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  • What we love about Olamide- Naomic Mac, Shiikane reveals

    Olamide is undoubtedly one of the most influential entertainers in Nigeria. Though the YBNL boss didn’t get positive reviews for his #OLIC 3 concert,a few artistes still has a few positive things to say about him.

    Shiikane, a female pop group reveals that Olamide has inspired them to work hard.

    “We love Olamide he has inspired us to work hard as artistes. He works extremely that is how one can succeed as an artiste. Olamide is one of the top three artistes we would love to collaborate with.”

    For Naomi Mac, one of the finalists for Nigerian Idols 2011 she affirms that Olamide has been able to carve a niche for himself.

    “Olamide is a definition of hard work and a businessman.In the music industry, he has been able to carve a niche for himself and has understood the market enough to create this much acceptance.I really love his work and what he is doing.

    Watch the interview below

    https://youtu.be/t9jkb2xpBJw

  • #OLIC 3 was not just okay!

    When you think of Olamide ,what comes to mind is a youngster who epitomizes talent, diligence and hard work. His rise to the top isn’t just inspiring, but worth emulating. The way Olamide continually appeals to the street, his primary constituency speaks of a King who has won the heart of his people.

    Olamide Live In Concert 3 a.k.a OLIC #3 was held last night at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, and it was a total departure from the soaring successes recorded from the previous two editions.

    It was announced on Christmas day via OLIC’s social media handle that the tickets for regular has been sold out. One would expect that since it had been sold out, on the day of the event tickets won’t be sold. This wasn’t the case as tickets were still being sold at the venue. The capacity of the hall wasn’t big enough for the crowd who were enthusiastically waiting to have a taste of the self-proclaimed baddo .

     

    For an event of this magnitude, Eko Hotel Convention Centre is a bad venue choice. The hotel does not have the capacity to house an army of more than one thousand youths ready to have fun to the max. Some individuals bought tickets and they were told they couldn’t go in because they were out of tags.

    In addition, some of the concert attendees had to leave the hall because it was rowdy and stuffy. In anger, another set of attendees had to forego their ticket money and went back home because they couldn’t get tags after paying for the tickets.

    The treatment meted out to the media is also one of the blind-spots of the show. A large number of cameramen, VJs and producers couldn’t get into the hall after hosting OLIC’s red carpet moments. They had the media tags, but the bouncers didn’t allow them in.

    Wizkid performed, Davido performed, Adekunle Gold thrilled his fans, Olamide and Phyno performed. But these performances didn’t alleviate the discomfort of the attendees.

    Outside of the hall was a show on its own. There were massive cases of stolen phones and personal valuables at the event. The insecurity experienced yesterday shouldn’t have come to play, if the organizers had planned properly. When your event becomes a menace, then it speaks of the premium you place on your fans.

    Olamide has obviously outgrown this level. His ‘Glory’ needs to be spread to bigger venues and the planning needs to reflect this status.

     

     

     

     

  • Olamide releases his 6th album, ‘The Glory’

    Award-winning Nigerian music artist and YBNL boss, Olamide has released his 6th studio album “THE GLORY”. The album droped on the 26th of December same day as his OLIC3 concert.

    The self-styled “Badoo” broke the news to his over 1.5 million followers on Instagram.

    Fans are already hyped about the news from the comments on Olamide’s Instagram page.

    Olamide The 15 songs and 1 bonus single album features the likes of ‘Wande Coal, Phyno, Burna Boy, So Sick, Akuchi and YBNL’s new rapper Davolee’.

    Olamide came into limelight with his monster hit “Eni-Duro” in 2011 and has gone on to release other chart-topping tracks.

  • Donjazzy, Olamide, others boycott The Headies 2016

    Mavin boss, Don jazzy and his YBNL counterpart, Olamide, who were the most talked about artistes at last year’s edition of The Headies award, as a result of the drama that ensued between both parties leads the long list of Nigerian artistes who boycotted the 2016 edition.

    The show which held on December 23, 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, had a very low turnout of celebrities as many of the awardees were not there to claim their wins.

    Like a planned movie script neither DonJazzy nor Olamide was present at this year’s edition of the award.

