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The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was as an enigmatic artiste who used his musician to fight bad governance.

Governor Ambode stated this during the inauguration of the ‘Liberation Statue’ in honour of Fela, erected at Allen Roundabout in Ikeja.

Gov. Ambode said apart from challenging people to free their minds of all inhibitions and actualise their true potential, the late music icon voluntarily turned his back on a life of comfort and privilege.

He said, “The phenomenon that the world knows as Fela was deeply rooted in the evolution of Lagos State. The story of music, art, entertainment and tourism in Lagos and Nigeria cannot be told without an eloquent mention of the Abami eda.

“On this day, October 15, which would have been Fela’s 79th birthday, the government and people of Lagos State celebrate Fela with the inauguration of this ‘Liberation Statue.’

It has been 20 years since he passed on, but the memories he left us with remain evergreen. Today we celebrate a man who voluntarily turned his back on a life of comfort and privilege, and took up his saxophone as a weapon to fight for the liberation of our people from neo-colonialism and bad governance.



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Top 5 Nigeria Professional Boxers That Will Surely Break Floyd Mayweather Unbeaten Spell


Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have been able to defeat Connor McGregor in a Disrespectful manner but there are some Nigerian ‘boxers’ we are sure will give the American boxer a run for his money.

Here’s the Top 5 Nigerian Professional ‘boxers’ Mayweather would stand no chance against.

. Sen. Dino Malaye
. Davido
. Saheed Osupa
. .Oritsefemi


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The Nigeria Music Industry is moving very fast. The trends come and go, new talents emerges everyday, and old musicians think of new ways to stay relevant.

If you are a musician in this volatile business, then you have to master the art of change. A good number of Nigerian musicians have been able to pull it off while some others have been too slow to handle it. There are certain others who had their big breaks but failed to leverage on it consistently until they really got to the height of their careers.


They released hit songs, got really popular, and then just as fast as they made it, dropped back to the ‘upcoming list.’ For some, they just lost their lucky streaks and for others, they relaxed a little too much by failing to even release songs.


You’ll certainly agree with me that the following Nigerian musicians ‘blew’ and then suddenly became upcoming all over again.

Ice Prince

Gone are the days where girls were screaming ‘TeanZamani.’ For some reason, Ice prince and his wonderful hits are no more. Unlike Brymo, Ice prince had more than one hit song. From ‘Aboki’, to ‘Oleku’, ‘I swear’, ‘More’, and so many really thrilling tracks. Even the one he did with music veteran, Sunny Nneji’ was wonderful. Alas, 2017 and he seems to be completely forgotten. For some reason, his 2016 songs didn’t do well and we haven’t heard anything new from him since then.

Chidinma


The wonders of being a winner of Project Fame West Africa are immense. You get a recording contract, get exposure, a brand new car, and get a sudden pay out in millions of Naira. However, none of these things has helped Chidinma remain in the limelight. Her name isn’t forgotten as she has been in the media. She has however not been on our tv screens or radio stations well enough for us to hear her. Her last few songs have been poor and she appears to have given up. We’re hoping she releases something soon enough before she fades into oblivion completely.

Brymo

Brymo came into the spotlight out of nowhere and he stole our hearts in an instant. Olawale Ashimi, better known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer. Unfortunately, he hasn’t really been worthy of that status since. Formally Signed under Chocolate City, he has released a few albums that haven’t really done well. If you have the average Nigerian about Brymo, they’ll probably only remember him because of his track ‘Ara’ which was released as far back as far back as 2011. In fact, that was his first track under Chocolate City. What’s happening?


9ice

We can all agree that 9ice has had his fair share of popularity. He has also stayed in the industry long enough. Somewhere at the peak of his career, he decided to use his fame and goodwill to pursue his other dream which just happened to be politics. We do hope that is working out for him somehow. What we know, however, is that his attempts at coming back hasn’t just worked well. Let’s hope he pulls back up in good time or we’ll just have to add him to our list of past wonders.


Rudi Omo Ibile

Abiola Babatunde Afeez with d stage name RUDY OMOIBILE is the crooner of LONI LOMA DELEYIN a song that receive a massive acceptance from the Nigeria community after which he release another Hit Song Titled PATE obo early last year. Even though PATE OBO is a very dirty song that doesn't stop it from making a massive wave in the Nigeria Industry when release early 2016. Rudi Omo Ibile is also popular for track like SHINAA, KIKI (THICK) and so on.

