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Team EME is blazing hot. Shaydee gets in on the act with the 'High Class' leak made straight for the dance floor. Here's Whine For me produced by Osh.. This is dope; Check on it & Share Your Thoughts!

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Emerging star singer, Retta Rich has come to represent a distinctive sound, one of the very few African singers who is best described as Rich, Fun, Young, Pop and very Soulful since debuting in 2010 with the highly successful solo, ‘Kolo For You’.

A series of critically acclaimed singles including ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Would You Be Mine’ and ‘Who Be Fool?’ in 2012 have followed from the beautiful singer who has stayed active – performing and spending ample time in the studio, making music.

Here’s a new offering, remix of ’Kolo For You’. Still keeping with the original theme of Soul/Pop and slight techno influences while fusing in some added horns and stylings, the “Kolo for you (Remix)” sees Retta in ace form as she dominates this Oscar Herman Akah-produced musical backdrop  - Retta, with her beautifully distinct vocal delivery filled with exciting Pop sensibility, Eva andPhyno’s infectious flow.

Look out for the music video from Retta who is currently working with NuffNoiz management team, but in the meantime, enjoy the“Kolo For You (Remix)” featuring Eva, Phyno and Casey Ed below.

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Bay Production Presents Jhybo - Over & Ayanju. Jhybo is one of few MCs i respect when it comes to spitting in Yoruba. Prodo produced Over while Samklef Produced Ayanju; Check both singles & Share Your Thoughts!!


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New Music from Loopy's Ruby. This one she titles Down. Listen up and share your thoughts.


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The year 2012 was a good year for Al'Chaddas, who made his statement after releasing his "ALcyclopedia" mix-tape; he went to release a couple of mix-tape singles after this as well. He's been off the grid but after this hiatus of his, he announces his entry in the year 2013 with this comeback freestyle titled "B.L.O.C.K.A". With this, he makes open his intention of releasing a 2nd part of the initially released "ALcyclopedia" mix-tape which garnered massive downloads upon release. As usual, Al'Chaddas endears an exceptional and unique style, toppled with word play and pretty much tough punch-lines; ***you don't win what's free, unless you are sisters with Oprah***. | ENJOY!!!


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Just few weeks into the release of his last single which was a club jam "Feeling You" featuring Bashorun Gaa "9ice", The Africa's Sax Oracle "YemiSax" is back with another single and a classic one to be precise titled "It Doesn't Matter". The song "It Doesn't Matter" according to YemiSax celebrates real Love, True feeling, pure emotion and will as well encourage the few people that still believes in the big four letter word "LOVE". Saying Love knows no boundary!                                
         
The song is another single off the forthcoming YemiSax Vocal/Saxophone album "ASOM" (Another Side Of Me) which already boast of one single "Feeling You" featuring 9ice. Watch out for the follow up single "Shawty Wanna Dance", a club quaking jam which will drop any moment and also be on the look out for four different musical videos this year from the No.1 SaxBoss. 

But in the time being, this is a special dedication to you for that special person you so much cherish ...*It Doesn't Matter* who born him/her or where he/she come from ! Enjoy... @yemisaxboss


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Music Video for another smash hit Otiya by Tosin Martins featuring Hip Hop's finest Vector. Otiya means it's time. According to Tosin's interpretation, it's time to elevate your mood by dancing which gives no room for sorrow. Special cameos include comedians Mc Abbey, Jeddi, first lady Sasha P and Premium DJ Jimmy Jatt. Directed by Aduloju John. Post Producrtion by Walt Banger 101 and Paul Gambit. Enjoy, Dance and comment.

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FeFe (@SupaDupaFeFe) is a fast rising singer-songwriter with a seductive voice and equally flattering wordplay. Since relocating to Lagos, FeFe has continued to push the boundaries of her music, creating the smash single, “AURA”. Partnering with the extraordinary, DJ Klem, “AURA” meshes old school and new school sounds to create a new groove jam. “AURA” is written by FeFe and produced by DJ Klem.


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Artquake is here with the official remix to Abule Lawa featuring Reminisce, JahBless & Seriki... This is for the street; they all delivered very well. Check on it & Share Your Thoughts!!


