Complete Interview On What Between D'banj And Genevieve Nnaji

Well... like you all know, the relationship between Genevieve Nnaji  and  D'ban has long been over, but the gist and gossip about the much talked about relationship lingers on.
You know...Genevieve and D'banj actually dated on and off between 2009 and early 2012, but only recently D'banj spilled all the KOKO before Toolz on the Juice about his relationship with Nigeria's Julia Robert  when he said:

“Genevieve was a friend…(but now) I haven’t seen her…I don’t know who dumped who.

So, you can watch and catch up with the full gist in Part 1 and Part 2 of the much anticipated interview after the cut...


Part 1

Part 2

Big Sean Brings His Mother to Koko Concert

So the much anticipated Koko concert is over and we are just reminiscing on the event. It was a controversial and eventful one. Anyway, one of the star American rappers Sean Michael Anderson popularly known by his stage name Big Sean flew down to Nigeria to perform at the event and he brought his mother along. Thats what you call a mama's buy

 

Idris Elba Arrives in Nigeria Early for D’Banj’s Koko concert

Idris Elba has finally arrived! The superstar actor came into Nigeria a little early, prior his hostingD’Banj‘s “Koko concert” (on the 27th, December, 2012) to chill with the Kokomaster… I can imagine Nigerian Paparazzi putting on their A-Game to catch Idris while he hangs out around Lagos, Nigeria. But, until then, here are a few photos of D’Banj and Idris Elba.

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Premiere: D’banj – Top Of The World

D’banj decided to join the crew by releasing a new music today. Off his Upcoming album, we have top of the world . Listen Up and enjoy

TOP OF THE WORLD” is the first single to be released through Sony Music’s RCA Africa label and DB Records Nigeria since D’Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

“TOP OF THE WORLD” is already impacting Pan Africa on DStv as the official SuperSport anthem for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 (AFCON) in South Africa and is a first taste of what’s to come from D’Banj’s partnership with Sony Music Africa leading up to several scheduled releases dropping in the weeks and months to come including D’Banj’s new album DKM scheduled for release early in the new year.

D¹Banj is signed to a Pan African multi-album deal with Sony Music¹s RCA Records. He has also concluded an exclusive management deal with Sony Music and strategic partner ROCKSTAR4000 for the continent

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D’banj and Cool FM OAP, ‘Dotun set to become brothers-in-law

There is a likelihood that Cool FM on-air personality, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as D.O 2d T.U.N, will soon become D’banj’s brother-in-law.

‘Dotun Kayode has reportedly been in a long relationship with D’banj’s sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo, former Mo’ hits accountant but now a boutique owner in Victoria Island, Lagos.

D.O 2D T.U.N has made his intentions known to the Oyebanjo family and the relationship is smooth sailing all the way.

The radio OAP currently anchors the ‘Midday Oasis Show’ alongside singer-presenter Temilola ‘Taymi’ Balogun.

D’ banj Wins Big At 2012 Channel O MVA…Check Full List Of Winners Here

The 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards was held at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 November 2012. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually.

This year’s awards hosted by Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince and Bonang Matheba was a promise fulfilled as the awards was filled with glitz and glamour with generously beautified atmosphere and a massive attendance of big names in African Music.

On the night, Tiwa Savage’s date to the event was her mum. Unfortunately, Tiwa could only take consolation in Flavour’s award-winning song she was featured in.

Tiwa Savage & Mum at the Channel O MVA

The awards laid credence to D’banj’s music qualities as he won the award for the most gifted video of the year, as well as the most gifted Male Video of the year.

Davido also announced to Africa once again that he’s here to stay as he won the award for the Most Gifted Newcomer.

Brymo and his Chocolate City pal who co-hosted the events aren’t leaving SA empy-handed too as they both won awards.

