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[caption id="attachment_6056" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Darey"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti One of Nigeria's leading entertainers,Dare Art Alade who goes by the stage name, Darey has slammed the organizers of the fashion meets runway event in Lagos. According to him, he has not been contracted for the show but the organizers are making benefits for his hard earned name in their publicity. Already, Darey said his Layers are looking into the matter and have also contacted the organizers. But when contacted, Bukky George Taylor of Bobby Taylor consulting, the publicist for the Fashion Meets Runway, told gistmaster.com they have not received a letter from any lawyer. She also said, " Darey was initially meant to be the official host but we later change it to Banky W. Darey was not flexible with the payment terms. We couldn't have an understanding with his team. At that time, the first set of press releases had already gone ou

[caption id="attachment_5999" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="2face Idibia holding the BET award"] [/caption] To those who have been keen observers of the Nigerian entertainment industry, it is no surprise that Nigerian musicians would definitely shine anywhere in the world. Nigerian artistes have continued to play major role and won awards at major events worldwide. Two days ago, it happened in Los Angeles, California the world capital of entertainment.African Queen crooner, 2face Idibia and Dbanj were declared joint winners in the International act category of the BET Awards. The two musicians aggregate must have stood at the same rate and the judges have no choice than to give it to the two of them. Other African artistes such as Angelique Kidjo (Republic of Benin), Fally Pupa (Congo Democratic Republic) and Tear Gears from Republic of South Africa were also nominated in the same category. - By Niyi Tabiti Related Links Funke Fowler an

[caption id="attachment_5963" align="alignleft" width="321" caption="Sound Sultan"] [/caption] Gifted artist, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan and his wife Farida welcomed their second child – a bouncing baby boy this (Sunday) morning. The baby was born in a Festac Town located hospital at exactly 11:45am (an hour after his wife went into labour). The artist confirms that both mother and child are doing great. The bundle of joy that will be named in seven days arrives a year and eight months after the couple’s first child, named Zara. According to Sultan, “Zara is gradually getting a grip of what just happened”. Further commenting, a very excited Sultan says “God is great. The birth of my son is a sign of great blessings to come”. Sound Sultan is one talented artist who has spent well over a decade in Nigeria’s music industry and still counting. His first single “Jagbajantis” led to his debut album ‘KPSHHEW’ (hiss or sound made by a frustrated

[caption id="attachment_5890" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Tupac"] [/caption] The Makaveli Music Group, LLC and the Tupac Shakur family are set to release a double CD family tribute album this summer. To promote the tribute album, the Makaveli Music Group is organizing ‘The Official Tupac Shakur Family and Friends Tour 2011’ – a tour aimed at celebrating the life of Tupac Amaru Shakur who would have been 40 years old on the 16th of June 2011. The CEO of Makaveli Music Group, Kendrick Lesane (Tupac’s cousin) has been in talks with One Management, a leading Nigeria based Talent Management and Entertainment Events Management Firm, to hold a Hip-Hop Summit and Concert in the heart and soul of Nigeria - Lagos State, in September 2011. The Tour will be a 2 day event consisting of a Hip-Hop Summit and the Tupac Tribute Concert. The Summit is aimed at promoting Youth Development and Empowerment. Features of the Summit include a talk shop which

Koko Concert on Bank holiday Monday, 29th August 2011 at Hammersmith HMV Apollo, London. members of MOHITS crew, such as D'banj, Wande Coal,D'Prince, Dr. Sid and Don Jazzy would be performing live at MOHITS ALL STARS LIVE KOKOKONCERT @ Hammersmith HMV Apollo :: Monday August 29 2011 Doors Open 7pm – 11pm Tickets Only Event General £30.50 Upstairs Seated £32.50 Upstairs Front Rows Seated £100 All Prices Valid Early Bird Specials Before July 23 2011 http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ OTHER OUTLETS TO BUY TICKETS FROM Tasty's: Woolwich, Dagenham and Stratford- 02088542171 Tomi's Kitchen: Deptford and Hackney- 02086949352 Obalende Suya: Peckham- 02077037033 Flavors: Hackney- 02072758024 Mama Cass: Burnt Oak- 02089524200 Mama Calabar: Wembley- 02089022277 D'den: Cricklewood- 02088305000 Presidential: Old Kent Road- 02077084491 Le Joint Fish Bar: Old Kent Road- 02072076789 Squires: Canning Town- 02074765591 Broadcast by E4 PR

