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Berklee College of Music will take part in Y’ello Star, the latest music reality project by MTN
Nigeria, with Afrinolly as Technical Partner. Members of the Berklee community will serve in various capacities on the project, and the winner of the music reality project will record their
debut single at the Power Station at BerkleeNYC.

“We’re excited to work with MTN and Afrinolly Creative Hub on the Y’ello Star Project,” says
Berklee President Roger H. Brown. “This is a great opportunity for artists from the vibrant Nigerian music scene to get advice and mentorship from Berklee’s knowledgeable professors
while broadening awareness of Berklee in the region through MTN’s large audience. We look
forward to hearing all of the talents and welcoming the winner to the Power Station at
BerkleeNYC.”

MTN Nigeria created Y’ello Star to search, discover, nurture and launch music talents in the
young Nigerian community. Over 10,000 contestants submitted entries for the project, and just
the top twenty contestants will make it to the hub for the competition.

Commenting on the project, the Acting Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, Anthony Obi
emphasized the unique difference between MTN Y’ello Star and other music reality TV shows.
“This project goes beyond discovering talent in the Nigerian entertainment industry. MTN Y’ello
Star is a conduit for capacity building within the creative industry, empowering the contestants
and industry with the relevant practical knowledge to compete on a global scale. We are
thankful for partners such as the Berklee College of Music who share this vision.”

It is time for Nigerian Music to take its rightful place in the global community,” says Chike Maduegbuna, CEO of Afrinolly. “With partners like MTN and Berklee, Afrinolly Creative Hub is
excited to bring our technical expertise into the discovery of emerging music talents, cultivating
and helping them grow. I am excited that Berklee College of Music is here to help us launch
them on to a global stage.”

The live shows will start November and run till December, 2020. Three judges, including popular
Nigerian musicians and six-time Grammy award winner, actor and producer will bring on board their years of experience to bear on the show.

Berklee’s Jason Camelio, assistant vice president for Global Initiatives also remarks, “The global pandemic is creating many challenges for artists to continue their studies, to engage with one another creatively and to move towards their artistic and career goals. Yet, it is presenting us with opportunities to innovate and connect in ways that are expanding our reach. The collaboration between Berklee and Afrinolly through the 2020 MTN Y’ello Star project allows us to build on our commitment to learning, cultural exchange, mentorship and entrepreneurship.”

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Nigeria’s global music star delivers slow, R&B bangers ready for both dancefloors and bedrooms

There is something to cheer about in October as Wizkid blesses us with the release of his new album Made In Lagos (MIL) and it’s exactly how we thought it would be. Starboy announced that he is dropping his much-anticipated album on the 30th at 11:11 pm, West African Time worldwide on his social media. As expected the fans went nuts and couldn’t wait to listen to the rest of the album.

Made in Lagos is one of Wizkid’s most calm albums yet and a memorable comeback from starboy. Leading with smooth bass and authoritative saxophone, Reckless opens MIL and sets the tone for the rest of the album. The single discusses the doubt Wizkid has been met within his career and those who “pray for his downfall”, but he also reflects on the privilege he has and the importance of not taking said blessings for granted.

Wizkid features Burna Boy on ‘Ginger’ which does not disappoint and reminds us why the two are amongst the biggest stars in Nigeria. This collaboration has me hoping we’ll see more of their collaborations in the nearest future.

In the repetitive chorus, Ella Mai demands her love interest “come and get a piece” in Piece of Me, it provides an enjoyable tune likely to be received positively by fans across the world. Blessed, which is my favourite, lays emphasis on how great he is. The relaxed ‘Gyrate’ finds Wizkid at his best: these are slow, R&B bangers ready for both dancefloors and bedrooms. Wizkid’s back-and-forth with H.E.R on ‘Smile’ is made for sunny outdoor slow dances. The plaintive ‘No Stress’ and lithe dance tune ‘True Love’ follow that same pattern, the former an anthem for sleeping around and the latter for being committed to someone long-term.

Interestingly, ‘Grace’ concludes the project with similar lyrical undertones and it appears Wizkid is stressing from beginning to the end that despite obstacles, he will continue to run his race.

There’s a distinct thread throughout the tracks which allow for seamlessness on the project. This sometimes blends so well, the album displays a maturity in Wizkid and his growth can be heard as he mixes easy listening and warm upbeat tempos across his fourth studio album. Wizkid has one of the largest fan bases in Nigeria and beyond; and they constantly support Starboy’s music. Since the release of this album, many have taken to social media to express their thoughts regarding the album and to drop their favourite song from the album.

MIL is a carefully articulated work of art. Wizkid boldly tells everyone that the wait was totally worth it. The tracks are beautifully written and recorded, there was absolutely no rush and you feel that as you seamlessly listen from one song to the other. Every track on the MIL album is trending and rising in the world music charts. If Wizkid’s 14 tracks are currently dominating Nigeria’s Top 100 Music billboard on iTunes, I am one of those responsible – refreshing more than a dozen times, just like every other fan out there before finally downloading the album. Wizkid features: Burna Boy, Skepta, Damian Marley, H.E.R, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Ella Mai, Tems, and Terri. With major production from P2J.

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2020 has been a historic year in many ways. Only a few days after Nigeria celebrated its 60th independence anniversary from colonial rule, a spate of protests erupted across the country, which has crossed international borders, as Nigerians home and abroad call for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the police force and an end to police brutality.

The #EndSARS protest is the largest revolution the country has seen, but it is also just an unpleasant addition to an already odd year. Below are ten things that happened before the #EndSARS protest, and 2020 at a glimpse.

Keke/Okada Ban – the Lagos state government in February, announced the ban of commercial operation of okada and keke along several major roads in Lagos. His announcement left several thousand cyclists jobless, and the majority of the Lagos state population stranded. Okadas and kekes being the major and cheapest means of transportation within the state. 

Coronavirus – the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by surprise and by February 27, Nigeria recorded its first Coronavirus case. There have been over 60,000 confirmed cases of the virus in Nigeria and over one thousand deaths recorded.  