Check the full list of nominnes and winners here…

Most Gifted South video of the Year

Cashtime Fam – Shut It down (Stundee) Winner

HHP – Bosso

Shota Feat. Shana – Taking You Home

Zeus – Dancing Shoes

Paul G Feat. Maezee – The Feeling

Shugasmaxx Feat. Moneoa – Take It Easy

Most Gifted Hip-hop video of the Year

Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa Daar

L-Tido – Smash

Ice Prince – Superstar Winner
M.Anifest – Makaa Maka

K’NAAN Feat. Nas – Nothing To Los3

Most Gifted West African video of the Year

D-Black Feat. Mo’Cheddah – Falling Winner

Wizkid – Pakurumo

Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No

Naeto C – I gentle

Wande Coal – Private trips

Most Gifted R&B music video of the Year

Lloyd Cele – Hero

Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy

Flavour Feat. Tiwa Savage – Oyi Winner

2Face Idibia – Be there

Habida Feat. Cannibal – My Reason

Most Gifted East African video of the Year

Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance

Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop

AY feat Sauti Soul – I Don’t Want To Be Alone Winner

K’Naan Feat. Nas – Nothing To lose

Navio – One & Only

Most Gifted Dance video of the Year

DJ Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is

DJ Cleo – Facebook Winner

OS3 Feat. Tchoboly – Mokongo

Davido – Dami Duro

Bucie – Get Over It

Cpwaa – Hnmm

Most Gifted Newcomer video of the Year

Toya Delazy – Pump It On

Davido – Dami Duro Winner
E.L. – Turn The Lights Down

Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop

Donald – I Deserve

Most Gifted Afro Pop video of the Year

Jozi – Ugologo

DJ Sbu Feat. Zahara – Lengoma

Gal Level feat Toniks – Money

Brymo – Ara Winner

Maurice Kirya – I Don’t Want To Fight

Most Gifted Reggae video of the Year

HHP Feat. Lutan Fyah, Omar Retnu – Baheitane Remix

Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa WinnerIce Prince – Juju

Orezi – Booty Bounce

Wyre – Dancehall party

Most Gifted Kwaito video of the Year

Kabelo Feat. Professor – Amapantsula’Ajabulile

Spikiri Feat. Brown Dash, Teargas, Skhoko, Bricks & Madluphuthu – Ngeke Balunge

Big Nuz – Serious

Ees Feat. Mandoza – Ayoba Winner

The Dogg Feat. Bricks – Tromentos

Most Gifted Video of the Year

DJ Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is

Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa daar

Toya Delazy – Pump It On

Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy

Big Nelo – Sente o beat

D’banj – Oliver Twist Winner

Brymo – Ara

Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No

Camp Mulla – Fresh all day

AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Most Gifted Female Video of the Year

Zahara – Loliwe Winner

Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy

Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love Me, Love Me

Mo’Cheddah Feat. Phenom – See Me

Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance

Most Gifted Male Video of the Year

Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa Daar

PRO – Makasana

Big Nelo – Sent

D’banj – Oliver Twist Winner

AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Most Gifted Group/Duo

Mi Casa – Heavenly Sent

Liquideep – Still

Camp Mulla – Fresh All Day

Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa

P-square Feat. Akon & May D – Chop My Money Winner

TOP10MICS: Party With Tuface, D'banj, Femi Kuti, SSP Tomorrow @ Koga Lounge

TOP10MICS: Party With Tuface, D'banj, Femi Kuti, SSP Tomorrow @ Koga Lounge

The pre-concert party for the Mother of all shows, TOP10MICS will hold tomorrow Friday, November 16, 2012 at the upscale celebrity hangout spot, Koga Lounge in Oregun, Lagos with the headlining artistes making appearances.

The TOP10MICS will hold at the elitist Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos with performances from African Queen Crooner and Hypertek Boss, Tuface Idibia, new MOBO Award Winner, Dbanj, Afrobeat legend, Femi Anikulapo Kuti and the Afro Juju creator, Sir Shina Peters (SSP).


Before the day fans would this Friday get the opportunity to meet and greet the headlining acts at upscale club, Koga Lounge. The acts that would grace the pre-concert party are: 2face, Jimmy Jatt, Femi Kuti, Dbanj, DJ Neptune, Yaw and Basketmouth and other fast rising artiste like Angel F and others. Invitation is opened to all interested party.

