2015 BET Awards, Yemi Alade Speaks “Credibility Over PaddyPaddy”

This has been the talk of the web space and blogsphere for couple of hours, it was birthed earlier when Fuse ODG expressed his feeling about the BET Awards not having due respect for African artistes and their hard work. The flame on this expanded after one of Nigeria’s finest songstress Yemi Alade shared her candid view of the process put in place by BET as regards recognition and timing for presenting the awards to the Best International Act [Africa]. She shared her view via her instagram page…See what she had to say in the caption below


“By the way…@bet_intl AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY.!!! ..IT IS WRONG TO NOMINATE HUGE AFRICAN STARS AND PUBLICLY TRY TO HUMILIATE AFRICA.WHY ON EARTH IS THE AFRICAN CATEGORY OF THE AWARDS HELD HOURS BEFORE THE “MAIN EVENT? IF AFRICAN ARTISTS ARE NOT WORTHY IN YOUR SIGHT.” “PLS BY ALL MEANS CANCEL,DELETE,OMMIT THE “BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT (AFRICA) CATEGORY OUT OF THIS GLORIFIED AWARD. THIS IS WRONG! !! WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG.” “Meanwhile… PLS NEXT TIME,CREDIBILITY OVER PADDYPADDY!! CREDIBILITY !! – Yemi Alade

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Diddy falls into hole on stage during performance at BET awards

Rapper disappears out of sight as he performs a medley of hits alongside Lil’ Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, 112 and the Lox at Los AngeleRapper Diddy fell during an exciting performance at the BET awards in Los Angeles on Sunday that celebrated Bad Boy Records’ 20th year anniversary. 

The hip hop star briefly dropped out of sight as he walked towards the back of the stage, dropping into a hole that was used by Lil’ Kim to make her entrance. He soon recovers, with fans offering a helping hand.

The mishap happened as Lil’ Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, 112 and the Lox joined Diddy to perform a medley of past hits. A video montage of rap king Notorious BIG played in the background as his verse from Mo Money Mo Problems played.Elsewhere, awards co-host Anthony Anderson brought on the laughs when he dressed as singer Sam Smith, who won best new artist but didn’t attend the awards show.

Anderson sported a suit similar to Smith’s taste and rocked a wig that mirrored the British singer’s hairstyle.

“Sam Smith isn’t here tonight because he’s white and he didn’t think he would win at the BET Awards,” Anderson said as the audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles burst into laughter. “He didn’t think he could win. But we showed him that we love him, too.”source the guardian

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bet winners 2015

Ultimate Icon, Music Dance Visual Award: Janet JacksonHumanitarian Award: Tom Joyner
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best International Act UK: Stormzy
Best International Act Africa: Stonebwoy
Best Group: Rae Sremmurd
Best Collaboration: Common & John Legend, "Glory"
Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor: Terrence Howard
Youngstars Award: Mo'ne Davis
Best Movie: Selma
Best Gospel Artist: Lecrae
Video of the Year: Beyoncé, "7/11"
Video Director of the Year: Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso
Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year: Stephen Curry
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award: Nicki Minaj f/ Drake, Lil' Wayne & Chris Brown, "Only"
Centric Award: The Weeknd, "Earned It"
Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown
Lifetime Achievement Award: Smokey Robinson 

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Rihanna Throws Stack of Money at Stephen Hill's Face at 2015 BET Awards

What is happening! Rihanna angrily threw a stack of money at Stephen Hill’s face backstage the 2015 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. The songstress, who earlier in the evening duct taped Floyd Mayweather’s mouth shut, was caught on camera completely decking BET’s President of Programming before walking on stage to introduce a sneak peek of her “Bitch Better Have My Money” music video.Although it’s unclear exactly what went down, Chris Brown’s ex-girlfriend seemed noticeably annoyed and could be heard yelling at Hill, “But why?” before she chucked the money at his face.
“Did Rihanna just flip out on homeboy?” one viewer tweeted, while another observed: “This guy definitely just lost his job @rihanna @bet #BETAwards.”

