Music star Falz has just released the official music video to his song “Hypocrite” featuring Demmie Vee.
‘Hypocrite’ is taken from ‘Moral Instruction’, the 4th solo studio album by FalzTheBahdGuy.
The video was shot by Prodigeezy.
Watch below.
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Cîroc, the ultra-premium vodka continued Cîroc Night Life, a series of posh experiences for its core consumers on Sunday night into Monday at Club Cubana, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The high-energy party was graced by celebrity sensations; Falz, Bollylomo and other socialites. Entertainer “Mayor of Lagos” Mayorkun, kept the crowd on their feet all night in Cîroc’s true fashion.
Cîroc Night Life will continue to be present in the liveliest lounges and clubs across the country. Follow the hashtag #CiroclifeNG for more scoops.
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Wema Bank, the custodian of Nigeria’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, revealed its women proposition – Sara By Wema – at the 2019 Songversation with Aramide. The event was a night of conversation and music which took place on March 29th, at Terra Kulture in commemoration of the International Women’s Day.
Sara By Wema is designed to bring women together, educate and support them to reach for financial independence. The proposition will leverage Wema Bank’s array of products designed to support women to achieve both their business and personal goals.
Sara by Wema gives access to benefits such as low-interest business loans, free SME toolkit, business advisory services, personal development, and business management resources, and access to high-interest savings plans and is exclusive to women of all ages and socioeconomic background.
The event which was powered by Wema Bank in partnership with brands such as Mouka Foam, LIRS and MTV Base did not only thrill guests with good music, it also celebrated women who have done well in their different professional fields and have, in their own ways, given back to society.
Inspiring women such as Kemi Onabanjo, management consultant and blogger; Omoyemi Akerele, an icon in Nigeria’s fashion industry and artistic director of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW); Oghenekaro Omu, founder of Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G),; and Temie Giwa-Tubosun, founder of Lifebank Nigeria, were honoured for their individual works in making our society better.
Kemi Onabanjo receiving her award at Songversation with Aramide 2019
Omoyemi Akerele receiving her award at Songversation with Aramide 2019
Temmie Giwa Tunbosun’s representative receiving her award at Songversation with Aramide 2019
Oghenekaro Omu’s representative receiving her award at Songversation with Aramide 2019
The audience was delighted by the outstanding performances of Aramide and other artistes such as Praiz, Ric Hassani, Sir Dauda, GoodGirl LA, Banke, Temmie Ovwasa, Temilayo and many more, setting a perfect atmosphere to launch such a promising proposition for women – Sara by Wema.
Aramide singing soulfully during her second performance at Songversation with Aramide 2019
Celebrities such as Adekunle Gold, Praiz, Ric Hassani, Falz, Bez Idakula, Niniola, Sika Osei, Kenny Saint Best, Essence and more also graced the occasion.
Falz, Niniola, Aramide, Sir Dauda and Adekunle Gold on stage after the event
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Hennessy Nigeria has announced the 10th Anniversary of the Hennessy Artistry platform in Nigeria. Hennessy Artistry is a unique integrated global platform that brings the “art of blending” to life by creating exceptional consumer moments through a fusion of music, art, culture and creative talent.
Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Sir Shina Peters, Eldee, Bez, Burna Boy, and Naeto C
Since 2009, Hennessy Artistry has become an integral part of Nigeria’s social fabric – Creating Iconic Moments, Exposing Talent, and creating collaborations across various music genres via the Hennessy Artistry Cyphers, VS Class, Artistry Club tours and the Hennessy Artistry Finale Concert.
Last year nearly 2,000 rappers made entries during the Hennessy Artistry VS Class Online and Live auditions – which were held across key cities in Nigeria. From these entries, BarryLane emerged victorious with his Kendrick Lamar “esque” delivery and flow. Since its first edition, which was won by renowned lyricist Ice Prince Zamani, the VS Class platform has served as a stepping stone for aspiring gifted rappers like Eclipse, the “Femcee” Phlow, Blaq-Bonez, Limerick and Vader The Wildcard whilst delivering to Nigerians a display of lyrical ingenuity and prowess. Now in its 6th season, this year’s live auditions will be held in Benin City, Port Harcourt and Lagos to discover the next best talent to hit Nigeria’s vibrant Hip hop scene.
