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Toolz covers May issue of My Streetz Magazine

2013-05-23T06:09:00.003+01:00

Cute!!

Peter and Cameron Okoye strike a pose

2013-05-21T10:36:00.002+01:00

SWagg!! Nice...

At Home with Davido! Watch the “Gobe” Star’s Interview with Red Carpet Show TV | Your Look Inside His Villa

2013-05-21T10:35:00.005+01:00

Recently, he took time out and welcomed Red Carpet Show TV into his home. Just before the music star gives a tour of his house, he speaks to the show’s host on music, family, school and why money motivates him.

"I'm not HIV positive" Cossy Orjiakor tweets

2013-05-21T10:34:00.003+01:00

issokay!!

Naeto C Quits Storm Records

2013-05-21T10:31:00.000+01:00

In the last 15 months, the Nigerian entertainment scene has witnessed more label shakedowns than we could have ever imagined. And the breakup season isn’t over yet…
Rapper Naetochukwu Chikwe better known as Naeto C has ended his relationship with Storm Records, the music home where he launched his career into the Nigerian music market.
NET investigations have revealed that the rapper plans to fully launch his WKG/Cerious Music label in a matter of months.

Unlike the many breakups that have preceded Naeto’s, the rapper’s exit is not battlemented; both parties have been very silent about the issue. As a matter of fact, Storm Records insist that the rapper is still signed with them.
One of the label’s directors Tola Odunsi admits that Naeto has had his own record label Cerious Music for a while but is still with Storm.
‘Naeto has had his record label for a while at least 3 years it’s called Cerious Music – his music is being pushed as a joint venture btw storm 360 and Cerious Music. Nothing has changed’, Odunsi responded to our enquiry via E-mail.
Naeto C’s profile is still active on the Storm Records official website but then again, we can’t take that seriously as General Pype (an artiste who has since parted ways with the label) also has his profile on the website.
An inside source however says Naeto has indeed left and his upcoming project will not be released under the Storm Records imprint. One insider said: ‘It is true Naeto started Cerious Music a few years back but the launch of his new outfit WKG (meaning White Kaftan Gang) will see him act fully as an independent artiste.’
WKG kicked off in the middle of 2012 with the launch of his ‘Tony Montana (Bad pass)’ video featuring D’banj. We are told he also plans to sign Lagos producer E-Kelly.
Storm Records was also not listed as one of the organizers of his first ever solo US tour which ran from late March to early May 2013.
Naeto who remains silent on the issue (he refused to reply our E-mail messages) has been busy though: he welcomed his first child while on tour in the US and returned to Nigeria to seal a deal with telecoms company Globacom as an ambassador. Popular artiste manager Godwin Tom also says Naeto is his new client.
Naeto joined Storm Records in 2006, returning from the US where he had already formed a rap group with close friend Ikechukwu and his younger brother Uzikwendu called ‘World Famous Akademy’. With the smash hit single ‘Kini big deal’, he released his debut album ‘You Know my P’ in 2008; parted ways with Ikechukwu who left Strorm in 2010 and then released a successful second album ‘Super C Season’ in February 2011.
Storm Records headed by Obi Asika and Olisa Adibua (the pair are currently in a legal battle) have in the past signed an impressive long list of acts including Jazzman Olofin, Darey, GT the Guitarman, 2shotz, General Pype. They currently have on their roaster rappers Sasha, Yung6ix, Pop singer Ms Jaie, Urban-Pop group L.O.S and gospel singer Tosin Martins.

Source: TheNetNG

PHOTOS: Koko Master D’Banj Rocks two Different Sneakers for his MTV Africa All Stars Concert Performance

2013-05-21T10:26:00.001+01:00

The Kokomaster rocked two different sneakers - a black and white Guiseppe Zanotti sneakers at the MTV All Stars concert which held on Saturday May 18th in Durban South Africa. Check out the kicks, which he posted on Instagram a while back, below...

Nigerian Songstress Waje speaks on Music, Heartbreak & More to Toolz on Ndani TV’s The Juice

2013-05-21T10:23:00.002+01:00

D’banj unleashes Mega Birthday plans! 5-Star DKM Concert with Fally Ipupa, 2Face, 2Chainz & Olamide in Lagos

2013-05-21T10:22:00.004+01:00

What does Nigerian international pop star D’Banj want for his birthday?

