Yesterday, we finally got to listen to a G.O.O.D Music collaboration that featured our very own D'Banj. The Kokomaster featured on the Pusha T’s track, along with 2 Chainz, Common, CyHi Da Prince, D’Banj, Kid Cudi & Raekwon.

And as expected, it was a trending topic on social media, especially Twitter. An interesting angle to the whole debate however, was Don Jazzy's tweets, which were posted around the time the issue was hot on Twitter.

"Do something positive with your life today. Stop counting other people's money for them. Especially when u haven't achieved half of what they have," he tweeted in reaction to the acidic comments that trailed the song.

In subsequent tweets, he however seemed to take a swipe at his former business partner and friend. "U'll say Naija aint progressing. How will it progress tho if all u do is wait for bad news that u can join other daft people to laff about?"

He then added: "U send ur man to d moon on a mission and he encounters a little setback. Re u to blow his space shuttle off the sky or pray all goes well?

Well, here's my two naira point of view on those tweets. I honestly feel those messages were what we call 'subs' on Twitter, for D'Banj. The Kokomaster has not exactly been on his A-game, since the two split over differences in ideas and concepts. Most of his songs after the MoHits era, have left a lot to be desired, distinctly missing Don Jazzy's super touch.

But D'Banj wanted the international playing field, while Jazzy insisted on home comfort and familiar territories. That is why that line about "sending your man to the moon" sounds more like "I thought you wanted to achieve the impossible?"

However, the super producer was quick to dismiss the notion. One of his followers, @Dirawn75 tweeted: "Ds Donjazzy sef dey f**k up... Twee'n bou #Badnews #Setback subin D'Banj. #Immaturity @ itz peak!

Don Jazzy replied: "See ur life."

I'm afraid, the only thing I saw, is what I have expressed clearly above. And I, just like (a few) other observers, take sides with @Dirawn75.

No, Don Jazzy didn't need to. I won't go as far as accusing him of immaturity, but I think it will be better if he focused on building the Mavin brand up to what we know he can do. And very quickly too. Most of the songs on the Solar Plexus album, were half-baked, painful to listen to and belittled the genius that we are convinced he is. It is not as if he has exactly been flying (whether to the moon or not), without D'Banj.


http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/09/14/did-don-jazzy-really-need-sub-dbanjs-g-o-o-d-music-collabo/

It is no longer news that Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy at Real Madrid. And after the superstar announced this after scoring a brace against Grenada, there have been different school of thoughts, as to why he is sad. Although the Portuguese forward wasn’t specific, a lot of observers have speculated it is because Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta, won the UEFA Best Player ahead of him.

Others think he is sulking for a new deal at the Spanish club. Although his lucrative deal runs for another three years, it might just be possible that it is indeed the reason the former Manchester United player is not happy. There are currently nine players – including fierce rival, Lionel Messi and former team mate, Wayne Rooney, who earn more than the 27-year-old.



These are the players who earn more:

1. Samuel Eto’o [Anzhi] – €20m
2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic [PSG] – €14.5m
3. Wayne Rooney [Manchester United] – €13.8m




http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/09/04/is-cristiano-jealous-messi-rooney-7-players-earn-ronaldo/

Are you a big fan of Tinsel soap? Here's a review of everything that went down last week: http:///tC5kbZ #Tinsel

There are 10 slots left at The US Consulate/The Future Project discussion on Food Security and Agricultural Entrepreneurship tomorrow! If you are interested, please call 08034721860.

