Saidi Balogun Says He Wants His Personal Life Out Of Public Eyes...*Rolling My Eyes!

Lover boy actor Saidi Balogun has put to rest the allegations that he wants his estranged wife Fathia to stop using his surname Balogun...He also says he does not want to put his personal life out there,so please anywhere you see his interviews where he is detailing anything ignore the interview and if you cant,please nicely remind him with the words ''public eyes''
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VIDEO: Reminisce One On One Interview with Goldmyne TV

Indigenous rapper Remilekun Safaru a.k.a Reminisce is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. From the street cred he has amassed, his creative wordplay, to his collaborations with various artists, he has created much noteworthy buzz for himself and it is no surprise that his first album Book of Rap Stories (BORS) has been heavily anticipated in the rap community. Like he noted in "Ever Since", "I can't wait till it's my time to shine." Through BORS, he now has the opportunity to do so and he invites the listener to join in on the ride.

VIDEO: Reminisce One On One Interview with Goldmyne TV

Indigenous rapper Remilekun Safaru a.k.a Reminisce is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. From the street cred he has amassed, his creative wordplay, to his collaborations with various artists, he has created much noteworthy buzz for himself and it is no surprise that his first album Book of Rap Stories (BORS) has been heavily anticipated in the rap community. Like he noted in "Ever Since", "I can't wait till it's my time to shine." Through BORS, he now has the opportunity to do so and he invites the listener to join in on the ride.

Download Wale’s interview with Toolz on theBeat99.9FM

Wale Folarin was a guest on Lagos based urban radio station The Beat 99.9 FM on Thursday, November 28, 2013.

The US-born rapper shares with OAP Toolz, his experience growing up in the States as a child with strong Nigerian roots, his love for local food, his journey in music, signing with Rick Ross and much more.

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“I Wasn’t Sure Of Certain Things On…” Ice Prince Explains Why He Initially Denied Having A Son

Prince breaks silence explains why he initially denied having a son when the news made headlines in March 2012. In an interview with Entertainment Express Showbiz Plus, the the rapper open up on why he initially denied having a son.

“It was complicated back then, I didn’t really know what was happening and I wasn’t sure of certain things. So the best I had to do then was deny it and sort out things first. Now I know he is my child and I have done everything as a father ever since.

On his baby mama, Bimbo Babatunde, Ice Prince also explains his relationship with her.

“I speak with her often and it is usually about the baby. That is all for now.”

Read full interview HERE

Moet Abebe One on One with Chidinma

Following yesterday's twitter crinkum crackum about the beautiful Chidinma, we have this new interview she did with Moeta Babe. They are both looking pimping Pimping *Birdman Handrub* Enjoy!

‘I can’t say I’m better than Dagrin’ – Olamide

The self acclaimed ‘Baddo Lee’, popularly known as Olamide has no doubt taken over the mantle of leadership as far as rap music is concerned in Nigeria.

Born on March 15, 1989, Olamide never hesitates to promote his roots, Bariga, Lagos, in his music. In 2010 he hit the limelight when he dropped the lead single from his debut album, Eni Duro, which transformed him into an emerging voice on the Nigerian music scene.

Overnight, the final year student of Mass Communication from Tai Solarin University became the beautiful bride as he was courted by established acts for collabos before breaking away from his mentor, ID Cabasa, and starting his own label, YBNL Nation.

One thing that sets this rapper apart is his ability to code switch while on the mic as he flips between Yoruba and English effortlessly. Olamide has performed live on big stages all over Nigeria and he is most definitely a street favorite with the release of his debut album,Rhapsodi and now, talk about a third studio album, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth is rife following the success of his sophomore effort, YBNL.

In this exclusive interview with TAIWO OLUWADARE, Olamide bares his mind on issues including the late Dagrin.

Excerpts:

Could you tell us about yourself?

My name is Olamide Adedeji. I’m a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State. I was born and bred in Bariga, Lagos. I’m a student of Tai Solarin University where I’m studying Mass Communication. I’m from a family of seven.

How did you start out as rapper?

I discovered music was in me while growing up. In 2003 I started writing my own lines and performing at shows and the rest today is history.

What was growing up like?

Growing up was not that rosy neither was it that bad. Growing up in the ghetto was quite challenging because you’re looked down on by kids from upscale neighbourhoods. In the ghetto I was given ghetto orientation which is never to look down on myself no matter what.

Tell us about your love life?

I have nothing to say about that.

Late Dagrin seemed to have influenced you a great deal. What does he mean to you?

He’s more like the late Martin Luther King. I call him Barrack ‘O Grin. He is such a blessing to Nigeria. He really paved the way big time for up-and coming rappers like myself back in the day. It’s not like there has not been other people before him but his impact was awesome! Dagrin is a great artiste and I respect him; he is a legend.

