DOWNLOAD: DJ Kaki P – Voice Of The Woman (#VOTW) Mixtape

There comes a time in our love for music that we just wanna hear the ladies do it for us.. Seyi Shay, Emma Nyra, STL, Victoria Kimani, Tiwa Savage, Lola Raeetc..we just wanna listen to sounds of the ladies.

DJ Kaki P hooks us up  with all that (and more) with the Voice-Of-The-Woman ( #VOTW ) mixtape.

It’s all the great hits and fresh music we can sing to, dance to and grind to etc

 Dj Kaki P Won the first Sofa lounge Dj Face-Off last year in Abuja and the Top Radio Easter Dj competition a few months ago in Lagos

He loves them, we love them, you do too, lets appreciate the female in the music industry, download, listen and share.

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Heroine Of Africa! Joselyn Dumas Graces The Covers Of New African Woman Magazine

Sexy, chic, charming…and an overpowering sense of true Africanism.

That’s what the June/July editions of the African Women’s Magazine has displayed on all its 3 covers for the UK, South Africa and International editions.

New African Woman is a news and lifestyle magazine ‘for the discerning women of substance’ and, its new issue is packed with lots of amazing features.

Resplendent on the covers is Joselyn Dumas. Joselyn Canfor Dumas (born on 31 August 1980) is a Ghanaian TV presenter and actress.And hers is a life of sheer inspiration and the will to succeed. She was picked as the 2012 face of the Range Rover Evoque in Ghana. She has won multiple awards, including 2010/2011 TV Personality of the Year and was judged the hottest Ghanaian celebrity in 2012 by 4syte TV. Also she’s starred in the movies Perfect Picture, Adams Apples and A Sting in a Tale.

From its endearing cover feature with Joselyn Dumas to an interview with ‘Afropolitan Chef’, Yetunde Taiwo as well as an interesting sit-down with Zimbabwean “We Need New Names” Author, Noviolet Bulawayo.

For her cover feature, ‘the uber gorgeous, talented and blessedly curvaceous’ Joselyn looks absolutely fabulous in pieces by Bestow Elan, Nicol DeNoir and Anita Quansah. She also discussed her “ ’fake hips’ tips on weight loss and her new talk show secrets”

There’s an abundance of exciting fashion, beauty and culture features so you should get yourself a copy. New African Woman is available via subscription and in select bookstores in the UK, South Africa and news stands around the world.

Ahem, Now for the real hips of the lady. Below are some ‘hipsey’ photos of Joselyn Dumas

Photography: Dami Oyetade
Fashion Stylist: Viennty
Assistant Stylist: Delores Osori
Hairstylist: Adeola Olasebikan
Make-Up: Imelda Ladebo

Photo Credit: New African Woman

[Music] : X.O Senavoe – BEAUTIFUL

After keeping fans in suspense, Africa’s most anticipated lyrical genius X.O Senavoe is back on a “Beautiful” note. Since the ground-breaking release of his “Taxi Music” video, which continues to enjoy tremendous rotation on Pan-African and International television, X.O has been preparing the way to kick-off his takeover year. 

“Beautiful”, his brand new single taken from the forthcoming XPoint0 Intro Tape, is produced by DJ Juls,Adey and X.O Senavoe himself. The emotive opus sees Senavoe in his signature poignant story-telling mode over resounding piano chords, commanding drum patterns and a deft string arrangement which culminates into a sound for all moods. It’s beautiful music.

This new single serves as the precursor to the release trail leading to the long-awaited XPoint0 EP/Tape and as X.O puts it, “For me, ‘Beautiful’ is about celebrating everyone’s uniqueness. Remaining who you are, and making the best of all you’re given, is what true beauty is.”

