MUSIC: Sola - Buga

Olusola EKun who goes by the stage name Sola aka Leobillz is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist.  He is a graduate of geography from the University of Lagos. 

Growing up listening to a lot of rap and hip hop music, he became passionate about music and all he wanted to do was make good music. He started music professionally in 2013. 

His first single ‘TGIF’ produced by samklef was released in 2013 under his record label Empyrean Emperor World. His new single titled BUGA produced by skelly beatz under the same label released in 2016. 

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Singer Sia Begs Drake For A Collaboration on Twitter

SHE is one of the biggest songwriters in the world and it looks as though Sia wants to collaborate with a massive superstar.

The Aussie songstress took to Twitter to try and get the attention of Drake.

With 33.3 million followers, it's probably not the best place to get his attention.

She said: "I'm trying to get in touch with you. I want to do something!

"Can you dm me your person? Thanks! Your fan, Sia!"

Ubi Franklin Speaks On Iyanya’s Suppose Exist From TripleMG

Here’s what you need to know about Iyanya exist from TripleMG… And he has Ubi Franklin‘s blessings to move ahead with his record label.

Ubi Franklin took to his IG page to clarify the whole situation. He posted the photo above and wrote:

Recently there’s been a lot said in the media about Iyanya leaving Made Men Music, I’d like to clarify things.

Iyanya had approached me about a year ago and notified me of his intentions to start up a label. He wanted my blessings to do so and I told him it was a welcome development........

Demi Lovato Goes Topless for Music Comeback

American singer and former X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato has stripped off in a bid to launch her music comeback.

The 23-year-old proudly poses topless on the cover of her latest single, Body Say.

Shot in classy black and white, Demi can be seen sitting on her bed with her bra casually thrown to the side.

However, keen not to follow Kim Kardashian's lead and expose her chest, Demi makes sure her back is firmly to the camera.

And it isn't just the simple art that's turning up the heat.

The track's lyrics are seriously X-rated.

Tupac's Mum, Afeni Shakur Took Care Of All His Music & Financial Legacy Before Her Death

Afeni Shakur made sure to take meticulous care of her son’s vast musical legacy before her tragic passing. 

According to TMZ, Tupac’s mother did right behind him her entire life.

Afeni had set up a trust to control all of Tupac’s music rights, and a rep for his estate tells us the paperwork is flawless. She also named the perfect executor, Tom Whalley — former head of Warner Bros. Records — to handle Tupac’s valuable catalog.

We’re told the trust is very specific about heirs, and the money is going to select charities and family. Afeni is survived by her sister, Gloria, and a daughter, Sekyiwa Shakur … Tupac’s half sister.

Cops Interview Family Attorney, As Sister Files Legal Documents, No Evidence of Will, With Claims Prince Was Cash-Strapped During Life

Police in the Prince death investigation have interviewed a lawyer who repped 2 of the singer's siblings who claimed Prince abused Percocet and cocaine and they feared he'd "die young." 

Mike Padden is an attorney who repped Prince's half sister Lorna and stepbrother Duane in the early 2000s. Padden tells TMZ both Lorna and Duane separately told him Prince regularly abused the drugs. BTW, Duane was very close to Prince and even worked as his bodyguard.  

We're told the lawyer contacted the cops and they called him back over the weekend for an interview and he relayed the information about the drugs.

Duane died in 2011 and Lorna passed in 2006, so Padden's information is not up to date. Another very close family member -- who was in touch with Prince 'til the end -- also tells TMZ Prince had used those drugs for many years.

Don Jazzy's Father's Advise to Artists & Managers Following the Sudden Death of Congolese Legend, Papa Wemba

Don Jazzy’s father, Collins Enebeli, has taken to his Facebook wall to share a word of advice to artistes and managers following the sudden death of Congolese legendary singer, Papa Wemba.

Collins Ifeanyi Owuneme Ajere Enebeli who is also the President of the Artiste Manager Association in Nigeria wrote: 

"The sad news of the death of Papa Wemba is a wake up call for artists and their managers to see reason why promoters and event organisers need the services of healthcare service providers for artists while on engagement for their events to avoid preventable fatalities as this. 

Most artists due to their busy schedules are known not to be paying enough attention to their health and listening to their bodies which may have been under pressure and stretched to breaking point without them knowing it. 

Photo & Video: Congolese Music Star Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing on Stage

Legendary Congolese singer Papa Wemba has died. He was 66 years old. The musician whose real name was Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba was performing at the the Festival des musiques urbaines d’Anoumabo (FEMUA) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivore early today April 24th when he fell in the middle of his act. 

Video from the concert shows the artist, who was 66, performing at the the Festival des musiques urbaines d’Anoumabo (FEMUA) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivore early today April 24th .He slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening. 

Prince Death Spurs Tributes in Purple

The life of the singer Prince, who has died at the age of 57, is being marked with purple-coloured tributes.

Buildings, newspaper front pages and websites across the US and beyond have changed colour in his honour.

Prince was found dead at his Minnesota home on Thursday. He became a superstar in the 1980s, with the albums 1999, Purple Rain and Sign O' the Times.

No cause of death has been stated and a post-mortem investigation will take place on Friday.

US President Barack Obama said the world had "lost a creative icon".

Prince's innovative music spanned rock, funk and jazz. He sold more than 100 million records during his career.

‘Don’t Waste Your Time Wasting Time’ – Lynxxx

Since the beginning of the year 2016, Nigerian rapper, Lynxxx has been channeling his creativity in new ways as he’s embraced the art of motivational and inspirational write ups.

