I can’t quite remember the last time I saw a ‘celebrity dispute on social media website Twitter’ aka ‘TwitFight’ but this one seems really heated.
Instead of boring you with the details, I’ll just show you what happened between Nigerian Music Veterans Eedris Abdulkareem & Nomoreloss. From debating about the present COSON/BON & IBAN dispute, Eedris Abdulkareem challenged Nomoreloss to a face-off at the New Afrika Shrine.
#BeingFemaleInNigeria is a hot topic on social media about the various issues affecting females in Nigeria.
One of the issues include male figures of authority with illicit proposals; like lecturers threatening to fail female students unless they get sexual favours. Eedris Abdulkareem‘s “Mr. Lecturer” shines some light on the topic.
Released in 2002 under Kennis Music‘s label, “Mr. Lecturer” was a hit track about the problem of sexual harassment in Nigerian universities. The Kano born rapper addressed the issue of male lecturers exploiting female students and requesting sex and money in exchange for good grades. The track generated a lot of controversy and got even more popular with the video release which marked Eedris’ first video hit.
Eedris Abdulkareem used the fictional character of Bimbo Owoyemi to comically illustrate the issue but what’s unfortunate is 13 years later, the lyrics of the song are still relevant.
Dayo Adeneye has contributed in no small measure to changing the face of Nigeria’s thriving music industry.
In 1998, he started the AIT Jamz music show alongside his close friend Kenny Ogungbe, and their platform went on to discover music superstars including 2Baba, Tony Tetuila, Paul Play Dairo, Eedris Abdulkareem and many others.
In 2015, he ventured into politics and he is the current Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ogun State, Nigeria.
At TopNaija.ng’s Success Stories Africa, Adeneye speaks about his rise from practically nothing to becoming a leading light in Nigeria’s showbiz terrain and now, politics. Adeneye’s story is proof that irrespective of your circumstance, your dreams are possible.
Femi Adeyinka first hit the Nigerian scene with his video, Never Felt A Love. Naturally, the new comer inspired a lot of curiosity with his interesting voice, he kept up the ante with the single of the song in question, Baby I Got It. Now signed with Kennis Music, he’s out with this brand new video which features Eedris Abdulkareem. Clarence Peters, brings the expertise in video direction that has made him popular to the fore with this video.
After three huge successes with his “I No Send U” remixes; freestyle remix with Wyclef Jean, the MCs remix and the Femcees remix; the Capital Hill artist, Tha Suspect is back with the final remix to the series. Enjoy!
Play Tha Suspect feat. Teeto, Ice Prince, Skales, Reminisce, Eedris Abdulkareem and DJ Neptune – I No Send U (Final)
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/I-no-Send-You-Final-Version.mp3] Download
The highly anticipated video to Jaywon‘s “Why We Are Here” is finally here. The song features soulful crooner Joe El and veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem and is bound to get the club rocking.
It’s Friday again and you know what that means – another edition of BN Music Friday Top 5.
I walked into the office a few days ago and one of my colleagues was unknowingly humming Baba Fryo‘s “Dem Go Dey Pose” and it got us all riled up. So, we started laughing and reminiscing songs of old. Inspired by the nostalgia, I took to the internet in search of some of those “hits” from way back when and here’s what I found:
5. Daddy Showkey – Somebody Call My Name
4. Tony Tetuila – You Don Bash My Car
3. Trybes Men – Oya
2. Remedies – Shako Mo
1. Plantashun Boiz – Don’t You Know
I found a handful of some more nostalgic videos from the ’90s and the turning of the millennium and was glued to Youtube for a couple of hours trying to sort which ones to put up – from Azadus to Sound Sultan; Eedris Abdulkareem to African China; Lagbaja to Onyeka Onwenu and so many more.
But, It’s a top five countdown so there are only so many songs that can make it and well, even fewer whose videos I could find online. But, to break the rules a little, here’s an all star collaboration video from… to be honest, I don’t even know the year this was out but it was a hit.
Check on it.
Watch Tony Tetuila Feat. Ruff, Rugged & Raw and Plantashun Boiz – Omode Meta N Sere
So, with all that said, I’ll be right here waiting for you next week; and as I always say “vivere senza rimpianti” (to live without regrets). Have a great day.
Kennis Music presents Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, back with a track with a message, a song for peace and unity in these hard times. “Clean Up Naija” is a bass-heavy track produced by Mikkeya. Its JJC Skillz directed video will be out soon.
Enjoy!
