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  • I’m ready to work with big artists, most especially Olamide – Olabode VG

    I’m ready to work with big artists, most especially Olamide – Olabode VG

    Nigerian music sensation, Olabode VG has revealed his desire to work with popular rapper Olamide and other big acts in the music industry.

    Olabode recently dropped a new hit track titled “House Party” and also working on another E.P. which is to be released early next year.

    In an interview with TheNewsGuru.com, the singer said he’s into music for his passion and also for the business aspect of it.

    What inspired your new track: House Party?
    I was interested in making a danceable song for my fans and since the year was coming to an end, the thought of making a party song came to my mind. If you are very close to me, you will realize how much I like to be different. So regardless of the fact that I was creating a party song, I still had to make it different from the usual and that’s how I came about House Party. The song is very special to me because it’s my first time jumping on a different genre of music and I am thankful for the love from my supporters so far, It’s overwhelming.

    Working on any Album?
    Yes, I am working on another E.P. to be released early next year.

    How do you handle your female fans?
    You know it’s actually easier for you to gain more fans through a lady than a guy. If a lady loves your song, the whole gang does so for this reason, I put my female fans into consideration when making my music that’s why my ladies love me and I love them too (blushes). Nothing more, nothing less just business.

    Any support from your family?
    Well, yeah. It was tough at first but I am glad they understand better now. My family is supportive and I am thankful.

    Are you into music for passion or for money?
    Both. I love making music. It’s the one thing that really makes me happy but then I have decided to make a career out of it so yea it’s passion and business.

    Which particular audience is your target for your kind of music?
    Honestly speaking I make music for everybody. I am mostly inspired by reality and my environment, which makes it easy for anyone to actually relate to my kind of music.

    How do you spend your leisure time?
    I love spending time with loved ones when I am not working. I make use of the opportunity to connect with as many friends and family as I can. Sometimes I spend time at the beach or use the pool with my close friends and family.

    Which favourite artist do you wish to feature?
    I am so ready to work with every big name but most especially Olamide.

  • “Nobody helped me to be popular”- Portable blasts Pocolee and Olamide (VIDEO)

    “Nobody helped me to be popular”- Portable blasts Pocolee and Olamide (VIDEO)

    Nigerian artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable or Dr Zeh, has denied reports that dancer, Pocolee, and rapper. Olamide aided him in his rise to fame.

    Portable granted an interview with Echoo Room. During the conversation, he insisted that he was already popular and that his music was doing well before Pocolee and Olamide approached him.

    He also stated that they did not send him a direct message and that no one linked him to them as claimed.

    The singer also stated that it was all grace and that when the time comes for a person to succeed, they will.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.

    Portable quickly became a household name as the Zazu Zeh chorus, and dance steps began trending. Since the song’s release on December 14, 2021, it has amassed over 6 million views on Youtube

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

    On 18 July 2022, Portable made a video on Instagram claiming to be the founder of the notorious cult group One Million Boys.

    When he was invited by the Nigeria Police Force, he later denied saying what he meant was one million followers. This resulted in him getting disqualified for The Headies 2022, which was announced by the organizers on 26 July 2022.

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  • “I Was Ripped”-Portable reveals how he made only N3m from Zazu hit

    “I Was Ripped”-Portable reveals how he made only N3m from Zazu hit

    Since its release on December 14, 2021, the song ‘Zazu Zeh’, which amassed 6.6 million views on YouTube, the 27-year-old Sango Ota-based singer, Portable, has said he made only N3 million from his hit song.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable, whose name is Habeeb Okikiola, ‘Zazu Zeh’ hit was one of the most played songs on Spotify, an online audio streaming platform,

    Little wonder, Portable felt the song was deserving of a Grammy award.

    According to him, he was ripped as he did not make more than N3m.

    The singer, who attended different shows when his song Zazu went viral, expressed dissatisfaction over how he ripped off.

    Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Nigerian dancer Poco Lee.

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

    On 18 July 2022, Portable made a video on Instagram claiming to be the founder of the notorious cult group One Million Boys, which he later denied saying what he meant was one million followers.

    This resulted in him getting disqualified for The Headies 2022 which was announced by the organizers on 26 July 2022.

    he Yoruba-born rapper is one of the fastest-growing Nigerian singers in the last nine months.

    Before December 2021, fans knew little or nothing about Habeeb Okikiola, now famously known as Portable Zazu, the Zazu Zeh Crooner.

    He married his lover, Zainab Balogun, during their second child’s naming ceremony in 2022.

    During the child’s christening, the couple in matching outfits exchanged wedding bands in the presence of Islamic clerics, their families, and well-wishers.

