Jackie Chan speaks Wazobia... A shout-out to Nigeria & Africa

Watch Jackie Chan Speak Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa & Ibo, as he invites his Fans to come see his latest movie – ‘’Dragon Blade‘’ which isset to be releasedt his Friday, 4th September, 2015, across cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.

Kylie Jenner features in her first music video for boyfriend, Tyga...

Kylie and Tyga were all over each other in his new music video for 'Stimulated', the song where he talked about having relations with her, despite her young age. Check out the video...

Jackie Chan sets for Nigeria cinemas

Have you heard that the legend, Jackie Chan, will be in Nigeria from September 4th 2015? Awesome! Get to see him first hand (don’t be told) as he performs his mesmerizing stunts and tells a fantastic story in cinemas across Nigeria through his $65million dollar film “Dragon Blade”. This has been dubbed as one of the finest of his works starring Golden Globe Winner (John Cusack), Academy Award Winner (Adrien Brody) and Jackie Chan.

Dragon Blade tells the story ofHuoAn (Jackie Chan), a Hun, serving as the captain of the Protection Squad Silk Road. A Roman general named Lucius (John Cusack) flees to the East with his legion and Publius (Jozef Waite), heir of the ruling Roman Consul, to escape from the corrupt Emperor Tiberius (Adrien Brody), who plans to kill Publius and usurp the throne. They meet HuoAn at a frontier fort on the Silk Road, where they receive sanctuary. Tiberius and his army, who have pursued Lucius along the Silk Road, approach the fort with intention of killing Publius and ambitions of capturing and controlling the Silk Road. HuoAn decides to help Lucius, and goes to his allies to recruit an army to fight against Tiberius. HuoAn arrives with reinforcements, and an epic battle like never seen before, begins.

The film is being distributed by FilmOne and watch out for the shout out by Jackie Chan to all Naija peeps before the release (online and at the cinemas) and those who get to watch the movie, stand the chance of having an “authentic” Dragon Blade poster, autographed by Jackie Chan himself. YES, that’s a fact. There’ll also be fantastic prizes to win when you buy tickets to watch Dragon Blade.
So what are you waiting for? Join the Dragon blade train by following the conversation online and on:

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New Video: Corner by Reekado Banks

Reekado Banks is no doubt the new poster boy for Mavin Records. Reekado drops the music video for one of his three newest singles, Corner. The youngster parties hard in the party themed music video which was directed by MEX. watch below;

                

New Video: 'I No Send' by Gogowe

Indie power vocalist and songwriter, Gogowe releases to the visuals to her electrifying single, 'I No Send'. Gogowe started her music journey as early as 4 years old, playing the piano and performing all through her nursery, primary and secondary education.

She went on to study Theatre and Film at Emory University in Atlanta, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Film and media production at the New York Film Academy, in Burbank, LA..

Gogowe’s music style is versatile. Although she has recorded about fifteen songs, she has released three afro inspired tracks so far: “Waka", “Stand Up”, and “I No Send”.

The video for “I No Send” was shot by Mex Films, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Watch “I No Send” – http://bit.ly/GogoweInoSendvideo

NEw Music: Orezi features Flavour, MI in new song

Fans have been upbeat about Orezi Esegine Allen popularly known as Alhaji Orezi’s new album titled The Ghen Ghen, especially with the news about the collaboration with co stars Flavour and MI in the hit song, Big Something.

Orezi hooked up with Flavour and MI who lent their vocals to this hit song; the snippets of what went down behind the scenes in the studio you are viewing now.

