Photos: Adekunle Gold turns to meat seller

These are exclusive photos from Adekunle Gold's new video for 'Work'. Here he's seen cutting and selling meat at a local market in Lagos.

Iyanya: Singer says he is not jealous of Tekno

Iyanya wants you to know that he is very happy for Tekno and wishes him more success in his musical career.

It is easy to see why many believe that Iyanya is jealous of Tekno especially with the headway he has been making in recent times, but the singer begs to differ.

The Kukere crooner not only wishes Tekno well but also says he is not surprised at the rate at which the singer's career has risen.

You will recall that until Iyanya's exit from Triple MG record label to Mavin Records, Tekno was a younger singer on the label.
The "Applaudise" singer's exit from the label allowed Tekno to bloom into the talent that he is right now.
In an interview with Punch, when asked if he was envious of Tekno's success, Iyanya said, “I am so happy for Tekno and his success and I am not surprised.
“At a point, we were all together and this is a young guy that works very hard. He worked every night and when we woke up in the morning, he would still be working.
“So, I am not surprised that he has finally made it. I believe this is just the beginning and there are many more things to come his way. When he came to Triple MG, he sprayed his hair gold and anytime I wanted to call him, I referred to him as golden boy.
“I am very happy he is doing great things. How would I be envious of somebody that Ubi Franklin and I raised from our platform?

“We used our platform to promote him and I cannot be envious of him; there is no need for that. People would always try to say negative things but we are very fine.”

With this response, we can only hope for a collaboration between the pair.

“I am not threatened by Olamide, Phyno” — Yung6ix says

Rapper, Yung6ix has spoken on his relationship with Olamide and Phyno.. He says he doesn’t feel threatened by them. He also explained why he named his label Kash Kamp Trick Billionaire Music.

In a chat with Sunday Scoop, he said,

“My ambition is to become a billionaire and I am consciously working towards that. That is why I titled my last EP, Billionaire Ambitions. I have my eyes set on being a music mogul so that I can empower other young artistes out there. Even now, I try to do that as I regularly give out cash on my social media platforms because I love helping people.”

Maintaining that he doesn’t feel threatened by top rappers, Olamide and Phyno, Yung6ix said,

“I have a very good relationship with Olamide and Phyno and I don’t feel threatened by any of them. I believe that the sky is wide enough for every bird to fly and I am thankful that I have my own market and fans who love me. My music is being recognised globally and my unique Nigerian style of music has made me one of the biggest hip hop brands in the industry today. Even though there is a bit of western influence in my songs but it’s also obvious that I’m a Nigerian and I always stay true to my roots.”

Speaking about how he makes music, he said,

“I make music mentally. I don’t write songs as I find that to be stressful. I prefer to freestyle and from that I get to develop the song and make it better after some takes. True music comes from the soul and I try to stay as pure as possible.”

Music: Efe – Based on Logistics

So, I personally begged Efe to drop a Single.. and bone all these touring around he’s been touring..He probably listened to me and has dropped a new single. 😛

The 2017 Big Brother Naija Winner, Efe has just released his new single, titled “Based on Logistics”… and this is coming after the rapper toured lots of states in Nigeria.

As Efe prepares to go home for a homecoming concert in Jos city, where he grew up. He decides to wet our appetite with this new jam!

The track is titled “Based on Logistics”… The Track is produced by his cohort, Duktor sett.

https://my.notjustok.com/track/211266/efe-based-on-logistics

JJC reveals how he met and proposed to Funke Akindele, her ‘beef’ with Toyo Baby, when they’d have kids and more in new interview!

Last year, Nollywood Actress, and creator of the Jenifa Diary, Funke Akindele, married her hearthrob, Abdul Rasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz in a private ceremony that held in the United Kingdom.

In this new interview with Goldenpearlmedia, JJC opened up on how he met and toasted Funke, how his children accepted their step mom.. He also talked about the “silent beef” between his wife Funke and Toyo Baby, amongst other things. Read the Full interview below:

What’s new about JJC Skillz?

Well, i’m now officially a music video and film director. For the past few years, I have been telling people that I was about to move into Nollywood, but they didn’t believe me. I have made that come through; i’m now of the directors of Jenifa’s Dairy.
I shot all London scenes and now we are back to Nigeria, still doing it. I’m one of the brains behind an upcoming TV series; Industreet. It was produced by my wife, Funke Akindele Bello.

