Sarkodie – Peace

Sarkodie is one of the most consistent musicians out of Africa when it comes to dropping free – and quality – music. I can’t tell if “Peace” will be on any of Obidi‘s mixtape projects but it’s free music, and you can hardly go wrong in the minds of the fans with that.

Listen to the lyrics closely. It carries a message of “Peace”.

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Chris Attoh on Marital Bliss, ‘I Was Lucky to Find Myself a Hot, Beautiful Nigerian Woman’

Ghollywood actor Chris Attoh got married to his Nigerian sweetheart Damilola Adegbite a few weeks ago (click here if you missed it) and he is extremely excited and proud to be a husband.

In an interview with Nation Newspaper, he talks about his career but also has quite a bit to say about his new wife.

Read excerpts from the interview below.

On his presence in Nigeria: Whatever it is, Nigeria is the LA. You can live in New York, you can live where you want but if you are on film, you will probably always fly to LA or Hollywood to do the work. Nigeria is the LA in these parts. I say that because if anything is going to happen, the auditions are here in Nigeria. Most of my work on the international front has been founded here on Nigerian soil. And of course,I especially have been blessed with much from Nigeria including a beautiful Nigerian wife.

On meeting Damilola on Tinsel: Tinsel has been a huge blessing in my career. It was a training ground for a lot of the things I’m able to do today and I’ll always be grateful to MNet for that. On a personal level, I’m also very grateful because that is also where I met my beautiful wife and it has been wonderful since I got married to her. It is like we are acting every day.

On the attraction: The attraction to my wife when I first met her is, her birthday is on the 18th of May while mine is on the 17th. That is the first thing that caught my attention. I said this must be my sister. If I’m a day before her, then our thoughts are probably the same and our desires are the same. We did find out that our desires are the same. She is an amazing person. When Dami walks into a room, she steals the attention so it is very hard not to notice her. Obviously I was meeting new people, new faces but she definitely made an impression.

On reactions to him getting married to Damilola: My Ghanaian sisters, my Nigerian sisters, my Canadian sisters, my American sisters were all angry. Don’t mind me. That is all I’ll say. My reaction is that you enjoy life until you find that one person who you decide you will not let go, you want to share the rest of your life with that person. Unfortunately, it has to be one person. It beats being whether the person is Ghanaian or Nigerian or Italian. I was lucky to find myself a hot, beautiful Nigerian woman. Me, I need some fire in my life, so there you go.

Awoniyi plays down Yekini comparison

Two years ago, he was a bit-player with the Nigerian under-17s at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in the UAE.

Success Isaac was the preferred frontman while he was just a back-up for the man, who now plays in the Spanish top flight with Granada CF.

Anyway that was just after the first game in which he came on as a substitute for Chidera Ezeh in the last 18 minutes of the 6-1 win over Mexico in Al Ain City.

In the second game of that tournament, Isaac had to make way as early as the 32nd minute and the then Nigeria Under-17 team head coach, Garba Manu, now manager of the under-20s, sent on starry-eyed Taiwo Awoniyi. It was Awoniyi's goal in the last 10 minutes that secured a point in a 3-3 draw against Sweden. Awoniyi went on to play against Iraq, Iran, Uruguay, Sweden and Mexico and notched up four goals in total.

Awoniyi relived that winning feat and his rise to first-team to supersport.com: "It was one experience I won't forget. And I thank God for the chance and the coaches for believing in me when our main striker got injured."

The 18-year-old has not looked back since and has become some sorts of a cult hero and is already drawing comparisons with a former legend, who passed away almost three years ago.

The new Yekini

There have been a number of players, who have been likened or touted to fill the vacuum left by late Rashidi Yekini - Nigeria's all-time leading scorer at senior level. Recently Super Eagles and Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike was compared to the legendary striker for his bulldozing nature in front of goal, but the Fener man has hit a bad patch.