The music star with hit songs such as ‘Shuperu’, ‘Shoki’, ‘You Garrit’ and ‘Rihanna’ has been one of the most consistent and talented entertainer in the country at the moment. He has lots of local and continental awards and nominations to show for it alongside an international recognition. '

'I am now ready to drop it (album) because it is hot. Every other artiste planning to drop an album in September should be advised because from September till next year, Orezi will rule the club houses, the streets and airwaves. My fans can never be disappointed. We are working with a reputable marketer to make sure it is widely spread. I am really grateful to everyone that has supported me since day one till date and I bless the name of Almighty God that maketh things come to pass. I am really grateful, and just to add, expect great and unique hit songs (RnB, Dancehall, Afro and hip hop). It is really hot,” he submitted.

New music: Carlito - Chokom

Nigeria born, South Africa based artist Eric Chukwuyem Azzun, A .K .A Carlito out with a new hit single he titled Chokom, Carlito has worked with some of the Nigerian Artists, Ghanaian Artists and South Africa Based Arts in his upcoming album said to be released soon.

One of his hot club tune that was released in May 2014 titled ‘’Bolojo’’. Carlito has performed in various shows/gigs in Nigeria, Ghana & South Africa; also he is currently working on a new tour to be unveiled soon. download and listen to Chokom

New Music: Naomi Mac ft. Adekunle Gold - My Heart

After the release of her hit singles “Fix Me” earlier this year and “Yekile” more recently, the former Nigerian Idol star, Naomi Mac (@thenaomimac), who emerged as the first runner-up of the maiden edition of the music competition is back again with a brand new single to blow your minds.

The single titled “My Heart” features YBNL Soldier, "Sade" and “Orente” crooner, Adekunle Gold

“My Heart” is a lovely ballad that is rendered in a beautiful mix of Yoruba & English and is definitely bound to make you think about the Original Concept of True Love.

The Song was produced by Psykes and Mixed by Simi (Jamb Question) and the soon to be released video directed by Mex. Naomi Mac, the House One Music star,is currently working on her debut album scheduled for release next year.

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New Song: 'Sussana' by Buvic Assorted

After the release of myfiancee kporonge hit song in 2010, Buvic-assorted, the voice behind the song went solo as a single act. He was later signed to south african based record company, Hillbank records. He has been dishing out some good tunes and videos to keep his fans updated as he is bouncing back. But now the different is here.

Buvic assorted is here with dope makosa highlife tune to bring back the memory of our old school song lovers in this tune titled SUSSANA.

Could it be he found another lover and never wanted her to go away. find out from one of nigeria best inspirational musician -Assorted with a Wonderful tune. SUSSANA. As Produced by Dr.cliq . mixed and masterd by zeeno foster.

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Runtown ft Wizkid - Bend Down (dance cover)

Brenda Dery former member and founder of d3dancers and now solo performer under DC Media drops her first official dance cover working in collaboration with Runtown and Wizkid also featuring 237danceCrew from Cameroon. Produced by Asquaredcity pictures. Watch the video...

On Ojuelegba remix, Wizkid prefers Rick Ross to Drake

Wizkid’s famous single, ‘Ojuelegba’ got remixed by American rapper, Drake and this has shored up his image a great deal. It remains one of the most-talked-about showbiz matters on the social media and it’s a rain of praises for the ‘Starboy’ all the way. Since the remix was posted on the Internet, the singer has been getting commendations from his teeming fans. But in a recent interview, the Surulere, Lagos-bred artiste disclosed that he initially wanted Rick Ross on the sing, not Drake, but explained that Drake first contacted him after listening to the song. “Skepta said Drake liked the work, then he followed me on Instagram so he filled him in and later I met him in London where we recorded the song”, Wizkid told Hitz FM’s ‘Showbiz Filla’ with Amanda Jissih.

Bolo J ft Oritse Femi - Sarewa (Prod by Kimzbeatz)

Bolo J teams up with Oritse Femi for the song titled Sarewa Prod by Kimzbeatz, This time Bolo J and Oritse Femi Unleash a club banger song Sarewa and the video dropping soon. 

