D'BANJ AND WANDE COAL PEN NEW AMBASSADORSHIP DEALS WITH GLOBACOM

“Thank you to God the almighty & big thank u to my faithful fans for all your support through the years.I’m the newest Glo Ambassador in Town”

EXCERPTS OF D'BANJ'S INTERVIEW WITH TUNDE AYANDA

We already know Dapo Oyebanji (popularly known as D’banj) has taken his music beyond the shores of Africa where he has become a reckoning force within his 10 years in the industry. In this interview with Tunde Ayanda, of Tribune.com.ng the entertainer shares his dream for music and how he wants to celebrate his 10 years as an artiste.Excerpts:

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TWELVE NIGERIAN MUSIC STARS THAT MUST END WELL IN 2013

This is September - the last month in the third quarter of 2013- which ushers in the 'Ember'  months!

Entertainers, particularly, music stars know that this period is time for serious business, hence, most of them are already increasing their tempo of success to ensure they end the year on a good ‘musical’ note. (If you know what I mean)

For 2013, the following twelve (12) Stars have soared higher than they've ever soared, and the year must end well for them:

#1. Olamide
Badoo, as he is popularly referred to, dropped 'First of all' which instantly became a monster hit and created a lot euphoria and ecstasy with fans, popularising some slangs such as ‘Are you a learner?’ He swiftly moved to do a remix of the song featuring the Eja Nla himself, D’banj.

However, he didn’t rest on his oars with that song. He went further and dropped more hit songs such as ‘Durosoke.'

 Olamide was awarded the Best rap artiste of the year by City People Entertainment. To have him feature on your song, he demands a fee of a million naira.
 
#2. P-square
Peter and Paul Okoye keep churning out excellent music with lovely beats. They keep studying what fans want and keep giving them that the reason fans won't stop asking for more. Their latest single ‘Personally’ was dedicated to the memory of the icon. An album was released this year called ‘The Greatest Hits’. The album is composed of “No One Like You”, “Do Me”, “Chop My Money”, “Beautiful Onyinye”, “E No Easy”, “Danger”, “Ifunanya”, “Temptation”, and “Bizzy Body”. It also includes one new song entitled “Alingo”. With these hits, the boys have been smiling to the bank.

#3. Wizkid
Star boy Wizzy was crowned the 2013 Musician of the Year (Male) during the City People Nigeria/Ghana Entertainment Awards  Wizkid never left the limelight this year. From the beginning of the year till now, Wizzy has worked with lots of acts, within the country as well as foreign acts. So far, he has dropped hit singles like 'Jaiye Jaiye' featuring Femi Kuti; Another is called 'Drop' featuring Nigerian American act, Wale

Wizkid's hit single 'Beat of life (Samba)' won the Hottest Single of the Year from the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.

WIZKID IS CROWNED NIGERIA'S KING OF TWITTER

WizkId, Ayo Balogun, has surpassed other Nigerian entertainers in terms of popularity, going by a recent check on  twitter followers

Though the 24-year-old 'Holla at your boy' crooner burst into limelight about 4 years ago, he now has followers totaling over 720,000 while next in line to him, D'Banj, is a long shot away with followers less than 400,000 people.

D'banj is followed by Tuface Idibia and Wizkid's music rival Davido.

For sometime now, leading social media, twitter has been the litmus test to measure popularity, especially among entertainers the world over. Lady Gaga got so big she felt she should have a social media of her own, hence 'Little Monsters' was born.

Globally, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber are the most popular entertainers alive.

2CHAINZ ARRESTED AFTER TOUR BUS DEADLOCK WITH POLICE

Rapper 2 Chainz was inside a tour bus involved in a deadlock with the police early this morning ... and he's already been arrested in connection with the incident.

2Chainz in cuffs and under arrest

2 Chainz' tour bus was pulled over in Oklahoma City early this morning after police suspected the passengers aboard. When they approached the vehicle, police say, they noticed signs of marijuana use and attempted to enter the bus.

But the bus driver locked the police out, insisting they get a warrant first.

Police got the warrant and eventually boarded the bus hours later, where they arrested 11 passengers (including 2 Chainz) for "interfering with the police process." .

It's unclear if they face additional charges.

However 2 Chainz has tweeted:

"This sh*t will make u go crazy, our bus gets pulled 1 a week and they always say I smell weed I need to search ur bus. Sh* gets tiring"




Whereas, Police sources allege that drugs were found on the bus ... but they wouldn't specify which, or how much

But for God's grace on the Eja Nla himself, our very own D'banj could have been involved in the incident had he been on the tour bus with his labelmate - 2 Chainz,

TOP 50 AFRICAN YOUTHS (ASA, PSQUARE, D'BANJ, SIX OTHERS MADE THE LIST)

This week, The New African Times magazine named a list of 50 African youth trailblazers under the age of 50. It celebrated the achievements of young Africans across the world.