Now that ribbon is dangling on the neck of teenager Awoniyi, who is yet to play for the Super Eagles. Awoniyi in recent weeks has shown his predatory instincts as a striker and those characteristics were evident in the 2-1 win in Lusaka when he scored twice to down Zambia's under-23s despite being called into the Nigerian team few days before the game. His goals at the National Heroes Stadium ensured Nigeria's passage to the men's football event of the All-Africa Games in Congo in September this year.

His recent shows for the under-20s and now the under-23s of Nigeria have seen him not just getting plaudits, but also a big comparison to Yekini. Awoniyi said he is happy with such comparison but still feels they are just words of "encouragement that should keep me working hard."

"I thank God Almighty, the author and creator of all things. Well he [Yekini] was a legend I heard about, but as a little boy just growing up, praying and hoping to get there. I believe it is just a word of encouragement that should keep me working hard in getting and surpassing where he got to, Awoniyi told supersport.com this week.

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has already described the teenage forward as Nigeria's "hottest kid" which has left Awoniyi saying he is excited and privileged to get such comments from a big figure like the former African Footballer of the Year winner.

Pressure as the next big star

The Flying Eagles star has boldly said he does not feel any pressure with the amount of plaudits and comparisons he gets. Awoniyi responded that he is only focused on his career as a footballer, and believes that being compared to any of the legendary players in the country will only serve as "a way of praise" for him.

He also spoke of the chance of becoming Nigeria's next number nine and was, however, philosophical about it.

"Not at all [am I under pressure]. Like I said earlier I believe it is just a way to praise me. But with God's help and hard work I can get there. I am not under any pressure at all.

"God knows best and makes all things happen. He knows what we humans don't know and I believe everyone is destined for a purpose on earth. I am just starting but I believe God's will will be done [as per being Nigeria's next number nine]," he said.

The one-off game for the U23s

Awoniyi also recognises that he has to take his development one step at a time, and is very happy that he had a run-out with the big boys in the Nigerian Under-23 national team when head coach Samson Siasia called him up for the All-Africa Games qualifier against Zambia in Lusaka.

He explained that he was able to seamlessly adapt with the under-23s due to the "love and friendship" the core players of Siasia's team showed to him and other under-20 players drafted in for the Zambia game.

"Thanks to the coaches from the head coach to the staff and again kudos to the senior boys in the team who made us from the under-20 team feel like a family among them. They never looked down on us as younger players or small boys. Their love and friendship made things easy for me and others," said Awoniyi.

The U20 World Cup and Brazil

The striker is now looking forward to the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand between May and June this year with the Flying Eagles. Nigeria have been drawn in Group E with Brazil, North Korea and Hungary, and Awoniyi refused to single out Brazil as the team to be wary of, saying all three opponents will be tough.

"Well, all of them will give us tough games because for them to qualify it means they are all better sides, but with God on our side I hopefully and strongly believe we will make headway at the competition," he said.

Awoniyi though gave a faint hint of his ambition of becoming a World Cup winner at under-20 level, but he acknowledged that he still has his work cut out as he has to come through the provisional squad to make the final 21 for the World Cup.

"It has been the will of God so far that we have reached where we are and also thanks to coach Manu, who we see as a father same with coach Ugbade and Amuneke and all other officials from the under-17 team of 2013 and the present under-20 team. I also believe they have always brought out the best in us. I am just thankful for the chance to play. As for the World Cup, first I just want to put in my best so as to make the final list of the team, and after that I believe nothing can stand in our way. We have a strong mentality of winning, which is the philosophy of the team," concluded Awoniyi.

The 18-year-old will have to battle through the camping exercise which is already ongoing in Abuja to stave off the challenge of 10 other strikers including Isaac, the man who he played second fiddle to at the under-17 level two years ago.

Suarez on hot streak for Barca

Luis Suarez was still in disgrace after the World Cup biting incident when Barcelona paid 81 million euros to buy him from Liverpool last July and a slow start in Spain prompted many to question the wisdom of the deal.

Nine months on and Suarez has silenced the doubters with a run of scoring in crucial games that has helped keep the Catalan giants firmly on course for a repeat of their 2009 treble of Champions League and Spanish League and Cup titles.

