Naeto C And AKA set To Host Channel O Music Video Award

Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African airwaves hotshot, AKA, have already been announced whilst the co-hosts of the upcoming 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. Both will bring a one-two star punch to the star-studded live show, happening on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto, South Africa, which can be likely to be attended by the who's who of the African entertainment scene.

Naeto C and AKA's star wattage is likewise on full display to music fans throughout Africa as the two keep the action rolling through the broadcast, which fades LIVE on Channel O at 20:00 CAT.
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Photos: Akon Joins Wizkid, BankyW For 'Roll It' Music Video Shoot In Ghana

Somewhere in Africa, Ghana, Akon, Wizkid and BankyW are shooting the music video for their hit single 'Roll it'.Pictures are from last night's shoot.

Another after the break.

Video: Miley Cyrus Spoofs MTV Video Music Awards on SNL

Miley Cyrus’ MTV Video Music Awards performance was spoofed in the cold opening of “Saturday Night Live” yesterday, which saw SNL actor Kenan Thompson living in the future and blaming Miley's controversial performance for the demise of civilization in a post-apocolyptic America set in 2045. In the sketch, 'Robin Thicke' and 'Will Smith' comment on her controversial performance, and she’s even presented with a 'Molly' doll.

The sketch has been labelled worst in recent history. The Las Vegas Guardian Express wrote: 

 'A well-placed source had reported that Miley would twerk, rip into Sinead O’Conner and possibly even 'cross boundaries' because of the late hour of the show. Some fans said she may end up costing the network money because she could perhaps treat the viewing audience to more nudity than we’ve seen already. Instead of pushing limits or crossing boundaries, she hosted the worst episode in recent SNL history.'

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Official Music Video By Dbanj : Top Of The World

Ghanaian Music Star, Reggie Rockstone Launches Condom Line

 Ghanaian music star, Reggie Rockstone last Saturday launched his own brand of personalized condoms. The event was well attended and many ladies were photographed endorsing it. I think our male music stars should do this too. - 
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Eight men arrested after using guns in music video

Hey officer we are “shooting” a video.

Three men were arrested after the were seen brandishing guns while shooting a music video.

Police in Chicago, Illinois, were called to the scene where people were recording a rap music video. Three men were using real guns as a prop for the video.

Police officer were not amused and they did not take it lightly. Even though the men had no bad intentions while holding guns, it is still illegal to carry a weapon without a permit.
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Congrats: Singer Praiz wins his first music award

Praiz this evening won his first ever music award at the City People Awards for Best Rhythm and Blues Singer of the Year. 

Full list of winners: 2013 Billboard Music Awards - Red carpet photos

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards took place last night at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. See more photos and full list of winners after the Break.

Congratilations: Wizkid wins African Artist of the Year at Ghana Music Awards

He beat P-Square, Iyanya, and Davido to win African Artist of the Year at the just concluded Ghana Music awards. 

Star plans big for Star Music Trek 2013

If you thought Star Music Trek 2012 was a blast, wait till you find out what this year’s edition has in store for you. This year, No 1 consumer beer brand Star Lager beer plans for an even larger mega concert all across the country.

Who’ll be the on the line up for this year’s concert? Only Nigeria’s biggest and best! Are super stars D’banj, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Flavour and more making another appearance at Star Music Trek 2013? Continue After The Break.

5 Nigerian Artiste Who Dumped Rap For Pop Music

According to Thenetng.com Not every pop star started out singing and composing smash hit singles. Some of the biggest pop stars in the game today started out as rappers. Let’s highlight the top pop stars who were once rappers… Let’s know if we missed out any names!

 1. eLDee- When the history of Nigerian Hip Hop is written, eLDee will undoubtedly have more than a few pages. Unknown to many of eLDee’s younger fans the former leader of the rap group Trybesmen not only laid the blueprint of the modern Nigerian rap sound but was the first to go the Alaba route. In his rap days, eLDee helped kick start the careers of some of today’s biggest rappers which include Sasha, Blaiseand 2 Shotz. He was no slouch on the mic either as he held his own with rhyme partners Freestyle andKaboom. But now, he has quit spitting bars; choosing instead to be a singer, with so many hits under his belt. Once in a while though he still lets the rapper in him come out.