Lately you have become so big. How are you filling the vacuum Dagrin left behind?

I don’t know. It is depend on people’s perspective. I just live my life the way I feel and besides, I’m not the only rapper in the industry. There are others like Lord of Ajasa. However I’m only doing my thing. Now people are comparing me to Dagrin and that feels great. I see it as a blessing from God. I can’t say I’m the best rapper; that would be ridiculous. It’s like saying Jay Z is the best rapper. However, it’s not like Jay Z is better than B.I.G but people see the love they have for B.I.G in Jay Z. B.I.G died when he started makingmoney and people were heartbroken. And Jay Z can never open his mouth and say ‘I’m better than B.I.G.’ The same thing applies to me too. I can’t say I’m better than Dagrin.

How do you get inspiration for your music?

I discovered a long time ago that rap music is all around me so I draw a lot of inspiration from my environment. I just feel comfortable being a rapper as opposed to singing. Seeing rap icons like Dagrin and the love he had for the art just overwhelms me.

How do you handle your female fans?

(laughter)We dey try. Behind every successful man there is a woman. For me it’s not just about a woman but women so I take advantage of it positively. I don’t sleep with my female fans; I treat them like my sisters.

What’s been your happiest moment?

God has done many things for me. I can’t tell which moment is the happiest but one I can remember was the release of my first album, Rhapsodi. I was so happy when it was released. That album registered my name in the annals of the history of rap music in Nigeria.

What was it like meeting I.D Cabasa?

I met I.D Cabasa when I went to record with a friend in a studio. We met each other and struck the right chords and the connection took off from there. That’s how I ended up having his support. And ever since, he’s been giving me that special big brotherly love.

What’s your advice for up-and-coming artistes?

My advice is that they should put God first and do less of unnecessary hard work.

If not rap what would you be doing?

For now, I don’t see myself leaving the rap world. I would rather be running a rap music label.

What is the meaning of Ilefo Illuminati

It is slang in my neighbourhood in Bariga, Lagos. Ilefo simply means swag.

There is talk that you belong to illuminati. How true is this?

I have been correcting that impression in all my interviews and I’m not going to get tired of it. I only feel I need to keep representing my own people and communicating with them in a way that they will understand me. So, I want to tell my people that I don’t belong to illuminati or any secret society.

What has been your challenges?

Wow! It used to be an issue of finance. Right now the major one we are facing is the issue of piracy. And it’s crazy men! I feel it should stop but I also know it can never be stopped!

What are your dreams?

I want to be a global brand that is why I’m looking up to God. It is not by my power but by the grace of God. I feel honoured and great that I’m one of the top profile rappers in town.

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“D’banj, who’s that?!” – Ex-MBGN, Munachi Abii reacts to rumours of her relationship with the Kokomaster

Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Munachi Abii who delved into music after her reign as queen was a guest on ‘Rubbin’ Minds’ this Sunday, October 21.

The rapper let it all out during the interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu who threw questions to her from all sides on a few controversies that have followed her career, relationships with her fellow artistes, especially the men.

Ms. Abii showed she is not just a pretty face but is talented and has a strong personality

Channels TV News reports:

From her relationship with Psquare, to the other celebrity men she has been reported to have dated, her issues with Mode-9, being friends with Waje and Omawumi, plus a little about the current happenings in her love life, Muna spoke about life in the limelight.

With Ebuka probing deep, she held firm to her resolve not to reveal the identity of the man in her life at the moment. She however could not escape screening Ebuka’s shortlist of suspects or contenders with a variety of answers ranging from outright denial to sarcasm.

When asked if she had dated D’banj, she responded “D’banj, who’s that”?

The young lady is appears determined to enjoy her return to the industry, and she has sent out a warning:

“I’m not about to diss anybody, I’m not about to make sure that somebody dies before I can (rise), I don’t want to step on anybody’s toes. I’m on my lane, when you come to my lane then it’s a problem”.

Muna is currently working on an album due for release in 2014. Having just shot a video in Atlanta US, she says she is back wiser, and with a better understanding of the industry. The album will be released on her record label called ‘No Conscience Entertainment’.

Speaking on the sustainability of pageants globally, she said “the pageants will continue until plastic surgery is normal. When it (plastic surgery) becomes very normal there’s nothing to contest in anymore because everybody is beautiful.”

I Was Labelled A ‘Rejected And Dejected’ Artiste. – KCee

Nigerian Hip-hop artiste, KCee, is one of the artistes waves at the moment but the Limpopo master will not forget how he was seen and in fact, labelled a ‘rejected and dejected’ artiste.

“God, the industry, and my fans suddenly made me a super attraction of the industry. Every single I drop got me more fans, made me more loved, and ranked me a level higher than where the last track stopped. It’s simply amazing.” KCee said.

