OLYMPICS DREAM+MORE TORI+MR & MISS UNILA

My country people, how una dey..i hope sey all of una dey joli well well...so many things have happened this pat few days...Hmnn...all most but over, the Olympics will come to an end few days from now...well i sy its been different strokes for different people, i do know for a fact that Nigerians have varying opnions concerning Nigeria's performance at the games...so, why dont you let us talk about it...share with the rest of the world what you think we did or did not do and what went right or wrong...

anyway, away from sports, i get una some tori wey go make una belle cullae,

BN EXCLUSIVE: DANGOTE WEDDING

Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s daughter Halima tied the knot with Sulaiman Sani Bello this past weekend in Kano, Nigeria.
The young couple reportedly met at university in the UK.
The wedding festivities were spread over several days and was coordinated by Eventful owned by Yewande Zaccheus. Call it the weddng of the year, you wont be far from the truth...its rumoured that over a hundred million(100m) went into the this wedding...hmn...who sey money no dey naija!!! All the very best to the coupls sha!

Pictures from another of my fave. blogger, Bellanaija.

MADE MAGAZINE
Here is the cover of the new MADE mag featuring Raz Adoti, Modupe Ozolua, Munachi Abii etc.. Check on it. Really i dont know how this guys do it but their cover remains always...and i mean it, always striking...it just makes you wanna read the mag page from page. Cudos MADE. you are an examply of what a mag should be...but hey..F.M.& B IS HITTING THE STAND SOON...second week of next month, WATCH OUT!

The Kentro World of Olu Maintain

Personally, i have a relationship with this finest of Nigerian artiste, he is a dude, i have had the opportunity of doing an interview with him for F.M.& B(thats another reason you need to pick up the nexdt edition in September, you will be

blown away) and for N.T.A. and on each occassions, it was fresh and very thought provoking moment. He is not just your next door artiste but one who is a big friend of the house and makes you just wanna go and be the best of you you would ever want to be...read this inspiring one on him by Tosin Ajirere...

For Olumide Edwards Adegbulu aka Olu Maintan

, it’s a brand new “Kentro World”. After ruling the scene for several months with a smash hit entitled, Yahoozee, the musician is not relenting. Right now, he is neck deep in a new project tagged “Karma Kazee”.

Olu is not alone in his new musical world. He has dragged along four vibrant young men including Nathan Bondo aka Bondo Krazzy, Folusho Bobitey aka DaFols, Folarin Jackson aka Flo and Olabode Omolaja aka DJ Freaky T.

When dropped, the new work parading Olu as a leading voice in songs like Karma Kazee, a Japanese word for selflessness, sacrifice and dropping bombs, Tomatoe and Takarewa among others, will indeed make the Kentros the newest dudes on the hip hop block.

However, one guy uniquely stands out of the lot. He is Bondo Krazzy, a multi talented young man from the northern part of the country. With his trademark Hausa cap,

the Kano indigene sings and raps fluently in both English and Hausa languages. He contributed immensely to Olu ‘s popular tracks like Yahoozee, Fatima and Yahoozee remix.

While Flo has been living up to his stage name and quite understands the basic musical rules, DJ Freaky T’s skills should stand him out among his peers. And with his good looks and perfect lyrics, DaFols, who also contributed to Yahoozee, would emerge as a force to reckon with in the industry.
Apart from these, Olu’s deal with Afrobeat artiste Femi Kuti forms a part of a larger musical effort. The collabo is bringing forth Lady, a rehash of a popular song done by Afrobeat legend,

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. It is perhaps the first time Femi will be collaborating with an Afro hip-hop musician on a major scale.

Says Olu: “The choice of Lady is from the obvious position of women in the society as mothers, homemakers, peacemakers and caretakers of men. As an excerpt from the legendary Fela’s track, Lady, African women prefer to be addressed as ladies, so to all my African females, Lady is for you.”

MR & MISS UNILAG IS HAPPENING BIG TIME THIS COMING TUESDAY.....IF YOU WANT MORE DEATILS, WHY NOT GIVE ME A SHOUT OUT...(08035144050)
MORE DETAILS ON MONDAY.

WHO IS THE "IBO BOY"? III BLISS?...IKECHUKWU?