Check out the Nigerians who made the list:

#2 spot: Alex Okosi

He is the driving force  behind the launch of MTVBase in 2005. The World Economic Forum had already selected him as young Global Leader for 2013

#3 spot: Asa

She shot to fame in 2007 with her debut album, which became a monster hit album. Since 2007, the husky-voiced songstress has not stopped touring America and Europe for performances.

#5 spot: Ayodeji Adewunmi

He is the CEO and President of  Jobberman- the leading employment site in Nigeria and Ghana. Jobberman was named as the 8th top tech  start up  in Africa in February last year by Forbes magazine

#13 spot: Chimamanda Adichie

A literary superstar and 2007 Orange Prize for Fiction Winner The Anambra-born writer needs no further introduction.

#19 spot: D'Banj

He is already Nigeria's most popular musician, multiple award-winner, and UN Youth Ambassador for Peace.  the Kokomaster needs no further introduction.

#26 spot: Jite Okoloko

He's the CEO of Notore Chemical industries Ltd. He used to be one of the youngest Directors at Union Bank Nig. Plc

#35 spot: Nneka

Warri-born Nigerian/German singer. She has performed alongside Sean Paul, Damian  Marley, and Nas.

#40 spot: Psquare

The multiple award-winning twins have consistently topped charts across Africa with every of their tune... they need no further introduction.

#45 spot: Uche Pedro

She's a lifestyle blogger and the queen mind behind Bella Naija - The massive entertainment lifestyle blog. Her website gets over 8 million hits per month and a winner of several awards, including Online Publisher of the Year award during last year's FAB awards.

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KOKOMASTER D'BANJ TURNS 33 TODAY!!!

It's D'banj the Eja Nla's 33rd birthday today. Yes, June 9th, and he has been receiving tweets from fans, friends, and family all day.

The most spectacular tweet, to me, came from Mavin Records Chief - Michael Collins popularly known as Don Jazzy. Read his tweet:

"Shout out to Eja nla himself @iamdbanj Happy birthday bro. Have fun and may God continue to bless you. IDJA OSHEEE"

— Michael Collins (@DONJAZZY) June 8, 2013.

(It seems the duo have settled their scores or, is Don Jazzy just trying to be polite?)

But far away in South Africa, Moloko Night Club in Pretoria is hosting a VIP birthday bash for the Kokomaster himself.

We all wish the lord of kokolets a happy birthday gig!

Aside: Tontoh Dikeh's Birthday is also today.

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STAR TREK BEGINS THIS SATURDAY - CHECK OUT THE SUPERSTARS BOOKED FOR THE EVENT

2face, M.I, Psquare, and Ice Prince are some of the superstars billed to perform at 2013 Star Trek musical tour concert commencing this Saturday in Lagos.

The annual musical tour will kick off with a blast as thousands of fans will gather at Jite Open field, FESTAC town for a blazing night of pure music and electrifying performances

Other artistes billed to perform are Kas, Crystals (i.e winners of 2012 Star Quest), D'banj, Timaya, Wande Coal, Mr.Raw, Dr. Sid,  J.Martins, Naeto C, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, and Olamide.

The Star Music Trek will run for 10 weeks in 10 cities leading to a grand finale at Onikan Stadium in lagos on !0th August.

The nine other cities are: Aba, Abeokuta, Agege(Lagos), Asaba, Enugu, Lokoja, Nnewi, Owerri, and Onikan-Victoria Island Lagos

Gbenga Adeyinka the !st will be the compere at the events.

Can you see the pool of musical Superstars booked to shine at the event?

Be there!!!

TIMAYA AND D'BANJ RECORD NEW SONG TOGETHER

Two of our popular music stars, Timaya and D'banj, having been in the studio for sometime, are out of there with a new song for all of us,.

The song is their first song ever as a duo, and it is titled: 'Mind Over Matter', which is already scheduled for release and subsequent downloading on June 7th, 2013.

Do get it and enjoy!

D'BANJ COLLABORATES WITH SNOOP AND BIG SEAN ON A NEW SONG

It's D'banj again!

This time he is reported to have recorded a new song with the legendary Snoop Lion and the US rapper - Big Sean. the new song is titled: 'Blame it on the Money.' I have a feeling it's gonna be a powerful international collaboration.

It's unclear when the song will be hitting the airwaves, but keep an eye on www.imanueljannah.blogspot.com for updates!

We're so on point..

'JAY-Z AND I ROCK SAME KIND OF WRIST WATCH' - D'BANJ

Fans of Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj can't get enough of his 'swaggerlicious big talks,' if you know the 'Mr. Endowed' crooner very well.

Recently in an interview with one of the National Dailies, D'banj was asked to mention the most expensive fashion item he has got so far. Here's what he replied:

"I'm always wearing expensive things: like now, I have two watches on my wrist, I'm putting on Frank Muller, master of complications.It goes for at least $50,000. The other is a big face, the same one Jay-Z is rocking"

Okay... we already know you're endowed, @Mr. D'banj!!!