Behind the scenes photos from Iyanya & Wizkid's music video shoot

 The song is titled Sexy Mama and it's Iyanya featuring Wizkid. It was shot in South Africa yesterday by prolific music video director, Sesan. See more photos after the Break

Chocolate City Vice President and Loopy Music CEO MI Abaga Makes History

Chocolate City Vice President and Loopy Music CEO MI Abaga will in a few hours make a historic comeback with the global premiere of his highly anticipated new single Chairman. Using the Google + Hangout format, Africa's Rapper Number one will stream his premiere live across all portals online, social networks and via Radio and TV. He will be joined by Agbani Darego joining in from New. York, Ice Prince, a surprise guest and loyal fans.

Already, the event is generating international buzz and has been officially listed by Google USA. Read Here ... https://plus.google.com/app/basic/+googleplus/posts. The event will also feature live on Cool FM Nigeria, Citi FM Ghana, TOP Radio Nigeria, Channels TV Lagos.

''I won't disappoint my fans'' Another Nollywood Actress Ventures Into Music

Top Yoruba Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu has surprisingly shown interest in joining the league of actors cum musicians in the entertainment industry. The actress is super excited about the new single she will be dropping soon. Toyin says “Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint my fans at all. Music is also something I have passion for she said. I am currently in the studio working night and day to perfect the song.” Ok Toyin, we are waiting… Oh, someone just said “I wish these people would just stop embarrassing themselves. Where has it gotten omotola, Genevieve, Gabriel afolayan, Tonto and the likes”…Agree?

I’ll never play music that supports same sex marriage – Bongos Ikwue

Music icon, Bongos Ikwue, shares his experiences with JOHN AMEH

 How does it feel to be 70 years old?

I don’t feel any difference at all. I don’t know what it feels like to be 70 years old. When I turned 30, I didn’t know what it felt like. I am just living and doing my everyday thing and enjoying every bit of it.

At a point, you simply disappeared from the music scene. Why?

Well, I have not been living in any kind of hiding. I think people, or journalists, have not been reaching out enough. You are the one to go and find out what is happening. I shouldn’t go and knock on everybody’s door and say, ‘Hey, here I am; my name is Bongos’. It is up to you to find out about whom you want to find out and tell it to the people. I have been as busy as anybody can be. I don’t like to talk about myself.

How was growing up?

I attended primary school in Otukpo, Jos and Kaduna. I had my secondary school education in Zaria and my Higher School in Okene (Kogi State). Then I ended up in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. I think that sums it up completely. Growing up, I spent a little time in Otukpo with my parents, but moved to live with my brother, who was a policeman in Jos from 1953 to 1956. Most of my growing years were with my brother were at the police barracks in Jos. He listened to music a lot.

Bebedi Alhaja Wins Big At Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA 2012 )+Full Winners List

The 2012 edition of the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 inside the exhibition hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos with Tiwa Savage and Basketmouth as hosts.Up for grabs on the night were a total of 19 awards with each category having five nominees each with ‘Bebedi Alhaja’ by Sexy Steel emerging the biggest winner – the song scooped Video Of The Year, Best Director (Patrick Elis) & Best Indigenous Concept awards respectively.

D’Banj gets four nominations at the 2012 World Music Awards

D'banj has been nominated in four categories at the 2012 World Music Awards, the highest nomination by any Nigerian artiste. The categories are: Best African Act - (Oliver Twist). Best Music Video - (Oliver Twist). Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist). Best World Artist - (Oliver Twist) D''banj will also perform at the Awards which will hold December 20th in Miami, Florida.

How does Nigerian music become very popular in Ghana?

How does Nigerian music become very popular in Ghana while Ghanaian music remains contraband commodity in the former’s country? This is a big question that requires serious necropsy by entertainment pundits. Give or show a Nigerian movie to the average Ghanaian in the 90’s and he or she will spurn it. At that time, Ghanaians loved Ghanaian movies to Nigerian movies. Starting the new millennium, Ghana was deluged with an influx of Nigerian movies. The table then turned; Ghanaians developed a strong predilection for Nigerian movies and ever since, have not looked back.

Singer Soty Horsfall Returns To Music

Singer Soty Horsfall (PH) Returns To Music After Birth Of Her Daughter

D'Banj & Davido's performance at Channel O Music Video Awards '12