After “Beautiful”, X.O is gearing to take things a notch higher with the release of two brand new singles in the coming weeks. It’s “X.O Senavoe Season”…


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BBA 8: Housemates engage in kissing galore

Barely few days into Africa’s top reality show, Big brother Africa Season 8, The Chase housemates are already getting cozy kissing one other and playing funny. The first kiss of the season has been recorded in the Rubies House. Is this a trick to win more votes or is it for real? A casual game of spin the bottle in the garden resulted in Ghana’s Selly reaching over to Angola’s Biguesas for a passionate kiss much to the amusement and applause of her fellow housemates. This was in between the housemates’ first nominations session in the game. South Africa’s Koketso could not match up to Selly’s antics when it was her turn to kiss Zambia’s Sulu. Koketso simply hugged the dreadlocked Zambian and gave him a perk on the cheek. However, it seemed to be Sulu’s lucky day as the green bottle pointed to Selly to give him a warm smooch, almost to make up for Koketso’s shortcomings. After Koketso’s ‘cheating’, one housemate was heard suggesting that; “from now on it’s either we French kiss or we stop playing the game.” From then on, it was kissing galore on the lips. Our eyes are wide open as we wait in anticipation of what these kisses will turn into. Just when the housemates were starting to get acquainted, with some even starting to like each other in a suspicious way, Nigeria’s Beverley was the first to nominate Housemates to be evicted. The rest of the Housemates were left in deep thought about their own nominations. Others, like Bassey, carried on doing their own thing and tried not to think a lot about what would be going down in the Diary Room. While most Chasers were not entirely confident with their nominations, the likes of Pokello and LK4 kept their choices simple and their reasons clear, showing that they’ve given a lot of thought to the Nomination Session. The rest of Housemates’ reasons were rather personal and unacceptable to Biggie, in which case Biggie asked them to give alternative and relevant reasoning. All Housemates, however, insisted that none of the nominations were ‘personal’.

[Music] : Tiwa Savage – His Voice

Here is this unreleased tune "His Voice" from Tiwa Savage, this isn't on the album but thought i should share, Ladies don't sleep on this. Listen & Share Your Thoughts!!

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[Music] : J Milla[@jmillagripboiz] (GRIP Boiz) – Pose (Prod by ChopStix)

Here is a sick Tune From  J. Milla of the GRIP Boiz with Chopstix Pon The Beat .... Listen and Share Your Thought!!!


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Jesse Jagz[@jessejagz] - Redemption (uncensored)

Not much has been heard of Jesse Jagz since his exit from former record label Chocolate City…….well, not any longer! His highly anticipated sophomore album: Jagz Nation Volume 1: Thine nation come drops in July but today, we have the world exclusive of his newest video: Redemption!! Raw, Uncensored and Uncut. Now this is sure going to get folks talking

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Iya Ojo, Funke Akindele, Fathia Balogun, In Big Fight For YMAA

IYABO AND FUNKE

The nominees for the 2013 edition of the prestigious Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA) have been unveiled. The race for supremacy for the coveted Yoruba awards has begun. Since the nominees were unveiled, prospecting winners have started wooing for votes from their fans. 

It is definitely going to be a big battle for some top actresses who hope to become the best actress in that category. Funke Akindele, Fathia Balogun, Iyabo Ojo and some others are top stars hoping to win in the above category. 

The event, as earlier reported by Nigeriafilms.com, will hold in Ibadan, Oyo State on a soon to be announced date. 

Below is the full nominees' list;

Best Actor in leading role

Muyiwa Ademola (Tangiri)
Odunlade Adekola (Mufu Olosa Oko)
Yomi Fashlanso (Eja Tutu)
Femi Adebayo (Aiyekoto)
Ibrahim Chatta (Onidajo)
Muka Eyiwinmi (Asiru Ejire)

Best Actress in leading role

Lizzy Anjorin (Kofo Tinubu)
Ayo Adesanya (Amope Alasela)
Iyabo Ojo (Arinzo)
Fathia Balogun (Opo)
Funke Akindele (Ife Gbona)
Bimbo Oshin (Faderera)

Best Actor in Supporting Role

Akin Lewis (Obayeje)
Antar Laniyan (Ibinu Oba)
Dele Odule (Feranmi)
Taiwo Hassan (Eni Jogun)
Olaiya Igwe (Ile Alayo)
Aina Gold (Ika kan)

Best Actress in Supporting Role

Ayo Mogaji (Mama Insurance)
Dupe Jaiyesimi (Oloja Ere)
Joke Muyiwa (Ayitale)
Rose Odika (Tori Ogun)
Aishat Abimbola (Mulika Nkako)
Iyabo Ojo (Ile Alayo)

Best Cross-Over Actor

Mercy Aigbe (Osas Omoge Benin)
Doris Simeon (Gucci Girls)
Kelvin Ikeduba (Adanikan Rin)
Ricardo Agbor (Iyo Aye)
Toyin Aimakhu (Jejeloye)

