Model of the month

Adenike Adegbite hip is a fast rising model who believes her unique selling point is her hair do, face and smile

UNVEILING SQUEEZ

Talented and young up and coming artiste, Tarela Henry Ekaye known by his teaming fans as SQUEEZ is set to storm the entertainment industry very soon. This Niger-Delta born dancehall and reggae whiz kid believes the sky is his starting point as far as much is concern.
Squeeze is a graduate of Geology from the University of Benin as she considers music as one born talent in him. He had his first recording with T-Money in 2006 and subsequently joined force with super producers like Xcel, D’Rey.
This star is already making waves with some of his singles like Dutty Love, Dat’s What I Like and Party On a Friday that are becoming club hit bangs now.
Squeeze is however the first artiste to be signed into Blackdutch entertainment

2face, Goldie, Olamide headlines Acada Blackberry fever 3

Preparation is already in top gear for the third edition of the Acada Blackberry fever summer party billed to hold at the popular celebrity hangout, Get Arena come the 6th of August 2011.

Expected performance will be coming from top artistes with the like of 2face, Kas, Goldie, Olamide, Owen-G, Vector and the host of others.

It should be noted that the party has been held in past times at the popular Tribeca on the Island and La Guliano, Ade-oyo in Ibadan where the first and second edition of the party took place.

According to the publisher of the first consistent youth magazine, Mr. Biodun Caxton-Dada who stated this in a media conference that the essence of the gathering was to bring fun lovers together and create a platform for interaction.

However, this year edition promises to be bigger and better.

Malaika, Kennis All Stars, Danny Young, GO P ignite fans at the 3rd Shetade Democracy Carnival

As public office holder was inaugurated, Fans of Hip hop and Fuji artiste would be so indebted to organizers of the 3rd Shetade Democracy Carnival, which will be recorded as one of the most successful beach event of the year 2011 at Lekki Beach, Jakande Round About, Lekki, Lagos.
The event was one of its kind as hip hop stars like the Kennis Music all stars, Danny Young, El-phlex, Dude Tetsola, T-code, Slim Dee, GOP, Samklef among others thrill fans while the Fuji Gladiators, Suleiman Alao Malika, Pasuma thrill their Fuji fans which enjoy massive audience and o the wheel of steel is world class DJ’s , D J Charlie Shee, Scoty J,Chascolee and Dandy Flex
The Chief Operating Officer, C O O Shetade Images, the organizers of the wonderful event venerated fans and artiste who support the event to be a outstanding one.
“Though we didn’t expect to go along way, but we thank God for making it a great one and more thanks to everyone who supported us like Kenny Ogungbe, Segun Ogunbunmi, Mayor Akinpelu, Charles Nwagbara and all the Media who assisted us in this wonderful project and promise to pay them back in the same coin, we really fulfilled it’s a success” said Olaitan Matti
It’s would be recorded that the first edition of the event was held at Oniru Beach, Victoria Island. It featured late Dagrin, Artquake, Sheyman, Lord of Ajasa, Deebee and lots more. While 2010 edition showcased Side One, Oritsefemi, Slim Joe, Terry G and other talented great stars.
Endless thanks will be given to Star FM, Primetime, Rainbow FM, Global News, High Society, Top Celebrities, E247, Video Wheels, My Lineo TV and Reel Entertainment who really supported the success of this project.

Ash Hamman: Unveiling Dubai’s crowned Prince of R ’n’ B’ in Body and Soul

The name of the Nigerian born reigning R ’n’ B music sensation in Dubai may not click easily in the minds of Nigerian music lovers. This is because the gifted singer born Abdul Sammir Hamman but better known as Ash left the country shortly Immmaqul’8, his defunct hip-hop group made a grand debut in the music scene with a hit track, which musical video rocked the airwaves, a couple of years ago .

Ash’s decision to take his trade abroad years back was filled with open promises ,address books filled with contacts but unfortunately nobody was there to assist the then struggling singer through the ladder of success.

Like a general saying that, there is no gain without pain, Ash’s aura that was filled with hope and determination, which radiated through his actions, voice and dream, eventually paid off. He made it to the UK garage and club charts with the single track titled Bounce to This in 2003. Moreover, the Nigerian born singer, songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur, who was raised in the UK and US stayed on top for a good couple of weeks and soared higher at number one.