Abule Ado Explosions – on an early Sunday morning in March, residents of Abule Ado, in Festac, woke up to noise from an explosion as a tanker crashed into a building housing gas cylinders. The explosion took the lives of over 20 people and destroyed over 130 buildings.

Lockdown – as the spread of the Coronavirus reached pandemic status, countries began locking down their borders and cities to curb the spread even as scientists worked round the clock to understand the virus and create a vaccine. On Tuesday, March 31st, President Buhari announced a 14 day lockdown of Lagos and Ogun states and the Federal Capital Territory. 

Don’t Rush Challenge – out of the despair that 2020 has brought, the Don’t Rush challenge was a positive time in the lockdown. It was a moment of genuine relaxation and joy, as social media users put their spin on the fun viral challenge. 

Black Lives Matter – in May, the video of George Floyd, pressed on the floor, calling out for his mother, while a police officer kneeled on his neck till he died went viral on social media. The video signalled the Black Lives Matter protests that spread through cities in the United States of America calling for an end to systemic racism and police brutality against Black people in America. 

Justice For Uwa – in June, a rash of rape and gender-based violence hit the news. The repeated cases finally hit breaking point with the Nigerian masses especially women and soon the #JusticeForUwa hashtag spread across social media calling for these rape cases to be addressed. 

Hush Puppi’s Arrest – in June, news of the arrest of Hush Puppi and his associates by the Dubai police force on charges of fraud hit the airwaves. The arrest made for sensational news as Hush Puppi is a high profile personality in Nigeria, popular for constantly flaunting his lavish lifestyle on social media. 

Big Brother Naija Lockdown– in August, what would be the biggest season of Big Brother Naija yet began airing. The lockdown led to the largest audience tune in the reality show had ever recorded. While it aired, Nigerian youths, particularly on social media, banded, collaborated and showed support for their favourite housemates. 

EndSARS– On Saturday 3 October 2020, a video showing a SARS official shooting a young man at Ughelli, Delta State went viral on social media. The video sparked outrage against the common practice of police brutality in Nigeria, and only a week after, the #EndSARS protest began.

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Before Instagram made celebrities out of every one with a curated Instagram feed and the slightest fashion sense, there were a group of women who ruled the fashion scene in Lagos with so much flair and flamboyance that it didn’t matter whether you’re in Benue, or like this writer, you’re tucked in in a tiny town in Abia State that is seemingly removed from the rest of the world, you just knew about them. These were the real “OGs before IG”. They didn’t need social media for us to keep up with their extravagant and incredibly stylish lifestyles.

Nkiru Anumudu

For anyone who only recently started keeping tabs on the Nigerian fashion scene, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name, “Anumudu” is Ozinna, or Zina as most people call her. The fashion girl and owner of The Style Concierge is a sort of household name when it comes to fashion. But the real Anumudu fashion girl is her mother, Nkiru. There wasn’t a fashion or events magazine in the country in the 90’s and early 2000’s that didn’t have Nkiru Anumudu’s photo in its pages regularly. It wasn’t a high society event, if the billionaire wife and her Over-The-Top style weren’t in attendance. Always decked out head to toe in straight-out-of-the-runway designer pieces. As far as fashion goes in Nigeria, Nkiru popularised the logomania trend. Mrs Anumudu spent (and still does) lavishly on her wardrobe and she wants you to know it. 

Helen Prest Ajayi

Helen was crowned Miss Nigeria in 1979 when the pageant which was the only one at the time was still fiercely competitive. Decades after she won the highly coveted title and represented Nigeria in the Miss World competition, the lawyer and beauty queen remained as relevant on the social scenes as ever. From magazine covers to high profile events, her understated yet very elegant style was the envy of many. Where Nkiru’s style was very maximalist, Helen’s was the exact opposite. She exuded wealth without ever appearing like she was trying too hard. It all came so natural to her.

Nike Oshinowo

There has perhaps never been a more covered beauty queen in Nigeria than Nike Oshinowo. Most beauty queens barely make the news for the duration of their tenure. The more lucky ones manage to sustain their newsworthiness for one or two years after their reign, but not Nike. From the moment she was crowned the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria in 1990 to the mid 2000’s, the now 54-year-old was always in the news for one reason or the other, but for most especially her style which for a large part remains unrivaled. Nike was the It Girl. She was the girl every other girl wanted to look like and every man wanted to have on their arms. 

Modupe Ozolua:

Cosmetic surgery might be slowly finding a home among the celebrities and regular women in Nigeria, and we have Modupe to thank for it. Years ago, when it was still considered a taboo for one to alter their body unnaturally, Modupe openly owned up to getting work done and even went on to set up her own body enhancement clinic. This light-skinned beauty was a permanent fixture in the social circles in the early 2000’s for very obvious reasons.

Grace Egbagbe

Grace is the quintessential society woman. In her days as Executive Director of Marketing at NTA, the Edo-born lawyer was arguably more photographed than the presenters whose faces graced people’s TV screens on a daily basis. With friends in high places, a killer dress sense, and money of her own, Grace was a regular on red carpets at the classiest events.

Abba Folawiyo

 A couple of high profile relationships and a clothing brand patronised by First ladies and their other affluent friends ensured that this Ghanaian-born beauty, fondly called Sisi Abba’ was always in the news. The veteran fashion designer and style icon’s glamorous take on modest fashion stood her out among her peers. If there was anything people discussed more than Sisi Abba’s style, it was her love life – a love affair with the son of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Segun Awolowo which produced her only child; a short-lived marriage to Lagun Adesanya and then another marriage to billionaire businessman Alhaji Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo. This woman has lived a full life!

Remi Osholake

Before she died in 2012, designer Oluremi Osholake of Remi Lagos was one of the biggest fashion designers out of Nigeria, showcasing in major fashion capitals of the world. Her label boasted of a long clientele list made up of the classiest and wealthiest women from across Nigeria and beyond. Never one to miss a party, Remi’s signature all-black look was one to always look out for at events and in the pages of lifestyle magazines. 

