MTV­ has revealed that ­Diamond Platnumz ­is the winner of the ­2015 MTV EMAs Best African Act­. ­
Scores of music fans visited ­mtvema.com­ to vote for ­Diamond Platnumz­, who beat incredible competition from ­AKA­, ­Yemi Alade­, ­Davido­, and ­DJ Arafat­.­

Diamond Platnumz Wins MTV EMA 2015 Best African Act

Diamond Platnumz­ will now go up against the winning act ­from India to be named Best Africa/India Act.­

Diamond Platnumz­ follows in the footsteps of previous ­Best African Act­ winners ­Sauti Sol (2014), LCNVL (2013), D’Banj (­2012 & 2007), Freshlyground (2006) and ­2Face (2005).­

Host ­Ed Sheeran­ and co-host ­Ruby Rose­ will be taking charge of this year’s ­MTV EMAs­, which will broadcast live across the g­lobe on Sunday 25 October at 9pm from ­ the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. ­

The talent list is heating up for what i­s set to be an explosive edition of the MTV EMAs­, with ­Pharrell Williams­, ­Ed Sheeran­ & ­Rudimental­, ­Ellie Goulding­, ­Jason Derulo­, ­twenty one pilots­, ­Martin Garrix­, ­Afrojack­, ­Tori Kelly­, ­James Bay­, ­Jess Glynne­ and ­Macklemore & Ryan Lewis­ previously announced as performers.

Recently, the Tanzanian born singer Diamond Platnumz unveiled his new born daughter whom he had with his girlfriend Zari few month a ago.

Annie Idibia Shares Throwback Photo Of Self & Tonto Dikeh

Popular music legend’s wife Annie Idibia is not only a Nollywood actress but also an entrepreneur as she recently birth “BeOlive Hair Studio”, in Atlanta.

Annie Idibia and Tonto Churchill

On Wednesday, October 14, the beautiful mother of two took to her Instagram page and posted a throwback picture of her and her friend, Tonto Dikeh.
Annie posted the picture with the caption “Miss this beautiful woman @tontolet …..when we were single…now we r all grown up n taken…God bless your union darling.. #love see our mgbeke beads ooo lmao …but mennnnnnh our human hair was on point.”

See photo below:

Aside going down memory lane, Annie Idibia also used the medium to wish her best-friend a happy union as Tonto Dikeh recently got married to her sweetheart, Oladunni Churchill.
It was reported that before both friends and colleagues got married, they were best-friends and always found in the company of each other.
It could be recalled that 2face and Annie Idibia got married two years ago, March 23, 2013, in Dubai while Tonto Dikeh Churchill had her traditional wedding on Saturday, August 29, 2015.

Kenya was amazing and Tanzania was sensational, Nigeria it’s time to make your mark and impress our judges.

Nigeria! It Is Time To #OwnTheStage & Win Big!

This is your last chance to audition for the Tecno #OwnTheStage Karaoke Competition.
If you weren’t able to submit your recording online at www.tecnoownthestage, don’t fret because now you have the chance to win the judges over with your voice and charm in person.
Not only will you get a chance to make your dreams come true, this audition promises to be a lot of fun with a number of Tecno devices to win.
So, save the date to be at Protea Hotel, Maryland, Lagos at 9am on Saturday 17th October 2015, successful auditions will be chosen for the live television shows.

Kenya was amazing and Tanzania was sensational, Nigeria it’s time to make your mark and impress our judges.

Mouth-watering prizes to be won:
• Every participant stands a chance of winning a brand new Tecno Phantom 5 in our bi-weekly draw.
• 3rd Place winner takes home USD 10,000 and a Tecno Phantom 5 smartphone.
• 2nd Place winner takes home USD 15,000, a 3 month internship program at Chocolate City + Tecno Phantom 5 smartphone.
• 1st Place winner takes home USD 25,000 plus Record a Song with a Mentor/Judge – to be released commercially, a music video, open a show for a popular act and a Tecno Phantom 5 smartphone.

