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Having carved a niche for himself in far away Italy, the act known as Osaro Bevis Agho aka Babibevis is poised to storm the Nigerian music scene. Last week in Lagos, the indigene of Edo State was officially unveiled to the media by his record label, B n B Infinity Records. Commenting, an official of the platform said that Babibevis was the next big thing to happen in the Nigerian music industry: “Today we are here to officially present the next big thing to hit the Nigerian music scene in the person of Osaro Bevis Agho aka Babibevis. His love for music made him return to Nigeria in 2014 to start up his musical career back home. That was when he got signed to B n B Infinity Records and released a single entitled  Swagger , featuring Terry G. The response has been overwhelming. Babibevis is back in Nigeria not only to showcase his talent but to share in the phenomenal benefits the industry has to offer. “Ours is to ensure that he enjoys robust and positive media attention...

By CHUKS EZE Nigerian-born British actor, Ladi Emeruwa, is leading a 17-man cast and crew to Nigeria to deliver the much-awaited stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s popular tragedy and longest play, Hamlet, as part of the ongoing two-year global tour of the troupe tagged:  The Hamlet Globe to Globe Tour. The event, which is scheduled to hold at the Muson Centre, Lagos, on March 5 and 6 respectively is expected to feature three editions namely, the Matinee Performance, which kicks-off at 2:00pm, The Evening Session, which kicks-off at 6:30pm and a repeat the following day at Ladi’s alma matter, St. Saviours’ School, Ikoyi, Lagos. Conceived to mark the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth and increase international understanding of his works, the show debuted at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, on April 23, 2014, and will be replicated in 205 countries around the world. The African debut was held at Algeria’s National Theatre. According to the event promote...

As the countdown to the 2015 general elections gather momentum, fuji music star, Alhaji Sulaimon Alao Adekunle aka Malaika, has released the video for his new track,  Stop The Violence , featuring self styled  Musical Taliban, Oritsefemi, Dude Tetsola and Cashson. Commenting, Makaika, who recently clocked 42 said: “ Stop The Violence  is designed to motivate the youths of Nigeria and advice them to eschew violence and stop killings in the country. They should not allow themselves to be used by politicians as thugs during the forthcoming general elections. I teamed up with Nigerian Rapper, Olamide, Little Kesh, Reminisce and Jahbless for the video.” Commenting on plans for his 42nd birthday, the fuji star who jetted out of the country a couple of days ago continued:  “My birthday this year will not take place in Nigeria. My fans in Dallas; United States, Amsterdam; Holland, and Toronto; Canada are hosting me. The event will be fun. “This plans came...

BY TOSIN AKINOLA Alhaji Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma Wonder, has reacted to claims by Muri Thunder that he disrespected him recently because of his support for Saheed Osupa a while ago when the pair were at loggerheads. Muri Thunder had specifically stated that Pasuma disrespected him by not mentioning his name when Pasuma drew up his list of Top 10 fuji artistes in Nigeria However, in a swift reaction, Pasuma has stated that whatever happened regarding his Top 10 list was not intentional adding that Muri Thunder got it all wrong. “Muri Thunder is somebody I like and cherish so much but saying I  disrespected him by not mentioning his name on my Top 10 fuji artistes list which I unveiled sometime ago is wrong and misleading. “I don't know where they saw or heard that from. Even if I did that, it was unintentional. I don’t have any reason to disrespect him. Everybody knows I don't like trouble. Secondly, talking about disrespecting him because he is supporting Saheed...

Beautiful actress, Angel Ufuoma, recently arrived from New York City after landing the lead role in Tony Abulu's mega blockbuster, Superstar. In a recent interview with tonyogagablog, Angel expressed her happiness that all her hard work and training is finally paying off. And guess what, the music industry based film is expected to parade some of the best music acts in Nigeria including Iyanya, Tekno, May7seven, as well as top comedians like Ay, Ushbebe and Pencil while Angel is expected to lead a star studded Nollywood cast that boasts Rachel Oniga, Beverly Naya, Tina Amuziam, Jide Kosoko, Hafeez Oyetoro and Toyin Aimakhu. Meanwhile, Angel recently participated as a special guest at an audition for the search for a talented young Nigerian vocalist for Superstar . She was quite elated that Nigeria has a lot of talent to present, some of whom have been invited to participate in the movie. Superstar will be presented to mainstream US theatres, British theatres and distribute...

The Season 5 of Nigerian Idol  will hit airwaves today, Sunday, March 1, on both terrestrial and satellite TV stations across the nation. Millions of viewers and fans of the family-oriented talent-hunt show will be afforded the opportunity to watch mind-blowing performances from the country’s pool of talented music talents who participated at numerous auditions held across the country recently. On today’s episode, prepare to see the thrilling Ibadan auditions where a five-year old boy left the judges spell bound by his dance performance, as well as a motorbike rider who has taken his profession to another level. “With all the drama, entertainment and excitement that Ibadan offered, it is credible enough to say that Ibadan does have some outstanding acts to showcase which I am sure viewers will be pleased to see this Sunday. “All I can say Nigerians should look forward to this Sunday is creativity and originality at their best level,” said Kate Henshaw, one of the judges....

Fast rising gospel artiste, Josh Ajakaye, is set to launch his debut album entitled   The Bread Winner ,  today, Sunday February 22, and Pastor Ighodalo of The Shepherd’s Flock Church, Lagos, will chair the occasion which is expected to attract the crème de la crème of the gospel music scene in Nigeria. According to him, the lunch will bring together the finest most prominent and distinguished personalities in the music industry in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. And guess what, Pastor Ighodalo of The Shepherd’s Flock Church will chair the event. “It is going to be the biggest gospel event of the year. Expected are top Nigerian pastors who will light up the  Josh Ajakaye album launch. It will also include the unveiling of my record label, Cedertone Concept Entertainment. “Red Carpet starts at 3pm and event proper begins at 4pm. Event venue is The Shepherd’s Flock Church, off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.   Chief Launcher is Pastor ...

The Aremo of fuji music, Muri Thunder, has sensationally declared that Pasuma Wonder is out to destroy his career for taking sides with Saheed Osupa during the recent crisis that rocked fujidom. In a chat with tonyogagablog,  the fuji star, who a while ago released a brand new album entitled There Is God said: “Pasuma is angry with me for making peace with Saheed Osupa. And to show this he disrespected me by listing 10 top Fiji stars in Nigeria without mentioning my name. And so I responded with a video entitled Warning , which is currently making waves. The objective is to send a clear warning to him that he cannot mess with me just like that because I have paid my dues in the industry. “If the late Barrister, who founded and established fuji music could anoint me Aremo , which means ‘heir apparent’ to the ultimate fuji throne, who is Pasuma to mess with me. I have since put the experience behind me and moved ahead,” the singer said. Meanwhile, the video of There Is God ...

 The princess of Edo Swagger has come to take over Lagos.  Born to a Benin prince in the ancient city, Princess ..... aka. Baby J grew up listening to, and loving music from a very tender age.  The well travelled singer has been singing and performing for many years now, culminating in the production of several compilation audio and video CDs including ... Now she has come to pitch her tent in Lagos, where she believes is the entertainment capital of Nigeria.  She says she has great admiration for celebrities like Omotola, Genevieve Tonto Dikeh and so on and wishes to one day collaborate with them in the future.