    He is a father of a baby boy named Iyanuoluwa and recently, his girlfriend birthed a son.

  • TI Blaze hails YBNL boss, acquires new car and house

    TI Blaze hails YBNL boss, acquires new car and house

    Nigerian singer, Akintunde Timileyin, aka TI Blaze, has expressed utmost gratitude to the YBNL boss, Olamide Badoo for taking him from grass to grace.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Olamide has been mentioned multiple times by many singers for being their backbone in the entertainment industry.

    TI Blaze, who is known for his hit single ‘Sometimes’ featuring Olamide, took to the image-sharing platform, Instagram, to count his blessings.

    Sharing a photo of his new car and house, TI Blaze stated that all credits go to Badoo for making his dream come true.

    “Went from GRASS to GRACE … I’m thankful oh lord. Big Congratulations to myself…. New crib, New Ride! Olamide Badoo I love you till eternity!” he wrote.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Olamide is one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint “Yahoo Boy No Laptop” aka YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles “First of All”, “Voice of the Street”, “Stupid Love”, and “Ilefo Illuminati”.

    On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album’s singles include “Durosoke” and “Yemi My Lover”. On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.

    Olamide’s second studio album YBNL was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone (producer), Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles “I lefo Illuminati”, “First of All”, “Stupid Love” and “Voice of the Street”

    Olamide announced on 16 March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti, which was released on 18 June. Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.[35]

    On 5 February 2022 Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.

  • Bella Shmurda laments over lavishing money on friends feeding

    Bella Shmurda laments over lavishing money on friends feeding

    Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, aka Bella Shmurda, has lamented over his lavishing money on friends by feeding them, earlier when he had money.

    The singer, in a recent interview, bemoaned his flashy expenses as he promised himself to make better financial decisions.

    Speaking on how he used to spend extravagantly, Bella Shmurda revealed that he used to live with ten friends with whom he financed their daily lives.

    He, however, spoke about turning a new leaf with his future income while promising to leave behind the days of spending on unwarranted lives.

    He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Vision 2020”, and a follow-up remix which featured Nigeria rapper Olamide.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that the Afrobeat singer, had revealed that when he started doing music, he knew nothing about the Nigerian music industry.

    During an interview with YouTuber, Korty on her web series ‘Flow with Korty’, he noted that he once wished YBNL boss, Olamide signed him to his record label.

    He stated that this was because he needed someone to put him through the nitty gritty of the career path he was about to venture into.

    In his words: “I didn’t study the market. I didn’t study anything. In fact, at that point I didn’t know anything about music really. All I just know is that I can sing.

    “At a point, I wished Olamide signed me because everything was just rough for me. I didn’t know who to really ask. Nobody to really put me through.”

    Bella Shmurda asserted that he would have been better off if he knew the things he knows now.

    “At least, I know some things now that if I had known then, I think I’ll be better off,” he added.

  • Pheelz got me signed to YBNL – Adekunle Gold

    Pheelz got me signed to YBNL – Adekunle Gold

    Nigerian music star, Adekunle Gold has acknowledged music producer, Pheelz for helping him to get signed to YNBL.

    The highlife singer also praised the YBNL boss, Olamide for bringing him to the limelight through his record label.

    Adekunle God who headlined a show on Sunday, at the 4921-capacity O2 Brixton Academy in London, took time out to appreciate persons who helped him on his musical journey.

    During his appreciation speech, the 35-year-old singer said: “Pheelz, thank you very much. Pheelz got me signed to YBNL. Pheelz, Mr Finesse, thank you very much. And I want to give a big shout out to Baddo, Olamide. I mean without Olamide, all of you won’t know me today. One more time for Baddo, please,”

  • Zlatan Ibile eulogizes Olamide for adding value to musicians career without making noise

    Zlatan Ibile eulogizes Olamide for adding value to musicians career without making noise

    Nigerian rapper and singer, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, aka Zlatan Ibile, has hailed YBNL boss, Olamide, for adding value to his music career and many others without making noise about it.

    Zlatan revealed that Olamide was one of those who skyrocketed his career to the next level.

    The “Bolanle” crooner, who has released lots of songs after his debut track, “My Body“, featuring Olamide has shared that the YBNL boss has a pivotal role in his success.

    In a now trending video, Zlatan spoke about how Olamdie called him and took him to another studio to record his hit song.

    The father-of-one also made mention of a number of artists in the industry, who have benefited from Olamide’s benevolence. The likes of Adekunle God, Ycee, Dotman, Young John, Pheelz, Fire Boy, and Asake.

