HOT NAIJA ANIMATION

I won't lie this really blew my mind

DON JAZZY: 27 YEARS EARLIER

I saw this picture somewhere online and I found it to be very hilarious.

Wale - Chillin (feat. Lady GaGa)

Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Yoruba Nigerian parents in Washington, D.C. Naija here we come :).

9JA ARTISTS MAKING MORE MONEY THAN YANKEE RAPPERS

$100,000..chai. I'm definitely in the wrong hustle :)

Wande Coal Sings Small Pickin Anthem

Video: Africa in Demand Interviews Tonestar

Shout out to Harry Baba of Tribe X Entertainment

News Update: 9ice " My mother left me when I was 8 yrs old"

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Until a few years ago, multiple award winner, 9ice was your regular boy next door. He was not born with a silver spoon, neither was he offered one in the years following his birth.

9ice whose real name is Abolore Adegbola Akande may not have had a privileged childhood, but by dint of hard work and with a little bit of luck, his music career has placed him on a pedestal of fame and honour.

He is still ecstatic about his most recent laurel won at the MTV Africa Music Awards where, for the umpteenth time, he was crowned the best hip hop act clinching the award ahead of the likes of multi-platinum selling American artistes, Lil Wayne and The Game.

”The year 2008 has been a particularly rewarding one. I am humbled by the numerous awards I have received this year alone. It only goes to show that I am appreciated out there which is even more important than money to me. When I won my first award this year at the Hip-Hop awards, I did not know that the plaques would keep pouring in,” was how an elated 9ice summed up his feelings at the string of awards that have trailed his person.

The name 9ice is an unusual one, it does not show affiliation to any of the three major or the over 300 minority ethnic groups we have in Nigeria.

”I am from Oyo State. It was a name given to me when I was in school - Nigerian Opportunities Industrialisation Centre (NOIC). I was privileged to be in charge of the Computer Studies practical room and I gave my colleagues the chance to come and make use of it on Saturday and Sunday for their assignments and that is how they started calling me 9ice till the name stuck.”

For 9ice, it was tough growing up in a polygamous home. Relaying his experiences, he said, ”I spent most of my life fending for myself. Although my parents are still alive, they tried their best, but it seemed it was not good enough. My parents were there for me but their support was limited by some challenges.”

It was for this reason, and not music that he had to drop out of school. ”I was in 100 level but because I could not meet up with the financial obligations, I had to let go of my educational pursuit. It was a painful decision but I had to chart another course for my life. Thankfully, I will be going back to school in Los Angeles soon.”

Giving more insight into his background, he asks, ”Do you know my mother left me when I was 8 months old?” Ignoring your look of bewilderment, he continues, ”I did not get to meet my mother till I was 19. All that while, I thought my step mum was my mother.”

He interrupts my thought. Teeing off, he adds, ”I have a good relationship with my biological mother. You know blood is thicker than water.”

If you call him a Jack of all trades, you are not far from the truth. “I learnt air conditioning and refrigeration [repair] for three years somewhere in Anifowoshe in Ikeja and learnt bricklaying in Agbado. As I am sitting here, I can mould blocks.”

According to him, he does not shy away from his culture which explains why there is an infusion of Yoruba lyrics in his music. With his first solo song, Little Money in 2000, this would-be music star had to wait till 2005 before he and his music started gaining recognition in the Nigerian music market.

The first major break for 9ice came after a remarkable feat in 2Shotz‘s Make Dem Talk. It was not long after then that he officially released the first single, Little Money, off his Certificate album. In 2006, 9ice produced Ganja Man which was dropped in December of that year, and in no time, it became very popular within the space of a few months.

No one envisaged what he would become in the year that followed the release and success of Ganja Man. The ground breaking release in the last quarter of 2007, of Gongo Aso, proved that he is no push-over. Little wonder artistes are now lining up to do collabos with him.

”Some people said getting married will be my albatross, they said my career would crash,” he confessed. Continuing, ”Even you can testify that the reverse has been the case. I think I have won more laurels after marriage than before marriage.”

