Big B 'Turn It Up' in Ibadan today

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Popular gospel artiste and on air personality, Bolaji Olanrewaju a.k.a Big B will host the creme of Ibadan and the South West today at the popular Jogor Centre at his yearly event 'Turn it up' today.

How MAMA award ends D’banj, Don Jazzy’s rift

There are speculations that former partners, D’banj and Don Jazzy are obviously in  good terms and may be planning to work together as a team again.
The reunion may have finally been concluded, following D’banj’s recent public recognition of Don Jazzy’s impact on his  music career which spurred him to dedicate his latest MAMA’s Evolution award to his former partner.
In his humble manner, D’banj appreciated the doggedness of the Mavin boss in ensuring he becomes the youngest African music legend and a renowned musician across the world, which, according to him, has finally been achieved.
On his Facebook page, D’banj said he would not have been successful in music without the impact of Don Jazzy. “My success would not have been possible but for the support of Don Jazzy.

KSA floats radio station

Music legend, King Sunny Ade, is set to join the leagues of broadcasting media owners in the country, a radio station precisely, as he had concluded plans to float a radio station in his hometown, Ondo State.
The Juju musician has assured to bring his local and global influence to bear in making the station the best in the country.
The new radio station named M&C (Music & Culture) FM, which will operate from Ondo West, will be transmitted to major cities in Nigeria, pending the time the master guitarist will open another in Ibadan.
The evergreen musician who deliberately took his time perfecting technical activities related to running a standard radio station, has formed a management team that has, as financial directors, apart from him as the chairman, one of Nigeria’s best media manager, a veteran journalist and a top broadcast engineer.

Seyi Shay headlines Konamii 2015

Seyi Shay has been announced as one of the headliners for Konamii 2015, taking place on Saturday July 25th 2015. Seyi Shay will alongside other A listers deliver an explosive music performance and show support for orphanages present on the day at the Campos Mini Stadium, Igbosere, Lagos Island.
Konamii 2015 is an annual Charity event which aims to generate funds to support orphanages in Nigeria. The event which is running for its third year involves activities like musical performances from top Nigerian artists and football matches between students in prestigious Nigerian universities and Nigerian students in the Diaspora. Guests are expected to make donations as their entry for the event and the proceeds are given to orphanages participating at the event.
Organisers of Konamii 2015, Change Africa Project are expecting their largest audience this year. M.I, Naeto C, Dammy Krane and Seyi Shay will be cheering an anticipated audience of about 5 thousand people and most importantly supporting a very important societal cause alongside encouraging our youths to be more charitable to society.

Aragbaye, Ayefele others celebrate Senwele Jesu at 40

The 40th birthday celebration of the popular gospel music singer, Busola Akinade a.k.a Senwele Jesu did not only set agog the city of Ibadan, but also brought together gospel artistes in harmony as a reflection of unity which made the event a memorable one.
The event which was also graced by ministers of God, stakeholders in the entertainment industry and captains of industries, also afforded up-and-coming gospel artistes, fans and well wishers to freely associate with the who-is-who in the industry.
 The high point of the event which held at the popular event center, Sablak, along Challenge/Iwo road Lagos Ibadan expressway, last Saturday was when Yinka Ayefele  dished out some of his popular tracks that got the excited crowd wanting for more. Esther Igbekele among other artistes also performed at the event.
The colourful event had the like of gospel music evangelists such as Funmi Aragbaye, Victoria Adeleke Toyin, , Bisi Alawiye-Aluko, Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye and Kenny Ologoara among others in attendance. Actor, Dele Odule and a representative of the popular dance drama group, Alfa Sule Dance Drama group, Ayo Ajewole also graced the events.

NBC certifies Ayefele's radio to begin operation

The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC) has given Fresh FM 105.9MHz, Ibadan owned by gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, MON the go ahead to officially commence transmission.

 Sky Entertainment gathered this in a release signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs and Promotions Mr. David Ajiboye, saying that, "the NBC has certified the newly set up radio station to commence operations."

