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What is the true story of your former manager, Bankulli’s exit from DB Records?

The thing is that I won’t really dwell too much on this issue but I want to categorically say everything that everybody has read or heard is a big fat lie.

Infact, I don’t know where that story is coming from. There is a definitely time for everything. Bankulli was a wonderful manager and he is still my brother. He is a good guy but he can’t be flying around with me again as he now does his own things. He still called us for a show recently when we were in South Africa. When people say someone that worked with me for one year is not working with me again, I laugh. My former manager, Sunday Are still gets me shows. People keep spreading unpalatable rumors.

Are you in touch with former partner, Don Jazzy?

Don Jazzy produced four songs on the DKM album coming out soon. I remember when I was in America and they were mastering a song and I heard the one featuring Fally Ipupa which was produced by Don Jazzy and I was like wow! I called him immediately and he picked up. I said listen to what I’m hearing, this is a music you produced. So don’t get twisted like I said, love is a beautiful thing. I’m a businessman and I do what is right for my business. What I’m doing now is what I have always wanted as an artiste, professionalism and good distribution. I don’t have any regret.

Tell us about your relationship status…

I have dated a lot of women but I don’t really want to talk about them because most of them have moved on and some are married. I don’t have any regret at all because I am still young and am still a bachelor.

Do you feel bothered about it when your mum brings up the issue?

Not at all but it’s a normal thing for mothers. She is proud of me and I do let her understand that it’s not that I don’t want to marry but I have not found the right one. If she finds the right one for me; she can call me.

How do you react to rumors and critics?

It’s a normal thing for people to talk but you don’t have to be distracted. All you need is to stay focused. I want to thank everybody for staying with me genuinely even during the dreadful time. I promise not to let you guys down and you should remember that in everything I do, I’m also human.



http://247nigerianewsupdate.com/don-jazzy-produced-four-songs-on-the-dkm-album-coming-out-soon-dbanj/

At least 4 people have been confirmed dead in Pastor T.B. Joshua’s Synagogue Church Of All Nations in Spintex Road, Ghana.

The tragic incident occurred after a stampede ensued at the church Sunday during the distribution of free holy water.

Greater Accra Police Public Relations Officer DSP Freeman Tetteh confirmed the death to Joy News and said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the 37 and Police Hospital mortuaries.

Some 13 persons were also severely injured during the incident.

Thousands of people had flocked the church in pursuit of healing, spiritual and financial breakthrough.

The holy water, to many TB Joshua followers is acclaimed to be the panacea to the many spiritual afflictions.

http://247nigerianewsupdate.com/holy-death-4-die-in-t-b-joshuas-church-during-stampede-for-holy-water/

The presenter of the show is wack and archaic.

girlyly: I wonder if he would be recognized on judgment day , cos he's not same as was created......smh

Who are you to assume or judge.. As if you are righteous? Pot calling kettle black.. kmft!

One of the best piece I have read on Nairaland this year.. Very spot-on... Cheers

jbjackson: guy is she ur sis? guy is she ur sis?

Calm down Mr. Jackson...I don't know her...lol

The dress is nice though, and the lady is cute... Don't hate ...lol

fellis: Not going to happen.
Seun holy-holy no go let am put the topic for front page, it contains visuals of somebody's 'tips'

Looool.. But it's gone viral now.. Lets wait and see

@sauceEEP, noted!

I only hope this will make the front page soon.

Check out the Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright’s dress, do you think she’s young enough to pull this off? The mother of three kids surprised fans as she stepped out in this fancy dress, but all eyes were on her very obvious nipple area. What do you think? Hot or Not?

RIP Coach.., You are a hero of your father land. God give you eternal rest. Amen

@sauceEEP, Please find link below

http://www.naijamp3s.com/2013/05/dbanj-signs-olamide-to-db-records-its-official/

Finally I’ve got the much anticipated gist. Badoo is now a confirmed member of Eja Nla family. My source, who is a top insider in the crew, told me that it was not a problem getting Olamide to sign on to DB Records.


