HKN Davido is currently enjoying his stay with his family in Gambia.
Davido was spotted at the club in Gambia alongside members of his HKN Label and he was joined by his billionaire Dad, Elder Deji Adeleke while he was performing.
Below is a video clip shared on Twitter.
Last night tho ??? @iam_Davido pic.twitter.com/SyG2jWGbu5
— Merit (@_lanray) December 28, 2015
Interesting article on the Don jazzy Olamide saga titled: DON JAZZY, OLAMIDE AND THE ‘HYUNDAI SKELEMBA’-TAKING IT TO A BANK as written by Charles Novia
The Headies 2015 ( which ironically held on the first day of 2016) was an anti-climax after that.
And perhaps the public tantrums of both Don Jazzy and Olamide were the highlights of what was before then an above average telecast with glaring lapses which could have been remedied with more precision.
When the artistes nominated in the ‘Next Rated..’ category were shown in a mini-documentary somewhere in the show, taking photo-ops in the Hyundai SUV and pleading for votes from their fans so as to win the prize, I told myself after seeing the earnest expectations on their faces that this category would surely be competitive but would have some bad blood drawn thereafter.
The visuals of the four nominated acts seated side-by-side in the hall thereafter, being interviewed by the Hip TV Presenter just before the category was announced also showed an unease amongst them even if they were trying to put up aloof facades.
Korede Bello, Kiss Daniel, L’il Kesh and Reekado Banks. Four nominees in perhaps the ‘closest-to-call’ category in The Headies ever.
Looking at the list, they each had hits in 2015. But in my personal opinion ( which I’m entitled to, innit?) I would have pruned the list at the final stage to just two; Korede Bello and Kiss Daniel.
‘Godwin’ was probably the biggest song of 2015, transcending both the secular and gospel charts and finding resonance all across Africa. How could such a song not get the artiste a winner in that category? On the other hand, ‘Woju’ by Kiss Daniel was another monster hit in 2015 which certainly would have won him that prize without raising eyebrows.
With due respect to Reekado Banks, I don’t think his ‘ Katapot’ track was that much of a phenomenal hit in 2015 but it was a good track. And L’il Kesh too, who was touted by Olamide as having back to back hits in 2015 ( by his reckoning) stood a chance as well but I would say a misfit of personal branding by the YBNL team for Kesh might have added to his loss in that category.
Club and dance hits are different from acclaimed general hits when it comes to the brass tacks and ‘Gbese Re’ was huge on the club and dance circuits but can’t be termed a huge hit compared to Korede’s and Kiss’.
Thus, when Reekado won, I was one of the surprised folks watching on television. Obviously this didn’t go down well with Olamide, on whose label Kesh is signed on to and he went on a profane and perhaps alcohol-induced rant onstage a few minutes later, calling out the organisers and storming off the stage thereafter.
Don Jazzy, the acclaimed Producer, who is the Head Honcho at Mavin Records which has Reekado as one of its acts, picked up the gauntlet a few minutes after while receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award and called out Olamide.
He asked Olamide to come take the car won by Reekado and stormed out of the awards with his crew.
Olamide later went on twitter to rant more expletives on Don Jazzy.
Both artistes were wrong on many fronts. For Olamide, his open inebriation on stage calls for much questioning of his public conduct when he’s not in performance mode. As he boasts in his songs, he might have packed halls and swayed trends in the past year but trying a Kanye West onstage at The Headies was ill-advised.
One should ask this question ( which I will also throw at Don Jazzy later as well) that if L’il Kesh had back to back hits as Olamide claimed, why didn’t YBNL deem it fit to buy him a car ( if he hasn’t any) all these months?
And Don Jazzy too should have stuffed it when he said that he had told Korede and Reekado not to bother themselves about the car if they didn’t win because he would buy them a car. Really? Did he mean to tell us that with all the shows and endorsements both acts had last year under his management, there wasn’t any ‘change’ left to buy his acts cars?
If that’s the case, something is wrong somewhere.
Don Jazzy screwed up though by calling out Olamide in his speech especially as Olamide never mentioned his name. But to a discerning mind, it seems those two had festering issues before last night and that incident was the last straw.
