STILL I RISE

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'STILL I RISE'

TGT is a supergroup formed in 2007 that consists of successful R&B singers Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. The three had been friends for over a decade, and Tyrese was best man at Ginuwine's wedding, but this represents their first collaboration. Their first song is a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go" The trio also appears on Slim Thug's single "Let Me Grind".
In an interview, Tyrese said the group would be the "ultimate R&B fan experience. Me, Tank and Ginuwine been talking about this forever. The reason why this makes sense is that besides all of us being R&B singers, we're all good friends. Every time I see Tank, every time I see Ginuwine, we all had good energy regardless.
The trio planned the Shirts Off Tour for late 2007,with Avant as an opening act. As part of the tour, they planned to hold auditions for a fourth member of the group. The tour faced delays, however, and was anticipated for early 2008.
The group faced difficulties given that each member of the trio is signed to a different record label, and on August 21, 2008 Ginuwine announced on his MySpace blog that due to label and legal issues they will not be able to release an official TGT album at the moment.
On September 22, 2012, Tyrese reveal on his Twitter page that the group has been officially signed to Atlantic Records. They are currently working on their debut album, The album will be called 3 Kings and will be released in 2013.

I Am Not Afraid Of Rape--Omotola

 could this be true the controversial actress herself has said it all herself but could be true

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is one actress that remains sexy and classy despite being a mother of four grown up children. She competes easily with most single stars in the razzmatazz industry in Nigeria, commanding a large number of secret male admirers.

In an industry, where many male fans would do everything possible to get any female celebrity they admire, there is no doubt that Omotola would not be left out of such.

Though not in the news with romance scandals, it is very certain that the queen of Nollywood and one of the 100 most influential people in the world, according to TIME Magazine, had been in situations, where she would have to chase male admirers away.

Speaking on the issue, the glamorous actress admitted that she has male fans, who want more than friendship from her, adding that she deals with the issue in her own way.

According to the delectable Ondo State-born movie superstar, “when you (men) hang around for a while and you don't get anything, you will decide what you want to do (laughs).”

She added that, “I don't think you have to run from anybody, nobody is going to come and rape you. So, it is not a life or death situation. It is as simple as two adults, three friends, and after a while, if one has an ulterior motive, understanding that it's not going to happen, then you can handle it with maturity.

“So, they will decide whether to stick around or go away. Why do we have to fight in the process?”

I got my first kiss from Desmond Elliot - Nollywood actress OMONI OBOLI

Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has revealed she got her first kiss from Desmond Elliot., am sure her fans will be surprise to read this true confession from the screen goddess herself

"My first kiss movie was in Unfinished Business and that was in 2007 or 2008, I am not sure. It was okay. It was with Desmond Elliot" she said.

According to Omoni it was make-believe so there was nothing to feel uneasy about.

"We are both actors, so we both know what we are doing. The viewers saw it and thought it was amazing and that is the most important thing".

The actress whose turning point in Nollywood was after staring Kunle Afolayan’s block buster movie, Figurine, however has some intimate secrets that may surprise some of her fans as revealed in this encounter with a reporter recently in Lagos.

Despite often stepping out with her husband, you may not also know that the actress although cooks for her husbands, but not all the time. Here is how she captured it in her response.

“My husband is very supportive so it makes life a lot easier for me. I try to give my family quality time when I have time. I cook for my husband often; of course not every night. I do so most times when I’m around and he wants something special. We have somebody who cooks for us. I wouldn’t deny that. If he wants something special, then I’ll prepare it. If I feel I need to do something special for them. I like to bake for them a lot. So I do that often.”

Unlike most men, Omoni said her husband feels great each time they step out together and someone admires her beauty. She said, "My husband feels good when I step out for a red carpet event and other men admire me. Everyone likes to show off something that they like and something they think is beautiful. I think it is a good feeling for him."

