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Killertunes
Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel professionally known as Killertunes is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter who has produced ''"Manya"'' by Wizkid, "''Motigbana"'' by Olamide, ''"Baba"'' by DJ Spinall featuring Kizz daniel and ''"Bobo"'' by Mayorkun featuring Davido. Killertunes won the Headies award producer of the year in 2019 for the song "''Fake Love"'' by Duncan Mighty and Wizkid and he was nominated for Afro hip-hop producer of the year at the Beatz awards 2022 for the song ''"big energy"'' by Ladipoe. He also has nominations for producer of the year at the Nigeria Entertainment award and City people music awards and a nomination for best music at the Top Naija Music Award. Background and career In 2020, Killertunes was listed among the Top beat makers in Nigeria. In 2019 Killertunes released his debut Extended play titled "Gbedu & things" he featured Dj tunez Michael Babatunde Adeyinka Also known as DJ Tunez is a Nigeria and USA based disc jockey. In 2015, DJ Tunez wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beatz Awards 2018
The 4th The Beatz Awards tagged "The Quadrant", was held at Muson Center in Lagos on 21 November 2018. Nominees were revealed on October 26, 2017. The live show was televised on STV, Nigezie TV, wapTV, TVC, and BEN Television, and hosted by Kenny Blaq. Killertunes had the highest award winnings at The Beatz Awards, by securing 3 awards at the ceremony. Performers Presenters * Kenny Blaq Otolorin Kehinde Peter, performing as Kenny Blaq, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and singer. He performed at the 2nd edition of Unlock Naija Independence celebration and Africa Magic Owambe Finale Early life kenny Blaq had both primary and se ... Nominations and winners The following is a list of nominees and the winners are listed highlighted in boldface. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Beatz Awards 2018 2018 music awards Nigerian music awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mayor Of Lagos
''The Mayor of Lagos'' is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Mayorkun. It was released on November 16, 2018, through Davido Music Worldwide. The album's production was handled by Speroach Beatz, Cracker Mallo, Fresh VDM, Kiddominant, DJ Coublon, Phantom, Northboi, Killertunes and Lussh. Mayorkun enlisted Davido, Sarkodie (rapper), Sarkodie, D'banj, Patoranking and other label mates to appear as guest artists on the album. Preceding the album's release were five singles: "Mama", "Che Che", "Bobo", "Fantasy" and "Posh". The album won Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2019. Background and promotion In 2017, Mayorkun embarked on a nationwide campus tour, performing at over 35 schools and headlining "The Mayor of Lagos" year-end concert in Lagos. On December 31, 2017, Mayorkun announced on Twitter that he would release the album in 2018. Shows for the "Mayor of Lagos" concert series were held in Ibadan and Abuja. A date for the concert's Lagos edition was announced. Mayorkun p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spinall
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall (styize as SPINALL; formerly DJ Spinall), is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, label executive, and media personality. He first gained prominence in 2004, while working as a radio DJ at Raypower 100.5 FM. He later joined Industry Nite where he promoted underground talents at the weekly platform. He was the official DJ to Wande Coal while he was affiliated with Mavin Records. He created a style edge to his outfit known as TheCAP, tracing his roots back to his culture. TheCAP, which fans tags as "TheCrazyAzzParty" has since then been his brand power and identity. Prior to April 2021, he went by the stage name DJ Spinall, and started an Afromix series on Apple Music, on 15 April 2021. and hosted a television show, known as Smirnoff Infamous Mix on MTV Base, Soundcity TV with a podcast series launched on Audiomack and various radio stations in Nigeria. On 6 April 2021, Smirnoff Infamous Mix first episode feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies Award For Producer Of The Year
The Headies Award for Producer of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to Don Jazzy Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ... in 2006. Recipients Category records Most wins Most nominations Notes References {{The Headies The Headies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EmPawa Africa
emPawa Africa (pronounced emPower Africa), headquartered in Lagos, is an African talent incubation enterprise, known for nurturing and supporting up-and-coming artistes. It offers mentorship to 100 African artistes yearly, with a $3,000 (dollars) grant. emPawa is headed by Mr Eazi as Founder/CEO, and houses a publishing, and licensing division, with a streaming serviceemPawa Music History emPawaa Africa was founded in November 2018 and began operation in 2019 as a talent incubation initiative to nurture and support up-and-coming artists in Africa. The company is headed by its founder Mr Eazi. In its first edition, entries were submitted via Instagram and Twitter, with a recorded video (30 seconds or 1 minute), posted with the hashtag (#emPawa100). Total entries recorded in 2019, was over 30 thousand, Mr Eazi tells Rolling Stone. After which, 100 artists are selected from various African countries, to join the program, through their entries submitted. At the second round, 10 artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The 1st and The Headies 2007, 2nd editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island (Nigeria), Victoria Island, Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey, Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Akande, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I Abaga, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. History and plaque The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City People Music Awards