Aside breathing fresh air into Dubai’s music scene, Ash has rocked the stage of many international musical concerts. He performed live during one of the editions of Miss World beauty pageant grand finale held at London's Alexander Palace and has also shared the stage with the likes of Akon, Usher, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Montell Jordan, among other world acclaimed music super stars.

Interestingly, as Dubai is currently agog and Ash’s numerous fans are waiting in anticipation for the launch of his self-titled album slated for April 15,2011 in Dubai, The C.E.O and president of I.M.Q - Immaqul’8 Entertainment is announcing his return to Nigerian music scene with ‘Body and Soul’, one of the tracks off the album. Among Ash’s hit tracks are Phases Come and Go, I’m in love with You featuring Sway of Konvict and I’m sorry.While Ash has decided to retrace his step back to the root, his new single, ‘Body and Soul’, is presently burning the music charts in Europe and some African countries. In addition, the song that features General Pype and which both audio and video hit the airwaves penultimate week, is currently undergoing media review in Nigeria.

NANS HONOUR CHARLY BOY--

It was simply another bright afternoon for the Areafada when a group of young Nigerian students stormed his multi- million naira office complex to confer on him an Excellence Award of the most outstanding Entertainer. The students who ...were identified as the Executives of the National Association of Niger Delta Students (NANS) had affirmed that the award was necessary owing to the irrefutable roles of the Areafada towards the advancement of the entertainment Industry. While buttressing their point, the NANS president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe of the University of Benin had stated that Charlyboy’s numerous roles in the entertainment Industry cannot be quantified. He stated this while referencing the eventful tenure of the enigmatic celebrity as the PMAN president and the path C.B had created which most entertainers follow today. The students had equally asserted that they were not oblivious of how Charlyboy had empowered hundreds of Nigerian youth through his annual event tagged Charlyboy show-live. Expressing his gratitude to the students over their benevolence, the youth advocate had promised that more would still come from him as far as the transformation of the entertainment industry is concerned. He had stressed that one of the most important things in his agenda presently was to see that the best leader rules this country so that the Nigerian youth could heave a sigh of relief. He promised to fight all obstacles in order to realize this target for the youth and students of this great country. Responding, the president had emphasized in all categorical terms that the Niger Delta youth and students were solidly behind him.

Mo'Cheddah, Terry Tha Rapman having an affair?

Knight House recording artiste, Mo’ Cheddah is so busy these days juggling her promising career with her education that one might think she has no time for a relationship or love affair. Well it seems despite her hectic schedule Mo’ Cheddah has time to nurture a relationship too.

According to a source who pleaded anonymity, Mo’ Cheddah has been seeing Terry Tha Rapman for quite some time now. The relationship has been kept low key because Mo’ Cheddah doesn’t want the press to get a whiff of who she is dating. “Terry is also not keen on making their affair public because he doesn’t want unnecessary distraction from the public” adds the source.

Irrespective of their wishes, people might connect the dots sooner than later most especially if Terry Tha Rapman decides to shoot his collabo with Mo’ Cheddah titled Get Up which is on his Boyz Are Not Smilin’ album.

Whatever the case maybe, the truth will come out soon or later. Let’s not forget that Terry appeared in Mo’ Cheddah’s Ko Maa Roll video…..hmmmmm.

LIST OF WINNERS OF THE JUST CONCLUDED FUTURE AWARDS

Red Carpet kicks off with the prestigious 6th installment of The Future Awards 2011 which was held at The Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos. Here are some of the most captivating shots from the event. Enjoy!

