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Iceberg Slim (musician)
Olusegun Olowokere, known by his stage name Iceberg Slim, is an American-Nigerian rapper, and singer, widely known for his controversial self-proclaimed status as being "Better than M.I", which became the most talked about topic in the Nigerian hip hop space between June and August 2009, few months after he won the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, in the Best International Artist category. Early life Iceberg Slim was born Olusegun Olowokere in New York City on August 7, to Nigerian parents. He is the youngest born of four kids. His music journey began in the church choir at the age of 12, at Christ Apostolic Church, where he became a chorister. While in the choir he began learning how to play musical instruments and later became the church drummer, then later the keyboardist. He wanted to become an FBI Agent, but his passion for music made him drop out from John Jay, after two years of enrollment, to pursue his musical dream. He graduated from the Institute of Audio Research, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Jimmy Jatt
Oluwaforijimi "Jimmy" Adewale Amu (born October 15, 1966), professionally referred to by his stage name DJ Jimmy Jatt, is a Nigerian disc jockey who is revered as one of the pioneering hip hop DJs in Nigeria. He started out his music career as a rapper under the sobriquet Master J but delved into DJing after his failure in getting signed by a record label despite releasing a handful of songs including a demo recording. He is best known for his Jimmy's Jump Off concert, an event he started in 2008 to become one of the most attended entertainment events in Nigeria. In 2006, he won the Hip Hop World Hall of Fame award at the maiden edition of The Headies for his contribution to hip-hop in Nigeria. Early life and career Jimmy Amu is a native of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, but he was born and bred in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria where he had his basic and secondary education. Born to a father who was a sound equipment dealer, Jimmy Jatt developed an interest in music at a tender age. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ameyaw Debrah
Ameyaw Kissi Debrah, known professionally as Ameyaw Debrah, is a Ghanaian celebrity blogger, freelance journalist, and reporter. He founded AmeyawDebrah.com, an entertainment website and blog that primarily publishes news about Ghanaian celebrities. He graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in publishing. While at KNUST, he won the Best Publishing Student award in 2005. He has made significant contributions to several pan-African websites, including Jamati.com, Orijin-ent.com, and ModernGhana.com. In 2008, he joined GhanaWeb.com as the entertainment editor and launched his own website that same year. Early life and education Debrah attended Adisadel College in Cape Coast, and became an editor for the school's magazine in 1999. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). After graduating from KNUST, Debrah completed his National Service Secretariat ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Day
''This Day'' is a Nigerian national newspaper. It is the flagship newspaper of Leaders & Company Ltd and was first published on 22 January 1995. It has its headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State. Founded by Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the This Day Media Group and ARISE News Channel. As of 2005, it has a circulation of 100,000 copies and an annual turnover of some $35 million (US). It has two printing plants, in Lagos and Abuja. The publishers of the newspaper are the This Day Newspapers Ltd., a company that was noted for its early investment in colour printing, giving the paper a distinctive edge among the few durable national newspapers that exist in Nigeria. ''This Day'' publisher Nduka Obaigbena has previously been criticised for late and non-payment of the paper's staff and suppliers. Operations The headquarters of ''THIS DAY'' is in Lagos. It also has offices and correspondents in the 36 states of Nigeria and other parts of the World. THISDAY provide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) is the first Aladura Pentecostal church present in Nigeria and other countries. It arose in the first half of the 20th century, in the then-British empire. It was formally established in 1941 after a split from the Apostolic Church which the original Aladura organization (Faith Tabernacle) had invited to Nigeria. Its growth was led by Joseph Ayo Babalola, a road construction driver who became its founder. The revival led by Babalola resulted in thousands burning their traditional fetishes. This disturbed the colonial authorities, and allegations included witch-hunting and opposition to hospitals and medicine. Babalola was arrested and jailed. It operates secondary schools in Nigeria. The countries with presence of the Christ Apostolic Church include the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, Austria, Australia, South Africa, the Ivory Coast, Togo and Chad. Its missi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max FM