Hi folks...how are you guys doing today? Am really enjoying the past few days for reasons I cant really put a finger on...each day I wake up, there is this cloth of excitement that just envelopes me... and one thing I have come to realize is… Things have been generally easy for me...even when it seems I cant seem to get through, I just realize that slow but steadily, I make my way through it...and I realized also…this past few days that no matter how people around me try to frustrate me or get me mad, I just end up smiling, and i realized that the same people who try to get me mad cant stand the fact that I am happy...am prompted to then ask, Are some people just sent by God to test our patience???

Anyway, I spent the major part of my day doing celebrity interviews for a new programme am producing for The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The programme is kicking of next quarter (October)…Am all excited about it...again, I will tell you more about this as time goes on...Anyway...in the cause of my interviews today, something came up and I though I should share it with you guys; more like seeking your opinion...so please read on and tell me what you think...

WHO IS THE "IBO BOY"?
lll bliss & Ikechukwu is undoubtedly two of Nigeria’s finest rappers. The duo represent Eastern Nigeria and are poised to flaunt their nativity to the peak, but contentious is the issue of this rappers claiming to be above the other on who is the real “Ibo Boy”.
Ikechukwu rocks as a pure Nigerian boy but nonetheless, the subject has become a regular inscription on their wears in videos they have featured in. already
Ill Bliss has a song to his credit on this which exalts him as an “Ibo Boy”.
Does this give him an edge in the battle…

Well, to make this easier, i dug something about the two chaps...may be after reading it, it might guide you to really decipher who of this, actually deserve the much prestigious title...



IKECHUKWU
He is very proud of his name such that he sings it loudly in his debut album. But you wouldn’t blame him when you realise where he is coming from. New hip-hop rave, Ikechukwu Ugonna Onunaku, was born in Mannassas, Virginia, USA, to Nigerian parents. But he was flown back home before his first birthday and raised here for a couple of years in his life.As he grew up, he took to dancing, acting and other entertaining activities. He got in contact with the music of Marvin Gaye and the Jacksons and his taste began to take shape especially around the heavy influx of hip-hop and reggae. Immediately overwhelmed by these music stars, Ikechukwu started working on his first rhyme and became the regular beat boxer.By 1992 and like his siblings before him, it was off to the US for a college education, initially to study Medicine, obviously to satisfy his parents, Ikechukwu got shipped to Ohio where his musical training began.It was at this point that Ikechukwu took his music career further when he stayed in the streets of New York. He collaborated with music squads like Co-ed, PGA (Pimps, Gorillas and Apes) and Dusty. After opening shows for Dela-Soul in 2000 and steadily doing shows in New York, New Jersey and Maryland, Ikechukwu was convinced that he was ready for a solo debut.With a grimy voice that touches the heart and announces his type of hip-hop, Ikechukwu was signed on to Storm Records early this year. He released his solo album; Son of the Soil, featuring blasts such as Naija Boy, My name is Ikechukwu and Legal Representer.When asked why he sings with so much passion, Ikechukwu, who featured in the video of Dare Art Alade’s Fuji, said, “I’m a lyrical rebel with a cause. I sing out of the pains I went through in my growing up years. I’m somebody with a lot of pains.”Though the multi-talented artiste declined explaining further, of his debut album, he said it is something that is sure to feed your soul and keep you on the dance floor.His "wine am well" featuring the KOKO MASTER and DON JAZZY is indeed a master piece.



III BLISS
Real name Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, illbliss was born and raised in the eastern Nigerian state of Enugu (popularly known as Coal City). He acquired primary and secondary education in same city between 1983-1994 and subsequently gained admission to study political science/international Relations in the University Of Nigeria in 1995. Illbliss represents three aspects....consciousness,lyricism and creativity. His diverse approach to hiphop ranges from social issues to love/relationships,peer pressure and topics the average head can relate to, while retaining elements of hiphop and ethnic content, a virture which sets him apart from the crowd. Three years after he made a debut on Thoroughbred's smash single "Streethop", Tobechukwu Ejiofor a.k.a Ill Bliss dropped his solo debut album."Rebellious"in early 2007 and features Nigerian hiphop heavyweights like Eldee the Don, Mode 9, Cashino (Nigerian Dream Team), THOROBREDS,OBIWON, Rooftopmcs etc Production from JONAH THE MONARCH,ELDEETHEDON, KIDKUTZ,DJ EXCELLENCE,OBIWON, ELAJOE etc


Already singles like "Dat Ibo Boy" and "U go wound" featuring Kel and Suspect, is enjoying massive rotation on airwaves.Ill Bliss started his music career as a member of the group 'Coal City's Finest' which included B-Elect, Elajoe and Amaka in Enugu State.

WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE REAL ‘IBO BOY’ HERE???

LINDA IKEJI NOMINATED FOR FACET AWARDS

Saying that awards have become the in-thing in Nigeria and also as money spinners will definately be making the five thousand obvious.Am not Particualrly a fan of Nigerian awards but a few have done well to catch my attention. Anyway, its good news for all of us in Blackdove and F.M. & B. Her Excellency linda Ikeji has been nominated for THE MOST INFLUENCIAL YOUTH by FACET MAGAZINE.

FACET AWARDS 2008 HOLDS ON 22 AUG 08, @ AFE BABALOLA AUDITORIUM, UNILAG TIME IS 5PM PROMT.

The event is puposed to :
(1)To appreciate the gigantic efforts of people who play active roles in all spheres of human endeavours.
(2)To establish a platform of bringing the who-is-who in Nigeria closer to the youths.
(3)To establish a medium of fostering unity and peaceful co-existence of the Nigerian youths.

AWARDS/ NOMINEES CATEGORIES:
FACET MODEL OF THE YEAR:
Damilola , Sisi Oge 2008
Maryam, ex-Miss Val MBGN 2008
Miss Eko Akete

MOST ENTERPRISING YOUTH Ruggedman (sep 20th) Anita Quincy Ayodele Tunde Alade(Dynamix) Q club(Pretty Mike)

BEST YOUNG ENTERTAINER:
MP (JJC 419 Squad)
Kaha
Mimmy Tea
Wandy Coal
Kanga DJ Zeez
Alex Dance.

MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUTH:
ID Cabassa
Linda Ikeji
Funmilola Aofiyebi
Asha

BEST YOUNG COMEDIAN:
Olumide OyebadeD' alectura.
MC Ice Water
Omo Jesu
Old School
Box of Fun.

BEST MEDIUM WITH YOUTH PROGRAMME:
Galaxy TV
PM News(Campus Square)
Nairaland
STV
MITV
LTV 8
Star FM

MOST INSPIRING YOUTH
Derele
Ruggedman
Freshprince (MITV)
Laide Bakare

BEST YOUNG DJ :
DJ Switch
Turbo D
Scotty J
DJ Walex

MOST CREATIVE YOUYH Denrele Koffi
ID Cabassa
Deji Yhello
Debo (Unilag Students Forum)

MOST VERSATILE YOUTH:
Sound Sultan
Vaughn
Koffi
Zdon
Winner AMBO3

NIYI TABITI IS FINALLY A MAN!!! I have come to know him as a risk taker and one who is very passionate about what he does, and to say he knows very well his onions is no doubt a statement of fact. The socail repoter finally left the club of Nigerian celebrity bachelor's last weekend at a colourful wedding ceremony in Lagos. here are a few picture from the event (well she(Linda Ikeji) says am 'ole' for taking pictues from her blog , but i guess she will just have to deal with it!

Anyway, i really think Niyi is VERYYY photogenic...he is looking lik a real boke here, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK??? (Am talking those who who know the guy in and on...)

l particularly think that Niyi has long been waiting for this opportunity to have the first kiss of his life...or how else do we explain this..i mean see how he is exerting all his energy in kissing his lovely bride like his life depended on it...

its either my eyes are telling me something else or thats just what am seing...is that the fanous Cude in Blazers??? AMAZING...ok now you guys cant blame me, i hav known the chap since my working days at NTA but have never, i never ever seen the chap in a blazer...So, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK...I MEAN CHUDE IN BLAZERS???

LINDA IKEJI' BLACKBERRY+MR & MISS UNILAG+TORI TORI

My country people, i did say that i was not going to be here doing serious blogging until a day or two but recent occurrances in the office has brought me here...ok now i know you all know that right now, am the VICE PRESIDENT '3 of BLACKDOVE COMMUNICATIONS, Linda Ikeji Company. Its been fun and exciting working with Linda i must say...Ok now few days ago, Her Excellency got a new BLACKBERRY phone internet connected and also a broadband internet connection from Reltel wireless(like she rightly said, na dash...she is starting up some projects with them so they thought it wise to 'PIMP' her up...lol...don't you guys think its was high time??????????? am sure she will kill me if she reads this, but i guess she will just have to 'deal with it'...), She has instructed everybody both known and unknown never to call her mobile phone for the next three months..except her new acquired 'toy', the reltel wireless....na wa oooooooooo, to think that she doesn't practical like such stuffs...no wonder my pastor says that its only poverty that makes the poor man constantly attacks the rich man...she is highly obsessed with the thong oooooooo...anyway...away from there, its still going down LIVE on the 26th of August at the INDDOR SPORTS HALL, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS...MR & MISS UNILAG. Its a RED CARPET EVENT( I cant thank Denrele Edun enough)...for the past few days he has been there for me like my rock of Gibraltar, no matter how late it is, he is always there for me,Ebami ki ra fun Denrele OOO! anyway...i have beyond your mind celebrities and top top Nigerian personalities who have confirmed to attend the show, so if YOU MISS OUT ON THE26TH, DON'T SAY I DIDN'T TELL YOU O!...I will bring you folks more details by tomorrow so keep watching here...