Well, find out on June 23 2013, as the superstar entertainer shuts Lagos down with another five-star concert, featuring live appearances from some of the finest stars from the continent and beyond.

The MOBO and BET-winning hit-maker says he’s throwing a big, spectacular gig, at Eko Hotel in Lagos, to launch the debut DKM album, and celebrate his recent achievements with friends and fans in Nigeria.

The hugely anticipated concert will coincide with D’Banj’s 33rd birthday, and he told us over the weekend, that fans can expect to catch electrifying performances from him and his friends, including Fally Ipupa (DRC), 2face Idibia (Nigeria), 2Chainz (USA), Olamide (Nigeria) and other big names from here and abroad.

The big-budget concert will also feature DB Records acts KaySwitch, JSol, JSleek and others.

‘It’ll be my first time in Nigeria and I can’t wait‘, 2Chainz says in a video drop released by D’Banj. ‘My birthday is in September but I’ll act like it’s my birthday‘, he adds jokingly. The rapper is mostly known worldwide for his mega hit ‘Birthday Song‘

The June 23rd concert, D’Banj says, will be the first in a series of DKM Concerts to be staged in collaboration with Ndani TV in Lagos and other parts.

‘We’ve done it all over the world, with the support of our fans everywhere’, the bestselling entertainer who performed with Snoop Lion at the MTV All Stars Concert in Durban over the weekend, says. ‘I know Nigerians have been yearning, and I can’t wait for June 23 to bring Lagos alive and treat my friends to all the new stuff we’ve been working on’.

2013 Billboard Music Awards: Red carpet photos + full list of winners

2013-05-21T10:10:00.000+01:00

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards took place on sunday at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. See more photos and full list of winners below...

Full list of winners
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
One Direction
Top Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
One Direction
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Artist
Maroon 5
Top Digital Songs Artist (tie)
Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift
Top Radio Songs Artist
Rihanna
Top Touring Artist
Madonna

Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Nicki Minaj
Top Pop Artist
One Direction
Top R&B Artist
Rihanna

Top Rap Artist
Nicki Minaj
Top Country Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist
fun.
Top Latin Artist
Jenni Rivera
Top Dance Artist
Madonna
Top EDM Artist
David Guetta
Top Christian Artist
tobyMac
Top Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift – 'Red'
Top Pop Album
Adele – 21
Top R&B Album
Rihanna – 'Unapologetic'

Top Rap Album
Nicki Minaj – 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'

Top Country Album
Taylor Swift -Red'
Top Rock Album
Mumford & Sons – Babel
Top Latin Album
Jenni Rivera – La Misma Gran Senora'
Top Dance Album
Madonna – 'MDNA'
Top EDM Album
Skrillex – 'Bangarang'
Top Christian Album
tobyMac – 'Eye On It'

Top Hot 100 Song
Gotye Featuring Kimbra – 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Top Digital Song
Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Call Me Maybe'
Top Radio Song
Gotye Featuring Kimbra – 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Gotye Featuring Kimbra – 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Top Streaming Song (Video)
PSY – 'Gangnam Style'

Top Pop Song
Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Call Me Maybe'

Top R&B Song
Rihanna – 'Diamonds'

Top Rap Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz – 'Thrift Shop'

Top Country Song
Taylor Swift – 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'

Top Rock Song
Gotye Featuring Kimbra – 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Top Latin Song
Michel Telo – 'Ai Se Eu Te Pego'

Top Dance Song
Baauer – 'Harlem Shake'
Top EDM Song
Baauer – 'Harlem Shake'
Top Christian Song
Matt Redman – '10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)'

Photos: Tinsel’s 1000 autograph signing session in Abuja

2013-05-21T10:07:00.004+01:00

Chris Attoh, Linda Ejiofor and others met their fans at the Tinsel 1000th episode signing session which held at the Silverbird Entertainment Center Abuja on 11th May. See more photos below...

2,000 flee Borno to Niger Republic

2013-05-21T10:00:00.003+01:00

Culled from Punch

More than 2,000 Nigerians living in border villages in Borno State have reportedly fled as a result of the ongoing military operations targeted at routing insurgents from the area under the emergency rule.