We came up with the concept of creating a story around the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

I’m also part owner of the SOP music label that has four new acts. We are planning lot of movies this year, so you can see my hands are full.

You have always been a music artiste, now you have soared to a movie director, label owner, producer, etc, has this always been your dream?

To be honest I studied TV and Video Production in school. When I wanted to go to school, I couldn’t because I was a JJC. Later I went on to take on MVQ course; which is like a work training course. I studied TV and Video Productions. I left that course with 9 As. So, every department of that course, from script writing, directing, all, I did it so passionately, I came out with distinctions.

After I was done with the course and because of my grade, I was able to get a job with an amazing advertisement company. I was their assistant editor and worked there for 2 years. So, I have background in entertainment, directing, editing, it’s what I studied and it’s now my profession. But I left all that for music.

What’s the concept behind Industreet?

I have 20 years of experience in the music entertainment industry, and I believe nobody has been able to tell the story of African music scene. I was there in the beginning. So, I want the world to know what’s really going on behind the scene in Nigerian entertainment industry.

Is it like your true life story?

Not really. It’s the story of the betrayals, the rise and fall, the success, failures and lots more. It’s a story of a group of young people who gathered together to form a label, the SOP records. When you watch you’ll understand how the street took over the industry, that’s why we called it Industreet.

How much of your personal story is in Industreet?
I’ll about 70 percent of some of my life story was infused into the story line, because it was a passion project. I actually came up with this idea in 2009, and I shot about half and hour pilot of it. It was like a tester of the proposed TV show.

When will Industreet premiere?

It’s will premiere on May 19, 2017. That’s the day of the launch. Then a week after, they can watch it on our website. Even Jenifa’s Diary can be watched on the scene one App.

Since you got married, it seems you took a break from making your own music?

My own music is on hold, because I needed to focus on this great opportunity that came to my doorsteps. Jenifa’s Diary is a big project, you can see we have been winning awards here and there. We as a family, have our hands full already in different productions.

What challenges do you often face, doing all these; production, directing, music, etc?

It’s not just productions, we have our own website; www.sceneone.tv. And it’s also an App. Our focus is to create the content and dish it out to people out there. It hasn’t been easy, but God has been there for us.

The scripture said ‘When you find a wife, you find a good thing’, can you relate to that?

Of course, he who findeth a wife, findeth a good thing and obtained favour from the Lord. Most times, as a single man, you carry almost all your burdens alone. You’d have to worry about what you eat, and my cooking Skillz it’s not really that fantastic. But when I found my wife, I knew I had found my better-half. Now, when I think about things, I share it all with my wife. We wake up from same bed in morning and head to our field, because we are both into entertainment. She’s the actress, script writer, i’m the director, editor. She’s very hard working, in fact I don’t know anyone like us in this industry; she works day and night. We wake up every single day, with the mind set of making ourselves happy.

Funke, like you we all know is a very busy woman, does she still have time to cook for you?

Why not? It is said that the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Definitely, she cooks amazingly, but I told her to stop, so she can get enough rest. Most times, she would insist, because she wants to take care of her man. But I always insist, as we now have chefs.

Was it her cooking Skillz that attracted you to her?

My wife is a fantastic cook, she’s an amazing woman, everything about her attracted me to her. It’s not only one thing that attracts a man to a woman, but definitely, the cooking Skillz is a plus and my wife has it all. I would want to eat her meals for the rest of my life.

What’s her favourite dish for you?

Oh! Thats Ewedu and pounded yam; that’s number one. That food always sweep me off my feet, and i’d ask her, if she added ‘something’ extra to it. She’s loving, caring, hard working, she’s all a man could ever ask for.

So, how does it feel being married to a popular actress?

To be honest, I lived the better part of my life in the UK, so I didn’t really know who Funke Akindele was. When I met her, I just met someone that wanted a director for her TV show; Jenifa’s Diary. That was in 2013. We have been going on for a long time, people just found out in 2016.
We were very low key, because we are two popular people in the entertainment industry, so we have to protect our privacy.

How did you manage to hide it from the public eyes for so long?

Just like our wedding and our privates lives, we just have to keep it away from the public eyes. We already have so much out there on social media and people end up, blowing it out of proportion.

‎How did you meet Funke Akindele?

She wanted someone to direct her TV series, then I was about to embark on recording the JJC album then. Her sister introduced us, because she knew I was into music video directing.