Olamide is the hottest “thing” in the music industry today and any track that has his voice on it usually becomes a show stopper. D’banj knows this and gave him a mouth watering deal…

The Kokomaster, according to my source, told Olamide that he could still become everything he wanted to become and even more by working under him. He reminded Olamide that he (D’banj) had to work under Kanye West just to get more international exposure and recognition but that he still remains an independent artiste and his own man.

Olamide naturally likes D’banj and feels at home around him. learnt that he has put pen to paper and is now officially an artiste under D’banj. Remember you read it on Naijaloaded first. *wink!*

Do you think Olamide will get more better under D'banj DB Records?

GraceBestowed: [color=#CD3700] He looks nice. Oh, and the head jokes are getting soooo old!! [/color]

It's not actually a joke, he's got a big head, it's obvious...

Nice picture Fashola there,.. Nice camera as well

omonuan: Hey dude ignorance should not be contagious.

People like you are just so prominent on the social network with your cacophony, but otherwise, you are hardly noticed. Suck it up lad, and take your position.

PalmTree: Your post is quite admirable, yet I believe that you, billiyonaire and a host of other people who have contested the OP's claims and have aimed to debunk the yoruba advanced sciences should not be "scared" of taking up this challenge. Forget about the what the Yoruba juju men cannot do! However if you decide not to take up the challenge, let's all wait for he in who name this thread was opened. Secondly, whatever stops a brand new car from starting is obviously a factory fault. You should probably read the OP again, he will only "jujulize" the car after billiyonaire or his mech has certified the car OK. That to me should proof something... Don't try to rubbish this, take up the challenge or look on.

Palmtree, you just interpreted my standpoint succinctly. Thank you.

omonuan: It appears that you and ghostsparta are one and the same. I am not easily fooled as you can tell!

Hey, what do you know?

I think I understand GhostofSparta's position. He's been trying to enlighten people about what's achievable in the Yoruba tradition and some ignorant fellows here really turned it into arguments/rancour. I really don't blame the guy for this new thread, it might not necessarily aimed at proving any silly point but to correct people's notion. Let the respondent come out and let the air be cleared.

GhostofSparta, Honestly, I can tell and confirm this is the best post I have read on Nairalanders since I joined. I am really impressed by your coincise explanation of the subject matter. However, it's expected that people will blab and say crap. Lets cross overto ur new thread and see what we can read there as well...

gluv01: Lol...Mr Saka Saka..I like this man.

Btw, did his contract with etisalat expire without renewal?

Are you sure there's a contract?

Reyspin: I doubt if this piece originated from Sunday Oliseh..I never know him to this smart..But this piece is a very insightful advice for our footballer..

This is one of the few footballers that had his degree even while playing active football? Did u listen to his analysis during the AFCON at all? If you did, then you should doubt his intelligence.

A 25-year-old man and native of Kano State, Ali Haruna, has been arrainged before an Igbosere Magistrate court for allegedly entering the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, situated on Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos with charms strapped to his waist.

He is facing a one count charge of illegally entering of a church with charms, an offence which is contrary to and punishable under section 133(b) of the criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011

An offence which is contrary to and punishable under section 133(b) of the criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria 2011.

Haruna was arrested by officers of the Maroko Police Division, Lekki, Lagos, following a complaint by members of the church, that they found the accused inside their church on 31 March, 2013 with charms, suspecting him to have entered the church to perpetrate evil.

According to information, Haruna allegedly told the police during investigation that he entered the church to pray to God. But when asked what he was doing with the charms he strapped to his waist, he could not give satisfactory answer nor explain how long he has been worshipping in the church since he claimed he was a Muslim.

The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charge, and Magistrate Mrs. Ope Agbe admitted him on bail in the sum of N200,000 with one surety with proof of
tax payment to the Lagos State government.

She adjourned the matter till 29 April, 2013 for mention

Jesus wept!!!

I don't want us to digress from the discuss, but can we not question the man management of the Big Boss Stephen Keshi? Can't he at least talk to Yobo? I only wish the team all the best of luck..

I share the same view with you. But I don't like how Keshi is stylishly phasing Yobo out

Captain Joseph Yobo is again missing in Stephen Keshi’s squad for a packed schedule in June while Emmanuel Emenike returns to the side after his injury as well as Kalu Uche

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has invited 30 players to prosecute the team’s jumbo schedule between the end of May and mid-July, in which about 10 matches loom.