Despite having one of his recent write ups taken down by social media site, Instagram for violating community guidelines, Lynxxx returns again with yet another piece.

This time he writes on ‘time wasting’. Read below…

‘Don’t Just slay that outfit! Don’t Just slay that wig, fellas don’t just slay with your new car.

VIDEO PREMIERE: Runtown ft. Wizkid – Lagos To Kampala

Ericmany Entertainment Presents the Official Music Video for the collaboration between RUNTOWN and Starboy WIZKID.

The Song is titled “Lagos to Kampala” and was produced by Hit Maker and Super producer MALEEKBERRY.

Top Ten Breakup Of Musical Groups In Nigerian Music Industry

The List Consists of Breakups of Some of the most prominent Nigerian Contemporary musical groups and Does not contain break ups involving record labels or band (Mohits, Trybez record, Alapomeji, Coded tunes) and also doesn't include producer and artiste break up either.

1) Styl Plus - The Styl Plus consisting of Shifi Omoefe, Zeal and Tunde 
were responsible for the smash hits.Olufunmi.Runaway. Iya basira and Imagine dat.Soon after the release of the Four years don waka track,Styl plus officially seperated and Tunde went ahead to pursue a solo career.

2) Kcee Presh- Spanning hits like Shokiri bobo. Senge Menge after winning the maiden Star Quest edition,Kcee and Presh decided to go their different ways around 2011. Kcee went on to release smash hit Limpopo under Five Star Music act and Presh released say dem say ft Davido under Eric manny records.

I Dumped Circular Music for Gospel Because I Had a Renewed Faith - Obiora Obiwon

Nigerian singer, Obiora Obiwon, came into the Nigerian music industry with some melodious love songs which captivated fans and received massive airplay until NO-One heard from him.

Still doing music which has always been his passion, the singer recently disclosed that he has been doing music but had to leave circular world to make gospel songs.

Gentle as usual with his dance moves, the singer was a guest on popular TVC entertainment show, Entertainment Splash, where he explained that his decision was born out of him wanting to re-brand his faith.

Doing RnB Songs in Nigeria IS Simply A Waste Of Time - DJ Xclusive

EME official DJ, DJ Xclusive, is not relenting in proving to the his fans how versatile he is both at making beats and singing as he has released some few singles to his credit.

The singer speaking about the style of music trending in Nigeria these days, pointed that what people now love is the kind of music which will make them shake their body and not a slow song.

He stated that the idea of making an RnB song in Nigeria will simply be a waste of time as it will not sell compared to fast beats which he described as “kpangolo.”

New Video: Seyi Shay - Mary Ft. Phyno

After dominating last year with headline breaking feats and releasing her critically acclaimed début Seyi or Shay, raving songstress Seyi Shay releases visuals to her latest single "Mary" featuring Phyno, her first video since the release of her album last year.

Seyi Shay teams up with Phyno to create history in her new video Mary directed by Meji Alabi for J Films.The video shot in Lagos is coupled with amazing props and captivating scenes with a brilliant use of lights and effects. 

The song has an Afro Trap tune originating from the south side in America aka 'The dirty south' it sees Seyi Shay serenade listeners with her amazing vocals, Mary was the very last song to be recorded for the album and it almost did not make the cut.

Complete List of Winner At The 2016 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards are well underway today and a handful of your favorite pop, rock, rap and country stars have already been named winners for their work this past year.

LL Cool J hosted this year's festivities, which held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

Everyone from Adele, Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Carrie Underwood, The Weeknd, Little Big Town and many, many more took to the stage and the world by storm.

While all the action's going down, see below for a full list of 2016 Grammy Awards winners:

Forget My Disability, I’m A Romantic Man - Cobhams Asuquo

Nigerian music producer and singer, Cobhams Asuquo, remains a toast of many each day as his magic fingers on the keyboard helps to release that true feeling of good music people lookout for.

Not the flashy kind of celebrity, gradually building an empire with his loving and caring wife, Cobhams, in a recent interview disclosed that despite his physical disability, that has not hindered him from being romantic.

The singer who so much adores his family especially his wife, who had to sacrifice her high paying job in a telecommunications company just to spend time with him, stated that being a die-hard romantic man, affection is the only language a woman understands.

Meek Mill Sentenced To 90 Days Of House Arrest But Can’t Release Any New Music

Rapper Meek Mill won’t have to spend the next year in jail because a Philly judge has ruled the Twitter fingered MC can serve his time on arrest according to TMZ reports:

A Philadelphia judge gave Meek 6 to 12 months in county jail … BUT … he will be allowed to serve the time on house arrest. He will do a minimum of 90 days, and won’t be able to do his regular job — rapping and performing … he can only do charitable work for the community.

That ban from work includes releasing any mixtapes. In other words, no diss tracks aimed at Drake … for a while.

Music Beef: PMAN Sends Warning to Record Label Owners

With the continuous beefs going on almost on daily basis between some Nigerian entertainers especially musicians, it has now become a topic of discussion and many continue to wonder what the year holds for these musicians.

Rather than fold their hands and watch the shame some of these musicians continue to bring into the industry, the President of Performing Musicians Employers' Association Of Nigeria (PMAN) Pretty Okafor and his colleagues have made a solemn call to these entertainers to be weary of their actions as many are watching.

He stated that Nigerian artistes are the pride of the country and any negative actions they take will have serious impact on the creative industry.

He cited similar cases that resulted in the unfortunate demise of some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen.