Hello folks, hmnn well i know..its been like another week since i have had the opportunity of sitting behind my system...well its less than a week to STYLE NIGHT and you know, to whom much is given, much is expected...its not been easy but its been exciting and fun putting this event together and i can assure you folks that its one event you don't wanna miss...well am all expectant...at a point along the line, i was getting worried cos i got news that there is another major event that day..believe me, a fashion show by one of Nigeria's media houses...and my President and other members of the board were getting all worried but you know, this country can be so unpredictable..just when we were looking for plan B', calls started flooding in from top Nigerian celebrities asking for invites and other top personalities across the board who wants to know how to be a part of the show...
I really cant say right now how am feeling but its going down this Sunday 3rd of August at Golden Gates in Ikoyi...if you ain't there, well don't blame me ooooooooooo! cos i have said it here again and again that this is THE SHOW, or should i say this is the Koko..anyway talking about the koko, i have news for you at his album launch...its was explosive...let Niyi tabiti take you through it...

GLITZ, GLAMOUR & STYLE AT D'BANJ (D' KOKO MASTER) ALBUM AND FOUNDATION LAUNCH IN LAGOS
By Niyi Tabiti

Last night (Friday 25 July 2008) , Nigeria’s international music act, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj proved that he is still the master when it comes to stage performance in the country( His moves on stage remind you of the late Afro beat musician, The late Fela Anikulapo Kuti). Top Nigerian politicians, youth leaders, showbiz personalities and lovers of good music thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the album launch of his latest album entitled “The Entertainer”

The event was also used as an avenue to promote the values of his charitable organization known as Koko Foundation. The list of celebrities is endless. .
Friday’s event was for VIP. The show continued yesterday at the same venue.

Dbanj in Fela Anikulapo Kuti style!Those who had the opportunity of watching 'Abami Eda' as Fela was fondly called would tell you this guy is indeed the future!

The guest list was really endless:
Ahmed Tinubu, Former governor of Lagos State with D'banj on stage.D'banj senior...!Yes, thats Colonel Oyebanjo, father of D'banj and the mother of the musician.They came all the way to give their son the support.
Ben Bruce and wife (Do you notice that they even lookialike? Yeah, I learnt when married people stay together for long they will begin to lookalike.Well, that is the theory of our forefathers...it could be true...!)
Publisher of Ovation magazine,Chief Dele Ojutelegan Momodu and fast rising musician, Banky W were in attendance)

Photo 11- Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2008- Miss Adaeze Igwe looking...huh! on the red carpet.






Chris Brown's Dance Reality TV ShowChris Brown is set to enter the reality TV industry by launching his own dance competition series. The Kiss Kiss hitmaker frequently shows off his fancy footwork in his music videos and live performances, and now he is to give wannabe dancers a chance to strut their stuff on his forthcoming show.

The currently untitled project, which will focus on hip-hop and street dance culture, will see contestants go up against one another in a variety of dance-offs, with Brown choosing the winner of each round. Speaking of the programme, Brown says, “Dancing is more than just a way of moving, it’s a different expression of music. That’s what I want to focus on with this show.”

9ICE SHUNS HONEYMOON
Newly married Abolore Akande a.k.a 9ice, has decided it is not yet time to frolick but to chase the cash.
Many a newly-wed musicians would have stepped down all activities including performing at shows to honeymoon with their spouses but 9ice is boosting his pocket instead.
The Gongo Aso chap left for London on Tuesday night aboad Virgin Nigeria to perform at a show last night (Friday) in London.

The show, according to his media minder, Ayeni Adekunye, was packaged by Black Night, a popular outfit.
“His honeymoon will have to wait, that is if he will go on it at all,” Adekunle told Entertainment Extra.
Last week, some music lovers in Nigeria were hit by the surprising news that Abolore Adigun Akande, popularly known as 9ice, had got married to his hearthrob, Tony Payne. Not a few of his fans, who had expected a highly publicized society wedding, were shocked beyond description.

However, it appears that 9nice, who was recently named the new face of the popular Osun/Osogbo festival, had his reasons for making it a hush–hush affair.

D'BANJ SUNGLASSES SNATCHED
Wave making musician, D’banj, is one of the hottest musicians in the country today. The crooner seems to have a lot of fans and followers who would give an arm and, even, two legs to touch him.
Everywhere he goes, it seems as if the Koko master is always drawing attention. And indeed, the crooner drew more than enough attention in Lagos recently during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riwan Akiolu To formally seek the blessings ofthe Royal father.

As D’banj was leaving the palace, fans were already waiting for him. They didn’t give him a breather at all.
Probably to identify with them and to appreciate their love, D’banj stood in his chauffeur driven jeep and brought out his head from the open roof car.

The crowd almost ate him raw, but the crooner didn’t seem to mind as he started distributing his CDs to the over excited crowd.
But even as some people wanted to get a copy of the CD, more of them wanted to help themselves to the expensive accessories the crooner adorned himself with.

The crowd intensified, D’banj kept sharing his Cds. It was not up until his expensive designer sunglasses was snatched off his face that the crooner stopped being ‘Father Chritmas.’

“Wey my glasses? They have taken my glasses!” Was all he could say as one of the passengers of the jeep quickly pulled him down and they zoomed off.

TU-FACE NOW A CHEF
ok, well sure i was almost laughing to the point of being choked when i heard this but then...
Nigeria's finest and one of Africa's best Innocent (tuface/Tu-baba) Idibia has said that he' is discovering his latest passion in cuisines. the "if love is a crime" exponent says music no longer serves his passion like it used, hence, his skills in cooking is being horned and its just a matter of time when he will be out with his 'line' of cuisines(shouldn't that have been 'Recipe', cos its not like a cloth line???). Anyway, he made the revelation on E.W. ( a silver bird television weekly entertainment show).
Well before you read any further, know that his first line of cuisine will be bean and friend fish...yeah...thats what the brother said, which ever way, yours sincerely, Code Master wish Tu-Baba all the best in his new found passion