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Off Mr May D's Chapter One album here's Kigbe featuring Olamide & Kayswitch
The album is currently out, don't forget to get your copie(s)
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Now Muzik boss and 2face’s manager, Efe Omorogbe writes:

RE: THERE SHOULD NOT BE PIRATES IN THE NAME OF COLLECTING SOCIETIES – A REJOINDER TO KENNY OGUNGBE’s NEC SPEECH BY EFE OMOROGBE

When I learnt that Mr. Keke Ogungbe, founder/CEO of Kennis Music was billed to speak on the topic: Are Record Labels Endangered Species?” at the inaugural Nigeria Entertainment Conference, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect and it made all a bit more exciting.

I obviously had my opinion on the subject matter. Working with artistes in management capacity and providing label support services to the indie artist had made it quite clear that the label is a necessity even with the advent of the digital era. To me, it was simply a question of adaptability for the labels, the traditional need remains, it was just the modus operandi that needed tweaking.

I was curious to find out Mr. Ogungbe’s perspective and recommendations as to how the label can ensure its survival and profitability. The speech, though highly informative and interesting didn’t adequately address the topic in my opinion. More ink was dedicated to an engaging historical exposition and general music/entertainment industry issues than the meat of the session which to me, was more about the status of the record label in a changing music business environment.

For me, some of the core issues are thus:

a, If an artist can record, mix and master a track on his laptop, produce a viral vid on the same device, publish the audio and visual materials on youtube, promote via social media and secure iTunes and Spinlet distribution by sending 3 emails and possibly become a star, of what use is a label to such an artiste?

b, As digital distribution gradually become the primary source of label revenue, how sustainable is a system where a telco insists on an 80/20 rev share ratio with a VAS company/aggregator which in turn, takes about half and leaves the label with a paltry 10% to further split with the artiste?

c, If 60% of the current hit-makers are independent, what are the prospects for traditional labels? etc…

These and other questions were neither directly raised nor addressed by Mr. Ogungbe’s paper but interestingly, that is not even the reason for this rejoinder. My concern stems not from the issues that weren’t treated but from some of the pious positions taken and controversial comments made by Mr. Ogungbe during the session.

Mr. Ogungbe and I have had conversations on these industry issues for the better part of 9 long years and we know each other’s perspective and antecedents well enough. As I stated during the business session, I have a different side to many of the stories and assertions made by him during the music session. In deference to the speaker and panelists of the business session, the guests and the organizers, I elected to not address his positions there and then but it would be disservice to the industry in particular and the nation in general if these grievous misrepresentations are allowed to be documented unchallenged.

Mr. Ogungbe and Kennis Music did not create many of the problems bedeviling the music industry but in my opinion, didn’t do enough to fight them either. If anything, his actions and inactions, inadvertently but significantly weakened others who were hell bent on taking on the problems. Let me explain.

Joey Ukpong of Styl Plus Music reached out to me early 2006 in a bid to secure Now Muzik’s support for their price re-adjustment move for “Expressions”, the group’s forthcoming sophomore CD. About a year earlier, they had pushed Styl Plus’ debut 4 track, 1 remix EP, “Olufunmi” on jewel cases at N500.00 per unit retail price and it had been hugely successful. Here they were, planning a March 2006 release of an 11 track full length album that market forces a.k.a Alaba pirates dictate cannot be sold for a penny more than N250 retail. It was a bitter pill to swallow so Joey met up with me at our Maryland office to sell a proposition. He said they wanted to insist on a N400 per CD position but reckoned the chances of success would be higher if other top artistes agreed to push their products at the same price. He said he came to us first because Now Muzik represented at that time, a crop of heavy hitters on the scene. And we did. 2face, Sunny Neji, African China and Ruggedman were clients of ours but there was a limitation. Some of these artistes recorded under other labels and the power to make such decision resided with the labels. 2face was on Kennis Music and Kennis was the most influential label at the time so naturally, Baba Keke’s, as we fondly call him, was our first port of call.

Ever blunt and firm, Mr. Ogungbe told Don T, my partner and I that the move was doomed for failure. He posited that the only solution to the piracy scourge was for us to toe the line of the marketers and allow the ones who have been duly licensed by the labels to distribute the music, sell at a price that’s competitive with what the pirates offered. His belief was that the focus should be on pushing volume. Just as the likes of T-Joe and Obaino had argued, if we crashed the price to a point where the margin is narrowed down to about N10 – N25, pirates would be significantly discouraged from the trade. Then the label will be “allowed” to push units in the millions in peace and everyone would be fine. Really? We left downcast and terrified.

