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.

Ruggedman Blasts Celebrities Over Silence About Alleged Donations To OJB Jezreel

Nigerian Rapper, Ruggedman, has lambasted some of his colleagues who have kept quiet over their alleged false donations to the 'Save OJB Jezreel' campaign, as it was also rumoured that due to these reports, the Lagos State government reportedly withdrew its support towards the cause.

Worried by this development and the inability of the managers of these celebs involved in this matter coming out to clear the air on the issue, Ruggedman has vented his anger and has termed the above celebs as "liars".

Mr celebrity,if u r mentioned as donating money to #saveojbjezreel n its false u r as bad as d liars if u ... http://t.co/mBibLc5jU9
— The Blessed One (@RuggedyBaba) July 2, 2013

IF YOU CANNOT SAVE A LIFE, PLEASE DO NOT END ONE. "Stop d fake tweets n BCs"
— The Blessed One (@RuggedyBaba) July 2, 2013

May God forgive u if ur false tweet ends up killing another persons loved one
— The Blessed One (@RuggedyBaba) July 2, 2013

The tweets get more interesting after the jump: 

"I Have 8 to 10 Weeks Left to Get My Transplant Done" - Says OJB Jezreel

OJB Jezreel gave an interview to Encomium magazine yesterday Monday June 24th where he said had eight weeks left to get his operation done. Excerpts below...

"When early diagnosis was done, it was just a case of renal failure. Right now, my two kidneys are gone. We are running dialysis at the moment. It started two years ago, but gradually depreciated. Most people tend to attribute kidney problem to drinking and smoking. I was told it doesn't have anything to do with that, because as much as I drink and smoke then, it was casual drinking. Maybe they offer you a bottle of drink and all that but not like I drink 15 bottles a day. I have a friend who has gone through this and he never drank or smoked.

"The whole process of the treatment from pre-process, transplanting process and post-transplanting will cost about $100, 000. In two years I have spent up to N5million which I have been trying to maintain myself. That is why it has been kept secret."

"God willing, I have like eight to ten weeks more to get the transplant done. It's strange, I still walk around a little. I can't eat much though. I trust God and Nigerians for their financial support"

To donate, see the account details below:

Babatunde Okungbowa. UBA – 1015075120.

God bless you as you do so. Thank You. 

“Help Save OJB”- As Friends & Colleague’s Plan Benefit Concert

Since Friday 21st of June 2013, the campaign to save music producer/singer OJB Jezreel (real name Babatunde Okungowa) who needs an urgent Kidney transplant has hit social media. Following diatribes from fans who challenged celebrities to rise to the occasion, several donations have now started coming in from artists who at one or the other passed through OJB.

In an interview with Lobi of Entertainment Splash which aired on TVC, OJB pleaded with Nigerians to save him, stating that the only celebrities that have supported him with their donations is Don Jazzy and Ruggedman and that his account balance is not up to N3m. 

Also group of friends and Individuals are putting together a #OJBMUSTLIVE Concert, billed to hold Sunday, 30^th June at 1Eleven: 82 Adetokunbo Ademola Str, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Time 3pm and the gate fee is N1, 000 flat.

To donate, see the account details below:

Babatunde Okungbowa. UBA – 1015075120.

God bless you as you do so. Thank You.

Ruggedman: I'm a ‘Hopeless’ Romantic

Ladies, here is a warning: The man you judge from afar most often is the opposite when the lights are turned down.

Saturday Beats’ attempt to get the acid-tongued rapper known as Ruggedman, real name Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, to talk about himself recently was rewarding.

“I would describe my personality as a fun-loving, focused, down-to-earth, no-nonsense person. My ideal woman is not too tall, on the slim side, lovely shape, good sense of humour, God-fearing, and with a sense of responsibility.