Play Eedris Abdulkareem – Clean Up Naija
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Eeedris-Abdulkareem-Clean-up-Naija.mp3] Download
We, at BN, were super-excited when we got the opportunity to preview Kennis Music ensign, Capital F.E.M.I.‘s (real name Femi Adeyinka) debut album, “The Year of R ‘N’ B” and dearly so, because he has surely come a long way from his debut BN feature {click here} way back in 2009 when he just returned from the USA.
Two and half years have gone into the making of this R&B roller coaster and the result is just as the album title intends – get ready for 1 hour of some original straight up R&B. For the guys, I’m pretty sure you can steal a few lines here and there and for the ladies; get ready to be swept off your feet with the simplest lyrics, better yet, be blown away with an armada of original R&B joints that’ll make you reminisce, dream, relax and just want to enjoy the ride.
Official Tracklisting
1. Capital F.E.M.I
2. Get Low
3. Baby I Got It (Money Money) Feat. Eedris Abdulkareem
4. Am Just Sayin Feat. Jaywon & Sauce Kid
5. Duro Ti Mi
6. If
7. Dial My Heart Feat. Poka face
8. Never Felt A Love
9. In The Name of Luv
10. Don’t Be Afraid
11. I Found My Wife
12. Everything Feat. Gbenga Adeyinka 1st
13. Don’t Let Go
14. Playlist
15. Am A Star Feat. Joe El
16. Black And Beautiful Feat. Kenny Ogungbe
17. OMG (Oh My God)
Although his debut album, “The Year Of R ‘N’ B” officially drops on the 24th of August 2012, his album listening party comes up tonight, the 22nd of August at Oriental Hotel, Lagos (Industry Nite). The album is a tightly-knit 17-track package which takes the listener on a journey from the familiar to the friendly unknown; from bleeding Green, White, Green to uplifting Jazzy renditions.
It contains features from the likes of Sauce Kid, Jaywon, Joe EL, PokaFace, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and Kenny Ogungbe and production from the likes of Masterkraft, J Sleek as well as the renowned Grammy Award-winning Hakeem of (The Boys).
For those who don’t know, Capital F.E.M.I is the 2011 Headies’“Best Vocal Performance Male” and has brought to us such hits as “Never Felt A Love”, “Money, Money”, “Capital F.E.M.I”, “Get Low” and “Don’t Let Go”. And, with a series of new music videos on their way to our screens, we should expect to hear and see more of Capital F.E.M.I.
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Album Review
“I didn’t listen to any R&B music ’cause I wanted to express R&B my way… because I already knew what I wanted to do, without the influence of any of the other artists around me” – Capital F.E.M.I.
“The Year of R ‘N’ B” starts off with a jolt, with the introductory single, “Capital F.E.M.I” which basically speaks for itself, a contemporary-sounding traditional R&B tune. And, because he eases you in with the familiar R&B club tunes, “Get Low” and “Money, Money”, the journey really starts at the fourth track, “Am Just Saying” which is somewhat of an R&B meets Street-Hop anthem with Sauce Kid and Jaywon.
Nonetheless, it’s a seemingly long, iffy ride till track ten, the album mid-point where the album seems to give you a break with a piano-driven acoustic ballad, “Don’t Be Afraid” and takes a turn for the better. Because, soon after “Don’t Be Afraid”, the album bombards you with juicy original interpretations of core R&B concepts well-delivered with the simplest of lyrics and surely catchy melodies that force your feet to tap and head to bob, simply put, very enjoyable music.
Although the first half of the album seems a bit forced and not completely at home for Capital F.E.M.I on songs like “Duro Ti Mi” and “Am Just Saying”; it still churns out the emotive somber ballad, “If” – a track about making your relationship work no matter what – and the radio-friendly, “Dial My Heart” featuring Poka Face, laced with “yummy” drums and Capital F.E.M.I.’s silky smooth vocal rendition.
If there’s one thing Capital F.E.M.I. does well though, it’s how he has the ability to produce a fresh, clean-cut sound. “The Year of R ‘N’ B” channels the image of a chic suit-clad man that men would want to be and women would surely be tripping for. And, with the heavy bass-laden, lightly auto-tuned tracks, Capital F.E.M.I. brings an all-round package to the Nigerian music scene, with a facet of R&B for any and everyone.
Personally, I’m very fond of the Jazzy mid-tempo track eleven, “I Found My Wife” which clearly shows Capital F.E.M.I.’s versatility, even within the R&B genre, as well as the radio-candy single, “Don’t Let Go”.
Surely, it’s “The Year of R ‘N’ B”, and here are few of his pre-released singles to remind you of what Capital F.E.M.I. is all about.