The tickets for the music concert are now selling at various locations; Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Koko Lounge (E-Center, Yaba), Ozone Cinema Yaba, Shakara Clothing (Aromire, Ikeja), Bheerhugz (Ikeja City Mall) and Barcelos (Silverbird Cinema V.I, Osolo Way, Isaac John Ikeja, International Airport Ikeja). Tickets can also be purchased online at discounted rates at www.eventsrail.com.

The pre-concert video for the TOP10MICS concert is also out online with all the headlining artistes featuring in it, viewers can access the video through

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvbWj-QJav0&feature=relmfu- 2face
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9uwCuVMhZk&feature=relmfu- Shina Peters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjLlM3BE4o4&feature=relmfu- DJ Neptune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHdJVseVTJU&feature=relmfu - Femi Kuti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uA_Sp-JRzA&feature=relmfu -Yaw

For enquiries, please call Anu 07053058813, Omoh 08098563752 and Bigsam Media: 08025164040

Davido Clears D’Banj Records Rumour & Dr Sid’s taped Convo

Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London and had a sit down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O . Whilst talking about the making process of the album , he cleared up internet rumours of signing to db records (D’banj records) and how the infamous Dr Sid converation got leaked on the net. Stay tuned to the entire album review/breakdown on factory78tv and enjoy this short clip.

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D'banj Puts Auto Lounge Boss, Larry Onuegbu In Police Detention! ...Over fraudulent sale of Naeto C's Porsche Cayenne wedding gift.

Barely days after he suffered public humiliation by been thrown out of the Abuja arm of Auto Lounge- the all night place of leisure owned by money man, Larry Onuegbo- it's pay back time for celebrated musician widely known as Dbanj ( Dapo Oyebanjo).

And fortunately for him- sources claim, he is prosecuting a case that has 'merit'

The singer that is surfing on the wave of international recognition just ensured the continuous detention of the man that assaulted him- club owner, Larry Onuegbu.

Unlike Dbanj that was reportedly ordered out of Auto Lounge at Larry's whim- the club owner has a criminal case to answer for.

He reportedly collected money under false


pretences. And defrauded client millions of naira.

Sources claimed the allegation against him is that, he sold the 2009 edition of choice car, Porsche Cayenne as a 2012 edition.

He reportedly perfected this by buying a 'used car' and refurbished it with guarantees to his client that- it is the 2012 Edition.

The purchase was the wedding gift Dbanj presented to fellow musician Naeto C ( Naeto Chike) on behalf of a wealthy fan and supporter that wished to remain anonymous during the latter's wedding reception.

Sources claimed a clinical examination of the gift- and visits to Porsche mart to confirm the veracity of the seller's assertion revealed the deceptive marketing strategy employed by Larry to sell the car.

It was further confirmed that a director at financial institution, Zenith Bank actually acquired the car brand new- and used it for a while before Onuegbu bought it off him.

The development presented a perfect opportunity for Dbanj to pay the club owner back- especially because the buyer wishes to maintain his anonymosity in the unfolding scenerio.

He handed the matter to the musician to handle.

The police were invited into the case- and Larry Onuegbu arrested and thrown into detention for criminal conduct.

He is still languishing in detention at press time- in the name of investigating the case.

INTERVIEW: D’banj – Interview With MTV UK

Easily the biggest artist on the African continent, D’Banj has revolutionised African pop culture with his distinctive musical style. Scooped up in a whirlwind, signing to Kanye West‘s new G.O.O.D. Music label, this multi-talented 29-year-old is already known to his fans as Africa’s answer to Michael Jackson. With over 11 million album sales under his belt, his own cereal brand, mobile phone line and a reality TV show, Nigeria’s D’Banj is now a force to be reckoned with. With all eyes firmly fixed on this African star, The Wrap Up’s resident Afrobeats columnist, Nonny Orakwue, sat down with him for an in-depth chat.

The Wrap Up: Hi D’Banj! Let’s get straight into it. How would you describe your sound to someone who hasn’t yet heard your music?

