Category: Music

Rihanna begins filming ‘Battleship’.

While rumours of a new single spread across the Internet, Rihanna is already beginning work on the set of her feature film debut in ”Battleship.” Photos of the Barbadian songstress surfaced online yesterday showing a brunette Rihanna dressed in character. Donning a traditional U.S. Navy getup with gloves and work boots, the singer was spotted [...]

Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges.

Grammy winning rapper T.I. was arrested along with his wife on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines; five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges. The 29-year-old rapper and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested Wednesday night in West Hollywood after deputies smelled marijuana and pulled the couple over, the Los Angeles [...]

Timaya to lead Ali Baba’s forthcoming show.

Timaya to lead Ali Baba’s forthcoming show.

Plantain boy, Timaya will open Ali Baba‘s previously advertised forthcoming comedy extravaganza in Lagos on August 22, 2010 with a live performance. Life and Beat gathered from the ace stand-up comedian‘s publicist, Olujuwon Bukunola-Phillips that the event will take place at Motherlan‘. Meanwhile other mainstream music artistes billed to entertain the guests are currently warming [...]

Michael Jackson Song “Another Day” Released

An unreleased song called “Another Day” is making the rounds, an alleged duet with Lenny Kravitz. The verse Michael sings seems to be the same as from an older Kravitz song called “Storm.” Kravitz gave an interview with Spinner shortly after Michael’s death where he mentioned working with him on a song that hadn’t been [...]

2face Idibia Releases new Singles “Implication”

2face Idibia Releases new Singles “Implication”

New music from 2face Idibia; this is the lead single off his upcoming album tentatively called ‘Unstoppable 2‘ set to be released in 2010. The Implication Video has been shot and should be out shortly. A good first single! Listen and let me know your thoughts.

Dare Art Alade Releases New Single “Stroke Me!”

Dare Art Alade Nigerian R&B Star has released a New Single called “Stroke Me!” He lived up to his billing giving his numerous fans and listeners a piece. CLICK HERE to listen to it. Biography of Dare Art Alade For over seven years, Dare Art Alade, born to legendary Nigerian Jazz pioneer Art Alade and [...]

Rihana New Album: Rated R

Rihana New Album: Rated R

LOS ANGELES — “Barf!” Rihanna squealed, at the sight of a pair of pale pink satin Brian Atwood stilettos. In her world this is a compliment. “Usually it’s ‘ill’ or ‘I want to throw up on it,’ ” she explained. “But barf is the worst,” meaning the best. “Barf is 10 out of 10.” In [...]

Jimmy Cliff, Alpha Blondy named ECOWAS Ambassadors

Awards of ECOWAS Peace Ambassador were given to Alpha Blondy of Coted’Voire and legendary reggae giant Jimmy Cliff. Their citations were read to the admiration of the audience as they were both honoured by the ECOWAS President. Jimmy Cliff was the first to perform as he did acapela of some of his great hit songs [...]

International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) Trains Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) Staff

In a move that further reinforces the confidence of International copyright community in the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), the governing body of copyright administration in the world, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), in collaboration with affiliate sister organisation, South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) and the South African Recording [...]

MTN Nigerian Music Fest (MTN NIMUFEST) Begins in Lagos

Lagos on Fire as MTN NIMUFEST kicks off Lagos and environs will experience endless funfair this weekend as residents will be treated to a night of thrills and excitement by artistes of the older and younger generations at the MTN Nigerian Music Fest scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Ocean View [...]