Lagos are you ready?!
Renowned concert organizers, Flytime Promotions are bringing you “OLAMIDE LIVE” on the 3rd day of the 2018 Flytime Music Festival.
Multiple award-winning hit maker, “Street King” and YBNL boss, Olamide is set to bring Lagos to a standstill this festive season, as he will be performing live on the final day of the Flytime Music Festival. The “Motigbana” crooner will be shutting down the stage alongside his YBNL army and a spectacular line up of Nigeria’s music industry heavyweights.
Known for his energetic performances, “Baddo” promises to leave his fans spellbound as he takes them on a tasteful musical journey with live performances of his chart-topping anthems.
The rapper has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian music industry by sticking to his craft and consistently jamming the airwaves with indigenous sounds.
This event will be happening live at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on the 23rd of December 2018.
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EMG Entertainment Frontline act and label boss truly cant stop giving us something to listen to on a daily.
After the successful wave of his last single "Confirm It" featuring Solid Star, this time, "Expensive" teams up with Olamide Badoo himself and Zoro to deliver this new tune titled IFUNANYA.
Get familiar with this song by downloading below.
YBNL boss Olamide has joined forces with the Starboy CEO WizKid to present this lit jam titled Kana.
Kana collaboration by WizKid and Olamide was coming sequel to the release of Confirm which was released few years back here we have another monstrous number which you wouldn’t want to miss. Take a listen below:
In a press statement released by the organizers of the Headies, Smooth Promotions, on Friday, April 13, 2018 "the awards academy released the list after short listing thousands of entries submitted in the year under review (from July 2016 - December 2017)."
In the 12th edition of the Headies, there are over 25 categories and 77 nominees. Nigerian pop superstar Davido leads with six nominations. Singer Simi, Wizkid and rapper Olamide follow with five nominations each.
There are new categories in this year's award ceremony. They are 'The Viewer's Choice Award', 'Best Performer' and a special category to recognize the efforts of brands that have supported the entertainment industry for the past 3 years.
The 12th edition of The Headies will hold on May 5, 2018 at Eko Hotel & Suites while the nominees party will happen in Abuja on April 28, 2018.
No information has been released on this year's host.
See the full list of nominee below;
12th HEADIES EDITION NOMINEE LIST: YEAR IN REVIEW
(JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2017)
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RECORDING (THAT MEETS THE JUDGES REQUIREMENTS OF EXCELLENCE; SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RENDITION) BY AN ARTISTE OR GROUP IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. BUTTERFLIES – OMAWUMI
2. HALLELUYAH - FUNBI
3. PONMILE – REMINISCE
4. HEAVEN – BANKY W
5. JOROMI - SIMI
BEST POP SINGLE
A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST POP SINGLE IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).
1. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN
2. ALL OVER – TIWA SAVAGE
3. YEBA – KISS DANIEL
4. ISKABA – WANDE COAL AND DJ TUNEZ
5. IF– DAVIDO
6. FIA – DAVIDO
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING THE MOST ACCLAIMED SONG OR ALBUM IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. (FALL, MAMA) KIDOMINANT
2. (ISKABA, MALO) SPELLZ
3. (IF, RARA) TEKNO
4. (MARADONA, COME CLOSER) SARZ
5. YAWA, VIRTUOUS WOMAN- MASTER KRAFT
BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).
1. LOVE YOU DIE – PATORANKING FT. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ
2. DANCE - TIMAYA FT. RUDEBOY
3. HOLY HOLY - 2BABA
4. ROCK YOUR BODY - BURNA BOY
5. COME CLOSER – WIZKID
6. SOFA – KISS DANIEL
BEST RAP ALBUM
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ALBUM BY A RAP ARTISTE OR GROUP IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. 27 - FALZ
2. TRIP TO THE SOUTH – ERIGGA
3. EL HADJ – REMINISCE
4. THE PLAYMAKER – PHYNO
5. THE GLORY – OLAMIDE
6. ROSE - AQ
BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B/POP ALBUM IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).
1. SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER SIDE – WIZKID
2. TIMELESS - OMAWUMI
3. SIMISOLA – SIMI
4. GOLD – ADEKUNLE GOLD
5. IJELE THE TRAVELLER - FLAVOR
6. THIS IS ME - NINIOLA
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST CONCEPTUALIST, BEST DIRECTED AND MOST EXCITING VIDEO IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW. THIS AWARD GOES TO THE VIDEO DIRECTOR.
1. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID (MEJI ALABI)
2. FOCUS- HUMBLE SMITH (CLARENCE PETERS)
3. COME CLOSER – WIZKID (DAPS)
4. BEEN CALLING – MALEEK BERRY (MEJI ALABI)
5. YOLO – SEYI SHAY (MEJI ALABI)
6. LIKE DAT – DAVIDO (DAPS)
BEST R&B SINGLE
A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B SINGLE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).
1. TONIGHT – NONSO AMADI
2. FOLASHADE – PRAIZ
3. LET ME KNOW - MALEEK BERRY
4. ROMEO & JULIET - JOHHNY DRILLE
5. LOVE YOU BABY - BANKY W
6. SMILE FOR ME - SIMI
BEST COLLABO
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B, POP OR HIP-HOP COLLABORATIVE TRACK (INCLUDING CAMEOS).
1. MA LO – TIWA SAVAGE FT WIZKID
2. TEMPER REMIX – SKALES FT BURNA BOY
3. JUICE – YCEE FT MALEEK BERRY
4. NO FORGET - ADEKUNLE GOLD FT. SIMI
5. COME CLOSER - WIZKID FT. DRAKE
BEST RAP SINGLE
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR A SINGLE (RELEASED ON-AIR) RECORDING OF A RAP SONG.
1. YOU RAPPERS SHOULD FIX UP YOUR LIVES – MI
2. SOMETHING LITE – FALZ FT YCEE
3. LINK UP - PHYNO FT. BURNA BOY, M.I.
4. UP TO YOU - SDC FT FUNBI
5. ME VERSUS ME - ICE PRINCE
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE SINGLE MALE ARTISTE WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERFORMANCE ON A SINGLE SONG OR ALBUM.
1. PERFECT WOMAN - FAZE
2. FOLASHADE - PRAIZ
3. ROMEO & JULIET - JOHNNY DRILLE
4. TONIGHT - NONSO AMADI
5. LOVE YOU BABY - BANKY W
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE SINGLE FEMALE ARTISTE WITH MOST OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERFORMANCES ON A SINGLE SONG OR ALBUM.
1. IN THE AIR - WAJE
2. GONE FOR GOOD - SIMI
3. JOWO - ARAMIDE
4. SARO - NINIOLA
5. WHERE’S THE LOVE - NIYOLA FT. ADEKUNLE GOLD
6. BUTTERFLIES - OMAWUNMI
NEXT RATED
THIS CATEGORY IS A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE MOST PROMISING ACT IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. MALEEK BERRY
2. MAYORKUN
3. DICE AILES
4. JOHNNY DRILLE
5. ZORO
HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEW ARTISTE WITH A DEBUT ALBUM ADJUDGED TO BE OUTSTANDING IN TERMS OF ARTISTIC QUALITY AND IMPACT WITHIN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. NINIOLA
2. ADEKUNLE GOLD
3. MR. EAZI
4. REEKADO BANKS
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE RAP ARTISTE WITH THE BEST LYRICAL DEPTH AND PERFORMANCE ON A SINGLE SONG OR ALBUM.
1. YOU RAPPERS SHOULD FIX UP YOUR LIVES - MI
2. POLITICAL SCIENCE - AQ
3. LIQUOR NIGHT - BOOGEY
4. INDUSTRY NITE - ERIGGA
BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE ARTISTE WHOSE SONGS ARE INSPIRED BY THE STREETS. SUCH SONG SHOULD CAPTAIN LINGUA, WHICH MAY ALSO BE ORIGINATED BY THE ARTISTE AND POPULAR ON THE STREET.
1. PENALTY - SMALL DOCTOR
2. WO - OLAMIDE
3. SAI BABA - CDQ
4. SHEPETERI - IDOWEST FT. DAMMY KRANE, SLIM CASE
5. PASS THE AGBARA - SKUKI
6. LEGBEGBE - MR REAL FT. IDOWEST, KELVIN CHUKS, OBADICE
BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE ARTISTE WHOSE SONGS REFLECT ANY FORM OR STYLE OF MUSIC WHICH FALLS OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM OF RECENT OR PAST POPULAR MUSICAL TRENDS.