The fleeing villagers were said to have headed to the neighbouring Niger Republic.

“Most of the residents of border villages of Borno have fled to Niger. About 2,000 people from Abadan, Malam Fatori and other villages are now refugees in Difa, Niger Republic,” a top security officer told one of our correspondents on Sunday.

The source said that the Joint Military Task Force was on the trail of members of the Boko Haram sect, who were dislodged from the Sambisa Game Reserve and other camps on Thursday in Borno State.

It was learnt that residents of Maiduguri and other communities far from the border, who did not want to be caught in the cross-fire had also fled to some neighbouring states, including Kano and Bauchi

Teacher arrested for fondling 14-year-old pupil

2013-05-16T19:41:00.001+01:00

Culled from Punch

A 24-year-old teacher, Phillip Ebong, was arrested on Wednesday by the Gowon Estate Police Division, Akowonjo, Lagos, for allegedly victimising a 14-year-old pupil (name withheld) and banning her from attending his classes.

Ebong, who teaches Physics and Chemistry at the Dee Jewels International College, Gowon Estate, Egbeda, was arrested during school hours after a complaint was lodged at the police station by Spaces for Change, a non-governmental organisation on youth development, on behalf of the pupil and her guardian, Mrs. Theresa Amaechi.

A copy of the petition made available to PUNCH Metro revealed that Ebong began harassing the victim from the first day of her enrolment in the school in January 2013.

The petition read, “On repeated occasions, Ebong invited the victim to the staff room informing her of his desire to have an intimate relationship with her. Consequently, the victim became a regular visitor to the staff room during break periods.

“On such visits, he made sexual advances to her which often involved kissing and hugging. Several times, Ebong followed her home, waiting at the gate to avoid being seen by her guardian.”

The petition alleged that under much pressure from Ebong, the victim eventually invited the teacher to her guardians’ home while they were away.

Ebong was alleged to have cajoled her to expose her private part, after fondling her breasts and kissing her.

It was said the harassment became too persistent, that the victim allegedly earned the title, “Uncle Phillip’s wife,” among her classmates and friends.

Amaechi told PUNCH Metro, “The victim is a timid girl. I did not know the extent of the harassment she was facing until she opened up to me last Friday. Earlier, she had told me Ebong was asking her for a relationship and I told her to reject his advances. I thought it would stop at that.

“I was shocked when she told me last week that she was no longer interested in staying in the science class; she wanted to switch to the arts and when I asked why, she said it was because Ebong had banned her from his classes.

“Apparently, she had told him that I was aware that he had asked her for a sexual relationship. The revelation angered him. He even went as far as threatening that she would fail her examinations,”

As at the time of Ebong’s arrest, the school principal was said to be busy as the SSS III students were taking the WAEC examination.

However the school proprietor, identified as Mrs. Azubuike, who was alerted to the development, rushed down to the school. She said the victim never made a formal report to the school.

She said, “We don’t condone such acts here. Had we been informed on time, we would have taken appropriate action.”

When confronted, Ebong allegedly denied the accusation. He blamed the entire situation on his interest in his students’ success.

He said, “I am close to all my students; that is what I was taught in the College of Education that a teacher had to be friendly. I just took an interest in the victim because I noticed she was not taking her homework seriously. All this talk of my touching and kissing her, they are all lies. I admit going to her house but it was because I wanted to see her guardian.”

Executive Director of Spaces for Change, Mrs. Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri, said Amaechi came to her with the case on the same day her ward confided in her.

She said, “We are prepared to seek legal redress in the court should the school and police fail to investigate this matter and exercise full disciplinary action against Ebong.

“Our investigation has also shown that there are other students currently being abused by this same Ebong.

“These acts of misconduct are not only indicative of poor supervision and negligence on the part of the school authorities, but also amount to continuing breeches of the victim’s fundamental human rights.”

As of press time, PUNCH Metro gathered that the police had obtained statements from the victim’s classmates and friends.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ngozi Braide, when contacted, said, “I will let you know when I have the full details.”

Teacher arrested for fondling 14-year-old pupil

2013-05-16T19:40:00.001+01:00