South African Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela Dies
"After a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer, he passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa," his family said in a statement.
More update to follow.
Burna Boy And Lilly Allen Take Fans To Heaven's Gate
Heaven’s Gate’s fast tempo is a departure from Burna Boy’s usual mid-tempo style and has a dancehall vibe that permeates the instrumental and Burna Boy’s vocals as he sings in patois. Injected with Lilly Allen’s peculiar singing style, it is a fine blend of cockney vibes and Indian rhythm that gives the song a more diverse appeal.
Burna Boy sings about his preparedness to go to great lengths in defence of everything he holds dear. He describes himself as the “Undisputed heavyweight champion till I’m old and very grey” and declares his willingness to knock on heaven’s gate to protect them.
Produced by Fred Gibson, Heaven’s Gate is accompanied by a colourful video with familial settings.
Song Link:https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/outside/1336754556
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The Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan Dies
(FILES) This file photo taken on January 18, 2012 shows Dolores O'Riordan, singer of the Irish rock band The Cranberries, posing on January 18, 2012 in Paris. The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan died on January 15, 2018 in London at the age of 46, a publicist statement said. Joël SAGET / AFP
Irish singer-songwriter Dolores O'Riordan, frontwoman of the multi-million selling rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly in London on Monday, aged 46, her publicist said.
"Irish and international singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly in London today, family members are devastated," Lindsey Holmes said in a statement.
"The lead singer...was in London for a short recording session," she added. "No further details are available at this time."
A spokeswoman for London's Metropolitan police said officers are "dealing with a sudden death" after they were called to a hotel in Park Lane, in the centre of the British capital, at 0905 GMT this morning.
She did not confirm the identity of the person found.
"A woman in her mid-40s was pronounced dead at the scene," the spokeswoman said.
"At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained and enquiries continue," she added.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar was among the first to pay tributes, calling O’Riordan "the voice of a generation".
"For anyone who grew up in Ireland in the 1990s, the Cranberries were an iconic band, who captured all of the angst that came with your teenager years," he said in a statement.
"Her voice and her contribution to music will be remembered far beyond her native county for many years to come."
Family 'very devastated'
The London Hilton on Park Lane confirmed "with deep regret" that an unnamed guest had "sadly passed away" at its hotel.
"Team members acted swiftly to alert the Metropolitan Police and we are co-operating fully with their investigation," a spokeswoman said.
The Cranberries achieved international success in the 1990s with their debut album "Everyone Else is Doing it, So Why Can't We?", which included the hit single "Linger".
Follow-up album "No Need to Argue" went to number one in Australia, France and Germany, and number 6 in the United States.
The album also gave rise to politically-charged single "Zombie", an angry response to the deadly Northern Ireland conflict, which hit number one across Europe. The band sold around 40 million records worldwide.
O'Riordan, from Friarstown in the Irish county of Limerick, will be buried in Ireland, according to the parish priest in her home town.
James Walton, priest at Ballybricken and Bohermore parish, told Britain's Press Association her family "is very devastated and upset".
"Her family are still waiting for more details to come from London about her death," he said.
"The plan is for her to be buried here at home. When that will be will depend on when her body is released."
'Immense influence on rock'
The Cranberries, formed in 1989 but went on a hiatus in 2003.
O'Riordon told AFP in a 2012 interview that "we were stuck in a rut. We just needed a break."
She headed to Canada, where she gave birth to her third child, but The Cranberries reformed in 2009 after getting together for a one-off show.
"At home I'm a house-keeper and a mum. The kids are, like, 'What's for dinner? Where are my clothes?'. On tour it's, like: 'room-service'," she said of the comeback.
She hit the headlines in 2014 after pleading guilty to assaulting three police officers and a flight attendant during a flight from New York to Ireland, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder shortly afterwards.
The band was forced to cancel 14 concerts last year due to "medical reasons associated with a back problem" for O'Riordan.
The singer's last Facebook posting came shortly before Christmas.