 

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Blackout looms as TCN exceeds installed capacity

The relative stability in electricity supply and an all-time high power generation may lead to a system collapse that could plunge the nation into a blackout, New Telegraph has learnt. Investigations showed that the nation’s weak national electricity grid built severely decades ago was the weakest link in the transmission infrastructure.

The grid, which was built with capacity to retain about 4, 000 Mega Watt (MW), is now serving as a storage for over 4,500 Mega Watt (MW). Nigeria had last week broken a new record in power transmission, as the National Grid Transmission recorded another peak of 4, 656 Mega Watt (MW) a few days after it broke the last record. An engineer with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) told our correspondent at the weekend that the grid is “currently over-laboured” by the new peak in power transmission. The company’s management, he said, was aware of the danger to its achievements in the last three weeks and had deployed engineers “to ensure that the good news on the power transmission is not short-lived.”

Although the system operations (SO) of TCN had secured spinning reserve contracts of 295mw to provide stability and cushion the system in the event of a sudden load/generation changeover, the facility, which is cardinal to electricity mega watts (MW) storage and transmission, he said, “was built some decades ago and is in dire need of total overhaul.”

The TCN confirmed at the weekend that the grid had suffered 35 failures in two-and-a-half years. It, however, said the collapse was majorly caused by gas supply and not necessarily transmission constraints. But General Manager, Public affairs of TCN, Mrs. Seun Olagunju, said in a statement that the company only suffered four system collapses in the first two quarters of 2015. “Unlike 2013 and 2014 when the sector had persistent records of collapses; 22 in 2013 and nine in 2014, all of which resulted in degrees of power cuts in the system, (Nigeria) has only had four from January to June following upgrades in the system,” she added. Two of the four incidents, she said, occurred in May and resulted in low generation of about 1,400 megawatts (mw). Olagunju also explained that most of the collapses had come from shortages in gas supply and not necessarily from transmission constraints.

“It is public knowledge that the frequency of system collapses has been going down drastically following several equipment and infrastructure upgrade by TCN besides aggressive capacity building of the system operators,” Olagunju said. She stated that in 2013, there were 22 instances of system collapse and in 2014, this was drastically brought down to nine.

“This year, the transmission grid has experienced only four system collapses out of which two in May is attributable to extremely low generation of around 1400mw due to gas supply shortages. “In fact, majority of these collapses are due to shortages in gas supply, which creates serious load/generation imbalance. But there is a serious effort ongoing to reduce these collapses,” she said.

According to her, the system operations (SO) of TCN has secured spinning reserve contracts of 295 mw to provide stability and cushion the system in the event of a sudden load/ generation changeover. Olagunju, however, did not disclose the details of the spinning reserve contract, especially the particulars of the generation outfit that has been contracted for the spinning reserve.

But she said the TCN would continue to work at enhancing the transmission capacity and reliability of the national grid in order to provide improved and sustainable power delivery to public electricity distribution companies in the country. Although the Federal Government has privatised the generation and distribution strata of electricity and handed their assets over to new owners, the grid is still under government’s control due to its ownership of allimportant transmission system. The Federal Government is still engaged mainly in maintenance of the national grid, which is due for overhaul.

James Bond: Spectre to be released Oct 26

Spectre, the next James Bond film, will be released in the UK on October 26 – with its world premiere in London on the same night.

“For the first time ever, the film will open on the same night at cinemas across the UK and Ireland,” said distributor Sony Pictures.

Spectre, directed by Skyfall’s Sam Mendes, is out in the US on November 6.

Daniel Craig is playing 007 for the fourth time in the film, which also stars Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux.

Other cast members include Sherlock star Andrew Scott, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Ralph Fiennes.

Spectre was shot at Pinewood Studios and filmed on location in London, Mexico City, Rome and Tangier and Erfoud, in Morocco.

The plot involves “a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation”.

Spectre’s UK release was originally set for October 23, with the date then being put back to November 6, reports the BBC.

The last Bond film Skyfall, released in 2012, grossed £700m ( $1.1 billion) worldwide.

