₦airaland Forum

KeriBaby:
Make una start census of people wey don register o... Cuz I no fit remember all the monikers to ask dem....Sanchez01 Xcozee Hilsocial hope y'all are good to go

. Sorry for the late response Dearie. I'm sure you understand. I did mine that same day though.

safarigirl:
Nobody does better live performances in naija than P-square, Banky W, Timi Dakolo and Flavour and most recently, Yemi Alade, everybody else na wash. Davido and Timaya have to be the worst everrr, why waste money on them when the DJ still plays back the song? So, I go pay DJ, still pay artiste again, I dey crase? @Sanchez01, the issue is, live performances will cost you more and most event organisers don't want to pay more

My dear, I've seen Psquare a couple of times and they went the way of others on stage. Although, theirs bring vigour and a whole lot of energy. Maybe it's because I love them. I trust Timi Dakola though but haven't seen him on stage before. Your veiwpoint about paying DJs and paying artistes is hilarious but unfortunately true. Such is the way of the world as far as Nigeria and shows are concerned. Honestly Dear, organizers would up their games the moment our musicians do the same. It's really tiring.

Where's lalasticlala when you need favours

DoctorDoom:
It's a shame the idea of rehearsals is alien to most of our indigenous artistes. Ne-yo had everyone in Durban jumping in July despite being an R&B artiste.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfSxgnJzP-U

Some fans see you live on stage only once in their lifetime... You (the musician) have this incredible opportunity to ingrain yourself in their memories forever with a performance to remember, rather you choose to present them with the memories of a lip-synched performance... Little wonder some musical careers die quickly.

You raised the most important point there. Rather than leave people with something worth remembering, the keep revelling in a wicked vicious cycle. No Nigerian artistes has ever left me speechless with their performance. My sole purpose of avoiding them overtime remains the same.

9jabox:
Good music is literally dead in Nigeria. Our musicians don't know what a live performance looks like, what they mostly is have the DJ play the song and they just jump around the stage lip-synching.

I remember a very shameful event that happened last year during the campaigns when Harrysong was performing energetically on stage not knowing that his mic was bad. All along, it was the dj's song that was playing until the moderator changed his mic.

Hahahahahahaha Harry Song must have been engrossed with the lies that he forgot he was lying to himself. You can imagine. Unfortunately, this same Harry Song started out as a live performer, singing at a popular club every night before he was discovered.

Octaves:
What do you expect them to sing when auto-tune was doing the singing for them in the studio.
We dont have real vocalists in Naija (except for very few). All we have are commercial hit makers with no real singing talent. Put most of them on stage and give them a standard classic song to perform and 90% will flop so hard. Most Naija ppl dont even appreciate real singing talent. They love auto tune and could care less if an artiste is performing life or playing the very studio record u already have on ur i pad

You're quite right but I beg to disagree with your assertion concerning "real vocalists". We have them and they're many. Iyanya, Praiz, Tuface, Dare art Alade, Tiwa Savage, Chidinma, Yemi Alade, Timi Dakolo, Omawunmi, Waje, Ige, Banky W, GT da Guitarman, Capital FM, among many others. Again, I beg to differ with "most people don't appreciate real singing talent". We do and the consciousness is fast increasing. It would have been better if you said that genres that support good vocals are not really appreciated here. Auto tune is largely the problem. Who would love to disgrace himself on stage?

Djicemob:
That is why you'll love Tuface,over time he has improved his game and has come be arguably the best stage/live performer.

True that, Tuface, Lagbaja and a few are the only ones we have around as far as live performances are concerned.

I made up my mind ever since two years ago not to punish myself over attending musical shows involving Nigeria artistes, both Gospel and Secular. Reason for this has been best known to me from day one - our artistes are lazy, an eyesore and arrogant on stage.

So I was at the Eko Hotels yesternight for the Glo Laffta Fest. Who doesn't love a comedy show? For me, it was the best moment to ease myself of the many pressures I've been subjected to of late. Honestly, I had forgotten that music was added. I guess I wasn't really expecting a thing from any of the artistes. The code has worked ever since; love their songs over the air (TV and radio), avoid their live performances like a plague.