1. MONEY - ADEKUNLE GOLD
2. RADIO - NONSO AMADI
3. ROMEO & JULIET - JOHNNY DRILLE
4. PONMILE - REMINISCE
5. FUN MI LOWO MI - ARAMIDE FT. SOUND SULTAN & KOKER
6. LAGOS BARBIE - BANTU
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ALBUM (SOLO OR GROUP) IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW, THAT MEETS JUDGES’ REQUIREMENTS OF EXCELLENCE (SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RENDITION AND IMPACT).
1. SIMISOLA - SIMI
2. GOLD - ADEKUNLE GOLD
3. KLITORIS - BRYMO
4. IJELE THE TRAVELER - FLAVOUR
5. SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER SIDE - WIZKID
6. THE PLAYMAKER – PHYNO
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
MOST CRITICALLY AND COMMERCIALLY ADJUDGED ARTISTE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW. OVERALL MOST SUCCESSFUL ARTISTE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. DAVIDO
2. WIZKID
3. OLAMIDE
4. SIMI
5. TIWA SAVAGE
SONG OF THE YEAR
A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE MOST POPULAR SONG IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. PENALTY – SMALL DOCTOR
2. WO – OLAMIDE
3. IF- DAVIDO
4. YEBA – KISS DANIEL
5. MAD OVER YOU – RUNTOWN
6. FIA – DAVIDO
AFRICAN ARTISTE
A NON-NIGERIAN AWARD CATEGORY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OR GROUP WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT, IMPACT AND INFILTRATION INTO THE NIGERIAN MUSIC SCENE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. SARKODIE
2. CASSPER NYOVEST
3. NASTY C
4. SAUTI SOL
5. VANESSA MDEE
HEADIES’ VIEWER’S CHOICE
A VOTING CATEGORY TO AWARD THE FAN’S FAVOURITE ARTISTE WITH THE MOST DIGITAL TRACTIONS (DOWNLOADS, VIEWS, STREAMS) IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.
1. COME CLOSER- WIZKID
2. IF- DAVIDO
3. WO -OLAMIDE
4. MAD OVER YOU - RUNTOWN
5. YEBA- KISS DANIEL
6. YAWA -TEKNO
INDUSTRY BRAND SUPPORTER
THIS IS TO SAY THANK YOU TO BRANDS THAT HAVE MADE THE MOST IMPACT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. AN AWARD TO RECOGNIZE BRANDS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THE INDUSTRY AT A TIME WHEN OPPORTUNITIES ARE SCARCE
1. MTN
2. PEPSI
3. GLO
4. HENNESSY
5. FIRS
6. NIGERIA BREWERIES
7. LAGOS STATE
BEST PERFORMER
A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE ARTISTES WHOSE STAGECRAFT, SHOWMANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE ROUTINES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY CONCEPTUALIZED AND EXECUTED IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW WITH CONSIDERATION OF LIVE PERFORMANCES.
1. FLAVOUR
2. FALZ
3. M.I.
4. 2BABA
5. YEMI ALADE
6. TIWA SAVAGE
ROOKIE:
KIDI
AIR BOY
TENI
JUNIOR BOY
PERUZZI
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
KAFFY
HALL OF FAME
CHRIS UBOSI
If you’re familiar with Nigerian music, you’ll have noticed there is a long history of being able to make a hit musically when you have a good dance step to infuse into your song.
This trick or perhaps recipe goes back to the days of the popular hit song by Olu Maintain called ‘Yahoozee’. I remember busting some sleek moves with my classmates back in secondary school anytime the jam comes up during our school social events. ‘Yahoozee’ was that huge, mostly because of the dance steps. You had to raise your head to a certain angle while rhythmically thrusting your hands in the air with fingers pointed upwards. And maybe raising one leg at a time to a comfortable angle. That was ‘Yahoozee’ in full display, it wasn’t just a song or a vibe, there was a special dance for it.
That recipe has not changed by any means. You’ll certainly remember Iyanya’s ‘Kukere’ backed by a good deal of waist shaking and feet stamping. Fast forward to the viral ‘Dab’ & ‘One Corner’ etc.
So there is this not so new dance move called ‘Shaku Shaku’. The movement is crazy to say the least and it’s literally very hot on the streets, pub houses and clubs. The ‘Shaku Shaku’ trend began sometime in the last quarter of 2017 thanks to songs like ‘WO’ which helped to push the trend. Now in 2018 ‘Shaku Shaku’ is a full craze one you may even need a tutorial to learn if you care.