Mutual discontent and petty misgivings are common in the entertainment industry. I am never fooled by put-on smiles and show of camaderie most times by artistes as they are human like everyone else. What sets off animousities are usually a struggle for a space on top; a definition of ambitious egos or just plain loathing for petty reasons.
The struggle and not the hustle is what is real. Territorial dominance and egotistical relevance.
The major beneficiary from all this, in spite of the furore over the winner, is Hyundai. The brand now has more exposure than it bargained for and everyone would remember the brand for months to come. No publicity is bad at all in this regard for them.
To think that Don Jazzy and Olamide did a collabo a couple of years back and an anaemic one too, in my opinion. A song which didn’t make sense and was soon forgotten as soon as it came out.
With the storm over this award and the degenerative posibilities it portends, one can only suggest to Hyundai to come out with a new model inspired by this.
And calling that model ‘Hyundai Skelemba’ won’t be a bad idea.
The sales might just be something the company can ‘bank’ on.
And the drama continues over the surprising behaviour of YBNL rapper, Olamide at the Headies earlier this morning, January 2.
After causing a scene at the award which resulted to the unofficial ending of the event, the furious rapper has been accused of assaulting a fan.
According to the fan who identified himself as Olawale, Olamide was coming out of the event auditorium when he hailed him as a loyal fan of his. He however got a dose of what he didn’t bargain for as Olamide reportedly hit him severally.
‘I was standing outside the hall when I saw him coming out. I was not even aware that he was in a bad mood or something so I just hailed him with both my hands raised up in a salutary mode. The response I got was however unprecedented’, the visibly shaken fan disclosed.
He spoke further, ‘Rather than Olamide to acknowledge my greetings, he simply hit me with a blow on the face and also injured me in my arm'(raising up a slightly bleeding arm).
Olawale further revealed that he was still surprised and in shock over the rapper’s attitude as at the time he spoke with TheNETng. The incident was also confirmed by different standers-by who witnessed it happen.
Culled From TheNETng
This is not a surprise to you, is it? Vic O promised to drop a diss track for FalzTheBahdGuy on 7th of January, you know how the beef started…you can read the gist here READ HERE
Vic O took to twitter to announce the coming diss track, see what he tweeted…
Saudi Arabian government has executed 47 people in one day including the prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr after convicting them of Terrorist related activities that have occurred in the last decade.
According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interiors, the executed men believed in extremist ideology, were members of terror groups, and they were convicted of plotting and carrying out attacks against civilians going back as far at an attack on the U.S. consulate in Jeddah in 2004.
The interior ministry statement began with Koranic verses justifying the use of execution and state television showed footage of the aftermath of al-Qaida attacks in the last decade.
Saudi grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh appeared on television soon after to describe the executions as just.
According to the Ministry of Interior,the executions were carried out in 12 different locations and four convicts were beheaded, but no mention was made of the other methods of execution.
Well, Olamide didn’t only rant on the Headies Stage, He also allegedly destroyed The Headies Green Room.
According to Reports from the Headies:
“Olamide destroyed Headies green room, smashed glasses following the announcement of Reekado Banks as Nextrated winner.” at the awards that held last night.
See Photos Below:
You Can Check Out The FULL List of Winners at Headies
Still on The Don Jazzy vs Olamide’s Fiasco, YBNL’s Lil Kesh has Followed in the footsteps of his label boss – Olamide to put a sense of calm in the situation as he has congratulated Mavin’s Reekado Banks, the actual winner of the highly coveted Next Rated category at the awards.
He congratulated the Katapot crooner for winning the award and it appears that he has put all the stage drama episode between Olamide and Don Jazzy behind him.
Congrats on your next rated award @ReekadoBanks This will not be the end for the both of us,more blessings and ?? nothing but ❤️ #REEKY
— MrMeYagi (@lilkeshofficial) January 2, 2016
YBNL Leader – Olamide has apologized to his fans for his conduct on Saturday Morning, 2nd of January at the Headies Awards 2015.
The artiste hopped on stage to rant over the failure of his artiste, Lil Kesh to win the Next Rated Artiste category.
With the help of profanities, Olamide conveyed his displeasure at the fact that Reekado Bank was announced winner of the category.
The rapper took to Instagram minutes ago to apologise to his fans and public at large, for swearing on national television.