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As the END SARS protests kicked off in Lagos and spread all over Nigeria and the rest of the world, a few things stood out for me. 

Here are five things I learnt as a young Nigerian working in media, living in Lagos, who actively participated in protesting, and providing media support.

1. Nigerians love and care for each other.

I have never seen such outpouring of love for one another. People took it upon themselves to help during the protests in various ways, from feeding each other to using their skills to educate others. Even the diaspora showed immense support through donations to those at home. It shows that before we are of a religion or a tribe, we are all human and Nigerians first.

2. The phone is mightier than the pen

If there is anything the ‘pressing phone’ generation has shown, it’s that their phones are indeed powerful. Through social media, we were able to document the END SARS movement and draw the attention of the world to Nigeria. The #ENDSARS hashtag related tweets accumulated over 29m posts on Twitter in the month of October and it remains the driving tool to demand accountability from the Nigerian government.

3. Young people are resilient and determined

The protests tested the strength and capacity of everyone. People were coming out every day for 13 days in Lagos and other states in Nigeria. I personally stood at a protest for over three hours and all I could think of was, “Those who have spent days and nights here must be superhuman”. They made it work despite work, family engagements and so on.

Even with the physical protests in Nigeria on hold, Nigerians are still going strong online to make sure that justice is served. And those in saner countries are still taking to the streets. Just look at that!

4. Nigerians are everywhere

Believe me when I say there are Nigerians EVERYWHERE. Pictures and footage of END SARS protest taking place in India, UK, the US to Germany. And all of them came out in their numbers to show solidarity, calling for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Nigeria.

5. Young people are not criminals, just victims.

Lastly and most importantly, the average Nigerian is not a criminal. We are creatives, thinkers, doers and achievers. For too long we have been victims of a terrible system that has been created by those in governance who have allowed their greed to empty this nation of what could have benefitted the millions of people living within its borders. We are young, hardworking, driven, and ambitious. We’ve done a lot to make the country a better place. And we can still do more if our only government would stop killing us.

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It’s no secret how much women adore Richard Mofe Damijo, even your favourite stars call him zaddy. If you don’t know why or you need a refresher course, let’s get you started on why ladies, both young and old, love RMD.

The Young RMD

The veteran actor was born in Aldja, Udu LGA, Delta State on July 6, 1961. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Benin, acquired another degree in Law from the University of Lagos in 2004 and was called to bar in 2005. He attended Midwest College, Warri and started his acting career by performing in his high school’s drama club. He featured in a late 80s television soap opera called Ripples after he graduated from University of Benin in 1983. Before then, he had a stint with Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine as a reporter.

Nollywood’s Heartthrob

Appearing in the 90s TV series Checkmate as Segun Kadiri where the riveting chemistry with Ann Haatrope, who happened to be his rival, RMD cemented his status as one-half of one of Nigeria’s hottest TV couples. He acted more playboy roles in movies like Violated with Ego Boyo, Keeping Faith: Is That Love? with Genevieve Nnaji and many more, that made him a favourite of many women.

Great Fashion Game

Richard Mofe Damijo has been called the ‘Denzel Washington of Nigeria’. He always looks good and has a fashion sense that set standards for younger men. In 2018, he made his runway debut at Arise Fashion Week closing for TARYOR GABRIEL, and all we can say is there was nothing amateur about his walk. He works hard to stay abreast of fashion trends and his Instagram page is filled with stylish pictures of him. When he made the decision to lose weight in 2017 because he felt he was overweight, a lot of his fans were initially worried about him. But RMD assured people that he was at his physical best and he had never felt better.

Sense of Humour

From interacting with fellow actors to his fans on social media, he is the epitome of elegant hilarity. Richard Mofe Damijo also hops on trends like ‘ social media challenge’ and being a Marlian. For the ‘social media challenge’ where you have to post a picture mix to represent you on every social media platform, he jokingly includes a picture for Tinder, which is a dating app, even though he’s married.

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Family Man

Ladies still love him because he shows how good love can be. Born into a family of 18, he had acknowledged love, support, understanding, and honesty as the main conditions for happy family life. After the death of his first wife, Nigerian journalist/publisher May Ellen-Ezekiel in 1996, RMD married TV personality Jumobi Adegbesan in 2000. He celebrated his 19th wedding anniversary to his wife on December 29 2019, posting pictures of them with sweet messages appreciate her for being the reason he smiles. He has five children and enjoys showing off his family and his wife every chance he gets.

Jack of All Trades

Who doesn’t love a man who can multitask efficiently? From working briefly as a reporter to being a practising lawyer, Richard Mofe Damijo has done it all. In his 30s, he published and sold Nigeria’s first all-gloss magazine for men titled Mister. He founded RMD Productions (an entertainment company), White Water LTD (a PR consultancy firm) and RMD Foundation (a mentorship foundation). RMD has also had a political career, joining the Delta State government as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism for seven years, which he had to take a break from acting for.

Prolific Actor

RMD has made over 100 appearances in movies. He wrote and produced his first film, Out of Bounds with Bimbo Akintola. Consistent stellar performances have earned him awards like Overall Best Actor in a Leading Role at Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2018 and Best Actor in a Leading Role at Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005. He transitioned into more fatherly roles like his comeback for The Wedding Party where he plays Chief Felix Onwuka, the father of the groom and in Mr X Family Show.

He is set to feature in Netflix’s First Original Nigerian series and also Namaste Wahala, the first movie collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood.

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MTV International is honouring Nigerian social activist, Kiki Mordi, and four other fearless women with the “2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award” for their powerful work on the frontlines of the fight for racial and social justice across the world. The “MTV EMA Generation Change Award” elevates and empowers original young activists who are transforming the globe and will be presented by Leigh-Anne Pinnock of popular girl group Little Mix during the 2020 MTV EMA “pre-game” show on November 8th.