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handsome gorilla

 Tokyo (CNN)Who could resist that striking countenance, that chiseled brow -- and that toned, furry butt?

A surprisingly hunky male gorilla, Shabani, has female humans going ape after mugshots of the 18-year-old animal began going viral on Twitter.

Zoo officials tell CNN that young women have been flocking to see the pretty primate, who lives at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden in Nagoya.

Want to catch a glimpse of Shabani? Get in line. About 100 admirers constantly surround his exhibit, shouting "Look at me, Shabani!" and "This way, Shabani!" whenever he comes out.

You could also go on Twitter #Shabani, where excited users are swapping photos of the hairy heartthrob: Close-up portraits, alluring full-body poses, and sizzling snapshots of Shabani showing off his impressive muscles.

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I'm Working On My Last Album – Banky W

The 6th studio album Banky W is currently working on might turn out to be his last. The EME executive took to Twitter recently to share his thoughts about the project, collaborations with Don Jazzy, Cobhams Asuquo and Masterkraft, while hinting it could be his last album. Banky W dropped his debut album, Undeniable in 2003 and followed up with Back In The Building in 2005. His second album, Mr. Capable was released in 2008 while The W Experience dropped the following year. His last album, titled R&BW dropped in 2013 but the EME executive has said the yet untitled album billed for release this year could be the last.

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‘ Father ’ s Day is not for me" --Maheeda

As people all over the world celebrated Father ’s yesterday , June 21 , 2015, raunchy singer and self -acclaimed born - again Christian, Caroline Sam, popularly known as Maheeda , said that she does not celebrate Father ’s Day .
According to the crooner who alleged that her father abandoned her as an infant, while her stepfather raped her while growing up , celebrating fathers makes no sense to her.

She said : ‘Happy Father ’ s Day ? Which father ? The father that left me from 5 month old ? Or the step father that raped me growing up? F . .k the Father ’ s Day !! Not for me huh ? Keep your wishes !!’
The self -proclaimed goddess of X is married to a Dutch and is a mother of one

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Don Jazzy dazzles Dj Mannie Fresh

Don Jazzy and Dj Mannie
Mavin boss, Don jazzy, who currently is out on holidays in U.S has had the pleasure of meeting with veteran music producer Dj Mannie fresh on his visit to Atlanta.

Don jazzy posted on Instagram, a picture of him and Mannie Fresh together in his hotel room where it looked like he was playing some of his beats for him and Mannie sure looked impressed.

Donjazzy and D’banj made Africa proud in 2011 as they were the first African-based musicians to get signed by Kanye West into the popular GOOD music record label.

This picture with such a high profile producer would mean music lovers are bound to hear of projects these two great disc jockeys would both handle which would probably shake the world as both are known for being the brains behind hit bangers that have kept living on charts worldwide.

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Toolz speaks on Toke Makinwa’s marriage issue

Beat FM OAP, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru has just aired her opinion on the trending marriage issue between Toke Makinwa and her estranged husband, Maje Ayida.
During her show’s hand-over to Gbemi, Toolz, who recently got engaged to Tunde Demuren, said Maje Ayida’s alleged action is the most disrespectful thing to do to a woman. ‘In situations like this, what she needs is privacy to deal with it.

Personally, I’ll find it difficult to deal with because it’s perhaps the most disrespectful thing to do. I wish her all the best.’

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Dare Art Alade to drop next album soon

Notable Nigerian musician , Dare Art Alade , is set to release a brand new album. Darey as he is popularly called, revealed this on Saturday at the grand finale of the Nigerian Idol , a musical talent competition.

Darey who served as one of the celebrity judges of the competition also performed at the grand finale, while held at Dream Studios , Omole, Lagos.
Wearing a shimmering white danshiki -styled outfit and matching white sneakers , Alade gave an energetic performance with the backing of six other dancers on the Idols’ stage . At the end of the performance , he dropped the news .

