AY.com Belittled Himself Before A Unilag Student

Ays claim to fame:song ''pass me your love''

This singer is talented and if you have watched and listened to the song ''pass me your love''you will know what i mean.he is currently going around trying to salvage what he can of his song while the fingered ole and ex friend terry-g goes around singing a song that does not belong to him.

on wednesday june 17,2009 an altercation almost took place between the two singers but terry-g took to his heels before all hell brooke loose.heres what the olofofo whispered.

''it was at a show in unilag,ay.com,steel-a and clever jay don already arrive,so them don plan as them go take enter stage,then terry-g show,and as a big boy he use him influence enter stage before any one of them,so as he enter stage na him he sing him freestyle small then next thing he tell the dj to slam the jamm'pass me your love' .the crowd nearly crase day happy na him ay.com eye red because he know say if terry-g sing pass me your love he no go get anything sing again,na him ay.com entter stage begin shout dj hold it!,dj i say hold it!na him them put off the music,terry-g no even look ay.com face he just drop the mic comot for there pata-pata,na him ay begin tell the crowd how he take suffer do video with N1.4 million.he tell the crowd say he pay terry-g to produce the song,say terry-g beg am to feature for the song sef,say the cloth way terry wear na him buy am and say upon as the song hit he neva get money from am,say na terry-g dey chop all the money,he come kneel down beg the crowd say anytime terry-g perform the song''pass me your love''again and them see am,make them stone am.na so some girls begin cry and boys begin hail am''.

These two men should try and seetle their differences quick as they really make good music together.bad belle no dey pay person salary oh!

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Fidelis Duker blasts 'Jenifa', Solade

Fidelis Duker is one of the pioneers of Nollywood. He is also the creator and manager of the Abuja International Film Festival which he said he started with a “token”. Today, Duker who has attended many international film festivals and is no doubt an authority in Nollywood, has breathed life into the sleepy Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN). He discovered Nollywood stars like Bukky Wright, Uche Jombo, the late Funmi Martins, among others.

Just back from the Cannes Film Festival in France, Duker spoke with Hazeez Balogun on a wide range of issues and debunked the story making the rounds that he is speaking ill of the popular movie, Jenifa.

Can you share your experience from Cannes Film Festival in France?

The only lesson I learnt from the film festival is that I can position myself for bigger things, that is why we had to enter the short version of Senseless. Just to tell the story in a short fashion of the whole thing. So many things we have done in the film that many people even in Nigerian says they are impressed. People always hear about Nigeria, Nollywood but this film is not always getting to Nigeria market, it is either pirated or it did not get to the Nigerian market. But for me the most important thing I gained from the whole experience was that he gave me an inside thing is that the Nollywood is well sought after, because it is accepted globally, and when you say globally is means it is widely accepted, and film itself is a global language. Even if you do a Yoruba film, or an Igbo or Hausa film, a man from Australia or from Japan who has never been to Africa must be able to understand what message you are passing to people.

Maybe in the next Cannes again, I am going to do a very elaborate one and not the short ones like this. But personally to me it was a launch back to Nigerian, launch back because it gave Nigerian a sense of belonging, because if you look at the hand brochure the film was stated there and that was the only entry from Nigeria. That alone gives me a sense of accomplishment, that at least Nigeria and Nollywood was represented at Cannes, and I was the one who did that for the country. Also, Senseless we went to showcase in Cannes has been invited to Strasbourg film festival also in France come July. You see that tells you that Nigeria film can go a long way even given the chance.

You are also a director of Nigeria most popular film festival, Abuja International Film Festival, as a producer what lesson did you learn from the Cannes film Festival that you want to add to Abuja Film Festival?

Though the Abuja International Film Festival is months away, that is in September, but what I want to do now in the next three or four weeks is to run a mini work shop with the media and film maker on how to enter into a film festival, not only for Abuja Film Festival but for other film festivals. Don’t forget Nigeria have other film festivals like, Zuma Film Festival, Enugu Film Festival Lagos Film Festival, BOBTV. We also have Gospel Film Festival currently going on in Ibadan. So if we have all these Film Festivals coming up next year in Nigeria then you know there is hope in this industry. It also means we can be able to sit down and plan and even plan for Cannes next year.