Rita Dominic and eLDee Award winning actress Rita Dominic and celebrated artiste Eldee will host the 2011 edition of the Headies. In its continuing commitment to the promotion and development of urbane music Smooth Promotions, producers of the Headies awards announced on Monday that the two reputable performers have signed on to anchor this year’s show. In a news release early this week, executive producer Ayo Animashaun says Eldee and Rita Dominic - The veteran musician and respected actress are the ‘‘perfect’’ choice to host this year’s show. Ayo Animashaun who is the CEO of Smooth promotions said in a statement released on Monday ‘‘I can exclusively tell you Rita Dominic and Eldee have signed on to host the Headies awards. We are energized by our choice of hosts and we are confident with both of them anchoring the show our audience will have fantastic moments and an amazing show. Be assured this duo brings the perfect mix of elegance and sophistication that will set the tone for an

[caption id="attachment_5389" align="alignleft" width="478" caption="KEL"] [/caption] M.et.al Entertainment rolls out the drums for Kel again following a brief hiatus and her departure from her former label Capital Hill Music where she released her debut album “The Investment” which had her hit “Waa Wa Alright”. Following the acceptance of her first Single ‘Waa Wa Alright’ which got instant acceptance from the media and fans, the Abia born Kelechi Ohia has refused to let go of her throne which many fans and critics feel she has lost to other young promising acts that debuted after her. During her break she enjoyed a successful campaign with Haircare Manufacturing giants Soulmate Industries Ltd as their Ambassador, a deal which kept her in the face and minds of her fans that kept wondering if she’ll ever make a come back musically. After much criticism and troubles, Kelechi is not throwing in the towel just yet; she and her M.et.al camp have relea

NOKIA has been accused by a Nigerian musician, 2shortz of copyrights infringement. The musician, who is hails from the  Eastern Parts of Nigeria has also dragged the mobile phone company before a Lagos High Court over what he described as a violation of his intellectual property by the mobile phone company. In his statement of claims, 2shortz said  NOKIA used three of his songs as default ring tones for NOKIA X3 without getting approval and sealing a contract with him. He considered it as illegal. He is therefore seeking damages in form of monetary compensation to the tune of N5 billion. While Brendan Rilley, lawyer for NOKIA is saying that they actually got the deal through Orchard, a record label last year, 2shortz said nothing can be farther from the truth.2shortz reiterated that only Umunnamu his record label has the legal rights to enter into any contract with company or individual regarding his songs. Gistmaster gathered that some people are not in happy that Nokia

The most successful music artiste in Africa is a twin and honestly do feel the reason for their success is first and foremost, the chemistry between them. Like the P Square brothers, Twins Affair - a duo made up of two brothers produce their on records which permits for them to interprete a record just as they want it when they write. Twins Affair is a work in progress and they are putting in all the work to stay consistent, relevant over a long period of time. 'Oh bad gan' features a rap with near flawless delivery and talks on the topic of being overlooked by the tickle of your fancy. The twin admire the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye for their consistency. Their passion for music is unmatched. Twins Affair is made of Taye and Kehinde Olusola. Both music graduates from Delta State University , Abraka. They started music professionally 4 years ago as singers and music producers working with a handful of upcoming artistes including Finland based Nigerian Phemo, Tesleem d don a

The  delectable Tiwa Savage  in a chat with cool FM this morning reveals  that true to speculations, her wave making song ” Kele-Kele” was inspired  by a painful heart break  she experienced in the hand of a handsome dude back in the days. Tiwa said the guy was not treating their relationship with seriousness, as he would turn up late for appointments and not call for several days running into weeks, basically taking her love for granted. According to the beautiful singer, she is so over the heartbreak and has used Kele-Kele as a medium to make that fact clear to the good looking heart-ripper. Born Tiwatope Savage, the Kele kele love crooner, hails from Lagos Island (Isale Eko) and moved to the United kingdom in her twenties to further her education. She later moved to the US in pursuit of a music career. She says despite the gift of a beautiful voice, she has had to put in a lot of hard work, going through difficult times without means and a place to stay, having to put up at a women

