The opening of Kennis 104.1FM which held recently in Lagos on Friday 4th of August may have come and gone, but the glamour and glitz would not be forgotten in a hurry.
The celebrity roll call includes: Don Jazzy, E Money, 2 Face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Kcee, Joe El, Jaywon, Dr Sid, D Prince, Eedris Abdulkareem, KSB amongst others.
Kenny Ogungbe and the OAPs led the celebrities to an unforgettable fun filled night.
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“With my music I create change, I am using my music as a weapon”- Fela Kuti
As the world celebrates Fela Kuti’s 20 years memorial anniversary, recalling his indelible contributions to world music, It is sad that his shoes are yet to be filled.
According to Remi Adekoya:”Fela’s lyrics were scathing denunciations of Nigeria’s socio-economic reality. He focused on corruption, abuse of power, mental emancipation from colonialism and the need for Nigerians to stand up for their rights”.
His weapon was music, speaking truth to power via his genre Afrobeat. Fela’s songs were sarcastic, dark, and straight from the heart.
In 1977, following the government’s attack on Fela’s home, Kalakuta Republic, Fela released Sorrows, Tears and Blood.
“Everybody run, run, run/everybody scatter, scatter/Some people lost some bread/Some people just die … Them leave sorrow, tears, and blood/them regular trademark” . These words affirms army’s reign of tyranny and terror. Fela’s portrays this in his music.
At this critical phase of our nationhood when the prevailing chant on the streets are hunger and anger amid profound dissatisfaction over the incompetence of the Buhari led administration, there is no better time for Nigerian musicians to speak truth to power than this moment.
Veteran reggae musician, Ras Kimono condemns contemporary Nigerian artistes over embracing profanity and not speaking against social ills via their music.
According to him: “During our time, everybody, old woman, old man, youths, listen to our music because we were not singing profanity; we were singing the ills of the society, talking about the restructure and the preferred nation. But the kids of now, they sing about bum bum and money, thing and thing which has no proper education and alleviation for the youth dem”.
Many of these new generation artistes imitate Fela’s sounds, dress sense and stage presence, but none of them is yet to fill the vacuum he left as an activist who uses music as a tool to better the society.
Segun Akinlolu a.k.a Beautiful Nubia also laments over the quality of music released these days. The Owuro Lojo sensation says:” We should try to push out music the people need, on honesty, hard work, good neighborliness’, sincerity, love and protecting one another all for the society to change. Every good music should have a message to deliver and for people to appreciate it and also dance to it. The musician has to impact on the society through what they are singing, which I believe should continue to be that way”.
Nigerian rapper, Eedris AbdulKareem who continues to be one of the top disciples of Fela released Nigeria Jaga Jaga in 2004, since then he is yet to release another socially conscious song with that level of appeal.
When D’banj initially started dressing like Fela, many thought he was going to be the real deal, until he dumped his Fela styled body hugging attires for bespoke suits, doing only music with mass appeal.
Sound Sultan started out consciously singing about social ills. His songs like Jangbajantis, Bush Meat and Craze World passes strong messages and speaks truth to power. The rhythm changed when the Naija Ninja boss later ditched such songs for more commercial songs.
Benson Idonije, who was Fela’s manager, happens to be Burna Boy’s grandfather. Though Burna Boy has been influenced by Fela’s sound, he has not been able to tread the path of Fela’s activism.As a civil rights activist, who continuously opposed the government, Fela was imprisoned several times, but once he was freed, he continued his message of condemnation against the Nigerian government.
At a period where Nigerians expected 2face to act like Fela and put his weight behind the anti-government protest, the pop -star chickened out when he ought to have risen to the occasion, being the voice of the people.
Speaking about the oppression of Nigerians under the military regime, Fela said: “My people are scared of the air around them; they always have an excuse not to fight for freedom.”
20 years after his death, his legacies live on, but Nigeria yearns for another Fela
Nigerian music star, 2face Idibia, HarrySong, Skales and others were among the long list of artistes that entertained fans at ‘Funnybone Untamed 2’ which held on Sunday July 9, 2017 at Eko Convention Center.
The show beheld several rib-cracking performances from stand-up comedians including Funnybone himself who didn’t let his fans down as his performance was one of the most memorable moments of the night.
There were also A-list celebrities in attendance including comedian AY, business mogul E-money, actor Gbenro Ajibade, Made Men Music Group CEO Ubi Franklin and his estranged wife Lilian Esoroo, Comedian Yaw, actors Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze, actresses Fathia Balogun and Iyabo Ojo among others.
One of the highlights of the show was when celebrity fashion designer Yomi Casual proposed to his longtime girlfriend Grace during Styl Plus’s rendition of their ‘90s hit song ‘Olufunmi’. The gesture left the whole arena singing in admiration.
The show officially came to an end when ex-Mavin Records artiste Wande Coal and musician CDQ serenaded the audience with some of their hit songs which thousands of fans sang along with gusto and excitement.
It is no longer news that 2face Idibia’s former band mate, Black Face has accused him on countless occasions over song theft. Apparently not satisfied with accusing the African Queen singer of song theft, Black face once again made his grouse known in a recent interview with HipTV. The saddened
Apparently not satisfied with accusing the African Queen singer , Black face once again made his grouse known in a recent interview with HipTV.
The saddened singer who has continually faulted 2face for not acknowledging nor rewarding him for his role in writing African Queen, has hinted that he is not willing to let go of the accusations.