Speaking on the recognition, Kiki Mordi said “I’m so proud and inspired by the way young people are showing up in Nigeria to defend their lives and right to exist in the fight to end SARS. This EMA award, to me, presents a glimmer of hope that the work that we do in our small spaces will make big changes all over the world. If you can make your voice count when you have the attention of one person, you can hold the world spellbound.”

Commenting on the award, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa said, “This year has been an extremely challenging one for many and in the face of these challenges I am inspired to see that youth activism is alive and driving meaningful change. This year we celebrate five incredible women from all over the world for their phenomenal work towards advancing racial and social justice. I am especially proud of our Nigerian honouree Kiki Mordi, whose work at the forefront of the #EndSARS movement has highlighted the injustices of police brutality. We look forward to celebrating more changemakers at the MTV EMAs.”

In addition to amplifying the voices of five female activists, MTV commissioned artist Azarra Amoy to transform each of the Generation Change winners’ MTV EMA trophies into one-of-a-kind pieces of art to further uplift the awardees. Azarra is a Black British female artist who recently co-created a prominent and powerful Black Lives Matter mural on Freston Road in West London and advocates for female empowerment, racial representation and Black lives. As an artist, designer and creative strategist, Azarra’s striking visual narratives draw references from culture and community to convey hope and power.

The “2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award” winners include:

Kiki Mordi – Nigeria – Kiki is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and advocate for gender equality, who is currently a prominent voice in the protests to end police brutality and stop Special Anti-Robbery Squads (SARS) in Nigeria. In addition to being at the forefront of the #EndSARS movement, Kiki is a feminist and social activist known for fighting for women’s and children rights in her BBC documentary Sex For Grades.

Temi Mwale – UK – Temi is a racial justice campaigner and Founder of The 4Front Project, a member-led youth organization empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. Her work focuses on fighting against institutional racism and systemic violence by supporting those most harmed by violence and the criminal justice system.

Luiza Brasil – Brazil – Luiza is a racial activist, award-winning journalist and founder of Mequetrefismos, a platform that advocates for racial representation and elevates Black people’s work in the creative industry, including fashion, music, and art.

Catherhea Potjanaporn – Malaysia – Catherhea is a portrait photographer who captures diverse faces and bodies, to draw attention to underrepresented communities in Malaysia and challenge conventional beauty standards. A fierce feminist, much of her work focuses on elevating women of color and their stories.

 Raquel Willis – US – Raquel is a Black transgender activist, writer, media strategist, and Director of Communications for The Ms. Foundation.  She is the founder of Black Trans Circles, a project of the Transgender Law Center (TLC), which focuses on developing the leadership of Black trans women in the South and Midwest by creating healing spaces to work through oppression-based trauma and organizes community efforts to address anti-trans murder and violence. She was also a leading figure in recent New York City-based Black Trans Lives Matter protests and rallies.

ViacomCBS and MTV International will make a monetary donation to each honoree’s organization and amplify their powerful stories and transformative work on-air and on the brand’s social and digital platforms in nearly 180 countries.

Built to be fluid and tailored by market, MTV International’s global “Generation Change” campaign elevates and empowers young people driving positive change in the world. While spotlighting important issues, globally and locally, “Generation Change” focuses on youth activism. To date, the campaign has launched short-form series “MTV Generation Change: Black Lives Matter” and “Need to Know: 3 Things in Isolation,” and covered topics such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, refugee rights, racial injustice, mental health, disabilities, economic inequality and child marriage.

According to ViacomCBS Global Insights, the events of 2020 have compelled today’s youth to be increasingly reflective and inspired to change the world. More than 50 percent of young people globally say they are more actively involved in social movements and are campaigning for change, with nearly 30 percent who say they feel more compelled to push for change now compared to a year ago.*

In addition to presenting the “2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award,” Leigh-Anne Pinnock is joining her superstar girl-squad Little Mix to host this year’s “MTV EMA” show.

African viewers can catch the live broadcast on MTV (DStv Channel 130) & MTV Base (DStv channel 322) at 20:00 WAT/21:00CAT (Pre-show TBC) & 21:00 WAT/22:00CAT (Main-show) respectively. To stay in tune with all things EMA, follow @MTVEMA for the show on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook and follow the social conversation using #MTVEMA.

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Many didn’t know that Afrojuju maestro Sir Shina Peters squatted with a prostitute in a motel room in Oshodi, Lagos before his rise to stardom as one of Nigeria’s entertainment legends.

His hit albums Ace in 1989 and Shinamania in 1990 easily won the hearts of many, but it wasn’t an easy ride for SSP. This informed his reason for saying “I don’t know who can survive what I have been through in life” in a 2018 interview in celebration of his 60th birthday.

He revealed in 2018 that as a young boy he left his parents’ ‘face-me-I-face-you’ one-room apartment on 6, McCarthy Lane, located in the ever-busy Oshodi market in Lagos, he had nowhere to go and had to squat with a prostitute in a motel.

His reason for leaving home was his parents’ refusal to allow him to dump school to become a musician. For them, only a wayward child would abandon school for music. He later proved them wrong.

He said:

“I woke up at 2 a.m one day and I told them (my parents) I was not going to school; that all I wanted to do was play music. But because of my decision not to go to school, my parents woke up everybody in the house that night including the landlord. The landlord then said, ‘If you are not going to school, that means you have been cursed from outside and we wouldn’t want you to influence the other children’.

He added:

“When I left home, I went to Temiogbe Motel, Oshodi. I can remember, a prostitute then called me and I was living with her. She would lay her wrapper on the floor for me to sleep on. For weeks, I was with her. So, it happened that the woman kept her money under the pillow but she forgot it was under the pillow and she now said I took the money.”

Peters would later become a house boy to legendary singer turned pastor, Chief Ebenezer Obey.