So, when I met her, I told me she did a movie sometime ago and would like to turn it into a TV series. We started working together and preparing for the shoot, then one thing led to another. Here we are today, the rest is history. We just clicked.

Would you say, it was love at first sight?

Well, I would say so, because first time I saw her, I was wowed. She also told me that, when she first saw me, she went ‘Wow’. We tried to keep the whole work as professional as possible but along the line, emotions ran high.

How did you propose to her? On your knees, romantic date or just casual question?

I’m definitely a romantic person, so I gave her a dose of it. It wasn’t in an open place, because only very few people knew as at then.

So, that very day, she came home to meet flowers, candles everywhere; quite a romantic set up. When she saw it, she had no choice than to say ‘Yes’.

Were you afraid, she would say No?

Well, we had a very wonderful, beautiful relationship, but to be honest, I had proposed to her earlier and she laughed at me. I think that was a week after we met. I was like ‘I have never met anyone like you, marry me’. And she just laughed at me. And then, I promised that, that she would be my wife. I play around a lot, but then, I meant it.

You are both celebrities, in the media eyes, how do you succeed in maintaining your private life?

Private life, work life, we take it all one day at a time. We don’t worry about outsiders and what they would think, we just do us. Every single day, we have our prayers and talk about how the day would go. It’s quite a unique and complimentary relationship and i’m enjoying every bit of it.

Who apologies first when you both have little marital issues?

My wife would say, that she apologies first, but I refuse because I know I apologize first. Most times, we apologize at the same time. No relationship or marriage is perfect, so such things are normal. I’ll get upset, she’ll get upset, we later apologize to each other and let it slide. In fact, we hardly do find ourselves in such situations.

However, the important thing is not to carry over any arguments or misunderstanding to the next day. We are now family, so we help each other grow.

We both have had our own fair share of horrible relationship experiences, so we appreciate each other a whole lot. We value our love and hold it tight. A lots of people in the world are looking at us with envy, while some are hoping and praying that one day, we would break up. We are going to disappoint them because we try to hard to keep ourselves in check, encourage ourselves and most importantly, pray for ourselves.

When would the kids start coming?

Soon! God’s time is the best. We are working on it.

How did your kids accept their new step mum?

Well, before we got married in London, we all had a good relationship here in Nigeria. The kids were always seeing this beautiful woman around daddy, and always make him happy. They might be away and in different continent, but they are part of our daily activities. She is also very close to them, they met her digital first. They didn’t know she is an actress then, because in the UK, they hardly watch Nigerian movies, but they love so much. They all love each other. It’s a perfect blend.

I remember my daughter telling me, ‘Dad make sure you marry her. She’s a keeper”. And I did, I followed my daughter’s advice.

One of my songs, Save The Last Dance’ was written for my wife, she really saved the last dance for me.

Last year, it was reported that you had a fracas with your cousin, Mr. Moe Musa, because of Funke Akindele, that Moe had to move out of your house, what really happened?

Those who instigated such reports are very stupid! People just say and publish whatever they want without proper investigations and still get away with it.

Mr. Moe Musa as at then moved to the next block after mine. I lived in block H, while he is in block G. I spoke with the agents that got him the apartment and he moved in. He used to be in a room in my 3 bedroom apartment, so when my relationship, got serious, he moved on.

That’s not even the main reason. Moe has been in Nigeria then for almost 6 months, so he felt it was time to get his own place.

To be honest, when you first relocate to Nigeria, you’ll find it very hard to stay alone because you don’t understand the system yet. The way things work in Nigeria are different from the way it work in other countries. Moe stayed with me for a while, so he could get used to the Nigerian system. How to get food, how Generator works and other confusing stuffs.

Days ago, Jenifa Diary actor, Toyosi reportedly left the productions after a misunderstanding with Funke and all fingers were pointing at you, what really happened?

I don’t know why Toyosi left and it has nothing to do with me. Just like any character in a TV series, she can go and return. The only permanent character in the series is Jenifa. Falz has gone and came back. In the script Toyosi is married and has gone to France with her husband to live for a while. So, anything can happen. When she comes back, you’d see her on screen, if not, then that’s what the script said.

But it was also reported that Funke un-followed her on social media…..true?

Well, I don’t know about that. I’m not 100 percent sure of that. I’ll have to check Instagram to find out about that.

‎Funke Akindele turned into a singer, just to surprise you on your birthday, how does that make you feel?