    Even the signed artistes on both record labels like, Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Korede Bello and others were not present at the award.

    This probably, could be a ploy to avoid a repeat of what happened last year.

    See full list of winners

  • How Olamide turned entertainers into footballers

    Self proclaimed Baddo, Olamide hosted his friends, fans and colleagues to an evening of fun and excitement at a football event. The football match which took place yesterday, 20th December at the Lekki Fun Turf, saw several entertainers become footballers on the pitch.
    The competition is tagged The OLIC Football Challenge and there where four teams, YBNL Nation, Right Entertainment, Achievas Entertainment and Lekki All Stars. The match saw Achievas Entertainment beating the YBNL Nation by 3 goals to 1 in the final.
    Olamide Missing in action
    Olamide was conspicuously missing in action on the pitch, but the YBNL team was well represented by producers, Pheelz, Young John, Alex Okeke, IDCabasa and Viktoh Other celebrities, including, AY Makun, SexySteel, Funny Bone, Seyi Law, Mc Shakara, Akpororo, Solidstar, and Ossy Achievas who were also present to show off their football skills.

  • #TNG16:Meet 16 most influential entertainment personalities in 2016

    We take a look at the 16 most influential entertainment personalities who have made a positive mark in the Nigerian entertainment scene in 2016.

    This list consist of filmmakers, showbiz entrepreneurs, musicians,actors and others who gave us reasons to smile every other day in 2016.

     

    1.Ayo Animashaun

    This ebony skinned dude has a quiet mien that conceals what he has been able to contribute to the Nigerian entertainment scene. From The Headies to Hip TV to other entertainment assets, Ayo Animashaun is a game changer who continues to reinvent his brand.

     

    2.Wizkid

    Ojuelegba crooner, this year put African music on the world map through his various international collaborations. His Drake collabo already got him his first Grammy Awards nomination.

    The 26 years old music entrepreneur is gradually becoming a force to reckon with on the African music stage with his brand of Afrobeat.

     

    3.Olamide

    If Olamide were to be a president, his country will be called Baddo Republic. From a humble background the talented rapper and singer has grown to become one of the biggest artistes in Nigeria at the moment. With loads of albums sold and huge endorsement deals,Olamide is most a game changer in his own right. Who you Epp, his hit song remains one of the biggest songs of 2016

     

     

    4.Falz

    Who is Falz again? The youngster has not only become a social media wonder but also an influential entertainer. This rapper and actor has a cult following on social media that will make you grin with envy .Leveraging on his comic ability and creativity, the pop star has been able to make hit songs like Soldier which continues to garner views on YouTube, feature in revered soap-operas and giving entertainment a new definition

     

    5.DJ Jimmy Jatt

    In his book The Avante Garde, DJ Jimmy Jatt let us into some of the tricks of the trade that has made him a formidable force as a DJ.

    He has elevated deejaying into an enviable profession. He is a pace setter in Nigeria’s music industry, releasing music albums as a DJ and showing the path to other DJs.

    6.Phyno

    Phyno made history once again this year when he hosted the 2nd edition of his annual Phyno-fest concert in Enugu.

    The NairaBET ambassador continues to reinvent himself as an indigenous rapper breaking the rules and setting the pace for others to follow. His No Guts No Glory album testify to his artistic prowess.

     

    7.Kunle Afolayan

    No doubts, Kunle Afolayan will continue to dazzle on the African film scene for a long time.

    His 2016 flick, The CEO which has gotten a few accolades only speaks of his eye for excellence and details when it comes to film making.

    We won’t forget in a hurry how he gathered a cast from Benin Republic, South Africa and other countries premiering The CEO on an Air France flight to Paris.

     

    8.Odunlade Adekola

    It is almost impossible to watch a Yoruba movie these days without the face of this talented actor gracing the movie poster. His fan base, delivery and versatility are perhaps what makes him stand out. He stunned many recently when he starred in the movie Taxi Driver

     

    9.Niyi Akinmolayan

    One of Niyi’s brain child The Arbitration got people talking for the most part of this year. No one saw this coming.

