Tayo
Faniran
After putting up a remarkable show at the Big Brother
house for 63 days, Tayo Faniran who emerged the first runner up recently
returned home and was welcomed amid all the pomp and fanfare.
The 28 year old model and new dad who revealed that he
was shocked when Idris Sultan of Tanzania was announced as the winner of the
reality TV show also explained on arrival that the interaction with other
Africans in the house and the exposure to the rich and diverse cultures in
Africa have prepared him to further pursue a career in acting, singing, or as a
TV presenter.
Tayo’s sights are now firmly focused on the New Year as
he hopes to establish himself on the local movie scene christened Nollywood.
“I am a very flexible person and TV is my forte; I will
be involved in the industry now because I am eyeing a role in Nollywood. I am
here in Nigeria to achieve all that because I want to entertain Africa and the
world in general.” He informed.
Yemi
Alade
After serenading fans early
in 2014 with her viral son titled Johnny, Afro-pop Queen, Yemi Alade has
further endeared more fans to herself for her story telling ability while
delivering songs.
That fact was also evident
in her latest single titled Kissing which is currently getting appreciable
airplay on major music channels across the length and breadth of Nigeria.
Born in Abia State to
business woman, Helen Alade (Nee Uzoma) and Police officer, James Alade,
fast-rising Nigerian Pop sensation Yemi Eberechi Alade is the fifth of seven
siblings in a household that was filled with music from day one.
Yemi - whose dual heritage
of South-East Nigeria and South-West Nigeria earned her the moniker of “that
Yoruba-Ibo girl” - grew up listening to popular music of the late eighties and
early nineties and would showcase her singing and dancing skills as a child in
several party and social competitions she attended when she was younger.
Her debut single Fimisile
which featured eLDee was released in 2010 and peaked remarkably with over ten
thousand hits on YouTube in barely a month.
Currently hard at work on
her yet to be titled debut album, she continues to make her mark in the African
music industry - performing on stages across Nigeria and featuring on massive
singles with major artistes such as Dipp, Ice Prince, eLDee, M.I, Sauce Kid,
Shank, Sir Shina Peters, Waje, Wizkid, Wande Coal and Yemi Sax.
Obiwon
Secular R&B artiste turned Gospel act, Obiora Obiwon
weeks ago released a music video for his worship single, Pour Your Love. The
song adopts a simplistic and minimalist approach in its interpretation of the
artiste's intentions, with the aim to deepen the song's essence and place the
focus entirely on spirit and worship.
The video is set to trigger a host of other videos and
songs as the artiste prepares to take his pride of place on the local music
scene. Obiwon as he is fondly called enthused about the single; "Pour Your
Love is just me worshiping the one who changed my life, in the little way I
know how to…He is the reason for the season!"
In 2014, Obiwon also carted away four awards at the 4th
Annual Nigerian Gospel Music Awards (NGMA). The event which held Sunday,
December 14, 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria earned four (4) wins out of five (5)
nominations for Obiwon whose rise in the gospel music scene has been gradual
and steady since he announced a switch in July 2008.
The NGMA winnings were in the following categories and
for the following works: Best Collaboration Song for 'Hail My King' featuring
Frank Edwards, Eben and Kenny K'ore; Best Soul/R&B Song for 'Good To Me';
Worship Song of the Year for 'Pour Your Love' and Album of the Year for his
latest LP 'Gold Water'. The award-winning songs and entire album were produced
by long-time collaborator Phat E who also won the NGMA Producer of the Year.
While picking up his fourth plaque for the night, Obiwon
rolled literally on the floor in appreciation to God for a surprising night and
a great year 2014. It may be recalled that in the same year Obiwon was blessed
with a son, got another award, several nominations and continued to exert an
appreciable level of impact on the Nigerian gospel music audience.
Seyi
Shay
Nigerian born singer, Seyi
Shay will continue to grab the headlines in the New Year especially with her
new video Crazy which features Wizkid. The video which has already sent tongues
wagging sees the singer spotted in a romantic posture in one of the scenes of
the video.
The UK based recording
artist, songwriter and producer Deborah Oluwa-Seyi Joshua better known by her
stage name Shay was born and raised in London to Nigerian parents. She began
performing at the age of six eventually joining the London Community Gospel
Choir (LCGC), which gave Shay the opportunity to perform in cities around the
world, including a 4 week tour of Japan at the tender age of 14.
Shay signed her first record
deal with Sir George Martin, the legendary producer of the Beatles. In 2005,
she formed a girl band in the UK called Boadicea managed by Ron Tom, who was
also the founder and manager of the top selling UK female group Sugababes and
All Saints. After Boadicea split up in 2007, Shay successfully auditioned to
become a member of the British pop/R&B girl group.
Desmond
Elliot
The year 2015 will definitely be a busy one for baby
faced actor turned politician Desmond Elliot.
After pulling the support of his people when women and
youths in Surulere Constituency endorsed the star actor for the Lagos House of
Assembly, the popular actor defeated his opponent at the primary elections of
the All Progressive Congress (APC), conducted months ago.
Desmond emerged as the candidate to represent Surulere constituency at the incoming Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) in 2015 after defeating his counterpart, Mr. Kabiru Lawal.
Desmond emerged as the candidate to represent Surulere constituency at the incoming Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) in 2015 after defeating his counterpart, Mr. Kabiru Lawal.
The actor is currently mapping out strategy that will
ensure he wins a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the coming weeks
and that invariably means that his acting career will take the back seat for
the time being.