King of the Streets, Olamide and Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy got into a row on Friday night at the Headies 2015 Awards.
Reekado Banks won the Next Rated Category beating out Lil Kesh, Kiss Daniel and others. Olamide in an attempt to express his disappointment got on stage to deliver an expletive speech about how Lil Kesh should have bagged the award.
Don Jazzy later came out on stage to defend Reekado Banks, saying that Olamide can come and take the car that Reekado won. (WATCH VIDEO HERE)
Olamide who went on Twitter to vent his anger by called Don Jazzy a bastard. He also dared him to come and settle the fight on the streets.
https://twitter.com/olamide_YBNL/status/683110191391469569
https://twitter.com/olamide_YBNL/status/683109102369771521
Olamide who has never denied that he is of the streets went streetwise on stage and Don Jazzy being the boss himself acted like a boss on stage.
Many people are speculating that the beef won’t go away soon and truth is it might not.
Here are three reasons why:
Born and bred in Bariga, Olamide is of the streets, that’s why he could fling the mic and his cap on stage. When you are of the streets, your first instinct is to express your displeasure to create the maximum effect.
That is why streets fights are always bloody. The first tactic is call off your opponents bluff by making a greater bluff.
Olamide didn’t mention anyone, he only said ‘Iya Laya Anybody’, the voters choose Reekado Banks and Olamide simply attempted to remind everyone about Lil Kesh’s great music. Don Jazzy went on stage and he directly insulted Olamide, that’s where we draw the line.
Mavin Boss, YBNL Boss, Olamide and Don Jazzy both bear the name boss, they both have cub artists to protect and they both do their own protecting in different ways. Don Jazzy shouldn’t have taken it personal.
At the end of the day, we will hear Olamide and Don Jazzy feature in Reekado Banks ‘I Will Always Protect You’ Hit Single, that’s the way our entertainment industry works. Almost everything is a publicity stunt.
Our entertainers understand the food of Nigerians and they are ever willing to feed us, a thousand blog posts, twitter searches, google searches will birth from this.
Next year, people will stay glued to 2016 Headies to ensure they don’t miss another debacle.
Na so.
Lets take a break From the Laughter at Don Jazzy & Olamide Headies Award Drama..
A teenage girl was asked by a boy to send him a bra picture, what he got wasn’t what he expected…
The girl’s father sent this photo of himself wearing a bra and holding a gun. Little do we wonder how the dad got to know about his daughter’s chats.
By Joey Akan
The 2015 Headies will forever be remembered in the hearts of the media, the fans, the artistes, the press, the critics, and every player involved in what we call the Nigerian music industry.
Vector got recognised for his hard work, Timi Dakolo smiled home with multiple awards, Olamide was crowned the King of Nigeria, and M.I Abaga can sleep happily after having his “Chairman” album rated as an ass kicker in the rap category.
But the chief reason why we would all recall this glorious night of wonder and share fond tales with our kids and the kids after them, is the bad blood and show of shame by Mavin Records omnipotent boss, Don Jazzy, and YBNL’s street champion and messiah, Olamide.
Who would have thought these two had it in them to brawl in the open space? Good Lord! This episode is worth its weight in PR Gold.
Olamide and Don Jazzy both came into the night rooting for their acts to win in various categories. But the main prize of the night lay in the Next Rated category which came with the added benefits of a car for the winning artiste.
Prior to the evening, popular opinion gave the gong to Lil Kesh, who has had an immensely successful year. But opinion is cheap. Everybody owns one. Heck, I even rooted for Shania Twain to nick the Best Recording awards. That was my opinion, and it cost me nothing. See?
But on the stage where it mattered most, Mavin Records boy wonder and pop singer Reekado Banks was announced winner. Here was a shocker to many people. Lil Kesh lost. But Olamide disagreed. He even pulled a Kanye West.
“Adekunle Gold let’s be honest, this award belongs to Lil Kesh, because Lil Kesh is our Next Rated artist”, he said. “Every single was a hit back to back, from ‘Lyrically’ to ‘Shoki’ to ‘Efejoku’”. After which the rapper cursed before dropping the microphone and walking off stage.
Don Jazzy, not feeling the sub at his deserving child, fought back with some bite.
“Olamide, if you want the car, come and collect it”. After which he and the Mavin entourage left the event.