THE BRIGHTEST AND THE BEST: Full Nominees List for The Future Awards Unveiled! Reception holds December 19!
It’s the most anticipated list this year! The Future Awards, Nigeria’s most influential youth event, after unveiling its spectacular Young Person of the Year nominees has week, has now released the full Nominees List for all 21 categories.
Voting begins immediately! The voting numbers are 33120 for Nigeria, 99199 for Canada, 80079 for UK: and 97605 USA. According to the organisers, voting takes only 50% of the first stage of judging, so winners are not selected by voting popularity – there is a 4-stage judging process involving a Board of Judges and an Independent Audit Committee headed by veteran journalist Dr. Reuben Abati. There is also a two week-period for members of the public to make complaints about any of the nominees to awards Central Working Committee (CWC). Please send complaints to info@thefuturenigeria.com.
All the nominees will be celebrated at an invitation-only media and VIP Nominees Reception on Sunday December 19, 2010 – where they will also be inducted into the elite The Future Alumni Network. The event will also be an opportunity to raise money for Love on the Streets, an NGO working with disadvantaged children of the Dustbin Estate, Lagos.
“This is the first year we are having 21 categories. We have always had 20 categories, but the Young Person of the Year prize is a special prize and ius taken separately from this year,” said Ohimai Atafo, head of the CWC. “We are confident that young Nigerians will find this list highly inspiring and are inctredibly proud of the nominees we have.”
More information is on www.thefuturenigeria.com. Let the race begin!

ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Ufuoma Ejenobor 29
Uche Jumbo 31
Ini Edo 28
Gideon Okeke 27
Matilda Obaseki 24
Mercy Johnson 27
Tonto Dike 25
Gbenro Ajibade 26

BEST USE OF ADVOCACY
Nmachi Jidenma (Celebrating Progress Africa (CP-Africa.com)/Civic Participation) 22
Orode Uduaghan (Pink Pearl Cancer Foundation/Cancer) 21
Tola Sunmonu (Harambe Nigeria/Agriculture) 22
Ohimai Amaize (B.L.I.N.G. Cybercrime/Civic Participation) 26
Emmanuel Odiase (SmokeFree Foundation/Smoking) 28
Esther Agbarakwe (Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition/Sustainable Development) 26
Francis Anyaegbu (Youth in Transit/Entrepreneurship) 25
Muyideen Salau (Students in Free Enterprise/Agriculture) 29

BEST USE OF SCIENCE
Ify Aniebo 27
Otejiri Oghoghorie 25
Bayo Olushola Omoyiola 31
Moyinoluwa Odugbemi 21
Folashade Kuforiji 23
Taiwo Adewole 31
Debo Olaosebikan 25
Owoeye Oluwatoyosi 30

BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Olalekan Ayorinde 31
Nkemdilim Uwaje 27
Temi Kolawole 25
Iruoye Tolulope 27
Mubarak Mohammed Abdulahi 27
Saheed Adepoju 25
Mayowa Owolabi 27
Tim Akinbo 29

BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR
Bode Pedro (Veda Technology) 27
Toyosi Akerele (Rise Networks) 25
Perez Nekabari (Arden & Newton) 27
Erefa Fynecontry (Doheney Services) 29
Tunde Alade (Dynamix) 29
Karo Agono (Tremor Perfect) 30
Ajiboye Oyeleke (Efficacy Homes) 28
Baye Onipe Patrick (Golden Loaf Bakery)26

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Teju Babyface 27
Princess 30
Seyi Law 27
Jedidiah 31
Tunde Ednut 25
Emeka Smith 27
Omobaba 28
Wale Gates 29

CREATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adekunle Samuel Owolabi (Design) 25
Onyeka Nwelue (Prose) 22
Ogunnubi Babadeji (Visual) 22
Aisha Augie-Kuta (Photography) 30
Zainabu Jallo (Prose) 31
Chibundu Onuzo (Prose) 19
Babatunde Adebola (Visual) 26
Jaiyeola Ladipo (Visual) 23

CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Osagie Osarenkhoe (Manager) 26
Samuel Olatunji (Publicist) 29
Dimeji Alara (Stylist) 27
Bolaji Animashaun (Stylist) 23
Janet Nwose (Manager) 28
Nike Fagbule (Publicist) 25
Godwin Tom (Manager) 23
Bobby Taylor (Publicist) 28
Toni Payne (Manager/Publicist) 30
Emem Ema (Manager) 31