Ok, on Saturday i had the rare privileged of going to the beach after like two years...is it..hmnn almost...i had the fun of my life...it couldn't have been better, imagine being in the company of characters like Oteri(oh, if you have not met this chap, then you probably might not understand what humor is) Andre the famous top model and of course her excellency, Linda Ikeji with some other top models...trust me, we turned the place upside down...for good...it was almost a boring outing...i sure should invite some of you folks for our next outing...(i will bring you pictures soon)

Enjoy the small tori wey i find in some papers and on my way around here...

Singer, Goldie may be struggling to gain attention as an artiste, but she is definitely a sensation when it comes to blogging.
Her blog(harveyususan.blogspot.com) is one of the most daring and very revealing celeb blog around.

Trendy fuji star, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma is putting together a hip hop album that will feature his many collabo's with Sound Sultan, Remedy, 9ice, Spyderman and many others.

RedStrat, organisers of the most celebrated youth awards in Nigeria, THE FUTURE AWARDS have set up committee for the 2009 edition of the event which is biiled to hold in january next year...details of the event will be posted here as they reach me.

CECIL HAMMOND HOOKED
The soul of flytime entertainments, Cecil Hammond is planning to leave the bachelors club.
the half-caste entrepreneur who is also the brain behind Rhythm Unplugged franchise has told close friends he's taking the bold step in a matter of weeks.A close source puts the date at 16th of August.


FRANK EDOHO EYES MUSIC
Over the years, he's grown from just an anonymous voice on radio to one of the most recognizable faces in the country.An anchor of one of Nigeria's most popular television games show,"who wants to be a millionaire", Edoho has shown he's a thoroughbred broadcaster and his success on the show has conferred on him a cherished celebrity status.
He has opened a new chapter in his life...he is considering music.The five track album will feature celebrated artistes like Tu-Face, Ikechukwu, D'banj, and a host of other big stars.

CHANNEL O' MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
Organizers of the annual Channel O Music Video Awards have officially unveiled the list of artistes that have been nominated for awards at the 5th edition of the event which is scheduled to take place at Carnival City, South Africa on 9th October this year.visit the Channel O website - http://www.channelo.tv/Nigerian artistes dominate the nominations like they did in 2006. All the best to them!

Best Male
VideoIkechukwu – Wind em well (NIG)
Prokid – Bampa (SA)
HHP – Music & Lights (SA)
Blac – Kwa Masela (TAN)
Simba – Lovely Day (MOZ

Best Female
VideoLizha James – Nita Mukuma Kwini (MOZ)
Lady May – Chokola (NAM)
Becca – Sugar (GHANA)
KB – Moni Fe Re (SA)
Sasha – Adara (NIG)

Best Newcomer
IGHO – 9 Ja Boy (NIG)
Camagwini – Imvumi (SA)
Simba – Lovely Day (MOZ)Kast – Ndono (BOTS)
Buffalo Souljah – Bubble Your Bumz (ZIM)

Best Duo or Group
Jozi – Muthaland (SA)
P Square – Do Me (NIG)
Irene and Jane – Heated Up (GHANA)
Witness ft Fid Q – Zero (TAN)
Bleksem ft Krazy Boy – How Low Can You Go
DJ Cleo – Sis Ng’hamba Nawe (SA)
Leroy – Merathe (BOTS)
DJ Vetkoek vs Mahoota – Qolo (SA)
Lady May – Chokola (NAM)

Best Ragga Dancehall Video
Buffalo Souljah – Bubble Your Bumz (ZIM)
Zeus ft Stagga – Imagination (SA)
Mapaputsi – Nangu Mapaputsi (SA)
Baba Dee – Blaze (NIG)
Ofori Amponsah – Odwo (GHANA)
Durban’s Finest – Uyosholo Wena (SA)