He has already collaborated with the king of Afrobeat, Femi Kuti, now he's about to collaborate with the king of Juju music, King Sunny Ade. Wizkid has also unveiled part of the track list of his highly anticipated album which will soon be released

Barely two weeks after crashing his Porsche Panamera, Wizkid has taken delivery of a new one. He posted the picture to his instagram with the caption: ‘BLESSED!!!’ visit www.tmaqtalk..com to view pictures... sorry dont no wnt wrong with d netwrk pictures are not updating here....

Actress Toyin Aimakhu and her boo, actor Adeniyi Johnson will have their court wedding on Monday July 8th at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry. It will be a small, intimate wedding with only a few family and friends invited. Their wedding reception will hold at Oriental Hotel. Congrats to them!
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His real name is Olumide Adegbulu but he is popularly referred to as Olu Maintain. An accomplished artiste, the Yahooze crooner, is one of the most extravagant artistes in Nigeria. In this interview, he opens up on his lavish lifestyle and the entertainment industry -


Olu Maintain speaks it high time he get married in an interview..

it right to describe 2012 as your comeback year?
I think that will be a fair assessment because prior to 2012, l had some level of hiatus locally for about two and a half years. Last year, I redefined my brand and it was very refreshing to test the waters and reaffirm that the brand is still so much in demand. It was a year that defined the second phase of my career and I see myself as starting over again.
What do you mean by ‘the second phase’ of your career?
The first phase lasted for about 14 years. Then, Olu Maintain evolved from Maintain, the group, to Olu Maintain, the solo artiste that has seen it all and done it all. When you are in that state of mind where psychologically, you see yourself not being challenged any longer, it becomes difficult to have the hunger to do more.

That was why in 2012, I decided to try another genre of music; another image and path in my career. I was overwhelmed that it worked. That has inspired me to look at myself as one who has given enough to the industry and who has more to offer. Therefore, it is a new beginning, another phase of the journey for me.
Why did you choose to be active only internationally in the last two and a half years?
That was not by choice. If I give you a rundown of my activities since the Yahooze album dropped in 2007, it is remarkable to see how quickly time flies. After the album was released in May 2007, I was on tour in Nigeria from that time until 2008 when I came up with the Kamakazi video. In 2009, I toured America for the first time and I visited 35 states. In 2010, I toured almost all the countries in Europe and in 2011, I started recording again. In September 2011, the Nawti audio was released and in January 2012, the video came out and the rest is history. Therefore, there was no time I sat down doing nothing.

You mean the emergence of new artistes in the industry did not force you to beat a retreat and restrategise?
I see the Nigerian music industry as one that is saturated but very uncompetitive. How do I explain an Olu Maintain that has been quiet for some years and only for him to come out with a music video in 2012? This is unarguably the best video in the country ever. That means that I saw what a lot that people were not doing and I capitalised on it. The industry is growing but it is not developing.

Why did you have to do a collabo with foreign artistes, is it that you cannot hold it down on your own?
To start with, the collabo between Olivia and I was purely circumstantial, it was not by choice. I met her at an industry party in Los Angeles by the producer of the Nawti video, Naomi Smith and we took it from there— courtesy her producer, Jerry Wonder. He is one of the best hands in the industry in America. That was how the track ‘Hypnotise me’ was born and Jerry wonder also facilitated my collaboration with Fatman Scoop, an American hip-hop star. So, my collaborations were circumstantial and as a result of me being at the right place at the right time. It was not something I set out to do or part of my agenda.
Having watched the Nawti video, it is very hard to believe there was no sexual chemistry between you and the video vixen
No comment but the beauty about my personality is that I can be overwhelming because I have a persuasive and likable personality. When I work with anybody, I like to establish a relationship outside work.
You raised the bar for yourself with Yahooze; do you think you can match that?
I am not going to match it, I will surpass it. Living up to it is not an achievement but surpassing it is the beginning of achievement. A DJ once told me that the only competition I have is me.