Every young Nigerian who is socially ‘woke’ knows about this viral dance steps. Some can pull it off effortlessly while others just suck at it. Our dear celebrities have kept the fun going as they try to outdo one another doing the ‘Shaku Shaku’ thing. This is were I get to call some names – DJ Cuppy, her moves as far as this dance is concerned screams ‘ajebutter’, you could see it in her steps. Self styled street king Olamide tries a good deal on this one. However, the best celebrity ‘Shaku Shaku’ stepper has to be Alaga Ibile Reminisce, mans got dem leg work on point.
A flashback to 2016, this was a typical year when mid tempo jams qualified to become instant hit songs, we had ‘Pana’, ‘Leg Over’, ‘Mama’ by Kiss Daniel. 2017 was christened the year of the ‘Pon Pon’ sound with mad songs like ‘IF’, ‘Gaaga Shuffle’, ‘Mama’, ruling the airwaves and the list goes on. As this year continues to unfold it seems like we will see more of ‘Shaku Shaku’ as a major theme for songs being made during the course of the year.
Already, trendsetter Olamide has drawn the first blood with his now buzzing song ‘Science Student’. Reminisce has ‘Problem’ while D’banj just put out ‘Issa Banger’. All the listed songs above have the ‘Shaku Shaku’ theme, meaning you can pull the exact dance steps to go with these songs.
As far as speculation goes, we can argue that ‘Shaku Shaku’ is quickly edging out whatsoever is left of the ‘Pon Pon’ sound. Pretty soon it would become the template for any artist who wants to create an acceptable song or better still a smash hit. At this point I’m trying to do my own moves to Mr Real’s ‘Legbegbe’.
How Do You Dance ‘Shaku Shaku’?
It would be pointless to talk about ‘Shaku Shaku’ if we don’t mention how to dance or make the moves.
First of all make sure you’re listening to a song that goes well will the ‘Shaku Shaku’.
The dance begins with the dancer standing legs astride. Then a false or unfinished ‘leg over’ move is made to the right and to the left with hands slightly crossed. The upper trunk of the body moves slightly in rhythm in either direction of the leg work. This false ‘leg over’ mark is done at least three times on either legs before making this hand movement like you’re pulling a generator cord. You take a quick squat once or twice while pulling out either legs and then rising up. Continue above routine.
The Nigerian entertainment industry enjoyed good music from greenhorns and big shots in the music making craft in 2017.
With the success the music industry recorded in 2017, here is a list of some artistes worth watching out for in 2018 because they are on a conscious mission to continue ruling the music space. We should expect them to cause some excitement in the entertainment industry in the year 2018.
Wizkid
Indisputably, 2017 was a phenomenal year for reigning pop star, Wizkid, aka ‘Wizlion’, as he is fondly called. From the success of his hit songs including ‘Manya’, ‘Come Closer’, ‘Daddy Yo’ among others and the countless African cum international awards he bagged, it is naturally expected that he won’t be resting on his oars because he is on a conscious mission to remain the reigning king of pop in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
Recall that at the last Headies awards, he boasted that the world had not seen the best of him, promising to continue ruling the music space both locally and internationally, and he did so in 2017. But will he continue to rule in 2018? Showtime’s investigation revealed that the ‘Daddy Yo’ crooner is currently strategizing on how to shock his fans and music lovers beyond words in the first quarter of 2018.
What he has up his sleeves we can’t tell for now but Showtime can tell you for free he has a lot of surprises for his fans and lovers of good music as he is bent on maintaining his position as king of Nigerian pop music.
Davido
After crowning a successful 2017 with his 30 Billion concert which has continued to be the talk of the town both locally and internationally, no doubt, pop singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, will be scheming on how to stupefy his fans by bringing his best on board in 2018. Being one of the hottest Nigerian artists in 2017, plus the melodramatic surprises he dazzled with, Showtime strongly believes he will continue to dominate and drop chart topping songs in 2018, a good reason to watch out for him.
Olamide
With his hit song, ‘Wo’, off his ‘Lagos Na Wah’ album and the success of his sold out concert, OLIC4, YBNL henchman, Olamide continues to rule as king of the streets and trust me he is not ready to abdicate for any other artiste. Though Showtime believes his Lagos Na Wah album wasn’t impressive, but his ‘Wo’ single is enough to get him on this list of artistes to watch in 2018.