Sunkanmi stuns in new photos as she releases new music video

Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge with the stage name Sunkanmi release beautiful promo pictures. Hit The Ground Records signed Afro Pop just dropped another hit single titled #For Body featuring Olamide produced by Young Jonn. She recently dropped the music video to For Body directed by Unlimited LA. The new single is definitely a breakthrough for her in the Nigerian music Industry.

The video below...

Tempting Fate movie set to premiere tomorrow at Silverbird Galleria

Movie lovers are in for a treat as Nollywood’s finest Ramsey Nouah leads a talented team of Hollywood stars to present a delectable cinematic experience with ‘Tempting Fate’. The movie, which premiered at a star-studded event which was attended by all its major cast at The Atrium of Silverbird Galleria last Friday, is billed for nationwide cinema release on Friday, 17 July 2015.

Guests at the premiere were filled with accolades for Tempting Fate and called it the movie to watch in 2015. According to one of the guests, Tempting Fate was proof of the fact that Nollywood was ready to hold its own in terms of quality with any international movie.

Directed by Kevin Nkem Nwankwor the action film stars Nigeria's favorite on-screen hero Ramsey Nouah, and Andrew Onochie making his first film appearance alongside an American cast including Dan Davies, Tiffany-Denise Turner, John J Vogel and Kimberly Kral. Describing his hope for the reception of the movie in Nigeria, Kevin said he had worked towards creating an enormously powerful, entertaining, and uplifting film.

“Telling a unique story in an emotional and captivating way, ‘Tempting Fate’ like the best faith based movies, is about more than just entertainment, and we believe it will really strike a chord with moviegoers this July.''

Over the years, Kevin has earned an impeccable reputation for bringing out the best in any actor or actress who he works with. According to the cast of ‘Tempting Fate’ Kevin’s skills in communicating of what he wants and expects, and providing very clear direction helped them dig deep to bring out acting latent skills. Produced by KevStel Group Production, ‘Tempting Fate’ is a heart touching film that depicts deep brotherly love, betrayal and forgiveness. The movie explores a plot where two different paths in life can be taken with an unintended outcome.

Tempting Fate Nigeria review 

Nelson's Jombo's movie 'Miss Taken' generates mixed feelings

Miss Taken, a new movie produced by Nelson Jombo; a filmmaker whose career began working with Uche Jombo Studios as a co-producer has generated a flurry of mixed feelings from viewers as it rides high on love, betrayal, laughter, tears, deceit and pulsating suspense.

“Miss Taken” tells the tale of an Inspector General charged with corruption and financial misconduct by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

His eldest daughter, Ruby who stands solidly behind her father oversees his properties and tries to control her rebellious younger sister, Chinny.


But just as things begin to brighten for Ruby, she finds that even family can be one’s greatest enemy.


The movie stars various artistes such as Seun Akindele, Ruth Kadiri, Uru Eke, Uchenna Nnanna, Laure JE and many more.


The movie has been scheduled for its DVD release under Uche Jombo production.

Nelson Jombo has numerous titles to his credit and has been a delegate representing the film industry on several tours, seminars, events and workshops hosted by distinct African leaders.


His attention to details has seen him rise through the ranks to become a vibrant force to reckon with in the industry as he continues to expand and launch into new frontiers.


His diversity in production has contributed to the unique style of his movies.


His recent successful movie, 'Luke of Lies' proves his assortment in production, as the movie starred Luke (Alex Ekubo), Susan (Daniella Okeke), Obom (Eddie Watson) and Shola (Belinda Effah) and focused particularly on Obom and his long-term online dating scam. The movie eventually became one of the best-selling movies in March 2015; the month of its release.

Drawing from both traditional and contemporary sources, Nelson’s productions are more realistic than imaginative, which is what most producers today disregard.