With your years of absence, don’t you think you have lost your place in the industry especially with the emergence of young artistes?
The truth about it is that the industry is my wife, I am married to it. I know what to tell my wife anytime I feel like making love to her. Other people are dating the industry and because I am married to it, I understand her language so I can make her dance to my tune when I so desire. You just wait and see what my new album. It is a ten tracker and each letter stands for a song.
Is there a possibility of Maintain regrouping?
Nature has a funny way of taking its natural course; I would not deem anything impossible. If it is nature’s calling and if God says we would come back, who am I to say no? But for the next four quarters, I already have my plans defined and if Maintain is going to do something, it will have to be in the future and not this year.

When will marriage come?
Olu Maintain has come of age; I am closer to 40 now, single and with no child. Before now, my career has been my wife and companion and that makes it necessary for me to start prioritising. It will be a safe assumption now to say I am seeking for something that is missing in my life. There is no woman in my life now but I am working towards it. I just want my woman to love me and love what I do. I am not attaching any physical attributes to it because that eventually will go away. It’s better to fall in love with someone because that lasts forever. My parents have been married for 43 years.

Apart from music, do you do other things?
Yes. How do you think I have sustained my lavish lifestyle? That is why people attribute my lifestyle to all sorts of negative things. What they don’t know is that I surround myself with friends that are not in my industry and that shows I have been able to sustain my fortune. I respect my colleagues but I don’t have any close friend in the industry. My best friend is a chartered accountant and a bank manager

Don’t you think your lifestyle is too loud?
It is a part of me. I still like to blow, shine, stand out in a crowd and that is with some level of affluence. Besides, it is required for my profession. For instance, when I dress, I do loud colours and really that is just my person, and being an entertainer makes it mandatory for me to be flashy. I like to glow, bling and dress flamboyantly because I am not a conservative in any way.

I read somewhere you still live in a rented apartment…
It is false because I have tenants. How can I be collecting rent and still live in a rented apartment? By the special grace of God, I own the place where we are having this interview and many more.

So how much is Olu worth?
Olu will be rich for the rest of his life and that is by default. I cannot go broke for the next generation to come. I have planted enough for my next generation to benefit from. That is as a result of being prudent and making wise decisions in my choice of investments and circle of friends.
The Nawti video for instance cost a lot of money. It is the only Nigerian video that has 16 looks. Most Nigerian videos have four or five, which costs an average of $20,000 or $25,000 . So for a 16-look video, do the arithmetic.

How do you relax when you are not making music?
I love to stay in my home. I do not drink, smoke, or go clubbing. I only club when I am being hosted. I watch TV and I like to travel also. My persona is a completely misunderstood one. Contrary to what people think, I am a very warm person. I am Cancerian. so naturally I have a large heart and that is misinterpreted because I am an artist

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Fat Joe, real names Joseph Cartagena, was said to have made about $3.3 million in the period under review and the 42-year-old rapper faced the possibility of up to two years in prison after pleading guilty in 2 counts of failing to file with the Internal Revenue Service.

However, the guys has been using part of his money to do some community service to the benefit of ordinary people. Because of this, the court received about 60 letters on his behalf, including one from Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, who cited Fat Joe's efforts to donate computers to local schools.

Fat Joe also apologized to his family and friends, saying he let them down. He saidhis 6-year-old daughter was being taunted in school by her classmates who told her that her father is going to jail.

"There was a lot going on in the years that I didn't file my taxes, but it was my responsibility," he admitted.

His income came from three companies, including Somerville, N.J.-based Terror Squad Production Inc and Miramar Music Touring, which he owned.