He is being managed by STREET TUNEZ ENTERTAINMENT But ever since the release of PATE obo the Nigeria listeners have been asking questions about the where about of RUDI OMO IBILE.

News From ::: https://www.urbanng.com/2017/10/top-nigerian-musicians-that-blew-and-went-back-upcoming-artists.html?m=1

The hot Naked pictures of an unnamed Nigerian lady regarded as a 'slay queen' has gone viral on social media after she purportedly uploaded them.

She use the tip of her finger to cover her nip*les but she still get the attention of social media users which is actually what she planned.

Everyone have been dropping flirty comments and hustling to unravel her identity.

Some people are even requesting for her contact while some are blasting her for such an explicit picture.


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Policemen attached to the Area G Police Command, Lagos State have arrested one Saka Akonda for impregnating his step-daughter, 13.

Akonda 36, a furniture maker, residing at Obawole, Iju, Lagos State, was arrested following a complaint filed by the girl’s paternal uncle.

Akonda, who was dragged before the Magistrate Court in Ogba, said he is “in love” with the firl.
He expressed shocked that the police could arrest him, even after he had settled the matter amicably with the girl’s biological father.

Akonda, a father of two, said he has accepted responsibility for the underage girl’s pregnancy, stressing that he was willing and ready to take good care of her.

He said: “Everything would have been okay, but it’s the girl’s father’s brother that is causing problem.
"He was the person that encouraged the girl’s father to arrest me. Even when my wife said we should abort the girl’s pregnancy, I kicked against it.

“I was afraid for her life. I don’t want her to die. I have been sponsoring the girl’s education since my wife came with her to my house.

“Her father appreciated my effort on the girl.”
Akonda said the police officer that arrested him requested the sum of N50,000 to settle the case with the girl’s father, but that he could only raise N10,000.

He said: “Right now I’m begging the girl’s father to remember that I had been caring for the girl for long. Most times, her father doesn’t care for her.”
Akonda said his wife left him after he was arrested by the police.

The girl’s uncle, Oladele Rasheed, 52, a driver, said the girl’s mother left his brother’s house five years ago to marry Akonda.
Rasheed said: “The man who impregnated the little girl married my brother’s wife.

“The woman abandoned her husband to go and live with this useless man, who has impregnated mother and daughter.

“I want the law to take its due course and punish him for his wickedness.

Even if my elder brother backtracks on this matter, I shall not. I would see this case to the end.”



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Renowned Itsekiri historian, Pa. Johnson Oritsegbubemi Sunday Ayomike a.k.a, Pa. J.O.S. is dead.

The former Chairman of Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILO, the apex Itsekiri Social Cultural body, died in Warri, the Delta State capital, Wednesday night at a private hospital.

The deceased younger brother, Joe Ayomike, who confirmed the passage in a terse statement said, “The former leader of Itsekiri apex socio-cultural umbrella body, Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, is dead.”

“Pa J O S Ayomike passed on peacefully in a Warri private hospital at about 9pm today Wednesday 4th October, 2017. He was aged 90 on April 7th, 2017”.


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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers

1. Social crusader and maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, otherwise known as Charly Boy, has dragged the FCT Police command before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja over harassment meted out on him and members of OurMumuDonDo and Concerned Nigerians during the resume or resign protests.
Oputa is seeking a N500m redress for the infringement of his fundamental rights.

2. The naira recorded a marginal gain on Wednesday, closing at 363 per United States dollar.
The local currency had closed at 364/dollar on Tuesday, up from 365/dollar recorded on Friday.

3. The Senate on Wednesday launched an investigation into the corruption allegations against the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

The decision was taken after Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial district, Hamman Misau informed the Upper Legislative Chamber on the attack he suffered from the Nigeria police after he accused the IGP of diverting huge sums of money.

4. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and his cabal, of stealing funds from the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to fund his 2019 presidential campaign.

Fani-Kayode in a tweet on Wednesday evening alleged that Ibe Kachikwu does not appreciate the fact that to Buhari and his tiny cabal of ethnic supremacists pillaging 26 billion USD from the Northern (sorry “Nigerian”) National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is nothing.

5. The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu.
He is to be brought before the committee on November 7 to answer questions in connection with a petition by the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience.

