Real or photoshopped? Marvin Rapper D'prince showing off his 6 packs!

Marvin Rapper D'prince showing off his 6 packs! is this real or photoshopped ? what do you think ?

NIYOLA BECOME BANKY W'S E.M.E 1ST LADY

  After several months of speculations if Niyola will be the newest member of E.M.E or ... not. From our reliable source, we can authoritatively confirm that the singer has finally put pen to paper in a deal that officially makes her the first lady of Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E).

Niyola now joins Skales, Wizkid and label  boss Banky W on the label. Niyola is set to be unveiled and featured in the forthcoming E.M.E compilation album titled “The Empire Mates State Of Mind” which is scheduled to drop on the 12th of June, 2012.

DON JAZZY: FROM MO’HITS TO MAVIN, THE ONLY THING THAT HAS CHANGED IS THE NAME

Hit producer Michael ‘Don Jazzy’ Collins shook the entertainment world a few weeks ago when he unveiled his new MAVIN Records label and subsequently releasing a free compilation album. Many have longed to hear him speak about the power move and his motive behind it.

In this interview with  Ogbonna Amadi,  Entertainment Editor at The Vangaurd, Don Jazzy tells us why he isn’t surprised by the loyalty of D’Prince, Dr SID amd Wande Coal, his latest signing Tiwa Savage, why the only difference between Mo’Hits and Mavin is just the name and how he is focused only on the future.

What is MAVIN all about and what inspired it?

It is spelt MAVIN Records and not Marvin. If you check the dictionary it simply refers to somebody that is a genius or a champion, a sensation, hotshot, superstar, wizkid or whatever . So basically, we decided to call the company that name because we are all geniuses in our different fields coming together in a record company.

How much would you say the event of the past few weeks have helped in the emergence of Mavin Records?

Basically, we do not believe in channeling our energies towards what has  happened in the past. But basically to put up your energy to transform our future. We won’t say we don’t have the memories of things that has happened but we just pray to God that as we move forward such situations will never occur again and we pray for the best.

What have you been able to put in place to ensure that what happened in the past does not repeat itself?

We can’t really say  what happened, we can’t really put a hand on what went wrong so there is nothing one can do. Individually, we  will  just have to do  our best and keep praying that it doesn’t happen again. It’s not that anyone planned it, it happened and we are not in any position to say it’s not going to happen again. Nobody is God.

Do you in any way feel demystified about what happened, because the impression of the people out there is that you are invulnerable, not penetrable?

Demystified!  I don’t really get it

(Cut in) There is this notion about Don Jazzy being somebody that is invulnerable, cannot give in, (so to say)?

Demystified? I don’t really think my integrity or my person has been damaged in any way, I believe that once you cannot hide the light, a gold fish has no hiding place.  Whatever you are is like time will tell who you are. I can’t really say that people who think  that  they know who I am know who I am,  just like some people that want to assume they know  who I am by what they read or what they want to hear.

I’m not in any position to start convincing you or anyone to believe otherwise or believe anything. I just believe that at the end of the day God will vindicate all of us and you will see who we are.

What do you think will change in your transition from MO’HITS to MAVIN?

It has been a moving trend from MO’HITS to MAVIN, the only thing that has changed is the name

From MO’HITS to MAVIN and the addition of new people and basically we will keep moving. So, obviously when you are moving you hope to move from point A to point B. So we got to a point we stop we change gas, we refill and we are still going to get to point B at the end of the day.

Are you surprised about the loyalty of Wande Coal,  D’Prince and DR. SID.

Am I surprised?  No, I don’t see any reason I should be surprised. I’m not surprised , there  is no need for me to be  surprised just like I have said nothing has changed, we are still the people that we are, we are still ourselves as we dey before,  na so we dey, we still dey here, and there is no cause or time to doubt any body’s  loyalty.

You have a new addition to the boys, Tiwa Savage, what’s the attraction? Is she the female artiste you have always wanted on board in Mo Hits?

I have been talking about a female artiste for a long time and Tiwa Savage and I have been talking about adding a female artiste to MO’HIT Records for long time now. It’s not that we didn’t know we will end up together at some point.  We knew from day one when she came into this country that this was going to happen but at that point she was not ready.

Obviously, she can’t wait and I have to encourage her to go ahead and make some things for herself and which she did wonderfully as an artiste. Now there is room for an addition and so we will continue from where we stopped.

Now let’s talk about MAVIN what is special about it and what are we expecting?

Basically, I will say that we have all seen that situations can change just like the way people perceive you, the way people accept your music, the way people talk about you and whatever. So, we  know now that we need to all work harder, gather more momentum to create more music and stuffs  so everybody is gingered, everybody is more fired up now to work and we don’t see anything stopping us  as we are just going to put  in all our energy. Now in MAVIN Records everybody is concentrating on the work and we intend to put out as much as many tracks and albums as possible. Trust me, I’m going to flood the market.