Can this ever happen in Nigeria? Do Naija artiste even pay tax at all?
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Aerialist Nik Wallenda near the end of his quarter mile walk over the Little Colorado River Gorge in northeastern Arizona on Sunday, June 23, 2013.
Wallenda performed the stunt on a 2-inch-thick steel cable, 1,500 feet above the river on the Navajo Nation near the Grand Canyon. He took just more than 22 minutes, pausing and crouching twice as winds whipped around him and the rope swayed.
“Thank you Lord. Thank you for calming that cable, God,” he said about 13 minutes into the walk.
Wallenda didn’t wear a harness and stepped slowly and steady throughout, murmuring prayers to Jesus almost constantly along the way. He jogged and hopped the last few steps
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this is what a friend calls “very madt guy”… this cute looking Brazilian dude is so eager to be a dog so he pays for a plastic surgery with his own money, hoping he can become the first "Dogman" in the world
Nothing we no go see for this world..
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Popular Nollywood star Emeka Ike is in serious scandal as we learnt, he may go to jail if he fails to rectified the issue as soon as possible.

The controversial former AGN president, we learnt is involved in a bounced cheque scandal that we learnt, may take a jury to get him out.

As the story goes, the actor who received a chieftaincy title in Egbonike, Anambra State and was recently made a Sports Ambassador for the newly launch project ‘RHYTHM and PLAY’ is in serious scandal, but this time, not in Nollywood nor power struggle, but a scam act that involves footballers.
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One of Nigeria's best music producers and composers, Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel is down with kidney failure and needs about N15million for a kidney transplant in India. A donor has been found, he just needs the money for the procedure.

He's been battling with this ailment for a while but only now reaching out to well meaning Nigerians to help him raise the money needed for the treatment.

For those who would like to help, please donate to his account:
Babatunde Okungbowa. UBA - 1015075120. Thanks
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There have been speculations for months now that Ghanaian footballer and Chelsea star Michael Essien is married to his publicist, Akosua Puni, a report they both never denied or confirmed. The report was regarded as mere speculation until last week Friday when Akosua introduced herself as Mrs Akosua Puni Essien at a cocktail charity event - Game Of Hope - organized by Michael Essien.

Akosua was in charge of the event and everyone who worked with her referred to her as Mrs Essien. The Ghanaian showbiz personality and socialite is also the head of the Michael Essien Foundation.

Michael and Akosua had a child together shortly after his relationship with Nadia Buari ended a few years back, though the football star has never acknowledged being married and does not wear a ring.

He has three kids from two different women.
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Since her break-up with her record label Knight House, she has been on the low. The singer was just signed on to continue being the ambassador for Soul mate Hair care products.The deal is rumored to be in the range of 5 Million Naira. Congrats to her if it true.....
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One of Nigeria's foremost rappers Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper is currently at war with his label, YSG Ent - recently discovered to be a division Young Shall Grow Motors company, led by Obiora Obianodo, his the first son of Chief Vincent Obianodo, the MD of Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd.
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R&B singer Praiz is the latest artiste to join the MTN family as an ambassador.

Though the details of the deal are not known, the singer looked visibly happy as he signed the deal.
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Imo Hotels, Owerri, building where Owerri Urban Customary Court is situated, was yesterday submerged with flood lead to cancellation of the day’s proceedings.

The flood came on the heels of a torrential rain experienced which lasted for several hours on Monday.

The flood was said to have been caused by tampering of the top soil by the contractor handling a government project in the premises.
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UNILAG students are accusing him of collecting N500k from them for a show and not showing up. I know Wizkid collects about N2m per show, so this N500k he supposedly collected is kinda strange.

Both parties can't really talk about the case for now because it's a police matter, but hopefully after they settle, we will find out what really happened.
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Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun debunks claims that started spreading last week of his alleged wedding preparation with Oba Elegushi’s daughter, Funke Sofowora
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King of High life, Flavour N’abania is currently preparing for his U.S Tour 2013 and ready to thrill anticipating fans across the United States. The tour is presented by Big A Entertainment and African Muzik Magazine, two entities committed to promoting African Music outside the borders of Africa.