The fundamental problem we have in Film Festivasl in Nigeria is lacked of funding. This festival are still very young, we just started the oldest of the festival six years ago. So if you look at it that way, you will begin to understand that there is a fundamental challenge for Nigeria Film Festivals in the sense that if government does not come into this business now, if the distribution network angle is not visible, there should be other area that can be used to attract foreign investors. For instance for Abuja Film Festival, or Lagos Film Festival or Enugu Film Festival government can ask how many foreign delegates are you expecting?, if government says ‘we will fund and bring them to Nigeria for you’, that way you are beginning to bring people to the country then when you bring them the interest begins to generate.

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Secrets of Nigeria’s music production — ID Cabassa

He’s synonymous with 9ice’s Gongo Aso, having produced all the tracks on that award winning album. That’s just one of his numerous hits. Olumide Idowu Ogunade aka ID Cabassa is a confirmed hit-maker as his bouquet of awards, received directly and indirectly testify. His hits range from Ajasa’s ‘O ti Ya’ and ‘Le Fenu so’ to Banky’s ‘Capable (Remix)’, ‘Shayo’ by Durella, ‘RuggedyBaba’ by Ruggedman and ‘Kpo Kpo di Kpo’ by Faze, just to mention a few.

Among his latest awards are ‘Best Music Producer’ Hip Hop World Awards ‘09 and at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards held in Washington this month. Before all this, Cabassa was on his way to Dublin due to frustration in the country when his pastor’s advice gave him a rethink; and the consequence of listening has been fame and fulfilment. That was over a decade ago. Born and bred in Akoka, Lagos, Cabassa holds a Masters degree in Management Science from the University of Lagos (Unilag). It is the degree with which he today runs Coded Tunes, his music company. This top rated music producer tells us how good music is done in Nigeria. EXCERPTS:

I used to work as a banker. I worked with both Savannah and Oceanic Banks. I was with Oceanic Bank for less than three months. I had to stop because I was a full time Masters student and there were no chances of combining school and work. Now I’m a music producer.

Any link between your education and music?

There’s a bridge between both and it has to do with wisdom. Though, I won’t tell you that I consciously chose to be a music producer from start….. It was with the help of my pastor, Yemi Ojelade of Global Impact, that I made up my mind to focus on music. There was a point in my life that I got pissed off with the whole Nigerian system and was on the verge of leaving the country for Dublin. He (my pastor) advised me to look inward for what I have passion for. I sat down and checked my strength: I’m a multi-instrumentalist. I play every music instrument you can think of. I’d been doing production while at the university. At this point, I had to take a conscious step towards doing music.

My academic background has helped to create a good package for Coded Tunes, of which I am the CEO. If not for school, I wouldn’t know the worth of every personnel. Now, I can discern between when I’m doing business and when I’m doing the art itself.

Why were you frustrated?

I had tasted banking and it wasn’t fulfilling for me. It was taking too much of my time. I wanted a job that I would get out of quickly and get home to my music. So, I thought if I could leave the country, I could make some money and then come back ready for music.

How did you discover music?

I don’t remember when precisely. It must have been in the church when I was quite young. But consciously, it was in the early 90s. Then I was coordinating a band. It was a church choir and I was handling productions then, though not as a professional. The GM of Inspiration FM, Wale Ewedemi, used to be the band leader. I also sang in the band. Digital music was just getting into Nigeria then. I later hooked up with 2Phat who taught me how to use the computer, although we were using a completely different package which has now gone obsolete. I’d say I started then in 1995 when I was working in a studio, more as a Keyboardist, just doing production without making money.