"Hi All, Dolores here. Feeling good! I did my first bit of gigging in months at the weekend, performed a few songs at the Billboard annual staff holiday party in New York with the house band," it read.
"Really enjoyed it! Happy Christmas to all our fans!! Xo".
The band recently played in South America, with O'Riordan tweeting pictures of a show in Lima, Peru.
O'Riordan married Don Burton, former tour manager of Duran Duran, in 1994 but the couple, who had three children together, divorced in 2014.
British 1980s band Duran Duran posted on their official Twitter page that "we are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O'Riordan. Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time".
The Cranberries released their final album "Something Else" last year.
Davido wins big at Soundcity MVP Awards
……as lamide, Davido, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid cart away major awards
The 2017 Edition of Soundcity MVP Awards which held at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, ended on Saturday morning.
Davido receiving one of the Award Photo Credit: SoundCity Africa
Hosted by the 2018 Big Brother Nigeria Host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the ceremony saw the likes of Olamide, Davido, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid cart away the major awards of the day.
Davido, who enjoyed a spectacular year in 2017, continued this into 2018, by picking up the awards for Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and African Artist of the year.
The singer came out thrice to accept his trophies and give speeches. He also gave a shout out to his new friends, Wizkid, Olamide, D’banj and Psquare
See full list of winners below:
1. BEST MALE MVP
• DAVIDO (NG)
• RUNTOWN (NG)
• DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TZ) – WINNER
• SARKODIE (GH)
• NAVIO (UG)
• 2BABA (NG)
• WIZKID (NG)
• SHATTA WALE (GH)
• OLAMIDE (NG)
2. BEST FEMALE MVP
. TIWA SAVAGE (NG) – WINNER
. NINIOLA (NG)
. BABES WODUMO (SA)
. SIMI (NG)
. BECCA (GH)
. SEYI SHAY (NG)
. YEMI ALADE (NG)
. BUCIE (SA)
. VANESSA MDEE (TZ)
3. BEST HIP HOP
. M.I ABAGA (NG)
. SARKODIE (GHANA)
. CASSPER NYOVEST (SOUTH AFRICA) – WINNER
. OLAMIDE (NG)
. NASTY C (SOUTH AFRICA)
. FALZ (NG)
. KWESTA (SOUTH AFRICA)
. AKA (SA)
4. BEST POP
. KISS DANIEL (NG)
TIWA SAVAGE (NG)
. SIMI (NG)
. DAVIDO (NG)
. MALEEK BERRY (NG) – WINNER
. NINIOLA (NG)
. WANDE COAL (NG)
… REEKADO BANKS (NG)
5. BEST COLLABORATION
. PARTICULA – MAJOR LAZER & DJ MAPHORISA FT. ICE PRINCE, JIDENNA, NASTY C (SA)
. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID
. TONIGHT – R2BEES FT WIZKID
. MA GIRL – TOOFAN FT. PATORANKING
. AKANAMALI – SUN EL MUSICIAN FT. SAMTHING SOWETO
. TELLI PERSON – TIMAYA FT. PHYNO & OLAMIDE
. PAIN KILLER – SARKODIE FT RUNTOWN – WINNER
. BOOTY LANGUAGE – SKALES FT SARKODIE
. JUICE – YCEE FT MALEEKBERRY
. DON’T FORGET TO PRAY – AKA & ANATII
. NA WASH – BECCA FT PATORANKING
. ISKABA – WANDE COAL / DJ TUNEZ
. LOVE AGAIN – C4 PEDRO FT SAUTI SOL
6. DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
. DAVIDO (NG)
. WIZKID (NG) – WINNER
. CASSPER NYOVEST (SA)
. AKA (SA)
. VANESSA MDEE (TZ)
. YEMI ALADE (NG)
. SHATTA WALE (GH)
7. VIDEO OF THE YEAR
. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID (NG)