After deep analysis of the discussion, we concluded that for a label with the media might that Kennis possessed at the time, it probably was logical for them to adopt that approach and depend on huge volume to break even and make profit. For the rest of the industry however, it portended doom. Promotion is expensive worldwide. Nigeria isn’t an exception. Mass electronic media push budget for the regular label would easily exceed recording and packaging cost many times over and make it increasingly difficult to break even on a N25 per CD – or less- income. For Kennis, they were in heaven. They had access to an obscene amount of airtime on radio and television and made damned good use of it. Their music and talent were engaging content for their television and radio gigs which earned them good money and in turn, served as marketing and promo platforms for their music and artistes. Genius! More so, when for a good while, the competition was subpar and the ratings were in their favour. They ran the roost. A lot of industry guys cowered and sucked up to them for a bit of shine time so it was VERY CONVENIENT to adopt the “crash the price and push for volume” philosophy. Keke Ogungbe and Kennis Music did what no one could knock them for – look out for themselves – ONLY.

Of course, Styl Plus Music and Ahbu Ventures put out “Expressions” in March 2006, sold their CDs at N400 for the first 10 days or so and then- BANG! The pirates unleashed their cheaper alternative. The rest of us didn’t actively support their brave move, and they failed. But the failure was really ours as a collective. Soon afterwards the retail price dropped to N200 and then to N150. The marketers put pressure on the replicating plants to crash production price per unit to N25. Sleeves were pegged at N5 and wholesale pricing sashayed between N45-N50 leaving a N20 maximum mark up for marketer, label and artiste to share. The replicating plants were quick to realize that the boom was effectively over. The cost of operations wasn’t going to be sustainable at N25 per CD and some watched their operations shrink weekly. Some closed shop in no time. We had started selling the plastic sound carrier and paper jacket with a tiny mark up. The music, the content had lost all value. The industry was on a free fall to implosion. We cried out and started work towards some form of organized resistance.

I gave an interview and posited that the music business would implode in 18 months if we didn’t rise up to the threat posed by piracy and improper packaging and pricing. If I was the one Mr. Ogungbe was referring to when he talked about “somebody who said the industry was dead in a bid to seek relevance” and proudly added “and I told people who asked me that it was their industry that was dead, not mine”, it is indeed unfortunate.

Some of us didn’t agree with his approach. We didn’t think it was feasible to build a business model that depended on moving units in the millions for sustainability. We knew that five hundred thousand units was a difficult mark to hit even in the US, one million was special. That’s why they awarded a platinum plaque for such achievement. We recognized that records moved 100,000 units in places like SA and the label bosses pop champagne. We reckoned that 100,000 units to the Nigerian label at that rate was N1,500,000 max – less maybe 40/50 royalty to the artiste – less than half the cost or recording the album in the first place not to mention additional costs to package, shoot videos and promote. We didn’t just agree with Mr. Ogungbe. Kennis Music may have been satisfied with cheap products, low budget packaging and heavy hype to sustain its business but not everyone agreed. To the likes of O’Jez, Storm Records and emerging forces like Square Records and Mo” Hits, quality packaging must match hype. They invested in quality photography, styling, videos and the industry responded in appreciation. People wanted their products to look appealing. They wanted multiple paged packaging to allow space for detailed credits, lyrics, pictures and the like. N5 per jacket wasn’t going to deliver that. So you can understand my sense of alarm when part of Mr. Ogungbe’s paper stated thus:

“As a people, we deserve the best and quality product. We should never compromise quality on the alter of cheapness. Pirated works can never stand the test of time because the quality is ever and embarrassingly poor”

We came together and started the resistance conversions under the aegis of Music Business Forum at Sweet Sensation, Isaac John, Ikeja. MBF became AM.B-Pro and would later close ranks with eight other industry associations to form the Nigerian Music Industry Coalition. We engaged the NCC, the office of the AGF, the presidency, one another and worked tirelessly towards tackling the piracy problem and resolving the long-drawn collective management imbroglio. We have been in the trenches working with the government, the NCC to fight piracy at great personal cost and risk. The hitherto impregnable Alaba was demystified. They have been a series of raids and arrests. The historic prosecution of the Alaba king of pirates sent a strong warning to the criminals that the NCC and the industry were no longer taking things lying down. Mr. Ogungbe has made little or no contribution that I am aware of, to the fight. Instead, he has continued to stand by an illegal organization that has continually displayed contempt for the law and attacked the same NCC that has worked with stake-holders to fight back the piracy he protests thus:

“Record label owners today see music as bad investment due to the monstrous problem of piracy. It is time that practitioners of the industry should rise up to the challenge posed by piracy as it is killing the Artist, the Record Label owners, the Investors and the Economy”

