DBanj Blames Dr. Sid For MoHits Breakup, Explains The Kanye West Connection

D'banj was the guest on the latest edition of the TRUTH with Olisa Adibua and he came prepared to share his truth with who ever was listening. He started by talking about how he was born in Zaria and grew in a military background, and how finding his late brother's harmonica started him on the journey that has brought him to this point.

"I am an all round Nigerian, I travelled from Zaria to Kaduna to Jos…and here i am in Lagos. Schooling: I schooled in the Nigerian Military School in Zaria….tertiary education was in LASU.Nigerian Army: I wanted to be in the army but when i lost my bro in 1993, I couldn’t deal with it.

TLC Is Back! Starts Kickstarter Page To Raise Funds For Final Album

T-Boz and Chili, the remaining two members of TLC after the death of third member Lisa Left-Eye, are planning a final album and they are asking fans to contribute funds to make the album. They thank their fans for 20+ years of support and say they need $150k for producing the music from beginning to end. So far, they have raised over $67k. The say;

We wouldn’t dream of making our final album with anyone BUT our fans. Come on y'all, BE A PART OF TLC HISTORY!

AML On Emma Nyra & Ubi Franklin DV Rumor, Banky W's Leaked Threesome Photo, More

The Africa Music Law (AML) Show had their Music Business & Entertainment Law Panel recently which recapped the 2014 celebrity news highlights and their 2015 predictions. Singer turned Entertainment Lawyer Ollachi “Enze” Holman and Family Law Attorney Ms. Unwam Oduok are the guests on this episode of the podcast.

They join AML Show host , Ms. Uduak, to discuss 2014’s biggest stories  in the Nigerian and American entertainment industries, and predict what the future holds in 2015. It’s a fun, entertaining, and  informative panel/episode you do not want to miss! Listen below and also check out some quotes from Attorney Ollachi "Enze" Holman on Banky W, Emma Nyra and the rise of divorces in Nigeria..

Jim Iyke, Mike Godson, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Tayo Faniran Made INEC Ambassadors

Nollywood actors including Jim Iyke, Mike Godson Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, and Mr Kool, as well as BBA Tayo Faniran and others were made INEC youth ambassadors at the INEC Youth Summit held in Abuja this morning.

#ThrowbackThursday - Charly Boy Rocks The Stage In 1983

Some of us reading were not even born in 1983! But Charly Boy is an Area Fada and it's not just a nick name. The verteran musician has been in the industry for more than 40 years. The 63 year old shared these pictures on Instagram to the years when he was just beginning.

See more below...

Sia's Elastic Heart Video With Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler Is Surpisingly Touching

The official music video for Sia's "Elastic Heart" just came out yesterday and is directed by the singer and songwriter herself, with Daniel Askill. The short film in the video features Shia LaBeouf and Maddie Ziegler as almost-naked fighters in a giant metal birdcage. And though the film starts out disturbing - I thought they were naked and he is 28 while she is preteen - it is surprising touching by the end.

With dance and fight moves choreographed by Ryan Heffington, the "Elastic Heart," music video looks set to follow the 4 time Grammy nominated hit "Chandelier," to the same viral heights. Both music videos share the same young actress wearing the same nude outfit and a platinum blonde wig. Watch below...

David Oyelowo On How His Nigerian Dad Mispronounces Oprah, Tom Cruise's Name

Nigerian-born Hollywood actor David Oyelowo, has worked his way up the ranks and these past two years have been great for his career.

Currently getting great press and reviews for his role as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Oprah-produced movie "Selma", about the late civil rights activist, David Oyelowo was also in Lee Daniel's The Butler, also with Oprah, as well as Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise.

Stella Damasus Releases Gospel Track - The Man

Stella Damasus is known for her singing as much as her acting , and has just released a new gospel single titled The Man, produced by her partner Daniel Ademinokan. Stella used to perform with her first husband jaiye Aboderin before he passed away in an untimely heart attack death in his mid-thirties..

Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan have been together for more than a year now and now make music and movies together. Enjoy their collabo below...

Psquare's 'Personally' Is Most Watched African Video With Over 30million Views

PSquare, made up of twins Peter and Paul Okoye are one of the best known pop musicians in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

The duo have not hidden the fact that they are big Michael Jackson fans. So it seems fitting that it is their video, Personally, a tribute to the late King of Pop that has just broken a record for the duo as the most watched Youtube Music Video by an African musician/Duo..

Their brother Jude Engees Okoye, who is also their manager and often the director of their videos shared the picture above to congratulate the group. He wrote the caption;

Willow Smith Goes With Nude Cover For New Music - Female Energy Freestyle

Willow Smith went with a surprisngly grown up cover as she drops a couple of new single ahead of the release of her new LP - 3. Willow turned 14 years old today, and the music are like an early celebration.

The first, a freestyle titled "Female Energy," samples lyrics from Jhene Aiko’s “The Pressure”, and the other track "Cares" are both are smooth listening and have a new age feel, kinda like some work that Erykah Badu has done in the past. Check them out below...

Nse Ikpe, Fathia Balogun, Denrele, Dakore - Official Photos From The Nollywood Movies Awards

The Nollywood Movies Awards 2014 took place today, Saturday 18th October, at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island. Lagos. This third annual event is dedicated exclusively to Nollywood, and is a befitting tribute to the best and the brightest of the ever-growing industry.