On Air Personality of the Year (TV) - Tana Egbo
On Air Personality (Radio) - Matse Uwatse
Musician Of the Year - Banky W
Actor of the Year - Mercy Johnson
Sports Person of the Year - Vincent Enyeamaa
Magazine of the Year - FAB
Comedian of the Year - Seyi Law
Team of the Year - The Falconets
Best Use of Science - Debo Olaosebikan
Business Owner of the Year - Bode Pedroa
Journalist of the Year - Tolu Ogunlesi
Corporate Professional of the Year - Tokini Peterside
Screen Producer of the Year - Clarence Peters
Creative Artist of the Year - Aisha Augie-Kuta
Best Use of Advocacy - Muyideen Salau
Young Person of the Year - Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu - Farmer
music producer of the year-So sick

Showing of cleavage a times is part of the job of a model…Adennyke Hip

Adenike Adegbite better known as Adennyke Hip is one of the fast rising model in the fashion and modeling industry; this diva who believes her unique selling point is her charming face that is fit to go for any bill-board advert and runway. This undergraduate of Mass Communication from Lagos State University also has good flair for rap music as she eyes the likes of MI, Laurel-Hill, Missy Elliot, Mode9 as role models. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, she leads us into her world of modeling, what she enjoys most in the job and other sundry issues.

What is your journey into the Modeling and Entertainment like?
I love anything creative and artistic. Movies, music, painting and drawing, photography, hair dressing, fashion designing, just name it. I am a very artistic person. People walkup to me and ask, are you into entertainment? I started music from a singing group in secondary school; it had me- Morgan, Tunde- Napsy, Michael and Ismail- Columbia. We were all influenced by a big brother in my hood back then in Anibaba, Niyi also known as Xcaper then the church. I knew I will be in entertainment right from my childhood. friends asked me to change class so many times in secondary school because I was doing science. I later changed to Arts that is why I am studying Mass comm.

Which influenced your decision to model, your look or height?
I believe its both. People walk up to me and ask that question severally; are you a model? Me going into modeling was influenced by another brother in my hood at Anibaba, Debo. He believes I have everything it takes to make something out of modeling so he introduced me to someone who knows someone that knows the owner of an agency that was how I started. The agency didn’t turn out to be what I expect though but it ignited a passion in me. I went for one of the castings they called me for few years ago and someone said I fit to be a World-class model and with proper training, I will be. That is just what I want to be.

As a Model with good look and height, what would you say is your selling point?
My unique selling point as a model is my face. Because with every new hairstyle, I never look the same! And I think that is fabulous. People walk up to me asking if am related to one person or the other. Some think am Hausa, others say Edo or Igbo but am Yoruba. I like that.

What are some of the jobs you have done so far?
Not much. Few runway and makeup jobs.

Which do you prefer, billboard or runway jobs?
Runway and fashion Photography.

How many people have you worked with?
For photography, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Lai Makanjuola, Mike Ofori gyasi (he is the youngest Pro photographer Nigeria has as of today, they need to watch out for this guy), Di-act studio. I have worked with make-up artists such as Lise Eniola Balogun, Shola, Belles signature, Kekewa make-over and so many other people I don’t know and designers like Modela, Steve ray, Monalisa etc.
I hope to work with many more great people out there that I know and haven’t heard of yet. And for my trainings, Mmodels, that was my last agency really tried for me and all models I have come across at different castings and worked with.

What are those moments that whenever you re-call them, you feel on top of the world?
They are when I create a style for myself whether with my cloths or hair and people like it. They call me crazy girl both in school and at home because I do my things differently, my hair is never the way everyone else is and people love it. I was at a casting for a runway show lately and was picked by the organizers not because my walk was perfect but because of my look, the hair I was wearing and that was not the first time. It has really endeared a lot of people to me, they’d be like, we just love your attitude and I thank God for the inspiration. It shows this is what am supposed to be doing.

Doing all these, were your parent in total support?
If it does not affect my education, they won’t question. It wasn’t easy when I was younger but they knew I know what I am doing, so no qualms.

With the kind of work you do how you handle guys.
It is expected that you get admired either for the right or wrong reasons, it now depends on you. I don’t smile when nothing is funny; I guess you understand what that means. It is a reflection that I am a no nonsense person. If your admiration is genuine, I appreciate it and if it is not. I put such people in their place.

What is your definition for fashion?
Fashion to me is being in trend, being in vogue, keeping up with the world, dressing wise. I believe in style because it is personal. Fashion is having all the designer stuffs and wearing them the way they said you should. But style is adding your personal touch to everything you wear; my wear is not only talking about cloth, am also talking about hair and other aspect. From head to toe.

