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The Chairman (M.I Album)
''The Chairman'' is the third studio album by Nigerian hip hop recording artist M.I. It was released on October 30, 2014, by Chocolate City and Loopy Music. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as 2face Idibia, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Ice Prince, Olamide, Phyno, Reminisce, Oritse Femi, Patoranking, Reinhard, Runtown, Sarkodie, Nosa, Beenie Man, Koker, Moti Cakes, Wilson Alao, Sound Sultan, Emmy Ace, Sammy Gyang, Chigul, Milli, Frank Edwards, Nanya, G-Plus, Morell, Loose Kaynon, Pheelz, Debbie, DJ Lambo, Sarz, Stormrex, L-37, VSTOL and I.J. The album's production began in 2012 and continued through the third quarter of 2014. M.I worked with several collaborators while enlisting new producers. Much of ''The Chairman'' tells the story of the rapper's journey into limelight. According to M.I's team, the album sold 30,000 copies in pre-order sales. ''The Chairman'' was supported by three singles: "Bad Belle", "Monkey" and "Bullion Van". Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosa (musician)
Nosa Omoregie, professionally known as Nosa, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He is currently signed to Warner Music Group African partner, Chocolate City. Early life Nosa Omoregie, known simple as Nosa, was born on 26 February 1981, he is a native of Benin City, Edo State. Education Studied Engineering at the University of Benin ( UNIBEN). Edo State Career Nosa's source of joy as a growing child was in music and attending Church, where he began exploring his developing talents. He started out in the children's choir in church and is majorly influenced by gospel singers like Fred Hammond and Kim Burrell and the noted R n B group Boyz II men. He later got to love jazz and soul music and then rock, for the simplicity of it. He is also greatly influenced by Afro-Highlife particularly music from Sonny Okosun, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, King Sunny Adé and Onyeka Onwenu, thus venturing from a wide array of childhood career fantasies of beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King James (M
King James may refer to: Monarchs Scottish * James I of Scotland (1394–1437), nominal King of Scots from 1406 and reigned 1424–1437 * James II of Scotland (1430–1460), King of Scots 1437–1460 * James III of Scotland (1451–1488), King of Scots 1460–1488 * James IV of Scotland (1473–1513), King of Scots 1488–1513 * James V of Scotland (1512–1542), nominal King of Scots from 1513 and reigned 1528–1542 English and Scottish * James VI and I (1566–1625), sponsor of the eponymous Bible translation, reigned as King James VI of Scotland and King James I of England and Ireland * James II of England (1633–1701), reigned as King James VII of Scotland and King James II of England and Ireland * James Francis Edward Stuart (1688–1766), Jacobite pretender Spanish * James I of Aragon (1208–1276), surnamed the Conqueror, was the king of Aragon, count of Barcelona and Lord of Montpellier from 1213 to 1276 * James II of Aragon (1267–1327), called ''The Just'' (Catalan: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channels TV
Channels Television is a Nigerian independent 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos, Nigeria. The parent company, Channels Incorporated, was founded in 1992, a year before the Nigerian government deregulated the broadcast media. It began broadcasting in 1995. Its primary focus is producing news and current affairs programs on Nigerian domestic issues. The Channel's mission is to act as a watchdog on governmental policies and activities. History Channels Television was founded in 1995 as a private television station with only 15 employees by Nigerian veteran broadcaster and entrepreneur John Momoh and Sola Momoh, also a broadcaster. The company commenced operations in Lagos, south western Nigeria and has since grown to include three other stations in Abuja, Edo and Kano states. It also has bureaus in almost every state in Nigeria, including stringers and affiliates in other parts in Africa, as well as strong relationships with international media organization ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highlife
Highlife is a music genre that started in present-day Ghana in the 19th century, during its history as a colony of the British Empire and through its trade routes in coastal areas. It describes multiple local fusions of African metre and western jazz melodies. It uses the melodic and main rhythmic structures of traditional Akan music, Kpanlogo Music of the Ga people, but is typically played with Western instruments. Highlife is characterized by jazzy horns and multiple guitars which lead the band and its use of the two-finger plucking guitar style that is typical of African music. Recently it has acquired an uptempo, synth-driven sound. Highlife gained popularity in the genre "Native Blues" prior to World War II before production was shut down. After the war its popularity came back within the Igbo people of Nigeria, taking their own traditional guitar riffs and the influence of the Ghanaian highlife performing ideas, mixed and perfected it to form Igbo highlife which becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leadership (Nigeria)