The Uruguay forward scored both goals in Barca's 2-1 win at Manchester City in the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition in February and netted a superb winner in the La Liga 'Clasico' against Real Madrid last month.

His brilliant double in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St Germain on Wednesday showcased his sublime skills and strength on the ball and the 28-year-old took his tally in the competition to six goals in six games this term.

Suarez twice made PSG centre back David Luiz look ridiculous by slipping the ball between the Brazil international's legs in the run-up to each goal as Barca virtually guaranteed themselves a place in the last four.

"Forwards are always hunting for goals," Suarez told reporters.

"The 'nutmeg' on David Luiz was the last option open to me for the third goal and thankfully it went in and helped give the team more security," he added.

Suarez's two goals both came in the second half after Neymar's 18th-minute opener.

PSG gave themselves a glimmer of hope before next week's return game at the Nou Camp when a Gregory van der Wiel shot ricocheted into the net off Barca defender Jeremy Mathieu eight minutes from time.

However, they face close to an impossible mission to make the last four as based on historic results in first legs of two-legged European ties Barca's chance of advancing to the semi-finals is 98.5 percent.

"We have seen all sorts of scenarios in football so we will not make the mistake of thinking it's over and qualification is a given," Barca coach Luis Enrique said. "We'll have the same goal as we do in every match: to win."

Barca, who are top of La Liga and through to next month's King's Cup final to play Athletic Bilbao, are next in action on Saturday when they host Valencia in Spain's top flight.

Chelsea 'almost' champions - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said that his team were "almost there" in their pursuit of the Premier League title after they beat Manchester United 1-0 at home on Saturday.

Eden Hazard put Chelsea ahead against the run of play in the 38th minute and his goal proved enough to end the visitors' six-game winning run and open up a 10-point lead over second-place Arsenal.

Louis van Gaal's United are a point further back in third place, having played a game more, and Chelsea will be champions if they win their next two matches against Arsenal and Leicester City.

"I feel we are almost there, but there are no 'almosts' in football," Mourinho said. "We need eight points to be champions. It is pure mathematics.

"Six games to play; three at home, three away. Every game is difficult, every team needs points. But our situation is very good."

Chelsea won despite enjoying only 30 percent of possession at Stamford Bridge, but Mourinho felt that his team were worthy winners.

"The game was exactly the game we want," he said.

"The only thing we couldn't do was to kill the game with a second goal. We were able to make their important players disappear. Nobody saw them. They were in our pockets. Football is talent, but strategy is also important."

But United manager Van Gaal disagreed, arguing that the result failed to reflect the away side's dominance.

"I'm not frustrated – I'm very proud of my team," the Dutchman told reporters.

"We played the best match of this season. But in football, you can lose in spite of being the better team."

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Omawumi Jets Out To Atlanta To Give Birth To Her Second Baby

The singer and mother of one left Nigeria on Thursday night April 16th with her daughter, Kamila, to Atlanta, USA, where she will be until she gives birth to her second baby. Her traditional wedding will hold after the baby comes. She and her husband already did a registry wedding. Happy for her!

Nadia Buari Shares Baby Photos

Actress Nadia Buhari is gradually revealing the pictures of her twins. In photos captioned, “Love Like Ours,” the light skin Ghanaian actress showed little part of both grown up and little kids, but clearly flaunts her tattoo

WHY TAMBUWAL, EL-RUFAI, MASARI MAY PERFORM WELL AS GOVERNORS

The April 11 2015 governorship elections may have come and gone but many people are still talking about the results that trickled in from all over the nation.

With the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning the majority of the governorship seats all around the country, expectations are high of change in all facets of  government and indeed democracy in Nigeria.

There are certain politicians whose personalities put them under pressure to perform in their new found positions as governor-elect of their states. This is because of their previous achievements in politics and government.

Interestingly, these governors are all from the Northern part of the country, and they have all been tested one way or the other in various positions before their new found status. The new state chief executives are:

1. Hon, Aminu Tambuwal – 49-year old Tambuwal is a lawyer and the current Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Tambuwal will go down in history as one legislative leader that refused to dance to the tunes of the executive government in power. Despite the persecution he faced from the government of the day, Tambuwal was steadfast in deepening democracy in Nigeria and most especially, making sure that the legislature is not tied to the apron of the executive. Tambuwal is the governor-elect of Sokoto state.