“A new album is coming soon , ” he said, to the delight of his fans in the audience.
Darey, a multi -platinum selling and award -winning musician is the son of renowned Nigerian entertainer , Art Alade .

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Sean Tizzle Sets Up “Tizzle Nation” As He Prepares To Say Goodbye To “Difference Entertainment”

The rumors flying around is that “Sholee” Crooner Sean Tizzle and Difference Entertainment which the artiste is signed to are not in good terms. According to sources, this is as a result of a recent decision made by the label without the artiste’s consent.

Following rumors that he is about to part ways with his label and flag off his own label Tizzle Nation, the artiste in a recent interview had this to say; “It’s a good thing, we are growing, it shows growth. It shows the blueprint we have is a good one, but at the same time I’m Sean Tizzle and nobody can take that away from me and I’m grateful to God that we can actually put these new artistes on board. No beefs at all I knew about the whole process it’s about the music”.

When asked why he had to flag off Tizzle Nation he said;
“The Tizzle Nation has been a movement from Day 1. At the end of the day, what I have with Difference Entertainment is a contract, some people sign for 3, 4, 5 years and after that if you want to move on you move on, if you want to stay you stay, so I think the same people should wait for me to decide if I want to move on, stay with the label or whatever the situation is, but whatever it is I hope it’s for good.”
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Sweden royal wedding: Prince Carl Philip to marry reality star

The couple held a wedding dinner on the night before the event

An ex-reality TV star is set to become the first "commoner" for centuries to become a Swedish princess when she marries Prince Carl Philip.

Sofia Hellqvist, 30, has worked as a topless model, later becoming a yoga instructor and working for charity.

Her fiance, 36-year-old Carl Philip, is third in line to the Swedish throne.

Half a million are expected to line the streets of Stockholm for the event, despite polls suggesting the Swedish royal family's popularity is waning.

• 'A real Cinderella story'

The pair reportedly first met at a restaurant in 2010, with news of their relationship being revealed soon after.

The Swedish media made much of Ms Hellqvist's past, which includes posing with a boa constrictor and an appearance on the reality show Paradise Hotel, in which scantily dressed singletons compete to stay in a luxury hotel.

In response, Ms Hellqvist told Swedish television she had long since moved on.

"I don't regret anything. All these experiences have made me the person I am. I wouldn't have made those choices today."

Amid rumours that her past had caused disquiet among the royal family, the palace has emphasised her charity work, which includes setting up a charity to help disadvantaged children in South Africa.

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Airtel Ambassadors

One of Nigeria’s telecoms players, Airtel has just unveiled 5 Nigerian entertainers as brand ambassadors. Leading the pack is highly rated music superstar, 2face Idibia, who is joined by Phyno, Patoranking, comedian Akpororo and OAP, Ik Osakioduwa. This deal, analysts believe, is coming on the heels on the recent renewal of endorsement deals by rival telco company, MTN which recently renewed deals of other stars including Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Davido.

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This victims need help -- Jackie Appiah

Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 donated an undisclosed amount of money and several gift items to victims of the June 3, 2015 tragic flood and fire disaster in Accra, Ghana. She visited the 37 Military Hospital and later Nima, a suburb of Accra where she interacted with the flood victims and donated several items including bags of rice, cartons of water, drinks, toiletries, other food items and an undisclosed amount of money to support the victims The actress also made a passionate appeal to well-meaning individuals and institutions both in Ghana and across the world to offer any kind of assistance; both in cash and kind to the affected people to enable them rebuild their lives. See more photos below..

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Tiwa Savage Opens Up On Embarrassing Moment Her Mum Met David Beckham [ PHOTO

Very pregnant Tiwa Savage has revealed embarrassed her and her mum were when they met Ex Football and s*x symbol — David Beckham.