The Hennessy Artistry Cypher has also played host to rap royalty in Nigeria with the likes of Vector, Reminisce, Falz, MI, Jesse Jags, Ill Bliss and Yung6ix, dropping bar after steaming bar to an eager audience. Watch out for your favorite MCs as they drop the “sickest” rhymes during this year’s Cypher – some of Nigeria’s best and brightest are featured on this year’s cypher list.
The Artistry story would be incomplete without the Hennessy Artistry Finale Concert. The Finale stage has played host to an endless list of Hennessy Artistry Headliners like Wizkid, Timaya, Falz, 2Baba, Dbanj, Burna Boy, Olamide, Sir Shina Peters, Wande Coal and many more.
“Hennessy Artistry’s longevity and success is a testament to the strength of our devotion to strengthen and promote artistic content within the Nigerian creative space. It also signals our commitment to provide a platform that enables Nigerian creative entrepreneurs to bring the “Art of Blending” to life. Our 10th-anniversary celebrations will definitely leave a lasting impression in the minds of our consumers” says Wole Awoleke – Brand Manager, Hennessy & Spirits, Moet Hennessy.
Who can forget in a hurry the Hennessy Artistry tracks that had Nigeria jumping from ; “Like a bottle” by the King of Afro-Juju; Sir Shina Peters, international recording artist; Nneka, MI Abaga, Bez and VS Class Alumni; Ice Prince, “Toast to the Good Life” by Eldee, Tiwa Savage and Banky W, “Bartender” by MI & Naeto C, “Dance Go” by Wizkid & Tuface Idibia, “Raise Your Glasses” by D’banj, “No be Water” by Burna Boy & Vector and finally “Live Life” featuring the electric trio of Olamide, Timaya & Falz. This year’s Artistry Track will feature 3 of Nigeria’s biggest music exports – and it promises to exceed the dizzy heights already set by the preceding acts.
This year’s finale concert will be an epic celebration of Nigerian music, artistry and how both have come of age over the past decade. The occasion will be the apogee of Hennessy Artistry 2019. You don’t want to miss the event of the year this December.
From the Cyphers and Club Tours to the trailblazing VS Class and the Finale concert in December, Hennessy Artistry 2019 will open a new vista to the consumer experience Landscape in Nigeria.
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Simi has released the animated video for her latest single – Mind Your Business – off her upcoming sophomore album, Omo Charlie Champagne.
She features Falz in the single.
Watch below:
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Simi has dropped her much anticipated album “Omo Charlie Champagne” today, her birthday.
The album has 13 tracks, with production credits going to Oscar, Vtek, Legendury Beatz, and Sess.
She features Patoranking, Maleek Berry, Falz, and her hubby Adekunle Gold in album.
Writing about the album on Instagram, Simi shared:
When I was compiling this album, I knew I wanted to dedicate it to my daddy, Engr. Charles Oladele Ogunleye – who passed in 2014. I’m blessed to have come this far. I’m blessed that it was possible for me. I do not take this for granted.
I couldn’t possibly be more thankful for this journey. To have amazing people like you supporting me everyday is absolute Magic! I love you.
#OmoCharlieChampgne is OUT NOW!!!! Yessss! I’m thankful to all the amazing people that made this possible –
@stevebabaeko, my forever mentor. My team @oscarackah, @vinpres, @i.y.a.n.u.o.l.u.w.a, @walesnaija, my amazing family and friends, the incredible #SimiArmy! I love you so much 💙 Thank you for making my world go round.
I also want to say a massive thank you to @patorankingfire @maleekberry@falzthebahdguy and my “lover na bessss friend Adekunle Kosoko – as well as @vtekdawesome@legendurybeatz and @sessbeats
If it’s 12am in your area, go on all the platforms and listen to #OmoCharlieChampagne Vol. 1
Get the album here.