6. The Central Bank of Nigeria has recovered over N50bn excess charges imposed by banks on their customers.

7. No fewer than 17 persons lost their lives after a boat ferrying around 60 passengers capsized on River Niger in Kebbi State.

The National Emergency Management (NEMA) said on Wednesday that the incident occurred after the boat smashed into a tree trunk in the rain-swollen River Niger.

8. The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that nothing will stop the state governor, Nyesom Wike from winning his re-election bid in 2019.


Full details : https://www.urbanng.com/2017/10/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-october-3-2017.html?m=1

A friend to the late Tagbo, the young man who died on his birthday and was allegedly abandoned by super star Davido and his crew has blasted the singer.

Tagbo’s friend, identified as Uthman Oluwadamilola, said ‘autopsy will reveal the truth’.
Oluwadamilola further shared photos of Tagbo with Davido and his car which was abandoned.
He wrote, “I don’t want to believe this story because you are mature to know your limit and this is not the first time hanging out with @davidoofficial.
“@tagb0 please wake up and tell us the true story. I won’t believe until I see u no more.
“I can’t see someone like you in my entire life, you don’t look down on anyone, Bleep fame and any fucking shit attached, tag we got plans nd now all is gone.

"RIP! But this is not the right time. I won’t feel till now until I need you as I will always do anyone who said ‘na too much alcohol or whatever.’
“Almighty God will throw sorrow in their family life and they will die early death insshallah, because no be today even thou you drank anything it your birthday no one is right to blame you, f*ck fake friends#lessonlearned

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See what a facebook user said about the great Musical Prophet "Fela Anikulapo Kuti"

If LAGOS as a music hub was an Igbo land!

Would FELA have been HYPED to be a LEGEND?

When Igbo's never heard nor experienced his works even when he lived?

When igbos were celebrating Bright Chimezie , Osadebe etc?

Think about it!

FELA is a Yoruba Legend!

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The Nigeria Music Scene has always been a very vibrant one. That has always be the case, even before the Nigeria got her independence from Great Britain back in 1960.

It had an active social culture. Buoyed by her multicultural heritage, there has always been a democracy of verities sounds. As is to be expected, all the different tribes and ethnic groups have their peculiar styles of music.

As it is in other countries, Many of these genres of music are distinguished by the kind of instruments that are used to make them. For example, Highlife music requires Horns and Guitars, while Fuji Music requires Drums but it has been modernise by the likes of K1, Pasuma and the likes and some other musical elements has been added.

Nigeria Artist like Flavour and Runtown are currently propagating the gospel of highlife around the world even though it has been modified in several ways. Highlife is said to have originated from Ghana but it was popularised in Nigeria by artistes like Osita Osadebe, Victor Uwaifo, Victor Olaiya, among others. It still has mass appeal, and both the young and old find pleasure in moving to its rhythm.

It must however be noted that many of these genres of music have evolved over time, and successive generations have left their different imprimaturs on them, so much that some of them now sound differently from what they used to be. The kind of fuji music that can be heard on the streets of Lagos today is different from what it used to sound like about 50 years ago. Fuji is now more sophisticated and diversified. It is also interesting to note that the origin of fuji can be traced back to the 1960s, which means that genre of music is about the same age with Nigeria. Some of the prominent proponents of fuji making waves today are K1 de Ultimate, Pasuma, Saheed Osupa, Adewale Ayuba, Obesere. However, some of the new generation music artistes, such as Olamide, Wizkid, 9ice, Reekado Banks, among others, borrow heavily from fuji.


Read More!! https://www.urbanng.com/2017/10/nigerian-music-then-and-now.html?m=1

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The Manchester clubs continued to lead the way in the Premier League, City and United both winning this weekend, while Tottenham kept pace by overpowering Huddersfield and Liverpool lost ground in a draw with Newcastle.
Here are 5 things learnt from the English Premier League this weekend:

1: Man City now look like a Guardiola team

Many English football fans struggled to suppress their glee last season when Pep Guardiola’s hugely anticipated first campaign as Manchester City manager ended with the damp squib of a third-place finish after heavy defeats against such relative underdogs as Everton and Leicester City. But the dominant nature of City’s 1-0 win at reigning champions Chelsea this ......