Get ready to jam with Flavour and his live band as they perform new banging tracks fresh off his latest album “Blessed”. The tour dates are as follows: July 5th Dallas Texas, July 6th Houston Texas, July 12th Maryland and finally July 13th in New York. Continue...

The official sponsors of the tour are Arik Airlines, Axxess and Not Just Ok. For more information follow the movement on twitter @bigaent @africanmuzikmag
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What you don't know is that after highest paid entertainers Psquare,iyanya is the second crooner to be paid such a whooping amount to be branded by any corporate institute.

Hot-sexy-smoking Iyanyan was branded as Mtn ambassador for one year for the sum of..N60million!
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The nominees for the 2013 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) have been unveiled with over 60 nominees tearing it out this year.

The list showcases 34 categories covering music, movies, entrepreneurship and entertainment journalism.

Olamide leads the list with four nods for ’Best Album of the Year‘, ‘Best Rap act of the Year‘, ‘Best New Video’ and ‘Best Indigenous Artiste/Group‘. The rapper released his second album ‘YBNL‘ in late 2012.

An interesting category to look at is the ‘Best New Act’ which fields newcomers Sean Tizzle, Ketchup, Seyi Shay, Burna Boy, Ajebutter22 and Dammy Krane.

The awards will hold on September 1, 2013 in New York. Online voting begins on June 28.

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Timaya Upgrade – Timaya
Obo – Davido
YBNL – Olamide
Empire Mates State Of Mind – Eme
Son of a Carpenter – Brymo
R&BW – Banky W
HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Kukere – Iyanya
This Year – Jaywon
Kokoma – K9
Like To Party – Burna Boy
Limpopo – Kcee
Beat Of Life (Samba) – Sarz Ft Wizkid

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
Sean Tizzle
Ketchup
Seyi Shay
Burna Boy
Ajebutter22
Dammy Krane

GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Frank Edwards
Onos
Monique
Funke Akinokun
Sammy Okposo
B.O.U.Q.U.I

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Praiz
Banky
Wizkid
Iyanya
Davido
Wande Coal
BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
Olamide
Jesse Jagz
Ice Prince
Vector
Phyno
Ruggedman

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Spellz
Masterkraft
Chopstix
Sarz
Shizzi
Fliptyce

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Tonight – Burna Boy (Directed By Mex)
Sisi Eko – Dare Ft Flavour (Directed By Mark Hofmeyr)
Skibo- Solid Star (Directed By Clarence Peters)
Ghetto – Shank (Directed By Patrick Ellis)
Voice Of The Streets – Olamide (Directed By Mattmax)
Oliver Twist – Dbanj (Directed By Sesan)
MOST PROMISING MALE ACT TO WATCH
Sugar Boyz
K9
Bular
Black Magic
Endia
MAN
Yung L

MOST PROMISING FEMALE ACT TO WATCH
Aramide
Oyinkansola
Lola Rae
Emma Nyra
Kimani
Aura
Lil Miss Miss
Niyola

EASTERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Camp Mulla
Fally Ipupa
K’naan
Navio
Radio & Weasel
P Unit
WESTERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Sakordie
Toofan
Efya
R2bees
Magic System
Viviane Candid

SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Tear Gas
Aka
Zahara
The Very Best
Dama Do Bling
Zone Fam

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE
Lil’ Simz
Fuze Odg
Stylzz
Sean Czar
Tolumide
JJC

BEST INDIGENOUS ARTISTE/GROUP
Flavour
Olamide
Timaya
Jaywon
Kcee
Reminisce
BEST COLLABO
Tony Montana- Naeto C Ft Dbanj
Bottom Belle – Omawumi Ft Flavour
Emi Ni – Chidinma Ft Suspect & Illbliss
Ghost Mode – Phyno Ft Olamide
Baddest Boy – E.M.E
Without My Heart – Tiwa Savage Ft Don Jazzy