She wrote: –
“Flash back Fridayto just a few days ago …. Mummy and I are in selfridges baby shopping(you never stop buying BTW) and all of a sudden she shouts BECKHAM. Low and behold David Beckham was on the same floor shopping with this daughter. I was beyond embarrassed. She then proceeds to ask for a pic even though it was obvious he was trying to stay low key but he was kind enough to agree to take a pic with my tiny embarrassing mama. Then all of a sudden she didn’t wanna leave the store after she has been complaining that we had bought enough LOL … Ok fine make I confess me sef wan take pic but fear dey catch me besides my fat swollen face didn’t really encourage me…ssshhh pls don’t tell my mum. I told her I didn’t take a pic because I was feeling like a fellow celeb as well

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Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was in Congo -- PHOTOS

Omotola had just recently flew from the World Economic forum where she spoke on women empowerment against poverty, and arrived at Kinshasa with her team ready to inspire the country’s female filmmakers.
Photos below…























Omotola is a Nigerian actress who has featured in multiple award winning films and has been one of the top faces of Nollywood.

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My haters motivate me - IYANYA

Speaking via his Instagram
account, popular musician Iyanya Mbuk aka Iyanya shared some motivational words with his fans. In his own words:

“From Project Fame to the man I’ve become today, everyday God shows me so much love. I work hard, I dream and believe in my dreams, and my haters motivate me to achieve more.
What you see is the half of me. I don’t sit down with jobless people who have free Wi-Fi to gossip about others.”
Going further, he also said in a recent interview with YES magazine that his third album will consist of different genres. “I have great plans and I’m really working hard towards them. I have a studio in my house and I have been doing a lot of recordings.

The album is going to be a combination of hip hop, R&B, Reggae etc.” The forthcoming album is Iyanya’s third album following previous releases such as My Story, his debut album released in 2011 and his second album,

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MTV Africa line up of nominees for the upcoming MAMA awards

The event which will take place on the 18th of July

Here are the list of nominees below;

Best Male

AKA (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female

Bucie (South Africa)
Busiswa (South Africa)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best Group

B4 (Angola)
Beatenberg (South Africa)
Black Motion (South Africa)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best New Act Transformed by Absolute

Anna Joyce (Angola)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Duncan (South Africa)
Patoranking (Nigeria)
Stonebwoy (Ghana)

Best Hip Hop

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
K.O. (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Youssoupha (DRC)

Best Collaboration

AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
Davido featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz: “The Sound” (Nigeria/SA)
Diamond & Iyanya: “Bum Bum” (Kenya/Nigeria)
Toofan & DJ Arafat: “Apero Remix” (Togo/Ivory Coast)
Stanley Enow & Sarkodie: “Njama Njama Cow Remix” (Cameroon/Ghana)

Song of the Year

Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa)
Euphonik featuring Mpumi: “Busa” (South Africa)
DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: “Call Out” (South Africa)
K.O featuring Kid X: “Caracara” (South Africa)
Lil Kesh Featuring Olamide & Davido: “Shoki Remix” (Nigeria)
Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol: “Sura Yako” (Kenya)
Toofan: “Gweta” (Togo)
Wizkid: “Show You The Money” (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade: “Johnny” (Nigeria)

Best Live

Big Nuz (South Africa)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
Toofan (Togo)

Video of the Year

“Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi
“Doors” – Prime Circle; Director: Ryan Kruger
“Love You Everyday” – Bebe Cool; Director: Clarence Peters
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
“The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan

Best Pop & Alternative

Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
Jimmy Nevis (South Africa)
Nneka (Nigeria)
Prime Circle (South Africa)

Best Francophone

DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
Jovi (Cameroon)
Laurette Le Pearle (DRC)
Tour 2 Garde (Ivory Coast)
Toofan (Togo)

Best Lusophone

Ary (Angola)
B4 (Angola)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
NGA (Angola)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
Personality of the Year
Basketmouth (Nigeria)
Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
OC Ukeje (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)

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