This moment right there by Don Jazzy, became legend, as it prompted Olamide to bare his heart on Twitter. That heart was bitter and had a can of worms.
In November, I had predicted this episode. We as a music industry we are lacking in reality and genuineness. This is because the real issues get swept under the collective industry rug, branded confidential and controversial and allowed to fester in the minds of those affected.
But on this episode, it spilled so badly, that it was good. Which neutral observer doesn’t enjoy this drama? Who?
Beef in itself is good for the art. Although in the Western cultures, it tends to spill blood and result in loss of life, in Africa, our artistes and all their representatives lack that amount of conviction mixed with hatred to pull off a killing because of beef. No one has that guts, We are too conscious of our status to compromise our careers on it.
So where are our Nigerian beefs? Where are our thrilling diss tracks, messy twitter fights, and entertaining words of social media anger, banter and bile? Why have the Nigerian fan not enjoyed some of this?
The truth is simple. Nigerian artistes don’t in their hearts love themselves. Most of them are a bunch of haters unto themselves. They long for each other’s success, see another’s gains as a personal chance lost for them. They carry out ingenious plans to steal each other’s beats and choruses, and when that fails, they copy it and try to improve on it so as to take the shine off the other guy, thereby killing off his song.
Honestly, ignore all the high-fives, selfies, bonding on Instagram, birthday shout-outs, gay tweets and supportive interviews. Deep down, and in muted conversations, when the cameras are gone, and the lights are off, there’s anger, bad blood and bile. That’s when the real story is turned on, and the intrigue that scratches the underbelly of what we call celebrity lifestyle come to the fore.
Once in a while, this escapes into the open, and it becomes a good reason to follow the news. But almost all of it gets swept under the carpet due to compromise, bullying and media cowardice. See Basketmouth and Sean Tizzles exchanges here. It’s just a sneak peek into what the real story is.
The reason why our artistes don’t beef is fear. A typical Nigerian artiste who has had considerable success is a walking bag of skin, blood, bones and consummate fear. They are scared for their careers; they are scared for their cash-flows, endorsement deals, and reputation. They hold tightly onto the image they have, and try their best to not upset their cart. What makes theirs further interesting is that they have perfected the art of masquerading this fear as moral superiority and undeterred focus on their music, films, comedy and art.
This fear which rules the industry has taken off the element of relativity from the it. We are all flawed beings, and beefs are a normal way to express unhealthy struggle. But with each new way the artistes devise to hide their disgust at the next singer and rapper, they further alienate their fans from the true workings of their minds, and lose out on the opportunity to grow a cult following based on relativity. Fans adore truth. They love fallible humans, who they can project their personal misdemeanours, character flaws, and indiscretions.
Check out the biggest stars in Nigerian pop culture, and see a trail of imperfections. Wizkid loves his weed, Burna Boy’s arrogance and veiled disgust for humans is happy fodder, Jim Iyke is a gift that keeps on giving, Charlie Boy is a master of dark spectacle, 2face Idibia has a chronicled history with women, D’banj is all shades of robust living and ‘debts’, Iyanya’s need to show off his anatomy sparks of lovable narcissism, and Davido can’t just stop spending without caution.
Someday, there will be a big bang in the industry. All these pent-up emotions that haven’t been acted upon will rise to the fore, and break free. There will be some sort of emotional purge and cleansing, and it will be ugly, very ugly. There will be books written on wrongdoings, epistles crafted to expose some indiscretion, the mother of all tweet fights and everyone will be smeared by this Beefpocalypse. It will be artiste versus artistes, actor versus actor, journalist versus artiste, journalist versus journalist, veterans versus newbies, and most amusing, veterans versus veterans. For now it’s Don Jazzy and Olamide. Just imagine a 2face and Modenine beef!
How enthralling a contest that would be.
When this happens, only then can this brand of ‘fakeness’ which the average fan has given to the industry be removed, and true followership can rsie in its stead. Until then, all is fair, square and sunny, in Nigerian entertainment. And we all have to believe that.
Joey Akan is a journalist and music critic based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is currently Head of Music at Pulse Nigeria.