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN FILM
Oc Ukeje (Alan Poza)
Femi Jacobs (The Meeting)
Bimbo Manuel (Hereos and Zereos)
Ali Nuhu (Confusion Na Wa)
Hakeem Kazim (Last Flight to Abuja)
Mike Ezuruonye (Friendly Scorpion)

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN FILM
Joke Muyiwa (Ayitale)
Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
Uche Jumbo (Mrs Somebody)
Genevieve Nnaji (Dr. Bello)
Omotola Ekeinde (Last Flight to Abuja)
Mercy Johnson (Fazebook Babes)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FILM
Ali Nuhu (Blood and Henna)
Jide Kosoko (The Meeting)
Gabriel Afolayan (Hereos & Zereos)
Jim Iyke (Last Flight to Abuja)
Oc Ukeje (Confusion Na Wa)
Alfred Atungu (Twin Sword)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN FILM
Ebbe Bassey (Dr. Bello)
Belinda Effah (Kokomma)
Tunde Aladese (Confusion Na Wa)
Nse Etim Ikpe (Kiss & Tell)
Oge Okoye (Fazebook Babes)
Tonto Dike (My Life My Damage)

BEST FILM DIRECTOR
Charles Novia (Alan Poza)
John Uche (Bianca)
Niji Akanni (Hereos and Zereos)
Tunde Kelani (Maami)
Kenneth Gyang (Confusion Na Wah)
Ifeanyi Ogbonna (Fazebook Babes)

BEST PICTURE (FILM PRODUCER)
Confusion Na Wah
Last Flight to Abuja (Obi Emelonye)
The Meeting (Rita Dominic)
Hereos and Zereos
The Twin Sword
Alan Poza

BEST TV SHOW
Jara
Moments W/Mo
Project Fame
Sunrise Daily – Channels TV
Nigerian Idol
Big Brother Africa
PAN AFRICAN ACTOR
Chris Attoh (Single & Married)
Frank Arthus (Heart of A Wife)
Majid Michel (The Grooms Bride)
Thomas Gumede (Otelo Burning)
David Mapane (Taxi Cop)
John Dumelo (Letters to My Mother)

PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS
Yvonne Okoro (The Contract)
Nadia Buari (Single & Married)
Yvonne Nelson (Single & Married)
Mbufung Seikeh (Ninah’s Dowry)
Matshepo Maleme (A Million Colours)
Nolwazi Shange (Otelo Burning)

WORLD DJ
DJ Xclusive (Lagos)
DJ Tunez (NYC)
DJ Sose (Lagos)
DJ Ttb (Abuja)
DJ Spinall (Lagos)
DJ Bayo (UK)

Best Comedian
Senator
Bovi
Basket Mouth
Emeka Smith
Seyi Law
I Go Die
Entertainment Promoter
Shekpe Knights
Big A
Bigmoose Ent
Stronghold Ent
Coko Bar
Empire Entertainment

RADIO ON AIR/TV PERSONALITY
Yaw – Wazobia
Freeze – Coolfm
Tolu – Nigeria Info
Ajebo – Naija Fm
Gbemi – The Beat FM
Toke Makinde – Rhythm Fm

TV PERSONALITY
Denrele
Adams
Labi Layori
Dolapo Oni
Uti Nwachukwu
Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere

ENTERTAINMENT BLOG
Notjustok
360nobs
Linda Ikeji
Bellanaija
Ndani Tv
Factory78
ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE
Gaga (YSG Entertainment)
Ibaka TV
Tony Nwakolor (1805)
Ubi Franklin (Made Men Music)
Jason Njoku (Irokotv)
Eric Idiahi (Spinlet)
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Dayo Okeniyi
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Emmanuel Akintunde
Nonso Anozie
David Oyelowo

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Ashley Madekwe
Caroline Chikezie
Hope Olaide Wilson
Adepero Oduye
Judi Shekoni....
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