Part of your body you love most
Every part of me, I love. From my hair to toe nails because I get complements about different parts of my body everyday. If not about my hair, it is my lips, or my legs or my face.
How many Your kind of man?
I love a man who is God-fearing and sincere. Possess a great sense of humor, must be ambitious and pragmatic. He must be sensitive and responsible.

Some people believe that models are loners. What is your take on that?
That is not possible. Models are the most sociable people I know. To be highly successful as a model, you need to network and how do you network? Social networking avenues like clubs or parties, SN sites, anywhere and everywhere. Those models we call “Super” got their breakthrough jobs not from their agencies really but through networking. Just like I got this interview.

Does one have be e to be skinny to be a model?
Not at all. Just have the right look and the right attitude.

As a run-way model, when a job demands that you show your cleavage, will you honour that?
It depends on how much of flesh is involved. If it is too much, then I might not. But it is no crime or sin for those who do it; it is part of the job.

What turns you off in people?
I hate people who pretend to be what the are not or people who say what they can’t do.

There is believe that models get to sleep with their boss, before they are allowed to go for casting, how true is this?
I heard such things but never experience it.

What are your aspirations as a model?
I intend to be pace setter like Oluchi, Tinuola Tinu, Alec Wek, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. Contribute my own quota to the industry like Tyra Banks is doing with next American Top Model.

Who inspires you?
God and all models but professionals and amateurs that I have ever watched on television, seen and work with.

KASH 11 finally drops album

The most anticipated album from Multi-talented rapper, Music produce cum actor Kash 11 has finally dropped. The album titled “The Return of Kukute” has already been gaining massive airplay in most radio stations and he is expected to shoot the videos soon.
This fourteen (14) track album featured 10 guest appearances and has all the major productions done by Kash 11 himself except for some other tracks mixed and mastered by Rhyme and Dyclau.
However the albums launch and release party is expected to be scheduled soon.

Flex settles grievance with Chelsea striker, Anelka

Charles Flex Adedeji the CEO of Samba Unit Entertainment outfit has made news again; this time this successful entertainment guru after releasing his first major hit singles Party time, I don’t wanna Sise and Bebe Nlo, Flex has not still rest on his oars as this time he made it big as he features the appearance of Chelsea strike, Nicholas Anelka in the video of his new single which is currently enjoying massive airplay across the country including MTV BASE & CHANNEL O.
As if the friendship will never end, flex went ahead on a trip to see and settle the grievance between him and the Chelsea super star over a top Switzerland female model named SARNAZ who also featured and played major role in the music video as she claims to be in love with both of them. After all said and done, he will be featuring him as star appearance in his Europe and Canada tour. He is presently working on with Samba Unit All Star; still forging ahead with his career, Flex was granted an interview by CNN after he honored the wedding ceremony of the Queen of England daughter.

Behold a new talent

Emmanuel Chijoke popularly known as Emmashyme is a young and talented producer; singer and song writer who believe musical production add more value to his life.
Emmanuel who hails Abombiase Local Government in Imo State started his music career at a tender age moving from a drummer to an instrumentalist. Not relenting in his career, Emmanuel started learning the string of music production at LahLah digital studio production.
He is currently employed at Samba Unit Entertainment where he has produced hit tracks for wave making artistes like Flex, Oritsefemi, Idris Abdul-Kareem, Lord of Ajasa, Freaky Jazz, and Candy Sea amongst others. He is currently the official producer for Unilag All Star musical project.
As an artistes, Emmashyme dropped his first major single titled I no bi Mugu in 2009 after which he released another major single titled Kolobada where he featured Mc Fricker. However, the songs are currently enjoying massive airplay in most radio stations.