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Never Felt A Love
[audio:https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/NEVER-FELT-A-LOVE.mp3]
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Ma Pa Mi Featuring Ego (Didn’t make the album)
[audio:https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/MA-PA-MI.mp3]
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Capital F.E.M.I
[audio:https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Capital-Femi.mp3]
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Playlist
[audio:https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/PLAYLIST.mp3]
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Get Low
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Capital_Femi_-_Get_Low.mp3]
Listen to Capital F.E.M.I – Don’t Let Go
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Dont-Let-Go-MIXED-B-Copy-2.mp3]
Baby I Got It (Money Money) Feat. Eedris Abdulkareem
With all the controversy that got stirred this past week and as promised, Eedris Abdulkareem is back with a new single, “Baba”. Produced byMikkyca. Enjoy!
Play Eedris Abdulkareem – Baba
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Eedris-Abdulkareem-Baba.mp3] Download
In case you don’t know what “controversy” I mentioned before, watch the following interview where Eedris Slammed a lot of industry cats from D’Banj to P-Square and talked about his previous confrontations.
With only a few tunes, this talented singer, Ejiro, has made fans out of Segun Arinze, Sammie Okposo and Eedris Abdulkareem. So, while she’s about to unveil her spanking new music video, shot out in South Africa, Ejiro releases a few promo photos for the wait.
Fatai Olanrewaju Olagunju, more popularly known as Fatai Rolling Dollar, has passed on at age 86.
Fatai Rolling Dollar, was a Highlife music veteran, who trained under another impactful veteran, Ebenezer Obey. He’s very well known for his singles, “Omo Lere Aiye” and “Won Kere Is Number Wa” which has been sampled by new artists in recent times as well as been remixed by rapper Eedris Abdulkareem.
Punch Newspaper reports that he passed on the morning of Wednesday, 12th June, 2013 at Ahmadiyya Hospital, Ijaye, Lagos. It was reported that he had taken ill about two weeks before and was rushed to the hospital by his wife.
Eedris Abdulkareem makes a comeback with guns blazing, with three new tracks including some hefty features. While, he goes solo on “New Edo”, He enlists the help of Femi Kuti on a joint called “Fela” and the lyricism of Vector & Midi on “Shekere”
What do you think?
Play Eedris Abdulkareem – New Edo
[audio: https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/New-EDO.mp3] Download
2Shotz is one of the Nigerian music industry’s vets and the man behind such hits as “Delicious” and “Jobiokoto” is ready to drop his sixth album effort, “Boss” – ‘Built On Self Success’. With its release, William Orioha will join the likes of Eedris Abdulkareem as one of the only Nigerian Rappers to have released as many albums.
According to theNETNG, “In 2004 2shotz debuted with ‘Pirated Copy’ under his ‘Umunamu‘ independent label. He has since then released four other albums – ‘Original Copy, Commercial Avenue, Music Business and I Am William.
Over the past few weeks, he’s been in the USA on a business/holiday trip where he’s made club appearances, video shoots and a few radio interviews. While we await his next album, which will feature his newest tunes ‘Jobiokoto‘ featuring Rayce, ‘Yoyo’ featuring Selebobo and ‘Kpokpodikpo’, here are a few shots from the set of his new video.
The nominations for the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards have been announced.
NMVA aims at honouring musicians with some of the most creative and outstanding videos of the year.
Check it out!