2: Kane a joy and a worry for Spurs

England’s Harry Kane is scoring goals for fun for Tottenham Hotspur at the moment, with his double in a 4-0 win against Huddersfield taking his tally to 13 for September for club and country....


3: Magical Sanchez back in favour

With just hours left before the transfer deadline, it appeared certain Alexis Sanchez had played his last game for Arsenal. Sanchez was desperate to join Manchester City and, after refusing to sign a new contract, the Chile forward had finally forced Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to consider selling him. But the deal fell through, putting Sanchez in the difficult position of having to return to Arsenal. ...


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The Oyo state Government has ordered the immediate closure of Agodi Zoological Gardens over the killing of an attendant by one of the lions in the zoo.
A statement issued by the Executive Secretary, Bureau of Investment Promotion, Mr Yinka Fatoki, in Ibadan on Saturday said that the decision was to safeguard the lives of patrons.

It added that government had also taken the decision based on a report received from AM & C, the company managing the zoo.
The statement read, “One of the lions at the zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Mr Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa."

“Oyekunle was reported to have later died from injuries sustained from the incident.”
It said that the lions have been evacuated pending further investigations.

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An Instagram User with the handle "@Cuterizey" called the Actress and the beautiful Wife of the Nigeria Superstar 2Baba out on Instagram by calling her "Goat"

But Annie don't let it go by returning to the user account and return the word "Goat".

More Pictures : https://www.urbanng.com/2017/09/annie-idibia-blast-instagram-user-calling-her-goat.html?m=1

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3. FANS PRESSURE

I met an artiste on Instagram within the week who was privately seeking for my professional advice on his next move. He made mention that the move is
being countered by his fans. He went on to explain that he believes dropping a new song would be more beneficial but his fans are asking for a video to his previous track. He then asked for my advice, whether to please his fans or not.

This got me asking him some series of questions as I know every single move to be taken is predetermined by some factors like the level of the artiste, how far the music in question (that uthe fans are requesting for a video) went, etc. Then with the answer he gave me I offered my advice.

This is business, in business you'll definitely need to please your fans but a times what is best is to surprise them. Be sure you're making the right moves. Don't make moves basically because it'll please your fans. Make moves only because it will help boost your career.


4. COLLEAGUE'S PRESSURE

Same is applicable to pressure from colleagues. Every artiste represents a particular brand. A times I see a clique of friends making similar moves because they often share same ideas and indirectly compete with each other.

This is totally wrong. You can't be sneezing because your colleague sneezed. Everyone is on a different root. Sex tape, faking ones death, etc might work for some artistes all because their brands accommodates such but not for everyone.

Be sure you're making calculated moves. Don't ever make a move because a neighbour made same move...

Pt.1 : http://www.urbanng.com/2017/09/what-you-should-never-do-as-up-and-coming-artist-1.html?m=1

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According to this Facebook user who goes by the name Wfb Prince Abidogun, he has come out to use Adekunle Gold , FALZ and Simi's matter as a joke.
See what he posted on facebook....


I wanted to Exclude Adekunle Gold in my Album to avoid Question - Simi.
But she couldn't because she will feel bad not including her Husband in her album whereas he included her in his.... and again she was able to exclude FALZ not even thinking of all their Chemistry. But remembered Adekunle Gold because they both did NO FORGET, not realising FALZ is a soldier and he can Fire The 2 of them, Adekunle Gold has even confirmed it his Temptation song, Ore mi soldier he get gun, to ba lo no I don die....... lol

College graduation is finally over, and you are about to enter the Real-world you have always dreamed, your first workplace, not to mention bombarding a number of job hunting websites, LinkedIn, industry job boards, or other mediums to land you the first ever job.

But let’s not forget you are yet to pass the interview phase. Remember, an interview after the graduation is quite different as compared to the interviews you have given for on-campus jobs or internships.


1. Replying, and not listening to what the interviewer says

At the start of an interview, some interviewers follow the strategy of throwing a 2-minute speech regarding the company profile and other introductory information before providing you the chance to respond. This is the chance you need to capture, take notes and focus on every word they say.
In order to show affirmation to the interviewer, some candidates like to respond to everything he/she says. However, this can also make the interviewer feel that you aren’t really listening, rather you just like the sound of your own voice. Also, there is a high chance that by repeated commenting you might miss something crucial the interviewer has just stated.
It’s better to listen closely to everything the interviewer has to say, you can respond if the professional ask you a question or when there is a natural or prolonged pause in the conversation.