After laughing to no end, Burna Boy, just like every other Nigerian act came up without a single back up. It was solo, perhaps more money to him. Calling on DJ Jimmy Jatt at intervals, I could remember Burna Boy singing over six songs within 10 minutes. Which successful artistes does this

Within 15 minutes, Burna Boy had almost finished his album. His average time for each was 2 minutes each, worst of all, they were all lip-synced

The presence of DJs at shows meant for artistes have done more harm than good over the years and this is in turn affecting our music beyond the shores of Africa. The cliché has been the same over the years; they come on stage with the intention to "sing along" all in the name of performance.

It doesn't make sense attending events and all you hear on the stage is "DJ! Let's Go!!" and all you see afterwards is the annoying, regular, unrepentant and unprofessional catwalks they exhibit on the stage. Parambulating like it's a fashion show.

For Pete's sake we watch other foreign acts and they don't do all these. I keep a particular video close to my heart, a live video of Jay Z (a rapper) performing "Young Forever" with Beyoncé. One would think we have not started compared to these folks. We claim our music has attained a reasonable standard, yet they all tow the same line, boring walks, calling on DJ's to play the next track just to "sing along" or lip sync in the name of performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmfmdKOLzVI

Although the subsequent comedies from Basketmouth, Bovi, I go dye and others resuscitated the show. Perhaps our artistes would fare better if they don't sing, come to the show, sign autographs and go home because I can't fathom how they justify the word "performance".

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncè, 50cents, Ashley Simpson, the great R-Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears among others have been caught in the lip-synching SCANDAL at some point in their careers, yet we brandish it in Nigeria like nothing is wrong with it.
www.forbes.com/sites/michelecatalano/2013/01/25/from-michael-jackson-to-beyonce-a-brief-history-of-lip-syncing/

Perhaps this explains why our glorified international acts struggle in the international scene, save for those who take their shows to these folks. Life, as far as music is concerned is beyond cut and paste in the studio. It continues on the stage not with mediocrity but giving your all.

I honestly couldn't wait to leave the venue after seeing Korede Bello, Dija, and Reekado Banks trying to find their way to the backstage to prepare at about 10:30pm. The scenario is all too familiar; better to have me listen to your songs in my house than see you jumping around while you sing your 2 mins songs with the cliché "DJ! Let's go!!"

PS: For those who don't know, lip-synching is considered offensive and highly scandalous if roped around an artiste in saner climes.

Cc
Lalasticlala

Goodboiyy:
The only clan in Urhobo that re not that educated re the uvwie people, But the Ughelli, Agbon, Okpe they re very brilliant and well educated, were re u from ?

about #tag , Single parents, hope u get my point

True, I quite agree with you. I'm from Ughelli. Now I understand your now

Goodboiyy:
Y na, Re we not Educated ?

We are bro, we are. We're just not educated enough. By the way, what's with the hashtag in your sig

SmartMugu:
Yes, number 7 can actually be a subject of debate.

Thank God someone agrees with me.

erico2k2:
Y? are we not educated, if you feel so plz change your circle of friends.Join the urhobo scholars group, mayB you will meet more intellectuals of the urhobo kingdom.

MAYBE I don't even have any Urhobo friend and I don't need to join a "SCHOLAR" group to tell if Urhobos are educated or not. Study the life of Urhobos around you and not any socialite club. The number seven is very much debatable; it still does not change a thing though. I'm a full blooded Urhobo man

Goodboiyy:
Pls no bashing , Thank God for the peace we all are experiencing in warri, We all know the issue b/w Urhobo, Itsekiri and Ijaw, this thread is created to promote Peace and unity. Below are some Unique Similarities b/w The Big Three's (Urhobo, Ijaw and Itskeiri).

1. They all love Woman : An Average Urhobo , Ijaw and Itsekiri man loves women, You hardly see them getting married to one wife… I.e polygamous Family

2. Wealth : Apart from oil been located in our land, An Average Urhobo , Ijaw and Itsekiri man is rich, if the ijaws re nt fishing the Urhobo's and Itsekiri are Farming, you hardly see them suffering.

3. Accommodating : we are all accommodating, Have you met with any typical Ijaw , Urhobo or Itsekiri man b4, How was his behavior towards you ?, they love strangers and hardly do you hear them maltreating any body.

