READ: Denrele’s Tribute To Late Goldie

In a few hours from now last year, February 14th 2013, Nigerians and indeed the world, received the shocking news that Goldie Harvey had passed on in the arms of her friend Denrele Edun.
Goldie died in Reddington Hospital Victoria Island after complications from an hypertensive heart disease’ which had triggered intracerebellar haemorrhage.
Denrele who watched devastated as she breathed her last has written a touching tribute to her. It reads in part… Read Below:

“A friend who dies………it’s something of you who dies.”
Trying to figure out what to write today has been one of the most draining and difficult things I’ve ever had to do and what I realized is that these mechanisms of my body, mind and language are too ill-equipped to portray with justice the gravity of the loss that I feel…
#RIPGOLDIE

SEE: Ajebutter 22 & Studio Magic Duo Drop ‘Anytime Soon’ (Album Cover & Track List)

The Talented Nigerian artist Ajebutter 22 and producers Studio Magic today unveiled the album track-list for their much anticipated collaboration album, ANYTIME SOON. The 16 tracker album set to be released FEBRUARY 22ND, is a compilation of works from different genres all produced by the super producers Studio Magic.

‘Anytime Soon’ is a well-rounded compilation of songs that shows the perfect balance between African sounds and Hip hop music. The underlying theme is a message of achieving their dreams and goals Anytime Soon.

Ajebutter’s versatility, delivery and lyricism are obviously clear on this album. He touches on his daily struggles in the music industry while he still plans the celebration of his success in advance. He adds a touch of humor and honesty to every track on the album. With amazing song structure, personal lyrics, and overall great production. 

‘Anytime Soon’ will help solidify Ajebutter 22 and Studio Magic as true talented artistes and class acts. ‘Anytime Soon’ is just the beginning of a promising career and future, for both artistes. Watch out for hit songs such as “Humble Guy”, “Alangba”, “Omo Ibo” feat Wizboy, “Dancing Competition”, “Okafor’s Law” and “Church Mind”. You will definitely get hooked; that’s a promise. If not today then Anytime Soon!

NEW MUSIC: Niyola – Drunk In Love (Beyonce Cover)

The song ‘Drunk In Love’ by superstar singer, Beyonce, and her hubby, Jay Z, has received worldwide acceptance, succeeding all over, and topping charts.
E.M.E’s songstress, Niyola, serves a calm piano-led cover of Beyonce’s hit single ‘Drunk In Love’, today.

Released in December 2013, the song ‘Drunk In Love’ by superstar singer, Beyonce, and her hubby, Jay Z, has received worldwide acceptance, succeeding all over, and topping charts.

Niyola, who is signed to Banky W‘s Empire Mates Entertainment, and holds Beyonce dear to her heart,  is soothing our ears this morning with a beautiful cover of the song. She was asked by a friend to cover the song and gladly accepted the challenge, with producer TK, assisting on the piano.
Download and Enjoy Song Below…

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READ: Why I Think The Gay Community Should Not Be Condenmed”- Seun Kuti

The Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti writes for OkayAfrica.com. Read it below…

I’m writing to condemn the recent anti-gay bill signed into law by our President Jonathan Goodluck. This law – which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison for anyone in a same-sex marriage or civil union, 10 years for anyone who attends a same-sex wedding, 10 years for anyone involved with an LGBT organization, and even 10 years for anyone who shows affection for someone of the same sex – should be cast out. Since the law was passed, police across Nigeria have begun arresting and torturing dozens of our fellow citizens suspected of being gay. Don’t forget that in some of our states, if you are found guilty of being gay, you could be stoned to death.
First of all, this law was unnecessary. There is not space in the existing constitution for gay marriage. Our constitution is very definitive of marriage as a union between man and woman. I see the signing in of this law for what it was: a cheap shot by an under-achieving government to discriminate against people because they are different.

