Eldee: For an under graduate in his late teens, his vision was legendary. Forming his solo record label (tribe records) and initiating trade with the Alaba trader for the industry are landmarks that changed the business, inspiring a whole lot. Attributable all to a man aptly called the Don. Tribe records also went on to create a long chain of successful careers.
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#7 of Top 18 Pioneers Of The New Age Nigerian Music Industry.
Eldee: For an under graduate in his late teens, his vision was legendary. Forming his solo record label (tribe records) and initiating trade with the Alaba trader for the industry are landmarks that changed the business, inspiring a whole lot. Attributable all to a man aptly called the Don. Tribe records also went on to create a long chain of successful careers.
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Nelson Brown : Another producer of the new Nigerian sound. The legendary Daddy Showkey’s “Diana” and Plantation boy’s “body and soul” albums are one of the many industry redefining sounds that came out of the stable of Mr Brown’s dove records that operated from a small kiosk in Festac. Nelson’s versatility was amazing as he made hip hop hits for Def O clan, Love songs for P.boiz and yet sold that Ajegunle new school to Nigeria.
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Obi Asika : Heavy weight that enjoyed throwing his weight behind the new Nigerian sound. His backing for Junior and Pretty was one of the early signs that the industry was better off with Obi sticking around. This was made manifest over time as many more owed their blossoming careers to his dedication to improving the industry.
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Swat root: When rap music had taken over the world and we were wondering who could represent the nation with the way it should be done. A team of Northern Nigerian based rappers known as Swat root did not let us wait for long. These intellectual kings of punchlines made so many youngsters believe that they too could get a shot at this as a means of living. The acknowledgment intro of Ice prince’s ELI album lists their names as OD, Terry tha rapman, Mode 9, Six foot plus, Ruclean and Eldee Xtra Large.
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Wazobia FM OAP, Yaw's Dad is dead.
On Air Personality, Yaw has lost his father, Apostle O.N Onukwube, who died on Tuesday June 10th atUmuogwalu Village in Awka, Anambra State aged 88 years.
He was survived by children and grand children among whom is Steve Onu (Yaw), one of Nigeria’s most successful On Air Personality, actor and ace comedian.
Yaw described his late father as loving and caring and expressed happiness that he lived a very fulfilled life.
Sanusi's Grandfather was dethroned as Emir Of Kano over Financial Impropriety, Will SLS follow the same fate? Must Read
Did you know that in May 1962, on the departure of the British colonial administrator and then Governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Gawain Westray Bell (1909-1995), many people in the North and beyond including Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, late Emir of Kano and grandfather of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, (who now become the Emir of Kano, felt that the Sardauna of Sokoto (1938-1966) and Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello (1909-1966) might follow the example of Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987), ppointing the then Ooni of Ife, Oba (Sir) Adesoji Aderemi (1889-1980), as Governor of Western Region, by recommending an emir to be Governor of the North?
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A Woman bags 25 years in Cambodia for drug trafficking
A Cambodian Municipal Court yesterday June 11th sentenced 36 year old Nigerian woman, Collin Seniola Bosede to 25 years in prison for international drug trafficking after being found with 1.5kg of methamphetamine in her bag at the Phnom Penh International Airport in August 2013.
Bosede, who was travelling to Cambodia from Nigeria on August 4th made a stop at Qatar where according to her confessional statement, she met with a Canadian man named Amad who handed her a bag containing cassette players, the drug, clothes and a laptop and asked her to give it to an unidentified man in Cambodia. She was arrested as she landed at the Phnom Penh Airport.
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Gov. Fashola declares Today June 12 public holiday
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, approved Thursday, June 12, 2014 as public vacation in urban center to commemorate the June twelve 1993 presidential election that was won by Late Chief Moshood Abiola.
The approval was contained during a circular signed by the top of Service urban center State, Mrs Oluseyi Williams. The circular reads in part;
“In commemoration of June 12, 1993 as significant in the actualization of Democracy in Nigeria, it is hereby notified for general information that His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, the Governor of Lagos State, has approved Thursday, 12th June, 2014 as a work free day.”I'm sure Lagos state workers will be happy to hear this. Work will resume on Friday, June 13th.