Maleek Berry
With his EP dropping anytime from now, multi-talented producer/singer, Maleek Berry, is on Showtime’s spotlight like never before. How he courted spotlight in 2017 was so simple; his hit songs ‘Eko Miami’, ‘Been Calling’ among other collaborative musical efforts earned him a comfortable spot on the Nigerian music scene in 2017 and he is sure on the rise as he is set to take on the music space by storm in 2018.
Mayorkun
When his debut single, ‘Eleko’, which has since become a street anthem, was released in 2016 nobody would have thought that Mayorkun’s fortune on the Nigerian music space would sky-rocket at the speed it did. With subsequent singles such as ‘Sade’, ‘Mama’ and lately ‘Che Che’, coupled with the debut of his concert ‘Mayor of Lagos, he has indeed proved he is equipped with musical arsenal formidable enough to dominate the music scene in 2018, and of course, the Eagle eye of music pundits, critics and fans are seriously watching.
Simi
Besides being divinely blessed with a velvety voice that delivers musical justice to any tune she jumps on, X3M sensation, Simi, crawled her way into the hearts of fans and lovers of good music with her music in 2017. The release of her album, debut concert, stellar stage performances at top industry shows, and interesting music videos, were proofs this diva is worth watching. Without an iota of sentiment, her singles and their videos were a back to back hit which is why Showtime believes 2018 will not be an exception.
Toby Grey
Grey Nation lead act, Toby Grey, has been all about setting a standard never seen in the history of Nigerian music. With a few singles and videos to her credit, she is set to stamp her feet on the music space and put some female colleagues of hers on their toes. In a chat with Showtime, she gave a hint on why she should be watched in 2018. “2018 has already started on a positive note and a positive vibe so I’d just say to my fans that I plan on pushing boundaries this year. I’m not going to be predictable, as I’ve never been; I’m going to be working with local and international artistes and so would be releasing a body of work before the end of the year, so Grey Soldiers, expect greatness”, she said.
Reekado Banks
Going by word on the streets and Showtime’s meticulous observation and investigation all through 2017, Mavin Records music act, Ayoleyi Hanniel, better known as Reekado Banks is definitely one Nigerian artiste to be on the lookout for in 2018. It has been said that the youngster is rather too talented to be limited at Mavin Records. Over time, music pundits opined that with the way he dazzled with entertainment panache in 2017, if only he can part ways with Mavin Records, then he would be free to soar musically as expected of him.
Kiss Daniel
Some might be tempted to argue that because he is currently neck deep in a contract breach saga with his former label, ‘G-Worldwide, which he recently dumped to float his own, FLYBOI INC, 2017 was a bad one for Kiss Daniel; but such is not the case for the ‘Yeba’ crooner. Though he is yet to debut with his own concert like Mayorkun, Adekunle Gold, Falz, Simi, among others, he is currently rated among top ten artistes who will give fans reasons to ask for more musically in 2018. The music space is yet to savour enough of his songs, ‘Yeba’, ‘Mama’, ‘Sofa’, ‘Kilamiti’, so why won’t he be on the list of artistes to watch out for in 2018? Trust me; the talented singer may be locking horns with Tekno, Runtown, and others for supremacy in 2018.
Falz
This chart would be incomplete without mentioning the ‘Bahd’ guy himself, Falz, who bristled with power and purpose in 2017, ending it with his debut concert ‘The Falz Experience’. Since he broke into limelight with his unique kind of rap music, he hasn’t failed to continue living up to expectation with good music which is one out of many reasons Showtime believes he should be one of the artistes to watch in 2018.
Niniola
If there are five top Nigerian female music acts to be on the keen look out for in 2018, energetic singer, Niniola will most definitely make that list because she gave the entertainment space a run for its money in 2017. With her debut album, ‘This Is Me’, Niniola stamped her arrival on the Nigerian music scene. No doubt she had a bumper 2017 with club bangers including ‘Sicker’ and ‘Maradona’, both off her first studio album. Who knows, 2018 may be the turning point in her career as she may go international like Wizkid, Davido and others who have since launched their international music careers and are breaking boundaries already.
Soti
What pretty afro-pop singing act, Sotonye Jane Pepple, better known as ‘Soti’, is bringing on board musically in 2018 may put the likes of Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Niniola and Simi on their toes. The energetic singer who is set to create a niche for herself in the music industry by doing music that can wade through stormy waters bragged in a chat with Showtime of how much of good music she has up her sleeves and why she is one of the artiste to watch in 2018. “I believe I’m an act to watch out for in 2018 because it’s going to be strictly good music only, she said.