    TheNewsguru.com reports that Zlatan is the chief executive officer and founder of Zanku records.

    In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in 2014, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

    Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled “Zanku”, with a new dance routine of the same name.

    On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us.

    The artiste claimed in 2020 that it was his dream to become a footballer, not a musician.

    Zlatan was born and raised in Ilorin, Kwara State but has family roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State.

    In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.

    Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after graduating from secondary school.

    When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored 2014 edition of “One Mic Campus Tour” music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

    He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing the Olamide-assisted track “My Body” in 2017.

    In 2018, Lawrence Irabor, one of the co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment sign Zlatan to their record label A.B.E. record when he heard the song Zlatan sang with Olamide.‘I Don’t Regret Signing Zlatan To A.B.E Records’

    Zlatan gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single “Able God”.

    Shortly afterwards, he dropped “Zanku”, a song that was accompanied by a dance routine of the same name.

    Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released the Davido-assisted track “Osanle”.

    In early 2019, he released “Glory” before being featured on Burna Boy’s “Killin Dem”, a track from the latter’s fourth studio album African Giant.

    Shortly afterwards, he was featured on Ceeza Milli’s “Flenjo” and Naira Marley’s “Am I a Yahoo Boy”.

    On 26 July 2019, Zlatan announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.

  • “Burna boy, Wizkid and Olamide have been my constant inspirations”- Irish based Nigerian wonderboy, Junzy

    “Burna boy, Wizkid and Olamide have been my constant inspirations”- Irish based Nigerian wonderboy, Junzy

    Nigerian artist based in Ireland, Ebruba Mideno, popularly known as Junzy, has said Burna boy, Wizkid and Olamide have been his constant inspirations throughout his life.

    He said: “I’m proud to see artist from my generation making noise, like Rema, Fireboy, Blaqbones and others.”

    Junzy, in an exclusive interview with TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) on Sunday, asserted that his hot new single titled “Push It” is an energetic upbeat Afropop song.

    In his words: “Push It is an energetic upbeat Afropop song. This song is about remembering the good times you had with someone but also thinking how things could’ve been better. It’s the frustration when their actions don’t match their words.”

    Junzy

    A line in the evocative song says, “you don’t wanna make time but you want to see me more.”

    The artist noted that music has always been a part of his life.

    “From a kid I’ve always been interested in learning instruments, drama, choir, dancing etc. as I became older I started to recognized my love, talent and ambitions towards music. I first started off as a DJ but soon realized that I belong in front of the decks and not behind.”

    According to him, his biggest regret would be to give up on music.

    “I aim to transform music potential into reality. Music is a way of life for me, it’s involved in almost anything I do. My biggest regret would be to give up on music, I aim to transform potential into reality. But with the help of my team and a lot of practice, my sound has developed into the music you hear today,” Junzy stated.

    He hailed Nigerian artists in diaspora for taking the country’s music to other parts of the world.

    “Nigher parts of the world erians are already global so it’s unsurprising that Afrobeats and Nigerian music are making noise around the world.

    “I believe this is our time as we’ve never had this much access to potential fans and the music industry. Good music speaks for itself, you cannot deny a good vibe. The rest of the world is just catching up on what we already knew.

    “The music industry is at its foundational level and is only really starting to develop. I see myself as a global start, so this doesn’t really affect me,” the artist added.

    Asked if he intends to do any “collabo” with Nigerian artists at home, Junzy said. “When I finally come back home, omo it’s work work work. I plan on making great music with great people so anyone taht fit into that category is more than welcome to cook up some music. I plan to network and make good relationships with the people already in the Nigerian industry.”

    The artist, who just graduated from Technological University Dublin (TUD), urged Nigerian politicians to quickly bring to an end the killing of innocent Nigerians by gunmen or kidnappers.

    He called on the politicians to take steps towards bettering the country, stressing that “Nigerians have suffered enough.”

    On what he intends to do in Nigeria upon return, Junzy said: “I plan to set up businesses to help the Nigerian economy and the general living conditions of all members involved. Nigeria is our baby, we need to start properly taking care of it.”

    He opined that Irish music is still developing but thanked his friends, family and people in Dublin for supporting his music career.

    “Combining my West African heritage with my experiences growing up in a diaspora, I bring forth new flavors, insights, and a fresh perspective of life through music,” the artist asserted.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Junzy is an independent artist with a goal to reshape and redefine the Afrobeats genre.