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Abiola Orimolade started out as an average student. He wrote JAMB exams four times and was unable to secure admission into his dream school: The Federal University of Technology, Akure. Graduating with a distinction from the College of Agriculture in Akure, he went on to the Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics. He was awarded the most outstanding student in his MBA program at Sul Ross State University.
He shares his inspiring story with us.
Early days
I obtained my junior high school diploma from Dee Unique International School in Abesan Estate, Lagos, in 2000, and had my high school education at Roshallom International Secondary School in Gowon Estate, in 2003. As a child, my parents said I was very smart and hardworking, and I always wanted to do things myself. They often recall how I tried so hard to be independent at such a young age. I will say I was an average student during this phase of my life. I always admired the kids who were called out on the assembly, and celebrated in front of the whole school; I could only wish that someday my turn will come. I never won any award nor recognition. I think a lot had to do with the fact that I was a science student. I wanted to become an engineer because my dad, who is my role model, was a mechanical engineer. But I hated physics, chemistry and all that stuff.
I wrote the JAMB exam four different times. Those were some of the most challenging years of my life; the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) was my dream school, but I just couldn’t get in. My uncle in Akure advised my mom to send me to a college of agriculture in Akure instead, so that at least I would leave home. Most of my friends, till date, do not know I attended the college; it was not something I was proud of at that time, as most of my peers were getting admitted into top universities within and outside the country. I believe strongly that my two years experience at the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) was what propelled me for academic excellence. I was told at that time that if I could graduate with an upper credit, I could easily transfer to any university of my choice. I became hungry for academic excellence. I was extremely determined, unstoppable; I wanted to go to uni real badly, and my hard work eventually paid off. In 2008, I was the second best graduating student at FECA. I surpassed the upper credit which was most students benchmark. I had a distinction, and this gave me an easy admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to study Agricultural Economics. Till date, my matric number 9407 is fondly talked about in FECA. I am often used as an example to other students because of the huge impact I made, the lives I touched, and for my academic excellence.
OAU was a different ball game for me. It was, by far, bigger and more recognised than FUTA that refused me admission four different times. I was overwhelmed. I could not believe I was in one of Africa’s most celebrated and prestigious universities. In OAU, I wasn’t known for my academic excellence. It was so difficult for me to be the academic star I used to be. There were several outstanding students in my class, I mean the school had the best of the best. I think one of the challenges I was faced with then was the difficulty of settling down quickly. As a direct entry student, you are meant to commence your degree program with the 200 level students, so settling down took me a year.
Foray into fashion
During my period of study at the Obafemi Awolowo University, I realised I was passionate about helping people discover their potential, and I was motivated to share their stories with the public, so I formed a campus organization called BlackNBold fashion house in 2010. The group produced the Ife Runway Fashion Show, an event that displayed various fashion creatives on campus. The success was so enormous that few years later we had to create a platform that would accommodate more universities and more creatives, and this led to the Nigerian Student Fashion And Design Week, the first visible event platform in Nigeria for discovering new fashion talents.
I am also the publisher of BlackNBold Magazine, a Nigerian/UK based black publication which has had the likes of Seyi Shay, Falz, Eva Alordiah, Yvonne Aiyegbeni, Feyisola Adeyemi and Tola Onigbanjo as covers. In 2016, BlackNBold magazine won the BEFFTA UK Magazine of the year award, being one of its biggest recognition till date.
Working in Lagos
I was a typical example of a true Lagos hustler, despite how famous our shows and magazines were, I had no car, and would jump from bus to bus, or sometimes my friends would give me rides to events. Thanks to Kola, one of the guys on my team, he would always drive me to event. And thank God for Marcus and Obinna who later bought their cars. People thought I was making lots of money—well I was quite good at packaging—but there were times when I had no cash on me for days. But I never gave up. Things started to change when Bukky Taylor referred me to meet with Chris Oputa, the owner of Studio 24, at that time, Chris Oputa was just starting a new company called Style Squad and Bukky felt I was going to be a good manager for his company. I excelled at Style Squad and my pay was good enough for me to enjoy a moderate lifestyle. I used most of my salary to pay for NSFDW outstandings, and also to process my admission to the United States. I had my eyes on the goal. I remember very well when my colleague at Studio 24 asked me what I had been spending my salary on because they couldn’t see any sign that I was actually earning an income. They were right. I always told them not to worry, that one day they would know where all the money has been going to.
