I Wish To Rap Better Than Phyno - Rapper Ikechukwu

Ikechukwu the rapper who became famous with ‘Wind Am Well’ has revealed that the local lyricists have become the Lords of the Manor and no longer those Nigerian rappers who do that in their American or British accent . Ikechukwu, has spent 10 years in the industry, and revealed that he would be celebrating it with a concert.

He said : “Not because it’s stronger than universal (English) rap, but it’s easier to understand; especially for the mass market. As a matter of fact, if I could rap like Phyno, I’d be rapping a little more like him.But I am who I am anyway. Indigenous rap is definitely dope, and it’s rocking right now, as well as opening more doors for a lot of people.’ Shedding light on what he has been up to recently, Ikechukwu stated, ‘I’ve just been taking a little time off; working on some stuff outside entertainment. I’ve also been taking some classes in Film Editing…I’ve taken a big dive into the movie world and TV. It’s like a 360° turn because that’s where I started from initially. I’ve done a couple of movies and TV series including Gidi Up.’

I Can’t Forget What Ubi Franklin Did To Me - Emma Nyra

Although he as moved on, married and even expecting a baby from his beautiful wife, Ubi Franklin's alleged ex-girlfriend, Emma Nyra, can't seem to let go of the memories of the relationship.

Sometime last year, Emma Nyra and Ubi Franklin made headlines after they both told different stories to different media platforms. Emma Nyra had explained that she quit Ubi's music label for some other reasons and not because he left her for his now wife, Lilian Esoro.

While Ubi in another interview around that period claimed they were actually in a relationship but he broke up with her because she was manner-less and all.
However, in a recent interview with The Punch, the leggy singer maintained that her days with Ubi Franklin owned music record label, TrippleMG, wasn't worth it.

"I want to handle my own projects, so I can see and track my own revenue. I can make my own money and also bring up other artistes when the time comes. My former label, TripleMG, didn't do all that for me. Obviously they didn’t."

On why she didn't speak up her grievances, Ms Nyra said she did but..

"I did air my grievances but they were not addressed. That was why I left the label.

What are some of the lessons you have learnt since you parted ways with your former label?
I learnt to focus and not really trust what I hear. I have learnt to take everything I am being told by sight and keep my faith in God because He is the only one who actually has my back. Even if I hear something, I don’t react just like that and I also stay away from drama. If I sense that a situation might likely lead to a confrontation, I simply avoid it. I actually wasn’t in a relationship with Ubi. He made all that story up. Personally, I don’t want to speak about it.

She added that her present relationship with her former label boss, Ubi Franklin, isn't cordial.
"No, I wouldn’t like to speak about that"

MY HUSBAND HAD TO BEG AND PAY ME TO STOP WORK WHEN WE MET - DABOTA LAWSON

Controversial business woman and socialite, Dabota Lawson, has come out to set the records straight that she never got rich from any man as her parents were wealthy enough to sponsor four children to study in the United Kingdom.
Dabota reiterated that she got her first job at the age of 16 while also in school and that paved way for her to make good investments as she never had to depend on her parents for money including what she started her business with.
She also boasted that she is beauty with brains as she graduated from a good university in the UK with Second Class Upper in Economics.

“No poor family can train 4 children in the UK on international school fees. God bless my mum and dad for the opportunity. (thank God almighty) That never made me have a big head and if anything my childhood inspired me to want to be great. When I met my husband I was still working. He had to beg and pay me to stop work and still I refused and found my calling in business which I started out of my pocket money N789,000. No one gave me millions to start a business.

“Anyway I'm tired It's really easy for women to try to bring other women down. It's fun because it makes them feel good about themselves. It gives those women a temporary relief of the fact that their own lives is in shambles or the person too is not perfect but who is perfect anyway? Business now a few years later with life’s ups and down, with all my mistakes and wrong doings, its booming thanks to my lord and savior Jesus Christ,” she wrote.