TOP PRODUCERS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria entertainment /music industry is the fastest and growing sector in Nigeria. In recent days now all most every artiste have production skill nowadays. But their are some Producers that create space for themselves in the music industry. Nigeria have so many producer in the music industry ,but i will just highlight the best in the game for you here.
Even the most talented of producers might not be able to change a trend of music, because most of the time it is psychological and a whole of timing is also involved.
There are two ways to change the trend of music: either you produce an artiste that can change the trend or you produce a different kind of beat that other producers start to imitate due to its general acceptance.
1.OJB Jezreel: OJB Jezreel gave birth modern music in Nigeria.. Once again with due respect to the godfather of music producer in Nigeria. OJB Jezreel is reason behind 2face idibia Award winning Song African Queen and his aslo write 2face idibia “Right Here” . He have his own music track “Searching”  and most recently “Locho” . African queen just seem to have eclipsed them all.

2. Cobhams: Probably the most talented Nigerian producer. Producing Asa, Darey, Banky W, Bez, Priaz, the list is endless, what more can be expected of any producer. He is just someone that words cannot fully describe. This is not a sentiment, as he has hardly contributed something new to the drums or other instrument part of production. But when Cobhams produces a piece for you, that is the master piece. Even more than others his works speaks for him.  

3.     Don Jazzy: No African list of producers is complete without Don Jazzy. Most noticeable among his achievements is being the producer of Africa’s number one entertainer, D’banj.  He also turned producers into celebrities. Before him, most producers have languished in obscurity; Don jazzy was the turning point because he knew his selling point. No long thing album had a different flavour; it was truly African with the fusion of some African sound like congas, which was rare at that time.

4.     K-solo: Oba K-solo (like he refers to himself), might not be the most talented producer around, but only few will argue his immense contribution to the music industry. K-solo is the father of commercial music that was much criticized but later accepted. As the producer of Iyanya’s and Timaya’s first albums, you also cannot deny his talent. His fusion of makossa and hiphop, and well as his introduction of the talking drum (a reversed voice of it though) was revolutionary.

5.     ID Cabasa: A hugely talented yet under used talent. Producing 9ice and Olamide two Yoruba lyricists who till date still make us appreciate the use of Yoruba in our music. He also enforced the influence of makossa and the talking drum on our music alongside K-solo. The sad part is that he tends to lose grip on his artistes too easily.
Honourable mentions: Kelly handsome (produced Plantashun Boiz among others), Terry G, J martins,TeeY mix, JaMix, Sossick, Docta Frabz, J Sleek, Mekoyo, Sarz, Samkelf, among others.

Best Rappers List of all time

 

Names like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Nelly are prominent ones in the best rappers list. Read on for a general list of best rappers of all time.

 

It is a proven fact that rapping is a very difficult skill to learn and master. The best rappers have worked very hard to achieve a command on rapping and singing hip-hop songs. Traditionally, rappers are largely associated with musicians in the Black community. Therefore, you will find that most of the rappers are from the African-American descent. There are very few famous White rappers, of which Eminem can be taken as a good example. The following comprises few of the most popular rappers in the music industry.

Best Rappers List

Eminem
Eminem, real name Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is believed to be the best white rapper in the music industry. He is an American rap star who has several hits to his name such as The Real Slim Shady, Without Me, Smack That (with Akon), and Lose Yourself. He is a notable member in the list of top 10 rappers.

Jay-Z
Jay-Z is considered one of the most successful rappers in America. Owing to his popularity and success in the music scene, he has been honored with several awards which include ten Grammy Awards. His most popular hits include Heartbreaker, Never Change, and Dope Man.

Nelly
This rapper's real name is Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr., and uses Nelly as his stage name. He is an American rap musician and a businessman. Some of his major hits include Dilemma, My Place, Country Grammar, Hot in Here 2, and Over & Over, just to name a few.

50 Cent
50 Cent, a rapper from USA, is thought of being one of the world's highest-selling rap stars. He rose to fame by the albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. He is considered the third-best artist after Eminem and Nelly in the list of the best rappers of all time.

2Pac
The name of Tupac Shakur is included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the best-selling artist, with a count of 75 million albums sold the world over. His top hip-hop songs include Keep Ya Head Up, Heartz Of Men, and Dear Mama.

Snoop Dogg
The talent in Snoop Dogg, real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus, was discovered by Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg is famous for coming up with best rap songs such as What's My Name, Gin & Juice, Still A G Thang, and The One And Only.