More money, higher education, greater impact
My first degree was in Agricultural Economics, but I had to do that just to get into the university. Upon graduation, I realized I needed some serious professional background training in business and management in order to take my business to the next level I was managing my company only out of passion. The business side was missing. So I believed that an MBA was what I needed. Some people will say you learn on the job, but that didn’t really work so well for me. And I didn’t choose a business school in Nigeria because I wanted the international exposure and experience. I wanted a platform that would help take my business to the international scene, so I made up my mind that I was going to go to the best country. Just last year I was able to seal a partnership with African Fashion Week Houston. This partnership gave one of our prize winners at Nigerian Student Fashion And Design Week the opportunity to showcase her collection in Houston last year.
Arriving in Texas
I gained admission into the MBA degree program at Sul Ross State University for the spring semester of 2018. I arrived in Houston on the 1st of January 2018. That wasn’t my first time abroad, but that was my first time in the United States of America. I was shocked at how cold it was, and overwhelmed with the road network in Houston. I took a 12-hour train ride to Alpine, a small town in Texas where my new home would be for the next two years. Alpine was totally different from Houston. It was more of a beautiful small village, mostly dominated by Hispanics and Whites. But this time around, I settled down quickly.
During my first few days at Sul Ross State University, I was a bit surprised at a couple of things. One was the close relationship a lot of the students had with their professors. In fact, some of them were called by their first names. Students shook hands with their professors, ate and dined with them! These were things I could never have tried in Ife. I was also surprised by the way the students dressed to classes, especially the ladies. I saw different sizes, colours and shapes of thighs. Another shock was that there wasn’t any African time there. Students were always very early to classes. It took me a whole year to adapt to that.
Setting the bar
Anyone who graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University can easily relate to how much we study, and how much we were impacted. OAU taught me how to read. So I came here with that drive and energy. I wanted to leave a mark at Sul Ross. I wanted to be celebrated, and I wanted to be a good ambassador of my home country. The close relationship we had with the professors was really helpful, as it enabled me to have a one on one interaction that helped my academic performance. The system here is such that you have all the resources at your finger tip in order to excel, and I made the best use of them. After the first semester, I discovered I had all As in my courses, and I was like okay let’s do this. God has been very faithful to me. The educational environment was very conducive for learning, so I was able to assimilate very quickly. The only course that gave me a tough time was one of the Economics courses. It was a very technical and brain tasking class. I would wake up at the middle of the night to study and practice. I eventually had a 90 on the dot.
Scholarships and awards
My first scholarship was the President Initiative Scholarship. I received that in 2018. The second was the Business Administrative International Scholarship. I received that a few months ago. The scholarship is given to distinguished students in Business Administration. I was also inducted in April 2019, into the Delta Mu Delta (Sul Ross chapter), an international honour society that recognises outstanding academic excellence in Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctorate degree business administration programs at Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)-accredited schools. It was founded November 18, 1913, by the Dean of Harvard University and four professors from Yale University and New York University. I was the second Nigerian student in the history of the university to be inducted into the society. I believe strongly that having a GPA of 4.0 out of a 4.0 will definitely open doors for me both home and abroad.
And if I can do it, then you can too
To readers still in high school, college, or in the university, always remember this: if you have a dream, give it all that you have got. Don’t ever be discouraged by the moment nor the vicissitude of things. Keep your eye on the goal; don’t step on other people’s toes just to climb the ladder. And when you rise, don’t forget to pull people up, too. A lot of people have this misconception about offerings and tithes, they focus so much on giving to the churches alone, they forget about their hungry neighbors, friends and families. Touch the lives of people around you and watch how the almighty Lord will bless you in return. And when you help, don’t do so with the intention of getting back.