Best Musician in an Acting Role

Wasiu Alabi Pasuma (Irawo Meji)
Sule Alao Malaika (Aminatu Papa)
Salawa Abeni (Asiru Ejire)
Saheed Osupa (Labake Omo Oko)
Ajoke Cinderella (Shakyra)

Best Comedy Film

Ijewuru
Olojojo
Iyawo Gbajumo
Ile Alayo
Alani Baba Labake

Best Comedy Actor

Afonja Olaniyi Sanyeri (Amisu)
Ronke Ojo (Awa Meje)
Hafiz Oyetoro Saka (Asiru Ejire)
Wale Akorede Okunnu (Ile Alayo)
Adekola Tijani Kamilu (Jonathan)
Tayo Amokade (Kofo Tinubu)

Most Promising Actor

Tunde Owokoniran (Penkelemesi)
Damola Olatunji (Adetutu)
Gabriel Afolayan (Aba Meta)
Bigval Jokotoye (Ika Kan)
Austine Emmauel (Agbara)
Korede Wealth (Arole Are)

Most Promising Actress

Memunat Yinusa (Mimiano)
Tayo Sobola (Arewa Onijogbon)
Olaitan Ogunbile (Ona Wura)
Titi Oludipe (Aran)
Misola Iyun (Adetutu)

Best Cultural Movie

Aramotu
Tangiri
Adayeba Ote
Igba Oro
Abeni Alagbo Oru

Best Marketer

Corporate Pictures
Almaroof
Toymax Holding
Olasco Films
Zainab Ventures
Lawlah His Grace

Achievement in Directing

Abiodun Olanrenwaju (Arinzo)
Niji Akanni (Aramotu)
Kunle Afod (Ika Kan)
Muyideen Ayinde (Amope Alasela)
Saidi Balogun (Alami Ayemi)
Adebayo Tijani (Aiyekoto)

Best Picture

Arinzo
Aramotu
Alami Ayemi
Ika Kan
Amope Alasela

Achievement in Cinematography

Jejeloye
Arole Are
Ona Abayo
Irawe
Gucci Girls
Richie Richie
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Achievement in Editing

Iyo Aye by Taiwo Olajire
Owu by Biodun Adeoye
Ile Alayo by Riliwan Adebayo
Adetutu by Adebayo Aranisola
Eja Tutu by Shola Ayorinde
Arire Oko Deola by Hakeem Lawal

Honorary Award

Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola
Late Duro Ladipo
Late Kola Ogunmola
Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero)
Adebayo Faleti

[Nollywood] Tribalism Is Killing Nollywood--Halima Abubakar

Tribalism is one issue that has affected so many people negatively in Nigeria. It has become a cankerworm in almost all the facets of our life; and it has eaten deep into the fabric of our society. One effect it leaves behind is corruption, nepotism and lack of productivity. 

In the Nigerian setting, it is very common for some people to discriminate because of someone's ethnic background. Some people have even likened tribalism to racial abuse. Though in marriages, the issue is gradually being defeated as we have had inter-ethnic marriages, the menace is still very dominant in most professions in Nigeria. 

In Nollywood, one does not need a soothsayer to know that tribalism has taken over the industry. It is common to see this in most interest groups and associations formed in the industry. 

While those from the Yoruba tribe are dominant in the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners of Nigeria (ANTP), those from the Igbo extraction are prominent in Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). Interestingly, both groups represent the interests of actors in Nollywood. 

In the same vein, those in ANTP suffer inferiority complex whenever they are in the midst of AGN members. Only few from ANTP camp have had the courage to mix with those in AGN. Also, whenever any of the groups organizes a programme, it is very rare to see representatives of other groups.

However, one person who wishes to put an end to this issue of dichotomy in the movie industry in Nigeria is beautiful actress, Halima Abubakar.

In a chat with Nigeriafilms.com recently, the Kogi State-born actress admitted that she has suffered a lot from tribalism in Nollywood. When asked one thing she would like to change in Nollywood, Halima was quick to say it is “tribalism.”

She said, “I have experienced tribalism, I know people would say it is a lie, but that is the truth.” “Why have those from a particular group not reached out to people who are not specifically from their areas?” she asked.

