M.I SHOCKS ICE PRINCE… AGAIN?

Talk about a New Year’s Day surprise! Africa’s favourite rapper M.I stunned fellow label mate and multiple award winning rapper Ice Prince when he joined him on stage to perform his hit classic “Aboki’ at the Lagos Countdown powered by STAR which held at Eko Atlantic Victoria Island Lagos on the 31st of December 2013.

“I’m wishing you a great year ahead, the popular rapper chorused repeatedly, 2014 is your year,” he emphasised to the audience as he joined Ice Prince on stage.

BON/IBAN Bans Several Artists Including 2face, D'banj, Iyanya, Because of COSON

For quite some time now, the Copyrights Society of Nigeria (COSON), has been harassing the Broadcasting Society of Nigeria (BON) and the Independent Broadcasting Society of Nigeria, IBAN, insisting that they pay royalties for playing the songs of Nigerian artists. COSON has dragged several radio and TV stations to court, demanding millions, sometimes billions of Naira in royalty.

Well, it seems IBAN and BON have had enough. Two days ago, they announced the ban of all Nigerian artists registered with COSON. Meaning that they ordered the immediate stop to the airing of songs of artists who are COSON members.

The artists include 2face Idibia, D'banj, Onyeka Onwenu, Iyanya, Banky W, Flavour, Ice Prince, Dr Sid, Olamide, 9ice, M.I, eLDee, Ruggedman, Wizkid, Asa, Waje, Omawumi and several others.

Patrick Obahiagbon to Host Ice Prince's Fire Of Zamani Concert [#FOZ]

Ice Prince has announced that former lawmaker and chief of staff to the Edo State Governor, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, popularly known for his jaw breaking words will be hosting the Fire Of Zamani Concert which will hold on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Eko Hotel & Suites in V/I, Lagos.

Some of Nigerian music's finest will join Ice Prince, Wale and Chip at the FOZ concert. They include Chocolate City's VP, MI, Burna Boy, Olamide, Yung El, Loopy Music’s Ruby Gyang among other artistes featured on the Fire Of Zamani album.  Follow Me On Twitter: @effiongeton

African China Inspired 'Pray' On My Album 'Fire Of Zamani' [#FOZ] - Ice Prince Zamani

Ice Prince revealed on His Instagram page that African China inspired the track "Pray" on His album Fire Of Zamani "FOZ" and also posted the above pic of him and the China with the caption: Standard G!! Google African China!! His music inspired 'pray' on my #FOZ" -  Follow Me On Twitter: @effiongeton

[VIDEO] Ice Prince Zamani Breaks Down The Concept Behind His New Album

Iceprince Zamani breaks down the concept of his new album, speaks on working with Don Jazzy, French Montana, Wale, Chipmunk, and how a 2face Idibia song inspired the title of his second album. Follow Me On Twitter: @effiongeton

Ice Prince Releases Second Album "Fire Of Zamani" Artwork

Leading Nigerian music record label, Chocolate City Group has announced the release of the second album for award winning hip-hop artiste, Panshak Zamani popularly known as Ice Prince on October 28, 2013. The album known as Fire Of Zamani, will be launched at an extravagant first-of-its-kind concert at Eko Hotel on November 23, 2013.

Audu Maikori, chairman of the Chocolate City Group described Ice prince as an artiste that has been consistent on delivering smash hits which has led to the impressive reputation he forged for himself. “Ice Prince started his music career in 2004 and has worked hard to take his music to the world stage. I am not surprised to see him come out with a successful second album.”

Get Ready: Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA 2013) November 15th In Lagos

It's been 6 years and counting, as we are about to celebrate 7 years of the video revolution in Nigeria. Brace up for the Nigeria Music Video Awards 2013 and let's show off Nigeria's pride. November 15th @ the MUSON centre, Lagos. Nigeria. NMVA: our culture Our pride. Flavour, Sound Sultan, Ice Prince, Kcee and Harrysong, phyno, Bovi and others are rhythm ready for the NMVA 2013. Get ready for 15th November.

Voting for the various categories of the Nigeria Music Video Awards is in session. Let your vote count: visit www.livebeats.net/vote.html

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[Video] FULL STUDIO SESSION: Ice Prince Ft. French Montana - "I Swear"

Fresh off his upcoming album "Fire of Zamani" due to be released October, BET award winner, and Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani drops a sneak peek into the recording of "I Swear" a new track on the upcoming album. The track which was recorded at Big Daddy Studios in the US features American rapper French Montana and also includes vocals from Shaydee. I Swear will be released on the 9th of September 2013 exclusively on www.musiq.com.ng

Forbes Magazine/Channel O List Of Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists 2013

Financial magazine Forbes in conjunction with ” Channel O” released the list of African Top 10 richest African musicians for 2013. The ranking is based on artist Sales, Social -Media presence, endorsement value , YouTube views, show rates  Influence,  appearance in newspapers, investments , popularity and other factors. 