Contrary to insinuations that he was dragged to the altar because of his then fiancée‘s pregnant state, he had this to say, “I have always had this thing at the back of my mind that if I have small money, I will just marry because I can drop dead tomorrow. At least, I will have a child to carry on the family name.”

Like a single off his album, the expectant father is gearing up for fatherhood, expecting his baby to drop anytime soon. ”My wife underwent a scan and we are expecting a boy child whom we have pre-christened Zion Islam Abolore Akande.”

9ice is of the opinion that he has no reason to engage in extra marital affairs. ”Because I and my wife live thousands of miles away from each other does not give me room to frolic with ladies. It‘s not everywoman that you sleep with; some just want to be your friends. This is very unlike when we were dating when there were some subscribers, but she was my main babe.”

His first trip outside Nigeria for Mandela‘s 90th birthday tribute concert in London mid 2008, he said, was an eye opener. ”We were put in first class. I remember that the Zain guy who accompanied us helped me set and adjust my seat and they were bringing all kinds of food that I could not eat. When we got to the UK, it was too cold for me. I had to borrow a jacket. The man was just showing me around like ‘this is Wembley Stadium, Stanford Bridge,‘ like the JJC that I was. But now, I am no longer a JJC. Do you know how many times I have left these shores since then?”

From zero to hero, gone are the days when he could not afford to keep himself in school. Now he is a millionaire. ”I am comfortable. Corporate bodies pay me between 2.5 and 3 million. Individuals- 1.5 to 2 million. From colleagues like Basketmouth, Julius Agwu, we do it for free.

“My plans for 2009 are no longer under wraps,” he quipped. ”I am working on a new album that will have Asa and Akon in it. A single off the album will be released in the first week of January.”

CLASSIC FELA: UNKNOWN SOLDIER

R.I.P. to the great one. Damn...I can almost feel his pain on this song. ABAMI EDA!!! Lives on

NAIJA COMEDY UPDATES: BASKET MOUTH, I GO DYE, KOFFI..ETC

mehn i love these guys mehn. they are too much lol. koffi, i go die, basket mouth, eneche all do their thing

KOFFI @ AY LIVE 2007


CHRISTMAS IN WARRI


NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS VOL. 14 : BASKET MOUTH


NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS VOL. 14 : I GO DYE


NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS VOL. 14 : I GO DYE 2


NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS VOL. 14 : TEJU BABYFACE


NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS VOL. 14 : ENECHE

NEWS UPDATE: P-Square "Allegedly" Robbed in Cameroun

IF recent reports making rounds in the news of late are anything to go by, then maybe someone (whoever that could be) ought to institute a professional security outfit solely for the safety and well-being of our music stars.

Reports have it that the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye a.k.a P-Square were robbed at an airport in Cameroun recently and they lost an undisclosed amount of money and valuables along with most of their luggage (although they denied the incident).

Going by the recent spate of attacks and robberies that some of our musical stars have suffered, one can only wonder and ask; what is going on? Or, is it that it's just not safe anymore to be a music celebrity in these parts of the world? May God help us all.

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NEWS UPDATE: D'banj Bails 9ice Out With N2m

D’Banj has finally opened up on why he bailed out 9ice with N2m to help the “Gongo Aso” rave complete his video shoots. MTV Base Award winner, D’Banj, said he gave the money to help a “cool headed friend” out of crisis, even as he still wants to help his colleagues out in the music industry.

Speaking with http://nigeriafilms.com at Planet 1, Maryland, while attending a fashion show, the “Mo Gbona Feli Feli” rave said he once needed help to shoot his first video, “Tongolo”, few years back, but none came his way until a friend from UK intervened.

“That was the turning point. 9ice is the current rave, N2m is not what should stop his video production.” “We are all one in this music industry, I’m just too happy to help a colleague out, that’s all,” he said.” Just few weeks back, 9ice had problems raising N2m to complete the nine shots for his video, but was only able to raise N7m.

Puffy T, the hottest video producer now, insisted on a million per shoot and wouldn’t handle the job unless 9ice came up with N9m. Eventually, words got to D’Banj on the plight of 9ice and he silently paid up the balance for him. 9ice was full of praises of D’Banj, confessing that he was surprised D’Banj, whom he never even approached, would do such.