Actor Femi Adebayo Shows Off His New Office As Special Assistant To Kwara State Governor

Few weeks ago, Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo was named Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism to Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed.
The actor is a proud son of Kwara State whose father, Adebayo Salami has contributed a great deal to the Nigerian arts and culture.
The elated ‘Jelili’ actor, is still basking in the euphoria of his new status. he excitedly showed off his new office on his Instagram with the caption: 'Glory be to God....!!! My Office, super cool abi?', he asked his followers on social media.

Why I Dumped Circular Song for Gospel - Obiwon

Popular Nigerian singer, Obiora Obiwon, came into the Nigerian music industry with some nice love songs which captivated many fans and received massive airplay until suddenly, fans no longer heard about him.
Still doing music which has always been his passion, the singer recently disclosed that he has been doing music but had to leave circular songs to make gospel songs.

Gentle as usual with his dance moves, the singer was a guest on popular TVC entertainment show, Entertainment Splash,  where he explained that his decision was born out of him wanting to rebrand his faith.
In his words, “I had a rebrand of my faith that is why I went into gospel music and left circular music. Though it was hard taking such a decision, but I just had to because that was what my heart wanted. There are some things you will get into as a circular artiste that will make it difficult for you to practice your faith.”

Ruth Kadiri Asked to pay $200 to Retrieve Instagram Account

Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri, is currently not happy with what some fraudsters have been up to these days especially looking for celebrities to devour.
The actress is recently a victim of cyber attack as her popular picture social media account was hacked with the hacker demanding the sum of $200 before she could get her account back.
The account has since been changed from Ruth Kadiri which is the name she used to purplexans. The hacker also has been updating the account with pictures and also deleting them so that his true identity will not be revealed.

Some Nollywood Producers are Theives, Blessing Effiom Criticizes African Magic, Actors, Script Writers

Nollywood actress cum producer, Blessing Effiom Egbe, ha come out blowing hot after she discovered how some Nollywood producers go about repeating same title of movie, script and ideas.
The actress stated that some producers because they are paid, they just hump on set and steal other people’s work while asking if they are now short of ideas.
She questioned popular cable channel, Africa Magic, on why they don’t screen content they buy before airing it to their viewers.

In her words, “I'm sitting here watching Africa magic 151 and all I see is DISCLOSURE Season 2 story. This is a shame and I am Sad for this industry. Actors, Producers, directors! Don't jump on set because you are paid to work. People steal & copy stories! In the end, you will look stupid
“Are we running out of ideas in Nollywood? Can two or more film makers sell same story to Africa Magic? Don’t you watch films you buy? Goodness!! Same names, same lines, same story. These film makers tomorrow will parade themselves as film makers. Who are we to then cry about piracy? And script writers who sell same script to two or more people. Your reward is coming. You are worse than a pirate & will reap what u sow!”

I Thought I'd Be Killed If I Openly Confess Converting To Christianity - Adewale Ayuba

Only very few friends, family members and fans of popular Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba knew that he has converted to Christianity since 2010.
The ex-staunch Muslim, in an open confession in Redeemed Christian Church of God admitted that he is now a full proud Christian.

According to him, he has been a Christian since 2010, but hasn't been practicing it for fear of been killed.
Hear him: "I have been a Christian for so long, even my family members especially my kids are all going to church but I make sure I go every December 31st. If I don't, I will presume the New Year would be filled with dangers that will lead to my death.

I was always scared of admitting to the world that i'm Christian, for fear of been killed, but now I have the courage to say it boldly, i'm a born-again Christian. I'm no more a Muslim,' he said.

