In a move that further reinforces the confidence of International copyright community in the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), the governing body of copyright administration in the world, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), in collaboration with  affiliate sister organisation, South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) and the South African Recording […]

Awards of ECOWAS Peace Ambassador were given to Alpha Blondy of Coted’Voire and legendary reggae giant Jimmy Cliff. Their citations were read to the admiration of the audience as they were both honoured by the ECOWAS President.

No worries in Warri’ is now a slogan amongst youth who are looking forward to rave of the moment musician, Wande Coal coming to do his thing in Delta State. The bumper to bumper crooner is expected to be a star attraction at the Ginger Ur Swagga show this month in Warri, Delta State.

The Nigerian music scene is about to witness the entrance of a new and budding artiste, Akindele Akinyemi Goodness, aka LytRule, to the Nigerian music industry. LytRule, the new kid on the music bloc, will soon roll out an 8-track album titled ‘Luv Maga’. The hit track of the album, ‘Luv Maga’ is already making the rounds on local radio stations.

Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt and pretty Dakore Egbuson have emerged as surprise comperes for the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards which holds on Sunday December 6th 2009 at Martinos Hotel and Hall, Ikeja, Lagos. aAccording to organisers/ publisher of the Best of Nollywood magazine, Seun Oloketuyi , “We decided to use both tested and trusted entertainers as they fit perfectly with the status of the awards.”

Surprise performance for the evening came from Sweden-based Nigerian superstar, Dr Alban who brought back the memories of his hit song, ‘Its My Life’, and was later joined on stage by cousin and acclaimed area fada; Charly Boy for a re-mix version. Djinee, Benita, M.I, Waje, Wande Coal and Bracket also lend musical voice to the night. A documentary on Michael Jackson and the video revolution was shown while Streethood gave very impressive MJ dance sketches..

Gbenga Adedoyin Salu is one of Nigeria’s enterprising music young video directors. From departmental cartoon drawing to being a freelance cartoonist for a national daily, Gbenga has moved on to directing music videos, especially animated ones.

As the entire entertainment industry empties into Lagos this weekend for the third edition of Nigeria’s foremost and pioneer music video awards; the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA), top entertainment mogul and Chairman Silverbird group, Ben Murray Bruce, has expressed his support for the NMVA cause during a courtesy call made to him at his Lagos office by NMVA delegates.

Barely two weeks after dropping the first single off his up coming album “Tradition” 9ice hits us with the energy. “Energy” the latest single from 9ice has had people anticipating its release since its teaser was posted online.

The last may not have been heard about the activities of kidnappers who seemed to have rendered men of the Nigerian Police Force impotent with the ease they snapped up citizens off the street in the name of kidnaping and demanding for money ransom.

They started out as five members, now there are three of them in the group. Prince, Sir-K, Kendo, ADV and Double D once comprised the pop group known as Freewindz.

We’ve just gone two years and we’re looking at the third one, and it looks like it’s coming a lot better than the previous ones. This particular project requires a lot more capital to carry out and there’s so much risks involved too.

The Queen of African talking drum, Aralola Olumuyiwa, lived up to expectations last Thursday as she dazzled the crowd at the Felabration concert, held in Lagos in honour of late Afrobeat music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

In fact, it’s by the grace of God that I have been coping with the pressure. Really, it has not been easy at all, but I always make them understand that I’m married. My husband is always there for me, why keeping an affair elsewhere? He’s caring, loving and everything for me so there is no point for me to look outside.

The Kean University star search ward winner of “Best Hip_Hop/Rap Performance” Felicia Babalola, a. k.. a.. Felyne is presently rocking the Nigeria entertainment industry with her new singles “I dont care”.