Olamide and Phyno are really good friends, and he has reacted on the Latest Controversial Beef at hand – Don Jazzy vs. Olamide. (Catch the Details of How The Beef All Started Here)
Olamide in a tweet said He’d give one of his Awards – The ‘Artiste of The Year’ to be precise to Phyno.
All in d name of unity … When I get the act of the year award … I am giving it to Phyno for not being nominated at all .. I respect him.
https://twitter.com/olamide_YBNL/status/683131169878228993
Below is what Phyno tweeted some hours ago:
https://twitter.com/phynofino/status/683131744476884992
https://twitter.com/phynofino/status/683135389952028672
Eva Alordiah might be officially off the Market.
The music star got engaged to her Boyfriend Caeser on stage in the early hours of January 2nd, 2016.
Eva joined Kenyan music star Victoria Kimani on stage for a performance at the Headies 2015 show and just as she was about to get off stage, her boyfriend came on stage and knelt in front of her mouthing what looked very much like the “big question”.
He stood up and they sealed their couple of minutes on stage with a passionate kiss.
So far the couple hasn’t posted anything on social media to confirm if they are indeed engaged. Either way, it made for a good moment at the Headies 2015.
See some cute photos of the couple below.
Caeser he is a TV presenter, actor & model.
YBNL Atiste – Lil Kesh has something to say.
Kesh is the middle man in this latest controversy/beef between Olamide and Don Jazzy.
Super-producer, Don Jazzy and rapper, Olamide are at loggerheads over Lil Kesh’s failure to win the Next Rated artiste at the Headies 2015 Awards.
The pair have exchanged words over Reekado Bank’s winning of the award.
But Lil Kesh, who many expected to win the award, says the car-gift that’s tied to the category, means little to him as he makes more than the SUV in two weeks.
Lol. I make more than that suv in two weeks
— MrMeYagi (@lilkeshofficial) January 2, 2016
Mavins Records Artiste – Dija was at the Headies 2015 with her crew when someone at the Headies shared this photo of her that is currently trending on twitter.
The comments are Hilarious, yet mean!
Read Below:
It’s war between Olamide vs Don Jazzy but somehow, the Trailer has jammed Dija…
Me I’m Like..
If you missed how the whole beef started, you can read it up here.
We were up throughout the night following the Headies Award when the Beef Happened.
Apparently, A very pissed off Olamide Has taken to Twitter to Finish off Don Jazzy.
Be sure to Read Up on how the beef started here, so as to understand the whole FIGHT.
See his Tweets Below:
WATCH THE VIDEO ON HOW IT ALL STARTED HERE
Hahaha, This Just Happened Guys. This is so Fucking Fun!
During The Headies Award Show, Where Adekunle Gold and The YBNL Crew came out to receive Gold’s Award for The Best Alternative Song – Sade…..Olamide Pulled a “Kanye”. He ranted on How Lil kesh was cheated on again, and it’s all evident He should have won.
The Next Rated Award comes with a lot of recognition (and the bonus of a brand Hyundai Car).
While a lot of people expected Lil Kesh to win, the award went to Mavin artist Reekado Banks.
How it started:
After Adekunle Gold’s Speech, Olamide collected the Mic and said Adekunle Gold’s award belongs to Lil Kesh because He’s The Next Rated Artiste and Everyone knows this.
Olamide Further said on stage that “Lil Kesh Has released Hit Tracks Back To Back, From Shoki to Efejoku among others” and he wonders why the “Next Rated” Award would go to someone else.
It was unclear if Olamide was shading the Mavin Crew, But it was evident that he was talking to the Headies Organizers.
A very pissed off Olamide after his whole speech threw the cup he was holding and slammed the mic and walked off stage.
Few Minutes Later, an award for the Special Recognition was awarded to Don Jazzy, and the Mavin Boss came out to receive the award and gave a short speech.
Don Jazzy who is known for not coming on stage to receive awards noted that he came down to the Headies to Support his Children (Dija, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks).
Apparently, after giving about 3 points, the Mavin Boss replied Olamide’s previous rant on stage. He said and I quote:
““Egbon Olamide, if you want the car, come and collect it”
To Add Salt to the Whole Injury, Don Jazzy said he could afford to buy cars for his “Kids”
After This Epic reply from Don Jazzy, He Walked off stage and Di’ja could be seen laughing really hard and dancing.