''Leadership'' is a Nigerian daily national newspaper. It was established in October 2004 by Sam Nda-Isaiah, a pharmacist cum businessman and politician, and is published by Leadership Newspaper Group based in Abuja, Nigeria. On its website, the paper asserts: "We shall stand up for good governance. We shall defend the interests of the Nigerian state even against its leaders and we shall raise our pen at all times in defence of what is right. These are the values by which we intend to be assessed". Leadership is better known as Leadership News because of its new offerings which includes Podcast, Fashion MagazinLeVogue anNational Economy History On 9 January 2007 a dozen State Security Service agents stormed the ''Leadership'' offices and arrested general manager Abraham Nda-Isaiah, editor Bashir Bello Akko and journalist Abdulazeez Sanni. The cause was an article written by journalist Danladi Ndayebo that discussed the political maneuvers in the ruling People's Democratic Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that same year. He voluntarily exited the Chocolate City deal in 2013 and announced the launch of his independent label, Jagz Nation. Jagz released his second studio album ''Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come'' in 2013; it included singles such as " Redemption", "Bad Girl", "Sex & Scotch" and "God on the Mic". His third studio album, '' Jagz Nation Vol. 2: Royal Niger Company'', was released in 2014. He returned to Chocolate City in 2015 but left the label again prior to releasing his fourth studio album '' Odysseus'' in 2017. In May 2020, he released a 5-track EP titled ''Garba''. Music career 1984–2009: Early life and career beginnings Jesse Garba Abaga was born on 10 August 1984 to Chris and Lydia Abaga. He grew up in Jos and is a membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Entertainment Today
The Netng (Nigerian Entertainment Today) also known as ''NET'' is an online entertainment news organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a leading source of African entertainment, fashion and lifestyle news. Netng formed part of NET Newspaper Limited (NNL) until 2019 when it was acquired by ID Africa. Netgn is the organiser of NECLive (Nigerian Entertainment Conference) and the NET Honours. History Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) was established on November 23, 2009 by Ayeni Adekunle. NET also ran as a print media and its printed copies circulated in about 37 major Nigerian cities and sold 10,000 copies weekly. In 2016, NET gradually phased out its print version as many of its readers moved online in search of entertainment news. In April 2013, a website ranking organisation, Alexa ranked Netng 33rd most visited website in Nigeria. Days after the ranking was announced, NET website (www.thenetng.com) came under a sustained hackers attack believed to be from certain Rocco Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarz
Osabuohien Osaretin (born 17 March 1989), better known by his stage name Sarz, is a Nigerian record producer and musician. Born in Benin City, Edo State, he is popularly known for the tag Sarz On The Beat/"Really", at the beginning or end of all his music productions. His first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa's "See Drama" in 2007. He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, Lojay and Niniola. He was formerly signed to Trybe Records, but left the outfit after his contract expired in November 2013. Musical career In 2010, Sarz produced the hit single "Jor Oh" and the remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince and eLDee. The song won "Best Street Hop" and was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at The Headies. In 2011, he produced Shank's "Salute", eLDee's "Today Today" & "Wash Wash", Skales "Mukulu", Goldie Harvey's "Don't Touch my Body" and Reminisce's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Lambo
Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her stage name DJ Lambo, is a Nigerian disc jockey. Her song "Drank" was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013 before its merger with Chocolate City in 2015. She won DJ of the Year (Female) at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. ''Nigerian Entertainment Today'' (NET) listed her as one of top five Nigerian DJs to watch out for in 2015. In 2017, DJ Lambo was among the few DJs selected to play at Big Brother Nigeria's season 2 Saturday party of the ''Big Brother Naija'' reality game show. Early life and music career Early life DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in Nigeria. Her father, DJ Tony Lewis influenced her career as a disc jockey. She started her professional career in 2008–2009 as a Radio personality, (OAP) on Raypower 100.5 FM, Rhythm FM 94.7 Abuja, and Love 104.5 FM Abuja. Artistry DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of house music, techno, af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Edwards (gospel Musician)
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards (born 22 July 1989) is a Nigerian afro-highlife praise and worship singer and songwriter from Enugu State. He is the founder and owner of the record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, David, Dudu and Micah Heavens, among others. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria Early life Frank Edwards was born into a family of seven. His birth name is Frank Ugochukwu Edwards. He was born in Enugu state of Nigeria. He has five siblings. He began singing at the age of ten. He learned to play the piano from his father when he was young. In his teenage years, he became a born again Christian. He has six albums and many hit singles to his name. He has established himself as one of the best leading gospel artiste in Nigeria. Musical career [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chigul
Chioma Omeruah (born 14 May 1976), better known as Chigul, is a Nigerian comedian, singer and actress who is known for her accents and comedic characters. Life and career Omeruah was born in Lagos to Igbo parents. She moved away whilst still a baby. She is the second child of four children of Air Commodore Samson Omeruah.Watch Chigurl talk about chasing dreams 31 December 2014, Uunista, Retrieved 21 September 2016 She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos during her secondary school days she attended two Air Force secondary schools one in Jos and the other in Ikeja, |