MAVIN names Tiwa Savage's son Dorobaby

Members of the MAVIN records group have remain in a joyous mood since the news of the safe delivery of their first lady, Tiwa Savage, who gave birth to a baby boy yesterday filtered the internet.
 Sky entertainment gathered that members of the music group who could not wait for the arrival of the boy has officially welcomed him into the MAVIN home.

KSA, embassy react to botched US tour

King Sunny Ade and the Public Affairs division of the United States Embassy, have reacted to the recently botched United States tour of World Beat King’s 40 city tour.
KSA said that what happened was beyond his control and that his organisation lost much more than money to it, while the United States embassy, Abuja, in a video, only apologised to those affected by the technical hitch, but also stated that its  Information Communication Technology(ICT )experts had been working to rectify the problem in no time.

ANTP peace moves hang

The situation in the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) is still unclear as efforts to put an end to the lingering crisis in the association is likely to hit the rock following the uncooperative attitude of  some leaders and the embattled president,  Sky Entertainment learnt.
The president, Comrade Victor Ashaolu, has revealed that he was not fighting anybody and that no member of the association offended him, including its elders.
He told Sky Entertainment that he would only  agree to superior arguments put up by interested peacemakers, especially when it is constitutional.
He added further that none of his executive members, including him, has either willingly or

I’m not a religious person---Biodun Okeowo

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, during the Muslim Ramadan celebration, has disclosed that she is not a religious fanatic like some people seems to be noting that anyone who is a fanatic lacks faith in God.
The actress stated that she loves and respects other people’s tradition and beliefs but stressed that she is more of a spiritual being than religious.
According to her, “Any religious fanaticism is worse than the lack of belief & faith in God. I love the good in all religions and respect people's religious beliefs. But, I'm more of a spiritual being rather than religious. I have one God who has no religion! My spiritual journey has faith, discipline, courage, devotion & patience, though not perfect, I don't see the entire path, but I belief He is ONE God, He IS not two.”

Actress Eucharia Anunobi plans father’s burial

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has announced  the date for the burial ceremony of her late father, Pa Felix Anunobi.

Beverly Osu to critics; Don’t judge me

Nigerian born Big Brother Africa finalist, Beverly Osu, has fired back at industry critics for constantly shelling out judgements at her past.
Beverly, who has wormed into mainstream entertainment after a controversy spinning Big Brother Africa outing in 2013, is gradually becoming a phenomenon in the industry as she has been acting, singing, modelling and doing everything to prove her worth and talents to her fans ever since.
In spite of all her efforts to wipe the slate of her supposedly dark past clean, Black Diamond, as she fondly called, is not making any progress in polishing her blameworthiness from the world. The Jenifa’s Diary actress who has repeatedly pleaded with her Nigerian fans to ease off on her, used her social media handle to deliver yet another dose of appeal to the industry.
“We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it...but the problem Nigerians have is to be in prison on your behalf.
“Don’t judge me until you know me. Don’t underestimate me until you challenge me. And don’t talk about me until you talk to me. 2 d industry.
“Been judged for the stupidest things...it’s annoying..I'm not looking for love from the world I only want my sanity back.
“I can’t change the past so I’m focusing on making my future great, I’m done with the whole damage control bullshit,” Beverly says.

Wizkid renews contract with Pepsi for the third time

Newly signed Glo ambassador, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, must be hitting the right notes as world renowned soft drink company Pepsi, has renewed his contract deal for another two years. The Starboy who made the announcement using his social handle is overwhelmed with joy as he is pictured signing the affiliation pact with the soft drink company.
He wrote: “Three years with one of the biggest brands in the world Pepsi! Looking forward to another 2years! Blessings!!”.

