and his eventual exit from GOOD Music, a deal many doubted all along owing to its seeming unusualness.



I mean, with the likes of Tiwa Savage, Davido and Ayo Jay we have seen what it actually feels like to sign and unveil an artiste be it for management deals or more.

So yea, we continue this with eight key lessons to learn from Dbanj’s last five years with GOOD Music (that’s if he was ever signed to the music company in the first place anyway):

1. More haste, less speed – This goes without saying and Nigeria artistes must never forget the need to proceed with caution as they strive for more in their careers.

2. Look before you leap – Ask questions, get key aspects of your contractual involvements sorted or better still remain where you are and grow naturally. No use rushing into something and coming out just as fast.

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3. Never let excitement make you announce things prematurely. Be silent until you are sure, and even when you are sure don’t give away too much

4. Let your talent speak for itself at all times – This is pretty much self-explanatory and harps on the need for artistes to shut their mouths and make actual music. Leave the talking for hype men, industry critics and editors, among others.

5. Never be conceited – Many insiders say Dbanj’s first problem is arrogance. While we can’t substantiate this, a close look at the man shows he has all the elements of a Mercedes G-Class despite being a Volkswagen Bora in the real sense of things. At one point, he is reported to have turned down several media heavyweights who tried to book him for interviews and whatnot because he thought he was already out of the local league.

6. Be true to yourself – Even if you fail to listen to others, which in itself is a recipe for failure, never fail to tell yourself the truth at all times. It’s okay to dream and aspire for greatness, but then it’s also very important to never deceive oneself and lose everything while chasing inordinate dreams.

7. Rid yourself of the wrong guys. Hire a proper team that tells you the naked truth and nothing else.

8. Admit when you are wrong and be open to changes – Every young entertainer looking to make a name for himself must never forget these words. Nothing will take you to the top other than accepting when you are wrong and making corrective steps instantly.

So here we go, we love Dbanj and we love how he has found solace in other entrepreneurial activities like farming and other forms of brand marketing.

He is a success today, despite unconfirmed rumours of his indebtedness to several benefactors, and we love his drive nonetheless. But just to be clear, he could have been way bigger than he currently is.

In fact, Don Jazzy with all his successes in the new Mavin empire has admitted that he and Dbanj could easily have made a lot more money were their former movement still active.

That says it all, really. The lessons are clear for all.

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none of em makes good music

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u beta eat!!!
na doctrine go bellefull u abi
anyways
its simple
u want , u eat
u no want, u stay ur fucking lane
tnx

BLOGY:
this is not RIhanna and that butt doesn't belong to Rihanna

d butt belongs to ur gf abi

i no blame u
na una own priority b dat
but hia in buhari kingdom
we dnt realy care

just go and marry and stop making noice jare
or better still
go get pregnant
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The singer put her butt on display in a pair of sexy leather chaps as she hit the stage for her Anti World Tour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

Ibidun Ighodalo opens up on her search for a child: "People who get married and have children don't know how lucky they are"
Former beauty queen Mrs Ibidunni Ajayi-Ighodalo opened up about her search for a child in a rare interview with Thisday's Nseobong Okon-Ekong.

The wife of Trinity House founder and accountant, Pastor Itua Ighodalo also talked about dedicating her life to helping others through her Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation, IIF by funding IVF treatment for couples who are hoping to have their own children.
When the CEO of Elizabeth R got married in 2007, her expectations were like those of every many married woman, to give birth to children. Her wedding to Itua Ighodalo, was celebrated, even if it was attended with a heat of debate from his previous union.

Nonetheless, friends and family members rallied round to give them the much needed support, while other interested members of the public attracted by their individual and combined eminence followed with keen enduring attention.
Close to one decade on, the loathing generated in some quarters at the onset of their relationship has definitely receded. The rumour mill which spewed torrents of lopsided and coloured tales that caused the couple a lot of trauma, even if a bit, has withdrawn, but the pain of those turbulent years live with her still. For one who keeps to herself, the scrutiny of her marriage in the public, led her to sew-up. She reduced the number of persons she called friends to a handful, becoming more and more engrossed with her husband.

"I have heard stories of in-laws calling the woman painful names. Those are hurtful things to say. There are names you don’t want to call a woman that is looking up to God." Mrs Ighodalo began...

She continued to share her experiences.

"People may not want to be mean, but they don’t know that certain statements and body language hurt. When you are waiting on God, you can be sensitive to what people say or do and they might not know it will hurt or hit you. It is good to raise awareness and understanding about childless couples. Friends and relatives should be a bit more sensitive to women or couples who are waiting on the Lord. I know that because of our culture, the pressure is so much. The shoes of women who are waiting on the Lord are not very easy shoes. Emotionally, mentally and psychologically, hormonally, when you are going through treatments, it’s a rollercoaster-you deal with in-laws, society, friends, there’s a lot going on."

"People who get married and have children don’t know how lucky they are. I mean you are even careful not to get pregnant again, you are so blessed by God, you should thank God every day. It is not easy to find yourself in a situation where your friends are doing school runs, you don’t know what that is, you don’t even know what your first trimester is. The friends you had bridal showers with are having baby showers, it takes the grace of God to remain sane, honestly."