Lil Wayne
This music prodigy joined the industry when he was just nine years of age. He gained worldwide fame because of top rap songs like Go D.J, Lollipop, Women Lie Men Lie, Pop Bottles, and many others.

Kanye West
Kayne West is an American rapper who has played a major part in albums of various other artists. He is also a multi-instrumentalist, and uses his playing talent in many of his songs. Some of the best hip-hop songs from this artist include Jesus Walks, Can't Tell me Nothing, and Slow Jams.

Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes started out when he was 16 years of age, in a hip-hop group known as Leaders of the New School. His worldwide hits consist of Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check, Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See, and Gimme Some More.

LL Cool J
James Todd Smith, stage name LL Cool J, has released twelve studio albums which include hit rap numbers such as I Can't Live Without My Radio, Mama Said Knock You Out, and a love song Hey Lover. His name refers to Ladies Love Cool James.
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NIGERIA FILM INDUSTRY

he first Nigerian films were made by filmmakers such as Ola Balogun and Hubert Ogunde in the 1960s, but they were frustrated by the high cost of film production.^[6] However, television broadcasting in Nigeria began in the 1960s and received much government support in its early years. By the mid-1980s every state had its own broadcasting station. Law limited foreign television content so producers in Lagos began televising local popular theater productions. Many of these were circulated on video as well, and a small scale informal video movie trade developed.
The release of the box-office movie Living in Bondage in 1992 by NEK Video Links owned by Kenneth Nnebue in the eastern city of Onitsha set the stage for Nollywood as it is known today. The story goes that Kenneth Nnebue had an excess number of imported video cassettes which he then used to shoot the first film.^[7] The huge success of this film set the pace for others to produce other films or home videos. Through the business instincts and ethnic links of the Igbo and their dominance of distribution in major cities across Nigeria, home videos began to reach people across the country. Nollywood exploded into a booming industry that pushed foreign media off the shelves, an industry now marketed all over Africa and the rest of the world.^[8] The use of English rather than local languages served to expand the market and aggressive marketing using posters, trailers, and television advertising also played a role in Nollywood's success.
Since then, thousands of movies have been released. One of the first Nigerian movies to reach international renown was the 2003 release Osuofia in London, starring Nkem Owoh, the famous Nigerian comedic actor. Modern Nigerian cinema’s most prolific auteur is Chico Ejiro ("Mr. Prolific"), who directed over 80 films in an 8-year period and brags that he can complete production on a movie in as little as three days.^[9] Ejiro’s brother Zeb is the best-known director of these videos outside of the country.
The first Nollywood films were produced with traditional analog video, such as Betacam SP, but today almost all Nollywood movies are produced using digital video technology.^{[10][11][12][13]} The Guardian has cited Nigeria's film industry as the third largest in the world in terms of earnings and estimated the industry to bring in US$200 million per year.^[14][15] In 2009, Unesco described Nollywood as being the second-biggest film industry in the world after Bollywood in terms of output and called for greater support for the industry, which is the second-largest employer in Nigeria.^[16]

Production

Most movies are not produced in studios. Video movies are shot on location all over Nigeria with hotels, homes, and offices often rented out by their owners and appearing in credits in the movies. The most popular locations are shot in the cities of Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja. However, distinct regional variations appear between the northern movies made primarily in the Hausa language, the western Yoruba movies, the Edo language movies shot in Benin City, and the Igbo movies shot in the southeast. Many of the big producers have offices in Surulere, Lagos.
In an effort to improve the quality of Nigerian film productions, the country’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, pledged in 2010 to create a $200 million loan fund to help finance film projects.^[17] Nigerian directors adopt new technologies as soon as they become affordable.^{[citation needed]} Editing, music, and other post-production work are done with common computer-based systems.^{[citation needed]}

International co-productions

With an eye to attracting an international mainstream audience, Nigerian film-makers are increasingly turning to the West for actors like Isaiah Washington, and Thandie Newton.^[18] The same developments are taking place in co-productions with film-makers from other African countries. The 'Princess of Africa,' Yvonne Chaka Chaka, starred in Foreign Demons, a film set in Nigeria as well as her native South Africa.^[19]
Feathered Dreams, is the first Nollywood-Ukrainian co-production. Set in Ukraine, the film stars Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli Ukrainian actor Andrey Rozhen who also directed it.^[20]