Kenya was amazing and Tanzania was sensational, Nigeria it’s time to make your mark and impress our judges.

Tecno Own the Stage will premiere on Africa Magic on the 25th of October 2015. So don’t miss out!
Are you Africa’s first karaoke television sensation? Visit www.tecnoownthestage.com for more information and keep up with the competition on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

While speculations on the comeback of Don Jazzy and D’Banj remain, D’Banj has taken his time to advice the trio of Korede Bello, Reekado Banks and Di’Ja.
D’Banj spoke about how tough it was when he started out with Don Jazzy. He said the duo suffered for what Don Jazzy’s now protégés enjoy today.

We Suffered For What You Now Enjoy -D’Banj To Mavin Crew

He said this at 2Face Idibia’s 40th birthday celebration at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
He commended Don Jazzy’s new acts for their efforts and encouraged them to do more in other to keep the momentum going. He noted that the Mavin crew are benefiting from the previous labour of their boss as they earn recommendations and recognition without stress.

Don Jazzy has built his reputation so well everything he touches nearly becomes gold. There are a number of factors that have contributed to his overall acclaim till date.

Don Jazzy: Loved By Many, Imitated By Some, Endorsed By Brands

Producer/ label executive Don Jazzy

In the dynamic age of media dominance on perception, celebrity image and street appeal the Mavins honcho has leveraged the powers of the internet and social media and is creaming off duly.

Armed with killer music instincts that have seen him come tops in at least two major music phases in the Nigerian entertainment industry, it is no wonder Jazzy is the guy everyone wants a signature from today.

Let’s digress a bit to 2004; when the music industry was fledgling and we witnessed the emergence of Don Jazzy and erstwhile partner Dbanj fresh from London. There was not an inch of space for any returnees but the pair would go on to form a movement that remains iconic in the nation’s history.
The duo sang and performed around the world under the defunct Mo’ Hits imprint, driving hundreds of thousands to euphoria and animation whenever they came on stage with the tingly Tongolo, the impressive Mr Endowed, not to forget the evergreen Fall In Love, amongst other hits.
In between, the music mavin birthed other names in Wande Coal, SID, Tiwa Savage and D’Prince, erasing suspicions of being a flash in the pan.
The lustrous Oliver Twist comes to mind as one writes this but because the song peaked around 2012, a period characterized by the Mo’Hits split; and it isn’t so easy sipping the juicy Afro Pop hit in this discourse as it leaves in its wake bitter-sweet memories.
Oliver Twist went on to become a world smash record, but we barely saw the duo render it on any stage in those hyperactive, charmingly entertaining displays because things had fallen apart.

Today, we have Korede Bello, Di’ja and Reekado Banks walking into the party which already has a lethal Tiwa-SID-D’Prince combination; helping the collective Mavins Records buzz go ‘off the hinges’ as they say in street parlance.
And so the beat maker remains a subject of analyses today in our flickering entertainment industry, because he understands the showmanship as well as the business aspects of things.
From multiplatinum hit songs to a shiny public image, we have seen him ink a deal or two with some of the finest corporate brands around.
It is all to easy for the man these days, so when Johnnie Walker recently unveiled him as ambassador in a new campaign, it doesn’t come as anything surprising.
He is a man of many flaws but he will be remembered for his music, the adaptive innovation as well as an astute business sense.
At present, he is breeding a whole new team and hopes are high, with expectations that they eclipse the antecedents.
Adenike Adebola, a marketing executive at Johnnie Walker, explained this innovation and passion in the man as reasons behind selecting him to represent the liquor brand.
She said: “Don Jazzy has experienced different phases of success in his career up till now. He is a true achiever, a game changer and a model to emulate. He is passionate about what he does and it is that passion we celebrate. We believe he will be instrumental in propagating the message and inspiring the rest of Nigeria with our core message that  ‘Joy Will Take You Further.’”
Johnnie Walker is a Scotch whisky made by Diageo. The brand is widely distributed in the world, with an estimated over-300 million bottles bought yearly.

