It appears all is well between Tekno and music duo Danfo Drivers – Mad Melon and Mountain Black – after the later claimed the former use elements of their song “Kpolongo” in his song “Jogodo” without their permission.
In an interview with Wazobia Max after their performance at The Headies over the weekend, the duo said Tekno is owing them and one of the reasons they were in Lagos was to tackle the issue.
Tekno has now shared a photo of himself and the duo on Instagram, with the caption: “Love 💚💛❤️ #slimdanfo”
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 female disc jockey, producer and singer, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy @cuppymusic, has shared her debut single titled “Green Light”.
The Afrobeats tune features award-winning singer and Triple MG act, Tekno @teknoofficial. The release of the track is accompanied by a music video directed by Sesan.
Considered as one of Nigeria’s leading female DJs, Cuppy has made a name for herself locally and internationally.
“With her musical talent, Cuppy is already known as a gifted DJ and creative, but ‘Green Light’ sees her step into the world of vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Upon hearing ‘Green Light’, its contagious sound is certainly captivating. By the sounds of it, ‘Green Light’ will be a firm favourite in Afrobeat playlists across the world!”, a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES read.
DJ Cuppy who is the daughter of business magnate, Femi Otedola, featured in British public-service television documentary, ‘Lagos To London, Britain’s New Super-Rich’, in 2016.
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Nollywood actor Segun Arinze says he desires to do a musical collaboration with Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known as Tekno, in future.
Arinze disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja.
“Right now, I am more focused on my career as an actor and TV presenter; you know I’m doing the Give and Take Lottery on TV.
“So I am focused on that, but you never can tell; if I want to do a collabo, it should be with Tekno; I like Tekno; I’m his biggest fan.
“However, I like Davido, Wizkid, Tekno, Phyno and the rest; I am impressed with what they are doing.
“However, maybe in a near future it will come through, you never can tell, it might be a blend of the old and young,’’ Arinze said.
Arinze explained that artists like Timi Dakolo, Wizkid, Davido and others might be doing something with him, but declined to give the details.
He reiterated that he was impressed with what Nigerian musical artists were doing on world stage.
“For Davido, it is a big point for him that somebody like R. Kelly can use his music for a remix; he should be proud about that and Nigerians should also be proud of him.’’
NAN reports that the talented actor released a music album, ‘Nwanyi Yanga‘ in 1992.
Segun Arinze was born in Onitsha, Anambra to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother.
He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education.
Arinze studied Dramatic Arts at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Wizkid, Davido, Tekno & Mr Eazi have all been nominated alongside four others for the 2017 BET Awards in the “Best International Act: Africa” category.
Beyoncé is the leading nominee for the 2017 BET Awards with a total of seven nominations. Close behind is Bruno Mars with five nods, followed by Chance the Rapper, Solange and Migos tied at four a piece.
Beyoncé’s seven nods include best female R&B/pop artist (vying against sister Solange), best collaboration (with Kendrick Lamar on “Freedom”), album of the year and video of the year. Mars, also up for album of the year and video of the year, nabbed a nomination as well for best male R&B/pop artist. Migos’ nods include best group and best collaboration for “Bad and Bougee” with Lil Uzi Vert. Best male hip-hop artist nominee Chance the Rapper is also a best new artist nominee along with 21 Savage, Cardi B, Khalid and Young M.A.
Slugging it out for the “Best International Act: Africa” category are:
AKA (South Africa)
Babes Wodumo (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Stonebwoy (Ghana)
Tekno (Nigeria)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
Now in its 17th year, the BET Awards will air live on June 25 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET. The awards ceremony will cap off the annual BET Experience at L.A. Live in Los Angeles from June 22-25.
The BET Awards will also recognize achievements in film, television, sports and international music acts across more than 19 categories.
The biggest African music festival, One Africa Festival, finally debuted at the Wembley SSE Arena in London last night, and some of the stars who performed at the sold-out event included Davido, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, Tekno and many others.
Though Jidenna was caught from performing due to a glitch in time management, other artistes fought to fill up that maw especially as many people flew in to watch the Epic Records/Wondaland recording artiste.
The festival turned out successful, just as it did last year when it debuted at New York’s Barclays Centre (19,000 capacity) and later at Houston’s Toyota Center (18,000 capacity).
African music lovers in London had a blast last night as their favourite artistes mounted the stage to give their best performances. We have collated some of the photos/videos as shared by Payporte.
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HIGHLY controversial Pana crooner, Tekno Miles, aka ‘Alhaji Tekno’, is presently in the United States for urgent medical treatment for acid reflux which he has been suffering for about a month now.
The energetic stage performer who in his usual fashion sent his fans screaming in wild excitement at AY’s annual comedy/music concert, weekend, left the shores of Nigeria during the week to an undisclosed hospital in the United States, to receive urgent medical attention before his condition worsens.
Tekno who made the announcement on social media, apologized to his fans and promoters for disappointing them due to his inability to attend already booked shows. He pleaded with his fans and loved ones to pray for his quick recovery, promising to make it up to them when he returns to Nigeria hale and hearty.
“I know I’ve disappointed a whole lot of promoters and my amazing fans worldwide. I’ve been sick for over a month now from acid reflux and it has worsened. I want to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; all the show refunds and all the loss.
“I’m not taking any bookings now as I’m off to America for proper treatment. By God’s grace I’ll get better in no time and be back on stage.
“If you could share a little prayer for me I’ll be grateful. Good health to you and yours”,
he wrote. Showtime wishes the energetic singer a speedy recovery, get well soon Alhaji Tekno.
It was a night filled with excitement as the Naija Music Show Down, the first event of the Pepsi Corporate Elite, kicked off in mind-blowing fashion. The major highlight of the event was the unveiling of Tekno as the new Pepsi brand ambassador. Nobody saw that coming! After the shock and excitement, Tekno thanked the brand for this opportunity and his loyal fans for their support.
As promised, it was an all Naija affair, with blockbusting performances by some of the coolest artistes in the game; Tiwa Savage, Falzthebahdguy, Flavour and many others. Amongst the teeming number of Pepsi fans were also celebrities who mingled and rocked the event.
The event started with the blue carpet experience which featured the ever-lively Pepsi Selfie Reporters who engaged attendees with several exciting activities. The Paparazzi were also present to take stunning pictures of fun-seekers as they partied into the night.It still does not end there though, because tonight is the night for the Retro Black Tie event featuring artistes like Shai, Jagged Edge, Blackstreet and Sisqo.
See more pictures from Day 1 of the Pepsi Corporate Elite event below.
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