“I also served as a house boy to Ebenezer Obey. Things changed for the better for me when I met Ebenezer Obey. I used to go to his place to clean his clothes and shoes. Whenever he was not at home, I would play his guitar,”

he said.

He thereafter joined the band of another singer General Prince Adekunle where he became more active, from there he formed a partnership with Segun Adewale (another singer who left his parents’ home in Osogbo, Osun State for Lagos because his parents didn’t want him to become a musician). The duo formed Shina Adewale and the Superstars International. They eventually went solo in 1980 to set up their separate bands. Following their separation, Peters created a brand of music he called Afro juju.

Like the words of Tai Solarin in his January 1, 1964 article, the road was very rough for SSP, but through steadfastness and dedication to his dream, Peters became a global brand and ruled Nigeria’s entertainment world for close to two decades through his new brand of music he dubbed Afrojuju, a fusion of Juju and Afrobeat.

His Afrojuju brand is premised on fast percussion beat with the use of electric keyboard, saxophone and guitar. Afrojuju has taken him to several countries across the world and won him multiple awards.

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The Music and Entertainment Gospel Awards (MEGAWARDS), will resume its activities on November 7, 2020, while the Awards night (online) will now hold on Sunday, November 29.

The Awards organisation suspended its undertakings on October 23 in solidarity with Nigerian youths protesting police brutality, particularly after the unfortunate incident of October 20 at the Lekki Toll Plaza, Lagos.

Moving forward, the MEGAwards organisers announce that public voting for pre-nominees will resume at noon on Saturday, November 7, across MEGAwards’ usual designated online platforms. Consequently, Public Voting will close on November 15.

The voting process remains the same on both MEGA platforms, namely website (www.megawards.org/mega2020) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/mega.voter2020)

MEGA’s organisers equally enjoin the public to take this chance to vote massively for their choice pre-nominees within the eight-day window available.

More information is available on the MEGA website and Facebook page.

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These rappers made hits in the music industry and were loved by all. Despite their early deaths, we can’t forget their impact as their music still live in our hearts.

Mac Miller

One of the world’s favorite rapper and songwriter. He was found unresponsive in his studio city home by his personal assistant. Miller struggled with substance abuse and he died from an accidental drug overdose. He died on 7, September 2018 at age 26.

Nipsey Hussle

Born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, he was professionally known as Nipsey Hussle. He was an activist, entrepreneur and one of the biggest American rappers in his time. On March 31, 2019, Hussle was shot in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles. He was 33 years old.

Tupac 

Tupac Shakur was a highly successful American hip hop artist. The 25 years old rapper was fatally shot on September 7, 1996. The drive-by shooting occurred when the car carrying Tupac stopped at a traffic light in Las Vegas. He died from his wounds six days later.

Biggie

Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie Smalls, or Biggie. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. He was also shot in a drive-by shooting on his way back from a party. He died on 9, March 1997 at 24 years old.

Da Grin

Olaitan Olaonipekun, known for his masterful Yoruba rap rhythms in Nigeria. He died on April 22, 2010, six days after he was involved in a ghastly accident in Lagos. He was 25 years old.

Juice WRLD

Jarad Higgins died on 8, December 2019 at the age of 21 after having a seizure. He died as a result of oxycodone and codeine toxicity.

Lil Peep 

Gustav Elijah Åhr, also known as Lil Peep. He was found dead by his manager on his tour bus. His death was caused by an overdose from cannabis and pills. He was seen popping and ingesting these substances on his Instagram shortly before his death. The 21-year-old died on 15, November 2017 after posting a picture with the caption, “When I die, you’ll love me.”

Pop Smoke 

An upcoming rapper was shot and killed on Wednesday 19, February 2020. His death appears to be a home invasion robbery. Pop Smoke who posted the address of the home earlier in the day while showing off gift bags he had received earlier in the day.  Later that day the rapper was found dead in his home.

XXX Tentacion 

Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known XXXTentacion was the favorite to many youngins. He was shot and killed in a robbery outside RIVA Motorsports, an upscale seller of motorcycles and watercraft in Deerfield Beach, Florida on 18, June 2018. He was 20 years old.

Speaker Knockerz 

Young South Carolina rapper who was on the rise in the music world before he was reported missing for two days and found dead in his garage. The cause of his death was reported to be a heart attack. His death was caused by an overdose of codeine syrup, resulting in a heart attack. He was a brilliant songwriter and he died on 4th, March 2014 at 19 years old.

Lil Snupe

Emerging rapper and a recent signee to Meek Mill’s Dream Chasers label. The police report said the 18-year-old was found dead in an apartment in Los Angeles on 20, June 2013. The death happened after a video game argument with his friend.

L’A Capone

Anderson, an up-coming rapper was shot and killed while leaving a South Side recording studio, Chicago on September 26, 2013. He was 17 years old.

The world will continue to remember these rappers for their contribution to Hip-Hop music.

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After his secondary school education, Tunde Kelani was just a photographers apprentice, learning the ropes in the hopes of one day becoming a great photographer himself. But that was not the course his life would take. He would eventually create some of the greatest films Nigeria has ever seen and totally change the way films are made in Nigeria. So how did he go from that photographer’s apprentice to a Nollywood icon whose films are revered decades later? 

Though he was born in Lagos on February 26, 1948, Tunde Kelani didn’t grow up in Lagos. At the age of 5, he was sent to live with his grandparents in the ancient city of Abeokuta. His grandfather was the ‘Balogun of Ijaiye Kukudi’, which meant Tunde had access to the different sides of Yoruba culture and worldview. This would later reflect in his most celebrated works. He attended the Oke-Ona Primary School, Ikija, Abeokuta, then the Abeokuta Grammar school for his secondary education.

After training as a photographer, Tunde Kelani went on to train as a cameraman at the first TV station in Nigeria, Western Nigeria Television. The quest for knowledge of moviemaking didn’t end there as he also completed a diploma in the Art and Technique of Filmmaking at the London Film School. While in London, Tunde worked for the BBC and Reuters, covering the Ethiopian drought and travelling to Zimbabwe thrice to cover the nation’s independence. 