    The movie is a breath of fresh air. The flick is a sexy legal thriller starring OC Ukeje and Adesua Etomi. Room 313 is another of his flicks people are looking forward to seeing .

    10.Yemi Alade

    The self- proclaimed Mama Africa is no doubt leveraging on her Afrocentric appeal to conquer the African continent with her music.

    The award winning diva co-hosted the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)earlier in the year , won awards and also performed on major international platforms .

    12.Adesua Etomi

    When you think of Adesua Etomi, you can’t but ask yourself: “Where has this girl been all the while?”

    Adesua Etomi made a name for herself with the stellar role she played in Knocking on Heavens Door. Her fascinating performance as the abused Debbie announced Adesua Etomi as one to watch. In August 2015, she joined the cast of MTV’s HIV/AIDS edutainment series Shuga 4 as Sheila and in October 2015, Adesua Etomi was unveiled as a cast member of a Crime and Investigative drama series titled Special Crimes Unit: Las Gidi Corps which was released in February 2016.

    This year, she clinched the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Best Actress In A Drama Award.

    In addition, the role she played in Niyi Akinmolayan’s The Arbitration speak volumes of her ability to wow you when it comes to excellent role delivery.

     

    13 Toke Makinwa

    Toke stunned many when she unveiled her book this year; she literally gave Nigerians reasons to read again.

    From being An OnAir Personality to becoming a vlogger, fashion icon and now an author, Toke turned her mess into a message by leveraging on the collapse of her celebrated marriage to write a breathtaking memoir everyone is talking about. 2016 is indeed the year of toke.

     

    1. Rita Dominic

    When you are talking about the definition of longevity look in the direction of Rita Dominic. For over a decade, the beautiful Rita has consistently become a source of curiosity to her fans. The ageless beauty got people talking recently with her stellar role in the sensational movie 76.

    1. Bolanle Austen-Peters

    Bola is the CEO OF Terra Kulture, an hub for arts and culture in Lagos.Terra Kulture has hosted more 100 plays since her little beginnings.

    Bolanle has made a success out of her popular Wakaa the musical, her stage production. Taking it from Lagos to London while telling the African story. Not forgetting her recent flick 93 days and the positive reviews it has been garnering. Bola is indeed a game changer in 2016

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    1. Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama

    From her little days in Gidi Up, Somkele has always gone the extra mile to deliver her roles convincingly.This year she featured in major movies like The Arbitration, and 93 days making us fall in love with her artistic ingenuity. She showed her fans another side of her in The Arbitration when she played the role of Omawumi Horsfall, the confident lawyer.

     

     

  • OLIC 3:I am ready to make history-Olamide declares

    Since Olamide began hosting his yearly concert, O.L.I.C Olamide Live In Concert the award winning rapper and entertainer has always been stealing the hearts of his fans.

    Following the announcement of OLIC 3 few weeks ago, Olamide has revealed that his fans will see a part of him that they have never seen before. He also expressed great confidence on the success of the concert, boasting that it would be talked about for decades.

     

    “My fans should anticipate a side of me they’ve never seen before. I’m more than ready to make history on Boxing Day. I will ensure this concert will be talked about for several years in the whole of Africa! Enough said,” remarked Olamide while speaking on what his fans should expect from the live concert.

     

    Olamide has also revealed that the concert will witness performances from some of the most revered artists Nigeria has ever produced, including some of his YBNL acts Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Adekunle Gold.

     

    Set to hold on the 26th of December, 2016 at EKO Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, OLIC 3 will mark the third edition of the annual concert which began in 2014 and has relatively grown larger with each edition over the years – inducing anticipation from thousands of enthusiastic fans.

     

    Tagged OLIC 3: Beast Mode, with tickets to go N5,000 for Regular and N20,000 for VIP, insider sources revealed that the YBNL boss will take fans down memory lane as he would perform in chronological order, songs from the early stages of his career up to his most recent smash hits like ‘Abule Sowo’, ‘Konkobility’, ‘Orobo’ among others.

    Simultaneously, the self- proclaimed Baddo will be unveiling his new album The Glory on the day of the concert.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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