I want to believe that I am not the only one who noticed the inconsistency between what Mr. Ogungbe’s written speech conveyed and what his spontaneous comments/outbursts communicated: How else does one connect the statement:

“I am encouraged by the recent development in the music industry as it relates to royalty. The tempo should be sustained. When a musician knows that the more airtime his works gets, the more income he earns which is timeless as music content utilization by broadcast stations and some recreational centres; use works that have mass appeal. Artistes and producers based on this are challenged to produce good works to have that followership”.

with the call thus:

“There should not be pirates in the name of collecting societies”

In an obvious attempt to discredit COSON, Mr. Ogungbe advanced the dangerous argument that broadcast stations should have the right to choose which body to license music from based on the repertoire and the power to do competitive bargaining for same. For a long time, some of us disagreed with proponents of a sole CMO situation in Nigeria and this was one of the main arguments advanced by the likes of Mr. Laolu Akins, Mr. Toju Ejueyitchie and Chief Tony Okoroji. They were resolute in their belief that multiple CMOs will breed chaos and become a powerful tool in the hands of users who are unwilling to pay. They maintained that at the end of the day desperate rights owners or their reps will make it impossible to establish and sustain reasonable standards and that multiple system will consequently not deliver the expected dividends to right owners in general. For a gesture of support for his position, he turned to Mr. Chris Obosi whose Megalectrics brand has indeed signed a licensing agreement with COSON and can’t be said to be in agreement with Mr. Ogungbe’s position. To all those who have remained unconvinced that multiple CMOs for Nigeria will work against rights owners, Mr. Ogungbe just presented proof that government made the right choice by approving only one CMO for a category of works!

I need answers. How can the industry, COSON, the broadcast stations “sustain the tempo” when Mr. Ogungbe functions as a top executive in a media empire that have so far refused to pay royalties? How can we entrench the culture of royalty payments when he continues to serve on the board of an illegal organization whose sole claim to legitimacy is a PRS affiliation that has been nullified for over two years? Maybe Mr. Mayo Ayilaran has not thought it expedient to inform the rest of the board and the members that MCSN does not have any affiliation with PRS anymore. But then again, maybe they know but don’t think it is of any consequence.

I have a bunch of other issues yet to address and I am sure Mr. Ogungbe has a different side to my different side of the story so far. Here’s my suggestion. Let’s have an open session, on live radio or television. Let’s have an open debate and settle these issues once and for all. Pick the date, time and venue sir. Just two hours of your time. The industry would be the better for it. I am waiting!

Efe Omorogbe

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Fresh off eLDee’s Undeniable album, a song dedicated to his lovely daughter Temi. The song also features Temi at a soft and tender 9 months old. It is one that makes you wish you had a daughter, and if you do, this is one you can definitely relate to for sure. Enjoy!!


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By Ayomide O. Tayo (Popoffcentral)

Ayotunde 'Wizkid' Balogun is barely 5ft tall and yet with his tiny little frame he influences more young people in Nigeria than the country's ruling class.

Born into a polygamous family, Wizkid, 23, knew early on what he wanted to be in life- a star. Through hard work and determination he has achieved this- hefty performance fee, a crib in Lekki and a BMW X6 and Porsche to go. Lets leave the mind numbing beats and hot catch phrases he uses in his songs; Wizkid resonates with the youths in Nigeria because he is succeeding in life according to his own terms despite the harsh nature of the Nigerian society that neglects the young.

"Life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short"- Thomas Hobbes wrote that in 1651 in his book The Leviathan. That statement best describes life in Nigeria for people in the middle and lower classes. Ignore the Animal Farm figures paraded by government officials to show Nigeria's economy is growing. Life is still a mess. The facts speak for themselves- power supply erratic is as ever, health care system is non existent, educational system is comatose and security while not as high as South Africa's is quite worrying especially with the rate of kidnappings on the rise.

This is the reality young people live in daily. We didn't experience Nigeria of the 60's and 70's where 50 Cents was equal to a Naira. We don't know what is like for companies to scramble to employ you before you are barely out of the University. Teenagers and young adults like me have only known Nigeria- the castrated stumbling giant of Africa. Young people feel disconnected to the country of their birth and are largely not interested in what happens in the corridors of power. And the lack of interest became worse after the last general elections and the Occupy Nigeria rally that failed to turn things around.