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Artistes gathered to celebrate Late Dagrin

Although the Late Rap Lord, Olaitan Olaonipekun popularly known as Dagrin by his teaming fans may not exist any longer but his good work and legacy created still speaks for him as fans, colleagues all trooped out in large number to celebrate what is tagged Dagrin’s Post-Humous Birthday.
This four day post-Humous birthday started with a radio awareness programme led by DJ-Zeez, YQ and Tunde Peters saw them visiting most radio stations saying words about the late artiste while the day two was an enlightenment walk tagged’ Essence of Seat-Belt ‘while the day three was a visit to Modupe Cole Memorial, Akoka, Lagos where gift items ragging from Bags of rice, toiletries, drinks, cash amount were donated to the home.
The final celebration of the artistes was done at the popular celebrity Hang-out Rehab, Victoria Island where landmarks were made considering the calibers of the entertainment personality presents. Stars present includes, Mo-Hit’s crew, YQ, Djinee, So-Sick, Ice-Prince, Freestyle, DJ-Zeez, and other members of Oniru Beach.

Funke Akindele robbed

Delectable Yoruba actress, Funke Akindele known as Jenifa is not in good mood as she was recently robbed my men of the underworld at the Ojota Bus-stop area of Lagos state.
Funke who was all alone in the car was forcefully stopped by the robbers who carted away an undisclosed amount of money; as if this was not enough for the robbers who proved to be nice returned back to the actress a sum of Fifty Thousand Naira for her weekend break.
All effort to reach the actress prove abortive but information reaching us has it that the actress was not hurt and she is presently doing fine.
Prior to this effect, Funke has earlier publicized the release of her much awaited blockbuster movie titled Omo-Ghetto formerly billed to hold at the National Theatre, Iganmu where top stars like Baba Nee, Clever-J, African China, Saheed Osupa, Yaw of Wazobia FM, Helen Paul, and Gbenga Adeyinka were all expected to the feature before the ill-fated robbery incident.
However, release party of the movie has been postponed indefinitely but the movie is expected to hit the street soon.

MTN Project Fame Winner Hits 4 Nominations from SMVA, NMVA Awards

Still riding on his successful exploits in the 2009 edition of musical reality show, MTN Project Fame West Africa, Mike Anyasodor, has been nominated for four categories in the Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) and the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) respectively.

The R&B songster stormed the Nigerian music scene with some hit tracks and a captivating video from his yet-to-be released album, which has earned him nomination for the awards of Best R&B Video and Discovery of the Year in the SMVA as well as Best R&B Video and Best Video by New Artiste in the NMVA.

The video, Fine Fine Lady, directed by Clarence Peters of Capital Hills Records, has been enjoying massive air play on local and satellite TV stations across Africa and has been regarded by the organisers of both awards as one of the finest musical revelations of 2010.

Mike, who was obviously delighted with his multiple nominations, said it is the beginning of good things to come and a very good way to start a music career after the nurturing experience of the MTN Project Fame Academy.

“I am extremely excited because I did not expect a nomination, not to talk of four nominations from two different awards. I did what I had to do as an artiste. I put my best in my songs as well as the video so that my fans can enjoy my music and be happy. But with these nominations, it shows that Nigerians are really appreciating my work.”

He is optimistic of winning the awards, promising that his fans would enjoy more of his works.

“Everything is in God’s hands but I believe I will win. Whichever way it goes, I appreciate the fact that I am being nominated,” he said.

Mike’s exploit in the Nigerian entertainment industry is a justification of the values acquired from the MTN Project Fame Academy. Other products of the reality show, Season 1 winner, Inyanya Mbuk, Praise Adejoh, Tomiwa Sangonuga and Anis Hallowey, have also been enjoying massive rave in the entertainment scene, with new entrants, Chidinma Ekile, Kesse Frimpong and Tolu Adesina.

Kehinde:Yes I'm in a relationship, Taiwo:No, I'm not

The Campbell twin sisters are both into entertainment; Taiwo is a singer, while Kehinde is a model. Both are students of the Open University. They had a chat with Mercy Michael and Mutiat Alli


What exactly are you twins into?
Entertainment, I'm Taiwo and into music; while Kehinde is into modelling.

What kind of music, Taiwo?
I sing gospel music
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Why gospel?
It has to do with what message you have and the passion. Yes, to an extent, gospel music may not be that profitable financially but it depends on your method of distribution. I want to make money quite alright so I've got to be able to do gospel in a commercial way. Keffe's kokoroko is being played everywhere. So one can say she's been able to understand the market and the industry. I'm cut out for gospel music and I'm not ready to bend over backward but at the same time it has to be contemporary enough and appealing to everybody.

