Nigerian Entertainment Tit-Bits

•Toyin Agbola

•Toyin Agbola

Mayne.O.C Set To Re-define Rap Industry

Mayne.O.C
Mayne.O.C

The music industry will in the next few weeks witness the emergence of yet another incredibly talented teenager after Olamide, Wizkid, and a couple of other young rave making artistes. This is no other than the 16-year-old rapper who goes by the name Mayne O.C.

Uzoukwu Odinaka Christiantus  popularly known as Mayne.O.C is a young talented entertainer.  He shows quite a great zeal with his newly found rap style which appeals to dancehall music fans. Not leaving behind the majority of listeners who appreciate music with substance and treasure. Mayne is an artiste who can simultaneously do both styles:  dancehall and good lyrical delivery. He has a strong passion to deliver his bits with intense flexibility.

His deep lyrical hip-hop tracks can compete with the big guns in the music industry, and in the last few weeks, he has dropped two singles Number One and On The Road which reflect his two sides. The two tracks showcases his mature lyrics which is difficult to find among teenage artistes.  Apparently, Mayne.O.C is the new kid in the block and the next big talent to watch out for. The fresh singles are making waves across the media.

 

‘Aseyori’  Video Out

Brother Qamordeen Adekunle Oyebanji otherwise called Agba Kamo, has released the video of his latest album, Aseyori. The video was shot in Lagos and Ogun states.

According to Agba Kamo, the video is dedicated to Islamic faithful who are observing the Ramadan fasting all over the world and to celebrate the forthcoming Eid-El Fitri.

•Agba Kamo
•Agba Kamo

Tracks in the album include Mode/Aseyori, Arin Ajo, Baba/Mama E setoju Omo, Titobi Re and Awon Kan Nbe.

Agba Kamo debuted in 2008 with Imole, featuring Ayeloyun. This was followed by Aanu Olorun, an Islamic classic.

The radio cum TV presenter has joined Edide Ejisari crew on NTA 10. He produced the programme’s montage.

Meanwhile, Edide Ejisari, an early morning show is back on the station one year after the former anchor, Alhaji Rasak Aremu Gawat’s whereabouts still remains mysterious.

–Kayode Aponmade

 

DJ Neptune Unveils Mix Tape

•DJ Neptune
•DJ Neptune

DJ Neptune has released another mix tape tagged 2013 South Africa Dance Mix.

The international DJ, who doubles as the official DJ of Nigerian rapper Naeto C, dropped the mix tape on 360record label and Channel O’s Basement Africa TV.

The release of last year’s 2012 South Africa Dance Mix recorded over 140,000 downloads worldwide with positive comments from fans and friends.

The 2013 South Africa Dance Mix promises to take his fans beyond boundaries as it is enjoying massive airplay on radio stations and night clubs across the globe.

–Kayode Aponmade 

 

 

El-Phlex Releases ‘Jamalo’ Video

Fast rising duo, Adeniyi and Oluwaseun Ariyo a.k.a. El-Phlex, have released the video of their new single, Jamalo.

•El-Phlex
•El-Phlex

The song features Sheyman and EME act, Skales, while the video was directed by Patrick Elis.

Jamalo is a follow-up to El-Phlex’s previous singles; Home & Away and Gbetiwa Remix, which featured Yung6ix, Seriki, Cynthia Morgan, Jhybo, Iceberg-Slim and T-izze.

El-Fhlex has won different award which include Global News Award for the Most Promising Artist of the year 2011, Best Upcoming Artistes 2010 in Ibadan and also Best Performing Artistes UNIBEN in 2006.

 —Daniels Ekugo

 

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Toyin Adegbola Storms Location

•Toyin Agbola
•Toyin Agbola

Actress Toyin Adegbola has stormed location for a movie, Osomo.

The actress, popularly known as Asewo To Re Mecca, said Osomo is a movie centred on the use of traditional herbs for the treatment of various ailments.

Olunroye (Antar Laniyan), a herbal traditionalist, is an influential figure in the town because of his success in healing people with herbs.

His death led to total abandonment of the practice, and the next generations suffered because of various ailments that proved untreatable. Sometimes, orthodox medicine lacks the potency to treat some diseases.

The film features other stars like Yemi Elebuibon, Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Tijani Adekola (Golugo), Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adebayo, Afonja Olaniyi (Sanyeri), Odunlade Adekola and Adebayo Salami.

Others are  Kunle Makinde (Dejo Tunfulu), Ibrahim Chatta,  Taiwo Ibikunle, Fathia Balogun, Iyabo Odukanmi, Liz Anjonrin, Dupe Jayesinmi, Wale Akorede (Okunnu).

–Kayode Aponmade

 

Reggae Musician Turns Preacher

•Dr. Hammer
•Dr. Hammer

Reggae musician, Vick Ematele, otherwise known as Dr. Hammer, is now a preacher. He is the General Overseer of Christ Chosen Tabernacle, CCT.

Dr. Hammer was a prominent player in the music industry in the 90s before his encounter with God after a chain of difficulties. In 1996, his cut Old Mama Youngy, made a big mark among music lovers.

At the peak of his musical career, Dr. Hammer said while his peers indulged in alcohol and other vices, he stayed away. This, he said, was an indication that he was a special breed, ordained to serve God.

“In September, 2012, the Lord said I should serve Him at the Winners Chapel. I thought I was going to be an usher at first, but to my greatest surprise, He spoke to me a week before induction that ‘my servant you are going to serve me at the toilet’. To God be the glory I’m still serving the Lord in the toilet unit till date and His promises concerning his anointing has never stopped increasing since I started,” Ematele, who is now a G.O told P.M.News Entertainment Cafe.

–Edwin Usoboh

 

Tolu Playar Drops Blow My Mind

Fast rising hip hop music act, Tolu Playar has formally dropped a new single, Blow My Mind.

•Tolu-Playar
•Tolu-Playar

The single is a follow up to his last video, Okolo Azonto and was produced by Fliptyce who produced P-Square’s Chop My Money.

Fliptyce also had a cameo appearance in the video, which was shot by HD Genesis, a Nigerian director who has shot videos for Lil Chuckee of Lil Wayne’s camp, Travis Porter and many African and American hip hop stars.

Tolu Playar also disclosed that the song is dedicated to all African girls because they are the hottest and sexiest women in the world.

–Kayode Aponmade

 

Makanaki Drops LP, Goes On Tour 

Tope Makanaki
Tope Makanaki

Fuji music act, Tope Makanaki, has concluded work on her yet-to-be-titled album, and it is billed for release soon.

The self-styled African Missy Elliot is said to have concluded arrangements for the public presentation of the album to hold before heading to the US where she will stage a special end of Ramadan show in New York.

When contacted, the mother of two confirmed that the trip will also take her to other countries including Germany, Italy and Sweden.

The second phase of the tour will take her to the UK before returning to Nigeria in December.

–Kayode Aponmade

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