4. Funny : Well don't need to emphasis more on this, If you see us alone , You already started laughing, 60% of Nigeria Comedian are either ( Urhobo , Ijaw or Itsekiri)

5. They are not lazy : Hmmmmm, don't Bleep with the big Three's , they are very strong.

6 . Culture : They all have similar culture

7. Well Educated

8. They love alcohol

God bless The Itsekiri Nation
God bless The Urhobo Nation
God bless the Ijaw Nation

#Written by Ayo aka Goodboiyy
you can add more to this list #Thanks

Oniovo, biko, take out your number 7 abeg.

Hypocrisy or not, every man is worth a trial. Jonathan's incompetence far outweighs his good sides. A man who never stopped lying each time he comes face-to-lens with the media. I am ready to criticise this government but I would not hastily conclude this administration is all lies. A government barely 4 months in office and the PDP goons are already expecting it to achieve what GEJ's president failed to achieve in 6 years.

While I'd say that the APC has no clear philosophy, the person of MB/PYO puts my mind to rest in carrying out the task confronting them.

All through Jonathan's campaign, I saw a man who knew he had failed but not man enough to say "no more!" I saw a man being motivated by his wife, thieving, selfish, lying ministers cum politicians whose only interest was keeping their shares of the National cake. That Nigerians are here today is the handiwork of Jonathan, his cronies and the complacency of the PDP.

I'd rather prefer to have the body language of Buhari make things happen than allow the cluelessness of Jonathan run the affairs of Nigeria. It's no longer business as usual. Wailers can wail for as long as they want to.

Better to have a man who is interested in Nigeria than one who is interested because his ND kinsmen are all out to protect their jumbo cakes.

NB: In the end, we shall say all is well that ends well.

Gazaliah:
I disagree with you bro.

If you use MasterCard,your PIN will be required.Just wait till it start

It's proper you do so, bro. I mentioned "Verified by Visa". My e-transaction card (UBA Africard which is a Visa) never asks for such. This explains my assertion.

IamOpemipo:
Word!
The old sachez?

I guess so.

wristbangle:
Bros, it will be an irony to say Chris brown or usher has dethrone the legend of hip hop/R&B.

Exactly my point. Although Tiwa has not taken the legendary role but the likes of Yemi Alade is nowhere near.

kannymoore:
Sagely Words!
I Salute Thee Sir!

Thanks

kannymoore:
Sagely Words!
I Salute Thee Sir!

Thanks

wristbangle:
To dethrone tiwa sawage will be a difficult for yemi alade, if that's her aim now. Tiwa has the experienced of music career from the overseas and locals unlike yemi which is basically local. Though she is talented.

The article is too hasty for me. I don't see Yemi coming close anytime soon. Regardless, there are several factors to bear in mind when considering or comparing these two.

1. Tiwa's pregnancy: Although this didn't totally put her out but it sure hindered some of her outings, though not all.

2. Mavin: Don Jazzy's style has been a factor to consider. Don Jazzy has a way of reaching out to his crew one after the other. You record today, another next week, maybe next month. And to think that there's Dr. Sid, Reekado Banks, Dija, Da Prince and Korede Bello are all in wait for their chance, Tiwa may not be coming out weekly like Mavin revolves around her.

3. She has put to bed, yes, and I don't expect her to put her baby aside and just resume recording cum shooting tomorrow.

Comparing both of them and saying Yemi Alade has dethroned Tiwa at this point is unfair and a great injustice to Yemi Alade herself. This is a situation of an international act over one trying to register her name. That Michael Jackson failed to sing for a very long time prior his death never meant that Chris Brown or Usher dethroned him.

elmisti:
#hands him janja. #helps him light it



Brother, I get ur angle of argument but u should know that there are. Different payment sites and even merchants. Sef....all of them hve different security measures....for most Nigerian site, pin is needed truly, but brother, some transaction no need pin code oo, still trnfered money from my gtb acount yestdai and all I was asked for verification is my last 4 digits, as they also told u, aliexpress dnt need ur pin code too...even check some foreign sites, em won't ask for your pin, just datas on ur card is enuf....Abeg atleast verify their claims nd then add that to things u ddnt knw buh got to know hia........#puffs weed.......#if u no com gree aftr this one....contact me