Hon. Aminu Tambuwal

2. Nasir El-Rufai – The former minister of the Federal Capital Territory is a renowned and respected technocrat who found his way to the Olusegun Obasanjo administration through referral. His journey into politics is one that made a significant difference in how government should be managed in Nigeria. El-Rufai is respected for bringing back sanity to Nigeria’s federal capital – Abuja, that was hitherto turning into a chaotic city. His election as the governor of Kaduna state is expected to bring about rapid development to the state.

Nasir El-Rufai

3. Hon. Aminu Masari- Masari was the speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria between 2003 and 2007. He is the governor-elect of Katsina state. He ran unsuccessfully for the office of Katsina state governor in the 2011 election under the Congress for Progressive Change. Masari is widely regarded as a politician with a humane and sensitive spirit. His humility is second to none. Masari is expected to deliver the dividends of democracy based on his past performance.

Hon. Bello Masari

Others who may also do well as Governors because of their antecedents are:

4. Samuel Ortom – The former minister of state, Industry, Trade and Investment under the present administration is one man whose popularity in Benue state is beyond politics. Ortom is loved by the Benue people because of his calmness, political maturity and previous performance in government which puts him almost at the same level with the political enigma – the late Aper Aku. So much is expected from this Gboko-born politician who many describe as  a veritable bridge between the poor and the rich.

5.  Abdullahi Umar Ganduje – 65-year old Ganduje was the deputy governor to Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano state between 1999 and 2003, under the flag of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). They lost their re-election bid  to Malam Ibrahim Shekarau (current Minister of Education). Both of them were re-elected on 27 April 2011 and sworn in on 29 May 2011 for a second term in office. Ganduje is no doubt a loyal political servant to his boss. Little wonder he is the only deputy governor suceeding his boss in this political dispensation. Ganduje has played an active role in the Kwankwaso’s administration and it is only expected that he will continue from where his predecessor stopped.

Umar Abdullahi Ganduje

FA Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Liverpool

Aston Villa v Liverpool. Click here to bet.

Liverpool duo Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard both return from suspension for the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley.

However, only the Slovakian centre-back is likely to regain his place in the starting line-up as Gerrard has played just 27 minutes of football since February 10 because of injury and a three-match ban.

Striker Daniel Sturridge is a doubt with a hip problem but fellow forward Mario Balotelli trained this week after a three-match absence through illness and injury. Jordon Ibe is cup-tied.

Shay Given will start in goal for Aston Villa, boss Tim Sherwood has confirmed.

Carlos Sanchez is suspended while Gabriel Agbonlahor will be assessed as he continues to struggle with a hamstring injury.

Ciaran Clark is out with a knee injury with Alan Hutton also sidelined with an ankle problem but Scott Sinclair and Ashley Westwood have recovered from their own hamstring issues.

Teams:

Aston Villa (from): Guzan, Given, Lowton, Bacuna, Vlaar, Baker, Senderos, Okore, Cissokho, Richardson, Delph, Westwood, Sinclair, Cleverley, Grealish, Cole, N'Zogbia, Benteke, Agbonlahor, Weimann.

Liverpool (from): Mignolet, Can, Skrtel, Lovren, Henderson, Allen, Lucas, Moreno, Coutinho, Markovic, Sterling, Jones, Toure, Johnson, Manquillo, Enrique, Brannagan, Balotelli, Borini, Lambert.

A fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time handed Arsenal a 2-1 victory and a place in the FA Cup final.

Adam Federici couldn't keep out Sanchez's tame effort

The Royals keeper, who had made some fine saves earlier in the match, allowed Alexis Sanchez's low shot to squirm between his legs and over the line on 115 minutes, which was enough to see the Gunners return to Wembley on May 30 to try to defend the trophy.

Sanchez had swept the Gunners into the lead on 39 minutes.

