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What has Don Jazzy done with Reekado Banks’ ‘Spotlight’? While Reekado Banks seems like an even clearer copy of Wande and Wizkid, his first body of work has a major issue. On some of his songs, Reekado is sounding like Wizkid Top positions in Yoruba music influenced pop are taken. Wande Coal brought the sub-genre to the Nigerian audience. Wizkid took it to Africa and, slowly, beyond the continent. Everyone else is condemned to working on a smaller scale. The folks who want to do something else have to ransack genres other than fuji and juju. Prime example is Terry Apala , who is doing new things with apala. Adekunle Gold is perpetuating the tradition without overt nods to pop commercialism. Orezi who is like the two W-men, as I wrote months back, is still not as popular as his hit songs. With Reekado Banks being an even more clearer copy of Wande and Wizkid, it seemed certain that a body of work might be an issue. And so it is on his debut album Spotlight . On some songs, ...

At this rate we'll be seeing more endorsement deals being signed than albums being released, and that's not why we are here. Korede Bello renews endorsement deal with Woodin. You, yes you Nigerian brand. Just stop what you are doing. Stop right now. Stop giving our Nigerian musicians money. Stop right now. Just stop. I will tell you why in a bit but stop first. You are part of what is wrong with our music industry. You are part of those that don’t want this industry to really grow. Okay maybe not all musicians. I take that part back. Maybe give a bit to those who have achieved something musically. Those who have a body of work that is worthy of critique. But don’t give money to each and every musician that knows what the inside of a recording studio looks like. Stop it. Stop giving every Tom, Dick and obscure singer an endorsement deal. Stop giving them money to come for your end of year party. Stop organising brand promotion events, calling them concerts and invi...

A 20-year-old teacher, Lekan Eniolobo, was yesterday arraigned before Magistrate B. O. Osunsanmi of an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old girl (names withheld). The accused was alleged to have inserted his penis into the mouth of the girl. Eniolobo was alleged to have committed the offence on October 21 at Ayodele Shitta Street, Isheri Osun, Lagos. The suspect, who pleaded not guilty, is standing a count charge of assault. According to the prosecutor, Inspector S. Imhonwa, the offence committed was punishable under Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The magistrate granted him N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until January 12, 2017 for DPP’s advice.

A 50-year-old man, Fatai Busari, has been remanded in prison for allegedly causing the death of his 48-year-old concubine, Sadiat Adejuwon, during sex. The Punch reports that Busari had taken a herbal aphrodisiac before proceeding to have sex with Adejuwon. The matter was taken to an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Ibadan on Tuesday, November 1 and Busari was arraigned on a one- count charge of causing death. The prosecutor, Cpl. Salewa Hammed, told the court that Busari on October 10, at about 3.00p.m. at Asaka area, Ibadan, unlawfully caused the death of one Sadiat Adejuwon. Hammed said the death of Adejuwon happened while Busari was having carnal knowledge of her in his house. He said: “Busari and the deceased woman worked as casual workers cleaning the street and they were dating. On the fateful day, Busari drank herbal concoction to boost his manhood before sleeping with her. It was afterwards that he realised that something was amiss when he noticed blood flow...

Nigerian entertainment is projected to generate billions of naira in revenue Global auditing firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has confirmed what many in the Nigerian music industry have been saying for a couple of years now: Nigerian entertainment – music- in particular is able to generate billions of naira in revenue and create a prosperous ripple effect on our economy. In their 2016-2020 Entertainment and Media Outlook, PwC notes that the previous half decade has seen unprecedented growth, and predicts that the next four years will even be more momentous for the music industry. According to the report, the Nigerian music industry was worth $40 million (N11 billion) in 2011 and $47 million (N14 billion) in 2015. By 2020 this figure is expected to double to $86 million (N27 billion). This growth is as a result of the explosion of digital distribution of music that has reduced traditional piracy – the Alaba cartel that has held the industry back for so long. ‘Nigeria’s total music rev...

Iyanya pose for a photograph with Iyanya during his stay with MMMG. Credit: IG 2008 Project Fame West Africa winner, Iyanya recently confirmed his switch from his co-owned record label, Made Men Music Group (MMMG) to Don Jazzy ‘s Mavin Records. Despite that, Nigerians seem to have forgotten Iyanya’s previous reign as they now believe his ex-label mate Tekno is presently more talented. This time, we’re not the one judging. See for yourself. Commented on Thenet.ng 's public post app-facebook Fasakin Kemisola What makes u special than tekno?I no gbadun dis iyanyan right from time...pride goes before destruction... Olodo Like · 12 hours ago Commented on Thenet.ng 's public post app-facebook Mercy Akubuiro Tekno is 110percent better than you iyanya. Olodo is your middle name Like · 3 · 12 hours ago Commented on Thenet.ng 's public post app-facebook Oginni Abiodun Abosed e Sure tekno is good more than you in anyways Like · 2 Replies · 4 · 19 hours ago Co...

The Mavin crew now have a new member, but is he the biggest of them all? New Mavin signee, Iyanya , who was already an A-list artiste himself might pose some competition for older members of the team, as he’s a well-known hitmaker. While some are of the opinion that he’s currently the biggest artiste on the label right now, others insist Tiwa Savage is way bigger and more recognised than he is. Do you think Iyanya’s presence might pose a threat for the career of some of the crew members? Is he the biggest artiste on the team now? Who is the biggest crew member right now?