God bless you bro. Aliexpress, e no gree use, ebay, na lie. Asin... I weak

bjay5585:
Jst discovered u r stil fresh n new in d game. Dnt need to argue wit u.... U wil learn more during d online Reg. U gree or u no gree, non of my biz. Take care

You sound arrogant. The basis of the whole thing from the outset was not to prove I'm better than you are. Arguments wear me out easily and I've tried making a joke out of it the whole time. I'm fresh Elmisti, kindly help give the sage one of your Cuban filtered **** for being old and experienced "in the game".

bjay5585:
Stop saying wats not real here ok, u can see u knw nothing abt online payment guy. Ur pin wil be asked ok. U wil av an experience during diz online reg. "Select ur card type, den enta d 16 card digits, month n year of ur card xpiring date, c v v digit and ur 4digits pin. Den u will b redirected n send otp code to d num u r using 4ur bank alert n d code wil expire after 10mins, it wil bring a page 4u to enta d otp code so u must enta d code immediately u reciv it, and click on pay... D amnt will b deducted frm ur bank acc immediately". That's all......

At this juncture, I'm honestly tired.

Cc
Lifeisguhd
Olami90
Elmisti
Xcozee

Please help this brother out

LifeIsGuhd:
Lol, Yes oo! Big Fan! But with the dollar increment, Lool! I dey chill for now

Hehehehehe I stalled too. I cannot come and die

Olami90:
I av bin smiling since.... D guy no wan gree. Actually, card pin is not needed. Bin using master card like forever for transactions.
I knw zenith $ gtb uses securecode and u av a password(buh not ur atm card pin) to enta at d final stage of confirming d transaction. Other finz needed to fill is d card number(16 digits in front), cvc @ d back of d card, month $ year of expiration of d card.


TO BE COMPLETED AT

www.nscdcThatsall

Leave am. Dem no dey tell person Funny how he kept on mentioning card pin. Perhaps he thought it was POS That your link though You people should let the man rest na

bjay5585:
Lols u no go understand.... Make som example ur sef without d owner of acc fon.... Do ham, may b u will understand better.... Close it....

Provide the numbers on your card without your pin. I'll teach you how

Harinholar:
..Nawa ooooo...which 1 we go belief naw...#smile#

Lolz. Dearie, the explanation is simple concerning e-transactions. You'd be required to provide the 16 digits on frontal part of your card. Eg; 1234 5678 9012 3456. Once you've supplied this, you'd be asked to provide you Card Verification Value (Security) which is a 3 digit pin at the back of the card. Eg; 112.

After this, you'd be ask to provide your DOB (although not in all cases). You'd also be asked to provide the expiration date on your card. Eg; 01/20.

Next, you may be taken to your card's homepage. In my case, I'm redirected to "Verified by Visa" page where I confirm some details and voila, end of transaction.

So how is pin requested for in this regard Even Quickteller online does not request for pin. NO WEBSITE WOULD ASK FOR YOUR PIN! The best they can ask for is a token generated code. Lobatan

Aare2050:
please wetin be all this kalamarie bujumuah, shey no be dat one way dem take frog and toad prepare?

Hahahahaha That's it o!

LifeIsGuhd:
Bros you're really not conversant with online payments and transactions. Although some require Tokens or OTP sent to you but other times the number on your card is sufficient. Example of that is Aliexpress. Drop your card numbers here and I promise to get that shoe I always wanted

God bless you jare! Abeg, help me tell him. So you're a fan of aliexpress too

Olami90:
Loooool.... To add to it, make e com be na dat tym dem implement increment in allowee, dats d beginning of #painMENT ooo. #garri lo ma solve e .

Hahahahaha

bjay5585:
U transfer frm ur "own" acc to ur oda acc or to som1 acc.... Anyway wen it comes to e-transaction bro, no b today o. Àny e-transaction wen u r not d owner of d acct wil verify thru d owner of d acc in anyway no matter wat. Close it....

I give up

elmisti:
When she no be patience jonathan or turai yar adua.....I will set up a comitee to look into that acquisition

Hehehehehehehe! I trust you. I know I can only be cheated in your absence