What I thought is perhaps MAVIN will introduce one artiste, one album but you are coming out with a collective album?

It’s not a group. You can tell everybody here is an individual artiste and successful on his or her own.  I must say everybody have at least one to three singles already in the past so we just want to bring them out. I didn’t take part in this album, I only produced the album. This is Mavin Records everybody, please meet us; this is what we are for now.  Individual album is going to follow any moment from now and there is no time to wait at all .

(Cut in) There were no singles before the release of this album?

No, there is no self-formula at the moment so like I said, I don’t really like to give people that publicity stunt being anticipated. When you see it, you see it, when you see it, you take it.

Will Don Jazzy be a sole artiste on MAVIN Records or an in- house producer and  the CEO?

I’m not going to say I’m never going to be an artiste but I don’t see it any time soon.

Who are you looking up to as the cash cow?

Everybody. Basically, the record label is not built in a way one person supposed to be the leader.  Everybody is giving equal opportunity to grow and it all depends on how the crowd sees you. People have their opinions about what they like and stuffs like that so how you appeal to your fans will determine how they take you but we intend to put more push and more backing into everybody even the new people that we will add tomorrow.

There were so many insinuations about life in MO’HITS, that life was regimented such that when someone talks others keep quiet, how democratic is MAVIN going to be this time around?

A lot of stuffs that you guys have heard about MO’HIT Records trust me, they are really wrong, but I wouldn’t  talk about MO’HIT Records because we are talking about MAVIN Records  and moving forward now and I will say we would try as much as possible to communicate a lot of the truth to you guys  before people insinuate all sorts of stuff like in the last three months  I have seen different kinds of interviews and blogs and whatever that people have  written and they say that they spoke to me.

Like I was reading a blog the other day and I saw Exclusive Phone Interview by Don Jazzy bla bla bla and they wrote like a full conversation. The person said this and I said this and that I said this and the truth is I have not had such interview with anyone. I have not spoken to any reporter this year.

Could that be true?

Yes, they are not quoting anybody they were quoting themselves may be they have one imaginary Don Jazzy they were talking to or the other because the Jazzy they quoted is not me, I really do not speak to anybody regarding any situation or any issues, I have not put out any press statement saying whatever on this issue so people just really assumed. They were quoting themselves.

Jazzy what lesson would you say you have learnt from your past experiences that may likely help you in this new movement?

They are not lessons that are new. Change, like they say is the only constant thing in life and I  have just confirmed  again that really things happen, relationship ends, good things must come to an end they say, one will just try much as possible to see that good things that we have last for  long but sometimes they do happen we just pray GOD to help us live as  long as possible to see more of the good things than having the good things to end and then  because I  have already known there is nothing much to say now  about that past. Really, my entire mind is focused on moving ahead.

Basically to put up your energy to transform our future. We wouldn’t say we don’t have the memories of things that has happened but we just pray to God that as we are moving forward that such situations never occur again and we just pray for the best.

What do you think will change in your transition from MO’HITS to MAVIN?

It has been a moving trend from MO’HITS to MAVIN, the only thing that has changed is the name.

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Wayne Rooney spotted with Man-bag

 Man-bag is the sort of accessory you normally associate with perfectly-groomed footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo.

And while metrosexuality doesn’t come easy to Wayne Rooney, he’s willing to give it a try.

The Man United striker is seen here clutching a fashionable manbag as he strolls through McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

It's a look that his former United teammate Ronaldo has perfected over the years.

Striker Wayne is taking a break in Vegas in the wake of the Red Devils’ heartbreaking last-gasp Premier League title loss to rivals Man City.

Rihanna Poses Topless In Esquire UK

 We could pretend to be shocked that Rihanna is posing topless in the pages of  Esquire UK, but you and I both know that RiRi is no stranger to some half-nude but (mostly) classy pics. In fact, over the last few months, Rihanna has tweeted out a topless photo from the set of her "Where Have You Been" video and allowed fans to see a bevy of her scantily-clad Hawaiian vacation pix.

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PICTURES: GENEVIEVE NNAJI'S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

  Genevieve Nnaji celebrated her 33rd birthday in grand style on May 3rd 2012, and her friends and well wishers in the industry got together and threw a nice surprise party for her at Sip Lounge, VI, Lagos.
In attendance were Lynxxx, Brymo, Uti Nwachuwku, MI, Rukky Sanda Eku Edewor, Alex Ekubo, Banky W and many others.

eLDee's Undeniable Concert in Accra, Ghana!

Trybe Productions and Trybe Records would like to thank all those who attended their first presentation in Ghana. It was an unbelievable line up of some of the finest artists from Ghana and Nigeria, and the show was a roaring success.