Pics: Federal Executive Council meeting in memory of late Akunyili
Today's session of the Federal Executive Council meeting was dedicated to the memory of former Minister of Information and NAFDAC boss, late Prof. Dora Akunyili who passed away on Saturday, June 7th at a specialist hospital in India. President Jonathan, VP Namadi Sambo and ministers took turns to eulogize the late minister. A moment of silence was observed in her honor...
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Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014, Now the SA on Tourism to Anambra governor
Less than 3 weeks when rising the new Miss tourism Nigeria 2014, Collette Nwadike has been appointed because the new Special Assistant on tourism to Anambra State governor, Dr. Willie Obiano. The queen got the appointment once she paid a courtesy visit to the governor on Gregorian calendar, June ninth. Collete is from Ngodo, Awka South LGA of Anambra State.
See more photos when you continue after the break....
Prof. Dora Akunyili's Body arrives Nigeria
The body late professor. Dora Akunyili was this night received by members of her family as well as the former Governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja . Her body, accompained by her husband Dr Chike Akunyili and younger brother Dr. Anayo Edemobi , was flown into Nigeria in a personal jet and sent to a mortuary in Nigerian capital in an Ambulance. Speaking with newsmen, Peter Obi Plans burial for the late academician will begin sharply.
Civil War in Ukraine: Ukrainian Army drops fire bombs in Break Away region of Ukraine ( Videos)
Kate Henshaw Set To Participate In Dettol 50th Anniversary Walkathon
Nollywood star and fitness icon, Kate Henshaw, will be participating in a walkathon to promote children's health, which will take place in Lagos on Saturday (June 14, 2014). The walkathon is part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Dettol. The kickoff point and finishing point for the walkathon will be Teslim Balogun stadium (Surulere), and it will start at 6am. Kate Henshaw will engage participants, which will consist of young mums/women, students, teachers, and some male participants, in an aerobics exercise session before the walk kicks off. The route is from Teslim Balogun stadium down to Costain and then back to Teslim Balogun stadium where there will be a little entertainment to round off the exercise.
Russia holds massive military drills in Kalinigrad region
On Wednesday, the Russian military announced the launch of a deployment operation that involved paratrooper units from the Pskov airborne division.
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Video: Check out Prof. Dora Akunyili’s Last Public Speech - 15 Apr 2014
Police Ordered To Arrest Sanusi, New Emir Of Kano, For “Fraud”
The Nigerian police have been ordered to arrest the newly-crowned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on fraud-related charges stemming from his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to reliable sources at the Presidency in Abuja, the team of policemen at the Emir’s palace in Kano received the order from the Nigeria police headquarters to place Mr. Sanusi under arrest if he leaves the Kano Governor’s lodge.
How many times a week should a couple have S3x?
How many times do you think couples should have s3x in a week? Twice? 3 times? Every night? Experts say love making shouldn't be timed and we should always allow things to flow naturally, that putting a time frame on it will only water down the passion and energy meant to be put into the act. Thoughts?
Meanwhile is it true that some of you men can go 4 rounds in one night...or is it just myth? #ThouShaltNotLie
Ekiti State Deputy Governor's daughter's husband dies
The deputy Governor of Ekiti state, Professor Mrs Modupe Adelabu recently lost her son-in-law, Dr Oluwaseun Fasawe (pictured left). Late Dr Fasawe, a medical consultant & Chief Medical Director of Silver River Healthcare was married to the 1st daughter of the deputy governor, Dr Dolapo Fasawe ... (pictured right).
According to family sources, the late Dr Fasawe left for London on Monday May 19th for what was called corrective surgery scheduled for June 2nd. He reportedly started having difficulty in breathing on Thursday May 29th while in London and called a friend to notify him. The friend immediately called for an ambulance but sadly, while on their way to the hospital, he died.
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Fresh attacks in Plateau state, 6 dead, 2 churches razed
Gunmen launched an attack on residents of Gako and Tanjol communities in Riyom LGA of Plateau State in the early hours of this morning June 11th, killing at least 6 people and burning 2 churches.
Residents of the communities say five officers of the Police Special Task Force were also killed but this has not been verified.
Confirming today's attack, an Assistant Superintendent of Police and state Police spokesperson, Mr. Dominic Esin who spoke with Premium Times said 5 other people were injured in the attack and they have all been hospitalized
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Woman brutally attacked & injured in the eye by her father
Jageer Mirgind was left blind and scarred for life after 51-year-old Manjit Mirgind slashed her wrists and stabbed her in the eyes screaming 'I am going to kill you'.
