Archive for November, 2009

Omawumi: Not A Loser At All

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Omawumi: Not A Loser At All  | Read More
Monday, November 23rd, 2009

She may have lost the top prize at the West Africa Idols, but Omawumi is far from being a loser. What more evidence do you need than a growing catalogue of awards, correct set of videos, and a well-put-together debut offering?

Reality Check

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Busta Rhymes - identifies the the challenges and hopes of the Nigerian, on The Pulse's 'So Te'  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

What’s the hottest craze in Nigeria right now? No, it’s not designer lace. It’s not the new Range Rover sports. It’s not MTV base or MI. What’s in vogue right now, is not Alanta or Fashola-ism or Mikano Generators. No. Nigerians love cars and cable TV and razz dance discoveries. We like pro-active leaders and [...]

Our Mission

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Our Mission  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

We will combine art reporting with celebrity reporting, hoping to enlighten, educate, inform and entertain our audience without nearing the corridors of the four letter word called ‘bore’.

Nuttin’ Wrong With L’Ami!

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Nuttin' Wrong With L'Ami!  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

  Video title: Nuttin’ Artiste: L’Ami Director: Ak-One Review by: Chiagoziem Onyekwena Okay so, I wasn’t exactly top of my class in French (…shoot me!) but at least I can remember the word ‘Ami’ is French for friend and that that sophisticated looking ‘L’ at the beginning is nothing more than an identifier. Having said [...]

Video Review: Ako Mi Ti Po Ju

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Video Review: Ako Mi Ti Po Ju  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Artiste: Naeto C Video title: Ako mi ti poju Producer: Bobby Boulders By Kola Ayoola Like “Kini big deal” Like “Ako mi ti poju”; fantastic picture. The video brandishes very beautiful visuals that should be one of the best we’ve seen from our home based acts. Like “Kini big deal” Like “Ako mi ti poju”, [...]

Treasures From Benin

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One of the paintings by George Edozie  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

  By Adewole Ajala        UNIBEN trained artists finally shed their reclusive state to hold the first ever UBTA (University of Benin Trained artists) show at the National Museum, Onikan.  Tagged Treasures of Benin, an exhibition dripping with twenty artists and their proficiency over diverse mediums, it afforded art enthusiasts a peek into [...]

Oh What A Night!

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Oh What A Night!

poet-performer Beautiful Nubia performing  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

  The recent Jazz segment of the MUSON festival was a breath of fresh air as two days of indigenous artists offered more dynamism to the monotony of an annual fiesta, Adewole Ajala writes  The Shell Hall of the MUSON Centre was not filled to capacity. But that did not quell expectations of an audience [...]

His Excellency Shawn Corey Carter

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His Excellency Shawn Corey Carter  | Read More
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Jay Z is the closest thing Hip Hop has to a President. So, if he’s Hip Hop Pres., then his albums must contain his manifesto. On BP III, the leader’s sights are set on change

Ruggedman and Isio – It’s all over!

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Isio... mind on her career  | Read More
Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Reliable sources say the model cum TV star has parted ways with her rapper boyfriend Ruggedman

Terry’s Ginjah Seduction

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From the church to the streets; Gabriel Amanyi wants no one holding him dowm  | Read More
Saturday, November 21st, 2009

          Artiste: TERRY G Album:  GINGAH UR SWAGGAH (SEASON 1) By Chiagoziem Onyekwena Is Terry G a madman who just happens to sing or a singer who just happens to be mad? Whatever might be the case, the man must be commended for building something of a formidable brand around this [...]