“I have worked with a lot of Igbos, my marketer is Igbo, I have worked with a lot of them and I know those I have not worked with, I have not seen the right roles for me yet, but I believe they will come. But how about others, who are independently shooting movies, does that mean those are the only set of actors in Nollywood?

“I am not saying they should give me roles, but there are people who want to see fresh faces. We need to give others opportunity to showcase their talents,” she emphasized.

The celebrated actress however advised that tribalism should be stopped in Nollywood. “I am saying, stop tribalism and bring everyone under the umbrella of AGN,” Halima said.

© 2013 Nigeriafilms.com

Omotola Returns Home...Signs International Deal + Causes Stir At Murtala Muhammed Airport [PICTURES]

Having had a swell time in America joining her international counterparts like Mary Stengel, Stephen Spielberg, Michael Djaba, Jessica Biel, Lincoln Actor, Daniel Day-Lewise and others, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has returned back to Nigeria.

Omotola, one of the 100 most influential persons in the world landed at Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos Nigeria over the weekend.

The world icon who just received an outstanding reception at the Time Gala in New York was welcomed by her charming husband Captain Matthew Ekeinde and a host of press and awaiting fans who had all gotten wind of her arrival.

The sultry actress who was well received by fans and family thanked the whole crowd, posed for pictures and before everyone could say alo aloha... The captain and her waiting security whisked the World Figure away.

We learnt that she utilise her time well while in America signing international deals and making solid contacts that will keep her atop her game in Nollywood.

Photos by: Daniel Sync PHOTOS

With director Stephen Spielberg and Lincoln actor, Daniel day-Lewise ( co - honorees).

Mary Stengel,Stephen Spielberg, Omotola , michael djaba and Jessica Bielþ.

BREAKING NEWS! Pasuma loses Range Rover Sport to armed robbers

Orobokibo crooner, Pasuma Wonder, according to information just reaching us was dispossessed of his metallic silver colour Range Rover Sport by armed robbers.

The car with registration number MUS 830 AP, was snatched from the leading Yoruba musician yesterday night around his neighborhood. Details later.

Ex-MBGN Munachi Abii in love with 18-yr-old rapper

Briss and Muna spending some quality time in Dubai. Photo: Instagram/Briss

Don’t we just love when our Nigerian celebrities set it off and fall in love (or lust) with each other? It has come to our attention that beauty queen turned rapper Munachi Abii is romantically involved with Pop group, L.O.S band member Olade Brisbe better known as Briss.

The couple, we are told, have been in a hot romance for the past few months and they’ve managed to keep it under the wraps with only very close friends in the know.

We are also told Muna has confided in her close friends, telling them she’s in love with the 18-year-old rapper. Briss, an upcoming rapper started gaining buzz when the Urban-Pop music group L.O.S (the group consists of three other members – Yung, Tomi and Bridge) signed with Storm Records and released their popular single ‘Bad guy P’.

Briss who is currently an undergraduate in a Dubai university spends time shuttling Lagos and the U.A.E but his schooling hasn’t stopped the ‘lovers’ from hooking up – sources tell us Briss, (who is from quite a wealthy family) has on several occasions flown Muna over just to be with her.

Briss last April posted a photo of himself and Muna cooling off in a Dubai beach. ‘At the beach.. Ofcourse Muna being a mess lol #dubai’, Briss wrote as he posted the photo on his Instagram. Muna in turn has been quite supportive of Briss and his group’s music. If she’s not tweeting about their new songs, she’s chatting up with the other band members.

Some dated tweets between Muna and Briss also suggest there’s something holding on between them:

@muna01: ‘@BrisB_LOS duuuude wen r u back?

@BrisB_LOS: very very soon muna! booked a flight already tho. How you now?

@muna01: @BrisB_LOS: chillin boo.

@BrisB_LOS: hope your good sha.

But speaking with NET over the telephone Muna denies being romantically involved with Briss. ‘That sounds ridiculous, I’m in a relationship with someone else’, Muna told NET.

Muna turns 26 this November. In 2007, she won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.

Before the MBGN crown, she had however shown interest in music, rapping under the name Babyrella. She recorded a rap duet with Terry tha Rapman whom it is rumoured she dated at that time.