Tekno
He has always boasted of being in a world of his own as the biggest Nigerian artiste doing matchless music, so it wouldn’t surprise you to see that he is one Nigerian artiste to be on the lookout for in 2018. Tekno is bound to shock the music space in 2018 with amazing music. Known to be constantly enmeshed in one controversy or the other, the ‘Yawa’ crooner is sure to make news headlines.
Adekunle Gold
After establishing himself as the king of romantic highlife music in Nigeria, Adekunle Gold has since continued to add feathers to his cap with his music that has a way of igniting hot romance among lovers. With the success of his debut concert and first studio album, he was able to further prove his worth as the king of romantic highlife in Nigeria. His forthcoming second studio album titled ‘About Thirty’ is worth looking out for because critics were of the opinion that his first was a mixture of good and crap music.
Orezi
When his single ‘Shoki’ went viral in 2014, little did we know that Orezi was on the path to stardom. Little wonder the video of his song ‘Cooking Pot’ bagged the award for Video of the Year at the 2017 edition of All Africa Music Awards, (AFRIMA).
Small Doctor
Lovers of street music will continue to be grateful to Small Doctor for his club banger, ‘Penalty’, which further gave him a comfortable place on the music scene after the success of his single ‘Mosquito’. 2017 will not go down in history without making mention of controversies he was involved in, which includes beating up a tricycle rider along Ogba and a video of him masturbating on social media, a video he has since denied, claiming his Snapchat account was hacked. Musically, he is on a mission to take it a notch higher in 2018 and the Eagle eye of Showtime will be glued on him.
Okiemute
Riding on the crest of her emergence as ultimate winner at the last MTN Project Fame Nigeria, dexterous stage performer, Okiemute, is set to change the music game in 2018. Known for her vocal prowess, stage energy and live performance skill, she is ready to give top artistes a run for their talents. Boasting in a chat with Showtime, she promised to up the music ante in 2018. “The music industry and fans should look out for Okiemute Ighorodje because I am bringing a different colour to live music and performance”, she said.
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Nigerian rapper, Olamide has been criticised by Nigerians for inviting Lagos state assistant commissioner of police Yomi Shogunle to perform at OLIC 4.
Olamide came under attack for lack of sensitivity by inviting the ACP, known as Yomi SARS who was videoed bragging about the activities of SARS.
While some Nigerians expressed disappointed at Olamide for bringing someone who humiliated youths, others have called for the show to be boycotted and Yomi SARS humiliated.
Below are some controversial comments:
@officialdaddymo
“So Olamide is giving Yomi SARS a platform to perform at OLIC 4.It’s one thing to be ignorant & not understand consequences of your actions. It’s another thing to be aware of it but completely detached from the reality that’s going on around you.
@ani_nomso
“How on earth do you bring Yomi Sars to Perform for the same Youths that he & his Colleagues Brutalize & humiliate? No Respect for the Youths from Olamide after all the #EndSARS tweets. Zero emotional intelligence.
@badmansophss
“Yomi SARS at OLIC just shows Olamide isn’t really for the street and supports SARS and their nonsense. It’s the street that suffers SARS brutality. He should be speaking for them not SARS
@directorsolomon
“Sorry bro, i wont be coming with you to attend #OLIC4 because “Yomi SARS” is gonna be performing, i think its disrespectful after what has happened to me and is currently happening to a lot of innocent young people at the hands of SARS #EndSARS
@ifeluv2
“The fact that Olamide invites Yomi SARS to perform at the #OLIC4 is a great opportunity for those who will be attending, to show Yomi how badly we wanna #EndSARS. Do it for the culture
@unclehaydee
“Yomi SARS is enough reason for you guys not to be at olic. SARS officials will be there and you know the rest
@FemiTRIP
“The fact that Olamide is planning to put Yomi SARS on that stage is enough reason for people to boycott the show.
@yeslmegocentric
“m a big fan of olamide but he can’t tweet end SARS and then let Yomi SARS perform at OLIC….abeg if you’re going to the concert, when Yomi climbs the stage y’all should boo him off it.
@oluwanifemi
“Olamide thinks he’s immune and the street would always love him no matter what, how could he take us for granted by giving Yomi SARS a platform #EndSARS
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