Distribution

The primary distribution centers are Idumota Market on Lagos Island, 51 Iweka Road in Onitsha in Anambra State, and 1/3 Pound Road Aba in Abia State. Currently, Nigerian films outsell Hollywood films in Nigeria and many other African countries. Some 300 producers turn out movies at an astonishing rate—somewhere between 1,000 and 2,000 a year. The films go straight to DVD and VCD discs. Thirty new titles are delivered to Nigerian shops and market stalls every week, where an average film sells 50,000 copies. A hit may sell several hundred thousand. Discs sell for two dollars each, making them affordable for most Nigerians and providing astounding returns for the producers.
Most of the films are produced by independent companies and businessmen. However, the big money for films in Nigeria is made in the direct-to-video market. The average film costs between US$17,000 and US$23,000, is shot on video in just a week—selling up to 150,000–200,000 units nationwide in one day. With this type of return, more and more are getting into the film business there. By most reports, Nollywood is a $500-million industry. And it keeps growing. According to Frank Ikegwuonu, author of Who's Who in Nollywood,^[21] about "1,200 films are produced in Nigeria annually." And more and more filmmakers are heading to Nigeria because of "competitive distribution system and a cheap workforce." Further, Nigerian films seem to be better received by the market when compared to foreign films because "those films are more family oriented than the American films."
Nigerian movies are available in even the most remote areas of the continent. The last few years have seen the growing popularity Nigerian films among the people of African diaspora in both Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Nigerian films are currently receiving wider distribution as Nigerian producers and directors are attending more internationally acclaimed film festivals. In the USA, viewers can watch Nollywood and other West African movies on Afrotainment. On-line streaming is gradually becoming part of the distribution system with sites like IrokoTV and allafricancinema^[22] showing Nollywood video content.

Themes

Many Nollywood movies have themes that deal with the moral dilemmas facing modern Africans. Some movies promote the Christian or Islamic faiths, and some movies are overtly evangelical. Others, however, address questions of religious diversity, such as the popular film One God One Nation, about a Muslim man and a Christian woman who want to marry but go through many obstacles.

MORE 2FACE

Early life

2Face Idibia was born Innocent Ujah Idibia in Jos, Nigeria. He is from the Okpokwu local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria.^[1] He attended Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business administration and management. While attending IMT he performed at school organized shows and parties, as well as other regional schools such as the University of Nigeria and Enugu State University of Science & Technology. He would not graduate college.

Career

While attending IMT, 2face Idibia started composing and singing jingles at the GB Fan Club at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS) in 1996. He would move to Lagos and started performing with fellow rapper BlackFace, forming the Plantashun Boyz. He had met BlackFace while attending IMT.^[2] He started calling himself "2Face" in 1996. He cited the reasoning as "trying to demarcate my personal life with my business life.^[3]
In 2006, his song "African Queen" was used in the soundtrack for the film Phat Girlz, which was released internationally.^[4] The Plantashun Boyz came together briefly in 2007 to record an album which they titled Plan B.^[2] He also released a promotion album in 2008 releasing the single, "Enter the Place". Problems with album distribution in 2007 caused as shift of the release date of the album from 2008 to 2009. Tuface released two singles from the international version of his Unstoppable album and is the first Nigerian artist to have an appropriately priced^[5] international album.^[6]
2face Idibia released The Unstoppable International Edition album in 2010. For the album, he won two awards at the 2010 SoundCity Music Video Awards.^[7] He also won the Channel O Music Video Awards Best African Western award and the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Male and Artist of the year.^[8] Upon leaving the music label Kennis Music, he set up his own record label known as Hypertek Entertainment.^[9] He is part of the Sony All African One8 Project alongside seven other musicians across Africa recording a single with R. Kelly and Prince Lee titled "Hands Across the World".^[10] He is the first non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa.