This all happened on Live TV!!
You can Check Out The FULL List of Winners At The Headies Awards Here
We Have The Video, WATCH BELOW:
Olamide and Don Jazzy Blasts Each Other on Stage Over Headies …
FULL VIDEO: Olamide and Don Jazzy Blasts Each Other on Stage This Morning Over Headies Next Rated Award (Reekado Banks and Lil kesh)
Posted by YabaLeftOnline.com on Friday, January 1, 2016
“Sound Sultan releases the most anticipated video to the Song Monsura featuring the ever versatile multi Award winning rapper Olamide, Shot by capital hill.”
The Headies Awards 2015 is currently ongoing at the Landmark Even Centre in Lagos.
It is being Hosted by Bovi and Kaffy The DanceQueen
One of the Fun Part of the Show was when the Host – Bovi pretended to pull a Steve Harvey Stunt by claiming he called out the wrong name – Reekado Banks for the “Next Rated” Category. Apparently, Don Jazzy Did The sign of the crucifix after it was later revealed he was joking.
Timi Dakolo went home with 3 awards, M.I Abaga won the Best Rap Album, While Olamide won the Best Street-Hop Artiste For Shakiti Bobo.
Vector also went home with 2 awards.
You can check on the List Below:
1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
2. Eyo – Asa
3. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo (WINNER)
4. Bez – There’s A Fire
5. Cobhams – Do the right Thing
2. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1. Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello)
2. Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour)
3. Young John – Bobo (Olamide)
4. Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO)
5. Legendury Beatz – Ojuelegba (WINNER)
6. Cobhams – There’s A Fire (Bez)
3. BEST MUSIC VIDEO
This award goes to the video director.
1. Jamb Question (Simi) – Mex
2. Crazy (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi
3. The Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – Sesan
4. Katapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LA (WINNER)
5. Baby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence Peters
4. BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
1. Bed of Stone – Asa
2. A.Y.O. – Wizkid (WINNER)
3. King of Queens – Yemi Alade
4. Rich & Famous – Praiz
5. Double Trouble – Psquare
5. BEST R&B SINGLE
1. Heartbeat – Praiz
2. Baby Daddy – Iyanya
3. Say You Love Me – Leriq ft. Wizkid
4. Do the Right Thing – Cobhams Ft. Bez
5. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo (WINNER)
6. BEST POP SINGLE
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
2. Collabo – P-Square Feat. Don Jazzy
3. My Woman, My Everything – Patoranking Feat. Wande Coal
4. Woju – Kiss Daniel
5. Godwin – Korede Bello (WINNER)
6. Bobo – Olamide
7. BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
1. German Juice – Cynthia Morgan (WINNER)
2. Sanko – Timaya
3. My Body – Solid Star Feat. Timaya
4. Daniella Whyne – Patoranking
5. Cheques and Balance – Burna Boy
6. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay
8. BEST RAP ALBUM
1. Baba Hafusa – Reminisce
2. Street OT – Olamide
3. Chairman – M.I. (WINNER)
4. Above Ground Level – Modenine
9. BEST COLLABO
1. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide, Phyno, Stormrex (WINNER)
2. Hold on – Joe El Feat. 2Face Idibia
3. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay Feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay
4. Shoki (Remix) – Lil’Kesh Feat. Olamide & David O
5. Do The right Thing – Cobhams ft. Bez
6. Sisi – Praiz ft. Wizkid
10. BEST RAP SINGLE
1. King Kong – Vector (WINNER)
2. Bad Belle – M.I
3. Bank Alert – Ill Bliss
4. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide, Phyno & Stomrex
5. G.O.D – T.R
11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
1. Praiz – If I fall
2. Shaydee – High
3. Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well (WINNER)