City People Entertainment Awards are an annual accolade presented by '' City People Magazine'' to honour Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainers. The first edition was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State on June 14, 2009. The event was hosted by Governor Gbenga Daniel in the State House. The most recent ceremony was held on June 22, 2014 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Ben .... 2017 division In 2017, the award was divided into "City People Music Awards" and "City People Movie Awards". These awards should not be confused with the "City People Awards For Excellence" which is a separate awards ceremony by the same organizer, which honors achievers beyond just the boundaries of the entertainment space with categories such as "Lifetime Achieveme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simi (singer)
Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye; born April 19, 1988), better known by her stage name Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled ''Ogaju''. She also played as one of the top judges in season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music in 2014, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract. She released her second studio album ''Simisola'' on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album ''Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1'' was released to coincide with her thirty-first birthday on April 19, 2019. She launched her record label Studio Brat in June 2019. Early life Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Ojuelegba, a suburb of Surulere, Lagos State, as the last of four children. In an inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Tunez
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka Also known as DJ Tunez is a Nigeria and USA based disc jockey. In 2015, DJ Tunez was asked by Wizkid to join Starboy Entertainment, as the official label DJ, DJ Tunez first production was in 2016's Iskaba, a contagious hit song with Wande Coal. He has collaborated with other acts such as Wizkid, Sarz, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Reekado Banks, Damibliz, Omah Lay and many more. Early life Michael Babatunde Adeyinka was born in Brooklyn Long Island Hospital, New York, USA. His dream began after DJing his local church's Christmas parties as a teen. This eventually grew into paid gigs DJing church members’ events such as birthday parties and weddings. His African community in South Brooklyn began to take a fancy to his ability to play music with an afrobeats and dancehall inspired atmosphere to audience, the little attention encouraged him to throw parties around the city. Career In 2016 DJ Tunez collaborated with Wande Coal to dish out what Okayafrica describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Naija Music Awards
Top Naija Music Awards (abbreviated TNMA Awards) is an annual event for emerging recording singers, songwriters, and producers in Nigeria. History The event is composed of 26 categories. The first edition of the Top Naija Music Awards was held on 28 December 2012 at the Blue Pearl Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja Ikeja is the capital city of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Prior to the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja was a well planned, clean and quiet residential and commercia ..., Lagos State. Its second edition was held on 16 May 2015 at Victoria Island, Lagos, Victoria Island, with host Denrele Edun, as it honors Nigerian emerging stars at the ceremony, and awarded Reekado Banks for Revelation of the Year at the event. At the seventh edition of the TNMA Awards, one of the winners got a support funds from the organizers. Ceremonies Award categories *Artiste of the Year *Best Afro Pop Single *Best Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City People Entertainment Awards
City People Entertainment Awards are an annual accolade presented by ''City People Magazine'' to honour Nigerian and Ghanaian entertainers. The first edition was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State on June 14, 2009. The event was hosted by Governor Gbenga Daniel in the State House. The most recent ceremony was held on June 22, 2014 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state .... 2017 division In 2017, the award was divided into "City People Music Awards" and "City People Movie Awards". These awards should not be confused with the "City People Awards For Excellence" which is a separate awards ceremony by the same organizer, which honors achievers beyond just the boundaries of the entertainment space with categories such as "Lifetime Achievemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