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Bridget Awosika (Bridget Awosika) 30
Ugonma Adegoke (Zebra Living) 31
Ugonna Omeruo (House of Nwocha) 26
Funke Ogunde (Phunk Afrique) 25
Akpos Okudu (Akpos Okudo) 24
Yvonne Nwosu (Vonne) 27
Rukky Ladoja (Grey) 26
Ebubedike Mary (West & Couture) 27

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Damilola Ogunbiyi (Lagos State Government)
Oluwadamilola Olushola, 23, (General Hospital Ifako)
Dr. Momoh Rabiu 25 (Lagos University Teaching Hospital)
Hakeem Shagaya 26(Ministry of Finance)
Emmanuel Etim 30 (Africa Union)
Iorfa Tor-Anyiin 27 (Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi)
Fatima Zara Modibo 27 (National Hospital Abuja and Consultant, Human Institute of Virology)
Oladayo Afolabi, 24, (University of Maiduguri)

JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Kemi Ajumobi 31 (BusinessDay)
Lolade Adewuyi 30 (TELL)
Toyosi Ogunseye 26 (The Punch)
Nicholas Ibekwe 29 (NEXT)
Latasha Nwugbe 27 (Thisday)
Tolu Ogunlesi 28 (NEXT)
Chilee Agunanna 26 (Encomium)
Yinka Ibukun 26 (Reuters)
Arukaino Umukoro 31 (TELL)
Segun Adeoye 30 (TELL)

MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR
Soundcity Blast
FAB
WOW
SideView
Vibez
Dynamix
Ace
Swag

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Dr. SID 30
Banky W 29
Timaya 30
Mo‘Cheddah 20
Naeto C 28
Da Grin 25 (RIP)
Jesse Jagz 26
J Martins 30

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DJ Klem 26
JMartins 30
So Sick 27
Tee Y Mix 28
Dokta Frabz 25
J Sleek 22
IKON 25
Sazzy (Osaze Omobunde – RIP) 27

ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (RADIO)
Tolu Oniru [Toolz] 28 (Beat FM)
Gbemileke ‘Oscar’ Oyinsan 26 (Inspiration FM)
Lorenzo Menakaya 26 (Lion FM, Enugu)
Christopher Molokwu 29 (Cool FM, Abuja)
Tosyn Bucknor [Area Mama] 29 (Top Radio)
Matse Uwatse 29 (Wazobia FM)
Joyce 26 (Cool FM, Lagos)
Oreka Godis 26 (Beat FM)
Dotun 26 (Cool FM, Lagos)
Wana Udobang 26 (Inspiration FM)

ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (TV)
Cynthia Okpala 25 (MTV Base)
Isio Wanogho 27 (Spice TV/G-Bam)
Efemena Tommy Adabamu 24(Excite on TV)
Kemi Adetiba 30(Maltina DanceAll)
Yvonne Ekwere 25 [Vixen] (Silverbird TV)
Eku Edewor 24 (Studio 53 Extra)
Andre Blaze 27 (Nigezie)
Tana Egbo 26 (Peak Talent Show)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR (CORPORATE)
Adeniyi Olutayo, 31, (Head of Internal Audit, Nestle)
Tony Usidamen, 30, (Group Communications Manager, Dana Group)
Kunle Olaifa 30 (Talent Acquisition Leader, General Electric)
Kola Osinowo 30 (Care Solutions Manager, Nokia)
Akintola Olufemi, 31, (Brand Manager, Nestle)
Tokini Peterside 25 (Communications Manager, GD Netter)
Tosin Adefope 28 (Lawyer, Tadef Inc)
Emmanuel Adediwura, 24, (Business Development Manager of Ascent Resources and Educational Services Limited)
Oye Akindeinde, 31, (Chief Information Officer, Compliance & Content Monitoring Nigeria Limited)
Owoeye Oluwatoyosi, 30, (Physiotherapist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital)