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I take delight playing bad roles – Chidi Mokeme

Having stepped out of obscurity into the limelight about 15 years ago, gaining visibility through modelling, television and radio shows, Chidi Mokeme has been able... to register his name in the hearts of many lovers of movies in Nigeria and beyond. In this encounter with TUNDE OSOWE, the Anambra State-born artiste speaks on what makes him stand out among his peers in Nollywood.

What brought about the idea of bad boy?

Well, there is no big deal about that. It is just a personal concept which has now become a household affair. My journey into the movie industry about 15 years ago, was due to the good rapport I had with most producers and actors. Before then, I was into modelling in commercial advertisement, television and radio shows. Of course, I enjoyed it greatly. My transition from modelling to acting came about due to my relationship with directors and other actors. I have always been a good observer. I would survey my environment carefully so that I can fit in perfectly. I have to say I love playing the bad role because there is a lot of fun there. You drive all the good cars, get the women while the good guy is busy frustrated and running around. Of course, I prefer to play the role. But I play all kinds of roles as may be determined by whoever is in charge.

What is your source of inspiration?

Having worked in the industry for such a very long time, I have maintained a good rapport with just about all high flying producers, directors and actors and people around me. That really mean so much to me. I have learnt the tricks of the trade and thoroughly enjoy the adventures that come with shooting a movie on any location in and out of the country. Giving the working conditions, the things we have to go through when we are shooting out there on location in some remote area, we do a lot. And this has actually changed my orientation. I’m inspired by all of this. I do have problem at times to list all the movies I have featured. But one of the recent is “Keep my Love” which featured two Ghanaian actresses, Jackie Appiah and Yvvonne Nelson.

What makes one an accomplished actor?

Accomplished actor! At the stage where I am right now, the accomplishment is yet to come. Right now, I make a conscious effort to be useful, to be responsible, relevant and to have meaning in society. I believe the accomplishment will come at a later date because I have focus and I know what I am doing this for. The life of an actor is more than just partying, being famous and having a good time, such fame can be the unique platform needed to spark off a change in a rapidly growing industry like Nollywood. But ultimately, one has to be consistent and maintain a good posture at every twist and turn.

How was your growing up like?

I grew up like every other Nigerian with a humble beginning. I grew up in Surulere, Lagos, from a loving family of four. We hail from Anambra State. I had a pretty upbringing, nothing extravagant, but with responsible parents who tried to make sure their children get what they needed. After my elementary stages, I had a background in information technology at the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu and with a diploma in Computer Science from Yaba College of Technology.

Did you go for any professional training in acting?

No really. In my own case, I would say experience seems to be the best teacher. Over the years, I had featured in many hits and I enjoy working with the likes of Izu Ojukwu, Ami Amenech, directors of the hit thriller armed robbery – Desperados. They are very focused and professional. Izu pushes you and wants to bring everything out of you, because he gives his everything and in turn, you want to give him everything too.

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Actress Tonto Dikeh romances footballer kalu Uche!

Club insomnia was full on friday june 12,2009 and those who went there to have fun could not take their eyes off pretty actress Tonto Dikeh...neither could tonto take her eyes off footballer kalu uche(the older brother of footballer Ikechukwu Uche).

those who watched her and her new boyfriend also whisper the actress was a littled miffed when some handbags came over to say hello to loverboy.

''she was all over kalu and her eyes monitored his movement the whole night.they may deny it but they have began dating''.

Another set of tatafos have whispered to me that Tonto and Kalu were introduced in december 2008 at the brithday party of (wait for this...)actress Uche Jombo!.

well they are both young and single so heres wishing them luck as they date,may rumour mongers never penetrate their relationship,may their lips never deny each other publicly in Jesus name.father lord,we bind all spirit of unseriousness,and waka-waka from this relationship in the Mighty name of our Lord Jesus christ.!!!we send holy ghost fireeeeee to strengthen this relationship.fire!-fire!!-fireeee!!!


...Actress Tonto Dikeh is presently in new york city having the time of her life,she was spotted there on saturday june 20,2009!...i am excited for them so let me do some name playing..Okay so if this works out,tonto will become tonto dikeh-uche!congrats oh.

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