The titles of his movies are comical yet compelling; some of which, include ‘Stolen Lives,’ ‘House Girl Lover,’ ‘My Rich Boyfriend’ among others.

Trailer below...

Illnostro Records artist Tiveri drops new single, Sandalli

Multi-talented singer and songwriter, Tiveri is out with a brand new single titled 'Sandalili', produced by fast-rising producer, 3pl-Thr3t and mixed and mastered by Suka Sounds.

The versatile artiste signed to Illnostro Records also doubles as a producer in his spare time. Tiveri, though new, has been behind the scenes working on music projects with the likes of Oritse Femi, Ill Bliss, Chuddy K and Ozone just to name a few and is now ripe and ready to take on the music scene as an artiste to be reckoned with.

Tiveri is announcing his presence with a big bang in this very melodious effort 'Sandalili' a common Nigerian mimick for 'Standard Living'. This is one of those songs that will definitely be played over and over again and will sip through all age groups. It's Tiveri time. Download, listen and enjoy"


Download Sandalili by Tiveri here: http://bit.ly/Sandalili

To connect with Tiveri, Follow @IamTiveri on Twitter and Instagram

Darey Features Olamide, Soweto Gospel Choir On New Singles

Award winning R&B superstar and songwriter, Darey Art Alade is back with two new singles off his forthcoming album titled, Naked. The songs, “Pray For Me” (Gbàdúrà Fuń Mi), featuring multiple Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir and “Àsìkò Laiyé” featuring popular indigenous rapper Olamide premiered today, Tuesday, July 7th on major radio stations around Nigeria.

Popularly known for major hits in the past including Not The Girl, Ba Ni Kidi, Sisi Eko, The Way You Are, Escalade as well as his annual music concert “Love Like A Movie”, Darey has reassured fans that he is not leaving the music scene anytime soon as he is set to release his 5th album after four years.

“Pray For Me” tells a powerful, positive story of victory against all odds with Darey channelling the spirit of his forefathers as a traditional folk storyteller against a rich backdrop of impressive harmonies from the world famous Soweto Gospel Choir.

Translated to Gbàdúrà Fuń Mi in Yorùbá, the song is an inspiring musical experience that contrasts Darey’s signature voice range with the delightful vocals of the over 20-strong choral group. “Àsìkò Laiyé”, the second single is an up-tempo Afrobeat-Hip-Hop fusion featuring rapper Olamide. Drawing heavily on the Afrobeat sound of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the light-hearted yet inspirational number sees Darey incorporate the flow of an R&B song with the raw earthiness of Olamide’s “Street-Hop” flavour to deliver a danceable, yet truly conscious piece of music.

Speaking on the singles, Darey comments, “I thought it would be good to give the fans a sample of the kind of diversity on this album. The idea was to prove that it is possible to make good music that is low-tempo, mid-tempo or a dancefloor filler and still have a message.” He continues, “I was particularly excited to work with the sensational talents of Soweto Gospel Choir on “Pray For Me”. “Àsìkò Laiyé” was also a lot of fun to record and work on. Olamide is a bag of energy and I love the verve and flow he brought to the song. I’m sure fans will love it too.”

Darey has also revealed that the album, Naked boasts of other exciting features and will be released this August!


Download/Purchase “Pray For Me” here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/pray-for-me-gbadura-fun-mi/id1015979172
Download/Purchase “Àsìkò Laiyé” here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/asiko-laiye-feat.-olamide/id1015979171
Listening Links: https://soundcloud.com/darey/pray-for-me

https://soundcloud.com/darey/asiko-laiye-ft-olamide

Wande Coal releases visuals to his smash hit single 'Ashimapeyin'

Black Diamond Entertainment’s CEO, Singer & Songwriter; Wande Coal, returns with the visuals to his Smash Hit single “Ashimapeyin”. The single is off his soon to be released, highly anticipated, Sophomore Album. The video was shot in Lagos and was directed by Unlimited LA. Enjoy...