Harrysong dumps Five Star Music...starts own music label

Biggest shock of the month as Harrysong dumps Five Star Music to start his own music label.

There is about to be another artist/label drama/fight in the Nigerian entertainment industry. And this time, it's between Raggae Blues singer Harrysong and his Five Star Music label.

Late yesterday evening, Harrysong shared the poster on the left on his IG page, he didn't say what it was about but when Da-Playpoint went digging, we found out it was his own music label. Thing is, Harrysong still has a 2-year contract with Five Star Music and we hear Five Star Music will be coming for him...

We don't have all the details but according to someone in the know, Harrysong was unhappy with his contract and wanted out. Without informing Five Star, he started his own label.

A source close to the music label said he believes that the music label will take it up with Harrysong as they paid a lot of money to break his contract with his former music label, Kevin Luciano's Question Mark Records before they could even sign him and they have spent a lot of money on him and he still has contractual agreements with them until 2018.

Harrysong doesn't seem to care as he's already launched his own label.

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New music: Mc Galaxy - SHUPE (New dance 2016) + Instructional Video

Mc Galaxy a.k.a the King of New Dance is Africa is back with another new Dance titled Shupe.

After the successful introduction of Sekem Dance, Nek unek Dance, Komolopcholop Dance, Go Gaga Dance, Kukere and Your Waist Dance for Iyanaya,  He is back with a new Dance SHUPE to round up the year.

Mc Galaxy's Song Sekem was recently featured in Walt Disney's Latest Movie titled Queen of Katwe which starred Lupita Nyongo, David Oyelowo and top Movie stars.
Shupe is the latest song with a dance produced by Dj Coublon and Fiokee.

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ZENITH BANK CHRISTMAS OPENING CEREMONY

Yearly as always, Crowd gathered at Ajose Adeogun (EKO HOTEL
ROUND-ABOUT) yesterday as Zenith Bank Launched fireworks in the air to
Declare open their Decoration.

MERRY X-MAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE

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#Headies2016: Falz and Adesua Etomi unveiled as hosts

In a statement by the organisers of the award ceremony, 'The pair, chosen for their prowess and rare creativity, embody the theme of this year’s event 'create, think, recreate.'

Raving rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, a.k.a Falz The Bahd Guy, and Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi will host the 11th edition of The Headies.

In a statement by the organisers of the award ceremony, ‘The pair, chosen for their prowess and rare creativity, embody the theme of this year’s event ‘create, think, recreate.’
Falz and Adesua Etomi will go on to join past celebrity pairs like D’banj and Tana Adelana in 2007, Basketmouth and Dakore Egbuson in 2008, Banky W and Kemi Adetiba in 2009, Rita Dominic and Eldee in 2011, M.I Abaga and Omawumi in 2012, Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid in 2013, and Basketmouth and Toke Makinwa in 2014.

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Second Edition of Outstanding Young Achievers(OYA) awards will hold in Lagos this weekend

According to our previous post, Nigeria’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers will all be celebrated at the ceremony.

The 2016 edition of the Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards themed ‘Moving Forward’ will hold on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

The award ceremony is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers.

Weeks ago, organisers released the full list of nominations where star personalities like Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Falz, Linda Ikeji, O.C Ukeje and others all got nods in different categories.

Head over to NETShop to get your tickets for the the event.

 

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Olamide’s concert to hold on December 26 in Lagos

According to the rapper, he boldly said: 'I'm fully charged for the concert this year, my battery is fully charged.'

Olamide performing at a recent show

 The third edition of YBNL rapper Olamide‘s concert is set to hold this December on Boxing Day.
The rapper revealed the night will be one to remember as he is fully prepped to make the 2016 edition of the concert a lot bigger than its sophomore which was held in December 2015.
Tagged ‘OLIC 3: Beast Mode III’, the concert will witness a one-of-a-kind performance as the rapper says, ‘I’m fully charged for the concert this year, my battery is fully charged.’