Personal life

2Face is known for his narrow escapes from death. He had a close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.^[6][11]
On May 2, 2012, 2Face Idibia and Annie Macaulay, a Nollywood actress, got married in Lagos, in a private ceremony.^[12][13] 2face announced his marriage via his Twitter page. He has a child with Annie Macaulay, and six children from previous relations. Annie Macaulay and 2Face had their traditional wedding on the 8 march 2013 in Eket, Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria.The couple also had a white wedding in Dubai,on the 23 March 2013 on an island with Nigerian and Ghanaian celebrities all present to see the long term couple tie the knot.

Philanthropy

2Face has established an NGO called 2Face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation.^[14] which motto is service to humanity. In 2009, 2Face was appointed as ambassador the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.^[15] He released a song "Man Unkind" in order to raise awareness on the menace of fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria.^[16] In 2009, he was presented with the prestigious International Youth Ambassador for Peace Summit and the Nigeria Youth Merit Award by the National Youth Council of Nigeria in recognition of his contributions to youth development in Nigeria.^[17]

Discography

• 2004: Face 2 Face
• 2006: Grass 2 Grace
• 2008: The Unstoppable
• 2010: The Unstoppable International Edition
• 2012: Away & Beyond

Awards

Won

• Best Male Vocalist 2002 Affinity Awards
• Music of the Year 2004 Excellence Recognition Awards
• Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry 2004 Award for Excellence
• Best Male Vocalist 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Song of the Year 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Best New Act Male 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Best Video 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Song of the year for "African Queen" 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best Album of the year 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best Hip Hop and R&B Artiste 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Musician of the Year 2004 City People Awards for Excellence
• Best Male Video 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best African Video of the year 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best African Act 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best African Act 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards^[18]
• Best African Act 2005 Kora Awards^[19]
• Best Musical Artiste 2005 Afro Nollywood Awards
• African Song of The Year (Non Ghanaian) 2005 Ghana Music Awards
• Special Recognition Award 2005 Hip Hop World Awards
• The Outstanding Musician of the Year 2005 Black Heritage Awards for Excellence
• Best Song of The Year 2005 G.C.E International Awards
• Musician of The Year 2006 The Future Awards
• Africa Break Through Artist of the Year 2006 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best Album of the Year 2007 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best African Act 2007 MOBO Awards^[20]
• Song of the Decade 2007 Nigerian Music Awards
• Best R'n'B / Pop album 2008 Hip-Hop World Awards
• Best African Act 2008 Australian African Awards
• Best selling Nigerian Artist 2008 World Music Awards, Monaco, Spain^[21]
• Best R&B MTV Africa Music Awards 2009^[22]
• Artist of the Year MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
• Best Male MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
• Most Gifted West African Video 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards^[23]
• Best Pop Video for "Implication" 2010 SoundCity Awards
• Best Western 2010 SoundCity Awards
• New Champions For An Enduring Culture 2011 16th edition of the Annual THISDAY Awards presented by former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger^[24]
• Best International Act: Africa BET Awards of 2011^[25]
• Album of the year 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies"^[26]
• Artist of the year 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies"
• Best R'n'B / Pop album 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies"

Nominated

• Best African Act 2005 MOBO
• Artist of the Year 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards^[27]
• Best Male 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
• Best Video for "Enter the Place" 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
• Most Gifted African West Video for "Only Me" 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards^[28]
• Most Gifted Video of the Year for "Only Me" 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards

References

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2. ^ ^{a b} "Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Face)". Idomalang.org. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
3. ^ "2Face Idibia Live in London". YouTube. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
4. ^ "Phat Girlz soundtrack". Soundtrackinfo.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
5. ^ "TuFace Checks Piracy With Classy Album Price". tribune.com.ng. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
6. ^ ^{a b} "2Face Idibia’s BET International "Welcome to America" Interview". Bellanaija.com. April 27, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
7. ^ "Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 – The Winner’s Circle". thenetng.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
8. ^ "Fally Ipupa & Tuface Idibia lead MTV Africa Music Awards winners 2010". museke.com. December 12, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
9. ^ "Tuface Idibia opens up on why he left Kennis music". Nigerianewsdaily.com. October 28, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
10. ^ "Hands Across The World Video – ONE8 with R. Kelly". Rnbmusicblog.com. November 19, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
11. ^ "Tuface Idibia recuperating and fine". nigeriavillagesquare.com. October 9, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
12. ^ "2face Idibia and Annie Macaulay wed secretly". thenetng.com. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
13. ^ "Annie, anointed queen of a shooting star". punchng.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
14. ^ "'2Face' Idibia: Message behind the music". edition.cnn.com. November 29, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
15. ^ "NAFDAC appoints 2face Ambassador". vanguardngr.com. September 18, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
16. ^ "2Face Idibia and NAFDAC tackle fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria with "Man Unkind"". Bellanaija.com. April 11, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
17. ^ "Human capital". Nigeriafirst.org. April 16, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
18. ^ 2Face Puts Nigeria On Musical Map
19. ^ Africa Kora Awards 2005 winners
20. ^ Mobo Awards 2007: Winners
21. ^ TuFace, Sasha & Others represent Nigeria at the World Music Awards in Monaco
22. ^ (MAMAs) 2009 winners
23. ^ 6 Nigerians Bring Home the Awards
24. ^ 2Face clinches’s double awards
25. ^ Hurray for Nigeria! 2Face & D’banj win the Best International Act (Africa) award at the 2011 BET Awards
26. ^ The 2011 Headies
27. ^ (MAMAs) 2009 nominees
28. ^ Channel O 2011 MVA's - all the nominees

WHAT YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT RUGGEDMAN

The name came when I was in high school and fresh into the rap game proper. Every one wanted a name that didnt sound weak and Ruggedman was the one I came up with, after I thought the phrase Mc was a bit over flogged,cos I was Soul Mc before. Born in Abia State Nigeria.I do ma rap with a fussion of my local lingua,so da world will know where I am coming from. Dropped my first song titled "Ehen Pt.1,in which I critisized the so called top musicians in Nigeria.That made me enemy number 1 n shot me into the main stream. Now I run my own label in Nigeria "RUGGED RECORDS" Have performed alongside KC n Jojo,Guru,Sean Paul,Wyclef Jean,Akon,Wayne Wonder,Ja Rule,Kevin Little,Maxie Priest, Ruggedmans been performing all over Nigeria right now and is Nigerias most wanted rap act. I am the most featured Nigerian rapper in Nigeria.Have featured in over 60 tracks.MEANING MY VOICE IS GOING TO BE HEARD FOR A LONG TIME TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY AND WHERE EVER THE MUSIC IS TAKEN TO..feel me? Have gotten awards in Nigeria like 2003 FAME Awards for best new artist,2003 Award For Musical Excellence (AMEN) AWARDS 2003 Best new artist,best solo performance,best rap video and Artist of the year.2004 Nigerian Entertainment Awards for best solo performance.2004 AMEN AWARDS for best solo performance.2005 Kora All African Awards Nominee for Best Male Artist West Africa.2006 Hip Hop Artist of the year at the just concluded NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD held in London.

THE KING OF RnB

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967),^[1] better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Often referred to as King of R&B.^[2] Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Believe I Can Fly".
Kelly has written, produced, and remixed songs and albums for many artists, including Aaliyah's 1994 debut album Age Ain't Nothing But a Number. In 1996, Kelly was nominated for a Grammy for writing Michael Jackson's song "You Are Not Alone". In 2002 and 2004, Kelly released collaboration albums with rapper Jay-Z and has been a guest vocalist for other hip hop artists like Nas, Sean Combs, and Fat Joe.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has recognized R. Kelly as one of the best-selling music artists in the United States with 38.5 million albums sold as well as only the fifth black artist to crack the top 50 of the same list.^[3] In March 2011, R. Kelly was named the most successful R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard.^[4][5][6] Kelly has released 10 studio albums, sold 38.5 million albums in the U.S. and over 54 million albums worldwide making him the most successful R&B male artist of 1990s.^[7][8]