Tunde Kelani returned to Nigeria after locking down his London Film School diploma and co-produced his first movie, ‘The Dilemma of Reverend Father Michael’ with Adebayo Faleti, also a Nollywood icon and the first ever Yoruba news anchor in Nigeria. The screenplay for the film was done by Lola Fani-Kayode, the TV producer known for creating the classic TV series, Mirror in the Sun. 

What followed was a series of cinematography gigs on some 16mm feature films including: Anikura; Ogun Ajaye; Iya Ni Wura; Taxi Driver; Iwa and Fopomoyo. By 1990, Tunde Kelani was the assistant director and also acted in the first American movie to be shot in Nigeria titled ‘Mister Johnson’ – an adaptation of the 1939 novel by Joyce Cary.  Pierce Brosnan and Maynard Eziashi starred in the film. At this point, his reputation was growing fast but his best work was yet to come.

In 1992 he founded the iconic Mainframe Film and Television Productions company to promote the Nigerian culture and beliefs through high-quality movies. He wanted to produce his own films instead of just providing technical support for others. Tunde also had a soft spot for both English and Yoruba literature and his adaptations of books and plays for film are the core of Kelani’s filmmaking practice. Through Mainframe, he has produced movies such as Ti Oluwa Nile, Ayo Ni Mo Fe, Koseegbe, Oleku, Thunderbolt (Magun), Saworoide, Agogo Eewo, The Campus Queen, Abeni, Narrow Path, Arugba and Maami. A couple of these films are classic Nigerian films as well as fantastic film adaptations of various books. 

These movies would go on to define the highest standards of quality for Nigerian films. At the time, filmmakers weren’t making well-scripted, high quality movies and film production was very rudimentary. Tunde Kelani (and others like Tade Ogidan) insisted on making films with better direction and better stories, going on to influence works like Irapada (2006), The Amazing Grace (2006) and The Figurine (2009) by producer and director Kunle Afolayan. The latter is the break out movie that started the current, cinema-debuting Nollywood era. 

These days, Tunde Kelani doubles as a fellow at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In 2019, he was elected by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (aka The Oscars) to vote in the Directors Category at future awards. He has won multiple awards and mentored several producers and directors in the Nigeria film industry. He is married with three children.

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With auditions still underway for the MTN Y’ello Star premiere season which is expected to kick off soon, the question on the lips of many has been who the judges on the project will be. With more people showing curiosity, entertainment pundits have posited that some of the artists who have worked with the telecommunications giant in the past are likely to be selected for the role on the Y’ello Star project. If this proves to be true, here are our top nominees.

Banky W
Banky W was an MTN ambassador from 2014 to 2016 and has successfully transitioned from an artist to a record label executive, mastering the art of making good music and the business of music. With a remarkable eye for discovering fresh talent, Banky W has discovered stars like Wizkid, Niyola, Skales amongst others.

Praiz
Kogi State native and RnB musician, Praiz rose to fame following his participation in MTN Project Fame. Being a product of a talent hunt project, he may be best suited to understand the contestants’ state of mind. Known for his charm and wit, it will be interesting to see if the ‘Rich and Famous’ singer will be able to tell some hard truths.

Simi
Beyond having an amazing voice and a sizable collection of tunes, Simi has some experience with music production and judging from her personality, she will be the type of judge to be deeply invested in the growth of the contestants. One more plus to Simi is that no one will throw better ‘shades’ at the contestants — and they will almost always be deserved.

Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage is a powerhouse with the type of experience one would expect from a judge. Having Tiwa share her wealth of knowledge in conquering not just the African music scene but also breaking into the international scene having signed a management deal with Roc Nation, will be a dream come true for the lucky contestants who make it into the Y’ello Star hub.

These potential judges have the qualities needed to keep the audience glued to the project and would have great insights to share with the contestants. Presently, MTN Nigeria is yet to confirm the selection of judges, maintaining that the judges will be revealed in due time.

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Henley Business School will take part in Y’ello Star, the latest music reality project by MTN Nigeria, with Afrinolly as Technical Partner. Members of the Henley Business community will provide entrepreneurial training and coaching to contestants on the debut season of MTN Y’ello Star, a capacity-building initiative by MTN Nigeria to discover, nurture, and launch music talents in young Nigerians.

“Henley is proud to be an international Business School, with 80,000 alumni from over 150 countries. We have a special relationship with Africa – over 6,000 alumni are from Africa, and we are proud to have 5 Alumni Chapters in Africa.” Says Professor John Board, Dean of Henley Business School, “Not only is Henley one of the top business schools graduating nearly 1,000 students per year, we have run programmes in 15 other countries in the continent. The partnership with Afrinolly Creative Hub in Nigeria is a very important step to our ambition to build the people, who build the businesses, that build Africa.”

Over 10,000 contestants submitted entries for the show. However, only 16 contestants who have made it through a series of auditions will make it into the MTN Y’ello Star hub where their skills and talents will be sharpened with the business acumen and skills needed to sustain a successful career on a global stage. Henley Business School, Afrinolly Creative Hub and the Stephen Budd Music Management, through the ‘Nigeria Creative Industry Catalyst’ project will provide a creative talent incubator which includes a series of entrepreneurship masterclasses and six months of extensive coaching to contestants on MTN Y’ello Star.

Speaking on the project, Richard Iweanoge, General Manager, Brand and Communications, MTN Nigeria said: “The Y’ello Star project is unique. It is different from what the audience is used to from previous music talent programmes. It is a project initiated by MTN to empower the youths and launch their talents to the world. The show is designed to groom musical talents by providing a lifetime opportunity to turn their dreams and aspirations into reality. The partnership with Henley Business School, UK, will ensure adequate music training, creative entrepreneurship and incubation of all the contestants.”