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"11 years together, 3rd wedding anniversary" - Peter Okoye & Lola Omotayo celebrate their love

Peter Okoye of Psquare and Lola Omotayo are celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary today, November 17. 2016. Lola shared on open letter of love to Peter, via her Instagram page. She wrote:

"To my dearest husband peterpsquare, happy anniversary. Ours has been a long journey filled with lessons and unique experiences that have shaped who we have become today. I am happy to say that we are now best friends besides everything else. I have learned to listen and respect you more and you have learned to appreciate me as I am. I thank you for treating me like a lady and for always being there for me. I thank you for providing for our family and for putting us first at all times. It is not easy being married to a musician as people only see the glamorous side of this life but refuse to realize that you are a human being first with feelings and needs just as any one else. 11years together is not a joke. I see the non-glamorous side of you and still love you as you come.I love you! May God continue to bless and protect us in Jesus Name!⚘

#3years #anniversary #peterandlola #Okoyes #blessed #parents #daddy #mummy #happyanniversary #november17th #11yearstogether #nobejoke"

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

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Basketmouth shares photos of dilapidated buildings at Queens barrack Apapa as he pleads with the govt to renovate it

The comedian took his Instagram page to lament on the horrible state of the Queens Barracks, Apapa, Lagos State. According to him, the buildings were built 56 years ago and have never been renovated. Read what he wrote below...

This is one of many dilapidated buildings/block in Queens barracks Apapa, built 56years ago with no single renovation or maintenance till date. A part of the building collapsed last week but thanks to God that nobody was hurt.

This barracks is worse than the Police college barracks that was renovated after Channels TV televised the situation. Please be our own channels TV to broadcast this until something is done. This barracks produced Joseph Yobo, Sule Ladipo, George Elawure and many more.

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Did Denrele secretly get married?

The media personality posted photos of himself with a woman clad in a bridal dress.
Controversial TV personality, Denrele Edun, who refers to himself as a ‘diva’ and dresses in female clothing, shocked many when he posted photos of himself and his ‘bride’.

His interesting caption, ‘A good WIFE is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night. About time I got married… ♥️♥️My Heartbeat’ led fans wondering if he’d secretly gotten hitched.

Stop trying to fool us, Denrele. We know it’s just a movie scene, but you sure do look dapper in that suit.

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QuiloxFight: Oritsefemi swallows pride, apologises to Shina Peller

Oritsefemi swallows pride, apologies to Shina Peller. The singer has also said he will take up the hospital bills of the injured bouncer from the incident.

 The Friday, November 11, 2016 brawl at Quilox nightclub now looks to be dead and buried.

This comes after Oritsefemi finally swallowed his pride and apologised to the nightclub for his actions and also offered to take full responsibility for the hospital bills of the injured bouncer, Iliyasu.
His apology comes barely 24 hours after he shared a statement from a hospital bed claiming he’s recovering from internal injuries.

Here is his apology below…
‘Shina Peller remains my boss, my friend and a brother for life. I know you will never ask any one to mob me. It’s never your fault neither your management team, I’ve chilled with you home and abroad, you are a cool-hearted person.

Nigerian singer, Rocksteady gives an eyewitness account of what happened
‘You’ve been good to every one you have come across. I don’t know where this is coming from but have accepted it as a very deep lesson from the almighty ‘amuwa olorun ni’. In any way I have offended you please forgive me and let our relationship remain stronger.
‘For the injured bouncer I will take good responsibility for his health condition and always check on him as so many people have also paid me a visit here in the hospital and also my well-wishers on social media. I thank you guys for forgiving me.
‘Iliasu ‘the injured bouncer’ is also my brother from the same hood ‘Ajegunle city’. I feel his pain also. How I wish he wasn’t the victim he wouldn’t have let any one touch me because I know him to be a very gallant dude ever.

Check out bloody photos of the injured bouncer, Iliyasu
‘My people I’m deeply sorry for all that happened, I promise to be the most gentle human being living on this earth regardless any circumstances. Quilox nite club remain my home, our house, your own Na still your own. Jah love, Thanks.’