Is D’banj really the ‘KOKO’ Master? @iamme_aoj (A MUST READ)

D’banj came into d industry with all the sexual prowess and aptitude
when music fans were in need of a new theme for their artistes to sing
about aside love, bad government and all that ‘I go make am’ songs.
The lyrics from his songs like ‘Tongolo’, ‘Anaconda’, ‘Run Down(Funk U
Up)’ ‘Do You like the Koko’ and the demonstration he does with his
hands made him the sexual lord that even guys were scared of leaving
their woman close to him because he made everyone believe his ‘Koko’
can do magic even without touching the lady.

( ‘….. I don get degree for
womanology
I don study the woman
phisinomy …… ‘ – Lyrics of Tongolo)


Take it or leave it, D’banj got everyone wondering how big is this
‘Koko’ he talks about. He even calls the ladies ‘Kokolet’ and made
himself the  ‘Koko Master’.

Now, By D’banj’s definition, a KoKo master is a man that has the
ladies at his beck and call. A koko master is a guy that makes any
lady ask for more whenever they encounter his bedmatic skills.  He is
the true definition of a goal scorer.

Indeed D’banj has proven to be the master in other things but has
failed woefully to prove that he is really the ‘Koko Master’ in the
real deal which he always claim to be the Master.

There is no denying the fact that he has been linked with beautiful
and high profile ladies like Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji and
billionaire’s daughter, Adama Idimi. But what could have led to each
break up? Size of the ‘Koko’? Or poor performance of the ‘Koko’?





One wonders how Terry G, Timaya , May D, Olamide, Solid Star, D’Prince
, Wande Coal and even small Wizkid and Davido pulled the stunt that D’banj
made us believe him alone is the master. Oh, Wizkid just did it again by the way. Damn!
I’m not saying D’banj should become a baby Daddy. No. Am just saying
that he should show us proof that his ‘Koko’ is really the Koko.

#JustMyThought

Anumoka O. Jesse (AOJ)
Twitter – @iamme_aoj

WHAT DAGRIN'S DEATH DID TO ME- SINGER YQ

Although it is almost 6 years since the painful exit of late popular rapper, Dagrin,following a car accident, one of his closest associates, YQ is yet to get over his death.

According to him, the death of the young indigenous rapper really affected him so much.

The singer, whose became famous after he featured the late rapper on the hit song, ‘Efimile’ , disclosed that Dagrin’s death put a pause on so many plans he had.

‘Dagrin’s death really had an effect on me, it really did but the effect on my career was just a bit. We had a project we were supposed to do together, we also had shared moments together which are very special. Dagrin inspired me and gave me hope which was really encouraging’, YQ said.

I DON’T MAKE MONEY FROM GOSPEL MUSIC: CHURCHES PAY ME N5,000 FOR PERFORMANCE

It seems that part of the things affecting the gospel entertainment industry is the aspect of money which is why today, young artiste prefer going into circular music than make gospel music.

It would be recalled that singer, Orezi, once said that he started out with gospel music but noticed that it was not putting food on his table, so switched to circular music.

Recently, Nigeriafilms caught up with popular Gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best and the she disclosed that some of them still making gospel songs are doing it due to the passion they have and sees it as a form of ministration of the word of God.

She explained that striving through the industry has not been easy because she does not make her living from church performances but from shows she attends.

Kenny says when she goes to churches to perform; she does not get anything except “thank you for coming.”

In her words with Nigeriafilms, “I don’t make money from church they only say thank you or give me as small as N5,000 or N10,000. I make money from shows I attend outside church, so that is what has been sustaining me.”

MY OUTFIT DOES NOT MAKE ME A PROSTITUTE - VICTORIA KIMANI SPEAKS

Chocolate City singer, Victoria Kimani, has been flipping through some news sites and front pages of various newspapers and she is not comfortable with the rate at which some females are being treated.

The singer though did not disclose what has going on around her, but warned that people should not just crucify a woman who is trying to make ends meet with a descent job.

Kimani stated that struggling in life to be the best she can be has made her lose friends and has made enemies with some yet she has been able to raise to a certain standard she can be proud of herself.