Plans to hold 60th Havana on course

Preparations are in top gear for the 60th edition of Havana, the prestigious annual carnival hosted by the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan. Towards this end, G’ENNIE Leisure Inc, the event organisers, are plotting on selling the Havana brand to corporate sponsors.
Mr Akin Olaiya, the CEO of Ambitus, one of Havana’s marketing partners told journalists in Lagos on Wednesday that they are considering how sponsors can gain economically as publicity alone does not bring in sponsors these days.
After a meeting in Surulere, Lagos, which had six agency representatives and the CEO of a popular musical network present, it was agreed that a shot be taken at activating an event that could allow sponsors six weeks of exclusive marketing opportunity pre-Havana finale so that products and services would be successfully marketed by intending sponsors.
“We know that it will be a grand event once we are able to get sponsors,” said Sigma Chief, Loyalist Damilola Oyebayo, expressing confidence in holding

Film maker fights alcohol with Drowning Fish

Felix Olojede has revealed reason behind his intention to rehabilitate those addicted to alcohol and how to shun the act in his latest movie entitled “Drowning Fish”.
The film maker told Sky Entertainment that plans have been concluded to take the movie across rehabilitation centers in Lagos and beyond, adding that as a youth, he had decided to impact positively on the society. “This is why I have come up with this movie. It is mainly to correct and alert the society about the dangers of too much intake of alcohol.
As regards reason behind taking the movie to rehabilitation centers, he said it is to educate and help people who are suffering from alcohol addiction.
From his findings, a large numbers of youths are in rehabilitation homes as a result of drug abuse or alcohol addiction. He promised not relent to in the campaign against alcohol.
He also noted that the movie which was screened live and massively received a large turnout, early this year in whistling wood film and media

My abduction story —Mandator

Reggae artiste, Victor Essiet, popularly known as the Mandators, has opened up on how he was allegedly maltreated by policemen who abducted him for  four days penultimate Thursday  in Akwa Ibom State during his brother’s funeral.
The Mandators, as he is known, commended the media for acting swiftly, forcing the security arm to describe as “abduction what was actually a kidnap”.
Victor told Sky Entertainment that the masked policemen were the same men who purportedly arrested and brutalised him last year. “They trailed me to Akwa Ibom to adopt me the second time, eventually preventing me from paying my last respect to my late brother,” he said.

Again, Maheeda releases raunchy pictures online

Controversial singer, Caroline Sam, otherwise known as Maheeda, has again flooded the  internet with her obscene pictures. As expected, the pictures have gone viral and begun to generate lots of reactions since its release.
The self-acclaimed Nigeria’s goddess of X revealed that she has no regret offering body, especially her private parts, to the public with this new set of raunchy pictures. She also admitted in her comment that she was nasty, sassy and extremely naughty.
The mother of one, however, lashed out at her critics to let her be and also mind their business, while she minds hers.

What I tell men who woo me---Florence Onuma

Nollywood actress, Florence Onuma, is not a new face in the  movie industry.  Though she has not been featuring in movies lately, her contributions to the craft can’t be easily forgotten. The veteran thespian, in this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on her new comedy series, Akpos &  Company, her career and proffers solutions to marriage problems. Excerpts:

You have been in the industry for decades; could you still recall how it started?
I graduated in 1991 from the University of Jos, where I studied Theatre Arts. My husband studied abroad and we got married after school. I had done some stage plays in UniJos during the university days. I would say I started acting before I got married. So, I combined acting with my marriage.

How has life been as a mother and actress?
Honestly, God has been faithful to my family and my career. For me, the stress in the job is what makes it interesting. I’m a hardcore production person and I have never been tired of acting. This zeal might be one of the reasons I am still relevant in the game.

My husband sacrificed his music career for me---Senwele Jesu

Evangelist Bukola Rachael Akinade, popularly known as Senwele Jesu, has become a force to reckon with in the gospel music industry. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the talented artiste, who is also the wife of the assembly pastor of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Lion of Judah, Ibadan, speaks on her recent coronation as the queen of gospel music, fifteen year on stage and 40th birthday, her take on the state of gospel music in Nigeria among other issues. Excerpts:

You recently received the blessings of the Gospel Music Association of Nigeria (GOMAN) president and was crowned as the queen of gospel music. How do you feel about this development?
I am indebted to God for whatever I am today and whatever good you find in me today, He is the reason. I can't ascertain what really prompted such development. I believe he must have been led by the spirit of God.
What is your relationship like with the GOMAN president, Timi Osikoya?