Dakore Akande and Denrele Edun hosted the event, and in attendance was all the Nollywood bigwigs including Nse Etim, Tonto Dike, Fathia Balogun, Tunde Kelani, OC Ukeje, Michelle Bello, Blessing Egbe, Kunle Afolayan, Anthony Monjaro, Joseph Benjamin, Adunni Ade, Ufuoma Ejenebor, among others.

Waje - No Be You [Music Video Romance]

Waje proves her acting chops once again in the music video for No Be You, which has a story that reminded me a lot of the short film Blink and had the same actor Deyemi Okanlawon, as the lead. But she is also the queen of soul music, drawing out the emotions in her words, though I think she stumbles a little over the pidgin lyrics.

Tayo And Lilian To Represent Nigeria at Big Brother Hotshots [BBA 2014]

Big Brother Hotshots 2014 will be featuring two Nigerian reps Lilain, and Tayo.

Tayo is a 28 year old model with a Higher National Diploma in Maritime Studies, while Lilian is a 22 year old model, actress, presenter and Tax collector, known as ‘SexyLeeLee’ to her friends.

Find out more about them below and tell us if you already have a favorite.

HBO Releases Beyonce and Jay-Z’s ‘On The Run’ Tour [Watch Full Video]

Beyonce and Jay-Z recently went to Paris for their joint ‘On The Run Tour’ and now, hours of the concert has been condensed by HBO to a TV show of just two and a half hours.

The show was aired over the weekend and now the entire video has been released online. While the HBO special didn’t show any backstage pregnancy announcement, no divorce talk, and no backstage Blue Ivy sightings, the concert provided Carter home videos on stage including Beyonce showing off her baby bump while wrapped in JayZ's arms.

Watch the full video of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s ‘On The Run’ HBO special below…

Listen and Download Brymo's New Single - Fe Mi

Brymo is one of my favorite indigenous musicians in Nigeria. I may not understand everything he sings, but the music, lyrics, vocals and melody, make it worth it for me to listen to him over and again. His latest music - Fe Mi, is no different, and a bonus is that it is baby-making music, my favorite :)

Click to listen and download.

Stephanie Okereke-Linus Releases Touching Trailer for Child Bride and VVF Movie "DRY"

Dry is an inspiring true story of Zara and Halima who find themselves in the same cultural trap regardless of their background,they each struggle to make meaning to their lives...

Director and producer, Stephanie Linus has wrapped up production for her new film “DRY” from her production company Next Page Productions. Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus, the film is an inspired true story based on a young girl Stephanie met in Nigeria many years ago, Aisha.

The movie follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her childhood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides.

It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit.

The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge as Halima.

Emma Nyra Releases Elele Official Music Video ft. Davido

Emma Nyra has released the music video for her single 'Elele', featuring Davido.The video follows the two young artists as they flirt at a beach party until the video transcends to a house party where they eventually realise they they share mutual chemistry for potential romance.

The video was directed by Sesan Ogunro, styled by the renowned Chyna Bee, and shot at Inagbe Beach Resort in Lagos. The song itself was produced by TripleMG's new comer, Selebobo.

The colorful video features cameos from two of Africa's top labels, Iyanya's Made Men Music Group and Davido's HKN GANG.

PSquare Releases Music Video For Single Ejeajo

Peter and Paul Okoye (P-Square) have released the new music video for EJEAJO featuring US Grammy winning rapper, TI. The song reminds me of the old disco songs of the 80s, catchy tune and very danceable. The video is directed by Clarence Peters and their elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye.

Three new singles from the duo has been released, EJEAJO and SHEKINI, both produced by Vtek; and BRING IT ON featuring guitarist/trombonist Dave Scott and produced by Rudeboy.

Check out the video below. BTW, what does Ejeajo mean?

WATCH - Beyonce Performs Full Album Receives Video Vanguard Award From JayZ and Blue Ivy

Beyonce and Jay Z put the rumors of imminent divorce to rest at the MTV Video Music Awards last night after the couple kissed and appeciated each other as Jay Z and Blue presented Beyonce with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award.

He called her “the greatest living entertainer” and she called him "my beloved". Beyonce was crying as she took her award from her husband and her young daughter. She said;

“I have nothing to say, but I’m filled with so much gratitude,” Beyoncé said. “I thank God for this moment. I love y’all so much. Blue Blue, I love you. My beloved, I love you. My fans, I love you. MTV, I love you. Goodnight.”

The part I liked best was Jay Z and Blue Ivy watching Beyoncé perform songs from her latest album, and all the while Blue Ivy was miming her mom's songs and flicking her hands. Enjoy the videos below...

Road To The VMAs - Snake Bites Nicki Minaj's Dancer, Iggy Azalea Falls Off Stage

Strange things seem to be happening to singers Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea, who will be performing at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, coming up tomorrow.

First, one of Nicki Minaj’s backing dancers was hospitalized after she was bitten by a snake during rehearsals for the song Anaconda.

Nicki Minaj is scheduled to perform her new single Anaconda during the music awards show on Sunday and was rehearsing for the live show with her dancers and a large snake this week.

Minaj and her team were onstage as the six-foot long reptile slithered up to a female performer and sunk its fangs into her.

The dancer was taken to a Los Angeles hospital for treatment and the snake was removed from the stage. Her injury is not believed to be serious. It is not known if the animal will still be used in the performance.