2. Failing to remember the job description

The fact doesn’t require further emphasis due to its already high significance, you need to be thoroughly prepared with all the facts of the company’s nature of business, product portfolio, and other vital information drilled in your mind before entering the interview room door.
Further, the details of the job description should also be used to explain your qualifications. On the other hand, forgetting to memorize your job description is a one-stop nightmare which gives the impression of unprofessionalism and incompetency. One of the most important questions the interviewer will inquire you with will be how your past job relates to this job.
Both you and the HR professional in the room wants your case to grow stronger, but only if you have a clear idea what the company is looking for. This is how you will be able to justify your point on how you can be the best man for the job.
Try to memorize the pointers of your job description that consumed most of your workday and you can communicate in the best manner possible.

3. Interested in the company, benefits, less in the role
Undoubtedly, it is your first job interview, you’re highly excited and nervous at the same time. But most of the time this excitement is nothing but a mere ‘excitement’, and not for the job.

Explaining how well you are informed taking the company details is fine, but the real defining factor is how well you are going to perform the job applied for, rather than getting enticed by the free lunch coupons, a month of annual leaves, education allowance, etc.
You can always go with something like, “I am well-aware that ABC has a great culture, besides that I am more intended to perform my XYZ job responsibilities way better than everyone else and contribute through effective ways for enhancing the overall efficiency of the team”. And now is the time to insist your case in a tempting manner.

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https://www.urbanng.com/2017/09/5-major-mistakes-graduates-first-job-interviews.html?m=1

Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was born on 19th of May, 1964 in Orlu, city of Imo state Nigeria. He was a professional footballer who played internationally for his beloved fatherland, Nigeria.

Samuel Okwaraji attended WTC Practicing School, Enugu for his primary education and Ezeachi Secondary School, Orlu, Imo State. Sam Okwaraji also attended Federal Government College in Orlu and finally completed his studies in law in the University of Rome, Italy but did not take up the profession after schooling. While bagging his masters in international law in the University of Rome, Samuel Okwaraji played for top European football clubs, which includes the likes of NK Dinamo Zagreb, VfB Stuttgart and SSV Ulm 1846 where he performed exceptionally.

In 1988, Samuel Okwaraji made his way into the Green Eagles squad; at the African Nations Cup played that same year in Morocco, he did the unexpected by netting one of the fastest goals (60s) in the annals of the competition against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Sam Okwaraji he also played at the ‘1988 Summer Olympics‘ that was held in Seoul, South Korea. He played alongside other professionals like Samson Siasia, Rashidi Yekeni, Bright Omokaro, Wole Odegbami, Christain Obi, Jude Agada, Henry Nwosu and so on.



Scored one of the fastest goal in African football history

‎Okwaraji, who made the Green Eagles squad in 1988 at the African Nations Cup in Morocco, scored one of the fastest goals in the history of African football against Nigeria’s perennial rivals, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Shining like a million stars in that tournament, Okwaraji was named man of the match twice.

FULL BIO: https://www.urbanng.com/2017/09/urbanng-weekly-episode-4-life-history-of-samuel-okwaraji.html?m=1

Kulqee is back with the second series of #FactsWithKulqee, titled How To Grow RAPID ORGANIC FAN BASE In 3-months As An Up And Coming Artiste where he discuss some crucial point in which you don't want to miss out.

The industry need money no doubt, but there are little secrets that can produce massive increase in fan base with little or no money.

One can attest to the fact that fan base is the secret behind huge earnings in the industry. Since up and coming artistes or independent fast rising artistes can't afford major promotional strategies and productions, one can easily take up this secret and boost his/her fan base in a space of 3-6 months.

We all know that every single producer both the A-list and upcoming producer has a small kingdom they rule. They all have their weak points and strengths in terms of sounds and genres of music. They as well have artistes, sound engineers, radio OAP's, DJ's , etc who are loyal to their productions.
Its advisable you try not to stick to a single producer as each producer is liable to directly or indirectly expand your fan base. Try to work with producer

FULL STORY HERE: https://www.urbanng.com/2017/09/How-To-Grow-RAPID-ORGANIC-FAN-BASE-in-3-months-Up-Coming-Artiste.html?m=1