If you want to be part of this inspiring and amazing feature or if you know someone who is part of the Class of 2019 who should be featured here, please send an email to features(at)bellanaija(dot)com. We look forward to reading from you and sharing your academic excellence.
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Skiibii is out with a new song, accompanied with a video. The track – Daz How Star Do – features Falz, Teni and DJ Neptune.
Watch:
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Internationally-acclaimed Nigerian entertainer Falz has announced he’s hosting the second edition of his headline concert, The Falz Experience.
The live concert will feature performances by Falz with support from friends of the artiste to the delight of over 6,000 fans at Eko Convention Center on June 8, 2019.
With early bird tickets already sold out, it is expected that the show will surpass the record-breaking 100 million views recording by the debut edition in 2017.
The maiden edition of the show, which reportedly gulped a whooping sum of N300 million, elevated the concert experience in Nigeria and the follow-up edition promises to be even more groundbreaking.
Fans will be able to guess what the two-time AMVCA winner will do at the show by using the hashtag #WhatWillFalzDo. From predicting the songs that will be played to which version of Falz that will be showcased, Falz is putting the power in the hands of the fans to predict the concert.
The event will be produced by Livespot 360.
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Venue: Eko Convention Center, Lagos
Speaking on why he’s putting the fans at the centre of this edition, Falz said,
“My fans are the core of my career. I am nothing without their love and support and that’s why I’m putting the Falz Experience together, just for them. I would love to see their predictions on how my show would go by engaging in conversations with me on social media with the hashtag #WhatWillFalzDo. It’s a music concert that will incorporate different elements of my art, with support from the many colleagues I have collaborated with and of course, my fans.”
Falz (real name Folarin Falana) is a law graduate from the University Of Reading whose career began in secondary school when he, along with friends, established a musical group called ‘The School Boys’.
Years down the line, Falz has more than proved himself as not only a talented artiste but one with versatility. Singles such as Something Light, Soft Work, Karishika, Wehdone Sir, Bad Gang, Soldier amongst others and a critically acclaimed album, Moral Instruction, have earned him not only organic airplay but have helped carve a niche in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Also known for his antics as Segun on the popular series Jenifa’s Diary, Falz is the proud owner of several awards. Some of which are: Best in a Comedy Series/ Movie for the 2018 and 2016 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ((AMVCA), Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act for the 2016 BET Awards, Album of the Year for the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards, Best Afro Hip Hop Video for the 9th Nigeria Music Video Awards, as well as several nominations.
Premier creative collective, Livespot 360, will be producing The Falz Experience for the second time in a row which should come as exciting news for the fans. Livespot became a household name after brilliantly producing Darey’s “Love Like A Movie” concert series. They brought the same energy and level of creativity to Falz’s debut concert and we can only imagine that they’ll exceed expectations once more this year.
Tickets to The Falz Experience 2 can be purchased from NairaBox, Ariiyatickets & Afritickets.
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Hit producer GospelOnDeBeatz is set to release his debut LP titled “Flux“, stylised as #FluxTheAlbum.
Over the years, Gospel has produced smash hits for countless artists, pioneered new sounds, introduced new star talents, founded the acclaimed Alternate Sound band and ultimately rose to become a force in the African music-sphere.
On the quest to keep breaking boundaries, the praised producer after the numerous tease on social media; has announced a debut studio album which will be available on the 6th of June 2019 exclusively on Boomplay and on all platforms from the 21st of the same month.
The album which celebrates the global triumph of African music features music heavyweights across the African continent.
Music stars from 6 African countries (MoonChild, Stonebwoy, Victoria Kimani, Davido, Okiemute, Praiz, Kholi, Timaya, Iyanya, LK Kuddy, Alternate Sound, Reekado Banks, Peruzzi, Sauti Sol, Falz, Mi Casa, Anselmo Ralph, Skales, Rayvanny, NaiBoi, Tekno, Patoranking and Kemunto) all appear on the Gospel led set.
