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Glo Ambassador and Nigerian music star, Sammie Okposo, has bared his mind on the crisis rocking the music industry in Nigeria against the backdrop of the face-off between BON and COSON. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, the multiple award winning singer declared: “I believe in the growth and advancement of the Nigerian entertainment industry. I also believe that artistes should be paid royalties for their works. That’s what informed my becoming a member of COSON. All the media houses in Nigeria and COSON have to sit together and forge a way out of the storm by finding a lasting solution. According to him: “We must understand the importance of COSON regarding the growth and welfare of the Nigerian artiste but at the same time, we cannot undermine the role of media houses in the propagation and promotion of the Nigerian brand of music and artistes.” Calling on BON DG to obey time tested world standard best practices, he said radio and TV stations in Nigeria do not have a...

For the first time in barely over a decade, Femi Kuti has a chance to put Nigeria on the world music map consequent of his forth Grammy nomination. When the announcement was made last week, it indeed called for an occasion to pop champagne. But will he bring back the award? That's the question on the lips of everyone as word hit town last week that the first son of late afro beat icon, Fela, had secured his forth Grammy nomination. His 2013 album No Place For My Dream, was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Awards in the Best World Music Album category alongside Indian musician, Ravi Shankar, French group Gipsy Kings and South African group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. If I were in his shoes I'd probably be getting a feeling of de ja vouz by now having failed to clinch the award thrice. But it is also pertinent to note that awards are not the best parameters for judging creativity musically. However is it not ironic that his late dad who ‘created’ the genre never got a Grammy nominatio...

After a long wait, fans of Queen of Love, Azeezat, have something to smile about. The Queen of Love has dropped a sizzling video, a remake for her single Love Without Language. Commenting on the release of the video which was directed Oludare, Azeezat told Superbassnaija that she was really excited: “This is a special moment for me,” Azeezat told Superbassnaija over the weekend, “this video is hot and is already trending on social media. Love Without Language is hot and banging!” This is Azeezat's third video this year. She had earlier released My Valentine in January, Love Without Language (1st video) in February, and now the remake video For Love Without Language. DOWNLOAD

He died do to kidney failure he had been battling with for a couple of years. He died at Ilogbo medical centre Ijanikin. More details shortly. 

Music producer and singer, OJB has had a successful kidney transplant in far away India and should be home soon. OJB, who left Nigeria for India a while ago for his surgery in India after months of painful dialysis is not only on his feet but is fast recuperating. “OJB is hale and hearty. As I speak to you he has successfully undergone surgery and the transplant was successful. He should be back home soon,” a close source told Skoops. ”He is very grateful to Nigerians for standing by him and so he is thanking all Nigerians for their prayers and good wishes. He should be home very soon,” the source added

These are definitely not happy times for flutist, Tee Mak Omatsola Iseli. Early Wednesday morning, his home, located in Isolo, Lagos, was gutted by fire while he was on a business trip in the nation’s capital, Abuja. According to the flutist, he was shocked when he received news Wednesday morning that his home had been reduced to ashes following a power surge after a power outage. “Trouble began after the lights were restored. There was a sudden power surge which resulted in a fire. It was so bad it burnt all my electronics, documents and files; it consumed my entire house. I am totally devastated! I lost property worth millions of naira. Even the roof was entirely burnt,” Tee Mak told Skoops in a telephone chat confirming the incidence.

Says: Even Dangote is an aboki From humble beginnings in Jos, Plateau State, Chocolate City sign on, Ice Prince (Panshak Zamani), has grown to be one of the hottest and most respected rappers in the country. Thanks to his victory at Hennessey Artistry 2009 where he came tops. And while it may all look rosy on the outside, Ice Prince has revealed that it’s not been easy street all his life stating that just like any kid on the streets, he’s had his own fair share of ups and downs and so fans should not be carried away by the glitz and glamour which has become his trade mark today. Though born to upper middle class parents, the Oleku singer insists he was not born with a silver spoon though he says he and his siblings had all they desired. That was until his soldier dad passed on in 1999 and life took a sudden dramatic turn! “I wasn’t born with a silver spoon,” Ice Prince told SB Weekend in an exclusive chat, backstage, during the eighth edition of Julius Agwu’s comedy show, Crack Ya R...