NOLLYWOOD: AUDITION BRINGS OUT THE BEST- Actor Kelechi AkaraVeteran actor, Kelechi Akara, who has also featured in so many Nollywood movies including: 'The Third Generals, My Class Mate, Iron Pant, Tears of the Innocent, Treasure Coffin, David & Goliath' and so many others, has just revealed in an interview that Nollywood can only return to its original glory only if it can bring back auditions the way it was then. He explained that things have changed from when he started out till now, ''so many things have changed. You hardly see audition notices like before and it affects the upcoming artists that want to join Nollywood. They can now bring anybody from anywhere! They don't mind if he or she is registered with the Guild and more; how about those who registered for years that have not seen even extras (waka-pass) to play! Are they fools? It's a very good thing for new artistes to come up but they should do it the right way; from auditions you'll get the best. These days they call on the phone, if they want to shoot a movie. Some artistes buy gifts or pay money, so they'll get roles in movies, what a shame. So many of them are desperate and can do anything to appear on screen. But I don't really blame them somehow because things are not done the way it should be done. If they bring auditions back like it used to be things like that will reduce. In the industry there are so many unnecessary competitions and so many other things, “he said.Veteran actor, Kelechi Akara, who has also featured in so many Nollywood movies including: 'The Third Generals, My Class Mate, Iron Pant, Tears of the Innocent, Treasure Coffin, David & Goliath' and so many others, has just revealed in an interview that Nollywood can only return to its original glory only if it can bring back auditions the way it was then. He explained that things have changed from when he started out till now, ''so many things have changed. You hardly see audition notices like before and it affects the upcoming artists that want to join Nollywood. They can now bring anybody from anywhere! They don't mind if he or she is registered with the Guild and more; how about those who registered for years that have not seen even extras (waka-pass) to play! Are they fools? It's a very good thing for new artistes to come up but they should do it the right way; from auditions you'll get the best. These days they call on the phone, if they want to shoot a movie. Some artistes buy gifts or pay money, so they'll get roles in movies, what a shame. So many of them are desperate and can do anything to appear on screen. But I don't really blame them somehow because things are not done the way it should be done. If they bring auditions back like it used to be things like that will reduce. In the industry there are so many unnecessary competitions and so many other things, “he said.Veteran actor, Kelechi Akara, who has also featured in so many Nollywood movies including: 'The Third Generals, My Class Mate, Iron Pant, Tears of the Innocent, Treasure Coffin, David & Goliath' and so many others, has just revealed in an interview that Nollywood can only return to its original glory only if it can bring back auditions the way it was then. He explained that things have changed from when he started out till now, ''so many things have changed. You hardly see audition notices like before and it affects the upcoming artists that want to join Nollywood. They can now bring anybody from anywhere! They don't mind if he or she is registered with the Guild and more; how about those who registered for years that have not seen even extras (waka-pass) to play! Are they fools? It's a very good thing for new artistes to come up but they should do it the right way; from auditions you'll get the best. These days they call on the phone, if they want to shoot a movie. Some artistes buy gifts or pay money, so they'll get roles in movies, what a shame. So many of them are desperate and can do anything to appear on screen. But I don't really blame them somehow because things are not done the way it should be done. If they bring auditions back like it used to be things like that will reduce. In the industry there are so many unnecessary competitions and so many other things, “he said.

Veteran actor, Kelechi Akara, who has also featured in so many Nollywood movies including: 'The Third Generals, My Class Mate, Iron Pant, Tears of the Innocent, Treasure Coffin, David & Goliath' and so many others, has just revealed in an interview that Nollywood can only return to its original glory only if it can bring back auditions the way it was then.

He explained that things have changed from when he started out till now, ''so many things have changed. You hardly see audition notices like before and it affects the upcoming artists that want to join Nollywood. They can now bring anybody from anywhere! They don't mind if he or she is registered with the Guild and more; how about those who registered for years that have not seen even extras (waka-pass) to play! Are they fools? It's a very good thing for new artistes to come up but they should do it the right way; from auditions you'll get the best. These days they call on the phone, if they want to shoot a movie. Some artistes buy gifts or pay money, so they'll get roles in movies, what a shame. So many of them are desperate and can do anything to appear on screen. But I don't really blame them somehow because things are not done the way it should be done. If they bring auditions back like it used to be things like that will reduce. In the industry there are so many unnecessary competitions and so many other things, “he said.