It was awesome. My wife and the SOP team wowed me. I noticed that whenever I come into the studio they all looked funny. They even sent me on a fools errand, just to shoot a video for me, under my nose. I really didn’t see it coming.

I woke up that day, to see all of them wearing a t-shirt for me, sang for me and a whole lot. It made me really happy. I thank God, I have my best friend as a wife, then the best team ever! I’m indeed so lucky.

Rita Dominic says she’d get married when God provides the right man

Multi-award winning Nollywood Actress, Rita Dominic has opened up as to why she’s yet to get married.

Rita says she’s hopeful that God will provide the “right man” of her dreams, and she’d get hitched when the time is right. She also revealed that she could have been married a long time ago, but things didn’t work out.

This was revealed while she was speaking in an interview with a lifestyle and Fashion Magazine, Schick.

In her words:

“I believe that God is in charge of my life and will present the right man to me at the right time.”
When asked whether social pressure don’t get to her, Rita replied,

When asked whether social pressure don’t get to her, Rita replied,

“I am a human being and I would be lying to say that it doesn't sometimes.

“More so because it’s something I sincerely want to do but the feeling passes when I remember that society will not live with the person.

“I will live with the man, so it is very important that I do it because I want to, not because society wants it for me.”

On the myth that sex, for women, gets better with age, Rita opined that sex at 40 is what you make of it.

Though she admitted that “I do date when someone special comes around.

“I love being totally drawn to someone and doing all those loving things couples do, but I am also wary of liars and bullies.‎”..(DailyPost)

Video Premiere - Higher Heights-E.N.E Yatt

E.N.E Yatt Drops the long anticipated video for their hit single "Higher Heights" on youtube.
After releasing the hit single in September last year finally drops the long anticipated video for the hit single "Higher Heights".
The Video is set to be premiered at Hot Picks on Joy Prime on Tuesday 25th April 2017.
Follow the link below to watch video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BfrjHi6elw

Mixtape Dj Sleek - Unstopable mix

Yatt Music Dj, Dj Sleek after being away from the spot-lite for a couple of months comes back with a mind blowing  mix that will keep you on your feet 63 mins. On this one he celebrates E.N.E Yatt, wizkid, Tekno, Timaya, etc. Believe me you will love this one.
Listen, download and enjoy with the link below

Dj Sleek - Unstopable

https://my.notjustok.com/track/208772/dj-sleek-unstopable

Track List
1. Come closer - Wizkid X Drake
2. Up to something - Iyanya X Don Jazzy & Dr. Sid
3. Business - Mr. Eazi X Mugeez
4. Sweet Love - Wizkid
5. Higher Heights - ENE Yatt
6. Mery Love - ENE Yatt
7. Naughty Music - ENE Yatt
8. Tonight - R2bees X Wizkid
9. Qualities - Gallaxy
10. Yawa - Tekno
11. Mad over you - Runtown
12. If - Davido
13. Pain killer - Sarkodie X Runtown
14. Diana - Tekno
15. Okpeke - Phyno X 2Face
16. Akosua - ENE Yatt
17. Legalize - Sugarboy
18. Woyo - Timaya
19. Temper rmx - Skales X Burnaboy
20. Keys to the city rmx - Tiwa Savage X Busy       Signal
21. Jaburata - Kayswitch
22. Samankwe - Harrysong X Timaya
23. I like the way - Timaya
24. Dab - Gallaxy X ENE Yatt
25. Fallen in love - Chidinma
26. Ferari - Yemi Alade
27. Rara - Tekno

Video: E.N.E Yatt - Higher Heights

Afro-beat duo E.N.E Yatt has finally released the official music video of their hit single - Higher Heights.

Higher Heights video features cameos from Nigerian comedian Des Talker and was directed by Ezikology Visuals.

Follow the link to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BfrjHi6elw.

Bisa Kdei announces new single with Reekado Banks, drops April 19

This new collaboration which features Reekado Banks is titled "Feeling", and it's off Bisa Kdei's upcoming 3rd studio album called "KONNECT".

 

Multiple award winning artiste Bisa Kdei is set to release a new joint with another Nigerian top artiste.

After a successful collaboration with the No Kissing hit maker Patoranking titled LIFE, Bisa Kdei teams up with Supreme Mavin Dynasty's label act, Reekado Banks.

This new collaboration which features Reekado Banks is titled "Feeling", and it's off Bisa Kdei's upcoming 3rd studio album called "KONNECT".