The Flux Factory leader took to his social media to reveal the official art and tracklist of #FluxTheAlbum. For what to expect from the album, study the art and tracklist.
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The official trailer for Muna, starring Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Adam Huss, Robert Miano, Onyeka Onwenu, and Falz has been released.
The movie has been in the works for at least 2 years. Adesua had shared B.T.S photos as well as videos of her training for a scene on social media in 2017.
Synopsis
‘Muna’ is the story of a spirited girl raised by her grandmother; the last surviving member of their family. Muna’s driving desire to provide a better life for herself and grandmother in the land of milk and honey, leads to shady characters that will change the trajectory.
Landing her smack dab into the hands of traffickers. That experience turns her once golden heart into one driven by stone cold revenge on those who stole her innocence. In her grand plan, love was never on the agenda.
When secrets and betrayal complicate her strategy, she has a tough decision to make. Will she remain a prisoner of her past or allow love to set her free?
The story is by Unoma Nwankwor, screenplay by Kevin Nwankwor, Joe Leone, Liam Parry and is directed by Kevin Nkem Nwankor.
Watch:
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What happens when two music stars team up for a song?
You get a nice song, that’s what!
Falz and Dice Ailes have teamed up for “Alakori”.
Listen below.
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The Eko Convention Centre, Lagos on Saturday 8th June 2019 hosted thousands of celebrities, entertainers and fans of multitalented entertainer, Falz to the second edition of his headline show – The Falz Experience 2.
Celebrities at the event include Basketmouth, IK Osakioduwa, Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson, Tobi Bakre, among others.
The concert also featured performances from artistes like Simi, YCee, Niniola, Seyi Shay, Dice Ailes, Skiibi, Ice Prince, and actor Sola Sobowale.
See photos below:
Funke Akindele Bello and JJC Skillz
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Falz and Dice Ailes teamed up for a new song “Alakori” and now the video has been released.
Check on it below!
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After the emphatic success of the maiden edition of The Falz Experience, the two-time AMVCA winner returned with a new twist for the follow-up show tagged “The Falz Experience 2”. Held on June 8, at the Eko Convention Centre, the 4-hour live concert featured performances by Falz with support from a star-studded supporting cast.
The maiden edition of the show, which reportedly gulped a whooping sum of N300 million, elevated the concert experience in Nigeria and the new edition offered more than anything seen in Nigeria. For this edition, fans were given an opportunity to suggest elements of the show on social media using the hashtag #WhatWillFalzDo.
What did Falz do? A lot.
Falz has dominated the chats and conversation in 2019 with the release of his third studio album, “Moral Instruction,” which drove the social and political conversation of Nigeria, and elevated the place of art as a tool for societal change. With piercing songs such as ‘Hypocrite’ and ‘Talk’, the rapper created a set list that offered a 360 experience featuring the best of entertainment, performances, satire and layered education at the concert.
Falz ran the entire spectrum of his personality and talents, fusing his music with comedy and the best character acting. The Sweet Boys Association (SBA) made a live appearance for the first time. But high-fliers, Basketmouth, JJC and IK Osakhioduwa, had their wives including actress Funke Akindele, Elsie Okpocha & Olo Osakioduwa show up and break up the party.
Sola Sobowale, also threw in some drama, breaking up a strip-tease performance. A huge crossover was the appearance of Falz’s character from Chief Daddy, Famzy Beecroft, who made a spectacular appearance and performed his hit tune “Moving Mad”. A shout to the internet viral star of the “You Don’t Touch Me’ video was had, while ‘Sweet Girls’ – Simi, Niniola, Seyi Shay – threw in style, vocals and more to add to the magic.
Sola Sobowale
Explaining why he took a new direction with the show Falz said,
“The Falz Experience is one of the most open windows into who I am as a performer and entertainer. My fans are a huge part of Falz. They are the driving force of my art, and remain a solid reason why I exist as a musician.”