The president is like a father to me and I respect him so much; he usually calls me omooba. I have been one of his hidden disciples in the music industry ever before I became close to him. Whenever he releases an album then, I will go to Gate in Ibadan to purchase the cassette. Though I didn't have a tape to play it, I always played it in my neighbour's room and I learnt a lot from his works.

How have you contributed to the growth of the gospel music association?

P-square, 2Face, D’banj nominated for MAMA Evolution award

Four Nigerian artistes have been nominated for the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) holding on July 18 in Durban City, South Africa.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 10 artistes from Africa include Nigeria’s P-square, 2Face, D’banj and Asa.
Other nominees for the MAMA Evolution award in the category are Anselmo Ralph (Angola), BlackCoffee (South Africa), Chameleone (Uganda), FallyI pupa (DRC), HHP (South Africa) and Samini (Ghana).
Tim Horwood, Channel Director, MTV Base said: “The MAMA “Evolution” award honours established artistes who have made an indelible mark on African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity, and shaped the sound-scope of contemporary Africa.”
NAN also reports that the winner of the Evolution award will be decided jointly by MTV Base and music fans, voting online and via Twitter and Instagram.

DJ Cuppy debunks dating tour manager

Young and ambitious female Disk Jocky, DJ Cuppy has made an announcement to go on an eight-African nation music tour in four weeks. The tour which is tagged DJ Cuppy takes Africa, will begin from her home country Nigeria and it is set to be the pet project of her team.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the tourism ambassador  brought to the fore the inspiration behind the idea. “The tour has always been a dream of mine, apart from being an advocate of Nigeria, it’s also important that this new generation was also representing Africa. There is such a spotlight on our continent and I think that a project like this not only remind many people who we are, but also reminds us of how connected we are as  Africans, being a female Disk Jockey and a tourism ambassador, I feel that it is so important to come up with innovative projects and ambitious ones.
When asked how she was going to handle cross-cultural ideas she said, “for me, it’s all about productivity. Although people generalize Africa, each country is so unique in its own way. Rather, I’m looking forward to discovering new tour sites, meeting new people with an open mind, and we would be working with over eight nations, namely Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Nigeria.

Ayefele’s manager’s 50th birthday begins tomorrow

The 50th birthday of Yinka Ayefele’s general manager, Prince Aderibigbe Adewuyi, will commence tomorrow with a praise night programme at the Christ Apostolic Church, (C.A.C), Gbaremu Centre, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to the manager, popularly known as Prince, the three-day event will gather about 15 families for dinner party at his boss’s event centre, Yinka Ayefele Music Hall on Tuesday, while 100 couples will be hosted at the grand finale of the birthday celebration on Wednesday at the same venue after a thanksgiving service at the Apostolic Church, Elewura, Ibadan, at 11.a.m.

Surulere gets the best out of AMVCA best actor

2014 AMVCA best actor, Tope Tedela, has revealed that he has never played a metro sexual life in a movie in his entire career and performing this role like this in “Surulere” is a departure from anything he has ever done. 
“Surulere” is a romantic comedy movie produced by Mildred Okwo.
The movie focuses on Seun Ajayi’s character-Arinze’s life as an insignificant graduate trainee in a fictional agency, a serial debtor and a desperate young man eager to get ahead.

Sexy Winger expresses delight over acting success

Actress, Oluwadamilola Bankole, popularly known as Sexy Winger, has expressed her gratitude to God for adding another year to her life. She said she had every reason to thank God for the gift of life and swift progress in her acting career, among other things.
Sexy Winger, who celebrated her birthday with friends recently, told Sky Entertainment on Friday that she really had fun following the surprises pulled by her friends and good will messages from her colleagues and esteemed fans.

AfroCandy flaunts boobs, curves to celebrate America's Independence Day

US-based Nollywood actress cum musician, Judith Okpara Mazagwu, popularly known as AfroCandy, is in the news again with what she knows how to do best.

Karen Ighos Rakos delivers baby boy

Winner of Big Brother Africa 2011, Karen Igho Rakos, has final become a mother, just as she put to bed a baby boy in  in the prestigious Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospital, New York, USA.The much anticipated expectant mother who recently expressed her anxiety to behold her baby whom she has been carrying in her womb for about nine month is currently in a joyous mood as she delivered safely.
The actress cuddled her new bundle of joy in her hospital bed wearing a happy face as she thanked God for safe delivery.