The African champions have a high-profile friendly against CONCACAF champions Mexico in Houston, Texas, USA on the last day of May, before two World Cup qualifying matches in Nairobi and Windhoek that come before the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup tournament in Brazil.

Nigeria play Tahiti, Uruguay and Spain in Brazil but will play two more games if they advance to the knock-out stage, before returning to Africa for a 2014 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Cote d’Ivoire.

Usual suspects Vincent Enyeama, Mikel Obi, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Ahmed Musa and Victor Moses are called, as well as dark horses John Ogu, Michael Babatunde and Anthony Ujah, while midfield ace Kalu Uche returns after 16 months in the international wilderness.

Top scorer of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations, Emmanuel Emenike, back from injury, returns to the fold.

There are four goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and 11 strikers.

The delegation of 12 home-based players and technical/backroom staff will depart Abuja for the training camp in Nuremberg, Germany on May 15 while the overseas-based professionals are expected to join the team in Germany as their various Leagues come to an end.

Players in Russia, Ukraine and Norway may only join the team for the matches against Kenya and Namibia, and for the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament.

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel); Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland FC, Nigeria)

Defenders: Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Elderson Echiejile (FC Braga, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Ebenezer Odunlami (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria); Benjamin Francis (Heartland FC, Nigeria); Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria); Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria)

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Fegor Ogude (Valerenga FC, Norway); John Ogu (Academica de Coimbra, Portugal); Reuben Gabriel (Kano Pillars, Nigeria); Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Emeka Ezeh (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia); Michael Babatunde (Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine); Nnamdi Oduamadi (AS Varese 1910, Italy); Anthony Ujah (FC Cologne, Germany); Kalu Uche (Kasimpasa, Turkey); Gomo Onduku (Sharks FC, Nigeria); Obinna Nwachukwu (Heartland FC, Nigeria); Gambo Mohammed (Kano Pillars, Nigeria)

The split between two former co-label owners of Mohits Records; D’Banj and Don Jazzy, will be a year old in few weeks time. Their going-apart is still one of the most talked about in the Nigerian music industry.

Even almost a year after, people still talk about their split like it happened yesterday. Both parties have floated their own music labels: Mavin Records and DB Records; Don Jazzy and D’Banj respectively and have moved on with their lives.

At the AY Show held last night in Lagos, while answering questions on the red carpet, Don Jazzy confessed that he missed D’Banj.

The Delta State multi-award winning beats maker said, “D’Banj is doing well wherever he is. You’re putting words in my mouth; yes, but of course, I miss him.”

Nigerian entertainers once more proved their worth as trail blazers on the continent as Answers Africa listed Tuface, Banky W, D’Banj and P-Square among Africa’s ten wealthiest artistes.

Banky W was listed number 9, 2Face Idibia on 7th position, D’Banj came 3rd while P-Square was placed 2nd after Senegalese singer, Youssou N’Dour, who topped the list.

About their earnings, Africa Answers wrote that P Square makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville, which is located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a 3- year deal with Globacom; a Nigerian telecommunications company as brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.

D’banj, they said, made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a TV station to star on his own reality show called the Koko Mansion. His Atlanta crib was estimated to worth $1.5 million and he reportedly charges on the upside of $100000 per show currently.

Tuface, who just recently painted the city of Dubai red with his exquisite and exclusive wedding, reportedly has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a night club in Nigeria just to name a few.

For Banky W, Answers Africa wrote: “His talent in music has made him one of the richest African musicians. He has been a brand ambassador for Estisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung products in the west African nation.

Out of his generous heart, Banky W has started off Mr capable foundation; an education charity organisation with the aim to aid in the education of children from poor families.”

Other Africans on the list are Joseph Mayanja popularly known by his stage name as Joe Chameleon or Jose Chameleone from Uganda (10), South African singer/Trumpeter Hugh Masekela (, Fally Ipupa from DR Congo (6), Salif Keita from Mali (5), Kofi Olomide also from DR Congo (4) and Senegalese singer/percussionist, Youssou N’Dour at the top of the exclusive list.

Ogboni Ekun!!!