Falz (real name Folarin Falana) is a law graduate from the University Of Reading who began his music career in secondary school, teaming up with friends to establish a group called “The School Boys.” Today the multi-award winner is hyphenated, traversing the world of music, movies and comedy. He has three albums, a joint EP with Simi, a string of hit singles including, ‘Something Light’, ‘Soft Work’, ‘Karishika’, ‘Wehdone Sir’, ‘Bad Gang’ and‘ Soldier’ to name a few.
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This jam, produced by the GMK, cuts across the legendary area that rules the Lagos nightlife, Awolowo, Ikoyi.
Listen and enjoy:
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It’s the season finale of The Nancy Isime Show, hosted by Nancy Isime herself.
On this episode, we get a recap of the previous episodes featuring Falz, Yomi Casual, Ik Ogbonna, Alex Unusual, Toyin Lawani, Denrele Edun, Skales and so many more.
We also get to see the drama that goes on behind-the-scene, before the guest, Funnybone comes in.
He spoke about the support from his mother, his journey through comedy, why he isn’t married yet and also played an interesting game you’ll love to see.
Watch the video below.
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Awarding winning actor and producer Chika Ike on Sunday hosted the biggest stars to the premiere of the movie ‘Small Chops’ starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sophie Alakija, Toyin Abraham, Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo, Nkem Owoh, Hafiz Ayetoro and Chika Ike the lead actress.
The Red carpet was packed with the who is who in the Nollywood scene and influencers who came out to support the movie such as Peter Okoye, AY Makun, Uche Elendu, Chinedu Ikedieze, Falz, Uti Nwachukwu and more. Guests were treated to some small chops and cocktails before the screening; as they interacted before the screening at Filmhouse Cinemas, IMAX, Lekki phase 1.
“I want everyone to enjoy the movie but also take away some lessons. Hopefully, this movie will help start a conversation about the misperception we have of people.” Chika Ike said.
After 15 years of acting and filming back to back in Nollywood, Chika decided to take a break from Nollywood to further her education and set up a business. The movie is directed by Robert Peters, the director behind films like ’30 Days in Atlanta’ and ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ and co-produced by Serah Donald Onyeachor.
The movie Small Chops shares the story of Nikita, an Afro performer at a hot-spot of a suburb, where she entertains at a place where Randy men patronize and she has the most customers. Despite the odds and society labeling, she keeps her self-respect.
Small Chops comes out in cinemas nationwide 31st January
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Synopsis:
Nikita is an Afro performer at a hot-spot in a suburb. Though she entertains at a place where Randy men make the most customers, she keeps her self-respect. That is not what anyone thinks. Especially not Casper, a middle-aged British business tycoon, once divorced by his wife after she cheated and sold him out to his partner, running him down and broke; he knows a lot about treacherous women than the nice ones. As a matter of fact, there’s no nice woman as far as Casper is concerned so he keeps his high libido in check with a couple “understanding” women, keeps it casual, flingy.
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If you ever listened to Beat FM, you’re no doubt aware of Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi and Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru-Demuren‘s “handover” show, where, because their shows followed each other, instead of handing over, they would begin to banter and share gist in that 5-15 minutes.
The handover show took on its own life, and then became the “OffAir Show with Gbemi and Toolz.”
The show is back for its second season, and for its premiere, Gbemi and Toolz had their friends over, with Toke Makinwa and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu hosting.
Also present were Adesua Etomi, Bisola Aiyeola, Beverly Naya, Osas Ighodaro, Maria Okan, Osi Dirisu, Oreka Godis, Latasha Ngwugbe, Falz, Banky W, Mocheddah, Steve Babako, Ayeni Adekunle, Debola Williams and John Ehiguese amongst others.
With the new season of ‘OffAir’, Gbemi and Toolz promise even more drama, laughter and shade.
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After taking a hiatus from the music scene, Charly Boy is back with a new track titled “God of Men (Fake Pastors)” featuring Falz.
The visuals for “God Of Men (Fake Pastors)” features Nollywood veteran, Segun Arinze, the track produced by Acesoundz and video directed by Unlimited L.A.
Listen to the track below.
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