Speaking on Faze’s move to broker peace between himself and 2face, he said:”Faze is my friend and he is going to do his own bit. But, one thing that he does not know is that who feels it, knows it. He didn’t write the song, I did. So he does not know what I am talking about.
“It is easy for him to call for peace. But then, it is the duty of the offender to apologise for his action. I can’t keep quiet about what happened because I haven’t offended anybody. I have not stolen anybody’s song.”
He also stated that the FG is yet to institute an appropriate punishment for individuals who are involved in song theft.
“Had the Federal Government introduced an appropriate punishment for stealing other people’s songs, many music artistes would be in trouble today. If the penalty required offenders to spend some years in jail, many so-called big artistes would be in prison by now.
“Some of them steal songs from fellow musicians based in the country or abroad and pass them off as their own. This is very bad for culture and the creative sector. It is also bad enough for the honest and hardworking Nigerian artiste who goes through a lot of trouble to survive.
“Whatever the government decides, the courts are there to ensure that justice prevails. If you find yourself on the wrong side of the law, you will have to accept the consequence of your actions.”
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African Queen crooner, Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face recently visited Borno State where he thrilled the troops and dedicated a song to the IDPs.
2face spoke on the need for peace to reign in the country with an emphasis on the northeast. The melodious singer praised the Nigerian army for the magnanimous fight they are putting to counter insurgency.
2face who is the ambassador of the UNHCR has been on a tour in Borno state interacting with displaced persons in Ngala and camps around Maiduguri.
The partnership between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and ace singer 2face Innocent Idibia is to lay emphasis on happenings in northeast Nigeria.
Caesar Tsav the UNHCR Head of Missions in Borno believes that in the coming days the partnership will yield more encouraging results.
“We were in Ngala and he visited all the camps and he interacted with children, IDPs. We will visit more camps if God permits but in general, it’s a good partnership.”
The award winning singer also met with soldiers of the Lafiya Dole operations at the 7Division Maimalari Barracks where he appreciated them for their sacrifices.
According to 2face:”What you guys are doing is wonderful putting your lives on the line for the nation is something that you cannot be compensated enough for.” He told the excited soldiers.
“It’s not easy what these guys are doing, I give them kudos and I ask every Nigerian to give them all the support they can give. I am impressed that we have able bodied men and women that are willing to put their lives on the line for Nigeria.”
African queen sensation, 2face Idibia has weighed in on the trending Dammy Krane credit card saga. Recall that the Amin singer was arrested and booked in Miami for theft, credit card, and identity fraud. He is now facing nine felony charges in Miami-Dade criminal court for credit card forgery and grand theft. Krane who was formerly signed to 2Baba‘s record label, Hypertek Records, is a protégé to the pop star.
Reacting to the credit card saga trailing Krane, 2face said Dammy Krane was implicated and got caught up in what he knew nothing about.
”Dammy is good. He’s a young blood that very charismatic, likable, talented, crazy but not that type of crazy. I think it’s safe to call it implication; he just caught up in something he knew nothing about. Because of time, place, association, he just got caught up in all that. But he’s fine now” 2face noted in a chat with HipTV
The popstar is scheduled to appear in court today, 23rd of June
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Nigerian pop star, 2face Idibia is not only known for his singing prowess, but also known for his humility. Over the years, 2face is known to be one of the humblest Nigerian entertainers.
Speaking in an interview with Punch, he said:”Humility is not an act or make-believe. It is who I am and what you see is what you get. I don’t need to ‘form’ for anybody. I believe in myself and I believe that anybody who truly likes me would accept me as I am. Anyway, it is even better to be true to yourself because it would save you a lot of headaches. Sometimes, I read what some people write about me and I feel emotionally touched. Some people are ready to stake whatever they have to defend me; even if they don’t know whether I’m guilty or not. It’s not just about the music but maybe from the interactions they may have had with me. My humility has fought a lot of battles and I will always remain grateful to God and my fans.”
Nigerian pop star, 2face Idibia has unveiled the highly anticipated video of his song , Holy Holy. 2face who is known for his socially conscious songs doesn’t disappoint in the video as he
challenges anyone holier than Prophet Elijah to judge the way he has chosen to live his life.
Recall that Elijah in the Bible was so holy that rather than die, he was taken away by the Lord.
In the song the singer calls his critics ‘Hypocrites and pharisees’. In the song, 2face said:” Everyday providing for my peeps and family
But then, still dem want to run me down, sara
Dem only want to see me frown, na na
Dem only want to see me hanging
All the hypocrites and pharisees
Dem only want to pull you down
Only want to see you frown
But Jah Jah love is so amazing
So keep on elevating”
The award wining musician also tackles politicians in the video directed by Clarence Peters.
Nigerian pop icon, 2face Idibia is not just talented, he is also known for the amazing way he connects with his fans. The African Queen singer yesterday crashed newly wedded Yemi and Chidinma Ojo’s post wedding celebration during his visit to Magodo.
The singer was at a certain Emporta Suites in Magodo for the Campari Dare to mix festival . The football lovers were happy and excited to see him.
Watch the video below
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Nigerian multiple award winning artiste, 2face Idibia who was formerly a brand ambassador for Airtel, has been unveiled as a Glo ambassador.
The African Queen singing sensation was unveiled on Sunday night at the Glo Mega Music Tour event in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. 2face joins entertainers like Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G; Omawumi, Ego, Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buhari, Sessime, MI., Basketmouth and others who are Glo brand ambassadors.
Other entertainment personalities who are ambassadors of the company include Funke Akindele, Olamide, Ime Bishop, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Oloyede, Ego Ogbaro and Flavour, amongst others.
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