Sunny Ade’s granddaughter, Cybil Sparkle, has gone the way of Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus. She recently stripped down to her birthday suit for a photo shoot and the pictures are currently trending on the internet. “The pictures are hot! Cybil takes off every piece of clothing and poses in various sexy positions. This is just crazy! Why did she have to do it? After all, she is the granddaughter of one of Nigeria’s most successful juju musicians, King Sunny Ade,” a source said. According to another source who spoke to superbassnaija: “The move is not unconnected to her music career. Probably she believes that once the pictures are trending, it would be smooth sail for her music career.”    Cybil who is in her mid 20s is currently staying with her white lover who is in his early 60s at Takwa Bay and sources say he personally encouraged her to go nude! Meanwhile, speculation is rife that the move is not unconnected with her career dreams of breaking into the Nigerian music indu...

JOINS FAMILY FOR FATHER IN-LAW’S 70TH  BIRTHDAY Unstoppable  gospel singer, Aity Dennis, lit up New York City with her performance over the weekend as her third US tour which kicked-off in Portland, Oregon, hit New York. Aity, who is on tour with her baby, Kasemfon performed at New Covenant Dominion Cathedral, Bronx, New York, on Saturday. In a telephone chat with The Entertainer an excited Aity said: “The response has been overwhelming. I never knew I had so many fans out here. I am billed to play in a couple of other cities including Washington DC in the coming weeks.” Meanwhile, she joined family members to celebrate the 70 th  birthday of her father in-law in the US last week flanked by her husband, Dr. Dennis Inyang in a ceremony that attracted family, friends and well wishers. Aity is a passionate about using music as a tool for spiritual and national rebirth. She has released 10 albums to date and won several awards.  She has performed alongside star...

 ‘MEN FIND ME IRRESISTIBLE’  The first thing that strikes you about Rita Ayim is her size. At less than a foot tall, she is nothing short of a micro midget! And guess what, in spite of her pint size; she has a gargantuan dream. She wants to be an international dancer cum comedian! Last weekend, Rita held guests spell bound with her performance after she gate crashed into the Julius Agwu’s Crack Ya Ribs comedy show held at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Guests were blown away in the sold out show as they stood on their seats to catch a glimpse of Rita who took to the stage and thrilled with jokes and a high dose of Azonto dance steps. In fact, so diminutive was Rita that Agwu instructed the engineers to switch off the smoke machine so people could see the wonder on stage. As I made my way to hook up with her after her performance, I was still dazed and in awe at the little package that had held the entire venue spellbound. Obviously realizing that I was gaping at her, she had fired...

*WINS BEST ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR REPORTER 2013 *HONOURED BY GBEDU AWARDS CHIOMA OBIKWELU & NONYE NKWOCHA  Reporter, blogger, versatile writer and afro beat artiste, Tony Ogaga Erhariefe, has emerged the Best Entertainment Reporter of The Year , courtesy Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards 2013 , which was held at 10 Degrees Event Cenre, Oregun, Lagos. Receiving the award, the journalist thanked the organizers, declaring that the award would spur him to work even harder: “I want to thank the organizers of the awards. I am encouraged to strive even harder. I am dedicating this award to my wife and all my readers out there including my critics. Here’s saying a big thank you, ” he said. Meanwhile, on Saturday, August 17, the reporter, who has logged 10 years in the industry, was hosted by the organizers of Gbedu Awards, alongside music veteran, Mike Okri on the platforms monthly awards series. Erhariefe began his career as a trainee journalist in the early 2000s under the tute...

The last time first time I met her was at Wole Oni’s studio. I had just interviewed Oni when this chocolate skinned beauty clutching a flute strolled in. Before I could say Jackie Robinson I was interviewing her. That was over a year ago. Last week, I ran into her again and realized that in the short space of a year, a lot had happened in her career including playing major gigs and sharing the stage with top musicians and recording a couple of collabos. In this interview with The Entertainer, the act popularly known as Ebele the flutist, who says she has found joy and fulfillment playing the flute spoke on her music and why she has fallen for the flute. Excerpts: Wole Oni has been producing your songs. What’s it like working with him? Wow! It’s nice and exciting because he has that touch which I want; he can interpret my sound. I am an instrumentalist who doubles as a singer so I needed someone who could interpret my sound. He fitted into that mould so well I featured him on a ...