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Story by Niyi Tabiti Photo courtesy:Fela photo Library Dead or alive, Fela Anikulapo Kuti remains the most enigmatic music phenomenon ever to come out of Nigeria. That is why his post humous birthday celebration has continued to attract thousands of people from all walks of life. This year’s edition is no exception as thousands of ardent music lovers who believe so much in ‘Fela-sophy’, music researchers and fans troop en masse to the new Afrikka Shrine (owned by his son, Femi Kuti) to pay ‘Baba 70’ homage even in death.Starting started on Tuesday 14 and ended on Sunday 19 October 2008. Of course, it brought alive, the memories of the late ‘Abami Eda’ (The strange man) who lived and sang against corrupt practices in government. He was harassed by security agents, arrested and jailed at different times.So incredible was Fela that he would be remembered as the first Nigerian artiste who composed songs and openely berated military governments in power.Unknown Soldier, one of his po

By Niyi Tabiti Photos by Toks Ibikunle Nigerian born music star and presenter, Ashionye 'jollificate' on stage as she performed at Felabration Day 2 event (15 October 2008). The facilitator of the 'Girl power concert' performed around midnight on Ladies Night as part of activities marking the post humous birthday of music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti at the New Afrikka Shrine,Ikeja,Lagos.

Story by Niyi Tabiti Photos by Toks Ibikunle The one week long activities marking this year's post humous birthday of afro beat music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti kicked off on Tuesday 14 October 2008. Yesterday, 15 October was tagged the special ladies night for the great abami eda and there was a large turn out last night till about 3 a.m today. Ashinoye, Weird Mc,Shan George and others performed.Its called Felabration and it is taking place at the new Afrikka Shrine,Ikeja,Lagos. Last night, one of the performances was done by the young lady in this photo. In the cause of he performance, she asked that two young men who can dance should come and join her on the stage.Before one could shout 'jack!' tow guys came on stage. One of them is the guy dancing with her here. Everything about the young man shows that he had been 'hungry for it' for long.He was later sent off the stage. If not...that guy could have far more than we could have imagined. www.niyitabiti.blo

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter History was re-written last night (15 October 2008) in London as Nigerian born rave of the moment musician; 9ice grabbed the MOBO 2008 award as the Best African act. He was confirmed the winner of the award after a fierce contest with fellow compatriots like D’Banj, Faze, Asa and Psquare.9ice became the second Nigerian to have won the award so far. Other gifted musicians who also competed with him from other parts of Africa included Jua Cali, Magic System,HHP,Wahu and Jozi In a statement issued by his publicist, Mr.Ayeni Adekunle, he stated that what seems to be like an ordinary lyrics has turned out to be prophetic. The elated publicist who seems to be bubbling like a man whose team has just won a premiership, reminded us how the artiste stated that “don’t doubt me, I will bring home Grammy”, in his song ‘Street Credibility’ 9ice has climb the ladder of professional music success in such a way that shows the grammy award he sang about would so

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Lilian Ugboeke, a model and groomer is set to host the first ever most gorgeous mom beauty pageant in December 2008 at Lagoon Restaurant,Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Unbelievably, Lilian is a beautiful mother of six children! (Three boys and three girls) I remember, the first time I was introduced to Lilian about six or seven years ago by Ronke Apampa,a top presenter and model who resides in London.I was shocked when I learnt she already had 5 children.She still has a lovely figure that could make anyone want to believe she is still single.After doing her first interview that year,i got loads of emails from guys who wanted to date her. Coincidentally, we were both on Solid entertainment,a morning programme hosted by Patience on Galaxy Television this morning.After mine,she was the next person to come air. She was very excited about her new project.Lilian disclosed that sponsors are already falling ove

Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic was the centre of attraction on Saturday 11 October 2008 as www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com hosted her to a lavish reception at A-list celebrity hangout, Swe Bar in Lagos, Nigeria. Rita emerged the best dressed actress after a poll conducted by gistmaster on the internet. The actress had a filled day as paparazzi serenaded her with camera shots, amidst the glitz, glamour and popping of champagne. Rita rode in a luxury car provided by one of the sponsors, Mr.Tony Prest, CEO of Prestel communication and owner of NIRE Prest, operators of the hottest luxury boat cruise in Nigeria.Jibola Olubiyi of Swe Bar was on hand to give Rita a warmth welcome into the bar considered as the hottest spot for silver spoons in the country.Tosyn Bucknor, a key partner in the Rita Dominic’s event also got many things fixed, thereby ensuring a grand outing. I must not underestimate the contributions of Cornel Udofia.He was all over the place. We took her round as she e