The president of Nigeria has a PhD, so he should understand better than most the implications of the law. Even if he couldn’t stop the senate from passing the bill, he had the power to delay signing it as a way of protecting the gay community. The President has had the Petroleum Industry Bill in front of him for years, and he and our senators have stalled on the bill calling for harsher punishment for corruption. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s senate has just sanctioned paedophilia in our constitution (girls that are as young as 9 years old can continue to be married in if they are “physically developed enough” according to their parents or prospective husbands) – so this the ban on homosexuality can hardly be a so-called “moral” issue. This is simply a move for cheap political points. Meanwhile, people’s lives hang in the balance.

Today I am writing this not as a fight for “gay rights”, I am fighting for all rights. People should be allowed to express themselves freely and this includes their sexuality. I believe all gay people should come out and organize openly. I expect that society should allow them live their lives as they please.
It’s not a cultural thing – it’s a sexual thing. I have even heard people say it’s Western culture imposed on us and if the West doesn’t recognize polygamy we should not accept homosexuality. This is the kind of scary ignorance that this kind of law will foster. (I can say for a fact that the constitution of Nigeria does not recognize polygamy. We have customary laws that are non-binding, but our secular courts and national constitution does not allow polygamy even though it’s “our culture.”)
I believe in education as the answer to any problem and I know this law does not educate positively. It just criminalizes and institutionalizes hate towards the gay community.

Here’s a call to action: I believe the gay community should come out! They need to put love above fear. I also believe that gay people in Africa not just Nigeria who are being targeted like this should put pressure on the West by claiming asylum in their countries. I think we are about to see a new wave of sexual refugees!

Love over fear should be the way forward.
-Seun Kuti

READ: Kaystar Withdrawl Deal With Mossdef Management

Separations have always been an integral part of Life or Death. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines separation as termination of a contractual relationship (as employment or military service). Separations usually happen in two forms, Mutual Separation (Where an Artiste Sees Out his Contract and Chooses To leave) and One Sided Separation (Artistes Suing To leave Labels Unceremoniously, just walking out or better yet being dropped by the label before the contract expires)

This is official statement was pressed from Adeyemi Qudus popularly known as ‘Kaystar’ stating his departure from his record label. “MOSSDEF MANAGEMENT”
Read the statement below:

“With deep regret, I officially announce the departure from MOSSDEFF Management due to irreconcilable differences. I left MOSSDEFF Management because the boards of management weren’t in good terms, this didn’t help the promotion of my music materials. Due to these issues not being resolved among the boards, it has restricted my recording, promotion, artiste welfare and other things noted in the contract. I waited for good three months to see if things were going to work out within the management but the situation went beyond thinking. I decided to leave on this basis because I need to move ahead with my project at hand and do more recordings. I wish MOSSDEFF best of luck in all their future endeavours’ Kaystar Stated.”

Legal parties on both sides have spent the past year and half together and after he decides to leave the management. Kaystar came up with a new team in order to carry out his Mix tape titled ‘gOD of The Streetz’. The ongoing project will be delayed till he gets a good record deal.

SEE PHOTOS: IS SEAN TIZZLE BLEACHING?

You know celebrities have been posting before and after shot of themselves to promote Dr sid’s new video Surulere, well I came across sean tizzle’s surulere pix and I must say he was very dark while growing up as seen in the photo, well I don’t want to come to conclusion that’s why I decided to raise the issue and you be the judge.
See other pics after the cut…

PHOTO: CHRIS BROWN SPOTTED WITH GIRLFRIEND KARRUECHE IN COURT AS HE NARROWLY ESCAPES JAIL TIME

Chris Brown appeared in court yesterday with his ‘ride or die’ chick, Karrueche Tran, who supported him as he faced a judge regarding his arrest for battery in Washington, D.C. The singer avoided jail time at a hearing.

The prosecutor wanted Chris in jail, telling the judge, “He continues to pose an increasingly violent danger to society. Defendant Brown’s violent behavior continues to increase in severity & frequency.”

It was also revealed that additional witnesses have come forward in the D.C. case providing sufficient evidence to move forward with a trial, but fortunately for Chris, the judge denied the prosecutor’s motion ruling instead that Chris Brown complete his 90 day rehab program.