4. Cobhams – Do The Right Thing5. Bez – There’s A Fire
12. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
1. Waje – Coco Baby
2. Aramide – Iwo Nikan (WINNER)
3. Asa – Bed of Stone
4. Simi – Tiff
5. Yemi Alade – Duro Timi
13. NEXT RATED
1. Reekado Bankz (WINNER)
2. Kiss Daniel
3. Cynthia Morgan
4. Korede Bello
5. Lil’ Kesh
14. HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
1. Praiz – Rich n Famous
2. Yemi Alade – King of Queens (WINNER)
3. Skales – Man of the Year
15. LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
1. Ill Bliss – Bank Alert (remix) Feat. Ice Prince, Eva Alordiah & Phyno
2. Vector – King Kong (WINNER)
3. Reminisce – Baba Hafusa
4. G.O.D – T.R
16. BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
1. Reminisce – Skillashi
2. Olamide – Bobo (WINNER)
3. Small Doctor – Mosquito Killer
4. Mastakraft feat. Olamide, CDQ and David O – Indomie
5. Falz The Bad Guy Feat. Yemi Alade & Poe – ello Bae
17. BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG
1. Di’Ja – Awwwwww
2. Bez – There’s A Fire
3. Asa – Satan Be Gone
4. Adekunle Gold – Sade (WINNER)
5. Ugovinna – Rain On Me
6. Simi – Tiff
18. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1. Rich n Famous – Praiz
2. King of Queens – Yemi Alade
3. Street OT – Olamide
4. Chairman – M.I.
5. A.Y.O. – Wizkid
6. Double Trouble – P Square
19. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
1. Olamide (WINNER)
2. Davido
3. Wizkid
4. Yemi Alade
5. P-Square
20. SONG OF THE YEAR
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid (WINNER)
2. Godwin – Korede Bello
3. Kiss Daniel – Woju
4. Olamide – Bobo
21. AFRICAN ARTISTE
1. Diamond Platnumz
2. Cassper Nyovest
3. Sarkodie
4. Uhuru
5. AKA
22. HALL OF FAME
Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry.
The Headies 2015/16 Awards is currently holding at the Landmark Even Centre in Lagos.
Below you’d Find some First photos from The Red Carpet.
Be sure to Keep Refreshing Our Homepage For More Updates From The Headies and Of course a FULL List of Winners.
Delectable Nollywood Actress – Mercy Aigbe turned 37 today and to celebrate a birthday dinner was put together by her husband.
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Happy mothers gave birth to children in the early hours of 2016, ushering in the new year with wonderful bundles of joy.
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode visited the Epe General Hospital, Ibeju Lekki General Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity Hospital where she presented gifts to the first babies born in the early hours of the New Year. During her visit, she said one of the greatest gifts of God to humanity is the birth of a new baby, just as she reminded that God does not forget or abandon his own.
“The birth of a new baby is no doubt a sign that God does not forget or abandon his own, hence his magnanimity in making people flourish by enabling and allowing new babies come into the earth”
First Lady Ambode thereafter presented gifts to Amarachi Bright, who delivered a baby girl at Epe General Hospital at 12.01 am, Adeleke Abosede that also delivered a baby girl at exact 12:03am in Ibeju Lekki General Hospital and Okunowo Oluwakemi at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital to a baby boy at 12:01am.
She congratulated the parents and prayed that the babies would fulfill their destinies on earth just as she lauded the effort of National Population Commission (NPC) for their physical presence which added colour to the ceremony with the instant registration and issuance of birth certificate to the babies.
She urged the new mums to ensure they observe the mandatory exclusive breastfeeding period of six months, a feat she said if adhered to, will make their babies healthy and good looking.
Diamond Platnumz and His Babymama, Tiffah are all loved up in new photos.
The love birds both welcomed their daughter in the early hours of August 6, 2015.
The East African super star shared a picture of Zari when she was given birth to in the hospital room with his mum holding Tiffah on Instagram.
“My mom’s face it’s enough to Express how i feell … Welcome to the world @princess_tiffah” wrote Diamond Platnumz in the caption.
Below are more beautiful pictures of him with his baby mama.
American singer, songwriter, and performer, Natalie Maria Cole, has died at the age of 65.
Natalie, is reportedly survived by a son, Robert Adam Yancy.
The Grammy-winning singer is reported to have suffered several health issues during her lifetime as she had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and had required a kidney transplant in 2009.
In October 2015, the mother-of-one is reported to have canceled a series of concerts between November and December.
The Grammy-winning singer is reported to have suffered several health issues during her lifetime as she had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and had required a kidney transplant in 2009.
After news of her death broke, American civil rights activists, Rev. Al Sharpton tweeted a photo of the singer as a young girl singing with the piano.