The limpopo man, KCee is also set to launch his debut album without delay.

“It’s amazing how things have turned out so sweetly and successfully for me, my brand, and my budding record label. Releasing a debut album is definitely a major career milestone.”

I knew a bit though and can’t wait to grab a copy of KCee album

“I want a freestyle battle with Jay Z” – Vector Calls For War

Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly knownas Vector tha Viper well known for his smooth delivery on the mic, said in a interview with popular soft-sell magazine, Encomiumthat he would like to take on Jay Z in a freestyle battle.

Here is what he told the magazine:

If you had a moment with Jay Z, what will you tell him?

“I will really like to freestyle with him. I hear he doesn’t write in the studio and that’s cool but somewhere in my head I’m thinking we can outdo that guy. I’d like for him to see that hip-hop for Naija no be beans.“

Blessing In Disguise: “ASUU Strike Made Me Register” – Project Fame 6 Winner, Olawale Ojo

In a recent interview, MTN Project Fame 6 winner Olawale Ojo talked about his struggles before the competition, and how the ASUU strike had pushed him into registering for the competition.

Excerpts from the interview below.

Q: Shortly after you were announced winner of the MTN project Fame, you said your mind was still blank to express how you felt. It is more than 48 hours now, so how are you feeling?

I feel blessed. I feel that everything around just worked for me this season because I didn’t really expect to come out as the winner this season. It’s about God because I don’t believe there is something I did that others didn’t do. It was the grace of God and the people that voted for me. I’m really grateful to all the people that believed in me and voted. I wouldn’t have won without them. Basically, I feel this is God’s grace because at a point in the competition, I was almost evicted, so when you look at everything from beginning to the end, you will realise that it is God’s grace.

If you didn’t envisage winning the competition, what was your plan when you registered to participate at the auditions?

I came up to register when ASUU was on strike, and this was my first time to participate in a music competition. I didn’t really come with too much determination, but anywhere I find myself, I always try to give my best in all I do. So, when I got into the academy, I didn’t have a choice than to give my best for everything.

So ASUU strike actually pushed you to Project Fame?

Yes, but I believe that is how God wants it to be. The strike is a blessing in disguise for me.

Who is Olawale?
I am a normal guy and like I said, I am into sales and repairs of phones and laptops, and I do that in school just to make some money. But I love music so much. I play the piano, drums and I sing in my church choir. I was the music director of my church choir for two years before I left for school. Basically, that’s just me. My life has just been music and business. I just try to add value to myself.

Tell us more about your experience as a phone and laptop repairer?
I started as a lover of gadgets because I know much about gadgets. Like some people will call me love-vendor. I use to love-vendor their phones. It was expensive then to put some media applications like Bible on phones. It was a luxury then, and that was what I was actually doing. I later graduated into selling phones. I started knowing the problems that are peculiar with some phones and how to fix them. I didn’t really go for any special training though. I am not saying that I am very good at repairs, I do it basically based on the experience I have with phones.

How lucrative was the business, and did you sponsor yourself to school with it?

I didn’t sponsor myself to school, my parents did that. But there are some extra money needed in school that you can’t ask your parents; that was the type of money I was making. At times, I feel like taking some responsibilities myself, so I need to get extra cash.
As a millionaire now, how do you intend to cope with your colleagues in school when the ASUU strike is over? Will there be any pressure on you?
I think the only change is that I meet a lot of people and people know me now. I wasn’t this popular, but now I am popular. I think that is just the difference. I am still Olawale. The only thing different is just that I am now popular and I have to be more conscious of my career now because I have to work more on my songs. I have to make sure I don’t disappoint my fans out there. The work has changed.

Project Fame had produced five previous winners before you. What are your plans to rank among the most successful ones?

Basically, I am sure that those that have won it before didn’t achieve that because of what they did, but that is God’s plan for them, and I believe that God’s time is the best; if you come out at the wrong time, then you might just crash. I am putting everything to God and I will just play my part, work hard and make sure I write good songs. But everything depends on God. He knows when He needs me to come out, when people needs to know me. My music will not be a do-or-die affair. I didn’t bring myself to the Project Fame academy, God did, and He is able to sustain me.

You sound very religious…

I won’t say that I’m too religious, but at the same time, I believe so much in God. Looking at my journey from the beginning of the competition to the end, it has been God. I was almost evicted at a point.

You started from the church as a choir coordinator, and now you are a winner of the project fame. Are you going to play gospel or secular music?

I’m not doing gospel music, and my personal composition at the Project Fame finals wasn’t gospel music. I believe that God created love and dance, which is not bad for us. I don’t believe that everything should be gospel; music should be either positive or negative. Even if a secular song has a message of love, it is good, but there are some music that don’t deliver love, and I wouldn’t go into such music.

Before the Project Fame competition, how well did you study the Nigerian music industry?