'My regret as a Fuji musician'...Adewale Ayuba revealed!

Veteran Nigerian singer, Adewale Ayuba at age 50, has revealed that his only regret is that his music still make waves but he was not reaping the dividend of his works.
The Bonsue fuji cronner noted that since starting music at the age of seven till date, all his album in the market has not brought any amount into his account all thanks to piracy.
According to him, “I am happy that I am a Nigerian. More importantly, I am happy that God gave me the music talent. But the only regret I have is that I started music at a tender age of seven, which means that I have done music all my life, but as I am talking to you now, I do not have an album out there which I can say is generating income for me. I have done many albums, successful ones too, but not one to show that this is the one that has been generating income for me. But every now and then, I see my music selling in town, but no money is coming to me. And this is happening to many musicians here. It is sad that our country allows musicians to be so robbed by pirates.”

Countdown for Omawumi and Tiwa Savage

There are tendencies that music divas, Tiwa Savage and Omawumi are going to have their babies this month (July) as their nine month course winds up.
There are speculations that the songstresses will deliver any moment from now outside the shores of the country.
In anticipation of this development, Omawumi was reported to have moved out of the country since April to Atlanta where she is expected to deliver her second baby.

I never knew I could concieve a baby---Karen Igho

Ex – BBA celebrity, Karen Igho who is heavily pregnant and near delivery already, has opened up that she never knew she would be so blessed to conceive a baby.Still basking in the euphoria of an expectant mother, Karen wrote an emotional letter to her yet unborn baby and shared the emotional letter which she titled “A Love Letter To My Unborn Child" on her Instagram handle.
She wrote: “A Love Letter To My Unborn Child: I write this letter to my unborn child from the depths of my soul. You’ve entered my womb and made my life complete and whole. I never thought I would be chosen for such an awesome task. It is a greater blessing than what I ever could ask. I can almost imagine you in my mind. Beautiful, happy, bouncing, flashing a smile so kind.
Feeling you flutter is a sensation like no other.

Filmhouse Cinemas unveil Fabulous Pizzy as Ibadan ambassador for Terminator movie

These are surely good times for fast rising artiste, Fabulous Pizzy as he has been unveiled by one of the foremost cinema chain providers in Nigeria, Filmhouse Cinemas, as their Ibadan ambassador to promote the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Terminator Genisys, which will be screened worldwide across movie theaters from today.
Pizzy, a pop artiste who has, in the space of two years, risen to become one of the most sought after upcoming musicians in the South West, was said to have been chosen to represent the Filmhouse brand because of this feat.
The manager of Filmhouse Cinema Samonda, Nnamdi Azike, in a chat with Friday Treat, said, “We are proud to be working with Pizzy on this present campaign to promote a massive movie like the Terminator. He has proved to be an artiste to watch and as a premium brand that believes in the support and development of upcoming artistes, we could only help make him a bigger star”.

Waje celebrates mum at 64

Nigerian Glo Ambassador singer, Waje, is in a joyous mood following her excitement of her mother who clocked 64 yesterday, June 30.
The singer prays that her mother lives longer to enjoy the fruit of her labour on her (Waje).
Recall that in a recent interview, Waje disclosed that it was only her mum who stood by her when she got pregnant as a teenager some years ago.

MI Abaga, Ice Prince take over Chocolate City

Information reaching Sky Entertainment a while ago, has revealed that the management of one of the popular record label in Nigeria, Chocolate City has finally confirmed Jude ‘M.I’ Abaga as its new CEO, while Panshak ‘Ice Prince’ Zamani was named the Vice President of the music label.
The changes became necessary after Audu Maikori stepped down as the label boss on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. In April 2015, Maikori had hinted of his resignation in June at an event held in Lagos.
Maikori has congratulated his former Vice, MI Abaga, on his new role.
"The New CEO of @choccitymusic is @MI_Abaga ! Congratulations to a great leader and partner! The New Vice President at Chocolate City Music is @Iceprincezamani ! Congratulations to you my brother!