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UPCOMING: OYA AWARDS 2016

The official nominee list have been unveiled; votes for Oya Awards are currently pouring in and will end on 10th November 2016. This edition of  the awards themed “Moving Forward” is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s  most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers who will be celebrated at:…
Venue: Bespoke Event centre Lekki
Date: November 20th, 2016
Time: (Red Carpet) 5:00pm

Get your ticket at :  NETSHOP

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It’s 48 hours to Femi Kuti’s ‘Live In Abuja’ concert

Femi Kuti and the Positive Force band will be performing some of his most recent hits along with classic tunes at the Sheraton Hotel, Ladi Kwali Way, Abuja.

In about 48-hours from now, afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti will headline a live concert in Abuja.

The event, packaged by Chocolate City Group with support from Etisalat Nigeria, is targeted at consumers with a fine taste for live music experiences.
Femi, who has toured extensively throughout Europe, America and Africa with his Positive Force band, has performed in major cities of the world including Lagos, London, Paris, New York, Glasgow and Glastonbury.

He has also collaborated with major international acts such as American artistes Common, Macy Gray, Nile Rodgers and D’Angelo, as well as Nigerian stars Wizkid and 2Baba.

Femi Kuti and the Positive Force band will be in Abuja on November 18, 2016, performing some of his most recent hits along with classic tunes at the Sheraton Hotel, Ladi Kwali Way.
He’ll be supported on stage by other acts like Jesse Jagz, Ric Hassani, Jahmal, Niniola, and Ruby Gyang.
Tickets for the event are N3,000 for Bronze, N10,000 for Silver, and N400,000 for a table for 10; all available at NETShop.

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‘Why my UK tour didn’t hold’ – D’banj

Bangalee was scheduled to perform alongside Tekno in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

D’banj‘s highly publicised tour of the United Kingdom, earlier scheduled for Manchester on November 11, Birmingham on November 12 and London on November 13, 2016, has failed to hold.

The tour was to be his first performance in UK in almost four years and was meant to be hosted by Capital Xtra’s DJ Abrantee with support performance from Tekno.

In an exclusive chat with Thenetng, D’banj confirmed and explained why the tour didn’t hold.

In his words, ‘The promoters promised to secure the work permit and apparently didn’t and wanted me to perform without one and I couldn’t.’

He’s however yet to confirm new dates and locations for the tour.

D’banj, who is currently in UK, received the BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament in Westminster, London From Lord John Bird a few days ago

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This will make you feel old: Benita Okojie is getting married

In the late 90’s, Benita Okojie emerged on the music scene, rosy cheeked and full of innocence as she crooned ‘Osamudiamen….’ She was only 12 and it seemed she was never going to grow up.

Well, ‘little Benita’ is not so little anymore. She reappeared in the media couple of years ago looking all grown up, talking about graduating from university and getting married in the future.

That future has arrived. Few hours ago, it was reported that she was getting married to a long-term boyfriend later this month.

Married. Benita Okojie is getting married. At the appropriate age of 27, it shouldn’t raise any eyebrows.

But for many of us that saw her in her childhood, it certainly feels just like yesterday. And it makes us feel very old.
Congratulations Benita!

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Comedian Seyi Law declares his interest to run for president in 2019

The comedian took to his Instagram and twitter page to declare his interest in running for president come 2019. According to him, it's time we vote for shift and change the status quo. Why aim low when you can aim high? I believe that the status quo must change for Nigeria to regain its place as a force to reckon with. The energy and knowledge of the Nigerian Youth must be put to positive use.


It is time we acknowledged the ingenuity of our vibrant men and women to ensure proper representation at the different levels of governance and not mere reduction to PAs and SAs.
We must ensure we retain our best brains in the country and adequately make provision to reform our educational institutions, healthcare system and industries. Our ways of learning must change to meet required standard.

I am ALETILE OLUWASEYITAN LAWRENCE aka SEYILAW and I am running for the highest office in the land in 2019.

#SEYILAW2019 #VOTESHIFT#SEYILAW4PRESIDENT

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TeeY-Mix on 'Jekalo' by Disiac Entertainments' Signee, K-B (King Bernard)

Disiac Entertainments  is proud to unveil their multi-talented artiste K-B. with his first official single under the label. “Jekalo” (lets go) Featuring Nuty is a nice tune professionally produced by the super producer TeeY-mix for club party starter.