In a lot of suburbs and slums in Nigeria, young people are taking life into their own hands. They've realized that no government is going to provide any social welfare for them that will guarantee them a better tomorrow. The rule on the streets is find a hustle that will make you blow and let the nation be damned.
There is no one that is using that principle better than Wizkid presently. At the age of 23, Wizkid is his own boss after successfully renegotiating his deal with EME and floating his own record label- Star Boy. Independent and making money, Wizkid's desire to be the artisan of his fate is the zeitgeist of a generation bent on making it despite all the obstacles. We might not have a Mark Zuckerberg but we have a Wizzy.
And it's not only him- musical acts like Ice Prince and Olamide decided to skip University education that have been neglected by our leaders, many who have private universities that are too expensive for the common folk, in search of a better life. Their get-rich-or-die-trying approach resonates with the young people in Nigeria more than any speech or scheme by Nigeria's ruling elite. Why? It's honesty over hypocrisy. Truth over lies.

2 years from now, Nigeria's crooked politicians will rise up again and use 'youth leaders and advocates' to get votes from the youth demographic. With the way the last election went, I don't think young men and women who gave hope a last shot will want to stand in the sun again and be part of a sham. We will be too busy trying to make a living for ourselves, trying to survive against all odds they have thrown at us.
In 2015 the blood stained ballot boxes will be cleaned again and new slogans will be created to seduce us for our votes. They can have their election or selection. We don't care because we will be about our hustle just like Wizkid.


Written by Ayomide O. Tayo

Credit: Popoffcentral

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Safari Sound Recordings Presents – The latest song from $ound Knockdown titled “No Condition is Permanent! Taken from his afro beats album (Celebration) due for release later this year, this is an inspirational song that will motivate you to leave behind those unfavourable conditions and work towards a brighter future. Listen, share, download and get inspired…

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Nigerian duo, Young Paperboyz  is back with the  debut  single Title  "Make Love, Hit it"  featuring Dj Nikita Noskow.  This single will appear on their  Naija Boss Techno Reloaded Ep album which will be released this year. The record Make Love, Hit it will be  released on iTunes Tomorrow.

Listen to the track below and share your thoughts.

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"Loopy Music’s First Lady Ruby pours out her heart about the women that she admires, Check it out and share your thoughts"

I’m a musician. I work hard to ensure the music I make, much like the person I am, is unique and makes a bold statement.

In becoming who I am, there are lives that have shaped mine. Gentle hands which have reached across time and space to mold my thoughts and actions.

This is my homage, my tribute, to all the wonderful women who have inspired me. They are all amazing artistes.

And they inspire me because of how they lived and because of the things they stood for.

Aretha Franklin

Aretha is the queen of soul music. There’s no competition; she’s number one. When you listen to her music, it feels like she’s preaching her message to you. She was sassy. And she was  bold. And beyond that she also was a truly gifted musician, songwriter, singer, performer.

She ended up being that first great female soul singer. she’s influenced everybody else I listen to : Mary J Blige, Anita Baker, Shaka Kahn… Beyonce.

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Billie Holiday

When you mention Billie the first thing that comes to mind is her very very unique voice. She doesn’t have that conventional sweet singing voice. You can pick her out of the crowd any day, anywhere. And I wonder, how amazing do you have to be, that all people need to hear from you is a Note or a word, and they go, “Ah, this is this person.”

Favorite thing she did: SummerTime

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Lauryn Hill

I didn’t want to be Lauryn when I was younger, I wanted to be Lauryn. If I could have looked like her at that time, I would have traded my looks. She was the first person I heard blend soul, hip hop and reggae, it was just a unique and completely different sound. And she was so beautiful. Just that talented completely gifted package that could dop everything: sing, act, rap, dance… She had it all together.

Favorite thing she did:  Ex Factor

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Mary J

Mary is the modern day Aretha Franklin. She’s truly soulful. Mary might not be a great singer, but she sings her heart out. And her songs are therapy. Every time she’s coming out with another album I’m like okay what’s she bringing this time. Cant wait to listen.

She preaches with her music. And she’s probably my strongest influence.

Favorite thing she did: No More Drama (The entire album, that was when she broke free. She was: “I’m done with my demons. Here I am.”)

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Erykah Badu

I remember the first time I heard her music.  1997, my brother, he came in with her Cd and I listened to it and was like: what the hell is this?!!

I was so blown away. She had that soul jazz, hip hop combo blazing in her voice is so effortless. Her singing style…

Very sassy, very funny. Very eccentric. Eryka doesn’t care about anybody. She just does her music. She’s truly like a musical purist.