The album (KONNECT) is aimed at connecting High Life music to the world, and will feature musicians all across Africa.
Feeling, as the title explains is an emotional love song, which has both artistes talking about the sweetness of how "true love" with the right one feels.

His management, Black Legendary Music tells us that, Feeling by Bisa Kdei featuring Reekado Banks will be made available to the public on the 19th of this month.

The cover art for the song (FEELING) has been unveiled and we have no doubt this collaboration between Bisa Kdei and Reekado Banks will be the lovers anthem

As long as the contract is over, singer can walk away

We’ve seen this happen countless times, so much that it has become cliché. An unknown artist with talent is backed by investment from a record label, and they go on a dream run of success. They conquer everything, achieve amazing things, and become household names.

But then, the artist, after having moved past the ‘upcoming stage’, and become his own man, begins the agitation to split with the record label, and move solo. It happens to the best artist-label relationships, the best artist-label deals, and the best artist-label anything.

The general industry understanding is that artists are an unstable, ungrateful bunch, who allow the fame form a second courage, get into their heads and begins a superiority complex. In most cases, its not a lie. The history of the Nigerian music industry is littered with artists who felt invincible at the height of their fame.

G-Worldwide Entertainment has been a revelation of all that is good within the music industry. The record label backed by industry veteran, Emperor Geezy, smashed the scene in 2015 when ‘Woju’ became a hit. In 2013, they scouted and took a talented but frustrated Kiss Daniel, threw money and a strong network of loyalists into his excellent talent, and things took off.

‘Woju’s success ensured that the singer had a strong base to launch other singles into the market. And via guidance and a strong A&R, he did just that. ‘Laye’, ‘Good time’, and ‘Mama’ and more. In 2016, he launched his debut album, “New Era”, and has continued to promote it with singles from the project.

Kiss Daniel and G-Worldwide’s relationship has been successful so far. The label has shown support to its artist, and in return, the artist has continued to release impressive music and attract the best shows.

But only one shadow hangs around the company and her artist; according to company policy, the record label acts are not open to collaborating with external artists. Kiss Daniel can only collaborate with his other label-mate, Sugarboy.

Although they are not allowed to admit it in public, this rule is killing them inside. A young vibrant artist such as Kiss Daniel, would want to test the limits of his creativity by collaborating with some of the biggest talents in the country. Wizkid once wanted to work with him. He even made a cover of ‘Good time’, But nothing came of that moment. There’s no new music released with the African king of pop.

That must hurt. Deep down, there must be some discontent.

https://twitter.com/iamkissdaniel/status/851379838669729792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulse.ng%2Fbuzz%2Fkiss-daniel-as-long-as-the-contract-is-over-singer-can-walk-away-id6519981.html

Kiss Daniel’s contract has not been made public. But 2013 to 2018 will make it 5 years, which is a standard industry contract. He has benefited from the record label, and they have too from him. All successful relationships are bound by a contract which is not infinite in duration.

And judging by that cryptic tweet, Kiss Daniel will definitely not be penning a new one. His ink will not dry on a new G-Worldwide deal. Why will he? He has the fame, the fans and the money. He can afford to set up a new team, and continue the good work on his own.

Breaking News!- EnE YATT records separate songs

Afro-beat duo E.N.E yatt have just recorded two new songs titled "Naughty Music" & "Merry Love" but, what seems to be wrong with these songs is that the songs were recorded as individual songs. Question on everyone's lips are the two planning to split or are already split.

According to sources from YATT Ville, the duo were only having individual fun and are not planning to split up.

Listen and download the two songs from the link below


https://my.notjustok.com/track/204576/ene-yatt-naughty-music

https://my.notjustok.com/track/204570/ene-yatt-mery-love

“Nobody can equal me” — Wizkid

Wizkid has declared that he is King.. and no one can equal him.

The star boy who recently dropped the highly anticipated visuals of “Come Closer” which featured Drake, made this declaration on his Twitter page yesterday.

Meanwhile, Wizkid apparently, has set a record..
Apparently, the visuals to his smash single, Come Closer featuring drake amassed over 1 Million Views within 24 hour. As at the time of this report, the Video has 2,800,000 views on YouTube.
Though the video gathered a lot of mixed reactions, with many asking why Drake wasn’t in the video.
However, we can say that the positive reviews across the African continent has been nothing short of phenomenal.