(1) AKON– Senegalese-American top the list — Founder of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste such as P-Square and Wizkid .

(2) DON JAZZY – Rank as Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN  as Their Brand Ambassador, Influential producer. Having producer Songs For D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit. See list after the cut:

[Video] Big Brother Africa - The Chase: Ice Prince in the House

The Ruby Housemates exploded with excitement as soon as Ice Prince made a stylish entrance in the Big Brother House.

The Nigerian superstar took time out of his busy schedule to pay the Housemates a visit in his capacity as a ONE Campaign ambassador in collaboration with the African Union. This week in the Big Brother House is all about giving back; today the charitable muso spent the early afternoon chatting with the Chasemates and encouraging them to be involved with humanitarian work even outside of Biggie's House.

[Photo] Ice Prince Shows Off His Son On Instagram & Captioned It

[Music] DJ Neptune Feat. Ice Prince - When The Money Comes (Cover)

Neptune Entertainment & Storm 360 Presents International DJ NEPTUNE’s first single off The Game Just Started Mix tape compilation featuring the 2013 BET Awards Best Africa International Art ICE PRINCE.

This track is a cover to JAY Z’s When The Money Goes but this time around DJ NEPTUNE teamed up with ICE PRINCE who narrated his story and further more took us through his days of struggles when money was an issue. Listen and find out what happens WHEN THE MONEY COMES.

DOWNLOAD VIA THIS LINK: https://www.box.com/wtmc

Kelly Hansome Disses MI on Twitter? While Ice Prince Responds In Support of MI?

It is no longer news that Kelly Handsome and MI are not friends, as a matter of fact, both rappers enjoy dissing each other in their tracks! After a few months of ignoring each other, Kelly Hansome has taken to twitter again and has re-ignited the fumes between them. See his tweets below:

It's not a rekindling of beef because there was never any but his song 'BEEF'. It's called a 'CALL TO ORDER'. now bloggers, take that back!!
— Kelly Hansome™▲ (@KellyHansome) June 22, 2013

Now you wanna run off because you just learnt I'm outta jail? F**k No!! Shit is about to get realer than it ever was B**CH!! #TALKALOTBOI
— Kelly Hansome™▲ (@KellyHansome) June 22, 2013

MI's label mate, Ice Prince went on Twitter in support of MI, while trying to address the beef issues.... 

Most of the hustle to get your music where you want it to be is on you my brother!! Spend your tym working and not criticizing other artiste
— panshak zamani (@Iceprincezamani) June 22, 2013

The tweets gets more interesting after the jump: 

[Video] Ice Prince - "VIP"

The Prince of Cool is back with another Hit Video...V.I.P. He talks about his VIP status wherever he goes. A lot of stars cameo in his video - M.I, Ill Bliss, Dr. Sid, Lynxxx, Iyanya, Emma Nyra, the Grip Boiz.

MI, Ice Prince, Naeto C, Dr SID, Celebrate Lokoja Fans at Star Music Trek 2013‏

“ ‘We rocked Lagos, we’re going to do it even better in Lokoja’ ”. That was the promise superstar artistes performing at the 2nd leg of the Star Music Trek  which held on  June 15^th 2013 in Lokoja made before the concert and music lovers who trooped out in their numbers yesterday to Lokoja stadium were not disappointed.

 The second leg of the annual Star Music Trek concert lived up to its high billing and more. The event, which featured high energy performances from MI, Jmartins, IcePrince,Dr Sid, Naeto C, Jukebox and others,was rated by fans as being undeniably the biggest concert in Lokoja in 2013. Photos after the jump:

Brymo Leaves Chocolate City

News just broke out on social media that Brymo has left Chocolate City. I don’t have any confirmation of that, however, HipHopWorld Magazine is a largely- reliable source, and they spearheaded the news. Here’s what they had to say.

“Brymo has decided to call it quits with Chocolate City. This latest development occurs barely two months after former label mate Jesse Jagz walked away from the company.HipHopWorld has it on reliable information that the “Ara” singer officially parted ways with ‘Choc City’ over the weekend; but both parties have managed to keep a lid on the issue until now.Brymo has been rumored to be not-so-friendly with some members of the Choc family; and apart from the business side of things, it doesn’t seem like ‘The Son of a Kapenta’ will be sorely missed by his remaining label-mates.

Chocolate City now only has M.I and Ice Prince left as its established acts.”