The goal of this production was three-fold. “First we wanted to present the finest artists from both Ghana and Nigeria; and we had the best of the best on stage last night” says, Producer, Femi Badmus. “We also wanted to put on the best show possible.” Well if you ask anyone of the fans present, they will tell you it was absolutely amazing.

Trybe Productions also wanted to provide an opportunity for some of the new artists in the industry to showcase their talent, and they certainly did that. Newcomer, Aramide, kick-started the show with a lovely rendition of Ghana’s National Anthem, followed by Trybe Records label mates Sojay and K9, who got the crowd hyped.

The show was hosted by, the one and only Jay Foley, while DJ Kess was on the turntable. Together they kept the hype going throughout the show.

At the mere mention of his name Sarkodie fans jumped out of their seats; and when he took the stage there was a frenzy of delighted fans chanting out his songs, “Sarkodie” “You go kill me”, “Dangerous” and more.

Next up was Sheyman, followed by Dr. Sid, who did not disappoint the audience with an exciting and energetic performance.

eLDee was absolutely riveting as fans jammed to the well known “Bosi Gbangba” and “Big Boy”, and then were thrilled with the introduction of his latest singles of the upcoming undeniable album, “Today, Today”, “Category”, “Wash Wash” and “Zombie”

It didn’t end there. Tiffany came out with her dancers and showed off her “Azonto” skills and then charged-up up the ladies with “Fake London Boy” and “Last One”. StayJay also joined her on stage to perform “Shashiwowo”.

WizKid gave an explosive performance backed up by D-Money for the first few songs of his set; and then was joined by R2Bees to present their collaboration, “Dance”. R2Bees took over and capped off the night with fans singing, “Kiss your hand” among others.
It was a show that was not to be missed....so if you did, maybe next time! It was a fantastic show enjoyed by all.

This concert was also an opportunity to support a worthy cause, The Hope Integration Project. This programme has been developed by the Ghana Government via Ghana’s Prisons, with the goal of rehabilitating and re-assimilating former inmates back into society. The programme provides training and temporary housing for those recently released in support of their transition. A portion of the proceeds from the ‘Undeniable Concert’ is being donated to this very worthy cause.

Trybe Productions would like to once again acknowledge their sponsors, DHL, Trybe Records, RLG Communications, Gold Brook Properties, MPX, Iman Entertainment, Airport West Hotel, Excel Lounge, Soundcity, Mr. Biggs, Yfm, e.tv, GhOne, and One Nation Entertainment. Thank you for making this event the success it was.

SUPER BLOGGER SHEIFUNMI, THE BOY WITH A MAGIC TOUCH

SheiFunmi

In the new world of social media, content is key and a good way of creating and sharing an excellent content is BLOGGING. Blogging is a frequently updated personal journal chronicling links on a website, intended for public viewing but with an excellent combination of celebrity gossip and entertainment news, sheifunmi.net was born to the genius mind of super blogger SheiFunmi Yusuf. An entertainment Journalist and a freelance On-Air/Social Media guru, Shei has a creative insight and innovation which led to justness in his career.

At just 20 years of age, Shei was the official live feed blogger for the MTV Music Awards 2010, Hip-Hop World Awards 2010 and the Social Media Officer/On-Air personality for Nigerian Idol Diaries. Over the years he has garnered numerous media support and acknowledgement for his works from MTV, Perez Hilton, Abiola Abrams (BET), Trent Jones (Rocawear's Roc4Life), Hollywood Memorabilia, Bella Naija, Ladybrille Magazine and many more.

SheiFunmi interviewing Future The Prince

His journalistic instincts, excellent social media skills and an eye for celebrity gossip lead SheiFunmi to be a journalist for MTV UK & Nigerian Entertainment Today, On-Air Personality for MTV - The Wrap Up, Gossip Editor at Pardon My Blog, freelance journalist for Ok! Magazine, RWD Mag, Guardian UK, BBC UKAttitude Magazine, Y! Magazine and Africa's music website 'TruSpot'. 

With a unique sense of style and doggedness, Shei has interviewed notable Hollywood and UK acts such as; Kelly Rowland, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, Dawn Richards, Lloyd, Wale, Collins Pennie, Rotimi, Bow wow, Estelle, Cassie, Eve, KC&JOJO, Kreyshawn, Steph Jones, Chipmunk, Aziz Ansari, OT Fagbenle and Jennia Fredrique to name a few.

SheiFunmi interviewing Lloyd

A Media and Communications undergraduate in the University Of Greenwich, SheiFunmi is the founder of "Get Naked" Campaign, a HIV/Aids photo campaign and awareness in Nigeria and the UK, and also a member of the Creative Team of the company Innovation Factory. There simply is no stopping of the boy-genius super-blogger.