“It is time for Nigerian Music to take its rightful place in the global community,” says Chike Maduegbuna, CEO of Afrinolly. “With partners like Henley Business school, Afrinolly Creative Hub is excited to bring our technical expertise into the discovery of emerging music talents, cultivating and helping them grow. I am excited that Henley Business School is here to help us launch them on to a global stage.”

The live shows will start early November and run through December 2020. Three judges, popular Nigerian musicians and six-time Grammy award winner, actor and producer will bring on board their years of experience to bear on the show.

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Fans of the WWE can gear up for another thrilling week of action on SuperSport, with live airings of the NXT, SmackDown and Raw shows running from Thursday 5 to Tuesday 10 November 2020.

The action begins on the morning of Thursday 5 November with WWE NXT Episode 589. Johnny Gargano has become the first-ever two-time North American champion, and is relishing his role as a belt-holder.

“My destiny has been fulfilled,” said Gargano. “I yelled it from the treetops. I am the first two time North American champion.”

However, his victory at Halloween Havoc was somewhat soured after his wife, Candice LeRae, was unable to take the NXT Women’s title from Io Shirai. Yet the pair will inevitably continue their comedy capers when NXT continues this week.

Saturday 7 November brings Episode 1107 of WWE SmackDown. After months of pursuit, Sasha Banks finally overcame her former best friend turned heated rival Bayley and captured her first SmackDown Women’s Championship in a gruelling Hell in a Cell Match to end Bayley’s year-long reign.

But just when “The Boss of the Cell” turned her attention to her upcoming Champion vs. Champion Match against Raw Women’s Champion Asuka at Survivor Series, Bayley interrupted and challenged Banks to a SmackDown Women’s Championship Rematch on this week’s SmackDown. It was a challenge Banks wasted little time accepting.

Tuesday 10 November will feature Episode 1433 of WWE Raw. With former WWE champion Drew McIntrye having brought ‘The Fiend’ into the title picture alongside belt holder Randy Orton, the tension will begin to ratchet up ahead of the next Pay-Per-View special, Survivor Series, later this month.

That event will also feature a showdown between two other title holders, WWE United States champion Bobby Lashley and WWE Intercontinental champion Sami Zayn. MVP, the head of ‘The Hurt Business’ has promised that Lashley will claim victory at that match.

“There’s no betting line on ‘win’ or ‘loss’ for this match,” explained MVP. “It’s only a case of how long… 30 seconds, 40 seconds, a minute. One minute is the over-under. You can bet on the over, you can bet on the under…. I strongly suggest the under.”

No rival can compete with SuperSport’s  coverage. Our viewers on DStv have found their #HomeOfSport.

Don’t miss out on all the WWE content on DStv. Visit www.dstvafrica.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. And while you’re on the move, you can stream the action on DStv.

WWE weekly programmes broadcast details, 5-10 November 2020

Thursday 5 November

01:00am: WWE NXT Episode 589 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2, SuperSport Variety 3 and WWE Channel 128

Saturday 7 November

01:00am: WWE SmackDown Episode 1107 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2, SuperSport Variety 3 and WWE Channel 128

Tuesday 10 November

01:00am: WWE Raw Episode 1433 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2, SuperSport Variety 3, and WWE Channel 128

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Foremost comedy and drama series, The Johnsons, will air its 1500th episode on Wednesday, 04 November 2020 at 7:00 PM on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151).

Launched in May 2012, The Johnsons focuses on an average Nigerian family in Lagos, the challenges they face and how they cope with what life has to offer them. Over time, the series has become very popular with the audience because of its captivating and intriguing plots and storylines.

The comedy series has also served as a launchpad for young and talented actors including Samuel Ajibola, Uche Nnadi, Seun Osigbesan and many others. Produced by Nigerian born Canadian based filmmaker, Rogers Ofime, The Johnsons also features many established

Nollywood actors such as Chinedu Ikedieze, Adah Ameh, Kunle Bamtefa, Charles Inojie and many more.

Speaking on the milestone, Channel Director, Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said: “Africa Magic is very committed to telling the African story, and We are indeed happy to hit the 1500th episode mark of this stellar series.  The Johnsons owes its longevity to its amazing cast, intriguing storyline, and creative direction. We remain committed to growing and promoting local content even as we continue to expand the frontier of African film and television production”.

The Johnsons is considered as one of the most successful comedy-drama on Nigerian television in recent times and won The City People Movie Award for Best TV Series of the Year (English), in 2017.

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Liposuction and fat transfer are quickly becoming two of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in Nigeria. People are constantly trying to alter their bodies to look ‘perfect’.

Celebrities like Toke Makinwa and Tonto Dikeh have been very open about their surgeries. Tonto in an interview told BBC Pidgin, “ Maybe I’ll be going for my third one. I want to do my breasts and touch up my belly as well.”

While the new look from these procedures is usually beautiful, there are a few things to consider before deciding to take the plunge. We have come up with the ultimate guide to deciding whether or not you want a Lipo Fat Transfer surgery.

Liposuction
It’s a surgical procedure used to reduce body fat in certain areas of the body. It breaks up the fat in parts of the body and sucks it up. It can also be called lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, lipectomy, and body contouring. It involves making incisions in the skin and then using a tube to remove fat from the body. The incisions are then closed up with stitches. 

Dr Aranmolate popularly known as Dr Laser says that although women are the major users of cosmetic surgery, men tend to prefer liposuction as their choice of cosmetic surgery. He says, “For a lot of men, they do more liposuction – abdominal liposuction because some of them have a lot of fat in their abdomen. When they have big breasts, they also come to take out the breast tissues so it can look flat.”

Benefits of Liposuction

1. It can be used to change and enhance body shape.

2. It gives subtle changes to the body instead of drastic change.

3. The recovery time is relatively shorter.

4. It can be used to fix certain medical conditions like Lymphedema, Lipomas, Gynecomastia and Lipodystrophy syndrome.

Side Effects of Liposuction

1. There may be contour irregularities where the skin appears bumpy due to uneven fat removal or poor skin elasticity that may be permanent.