#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable pic.twitter.com/zn7DArSMcG
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 1, 2016
May She Rest in Peace.
Daughter of former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim, Adanma and her Handsome Hubby Amaha Okorafor have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, born yesterday.
Adanma Ohakim tied the knot with her fiance, Dr Amaha in Abuja on Saturday, the 4th of July.
The bride, a lawyer and fitness expert, rocked a stunning April by Kunbi wedding dress for her wedding.
Congrats to the couple.
It All started well this year, Which has quite been eventful for Nigerians. Many popular Nigerians couldn’t make it to 2016
Ranging from politicians to entertainers, Actors,prominent Nigerians, etc. Their death came to us as a shock.
Popular Nigerians Who Died In 2015. May Their Souls Continue to Rest in The Bosom of The Lord.
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He was a nollywood veteran actor,he was one of the most talented actors in the industry. Born On January 18, 2015, he died from kidney disease after he could not afford the fee his hospital was demanding.
He is survived by wife and children.
The Nollywood actor and prince of comedy’s death came as a shock to nigerians and the entertainment industry at large.
He died in the early hours of monday december 14 after performing at an event.
According to The nation reports, he anchored a program for one Mr Charles Esonu in Aba.
He left there for Ugwunagbo for another event he was contracted to anchor, but he couldn’t conclude the event.
He was rushed to the hospital due to blood pressure issues,he died later that night.
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“Fuji and Hip Hop Artiste, Pasuma decided to give his fans a new year gift by releasing the visuals to his song, “Quality” on the first day of the year 2016. The video was shot in Lagos by Hg2 Films who used very creative camera angles to interpret this video.
Pasuma displays his ability adapt to modern tech items as he steps on a hover board while also stepping to the beat. It’s another one from Oganla himself.
Enjoy.”
A 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, is currently being detained by the police in Taraba State for allegedly killing his two-months-old baby because he did not want to accept it because it was born out of wedlock by his lover.
The incident which happened at Unguwan Yandan in Jalingo, the state capital, according to information, occurred after Ibrahim failed to take care of the baby and the woman who delivered the child for him out of wedlock.
It was learnt that the suspect and the child’s mother, Karshe Harmuel, also 25, were living together as lovers before she got pregnant but when she was close to her Expected Day of Delivery (EDD), she left him to live with her uncle.
After she gave birth to a baby boy, Harmuel’s family members said Ibrahim ended the relationship and left her to take care of the baby.
The mother narrated that she had gone to meet Ibrahim on the fateful day to demand for money to buy soap and baby lotion and in the heat of anger, she left the baby behind, not knowing that he had a sinister motive in his mind.
“When I met him in the room, I asked him why he abandoned us. I told him since he decided to jilt me, he had to take care of his son. As I realised that he was not willing to listen to me, I left the baby with him and returned home.
A few minutes after I went back to pick my baby, I saw the man choking the neck of the baby.”
Harmuel’s uncle’s wife, Cecilia Hosea, said she urged Karshe to go back and pick her child.
“I asked Karshe to go back and pick the baby. When she brought back the baby, I collected the child. I then saw white fluid coming out from his month. I noticed that the baby had died. Karshe did not know that she was carrying a dead baby.”
Her uncle, John Hosea, who took care of her and the child, said he travelled to the village when the incident happened.
I was in the village when the incident happened. If I were at home when Karshe decided to take the baby to the man, I would not have allowed her.
I did not even know the man, I just saw him today at the police station and I told them at the station that the man was lucky I was in the village when he killed my grandchild, because I would have taken a revenge on him.
The man is very wicked, because since Karshe delivered, he only came to see her once, when he gave her N1,700 and told her that he named the child Ali.”
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Joseph Kwaji, confirmed the incident, adding that the baby’s body had been taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, for autopsy and that the suspect was in police custody.
Recall we Reported that On December 28, 2015 Nollywood actor Charles ‘Igwe 2Pac’ Okocha was hit by a stray bullet.
He was rushed to the Emergency Room for treatment after he reportedly got hit by a stray bullet from a policeman.
The actor is quite well now and he’s currently recuperating.
A photo of the actor in a hospital with friends has surfaced.
In the picture Charles Okocha looks a whole lot better.