SCREEN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Imoh Umoren 28
Clarence Peters 28
Kemi Adetiba 30
Mex 28
Soji Ogunnaike 27
Yinka Obebe 30
Onye Ubanatu 29
Chineze Anyaene 27

SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
CHINEDU OBASI (Football) 24
VINCENT ENYEAMA (Football) 28
CHRISTIANA NWOYE (Wrestling)
DESIRE OPARANOZIE (Football) 17
MOBOLAJI AKIODE (Basketball) 28
TOSIN OKE (Triple Jump) 30
PETER EMELIEZE (Athletics) 22
JANET DUNG (Athletics) 24

TEAM OF THE YEAR
CelebrityRead Africa
YGC Africa
B.L.I.N.G.
Knighthouse
NotJustOk.com
ConnectNigeria.com
Super Falcons


YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR
Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu 28– Advocate
Don Jazzy 29 – Entrepreneur
Genevieve Nnaji 31 – Actor
Psquare 30 – Artiste
Uche Eze 26 – Entrepreneur
Nneka (Egbuna) 29 – Artiste
Makinde Adeagbo 25 – Innovator
Ojoma Ochai 29 – Intrapreneur
Debo Olaosebikan 25 – Scientist
Blessing Okaragbe 22– Athlete

http://ynaija.com/the-brightest-and-the-best-full-nominees-list-for-the-future-awards-unveiled-reception-holds-december-19/

Pat Utomi, Abike Dabiri, Ben Bruce, others speak at The Future Pre-Awards Conference! REGISTER NOW!

Registration has begun for the second edition of the annual The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference. It holds on Saturday, 6 February 2009, a day before the awards night.

“We will be giving young people the rare opportunity to meet some of the highest achieving young Nigerians you can find,” Chude Jideonwo, the event’s creative director said. “The conference was an idea that started last year as an extension of our plans to use The Future Awards to develop more practical programmes that can give young people access to knowledge skills and experience that can move them forward. As usual, the focus of our efforts is on role modelling, and this follows that trend.”

The Future conference is different from other conferences because the young people are not sitting down and listening to lectures. “We don’t want that – there is enough of that and we don’t think it’s particularly effective, especially given how broken down our structures are in this country,” Jideonwo said. “At this point, we believe that Nigeria needs to listen to young people to know their issues and how to engage them. Therefore, the format is that these young people are free to ask these role models any questions they have. It’s no holds barred!”

The conference, which has the payoff, “Stop watching. Stop waiting. Stop wanting. Do something!”, holds at the main hall of the popular Welcome Centre, International Airport Road , Ikeja at 10am. The gate fee for the conference is, as usual, highly subsidised at N500, and participants can register at the venue of the event by 8am, or they can register on the website www.thefuturenigeria.com before then to get confirmed seats.

“We are very excited about the speakers that we have. These are Nigerians at the highest levels. The chairman and MD of Shell, Mutiu Sunmonu; the chairman of the Silverbird Group, Ben Bruce; Hon. Abike Dabiri and others,” Jideonwo said. “The conference is broken into three parts: the first generation has Mr. Sunmonu, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode who is chairman of Access Bank and others, the second generation has Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Mo Abudu, Fela Durotoye, Tonye Cole of Sahara Energy and others, and then the third generation with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Gbenga Sesan, singer MI, our Business Owner of the Year Mosunmola Umoru, and others.”

More information on the conference and the awards are on www.thefuturenigeria.com. Interested participants can also call Eyitayo on 08022226712.