Cynthia Morgan
Cynthia Morgan
2014 was indeed a breakthrough year for Dancehall,
Afropop and Rap artiste who goes by the name Cynthia Morgan. The daring artiste
excited fans with big hits, top award nominations and she also had one of the
most played music videos for the hit single I Am Taken across the nation.
The singer
who is surefooted when it comes to her musical abilities is of the opinion that
nobody does her kind of music and that will definitely make her sojourn on the
music scene a smooth one.
The NorthSide Inc signee looks towards 2015 with lots of
projects, brand new videos and songs in the offing as she hopes to consolidate
on her ever growing popularity.
Davido
HKN Music co-owner, David Adedeji Adeleke who is known in
music circles as Davido became an instant hit when his single ‘Dami Duro’ hit
the airwaves. Ever since, the silver spoon artiste has continued to churn out
hits, after hits. One of hit singles Skelewu unsurprisingly went viral in the
outgoing year making him one of the biggest artistes in 2014.
The success of his debut album O.B.O followed with a
deluge of awards and recognition making him one of the most sought after
performers on the Nigerian music scene. Davido is currently working on the
release of his sophomore album which will drop in 2014.
Born on 21st Nov 1992 in Atlanta, USA, but brought up in
Lagos, Davido began producing music at the tender age of 13. After a few self
taught lessons in various studios, he began to explore the depths of music
while in high-school as a member of a music group. Keeping his eyes firmly on
the ball, Davido began lending his talents to many up and coming artists based
in Nigeria including Dammy Krane and NPZ.
His stock has risen tremendously and the MTN brand
ambassador who is also gaining attention across Africa and beyond has had the
pleasure of performing on the same stage with international acts such as
T-Pain, Keith Sweat, Fabolous, Cabo Snoop and many more.
Munachi
Abii
Though she’s been of the
scene for a while, rapper, hip-hop artist, songwriter, pageant winner,
television presenter and model who performs under the name Muna is set to take
2015 by storm with new singles and projects.
The ex-beauty queen who is
an Owerri-native was born and raised in Port Harcourt. Muna was encouraged by
her family to pursue her passion for music and arts. After obtaining her
O’Level qualifications from Federal Government Girls College Abuloma, she
studied International relations and Diplomacy at the Benson Idahosa University
where has since graduated, and served as a youth corper in Rivers State.
Born and raised in Port
Harcourt, Owerri-native Muna was encouraged by her family to pursue her passion
for music and arts. Prior to winning MBGN, Muna had performed as part of Port
Harcourt-based rap group The Specimen A, and collaborated with Terry da Rapman
on the critically acclaimed song ‘My PH Girl’.
In June 2010, after years of
collaborating with various artistes, Muna signed a multi-year management
contract with Ayo Shonaiya’s RMG Company and started working on her debut album
The Goddess, The Hustler, which will include the singles I Feel Real, and
Killer Queen. Muna continues to collaborate with other hip hop artistes; in
early 2011, she wrote the lyrics and featured on Waje‘s hit single So Inspired
and also appeared in rapper Suspect’s video for the song ‘I No Send You’.
Muna was one of the female
rappers to feature and represent Nigeria on the globally televised BET Cypher
for the BET Awards in 2011, and in April 2012, Muna released two singles ‘Here
To Stay’ and ‘Down Down Low’. She has bounced back tremendously in 2013 with
two singles ‘Put on A show’ and ‘No tomorrow’.
Patoranking
After emerging as one
of the dominant artistes at the recently staged Headies, Patoranking is gearing
up to further take 2015 by storm with the release of his anticipated debut
album.
With a successful
debut single that had music lovers and followers doing a double take and
talking about him with visible excitement and expectations, Patrick Nnaemeka
Okorie, the dancehall/reggae sensation popularly known as Patoranking has
promised that his best is yet to come.
According to the
gangling young man, “I am taking the gospel of Nigerian dancehall music to the
world.” At a time when the airwaves had become saturated with hurriedly made
songs made popular by danceable beats, Patoranking dropped a feel-good
dancehall song, Alubarika, featuring Timaya.
But the song did not
become a monstrous hit because he featured Timaya, whose vocal authority on it
cannot be overemphasised. Alubarika wormed its way into the hearts and
consciousness of music lovers because of the strength and tenor of
Patoranking’s voice and the depth and melody of his lyrics.
It didn’t come as a
surprise too when two of his other tracks Girlie O and Happy Day became a
delight to many of his listeners who are drooling over his style of delivery
and mesmerising lyrics.
Muma
Gee
Eccentric entertainer, Muma Gee will have her hands full
in the year 2015 after she signaled her interest to join the political fray.
Despite being a nursing mother of twins, Muma Gee
initially picked up forms to contest for the Federal House of
Representatives seat for Abua/Odua and Ahoada Federal Constituency of Rivers
State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, saying she is going into
politics to end the marginalization that women suffer.
The singer also informed that a career in politics won’t affect her passion for music which is her first love.
Unfortunately, Muma Gee failed to clinch the party’s ticket for the Federal House of Representatives, Constituency 1 of Abua/Odual and Ahoada East Local Government under PDP.
But a relentless Muma Gee quietly decamped to Labour Party, LP, where she was given the ticket to represent the party at the forth coming general elections making her one of the few entertainers that will prominently feature in the next elections.
The singer also informed that a career in politics won’t affect her passion for music which is her first love.
Unfortunately, Muma Gee failed to clinch the party’s ticket for the Federal House of Representatives, Constituency 1 of Abua/Odual and Ahoada East Local Government under PDP.
But a relentless Muma Gee quietly decamped to Labour Party, LP, where she was given the ticket to represent the party at the forth coming general elections making her one of the few entertainers that will prominently feature in the next elections.
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