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Nominees List Video of the Year
Flavour – Ada Ada
Olamide – Duro Soke
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Chidinma – Emi Ni Baller
Best Afro Hip Hop Video
Ill Bliss – I Am Sorry
Splash – Church Agbasa
Olamide – Durosoke
M.I – Chairman
Phyno – Man of the Year
Best Hip Hop Video
Eedris Abdulkareem – I Go Whooz You
Pryse – Eleto
Boogey – Sanctum
Ice Prince – VIP
Yung6ix – First Class
Best Afro Pop Video
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Goldie – Miliki
2Face – Blood on the dance floor
Alabai – Ogbanje
Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video
Davido – All of you
Waje – I Wish
Patoranking – Alubarika
Orezi – Rihanna
Vector – Follow Me
Best Pop Extra Video
Chidinma – Emi Ni Baller
Kcee – Limpopo
Solid Star – Skibo
Davido – Gobe
Harrysong – I’m In Love (Remix)
Best Gospel Video
Ada – Bobo Me
Henrisoul – Blow My Mind
Amaray – Oke Mgbidi
Kefee – Celebrate
Solomon Lange – Yabo
Best R&B Video
Jennifer – Ifunanya
Capital FEMI – Capital F.E.M.I
Pelli – The One
Nosa – Always Pray for You
Banky W – Yes/No
Best High Life Video
Flavour – Ada Ada
i-Mike – Adure
Wizboy – Halima
Dr. Victor Olaiya Feat. 2Face Idibia – Baby Jowo
Iyanya – Jombolo
Best Afro Beat Video
Starboy Feat. Wizkid – Caro
Black Magic – Confam
Henry Knight – Shako
Burna Boy – Run My Race
M Gabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
Best Contemporary Afro Music Video
X-Project – Azuka
Dammy Krane – Xteristics
Sheyman – Paper
Skales – Komole
Jaywon – Catch Me If You Can
Most popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe
Dizzy – Jekin Jekin
Tipsy – Tin Geh Geh
Moe Logo – Pangolo
Dola Billz – No Gocking
Spice Vision – Today na Today
Best Indigenous Concept
Tillaman – Ori Owo
M Gabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
Flavour – Ada Ada
Shola Alyson – Ife
Best Use of Animation
DJ Sose – Obulu
Ketchy Dons – Closer n Closer
T-Sleek – Ma Wo mi
Best Use of Costumes
Flavour – Ada Ada
Dipp – Balance for Me
D’Prince – Goody Bag
Tiwa Savage – Without My Heart
May D – So Many Things
Best Use of Choreography
Iyanya – Jombolo
Timaya – Ekoloma Demba
TIV – What’s The Matter
Banky W – Yes/No
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Best Producer
EME (Empire Mates Entertainment) Records
Mavin Records
Chocolate City
Kennis Music
Best Director
Clarence Peters
Squareball
Sesan
Mattmax
Most Promising Director
Unlimited LA
Matmax
Tyson
Catalyst
Paul Gambit
Best Editor
Mattmax for Don’t tell me Nonesense by D’banj
Unlimited LA for Confam by Black Magic
Sesan for Sexy Mama by Inyanya
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
Best Cinematography
Ajeh for Alubarika by Patoranking
Squareball for Church Agbasa by Splash
Matmax for Don’t Tell Me Nonsense by D’banj
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
Mr. Moe Musa for So many Thinz by May D
Best Use of Visual Effects
Iyanya – Sexy Mama
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Ice Prince – VIP
Morell – Oxygen
Danas – My Melody
Best Video By A New Act
Sean Tizzle – Shole
Mystro – This Kain Love
Charas – Gbege
Sym19 – Fine Baby Girl
Outrageous – Am In The Mood
Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video
Black Magic – Repete
Dazzle Ra Amen – Chinekem
Ese Peters – Omote
Shola Allyson – Ife
Timi Dakolo – Great Nation
Best Music Video by a Minor
Choco Girl – Ayo
G Girl – Young Shall Grow
Mya K – My DJ
Ozzybosco – Tinini
Whitney Wonder – Africa Unite
Congrats to all the nominees. BellaNaija Music wishes you all the best.
I can’t quite remember the last time I saw a ‘celebrity dispute on social media website Twitter’ aka ‘TwitFight’ but this one seems really heated.
Instead of boring you with the details, I’ll just show you what happened between Nigerian Music Veterans Eedris Abdulkareem & Nomoreloss. From debating about the present COSON/BON & IBAN dispute, Eedris Abdulkareem challenged Nomoreloss to a face-off at the New Afrika Shrine.
#BeingFemaleInNigeria is a hot topic on social media about the various issues affecting females in Nigeria.
One of the issues include male figures of authority with illicit proposals; like lecturers threatening to fail female students unless they get sexual favours. Eedris Abdulkareem‘s “Mr. Lecturer” shines some light on the topic.
Released in 2002 under Kennis Music‘s label, “Mr. Lecturer” was a hit track about the problem of sexual harassment in Nigerian universities. The Kano born rapper addressed the issue of male lecturers exploiting female students and requesting sex and money in exchange for good grades. The track generated a lot of controversy and got even more popular with the video release which marked Eedris’ first video hit.
Eedris Abdulkareem used the fictional character of Bimbo Owoyemi to comically illustrate the issue but what’s unfortunate is 13 years later, the lyrics of the song are still relevant.
The Chocolate City CEO is featured on a brand new track with Eedris Abdulkareem called ‘Telemundo’.
The song was produced by M.I and SosoBetatz.
According to Eedris Abdulkareem’s PR, this song is for the Nigerian ladies who over-emphasize the importance of being romantic to their partners based on what they watch on a daily on Telemundo.