  • OPINION: The sad story of how the Nigerian music industry works

    OPINION: The sad story of how the Nigerian music industry works

    By Agwuma Kingsley

    The Nigerian music industry is dynamic, it is growing immensely as every single year new creators are being introduced into the spaces; waltzing the musical soundscape with the nature and texture of their music to more than a 100 million listeners who have found poverty as next neighbors in the country.

    They are poor, however, without music what could become of their life in the wake of Nigeria’s confusion and chaos? It is the same reason an average Nigerian youth would resiliently beg on the comment section of their favorite celebrity to request an internet subscription, and when that request is granted, although barely granted, they flood Instagram to watch comedy skits which could momentarily take their pains away from Nigeria’s current dreadful state.

    Those skits manage to ease their stress and when that subscription they requested earlier gets exhausted, they now encamp the DMs of these their favorite idols requesting financial help which is another way they hope for survival in a country where average university graduates are jobless.

    In Nigeria, poverty is a common enemy and in churches, members are often encouraged to pray themselves free from this enemy. The rate of corruption and crime in Nigeria has continued to peak, and the creative industry is like a pathway for youths who can thrive in it, to have a big break from this common enemy.

    These sets are referred to as the masses or minorities, and it is them that are often required to make a complete cycle of the “The rich gets richer, and the poor get poorer” cycle.

    In the Nigerian music industry, that saying is our reality and it perfectly knots the flow of the musical soundscape, it is how the industry works.

    For instance, Davido successfully grabbed the attention of a large number of Nigerians as he earned more than a 150 million Naira after he jokingly requested money from family, his friends, and fans through a viral video as he publicly exposed his bank account details through the popular microblogging platform.

    He grabbed Nigerians attention in their numbers through that measure, and it is part of how the Nigerian music landscape works.

    A Nigerian creator usually paves a path for themselves where they first grab your attention before ushering you into the supposed wave their records could offer, and all this occurs in between the buzz of those moments they’ve created.

    Davido had a fair share of this moment after he successfully earned a huge amount. He had the average Nigerians talking his matter before he officially released the Amapiano “Champion Sound” featuring the South African Focalistic.

    The record was projected to soundtrack listeners through the festivities like his previous effort on the remix of Focalistic’s “Ke Star” earlier in 2021.

    Although the record flew and created us moments of ambiance but could never replicate the same success “Ke Star” accrued, first breaking in the South African region and becoming a dominant sound in the Nigerian music landscape after Davido jumped on it.

    Portable Zazu has quickly become one of Nigeria’s street sensations after releasing a track with Poco Lee and Olamide on the joint, and the creator brings the street demography together by also gaining the attention of Nigerians after he had clashes with his manager and Poco Lee, accusing them of ripping him off his money. He became the talk of the Town not only for headlining the news but also for the sake of his record too.

    Currently, he has released another record to follow the same template he curated after “Zazu”, which featured a plethora of creators. The Nigerian music industry operates with a creator who gets the attention of this bunch, the poor masses because they are the ones likely to spread a story and allow the creator’s art to sink. The poor are getting poorer, the same way the rich are getting richer.

    Your favorite creator would always have your attention first mostly when your focus has been taken from him, it is the same way when he successfully has this that you fill his pockets with your little penny through attending his concerts to watch him perform and also connect with the music: also by streaming his art.

    Meanwhile, these same poor masses feel so entitled that their favorite acts owe them their voice to break free from the plights Nigeria offers them incessantly, well, it’s true they don’t owe you their voice either.

    However, they might still help you when they are moved to and not when you want them to. While your attention is all they want from you, it is how the Nigerian music landscape works.

    “The rich get richer and the poor would always get poorer”.

  • I won’t react to Shatta Wale rant – Olamide

    I won’t react to Shatta Wale rant – Olamide

    Popular rapper, Olamide Adedeji a.k.a Baddo has stated why he won’t react to Shatta Wale’s rant.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the embattled Ghanaian artiste had blasted Nigerian tweeps on Monday morning, telling them to be grateful to Ghana for supporting Nigerian artistes.

    The rant began on Sunday where the rapper threw shades on Nigerian artistes after selling out a Ghanaian stadium.

    Referring to that, the rapper said, “I won’t prove any point of filing a particular place to make me a big star. That’s what you people see as stardom.

    “You don’t even have dancehall artistes. Come to Ghana – we have varieties ,from banku to fried rice and you own indomie. We have all.”

    His rant has elicited different reactions from Nigerian entertainers like DJ Big N, Yul Edochie, Akpororo and others.

     

    In a new development a certain fan @Femiwest247 had asked Olamide why he kept mum on the Shatta Wale episode. In his response, Olamide said: “Tell someone how you feel does not hurt as much as saying nothing at all”.