There’s this video where she undresses walking down the street till she’s completely nude.

I was like: “No no no”. But that’s Erykah.

Certainly

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Sometime I wonder, could I go nude for my art?  Really, I think it’s pure. I don’t think there’s anything pornographic about it. You can look at it and see purity and God’s awesomeness in creating the human form. So who knows?

Nina Simone

Another unique voice from another gifted artistes. In her time, Nina didn’t give a damn. She was very arrogant. I mean if she went somewhere and was performing, and you were talking, she’d walk up to you and go: “Oh you have something to say?” I like to do that too, sometimes.:-D

She was all about being young black and gifted. She was an amaaaazing performer. Nina used to act out her music. She would bring her music to life.

My favorite thing she did is her renditon of Feeling Good.

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Coco Chanel

When it comes to fashion I’m not into trends. I thoroughly dislike dressing like other people. Now Coco Chanel, was not trendy. During her time, women were wearing all those tight dresses corsets and blown out skirts, and then Coco would show up wearing an all black fitted dress. She really felt that fashion should be comfortable. Fashion should be very individualistic, in that everybody should express themselves. She invented the little black dress, which has becoe a staple wardrobe. That was in 1920.

And she created the style of fashion called classic fashion where you have those basic pieces that are always in vogue. Timeless pieces you can build your wardrobe around. That style appeals to me because I think there;s something timeless about Ruby. There’s a sense of I’m here to stay about me.

My favorite thing of hers is the Little Black Dress (the little black dress. Timeless. And black is one of my favorite colors. Black and red)


If I were to have dinner with one of them I’d pick Coco Chanel. During her time, she was doing things women were not allowed to do. Wearing pants. What kind of guts did that take? She was truly fearless. She was an individual.
After her, I’d pick Nina Simone.

I think there’s a common thread about this . They had something they wanted to say and they said it.

For me: it’s the empowerment of it. Their music, their art, their stories.

That these were women who were not afraid to be. To be bold. And heard. And listened to.

And I hope some day, my life becomes some sort of voice speaking to someone, somewhere. Telling them to keep at it. To not give up.

And to not be afraid.

-Ruby Gyang

Ruby’s Makeup: Rage, JK Makeovers

Photography: TCD Concepts, D’Katiya

Styling: Iola Stylists

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New music video from VIP(VISION IN PROGRESS) - Follow Me. Music was Produced by EL. The video was shot and edited by PHAMOUS PEOPLE. Press Play & Share Your Thoughts!

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Ezi Emela's "Secret Lover" is a sultry and infectious HIT record which sees Ezi Emela in flying form with excellent chemistry between her and Skales with some enthralling song-writing and a buttery smooth and captivating vocal performance over this catchy musical milieu backed by lush drums and synth arrangements.

Director: Mr Moe MusaEzi Emela's "Secret Lover" is a sultry and infectious HIT record which sees Ezi Emela in flying form with excellent chemistry between her and Skales with some enthralling song-writing and a buttery smooth and captivating vocal performance over this catchy musical milieu backed by lush drums and synth arrangements.

Director: Mr Moe Musa





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While numerous Gt da Guitarman fans ponder on what the soulful and sonorous singer would sound like on an up-tempo object, he rises to the occasion by delivering a superb performance on this new number, courting help from the reverred INDOMIX and OGA JOJO at the HI-POINT STUDIOS.

GT da guitarman delivers his new offering effortlessly, titled – “Ori Ola”. This is another befitting soulful prelude to his forthcoming Album.

Ori Ola depicts the story of one destined for prosperity and financial abundance.

Download, share and enjoy!”

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Kenya’s all-star hip-hop group and international BET Award nominees, Camp Mulla, recently collaborated with Nigeria’s newest sensation, Wondaboy, to record smash hit, “oH mA gAd!!” Rappers Kus Ma, Tripper & Shappaman combined with the very soulful sounds of Miss Karun and Wondaboy result in this catchy club hit that has already created waves in Kenya.

Shot in Nairobi at Club Venom, this fun filled video captures the youthful hip sound and swag that Camp Mulla is notorious for in addition to Wondaboy’s creative and melodious hooks. While Kus Ma shines as producer on this track, Sub-Sahara Entertainment label mate, Kanja, makes a cameo appearance in the video which is directed by talented rapper, Kevin Bosco Jnr.

 With several other collaborative tracks and videos from Kenya in the works, Sub-Sahara, LNB Entertainment and Ear Candy Music have made Wondaboy one to definitely watch.

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