D’Banj: My sound is Afro-pop, meaning an African sound. I know a lot of people have heard of Afrobeat, but I like to say that Afrobeat was in the time of the late legend Fela Kuti. Just the way that music has evolved around the world, you can’t compare rap from the 90s with the rap we have now, you can’t even compare R&B from the 90s with the R&B we have now. So the Afrobeat of today, with my generation, I would call it Afro-pop. ‘Oliver Twist’ is Afro, but the sound is pop. Other colleagues of mine who are making music back home, you can’t call their music Afrobeat but it’s Afro-rap, Afro-hip hop, Afro-jazz, Afro-soul and some still do Afrobeat.

TWU: You’ve performed numerous times in the UK to sold-out arenas, but how does it feel to be the first African artist to headline mainstream festivals like Wireless and the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend?

D’Banj: I feel very honoured, I feel very privileged but I also feel very scared. I think I have to beg all of my fans to come out because, usually, I’m used to headlining major festivals but with my African people. I’m looking forward to it and I’m begging all of my fans to come out and support because this is a big moment for everybody, not just for me. I just hope the UK fans will be pleased with the kind of sound that they’re going to hear and those who’ve never heard us before, I hope they’ll be won over.

TWU: Is there anyone on the line-up that you’re looking forward to hearing?

D’Banj: Definitely! Well, I’ve watched most of them but just in a different continent, like when they’ve come to Africa to perform. I’d like to see Nicki MInaj on stage, Tinie Tempah and I’d like to see Rihanna – everyone knows that I like Rihanna! (Laughs) Obviously, I’d like to see Jay-Z and even people whose sound I haven’t heard, like Chase & Status. I’d like to hear some drum & bass! I know I’ll look odd, but music is so universal and speaks to everybody.

TWU: You’re known for your love of the ladies, so what does it take to be a kokolet?

D’Banj: A kokolet is a well-endowed woman with good intellect, I believe. That means not just a pretty face and someone who knows what they want and has a mind of their own. Growing up, people asked me, ‘What’s your definition of an ideal woman?’ I’ve seen that has changed with time, and now I’m more affected by what someone has got up there to offer.

TWU: Your current single, ‘Oliver Twist’, is out now. Why do you think the West is now taking interest in African artists?

D’Banj: I think the world is interested in Africans in general now, not just on the music side of things. For the last five years, from the oil and gas industry to the capital and banking industry, you see a lot of banks that are in Africa now coming here and to America to open because the world is bigger than just continents, it’s now one. It’s the same thing with the music. After meeting Kanye West in Dubai, with him inviting me over, a lot of people started coming over to Nigeria to come and pick acts. The world likes something different and new, we’ve been left out of the scene for a long time but what’s good about it is that now that everybody has gone everywhere, Africa looks like it’s doing something brand new. I remember when I first found out that they wanted to release ‘Oliver Twist’ again; I was like, ‘Ah! Ah! That came out last year in Africa and it did over 330,000 downloads in the first three days.’ I’ve had people even tell me that I should bring out my last album, ‘The Entertainer’, all over again and call it ‘The Entertainer Repackaged’. The Western world can hear and know the tunes like ‘Fall In Love’ and ‘Suddenly’ because they were massive songs and have someone like Rihanna or Cheryl Cole sing on ‘Fall In Love’. The fact that people already think that it’s possible shows that it can be a big thing. I’m just begging for people to have an open mind and accept us.

TWU: What three items can’t you live without?

D’Banj: I can live without anything. The only thing I can’t live without is God, and that’s the honest truth. Recently, I’ve been travelling so much that I even forget my phone and my shades. When I was in Africa for nine years, no one saw my eyes and recently I’ve gone into meetings and forgotten my glasses. I wear them because I wanted to have something separate to hold for myself. Performing on stage for me is very radical, I take off my shirt so that’s like me already taking off a lot of things, so I was like, ‘What can I keep that people won’t see?’ In Nigeria, if I walk around without my glasses, people don’t recognise me until maybe when I open my mouth and talk, but if I’m just eating in a restaurant or there’s no security around me, people don’t realise. It’s my superman look! D’Banj was the first black superhero till Hancock came (laughs). 

TWU: (Laughs) If we were to have a cheeky look in your iPod, what music could we expect to find in there?