Mrs Mirgind’s children, just three and six years old, watched the horrific attack at their mum's home in Kensington Gardens, Ilford, East London, and pleaded with their grandfather to stop. Continue...
Pics: RMD, Olu Jacobs ,Abike Dabiri & more attend at Amaka Igwe's Tribute Night.
Family, friends, colleagues and Nollywood practitioners, gathered for a special Service of Songs/Tribute Night on Monday, June 9th at the Haven Events Centre at GRA Ikeja in honour of Nollywood icon/producer, Amaka Igwe, who passed away on the 29th of April 2014. Guests included; Abike Dabiri, RMD, Bukky Ajayi, Wunmi Obe, Olu Jacobs, Onyeka Onwenu, Kunle Bantefa, Ngozi Nwosu, Bimbo Akintola, Nobert and Gloria Young, Patrick and Ireti Doyle, Tony Umez, Kanayo .O. Kanayo, Ego Boyo, Ali Baba, Teju Babyface and a host of others.
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Trouble As Fulani Herdsmen Invade the people of Ezeagu LGA In Enugu With AK 47
The herdsmen, who invaded the area with their cattles two weeks ago, had allegedly destroyed crops in farms and were reported to have rapéd some women in the village who were working in their farmland...
19-Year Old Who molested Blind Grandmother Has A Case To Answer- Magistrate
It, therefore, ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody. The Magistrate made this known following advice by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
She said the DPP advised that a prima facie case had been established against 19-year-old Satingo.
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Splash FM Dumps One Of Their Best Broadcasters, On The Request Of The Oyo State
Noted broadcaster, Edmund Obilo, had just aired an interview that exposed how the Alafin of Oyo, and the Oyo State governor, had allegedly been sharing the money belonging to the state, under the guise of fake contracts. A Nigerian House of representatives member, Kamil Akinlabi reveals this secret on “bull’s eye,” a popular radio interview program, anchored by Mr. Obilo.
The management of the Ibadan-based Splash FM, had shortly afterwards fired one of their best broadcasters, Mr. Edmund Obilo, on Friday on the request of the Oyo State governor, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi.
President Jonathan nominates Alison-Madueke as Secretary-General of OPEC
If the move sails through, Alison-Madueke will become the first female Secretary-General of OPEC. 74-year-old al-Badri has been Secretary-General of OPEC since 2007. He was also Libyan Minister for Oil and Electricity between 1990 and 2000.
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Bomb scare In Wuse area of Abuja Market
A policeman who spoke anonymously to us said that “Boko Haram planned to bomb the market today, that is why this market will remain closed until we are told to leave. “
Economic activities in the market have declined since the Boko Haram insurgents bombed Nyanya bus terminus in Abuja.
100 days ahead of referendum: Gordon Brown warns of losing Scotland just like US once
Salmon said that receiving 20% of the Scottish electorate was an absolutely unprecedented case in Scotland's political life.
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Journalists freed from Ukrainian detention to give testimony to investigators
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Five US soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 'friendly fire' incident - Pentagon
Earlier Tuesday, a statement from NATO confirmed the soldiers' deaths, but did not give further details on their nationalities. Coalition policy is for home countries to identify their military dead.
SCO, BRICS, and EAU most likely to become serious competitors to US and NATO - expert
Two other institutions - the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS forum - were likewise dismissed as irrelevant, meaningless efforts at their times of creation but, both have proved their efficiency and durability over the years, the expert stresses.
Delta Airlines Lagos to Atlanta flight makes impromptu landing in Senegal
A Delta Airlines flight going from Lagos to Atlanta yesterday June 9th was diverted to Dakar Senegal after a threat was detected up to board the flight. A traveler who tweeted about the incident said another passenger board seemed to have smuggled a case of dynamite on the plane.
Speaking about the diversion, Delta Airlines Director Corporate Communications, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Olivia Cullis, said the flight was diverted to Dakar for “precautionary reasons”...
"Delta flight DL55 from Lagos to Atlanta diverted to Dakar, Senegal for precautionary reasons. After a short stop, the flight resumed to the United States. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our number one priority.” She explained.
Continue to see more tweets from the passenger...
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