 #Jekalo' is a certified hit, it's a Unique sound that will surely keep you on your feet till the beat fades & have you hit that replay button.

K-B also known as King-B is 20 years old, he grew up on the streets of Lagos and speaks Igbo & Yoruba languages fluently as often reflected in his music also A singer, producer and Performer who already has massive fan base in Ojodu and Ogba areas of Lagos respectively, K-B is undoubtedly the next big thing the Nigerian music industry is about to witness.

DOWNLOAD LINK:
https://soundcloud.com/user-270073273/k-b-ft-nuty-jekalo-pro-teey-mix

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Yoruba actress, Kudirat Ajimat and Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri passes away

The two Nollywood practitioners have been reported dead in the space of 24 hours.

First was the news of Nollywood film-maker and Director, Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri, a Calabar-born mother of one who passed away after complaining of pains from peptic ulcer.

Announcing her death, film-maker Uduak Isong Oguamanam, younger sister of Emem Isong, took to her Facebook to write a glowing tribute that reads, ‘Grief. It makes you remember things. Minute details, like the sound of their feet, the colour of their hair and the sweet smell of their body spray. It makes you regret. The holidays you never took, the movies you never watched together, the visits you kept planning to but never made. It reminds you of your own mortality. You wonder if there’s a row call and what your number is on the list. Death doesn’t warn you. One moment you’re laughing with a loved one, your head thrown back, with wanton abandon, the next your eyes are bloodshot from weeping for a loss so deep no one can understand. I’ll never understand, never come to terms with your death. You were many things to me; Friend. Sister. Business partner. Supporter. Colleague. My life was better because you were in it. Sleep well my beautiful, adorable, amazing Ansa. Till we meet again to part no more’.

Not long after, news of the death of Yoruba actress, Kudirat Ajimat was announced by TAMPAN in a statement that reads, ‘It saddens our association Theatre Arts and Movie Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State Chapter, to announce the untimely death of our beloved sister/colleague Kudirat Ajimat popularly known and called Ajimat. The news of her death got to us this morning as a shocker but we don’t have power to stop God from doing what is right in HIS sight. We will seriously miss you and your friendly lifestyle. RIP.’

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Flavour, Olamide, M.I Abaga, Kcee, others bring excitement to Owerri this weekend

 

Music fans in Owerri, the Imo State capital are set for an exciting weekend as a number of Nigeria’s popular artistes will perform there during Star Music The Trek.

Scheduled for the Dan Anyiam Stadium, the latest leg of the concert will see Flavour perform alongside other top artistes like M.I Abaga, Olamide, Kcee, Runtown, Humblesmith, Mr. Raw and more.

DJ Neptune and DJ Big N of Chocolate City are also expected to be at the show which will be hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka.

Star Music The Trek tour has visited Makurdi, Abuja and Calabar as thousands of fans thronged to watch their favourite music stars perform.

The concert’s finale comes up on November 26 in Lagos.

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Patoranking album hits number 4 on billboard charts

Just 11 days after the release of Patoranking’s album “God Over  Everything”, the singer’s debut has reached number 4 on the Billboard charts. He held a press conference this past week to discuss his success and his reason for delaying the release of the album.

 He said:
“One of the reasons why the album was delayed was: we could have dropped an album after ‘Girlie Oh’, but I just felt that I needed the acquaintance, that I wasn’t acquainted to the people. I felt that I wasn’t felt all over the country. Down South, down North, they didn’t know me. I needed to get closer to the people, and that was why I had to delay the album for a while, and we kept up dropping singles.”
“I want a four year old to be able to sing Patoranking’s music. At the end of the day, I want to make music, irrespective of the genre, irrespective of how it is being done. I just want to get it done, and get it delivered. I want to see a 2-year kid singing my song. On the track 1 of the song I went really hard, just to let people understand that my name is Patoranking, and dance hall is all I do. You have some pidgin tracks as well for my people in Ajegunle. I try to carry everybody along.” 
“I’m somebody that my music depicts my lifestyle, everything that has to be about my upbringing and how I rose to fame. Patoranking generally, the life and times of Patoranking. I got to figure out that a lot of people want to be famous, a lot of people want to to be known for different things, for wearing the best designers. Others for having a lot of properties. But you know not everybody knows that despite everything you have, it’s still vanity, it’s still God over everything”.
“The album is about love, about God, and it’s about where I come from, and where I’m headed to. In as much as you are trying to dance, just always remember that it is still God over everything. No matter what you possess, no matter what you do in life, it should be a thought that has to go with your day to day activity. No matter the amount of money I have on earth, it is still God. That’s why we chose the title “God Over Everything.””