I am very observant and listen a lot. I don’t really listen to Nigerian music, but at a point, I realised that my culture is important, so I started listening to it. I actually wanted to know what they do that make people scream and shout their names, understand their kind of music and know the type that sells. For a song to sell, it has to have African trade mark on it, either you put Yoruba language or you put pidgin English. WizKid, 2Face, P-Square and others put something of these languages into their music; that is one major thing I have discovered. With that, their music flows in a way that even a roadside mechanic can get your message and enjoy it. That is music that both the rich and poor can listen to.

Are there any Nigerian artistes that you draw inspiration from?

I don’t draw it from one person. I draw experience from different sources, so I will say they all have their own peculiarity. I am a very flexible person, and have decided to throw myself open so I can learn a lot. They are all great, so I will try picking one or two things from each of them and add them to my own and pray better things will come out of it by God’s grace.

Despite having a good music background before coming to the Project Fame, what have you learnt in the academy?

I have learnt to have confidence in myself. I sing in church but have not been in this kind of platform before. Project Fame is my very first experience, the first time I will appear on TV. At a point, I became nervous. The first time I came on stage, it was written all over me that this guy is scared, but the Faculty members worked on me. I really appreciate them. They helped me manage those weaknesses and now, I’m more confident on stage and believe in myself, despite the fact that I have a small stature.

What was the most challenging thing you encountered in the academy?

Like I said, I do business, so am used to it. I don’t have problem with my co-contestants, don’t quarrel, and I don’t get angry easily, so everything was just fun for me.

While the competition lasted, was there any other contestant you had feelings for?

None.

You were never close to any of them?

One thing is that throughout the competition, I made sure I wasn’t too close to one person. Samuel was my birthday mate; Roland’s bed was beside my bed. As for Immaculate, I learnt from her. But I didn’t really have a favourite.

Was there any contestant’s eviction that really hit you?

Everybody. During the first eviction in the show, people were weeping, but I wasn’t crying. At a point, some of them were like ‘come on, are you not human?’ and I told them that this is a competition and it is normal for people to be evicted. Besides, your crying won’t bring the person back. I was determined that even if I was evicted, I won’t cry, but I focussed on my task. Each time anyone gets evicted, I always feel for them, but that is how it is meant to be.

Since you emerged winner, have you spoken to your girlfriend on phone?

I don’t have a girlfriend.

Why?

Nothing, I’m still young.

How old are you?

I’m just 25.

That is not too young to have a girlfriend

I see myself as a young boy. Look at me, do I look like someone that can maintain a girlfriend?

But you’re now a millionaire. Your level has changed?

It’s not about the level, I’m still Olawale and I don’t look like someone that can maintain a girlfriend.

Where do you see Olawale in the next few years?

Majorly, I see myself as a very different person, coming into the music industry with my own originality, and I don’t want to lose it for any reason.

Who is likely to be the first artiste you will work with?

I don’t know. I can’t really predict. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

OJB Helped Me Discover Myself – Yemi Alade, Watch Her Exclusive Interview With GoldMyne TV

There is a new voice in town! There is a face to complement that voice! And there is a name attached to this face. The name is Yemi Alade, new female singer with a sultry voice. In this interview, she spoke extensively about her life and the journey to her music pursuit.

“Iyanya Has The Body; Davido Has The Money, But I’ll Go With Dammy Krane” – Chidinma

In a recent interview with Hiphop World, Chidinma addressed the issue of her rumoured love interests like Phyno & Dammy Krane

If you must, who would you date amongst Iyanya, Wizkid, Dammykrane and Davido?

Iyanya has the body. Davido has the money, Wizkid is the Starboy, DammyKrane is a sweet, cute guy. I’ll probably go with Dammy Krane.

What’s up with you and DammyKrane

Dammy Krane is my friend, he is everybody’s friend, and he’s funny and crazy. Before I shot the Video, I had a lot of options to play my love interest in the Video but I didn’t like any. Then someone said there was this new guy and then they played his song and I liked it.
Sometime later, we were at Cool FM and I spotted him jumping about and being very playful. He was so energetic; I liked him instantly and wanted him as my love interest in the video.
So my manager called him up,he was so nice, he came over, we talked and he told me the day we were going to shoot the Video was his birthday. Then I got scared that he might not make it.
Unfortunately, on the day of the shoot, he got robbed that morning but he still made it tothe shoot and then left after his part. We’ve been friends ever since

Your Lovey-dovey Picture with Phyno went viral…

It did! Less than 20 minutes after we put up the picture on Instagram, it just went crazy and we were not even in Lagos; we were in Abuja. We went for the Hennessy Artistry and we were at the airport before we went to the hotel, so we were just taking picturesthen before we knew it, it was everywhere. It was kind of funny because we were just two people sitting somewhere and making the industry talk.