“I did not go to anybody for assistance, so you can understand my reaction when Puffy T called that I should get ready to begin shooting as D’Banj had bailed me out.” Would you have stopped the video if D’Banj had not come in? http://nigeriafilms.com asked.” Of course not. What happened was that I had a wedding at hand then and wouldn’t want it to be stalled.

“I knew I would be able to raise the money after the wedding, but D’Banj has hastened my job for me. I’m excited and grateful”, he responded. As for D’Banj, “I’m no father-xmas though, but there’s no length I won’t go to help a colleague who really deserves it.” 9ice says the video will be out in few weeks.

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THROWBACK: Mr. Fantastic -

this is an ol skool throwback classic. mehn...I remember those days. this ikebe go put me for trouble..lol

Basket Mouth Does It Again (3 part Series)

i can't link it by request but check it out tho

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

9ice "9ice" Performance..lol

gongo aso atupu ahu. dis boy is talented

BADD MAN MIXX !!!

Check out my swagga mix. When u have the latest dancehall from mavado, vybz, beenie man, erup, serani and mix it up with some 2face, 9ice, d'banj, eldee, wande coal & remedies. anh anh now why!!!.. check it out

Swiss govt adopts new measures concerning Abacha loot

The detection and subsequent repatriation of the Abacha loot from Swiss banks has forced the Swiss government to adopt pragmatic measures that have made the country‘s financial sector more transparent.

Mr. Nicolas Lang, Swiss Ambassador covering Ghana, Benin and Togo disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday at the ongoing Accra High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Ghana.

Lang said that the processes that led to returning the money to the Nigerian government had gradually become a model for the world to rate and see Swiss banks as some of the most transparent and credible financial institutions globally.

“The Swiss government put in a lot of efforts including contesting against fierce litigation from the Abacha family to restitute the fund.

“Missing state monies ending up in our banks is detrimental to our image and Swiss financial sector reputation.”

He said that mechanism had been put in place to enable the government and operators in the country‘s financial sector to detect stolen monies from developing countries.

He observed that it was very difficult to monitor the entrance of such funds but assured that “any fund discovered will be immediately repatriated.”

The ambassador also said that the country was able to return recently stolen funds by a former Malian President.

“The Swiss government even went further to offset the legal fees that made it possible for the funds to be repatriated to Mali,” he said.

In the case of Nigeria, Lang revealed that all funds traced to Abacha in Swiss banks were completely repatriated under a Swiss government, World Bank and Nigerian government arrangement.

“The arrangement was that the three groups will ensure effective monitoring and utilisation of the funds as well as make sure it was put to good use,” Lang said.

BABA '70 ON BROADWAY

If you are in the New York, New Jersey, Philly area, even Canada self you should come and check it out. Tickets I believe are $55 but u can get them for $20 on some website I will post when I find out. C'mon it's baba 70, $55 ain't that much now. His legacy holds on forever. Check this link for more info on the show.

BADD MAN MIXX

Check out my swagga mix. When u have the latest dancehall from mavado, vybz, beenie man, erup, serani and mix it up with some 2face, 9ice, d'banj, eldee, wande coal & remedies. anh anh now why!!!.. check it out

D'banj Interview Plus Nu Songs from his latest album "The Entertainer"

"i'm d'banj or skibanj like my jamaican friends call me. kokolets mamalets, biglets, smallets, babylets. no long ting no long ting. what is the koko? who is the koko? i'm bout to show u the koko"

d'banj is a fool i'm telling u..lol

IF U DEY CRAZE - D'BANJ FT. KAYSWITCH
"aww mehn this is another run down"


SUDDENLY- D'BANJ


CELEBRATE - D'BANJ

***Classic Klint D Drunk Performances***

Another classic one. He's making fun and bigging up reggae music at the same time. I'll add some more later on.



aww mehn...dis comedy sketch had me rolling real hard lol yo. Klink d Drunk is crazy. Start from 3:03 if u wanna skip the makossa dancers