Category Archives: Blog

Simi and Sammy Join Praiz at X3M Music

X3M Music has announced the signing of two young and vibrant artistes, Simi and Sammy. The powerhouse record label, home to Nigerian R&B/Soul singing sensation Praiz has signed the new artistes as part of activities to change the music landscape in the Nigerian entertainment industry.   25 year old, Simi born Simisola Ogunleye started out […]

Exciting Video: Watch M.I talk about His very First Spin on the Mic!

He’s got fortune and fame but top rapper, still comes off as your regular Joe! Watch the award winning rapper at the Star Music Trek 2014 Sign On Party talk about growing in his hood and his very first time on the mic. Inspiring! Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2edQlV4naQ&list=UUTQT2YBOZRsYUjF5H_GjSbA  

Nigerian Idol Commences Nail Biting Top 30 Round

… Contestants battle for a spot in the Top 12 It has been a hard-won battle to make it to the top thirty for the Nigerian Idol contestants who have struggled with exhaustion, nerves and against thousands of other hopefuls also looking for their ticket to fame and stardom. On Sunday,10 of the Top 30 […]

HENNESSY & BEAT FM TO CROWN NIGERIA’S HOTTEST LYRICISTS ON VS CLASS

  To show it’s appreciation to a music genre which has played an important role in it’s brand growth, the world’s No 1 Cognac, Hennessy in partnership with Nigeria’s leading urbane radio station, The Beat FM 99.9, have announced the kickoff of a new hip hop show, created to discover and promote talented MCs in […]

Phyno and Olamide Working on a New Collabo?

It’s obvious these two have a special bond and Badoo obviously hasn’t forgotten the days when nobody wanted to feature him or feature with him, when few artistes like popular eccentric rapper Phyno had his back. Although the dynamic duo have earlier collaborated on hit tracks such as Ghost mode and Dope money, they are rumoured to be working […]

Dede Mabiaku gives Tribute to Fela- Anikulapo-Kuti

…As Nigerian Idol kicks off Top 30 rounds. The legacy and memories of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuit surely lives on. Afrobeat performer and protégé of Fela, Dede Mabiaku brought back the legacy of the late Fela during the recording of the first group of Top 30 contestants of Nigerian Idol Season 4. Dressed in […]

BEAT FM and HENNESSY Kick Off Search For Nigeria’s Hottest Rapper!

Nigeria’s leading urbane radio station, The Beat FM, has announced the kick off of a new hip hop show to discover and promote budding rappers in the Nigerian entertainment scene.   Produced in partnership with premium cognac brand, Hennessy, the show will select the hottest rappers in town who will battle for bragging rights as […]

Videos: 2Face, Banky W, Davido, Flavour, Others Talk About MAMA 2014

    With exciting conversations going on online about the MTV Africa Movie Awards, which returns with a bang on June 7, 2014 in Durban, South Africa, some of Nigeria’s hottest artistes are bursting with excitement about Africa’s top music honours event.   MAMA 2010 Artiste of the Year winner, 2Face spoke on the return […]

2face, M.I, Olamide, Naeto C, Phyno Turn Up in Nsukka

The countdown begins as superstar entertainers 2face, M.I, Olamide, Naeto C and Phyno are set to flag off the eagerly anticipated first stage of the annual pan Nigerian concert, Star Music Trek 2014, in front of thousands of eager fans in Nsukka.   Nigeria’s favorite concert, The Trek, will hold on Saturday March 29th 2014 […]

Dr Sid Shares Hilarious Scoop on “Surulere” Video on MTV Base’s Official Naija Top Ten

Dr Sid is this week’s studio guest on MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 (ONTT) as he celebrates his number one hit “Surulere”, feat. Don Jazzy, kicking Burna Boy’s “Yawa Dey” off the number one spot to second place.   The Mavin star, who co-hosts this week’s show with Ehiz, explains what the track, “Surulere” […]