The Full List of Speakers

Mutiu Sunmonu, MD/Chairman, Shell Nigeria
Dele Olojede, Publisher, NEXT Newspapers
Pat Utomi, Centre for Values in Leadership
Atedo Peterside, MD, IBTC Chartered
Ben Bruce, Chairman, Silverbird Group
Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman, Access Bank
Abike Dabiri, Member, House of Representatives
Toyin Subair, CEO, HiTV
Ituah Ighodalo, Principal Partner, Banwo & Ighodalo
Reuben Abati, Chairman, The Guardian Editorial Board
Mo Abudu, Presenter, Moments with Mo
Nicholas Okoye, MD, Anabel Mobile
Tonye Cole, MD, Sahara Energy
Detoun Ogwo, ED, After Graduate Development Centre
Poju Oyemade, Covenant Christian Centre
Fela Durotoye, CEO, Visible Impact
Kolawole Ogunbajo, CEO, Avis Nigeria
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Actor/Producer
MI Abaga, Singer/Performer
Mosunmola Umoru, Farmer/TFA Business Owner of the Year 2009
Tolu Ogunlesi, CNN Africa Journalist of the Year
Cobhams Asuquo, Singer/Music Producer
Hassan Rilwan, Publisher, Sardauna Magazine
Omawumi Megbele, Singer/Actress
Dapo Oyewole, Executive Director, Centre for African Policy & Peace Strategy
Gbenga Sesan, ED, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria

A respected media and events company in Lagos , responsible for major national projects, and with a strong print, electronic and online presence, is seeking a Creative/Communications Officer for immediate full-time employment as it expands its portfolio of accounts.

Said person must:

1) Be a university graduate (in any field)
2) Not be older than 28
3) Have a keen interest in the media and be passionate about using different media to effect change, and also understand how the media works – including the new/online media
4) Be ready to work flexible hours
5) Be a competent writer (good speaking ability is an added advantage)
6) Display a high degree of personal discipline and respect for process
7) Show proficiency in the use of Excel (knowledge of PowerPoint is an added advantage)
Be ready to think outside any kind of box!

Location: Lagos , Nigeria

Salary: Competitive, but will also be based on experience and outcome of interview with applicant. Benefits will also be discussed at the interview.

Mode of application: Interested applicants should send in their CVs, along with a short 10-line profile of themselves and their career vision c/o info@thefuturenigeria.com, copying thefuturenigeria@yahoo.com, before the 31st of August 2009.

Subject of the email should read: Creative/Communications Officer

*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

I am really glad that this show is back. Its one of the best reality shows around. Need I remind you of the intense drama, edge of the seat suspense and fun it brings? If only I had the packs, grit and endurance levels, I would have registered. Anyways, nothing will stop us from non-stop entertainment!

The Ultimate Search is Back!

Nigerians can’t get enough of the country’s biggest and boldest reality TV show… and so after five brilliant years searching for men and women with intellect, determination and guts: it’s time for the Gulder Ultimate Search 6!

It started at the mysterious Snake Island, and then moved to the meandering cold hills of Obudu. It was also NIFOR, at the very humid forest that houses the Oil palm research institute before we progressed to Shere hills in Jos Plateau State. Last year, the search was for the lost chronicles in Agwu Hills, Mmaku. This year’s search will be set within the undulating plains of the Omodo Forest in Ada, Osun State, and will to stretch man to the very limit of his endurance.

“You ain’t seen nothing yet,” the producers said at the press conference announcing the show last week.

They will be searching for the HORN OF VALOUR hidden in the hands of the beautiful guardian of the forest. It is believed that the secret message on the horn is the only solution that can change the world’s destiny. To find it, these men will battle nature and the wild… is Nigeria ready for this?!

Entry to the Search is free and the selection process will be rigorous and have a national spread. The application form is available on www.gulderultimatesearch.tv

Closing date is 11 June 2009, so register now via the website http://www.gulderultimatesearch.tv; but if you just want all that juicy detail on this year’s show; the website is still the place to go.

The Ultimate Man/Woman who finds the Horn of Valour will exchange it for a cash prize of N7million (seven million Naira), a wardrobe allowance of =N=500,000 and a Brand New SUV. Other searchers will receive cash reward from 500, 000 upwards. And the last woman standing still gets the big N1, 000, 000 reward!

R U G G E D M A N is indeed the better and he is so good...Lawd!