D’banj, Don Jazzy Endorse Wande Coal’s Sophomore Album

After a long wait by his fans, Wande Coal is set to release his sophomore album, Wanted. 

D’banj

D’banj and Wande Coal popularly known as Black Diamond were members of the now defunct Mo’hits records before the label split in 2012 after a rift between D’banj and Don Jazzy.
After the split Coal stayed back with Don Jazzy before leaving to start up his own label, Black Diamond label.
Many were surprised that Coal did not go with D’banj since it was D’banj that brought him to Mo’hits record.

Wande Coal

But time they say heals things, the Koko Master took to his Instagram page to promote Coal’s sophomore album, Wanted.
D’banj shared a photo of the album cover, captioning it: “Congrats to you bro @wandecoal on Ur new Album ,You have always been a Rare Breed #blackdiamond TOH badddd . You taught the New school and We all Proud of you . Voice of Life guys Pls go and Cop the Album he is #wanted OooSssHhhEee”
Don Jazzy too was not left out of celebrating his boy, he also took to his Instagram page to share Coal’s Wanted jacket.

 Don Jazzy Endorse Wande Coal’s Sophomore Album

Other artistes celebrating Wande Coal’s sophomore album include Banky W, Wizkid, Sound Sultan, MI Abaga, Olamide, among others.
Coal’s Wanted album will be out on the 26th of October 2015 and it is one of the most anticipated albums of 2015.
Coal’s first album, Mushin to Mo’hits released under Mo’hits label recorded commercial success.
Recently, Wande Coal released a music video, Ashimapeyin, off Wanted album, it also became an instant hit and then his feature on Patoranking’s My Woman, My Everything prepared fans for his return to the music scene.

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Tupac Alive? See How Much He Paid To Fake Death

September 7, 2015 marks the 19th year anniversary of the death of legendary hip-hop rapper Tupac Shakur and many of his fans remembered him with fond memories of his songs.

Tupac Alive? See How Much He Paid To Fake Death

Tupac Shakur
In a twist, a retired police officer has come out to say what he knows about the death of Tupac.
According to an ex-cop, David Myers claimed that he assisted Shakur to fake his own death 19 years ago!
The ex-cop who is presently bed ridden and is trying to make restitution with God and man alleged that the sum of $1.5m was given to him to certify the death of the rapper in the 1996 shooting that was said to have led to the death of the rapper.
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 08: Marion ‘Suge’ Knight appears in court with his Lawyer Matthew P Fletcher for a preliminary hearing in a robbery charge case at Criminal Courts Building on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Knight is charged with robbery and criminal threats after allegedly stealing a photographer’s camera during an incident September 5, 2015 in Beverly Hills. (Photo by David Buchan/Getty Images)

Suge Knight
The ailing ex-cop also said that Suge Knight, a one-time close friend of Shakur and Death Row Records founder who is currently in jail awaiting trial for murder, played a key role in faking his friend’s death. He claims Shakur paid $50,000 for a body double to be taken to the morgue.
The sick ex-cop said: “The world needs to know what I did. I’m ashamed that I let a price be put on my word and I cannot die without letting the world know.”
He also indicted 30 people who he claimed help fake the rapper’s death and they include police officers, medics and multiple eye witnesses.
Shakur is known for his explicit and controversial lyrics. He was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers, becoming involved in conflicts with other rappers, producers and record-label staff members, most notably The Notorious B.I.G. and the label Bad Boy Records.
Shakur has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world.
On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Prior his death, he was at the Mike Tyson vs Bruce Sheldon boxing match with Knight and was involved in an altercation with gang member Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson.
A short while later, while en route to night club a car pulled up alongside Shakur’s while he was standing with his head out of the sunroof in the company of Knight and unknown occupants shot him, hitting him in the chest, pelvis, right hand, thigh and lung.