. YOU RAPPERS SHOULD FIX UP YOUR LIFE – MI (NG)
. COME CLOSER – WIZKID (NG)
. UoK – NASTY C (SA)
. 10 FINGERS – AKA & ANATII (SA)
. WHOLE THING – FRANK CASINO & RIKY RICK (SA)
. BEEN CALLING – MALEEKBERRY (NG)
. KOLOLO – BANKY W (NG)
. ALL HAIL – KHULI CHANA (SA)
. IF – DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER
8. BEST GROUP OR DUO
. SAUTI SOL (KQ)
. TOOFAN (TG)
. MAFIKIZOLO (SA)
. MICASA (SA)
. DISTRUCTION BOYZ (SA) – WINNER
. VVIP (GH)
. R2Bees (GH)
. NAVY KENZO (TZ)
9 . SONG OF THE YEAR
. PENALTY – SMALL DOCTOR (NG)
. WO – OLAMIDE (NG)
. SEDUCE ME – ALIKIBA
. QOBISIQOLO – BHIZER FT BUSISWA, SC GORNA, BHEPEPE (SA)
. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2FACE IDIBIA (NG)
. IF – DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER
. AKANAMALI – SUN EL MUSICIAN FT. SAMTHING SOWETO (SA)
. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG)
. COME CLOSER – WIZKID (NG)
. JOROMI – SIMI (NG)
. LEG OVER – MR EAZI (NG)
10. BEST NEW ARTISTE
. MALEEK BERRY (NG) – WINNER
. MAYORKUN (NG)
. DICE AILES (NG)
. SMALL DOCTOR (NG)
. NADIA NAKAI (SA)
. ASLAY (TZ)
11. VIEWERS CHOICE
. WO – OLAMIDE (NG)
. IF – DAVIDO (NG)
. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG) – WINNER
. LIVING THINGS – 9ICE (NG)
. YEBA – KISS DANIEL (NG)
. ISKABA – WANDE COAL, DJ TUNEZ (NG)
. TONIGHT – NONSO AMADI (NG)
. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2BABA (NG)
12. LISTENERS CHOICE
. WO – OLAMIDE (NG) – WINNER
. GAGA SHUFFLE – 2BABA (NG)
. NASTY C –UOK (SA)
. GOBISIQOLO – BHISER (SA)
. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN (NG)
. MARADONA – NINIOLA (NG)
. YOLO YOLO – SEYI SHAY (NG)
. IF – DAVIDO
13. AFRICAN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
. MALEEK BERRY (NG)
. KIDOMINANT (NG)
. DJ MAPHORISA (SA)
. MASTERKRAFT (NG)
. JULZ (GH)
. YOUNG JOHN (NG) – WINNER
14. AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
. SARKODIE (GH)
. CASSPER NYOVEST (SA)
. DAVIDO (NG) – WINNER
. WIZKID (NG)
. TIWA SAVAGE (NG)
. SHATTA WALE (GH)
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#30BillionConcert: Davido Makes 500 Million, Buys A 2018 Bentley Bentyaga Onyx Edition
Davido, whose concert was in the best books of concerts in Nigeria, is in the news again. The 25 year-old's concert, #30billion concert made a whopping N500 million and to celebrate that, he bought himself a 2018 Bentley Bentyaga Onyx SUV.
The Bentley is sold for N84,789 million.
When Davido got everyone soaked away in 30 billion concert
No doubt of the fact that 2017 was indeed a good year for E Ma Dami Duro crooner and self-proclaimed Omo Baba Olowo (O.B.O) David Adeleke, as he signed off the year with most talk about and sold out show tagged 30 Billion Concert.
With the concert, the Ekuro and Aye, singer set a new rcord not just in Nigeria but globally. Davido committed mass murder by killing himself and everyone who showed up with a ticket to attend his headline concert.
From the deafening sound that blasted from the giant speakers that were strategically positioned inside the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, to the artistes’ vibes, reunions, and promise of a beef-free industry united by the higher power of art, everything was on point and indeed portrayed theme of the concert…’30 Billion’.