Max FM, formerly Radio Continental, is an English Nigerian FM radio station that is based in Lagos. It also has a sister radio station under the same brand in Abuja. History Radio Continental Radio Continental started under the name Link FM with its first transmission in 102.3 FM in Lagos. After ten months it was rebranded Unity 102.3 FM, with focus on general entertainment, news and sports. Max 102.3 FM Lagos On 21 October 2017, TVC Communications had an event at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos to celebrate the launching of 102.3 Max FM. The station added presenters Murphy Ijemba and Shine Begho, and retained presenters Wale PowPowPow of ''Wetin Day'' programme and Jones Usen of TVC News. TVC said the station will play music for the 15-34 demographic. TVC Communications also replaced Continental Broadcasting Services as the trading name for the business units. Max 90.9 FM Abuja In September 2018, TVC Communications launched Max 90.9 FM in Abuja. The station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was held at Howard University Cramton Auditorium on June 9, 2009. It was hosted by Omoni Oboli and Ebbe Bassey Awards ; Best Album of the Year * ''Entertainer'' (D'Banj) * ''My P'' (Naeto C) * ''Unstoppable'' (Tuface) * ''Undareyted'' (Dare) * ''Talk About It'' (MI) ; Hottest Single of the Year * "Big Boy" (Eldee) * "Good or Bad" (J Martins) * "Shayo" (Durella) * "Bumper to Bumper" (Wande Coal) * "Efi Mile" (YQ Ft Dagrin) ; Best New Act of the Year * MI * Durella * YQ * J Martins * Bigiano ; Gospel Artist of the Year * Midnight Crew * Nikki Laoye * Roof Top Mcs * Lara George * Yinka Aiyefele ; Music Producer of the Year * Eldee * ID Cabasa * Jay Slick * Cohbams Asuquo * Don Jazzy ; Best Rapper * Mode 9 * MI * Naeto C * Ikechukwu * Sauce Kid ; Best Music Video of the Year * "Kini Big Deal" (Neato C) * "Suddenly" (D’Banj) * "Not the Girl" (Dare) * "Good or Bad" (J Martins) * "Bosi Gbangba" (Eldee) ; Best International Artist * Banky W * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York (state)
New York, officially the State of New York, is a state in the Northeastern United States. It is often called New York State to distinguish it from its largest city, New York City. With a total area of , New York is the 27th-largest U.S. state by area. With 20.2 million people, it is the fourth-most-populous state in the United States as of 2021, with approximately 44% living in New York City, including 25% of the state's population within Brooklyn and Queens, and another 15% on the remainder of Long Island, the most populous island in the United States. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east; it has a maritime border with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the northwest. New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and around two-thirds of the state's popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige. After participating in the UK edition of ''The X Factor'' and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009. Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012. She made an appearance on the label's 2012 compilation album '' Solar Plexus''. Her debut studio album ''Once Upon a Time'' was released on the 3rd of July 2013. It was supported by seven singles: " Kele Kele Love", "Love Me (3x)", "Without My Heart", "Ife Wa Gbona", "Folarin", "Olorun Mi" and " Eminado". The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Enterta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vector (rapper)
Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He has released three studio albums, including ''State Of Surprise'' and ''The Second Coming'' (2012). In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mixtape titled ''Bar Racks''. '' Lafíaji'', his third studio album was released in December 2016. He also released a mixtape in October 2018, ''The Rap Dialogue'', in an effort to keep the spirit of Nigerian hip-hop alive. In November 2019, his fourth studio album, '' Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery'', was released. He is the voice behind a Sprite commercial that aired on radio stations across Nigeria since 2009. He also had "the longest freestyle rap in Nigeria" In November 2019, he signed a joint venture with Starstruck Management Inc and Create Music Group to release his 4th studio project Extended play titled " Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery" Early life Lanre was born in Lagos State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