However, Reading were level when Garath McCleary's volley was deflected past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who could only palm the ball back over the line.

Arsenal twice hit the woodwork through a header from defender Gabriel and a close-range shot by Aaron Ramsey, but could not find a winner in normal time.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger named a strong XI and made the expected positive start, with Danny Welbeck the main outlet as he latched onto a through ball into the Reading penalty area from full-back Kieran Gibbs, which goalkeeper Federici came out to block.

The Royals number one had to be alert again with a smart save on eight minutes when Per Mertesacker met a corner from Mesut Ozil at the near post.

Reading - who had lost all off their past 12 meetings with Arsenal over the past 80 years - looked to counter themselves and had plenty of pace through Scotland forward Jamie Mackie.

Midfielder Jordan Obita tested Szczesny, back in goal for the cup tie on his 25th birthday, with a low effort from 25 yards.

Sanchez darted clear and stabbed the ball past the advancing Federici, before being clipped by the goalkeeper's trailing leg well outside the penalty area. However, referee Martin Atkinson signalled only for a goal-kick.

Reading - who had conceded just two goals in their five FA Cup ties this season, but were without a victory in six league games - sat deep as Arsenal failed to break them down.

The Championship side, though, were finally carved open on 39 minutes by a goal of the highest craftsmanship.

Mesut Ozil looked up, some 30 yards out, before floating a perfectly weighted pass to Sanchez in the penalty area.

The diminutive Chile forward turned back inside Garath McCleary before slotting past Federici.

With the pressure eased for the second half, Arsenal started brightly, as a backward header from Mertesacker dropped just wide.

Reading looked in need of something extraordinary to revive hopes of making a first FA Cup final in the club's history.

Messi scores in key Barca win

A review of the weekend's action so far in Spain's Primera Division, as Barcelona continue to set the pace.

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Lionel Messi: 400 goals for Barcelona

Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal forBarcelona to round off a nervy but vital 2-0 win over Valencia to keep the Catalans top of the Primera Division.

The Argentinian scored with the last kick of the game after Luis Suarez had opened the scoring inside the first minute of the match, but this impressive Valencia side were unlucky not to take more from the game, and Dani Parejo passed up an opportunity to equalise in the first half from the penalty spot.

However, Barcelona made it to half-time unscathed and then produced a solid second-half performance to take the three points.

The Catalans remain first in the Primera Division thanks to the win, while Valencia stay in fourth, suffering just their second league defeat in 2015.

Antoine Griezmann was at the double yet again to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

The Frenchman opened the scoring with just five minutes played with a stunning bicycle kick, then extended the visitors' lead midway through the first half with another impressive first-time finish to move on to 20 league goals in his first season for the Rojiblancos.

Deportivo struggled in the first half but Oriel Riera made for a tense finish by pulling a goal back in the 77th minute.

On Friday, Victor salvaged a late leveller against Espanyol to lift Levante out of the relegation zone with a point from a 2-2 draw.

Hazard edges Chelsea closer

Chelsea have one hand on the Premier League title after Eden Hazard gave them a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho's third Premier League title and Chelsea's first for five years could be just 11 days away after Hazard's 38th-minute strike sent the Blues 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal.Saturday 18th April 2015

Mourinho has taken a game-by-game approach to the season and will refuse to get ahead of himself, but win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday week and Chelsea could be crowned champions at Leicester three days later.

Arsenal would have five games to play, but the Blues would have an unassailable 16-point lead and clinch the self-proclaimed Special One's third English championship following his successes in 2005 and 2006.

United, who began the day eight points behind, dominated the opening period, but their only chance of note saw Wayne Rooney shoot narrowly wide.

Hazard then showed why he is favourite for the PFA Player of the Year prize, netting his 18th goal of the season on the counter-attack following Oscar's fine flick.

The strike, seven minutes before half-time, shifted the momentum of the contest in Chelsea's favour.

Juan Mata has been influential in recent weeks, but he was unable to inspire United on his first return to his old stomping ground.

Kurt Zouma, meanwhile, fully justified his inclusion in midfield in combating the considerable threat of Marouane Fellaini.