2. It is possible to feel numbness in the affected area or experience nerve irritation.

3. You can get skin irritations or puncture an internal organ with the needle used for the surgery.

4. Fat can get into the blood vessels and block circulation to the lungs and brain which is life-threatening.

5. Changes in body fluid during the procedure can cause fluid to accumulate in the lungs or cause kidney or heart problems.

Fat Transfer

It is a cosmetic surgery done to move fat from one part of the body to another. They are also called fat grafting or lipo modelling. The purpose is to remove fat from a part of the body with excess part to another part of the body so as to smoothen or increase it. Fat transfers can be done to the face, breasts and butts. When they are done to the butt, it is called a ‘Brazillian butt lift’. This is the most popular one amongst ladies in Nigeria.

Benefits of Fat Transfer

1. It helps to improve the general body shape.

2. It can boost confidence and improve self-esteem.

3. It helps to fix shapelessness and sagging caused by ageing.

4. Fat transfers like the Brazillian Butt give more natural results and have lower risks of infections.

Side Effects of Fat Transfer

1. You may need more than one procedure as the body reabsorbs some of the fat after it has been transferred to the new part.

2. There may be collections of blood under the skin that would need additional surgery to fix.

3. You may experience the death of some of the fat tissues transferred and this would cause firmness within the skin, hard lumps and pain.

4. A more deadly side effect is a ‘fat embolism’ where some of the transferred fat gets in the bloodstream and causes life-threatening illnesses like stroke, meningitis, blindness and even death.

How Much Would It Cost? 

Liposuction in Nigeria alone costs 800,000 Naira to 1.5 million Naira. On the other hand, fat transfer costs between 2 million Naira and 8 million Naira. However, prices vary based on size and areas of liposuction and fat transfer.

Dr Laser of Grandville Medical and Laser said they sometimes reduce the prices of procedures. He said, “At intervals, what we tend to do is that we try to reduce the price of some of the procedures we do. Just to encourage many people because it’s still part of the many ways to tell people that these things are actually possible in Nigeria.”

 
Where Can You Get It Done

There are different centres and hospitals where liposuction, fat transfer and other forms of plastic surgery can be done in Lagos and Abuja.

Conclusion

People decide to get liposuction or fat transfer for personal reasons. Their results can help you feel better about yourself and that is a great reason to embark on this journey. However, before you decide what you do, make sure your health is in a perfect place and that you have a good doctor. When you finally get your desired look, flaunt, embrace it and don’t be embarrassed to celebrate it.

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Six-time Grammy-award winner, Malik Yusef and award-winning Nigerian artistes, Banky W and Omawumi have been announced as judges of the premiere edition of the MTN Y’ello Star Project. The trio will help unleash the musical talent from the selected finalists. 

Speaking on the selection of the judges for the Y’ello Star music reality TV show, General Manager, Brands and Communications, MTN Nigeria, Richard Iweanoge said “Who is in the best position to recognise the diverse music talent than internationally acclaimed music stars? We are blessed as a country to have a youth population with the talent to take on the world and they need the right kind of mentorship to excel. This is what informed our choice of judges for this maiden edition of the Y’ello Star music project.”

Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, looks forward to grooming the next big music stars from our country. In his words, “I am ready to share my knowledge with each participant because I believe they all have the potential to become sensational stars expanding Nigeria’s presence on the global map.”

Also sharing her hopes about the show, popular singer and songwriter, Omawumi Megbele, simply known as Omawumi said, “I am a product of a music reality show and I would like to see all the finalists become successful in the Nigerian music industry and beyond. I am determined to tutor the participants to become the next music stars.”

Internationally renowned songwriter and rapper, Malik Yusef, expressed his thoughts as a judge on the show saying, “This is a huge opportunity for me to positively impact the life and career trajectory of the next music stars coming out of Nigeria. The contestants will be intensely drilled through the entire scope of music creation, which is critical for a break on to the global stage.”

MTN Nigeria’s commitment to the country’s development has been consistent over the years as thousands of Nigerian youths have been empowered across diverse sectors by the firm’s innovative corporate social responsibility programmes. 

For live updates on Y’ello Star, please visit www.mtnonline.com/yellostar and follow MTN Y’ello Star on:

Twitter: @MTNYelloStar Instagram: @MTN_YelloStar Facebook: @MTNYelloStar

You can also join the conversation using the #MTNYelloStar.

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Tobi Bakre and Hilda Baci will host the maiden edition of MTN Yello Star, as announced by the company today.

The launch of the reality music project, MTN Y’ello Star, is poised to build capacity among Nigeria’s musical youth talent and position them for success on the international scene. 

Speaking on the choice of the hosts for the music reality project, Richard Iweanoge, General Manager, Brands & Communications, MTN Nigeria, said, “Tobi and Hilda embody the essence of the project – youthful, focused and passionate about entertainment and music. Our goal is to provide a platform to display the talent of the Nigerian youth and empower them to excel in the music industry.” 

Tobi Bakre, who has established himself as an all-round media personality, expressed his delight to host the debut edition of MTN Y’ello star.  “It promises to be an exciting adventure and I cannot wait to engage the contestants as they thrill Nigerians.”

Also commenting, witty TV star, Hilda Baci, who has enjoyed a rise to fame following her successful hosting of “Dine with Me,” a culinary show said, “I’m a huge fan of music reality TV shows and hosting one feels surreal. I am excited to meet the contestants and judges of MTN Yello Star. The audience is billed for a fascinating experience.” 

Partnerships with leading global institutions such as Henley Business School, UK and Berklee College of Music, USA will ensure adequate training in music, creative entrepreneurship and business incubation for contestants.

MTN Nigeria through diverse initiatives has continually reinforced its commitment to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry. 

For live updates on Y’ello Star, please visit www.mtnonline.com/yellostar and follow MTN Y’ello Star on: Twitter: @MTNYelloStar Instagram: @MTN_YelloStar Facebook: @MTNYelloStar

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