In her words, “People need to start respecting FEMALE entertainers , presenters, Actors, artists, Models, dancers, business women , PR, managers , PA’s, singers, stylists , DJ's , designers and generally all positions in the Entertainment field in AFRICA. The amount of negativity, rumors, gossip, assumptions, judgement, hypocrisy, threats and over all EVIL EYE that is pointed towards these particular women is out of this world!

“NO!! Just because I'm a female doesn't mean I work for free!! NO! Just because I'm a business woman with standards doesn't make me a Bi$h. Yes, If I want to date someone that's A. My business and B. Up to my better judgement on who I want to invite into my life. C. It's complicated and NO, Just because I am singing to you in a cute outfit on stage and on your TV, does not make me a prostitute.

“There are too many People praying for me. For me to fall into the hands of the ENEMY so freely and easily. I work damn hard. I have been working on, dreaming about, planning for, building towards, sweating , crying, praying , waiting for, lost friends, faced loneliness, looked stupid, hated on, sabotaged, made mistakes , been under-rated and still raise up and be THE BADDEST. I respect me. I LOVE ME, I'm Extremely Proud of me and I respect YOU and Love you too. Respect the grind and go get yours too!”

MY FAMILY APPROVE ME ENDING MY MARRIAGE - MONALISA CHINDA REVEALS

Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, has joined some of her colleagues to kick against domestic violence at all levels.

The actress in a recent interview with DZRPT Breakfast Club, stated that no matter what or how a woman might provoke a man, the man has no right to raise his hands on the woman but simply walk away.

She explains that it is crystal clear that everyone has a demon in them but it is now left for them to learn and know how to control it stressing that “Violence should not be accepted in any kind of union.”

Being a single mother, the actress revealed that her family gave their approval for her to leave the marriage due to the issue of domestic violence.

She said that at the initial stage of the whole scenario, she had tried keeping it away from third party but when it continued, she had to get her family involved after explaining all that had happened.

According to her, “My family supported me and remember when the violence started, I did not get anybody involved. I wanted to sort it out myself so when it continued for years, I had to let my family know this is the decision I want to take, that I want to leave and they were asking why and I told them the incidents that has happened in the past and they said oh, okay, you have to leave.”

HOW SOLIDSTAR AVOIDS INVOLVING IN GAY SCANDAL

Singer, Solidstar’s dread and looks seems to be sending wrong signals to some of his fans and one of them has just expressed how much he loves the singer.

One of the fans, who go by the name Austine Oleks, was recently exposed by the singer after he received a private message of the fan who happens to be a male dressed like a female, expressing his love for him.

Solidstar had to screenshot the message and shared it to avoid having any form of scandal of being attributed of being a bi-sexual as he threatened Austine with physical violence.

I CAN'T STEP OUT OF MY HOUSE WITHOUT A BODY GUARD - KISS DANIELS

Hip hop sensation, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kiss Daniel, who luckily survived a car accident few days ago has clearly stated that he is currently working on becoming a better artiste by the day.

Barely two years down the line and the singer has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

He said there are certain things fame has deprived from him. The singer said, “I really miss being an ordinary person because right now I cannot step out without a bouncer or security personnel because of stardom. We have different types of fans and even though most fans wish me well, things could get out of hand sometimes. Also I cannot think about taking public transport because if I do, someone could just take my picture and post it online claiming that I am broke. Now I have to avoid scandal but fame has not changed me.”

Speaking on his relationship with female fans, Kiss Daniel said he never takes advantage of a female fan.

“The ladies have been amazing to me. They are wonderful fans and I am a ladies’ man especially because of the kind of songs I sing. I love my female fans. I am a loyal and good boy who would never take advantage of women. I am a young boy with responsibilities on my neck so I am not thinking about settling down anytime soon. There is still money to be made and I am not considering marriage at all at the moment.

