Tag: M.I.

How it happened at Laughfest | The variety show fundraiser successful for a worthy cause

The Joyful Joy Foundation and its founder, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, held the successful ‘LaughFest’ variety show fundraiser to an excited and supportive audience raising funds towards the fight against malaria.…

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Celebrating 10 Years Of Naeto C With Superfest

After 10 years of being an iconic rapper, Naeto C is launching ‘SUPERFEST’, an annual event that will provide a platform for new talent to be discovered. The maiden edition…

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J.Cole came to Nigeria and showed us all M.I was right all along

When rapper M.I Abaga released the first single off what was supposed to become his return project 'You rappers should fix up your life'; he started an anticipated maelstrom. Understandably,…

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Opinion: Davido’s hat-trick, Simi’s award and other talking points from #SoundcityMVP2017

by Alexander O. Onukwue   The first major entertainment awards show of the year held at Eko Hotel & Suites Friday evening. A terrific set made for a beautiful atmosphere…

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Entertainment Roundup: N6 replies M.I. with ‘Fix Up Your Life’ | Daddy Freeze alleges Timi Dakolo has a lover | More stories

N6 replies M.I with 'Fix up your life' Radio presenter and rapper, N6 has replied M.I who released a single asking rappers to fix up their lives. In the track,…

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[The Music Blog]: M.I. needs to drop this cry baby act

The aftermath of M.I.'s guest appearance on #LooseTalkPodcast hosted by Pulse's editor-in-chief Osagie Alonge may so far be the greatest highlight of the rapper's efforts to keep his legacy afloat.…

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[The Music Blog] Chocolate City suing Nas is proof of how much work goes into international cross-overs

The global takeover for African music has been documented in an almost sensationalist manner but a lot is not being said about the efforts artistes are making in landmark crossovers…

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[The Music Blog]: The death of Nigerian labels, dearth of hip-hop crews and Tinny Mafia

It's the year 2017 and the foretold death of labels adjunct to the rise of streaming and self-publishing is finally becoming a reality. The independent success of Chance the Rapper…

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Album review: The African Gentleman makes monotony beautiful

Ric Hassani’s debut project The African Gentleman is the typical Nigerian song. It begins the way it is supposed to begin. It reaches a peak. It has a repetitive chorus…

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Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors' strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU…

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[The Music Blog] The day Osagie Alonge and Jude ‘M.I.’ Abaga made Nigerian hip-hop history

It may be hard to take Nigerian hip-hop seriously these days because the hottest rap song on the charts, is a street hop song by Olamide, who is often criticised…

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Who the f__k is Ckay? | This may be the answer to Osagz’s question

The internet went berserk over M.I’s superheated #LooseTalk podcast interview with Pulse Nigeria journalist, Osagie Alonge. We talked about it here. One of the highlights of the interview was when…

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[The Music Blog] M.I seems like a great guy, so why do you love-hate him?

Okay that question is a bit of a misnomer. What that headline should say instead is why won't we ever forgive M.I for going pop? Over the weekend, the…

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[The Sexuality Blog] We are happy M.I. is finally taking a stand on gay rights

Rapper and record label executive M.I Abaga recently started a podcast called 'Middle Ground', a non-conventional talk podcast he runs with April Maey where they just volley thoughts about any…

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I don’t think Dammy Krane does fraud – M.I.

Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga has said he strongly believes singer Dammy Krane is not guilty of credit card theft allegations against him. Krane had been arrested and detained in…

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The Music Blog: On the political origins of hip-hop and why rappers brag so much

"If you don't have a mind of your own/ don't be disappointed, this is fine, be a clone" The first two lines of M.I's debut single, "Crowd Mentality" are soaked…

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#BuckwyldnBreathless: 5 major highlights from 2Baba and M.I’s concert

The widely-publicised #BuckwyldnBreathless concert which featured 2Baba and M.I as headliners held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, September 3. The event which has received plaudits for its successful…

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#BuckwyldnBreathless: Our 64 best moments from 2Baba and M.I’s show

The Eko convention center of the Eko Hotel and Suites was lit up by two Nigerian music pace setters - 2Baba and M.I on Saturday, September 3, 2016 as they…

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What Twitter is saying about the #Buckwyldnbreathless concert

Today, two music heavyweights, M.I and Tubaba, have joined forces on a nightlong musical concert aptly titled, Buckwyld 'n' Breathless. Many expect the concert to be jaw dropping, unforgettable and the…

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#BuckwyldnBreathless: Ita-Giwa, Cobahms, others at 2Baba and M.I’s show (FIRST PHOTOS)

The Lagos leg of the #BuckwyldnBreathless concert featuring 2Baba and M.I as headliners is ongoing at the Eko hotel and Suites. So far we have spotted celebrities like - Senator…

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10 songs we want 2Baba to perform at #BuckwyldnBreathless and why

If there is anybody that deserves respect for his work in the Nigeria music industry, it is surely 2face who now officially goes by the stage name 2Baba. From Face…

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10 songs we want M.I to perform at #BuckwyldnBreathless and why

The Lagos leg of the Buckwyld and Breathless concert featuring two music heavyweights - 2Baba and M.I holds tonight at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. While we gear up…

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Entertainment Roundup: Darey and Sam Smith; Rita Dominic and Obasanjo get some selfie action | Drake and Eminem squash beef rumours | More Stories

Here are some stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Darey and Sam Smith…

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Where is Djinee?

If there was a song in 2004 that was a lover's rock anthem, it was surely Ego by the talented Osayamwen Nosa Donald popularly known as Djinee. Djinee captured the hearts…

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6 things we learned from M.I’s interview today on Rubbin’ Minds (WATCH)

Chocolate City Music CEO, M.I Abaga appeared as a guest on Sunday on the YNaija TV-produced Rubbin' Minds show on Channels Television. While on the show, M.I talked about several…

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2Baba and M.I come together to create ‘Babylon’ (LISTEN)

Yesterday we told you 2Baba and M.I were up to something game-changing.  Well the cat has been let out of the bag; a new collaboration titled Babylon by the two…

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M.I and 2Baba are set to ‘change the game’

It appears MI and 2Baba are about to 'change the game' one more time. The Chocolate City rapper and the African Queen singer told fans on Monday afternoon via their…

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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage and her son take a trip | Billionaire’s dj daughter shuts down engagement rumours | More Stories

Incase you missed it, here are the top stories from yesterday and the stories that are buzzing this morning in today's Entertainment Roundup. Fashion designer, Toyin Lawani gets family reality…

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Why it took me 3 years to move on from Chocolate City – Ice Prince

Last week, along with his announcement of his departure from Chocolate City Music, Ice Prince disclosed that his contract with the label expired 3 years ago. Speaking at a press conference…

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The Explainer: This is what the Chocolate City announcement this morning REALLY means

Last week Thursday, Chocolate City Music rapper Ice Prince announced that he was leaving the label in a Cool FM interview. The announcement got people talking - it looked like the…

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