United had reason to feel aggrieved when Ander Herrera was booked for diving when tripped by Gary Cahill in stoppage time.

Referee Mike Dean ignored United's penalty appeals and Mourinho and Chelsea were able to celebrate a significant triumph.

Zayo out with ‘Anything’

After winning the Koga Open House competition, Abdusobur Raheem Adeyemi a.k.a Zayo caught the industry's attention first by doing a cover of Oritsefemi's Mercies produced by DjKlem after which he dropped 3 singles & videos Colored, directed by sought after cinematographer; Unlimited LA, Basia andEwomo directed by Clarence Peters. 

  

According to ZAYO ´ being signed to KOGA Records has made me meet and work with the likes of MasterKraft, Djklem and liciousCrackit which has given me confidence that I have what it takes to be the next big thing on the entertainment scene. Read more here

The koga records act steps out with a new material featuring Jumbo of Africa; a fast rising vocalist to deliver ‘Anything’.  

When asked about how the inspiration of the beat came, multi skilled and talented producer Drumsticks said ‘I wanted to create a relatively new sound for Zayo since he has not been heard on such beat hence we sat in the studio and came up with the sound with the assistance of Jumbo and some live band instrumentalists. Am glad it came out this wonderful. ‘Anything’ is a low tempo afro pop song which would make it to the lips of people within a short time.

Click here to enjoy and download ‘Anything’  

http://www.kogastudios.com/images/stories/songs/Anything.mp3

You can reach or Contact Zayo - @slashazhandle for @kogaent 08036314847

Nigerian Artistes Unite for Dagrin’s 5th Year Remembrance

Some Nigerian artistes have come together to hold a memorial concert in honour of the late indigenous rapper, Dagrin (Oladapo Olaonipekun), on Wednesday, April 22, at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The concert which would be headlined by some friends and artistes who had collaborated with Dagrin during his lifetime would include his main producer,Sossick, 9ice, Lord of Ajasa and YQ.

Others are Olamide, who has become the poster child of indigenous Yoruba Hip Hop musicians, since after the demise of Dagrin’s and Tee Blaq, a reputable Hip Hop actor.

Reminisce, JahBless, CDQ, Seriki, BaseOne, WondaBoy, PoslyTD andChinkoEkun are some of the other artistes that have confirmed to perform at the event.

Speaking on the event, TeeBlaq said: “Five years gone and my cousin’s impact is still being felt in the industry with so many good artistes professing to having been influenced by Dagrin. So, it’s only befitting that we find out time to officially celebrate him and give some of these artistes a platform to do something for him and also for his fans to remember him,’’ he said.

Taofeek Olokodana, the CEO of Eldar Records, one of the organisers of the event also said: “Dagrin’s death is still as painful today as when it happened five years ago. We are hoping to see beyond death and pain while we celebrate his music and the artistes he has influenced,’’ Olokodana said.

Dagrin died at 6. p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010, eight days after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident in front of Alakara Police Station, Mushin, Lagos.

He had become popular by dropping beautiful Hip Hop music in his native Yoruba language.

He was noted more for famously saying, “I can’t compete with the likes of 50 Cent in English, but they also cannot understand me in my native tongue’’.

He had a number of hit tracks including “PonPonPon’’, “Kondo’’ and “Thank God’’, which featured Omawumi, among others.

His two albums were “Still on the Matter” but it was the second one, “Chief Executive Omoita (CEO)”, which brought fame and recognition.

He also went with various nicknames like “Lyrical Were’’, “Akogun’’, “Barack O’Grin’’ and “Fi mi le jo’’.

Episode 1 of Chika Ike’s ‘African Diva’ is Here!! Meet the 22 Contestants of the Reality TV Show

Nollywood actress and producer Chika Ike has been working hard on her reality TV show ‘African Diva’ and it has been highly anticipated as 22 ladies will be placed in the same house for the duration of a month as they compete to become the ultimate ‘African Diva’.

In the first episode of the show we are introduced to the 22 contestants.

Check on it!