Bouncing back from a poor outing in 2016, where his in-road into the international scene had him meet absolute negativity and walking the extreme edge of unhappiness, 2017 brought redemption and success in a way that he has never experienced since 2014.
Everyone was soaked away in the sweat of the initiative of the reigning Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Best African Act. Davido dominated year 2017 in a way like never before and no other.
The single titled If penetrated the minds, heads and hearts of millions of aspirational Nigerian music consumers. The line…30 Billion for your account oh was the most chorus line as it was on every lip, even kids mimed it.
The concert was like a talent hunts show were over 20 opening acts performed. Actress Eniola Badmus and hypeman King Spesh were hosts of the night. Though both did live to their billing. While Eniola failed ginger the crowd, Spesh all through had his lines wrong. DJ Cuppy, put on a decent performance, but DJ Consequence took all to the heights of happiness and back.
While everyone waited for the headline act, Davido, there were performances from Teni, Ellyman, Dapo Tuburna, Fefe, Prettyboi D-O, DNA Ryan, Attitude, Nonso Amadi, Sexy Steel, Wale Turner, Terry Apala, Iceberg Slim, TJan, Skuki, B-Red, Sina Rambo, Soldistar, Dice Ailes, Idowest, and more.
Davido hit the stage, with Dami Duro, and announced “Thank you guys for coming out. You are really going to have a great show tonight. I have so many surprises.”
He launched into Gobe and Ekuro. When he performed Back When, he revealed it as his first ever recorded song in his career. It was also his debut single. He returned with Reminisce to perform Daddy, which dedicated it to his Dad. He would later bring on his daughter Imade, to bask in adulation and shout-outs.
Runtown came on with Gallardo, but had the chance to perform For life, before linking up with South African rapper, Nasty C for Gallardo. Davido joined him on Coolest kid in Africa. Niniola and Terry G moved quickly through their motions.
Then it was time for Wizkid. Davido hyped the crowd, asking: “Do you want to see my new best friend?”
To surprise of everybody, Starboy chief, Wizkid hit the stage for a performance of Manya. The duo hugged, sang it out and Wizkid led the crowd in a chant. “Say OBO, say Starboy…make some noise for OBO”
Humblesmith showed up for Osinachi, Falz delivered energy on Bahd, baddo, baddest, but Davido refused to supply his immortal line “Mr Dele na my boy, Dele na my boy.” He raised his hands in the air and said: “We don settle oh…”
Elsewhere Olamide, Ice Prince, Lil Kesh, Patoranking and CDQ had their time in the sun. 2face Idibia was next, and he cosigned Davido with some powerful declarations. “You see one thing with this motherfucker” he said about Davido. “They have taken Nigeria music to the next level. Everybody wey dey talk another thing na beef. Davido, carry go,” he added.
The biggest surprise of the night was the reunification of Mo’Hits for one more performance. Davido said he spent over two months pushing for it to happen, and it did.
It was an emotional moment seeing the Mo’Hits reunite, and the reaction from the fans made the walls trembled. Led by Don Jazzy, the group comprising of D’banj, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr Sid and Kay Switch made a comeback.
They performed some of their classic hits such as Pere, Booty call’, Give it to me, Pop something and Suddenly. Ikechukwu came on with Whine am well, and Wande Coal rounded off with Iskaba.Davido capped the show with Like dat, If, Fall, and the favorite FIA. The best part was having everyone united and singing to each other with joy in their eyes: “Shukura kilokosi o, shuku shaker, Aya shoemaker…”
Pepsi Music Ambassadors Wizkid, Davido preach love at Yuletide
Pepsi music ambassadors Wizkid and Davido used the platforms of their headline concerts during the yuletide to preach peace and love among Nigerians. At sold out “Wizkid the Concert” show at the Eko Hotel Convention centre, Lagos on Christmas eve, Wizkid putting up arguably the best show of his career in Lagos in recent times took the ecstatic audience on a journey of ‘Wizkid classics’ digging deep into his rich repertoire to thrill the fans. From Love My Baby, Pakuromo, On Top of Your Matter, JaiyeJaiye, Ojuelegba to the current hit Manya, Wizkid held his fans spell bound.