Did you start out singing gospel songs?
Yes, but along the line I did secular music too. I did a song with Tony Tetuila, but I had to later beg him that I won't be appearing in the video. I even told him not to give me any credit in the song. I can't do secular music anymore. I know I will be very unhappy if I do it.

How long have you been singing?
Professionally, six years.
Six years is a long time.
I have not really come out and it's due to logistics. For now I have a single.

When do you intend to come out fully?
Next year.

When did you realise that you had it in you (singing)?
It's been a long time. We've always been singing. We were in a group called Sound Plus. But somewhere along the line (Kehinde speaking) I realised I had interest in modelling so I decided to go into modelling fully while Taiwo continued with singing.

So what do you do apart from singing and modelling?
(Taiwo speaking) we school at the Open University and we are with Outreach Entertainment. We brand, cover events. But for me, what I do with them is jingles and voice overs.

Taiwo, don't you think you look too glamorous for a gospel singer?
I wear what I'm comfortable in. It's not every time we dress like this. Normally, I like native wear. But basically, I don't have any problem wearing things that are trendy. For me, what matters is modesty and decency. For instance, some people will probably wear this gown without leggings, but I can't do that. The days when I used to wear micro-minis are gone. As I said, fashion should be about modesty and decency.

Kehinde, what's your story about modelling?
I started by doing ushering jobs, then runways in 2004, before I started doing calendar jobs. I also do music videos. I just did Star Trek commercial for Nigerian Breweries. I don't do runways anymore.

Are you girls in any relationship?
(Kehinde speaking) Yes, I'm in a relationship.
(Taiwo) No, I'm not.

Why?
It's because I ended a serious relationship a long time ago. I have guys who are very close but I really do not have that time for now. Basically, I'm taking my time. But when you see the right person you will know. Not that I don't get advances from men, I mean we go on TV regularly. Recently we were on Moments with Mo; and lo and behold, calls started coming in and almost every one of them was saying the same thing. But the truth is when you see a serious person you will know. For instance there was this guy that was asking me out for a long time and I kept turning him down only to find out that while he was planning to get married to his wife he was also asking me for a serious relationship. So you just have to be careful that is the truth.
You have to marry someone who identifies with your calling otherwise you will be making a big mistake. I have a friend who is a good singer and suddenly she got married and had to stop singing; for me, that is unacceptable. If you love me, you have to love what I'm doing. The fact that I'm married doesn't mean that I will not enjoy the comfort of a studio.

Kehinde, how do you deal with societal pressure?
As it is with everyone who is in public glare, we feel the pressure, I won't lie to you. For instance, we don't have a car. We spend a lot on cabs and sometimes we rely on friends to drop us at events and pick us up. Sometimes when they fail to turn up due to traffic and things like that we end up going in cabs and sometimes too, when we have to be at another place and we are running behind schedule, we end up jumping on a bike. In cases like this, we hide our faces so that we are not recognised. The car thing actually is over due. We are seriously working out modalities on how to get our own car but we are not desperate. If we were, there are guys out there who are willing to offer us one if you are also willing to compromise but no, we are not desperate.

What does fashion mean to you?
(Taiwo speaking) it is about being comfortable with what you are wearing.
(Kehinde) Fashion is all about making and creating statements.

Do you have a beauty routine?
(Taiwo) yes, I have; usually I clean my face of make-ups and go for some massage before going to bed.
(Kehinde) Whenever I am feeling sleepy, I go to bed even without washing off my face make-up.

What would I find most in your wardrobe?
Most likely, more of Aso-Oke because that is what we consider fashionable right now; it is only on some basis that you find us wearing trousers and gowns. But for Kehinde who is a model, she can wear anything that suits her only on the grounds that it does not expose her cleavage.

Perfume choice?
If it smells good, I'll wear it, it shouldn't choke me. I like Estee Lauder, it's a nice perfume but I could wear anything else, I don't have to stick to one.

Dressing?
It depends on where I am going really. I don't really like flashy colours, and I spend most of time getting my face well made and my clothes ready to make a statement.

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