[caption id="attachment_4858" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Akin Tofowomo and members of The Shuga Band"] [/caption] Big Sam media recently issued a statement on behalf of their client, Shuga Band stating that there was noting like fight or splitting in Shuga Band. The statement reads "It has come to our attention that some faceless individuals have been going about media house planting false stories that the highly respected and nationally-acclaimed band in Nigeria, Shuga Band has broken up with members moving out to start a new band. We would not have bothered to dignify this with a response but for two reasons: reputable newspapers and journalists are beginning to take this as gospel truth without confirmation from us. Two, so that lie will not become the truth and the truth taken as lie. For clarification purposes, the esteemed clients of Shuga Band and the public should note that no notable members of the band has left

Come May 2011, young people and the not-so-young with talents to dance and dreams of attaining national recognition will have the chance to give their dreams major lift as KOGA Entertainment launches Dance234. With daring payoff line ‘dance reality show like never before’ Dance234 is bringing a refreshingly new dimension to the dance reality industry.  For the first time in the history of dance reality show, the focus will not mainly be on hip hop genre of music as most reality shows are known for. According to Jemila Musa, the producer of the show, ‘this is the first time a dance reality show will be accommodating all genres of dance and according importance to them. ‘What we are looking for are pure dancers, we want you to come just the way you are. If the style of dance you are comfortable with is hip hop, galala, fuji , highlife, traditional dance or what have you, our doors are open. As a matter of fact, we are more than willing to accommodate a new style of dance. What we want ar

By Gistmaster.com Ayeni Adekunle is not one to forget things easily. The ebullient publisher of Nigeria Entertainment News Today and his team have shown that if others can forget, they can never forget the impact of Dagrin, the rapper and entertainment who died last year in fatal auto accident in Mushin. As part of ways to immortalize Dagrin, Ayeni and members of his team have announced the first memorial lecture in honour of the departed rap star. Gistmaster.com gathered that the organizers are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to have a successful lecture. A statement signed by the paper’s Publisher Ayeni Adekunle, says the reason for the memorial Lecture, is ‘obvious to us all’. ‘Dagrin died in very tragic circumstances. A young man who was full of life; who was very hardworking and very promising had his life cut short in such horrible manner. Could his death, just like that of CD John, Chidinma Mbalaso and many others have been prevented?’ Ayeni asks. The Memorial Lecture, sc

This weekend, winners of all three editions of MTN Project Fame West Africa will head to Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2011 edition of the popular Ghana Music Awards. Iyanya (2008 winner), Mike Anyasodo (2009 winner) and Chidinma Ekile (2010 winner) will depart Lagos on Friday, as they make their first group trip to Ghana. Sources say all three acts will participate in different ways in the awards ceremony organised by CharterHouse Ghana. ‘It’s part of the plans to expose and empower our talents’ a spokesperson for the show’s producers says. Since wining PF in 2008, Iyanya has been to the New York Fashion Week, he has performed across the length and breadth of Nigeria; and collaborated with several top acts. Mike is enjoying the benefits of his debut; and has won many awards – including a Best Video prize from Soundcity Music Video Awards; while Chidinma, the current winner, has been busy recording and working with her management to deliver her debut album. The trip to Ghana, acc

MTV BASE organised a talk of the town party tagged ' Choose or lose' campaign party at Tribeca Club in Victoria Island,Lagos- Nigeria.It was loaded with stars. What else do you expect of an event that has the award winning trio of Tuface Idibia, Fally Pupa and J Martins performing on stage. As expected Gistmaster.com bring you exciting photos from the event. The line up of celebs at the occasion include Mo cheddah, Wande Coal, Ifeoma Williams, Djinee,Goldie, Kenny St. Brown and several others. More Photos and gist later! [caption id="attachment_4367" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Ifeoma Williams"] Silverbird Presenter, VIXEN [/caption] Tuface Idibia Tuface Idibia doing what he knows how to do best at the MTV base show last Friday in Lagos. [caption id="attachment_4369" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Jmartins and Fally Pupa"] [/caption] Nigeria's JMartins and Fally Pupa thri

[caption id="attachment_4211" align="alignleft" width="398" caption="Tiwa Savage"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti It was Yeka Onka moment of glory last Saturday as she won the first Nigerian Idol music [caption id="attachment_4213" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Steven Evans, the ceo of Etisalat Nigeria with contestants of Nigerian Idol sponsored by his company"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4214" align="alignleft" width="331" caption="Yeka Onka"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4215" align="alignleft" width="263" caption="Timi Dakolo and friend"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4216" align="alignleft" width="191" caption="On air presenter, Gbemi Olateu-Olagbegi"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4217" align="alignleft" width="188" caption=&qu