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Akpororo and wife celebrates 1st wedding anniversary today

Comedian Akpororo and his wife, Josephine are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today, November 14th 2016

The couple welcome their first child in August 2016, Celebrating their love.....

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Made 9 reveals why no one knows about his love life

Veteran rap artiste, Mode 9, is regarded as the godfather of rap music in Nigeria in some quarters and while a lot is known about the talented rapper’s body of work, little or nothing is known about his love life. In fact, if you ask his core fans if the rap artiste is married or not, no one can answer with confidence.

In a chat with DA-Playpoint Entertaiment, the word smith once again evaded questions that border on his private life but this time, he gave reasons why he never talks about his personal life.

“I am not going to answer personal questions and if you notice my modus operand, I guard my personal life with my life. I tell my family members to shy away from the press. My interviews are about my works; I drop an album and I want you to buy it. I don’t want people to know about my personal life, because I am an artiste and not a   celebrity. I don’t do music to be famous. Everybody has a reason behind their action and I do music because I am good at it.

“Why do I need to be famous? It is a lie that the person in my life may feel bad that I don’t talk about her during interviews. If your wife works in a bank and you are an artiste, you don’t go to her bank and sit down. Likewise an entertainer; your spouse may come for a few shows but not every one of them because she knows you would not give her all your attention. Some people like to put their family in the limelight like the Kardashians but others don’t because they are private people and the fans need to respect that fact. I follow rappers like KRS One in America and I have never woken up one day to find out who his wife is. I don’t care about any other thing but his music because I am a fan of his music. There are some people that are just too nosy and want to know everything about a person. You cannot know everything about me. I am from a different era, and in my era, we only follow the music and ignore every other thing,” Mode 9 said.

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"WizKid Award Was A Mistake" Says MTV EMA

It came as a rude shock to Nigerians when it was announced that ace artiste, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun was “incorrectly” awarded the Best African Act award at the recently concluded MTV European Music Awards held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on November 6, 2016.

The award which was initially given to Wiz kid was said to have been taken from him and given to his Tanzanian counterpart, Alikiba.

 It was reported that the MTV EMA posted a statement on its website which named Alikiba, as the rightful recipient of the award.

The statement read, “MTV congratulates Alikiba, who has won Best African Act at the 2016 MTV EMAs. The news was revealed 10 November, after the incorrect results were posted late Sunday night (6 November) due to an error. Six Worldwide Act winners, including Wizkid, were selected by an international committee of MTV music executives to recognise current artists who are rising to have a wider geographic appeal beyond their local regions. The winners were chosen based on a range of criteria including international MTV video play, radio airplay, streams, and sales across multiple territories and regions. The winner of Best African Act was selected by fans via votes on MTVEMA.com. Both Wizkid and Alikiba are great artistes and deserving winners at the MTV EMAs and we congratulate them wholeheartedly on their achievements. We apologise for any confusion but we are pleased to recognise the achievements of both artists on this global platform.”

Efforts made by Saturday Beats to confirm the development on the website did not yield any result.

Reacting to this development, Wizkid’s manager, Sunday Are, told Saturday Beats via a telephone conversation that there was something fishy going on.

“They had announced him as the winner and if he was at the award ceremony and the award had been given to him in person, would they come back to say that the award isn’t for him anymore? I think there is something fishy going on about this development. If Wizkid was present to receive the award, would they have said on stage that it was an error? I really think there is something suspicious going on. The MTV EMA is not a small award, it is a very prestigious one and they cannot afford to make such a mistake because it is too costly. Personally, I think there is more to this and something suspicious is going on,” he said.

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