On her 35th birthday last year, she decided to turn the lemon that life had thrown at her into lemonade. It had become her fashion to write a wish list on the day she was born and then tick-off the accomplished ones on her next birthday. Every year, she scored high on every point, but one: The issue of childlessness had become a sore point that could not be addressed. She had prayed and sought different avenues for a medical solution, but the problem just could not be wished away. Although she enjoyed the understanding and love of her husband and in-laws, the quest for a child consumed her.

"I had tears in my eyes when I told God, ‘you know what? This is enough. You are going to do it when You want to do it, in Your own time and if You are not going to do it, let it be left undone. This is You. I trust You. Right now, it’s ok, I’m going to live my life. I found out that I had stopped living, because that was all I wanted. I said no, I’m going to be happy, live my life and leave it all to God. I’m grateful to God for my own family, for the family I’m married into."

Those statements to God with tears in her eyes opened a window to air her bottled emotions. It lifted a huge weight off her shoulders. As she cleared her mind of the cobwebs of trying to have a baby, she was amazed to receive one of the most altruistic ideas with clarity. Her husband was no less enthused when she shared the idea with him.

"My focus now is to help others, one at a time. I want to make a family happy and with the help of God, their prayers would be answered. I know the pain and what it feels like. It will give me joy to see them jumping and rejoicing, saying that they are expecting their own children. I have seen it happen. I have seen the two sides during my course of treatment. I said God help me, let me do this. When you focus on helping others, you don’t know the blessings that come back to you. It is difficult but I said Lord you have put this in me, You have to provide. You know when God gives you a vision, He makes the provision. I have been amazed at the response. It is unbelievable."

"When I was going through some treatment, I would get to the clinic and someone who has just done a pregnancy test was being told that it didn’t work, it was always so devastating for me to hear them wonder aloud where they would get money for the next treatment. I have met women who came to the hospital to get the treatment but they couldn’t afford it. Some couldn’t even afford the test to know what was wrong. I have also met women who decided to share their burden, this is how financially draining this treatment can be. If you have extra eggs, you can sell them in exchange for the treatment. When women share eggs left from a successful IVF on another women or they use the woman’s extra cycle that has been paid for, these are ways women support one another because getting an egg donor can be very expensive."

"It is so strange and funny, but when you sit back and think about it, every family has somebody who is waiting on God for a child. The person might be your cousin or mum’s sister. There are certain ways we will treat the person. But do you know that there are certain ways we treat somebody else coming into our family with the same issue? We don’t treat them the same. It is not intentional. If you have in-laws who are not nice to you, they will think it’s your fault. They will call you names, talk down on you. If your in-laws have somebody in their family who is waiting, they will never speak to the person like that. We really need to have a support system and also learn to put ourselves in other people’s shoes."

The graduate of Microbiology from the University of Lagos is using the platform of IIF to award grants for fertility treatment such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Frozen Embryo Transfer and Intrauterine Insemination. She was forced to change her initial plan to help one or two couples when she received tons of applications. The plan has now changed to accommodate 28 couples.

"There are some couples that have applied that have been married for between 20 and 25 years and when I read their history, they have come to a point where they are tired. I even found out that it was their family that applied for some of them. A lot of people have asked me why I don’t face my life, why am I trying to be Mother Theresa. What is it? Is it that you have so much money you don’t know what to do with it. I can’t even explain it."

Source: ThisDay

SPOTLIGHT – TRACKLIST

1. Hey Stranger
2. Killah Whyna ft Patoranking
3. Problem
4.Koloba
5. Biggy Man ft Falz
6. Ladies and Gentlemen
7. Baby Oku
8. All Your Love ft D’Prince
9. Change
10. Skit ft Kenny Blaq
11. Move ft Vanessa Mdee
12. Gbagbe
13. Love My Baby
14. Na Ur Body
15. Olaoluwa
16. Today
17. Dangote
18. Turn The Lights On

BONUS
19. Katapot
20. Oluwa Ni ft Sarkodie
21. Standard

Mavin CEO, Don Jazzy, recently sat down for an interview with Forbes Africa Correspondent, Peace Hyde, on the 5 episode of the flagship Forbes Africa TV show, ‘My Worst Day.’

On why he reacted the way he did at this year’;s Headies Awards show, Don Jazzy said it was due to his love for his artistes.

He said:

I learnt a lesson about anger, I don’t really get angry like that. At that particular point, I was angry and emotional about my kids. You have to understand there’s no greater love than the love of a father for his children,“I think that’s the way people should know the amount of love i have for whoever is working for me. Especially those three. I guess I was weak, I was upset, spoke out of tongue. I’m sorry to my fans that expected better from me.

He also spoke on how, he finally made peace with Olamide after the show:

That’s the beauty about adults. In two seconds after saying all that I regretted my actions. I realised that he did too and we got along. We didn’t want it to escalate.

On his worst day in business, he said

The decision for myself and my former partner, Dbanj to pursue different path at that point was not the right the decision because it led to a lot of things. ‘Apart from the financial loses, I also lost a friend and brother in D’banj.

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wat is all dis noscense
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GET somfin doing nigga
stop acting like a desperate asshole

she try small
but the azz too small for me

love em MASSIVE