ACTING BAD ROLES IS MY TRADE MARK - PATIENCE OZOKWOR

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, in a recent interview has explained why she is always acting bad roles in almost all the movies she is featured in.

The actress disclosed that acting bad roles is just her trade mark as many also act different kind of roles and they are known for it.

She explained to Yes magazine that when she tries to act a good woman, her fans complain and with such, a producer wanting to use her will have to be very creative with the script to bring out the best in her.

“People should admit that I have something to play! People are known for stunts, romance, bad boys and girls, gigolo and so on, but I have that as my strong point. It was when I was coming up that I thought I might get hurt or being hated for playing those roles but I never knew it was going to even make me popular and loved. The roles I play most times are very vibrant and make people want to watch all my movies; even if I play the role of a good woman now my fans will start complaining, you understand? And if your fans start complaining that they don’t want you in a particular role, it makes the producers want to give me those bad woman roles the more,” she said.

She also noted that she does not make demands for the bad roles she acts but she works base on the script she is being given to interpret.

“I don’t ask for it, they just give it to me and if the script I get has something new and my fans are anxious of what the role is going to be like, I can make it different from what I used to do. It is not easy to play bad roles at all times. Ask any artiste around you and they will tell you it’s not easy to cry and shout on set at the same time when it isn’t your normal self. It is not an easy task at all,” she added.

RUMOUR: TOYIN LAWANI, YOUNG LOVER PART WAYS

According to an exclusive information gotten from faithirabor.com has it that all is not well with popular Lagos big girl and fashionista, Toyin Lawani and her young husband, Lord Triggs, as the two love birds are rumoured to be distance from each other.

Though the cause of the rumoured breakup is yet unknown, the duo have been treading softly so as not to arouse curiosity from the public.

For Toyin, she is been getting along with her business and traveling around to get goods for her business as she continues to advertise without leaving traces of any form of heart break.

Lord Triggs, 23 and Toyin 33, have a cute son, Lord Maine, together. Some months back, Lord Triggs had shared a picture of someone holding the hands of a new born baby on his social media page which was perceived to be his hand and when some fans questioned what was going on, he deleted the post.

“Waited on the low all these while. Welcome to the world sexy,” he captioned the photo of a newborn’s hand, and added, “blessed 2, God loves me. Lord Maine’s Sister.”

Well, let’s watch how everything unfolds.

I HAVE NO HEART FOR A MAN, BEING SINGLE IS BETTER - TV PERSONALITY, AGATHA AMATA

Nigerian TV personality, Agatha Amata, at 46, is in no rush to settle for a man after her divorce with actor Fred Amata about 10 years ago, especially being occupied with her media jobs.

In a recent interview with City People magazine, she stated that if a man comes into her life now, she does not know where to fix him because she already has two babies in her heart.

According to her, “If a man comes in my life now, I will start to wonder whereto fit him into. There are so many things in my life right now that take so much attention”.

She further noted that being single is better for her than pretend to love a man when she actually does not. “it is better for me to be alone, than for me to form or pretend that I am with someone when I am not with the person.”

I’M LADIES MAN BUT I HAVE LOTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES ALREADY ON ME - KISS DANIEL

Now a force to reckon with in the buzzing Nigeria music industry, singer, Kiss Daniel, is seriously working towards attaining that height he most desires in the music industry and he is not ready to allow any form of distraction deter him.

With a strong fan base which comprises more of females, the singer is not ready to allow their love towards him get into his head as he discloses to Punch that being a ladies man, he is not ready to settle down yet.

He stated that there are lots of responsibilities on his neck and would not like to take the chances of taking advantage of any female fan around him.

“The ladies have been amazing to me. They are wonderful fans and I am a ladies’ man especially because of the kind of songs I sing. I love my female fans. I am a loyal and good boy who would never take advantage of women. I am a young boy with responsibilities on my neck so I am not thinking about settling down anytime soon. There is still money to be made and I am not considering marriage at all at the moment,” he said.