D’Banj: You’d be so surprised, because I have everything! I’ve got Adele and right after her, you’ll see ‘N****s In Paris’ by Jay and Kanye (laughs). For me, music is universal. Last summer, my favourite song was by Martin Solveig with ‘Hello’, and I’d listen to it before I’d go on stage. I’ve opened my eyes and my mind to listen to different things in the last two years. I was somewhere recently and the driver was playing hip-hop. The driver told me that because I was with Kid Cudi and my people, he thought that we wanted to hear hip-hop – I asked him to turn it to a local radio station. In 2008, one of my people even showed me on the net that they’d sampled one of my songs all the way from India, which meant a lot to me. It shows that we’re not bound by our continent or our region, music is so huge that it can speak to anybody.

TWU: And lastly, what can we expect to hear from your forthcoming album – which is rumoured to be called ‘Mr Endowed’?

D’Banj: No, things have changed now. ‘Mr Endowed’, which is the single, came out last year and ‘Oliver Twist’ has taken over now so I don’t know what the album is going to be called now. I’m caught in between reintroducing my last album, because my new album is going to have some songs from my last album to reintroduce people and let them know this is how I am. Maybe it’s going to be called ‘The Entertainer Repackaged’ – but it’s not my field, I let the professionals choose. Maybe it could be called ‘Entertainer X’ or something like that, and then I could have five songs from the last album and then five new songs. I’m not sure yet, but just make sure you’re ready for it!

D’Banj’s new single, ‘Oliver Twist’, is out May 13.

19 Year Old Davido Parties it Up with D’Banj at Strip Club in Atlanta, USA

The occasion was rapper Meek Mill’s 25th birthday party…The date: 2nd of May. The venue: Diamonds of Atlanta, an upscale gentleman’s club…translation strip club, so lots of lap dances and naked chicks…oshey!

D’Banj and Davido hit up the strip club in Atlanta last Tuesday to party with MMG’s Meek Mill, DJ Drama & half naked big booty girls. D’Banj’s brother Kay Switch & Sina Rambo were also there.

Our naija stars are balling o…One question though: what was Davido looking for there? At 19 years old isn’t he underage? You have to be 21 to enter a nightclub/strip club in the US. I guess he was on some fake id tings. **Kanya Shrug**

More pictures of the Meek Mill, DJ Drama and the strippers at the club…WARNING THEY ARE NOT SAFE FOR WORK or YOUR PARENTS or SCHOOL O!

DJ Drama

Some acrobatic sturvs

Meek Mill

Sina Rambo & friend

D’banj signs with Mercury Records UK

African pop giant and former Mo’hits boss Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo has signed with Mercury Records, an imprint in the UK under the Mercury Records Group of Universal Music UK.

Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the The Island Def Jam Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group.

Mercury Records lists D’banj on their official website as one of their acts alongside the likes of UK rock singer-songwriter Elton John, Soft Rock singer Taylor Swift Irish rock group U2, former The Beatles musician Paul McCartney and others.

Although his publicist and management are yet to respond to our E-mails concerning the signing, D’banj seems to have confirmed the news himself as he has updated the bio section profile on his Twitter page.

D’banj has also launched his personal website www.dbanjofficial.com where the Mecury Records logo boldly appears in the bottom right corner.

The new bio reads ‘DB/Good Music/ Mercury/IDJ’ (IDJ meaning Island Def Jam). When asked by a fan on Twitter what ‘IDJ’ means, he responded ‘island Def Jam bro’.

D’banj is however not listed on the G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam official roaster on the label’s website.

D’banj who recently parted ways with his former Mo’Hits label partner Don Jazzy has relocated to the US where he will continue to push his brand and music in the foreign music market.

The entertainer is set to officially release his smash single ‘Oliver’ (which recently made Scott Mills’ Radio 1 ‘Record Of The Week’) in the UK on May 14.

D’banj as announced earlier will also perform at the 2012 Barclaycard Wireless Festival which holds at the Hyde Park, London, on Saturday, July, 7 2012 and at the BBC Hackney Weekend 2012 in London come June 23 and 24.