Sunday, June 10, 2018

RIP Ras Kimono

Ras Kimono (9 May 1958[1][2] – 10 June 2018) was a Nigerian reggae artist whose debut album Under Pressure, led by the single "Rum-Bar StylĂ©e", was a big hit in the Nigerian music scene in 1989.[3] Before he released his solo album, he was in a group called The Jastix along with Amos McRoy and Majek Fashek.
Born Ekeleke Elumelu, in Delta StateNigeria, he started out his career, firstly as a student of Gbenoba Secondary School Agbor and later as a member of the Jastix Reggae Ital, alongside Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie. His music was greatly influenced by the poverty, inequality and hardship he witnessed in his early life. He released his solo debut album Under Pressure on the Premier Music label in 1989, which propelled him to instant continental stardom. The album had hits such as "Under Pressure", "Natty Get Jail" and the massive hit "Rhumba Style". He later released a string of hit albums, touring all over AfricaEuropeand the United States, promoting his brand of reggae music. He won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards, Fame Music Awards and many more. In 2010, he was still performing to a loyal fan-base of all ages and his music is still played on radio, throughout West Africa. Kimono served a long apprenticeship on the Nigerian music circuit, experimenting with a number of styles, before making his late 1980s breakthrough as a reggae singer. Together with his Massive Dread Reggae Band. Kimono released his debut album, Under Pressure in 1989, accompanied by the popular single, "Rum-Bar Stylee", this revealed both a Jamaican and native African influence (the latter particularly evident in his ‘Patois’ delivery, as frequently employed by Fela Kuti to communicate with the urban underclass). His strongly polemical lyrics produced album sales of over 100,000 copies, and a fervent following for his advocacy of social change. What’s Gwan proved even more successful, with the topics selected including legalisation of marijuana, and the need for Africans to intellectually repel colonialism and its arbitrary boundaries between tribes. Most controversially, he was not averse to naming directly those in power he saw as synonymous with backdoor imperialism.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Flavour N'abania First time in MadriD Spain

The Nigerian King of Modern Highlife, Flavour N'abania will hit Spain on the 8th of June, 2018, According to the CEO of Westpoint Discoteca, Ejima Udor, Flavour will be hitting the Stage in more Spacious Hall to accomodate his Fans in Spain. He spoke further on how he has discovered that Flavour has a Huge fan base in Spain and his coming will attract a lot of Nigerians and Non Nigerians who love to listen to his music. The Venue will be Salones Presidente, Avenida Alcalde de Mostoles, No.2, Mostoles, Madrid. Gate fee will be 30 Euros in Advance and 35 Euros at the Gate. In order not to be disappointed by his Fans, he has urged them to buy their tickets in advance as it is now selling fast. For presales, please visit the following collaborating outlets in Madrid, Bar Bakasy, Bar Tu y Yo, Bar Martina, Bar Mercy, Bar Gucci de Torejon, O&O Pub, Fuenlabrada, You can also contact these Entertainment Personalities in Madrid, 1. Andy Omoregie, CEO Zenith Entertainment and Flex MC of Flex TV. 

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osibajo and others to be Awarded in Portugal

The Presidency, The NASS, past NIDOE Board members for Leadership Award in Lisbon, Portugal Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE) desirous to acknowledge Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service “In pursuance of National development”, has resolved to honour distinguished Nigerians at home and abroad who have performed outstandingly in their various areas of call. NIDOE believes that none of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if our leaders and policy makers do not make our great homeland receptible for these efforts. NIDOE is conscious of the difficulties our dear country is facing at these trying times and is therefore gratified that some of our leaders have stood their ground in pursuit of national development in their areas of jurisdiction. Aware that acknowledgement of and reward for excellence in service and commitment are key to breeding heroes of our nation, NIDO Europe has resolved to honour Nigerian Leaders in recognition of their invaluable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian and Nigerians in Diaspora especially through the passing into law the Nigerian Diaspora Commission Bill that will allow Nigerians in Diaspora to fully participate in the development of Nigeria. Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) AGM committee has therefore recommended Distinguished Nigerans to be honored during its annual general meeting (AGM) and Award Gala Night holding on 11th November 2017 at Sana Metropolitan Hotel, Lisbon- Portugal. The awardees include; Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN (Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Honorable Dogara Yakubu (Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Senator Rose Okoji Oko (Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies); Honorable Barr. Rita Orji (Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs), Barrister Ekpo Nta (Frm. Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC), H.E. Ngozi Ukaeje (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Lisbon, Portugal), Amb. Hussain I. Coomassie (National Coordinator Fresh Connect Initiative), Mr. Jeffrey Efeyini (Founding Chairman NIDO Europe), Hon. Collins Nweke (Board Chairman 2011 to 2013), Dr. George Manuwuike (Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016), Dr. Bashir Obasekola (Vice Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016) and Ikenna Ugwu (General Secretary NIDO Europe 2013 - 2016). This act of recognition is a NIDO Europe tradition to honor Nigerians and friends of Nigeria at home and abroad for distinguished service at various levels of leadership and for supporting the vision and mission of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe and NIDO in general. Former recipients of NIDOE award include; Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the current SSA to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Dr. John C. George, Board Chairman NIDOE (2006 – 2009), Mr Alistair Soyode (Board Chairman 2009 – 2011), Ms. Lola Visser-Mabogunje, former NIDOE BOT member, and Dr. Jones O. Edobor, former Chairman NIDO Austria.



Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Video, Tiwa Savage, All Over


The Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage just dropped the visuals to ''All Over''
watch below

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Video Tonto Dikeh Confronts her Nanny over false accusations

The Nollywood Screen Diva, Artist and a Mother of One, Tonto Dikeh was recently accused by her Nanny for abandoning her in the Hospital and not giving her money. Watch the video below.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

R. Kelly Covers If by Davido

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Davido Recently Posted on his Instagram his Recent Hit song IF, covered by The Legendary R.Kelly, click below to listen
if cover

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