In 2010, she changed her name to Muna and signed a management deal with Ayo Shonaiya’s RMG Company, launching her music career.

She has gone on to feature with the likes of Waje, Kel, Michael Word, Banky W, DJ Jimmy JATT andPsquare.

And Briss is not the first Nigerian artiste Muna has been rumoured to be involved with. We are told she has also allegedly been involved with several other acts including D’banj, M.I, Wizkid and Peter Okoye. Of course the sister continues to – vehemently – deny these unconfirmed reports.

Lol. I guess some people r gonna b living 4 a while RT @BrisB_LOS: Liar liar liar liar liars never die. Only when they die..

April 28, 2013 6:47 PM via UberSocial for BlackBerryReplyRetweetFavorite

@muna01

Muna abii

“@muna01: @BrisB_LOS duuuude wen r u back?”very very soon muna! booked a flight already tho. How you now?

April 3, 2013 5:25 PM via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite

@BrisB_LOS

BrisBillionaireOfLOS

@BrisB_LOS chillin boo.

April 3, 2013 5:35 PM via UberSocial for BlackBerryReplyRetweetFavorite

@muna01

Muna abii

Hahaha I swear! "@BrisB_LOS: @muna01 dude they arnt readyyyy for that your jammm busssss! Allah"

February 23, 2013 12:44 PM via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite

@muna01

Muna abii

[INSPIRED] Who Says Gender Doesn’t Matter?

A few days ago, I was chatting with a dear friend and referred her to my website to have a look-see. Few minutes later she was back on the chat, bristling with excitement, and then she used the dreaded word.

“I sense feminist undertones,” she said, regarding the website. “I am one (a feminist) at heart so I always know when I meet a soul sister.”

Feminist. Soul Sister. She could not have painted ‘the’ picture any better. What came to my head was the image of a woman with long dreadlocks wrapped with a white scarf, wearing a white gown, drinking Beer with other ‘soul sisters’. It was an image I was not comfortable with.

Last few weeks, I posted a link on my Facebook wall of Chimamanda’s speech ‘We should all be Feminists’. The speech, eloquent and insightful, had thrilled me with its factual content more than the title had, so when I shared it expecting responses on the content of the speech, I was quite surprised when a friend of mine, a guy, posted on my wall:

“What is the big deal about the speech? You guys don’t realise that these days, men don’t care who’s important, but who gets what’s to be done, done. You guys need to move on, there’s more to life than equality between genders”.

So I sat and thought: Does the fight for gender equality really matter?

Let me break these facts down and then you be the judge -

• If a man and a woman with the same qualification, interview for a job, there is a 70% probability that the man would be hired over his female counterpart.
• In the same scenario as above, there is a 90% possibility that the man would be paid higher than the woman in an organisation without established benefits for different levels of staff
• More often than not, a woman would spend at least five years of her life raising children (if she has children) and she would be more than often pressured to settle for a job that would stunt her career growth so she can have more time for her children or she would have to give up working altogether.
• More often than not, society agrees that a wife should not earn more than her husband if she does not want to be seen as ‘controlling’.
• Many single women have had to give up better jobs or packages or hide their worldly possessions so they can seem more attractive to men
• When a woman is young and pretty, she will most likely get a job as a Customer Service Representative or as a Marketer without rigorous interview, almost automatically.
• If a woman is intelligent and outspoken, she may not be a ‘good’ wife.
• If a man helps out with the house chores, more often than not, it will be said that the woman has used her feminine wiles to charm him.
• Many young ladies use their sexuality to get want they want – most times, what they want is a man to take care of their needs. They are never taught to reach for more other than their immediate needs, which, they are told, can be satisfied by men.
• The writhing bodies of endowed women are best served in music videos. You never see a naked man, only women. I wonder why that is.
• If you advocate for women to be more financially independent at every stage of life, most people who have not met you would assume you are a single older woman, bitter about life and trying to drag everyone along to your level of bitterness.
• If you’re a woman and you tell someone you want to be a CEO of a conglomerate someday, most likely you are joking or fanciful or just had one too many drinks.
• If a couple splits, almost everyone would assume it’s the fault of the woman.

So, after going through all these, if you think they are true, ask yourself why gender equality is a big issue in many African societies today, and if it’s worth the fight.

I rest my case.