He was not alone as he was in the rich company of popular Nigerian artistes who he invited from time to time to share the stage with him. They included another Pepsi music ambassador, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Tuface, Olamide. But the roof of the Eko Hotel Convention Centre literarily came down the moment in invited Davido to the stage. This was understandable considering the media reports of rift between them. They both performed Davido’s FIA to the admiration of their fans.
Davido was to thread the same path of love and peace days later during his own”30 Billion Concert” when he invited his ‘new best friend’ Wizkid to the stage. It was also a rousing reception from their appreciative fans who see the new development as good for the growth of the music industry. Their fans took to the social media to congratulate the duo. The night of love and peace was complete when members of the defunct Mo’ Hits Records came together in superlative performance.
Eminem, Travis Scott And Others To Headline The Governor's Ball Music Festival
The festival will be headlined by Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Other prominent artists performing include N.E.R.D, Halsey, Khalid, Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and many others.
Shakira cancels tour, hopes for June return
“Though I very much hoped to be able to recover my vocal cords in time to pick the tour back up in January, and after exploring many options to that effect, I have accepted that this is an injury that simply needs more time and care to heal,” Shakira said in a statement on her website.
The “Hips Don’t Lie” star cancelled the European leg of her “El Dorado World Tour” in November.
She said she hoped to resume the tour in June 2018 with concerts in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
“I feel for all of you who planned ahead to come to these shows and who have been so patient as I took the time needed to figure out the best course of action with my doctors,” Shakira said.
“I really can’t wait for June!” she added. “I promise to give you all of me and more from the minute I get on that stage and I am counting the days till showtime!”
Some of the agents present were representatives of The Nigeria Army, The Nigerian Air Force, The Nigerian Police, The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), The Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Private Security Agents.
According to Edgar, the information gathered will be processed and communicated in the coming days to sensitize the general public on the routes, parking arrangements and security measures taken to ensure a hitch free and pleasant experience at the 4th edition of OLIC.
Why government must learn from Fela — Wife
Mrs. Olaide Babayale, one of Fela’s 27-wives and musical band member, has advised the federal and state governments to learn leadership skills from Fela’s vision, beliefs and music, boasting that Fela’s music is the perfect rule book to successful leadership.
“All Fela said in his music is still happening now; there are lots of people suffering on the roads, poverty is hitting everybody hard. The government should listen to Fela’s music and learn from it to rearrange the present and the future of this country.”
Founder, Terra Kulture Arena and the Producer/Director of ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’, Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters, eulogized the late afro-beat maestro and human rights activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, for his courage and doggedness in using music to fight for human rights and social transformation.
According to Austen-Peters, the life of Fela and his wives have never been told to depict the historical lives, fashion and dance of Fela’s women.
“Fela’s women were fearless, courageous, loyal, each stunningly beautiful in their own way. They were his shelter and queens. These women play a significant role in making him and his music a matter of public interest. This made a profound impact on the society and culture that can still be felt today but sadly, these women simply are not recognised by the society anymore”, she said.
Speaking further, she said Fela not only used music as a weapon against corruption and oppression.
“He became an artistic prophet whose music is still very relevant today as most of the things he said in his songs are prevalent till date. Fela was popularized by not only his deep political songs but also the women in his life.”
Diddy Becomes Highest Paid Musician of 2017 Without Releasing Much Music
2. Beyoncé ($105 million)
3. Drake ($94 million)
4. The Weeknd ($92 million)
5. Coldplay ($88 million)
6. Guns N’ Roses ($84 million)
7. Justin Bieber ($83.5 million)
8. Bruce Springsteen ($75 million)
9. Adele ($69 million)
Kiss Daniel Sued to Court by his Former Record Label G-Worldwide for Breach of Contract
Kiss Daniel Sued to Court by his Former Record Label G-Worldwide for Breach of Contract
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