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  • COVID-19: I have lost money, shows, endorsement deals- Seyi Shay laments

    COVID-19: I have lost money, shows, endorsement deals- Seyi Shay laments

    Sensational singer, Seyi Shay has opened up about how the lockdown affects her as an artiste.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered a lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Buhari gave the order in a nationwide broadcast.

    ”Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020,” he said.

     

    Though the lockdown has been able to help curb the spread of coronavirus, it has affected different sectors of the Nigerian economy.

    Lamenting over her loss, Seyi Shay wrote on Twitter:” No one wants to talk about it, but me i go talk am ooo! This is real inside life. This sucks!! Plenty work and gigs locally and internationally CANCELLED! God when ?

    I don’t even wanna talk about how much money ive lost cos of this global lockdown

    Shows, endorsements, deals!!!! I pray The Almighty restores EVERYTHING that my fellow artistes and YOU have lost”.

     

  • I am going for everything I deserve- Seyi Shay

    I am going for everything I deserve- Seyi Shay

    Seyi Shay is still on top of her game as she continues to endear more and more fans to herself. However with her recent statement, it looks like the svelte diva with a melodious voice, isn’t satisfied with her achievements.

    There has been a perceived rivalry between Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay. Though Tiwa Savage seem to be getting most of the accolades and attention, Seyi has refused to be deterred.

    In an interview, Seyi Shay had stated that she isn’t in competition with anyone, adding that a competitive mind isn’t a creative mind.

     

    Many fans of the ‘Yolo’ singer were shocked when she took to her Instagram page saying:”I am going for everything I deserve”. Music pundits infer that the statement may be a subtle jab thrown at Tiwa Savage, who has been the cynosure of all eyes amongst the female artistes in 2019.

     

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    Her statement has sparked various reactions from her fans on social media.

    A certain fan wrote:” What exactly does she deserve? Everyone thinks they deserve something from someone, I wonder where she goes with that attitude”

    Another stated:” If you like bend like crayfish. If you keep pulling other women down you won’t get nada”.

     

     

     

  • Stop condemning yourselves- Tonto Dikeh slams women over #Fvckyouchallenge

    Stop condemning yourselves- Tonto Dikeh slams women over #Fvckyouchallenge

    Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh has condemned female artistes who threw shades at one another in their own versions of the Kizz Daniel #Fvckyouchallenge.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the duo of Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani slammed Tiwa Savage in their respective covers of the #Fvckyouchallenge.

    Seyi Shay crooned:”You know I’m not Savage, I pay my bills.”

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    In the same vein, Kimani threw jabs at Tiwa Savage. According to her: ”You can block me from a show, but you can block his blessings, we all know you are selling ‘Pvssy’ and It’s so depressing”

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    Reacting over the shades thrown at Tiwa Savage, Tonto Dikeh wrote on Instagram: ”Women, you are your own worst enemy. Hard girls, hard girls, small prick we don start to fight each other!! I truly should be a man in my next life #Disgusted #What do I know I am. here fighting my own battles”.

     

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  • I sought permission from Lagbaja before using part of his song- Seyi Shay

    I sought permission from Lagbaja before using part of his song- Seyi Shay

    Svelte songstress, Seyi Shay was recently slammed over using the lyrics of veteran musician, Bisade Ologunde, aka Lagbaja’s song, Konko Below, in her recent track, Ko Ma Roll, featuring a Tanzanian artiste, Harmonize.

    Debunking claims that her action might result into a legal tussle, Seyi Shay said she got permission from the ‘Africano’ singer.

    “I am very aware that a part of my song, Ko Ma Roll, sounds like Lagbaja’s Konko Below. I decided to use the words, konko below, because they are catchy. I don’t think Lagbaja will accuse me of intellectual theft because we did the right thing. I explained to him and his team before I released the song.”

    “If people are accusing me of using Lagbaja’s lyrics, it is great because that is what I did. It was strategic and there was a reason for it. Lagbaja is like a father, as he has been in the industry for many years. I consider it an honour to be given permission to use a part of his song.

    “I have never met Lagbaja but I love his music. Whenever I meet him, I will try to see his real face, she told Punch.

  • There is a lot of unhealthy competition in the music industry- Seyi Shay

    There is a lot of unhealthy competition in the music industry- Seyi Shay

    For years, Nigerian songstress Seyi Shay has brought smiles to the faces of her teeming fans. The ‘Gimme Love’ singer has won awards, headline shows and released hit songs.

     

    However, the singer who relocated from London to Lagos over six years ago has said there is a lot of competition in the music industry.She made this known in a chat with Pulseng.

     

    “There is a lot of competition in the industry, healthy and unhealthy. There are some people that do not want…you know…how do I put this in a very nice way, there are some people that want other people talents to outshine them. So in an industry that is very competitive, you are always going to get the whole knocking, blocking, stopping…do you understand? Those things are there in the industry, especially in my industry. Sometimes it’s also about the team you have around you.

     

    “So as I said, I have been out here for about six years and I have a couple of good managers and a couple of not so good managers but anytime you make one mistake, it kind of sets you back a little bit and that’s a problem. And I just feel like generally, timing is everything and it’s my time now. I just feel that there is a time and a season and even if the world says no and God says yes, then that is it. I’m ready now… I feel like if things had happened then, some people won’t be able to handle it and maybe even me”.

     

    Speaking further, the singer whose EP ‘Electric Package’ is making waves across the country said she is personally fulfilled because everything she has put out there has been new and fresh.

     

    “But I personally feel fulfilled because everything I have put out or release has been new and fresh…do you understand? And I’m really proud of myself for that. What happens tomorrow, next week, next year, where I go next, I really can’t say for now. All I know is that my team is stronger, I feel more positive, happier, much more sure of myself. For once I know the potential of everything I plan for 2019 happening is more sure…do you understand? As opposed to before when I was just shooting in the dark. Because being an independent artist and not having the team and the numbers and…you know…some people are in camps that have a super producer, super this or super that, it’s just me. Seyi Shay is just me and my guys and now Acetune. Its never been easy but I have enjoyed the ride,” she said.

     

  • I am good at criticizing myself- Seyi Shay declares

    I am good at criticizing myself- Seyi Shay declares

    Any musician who desires to go far must be able to take criticism. ‘Yolo’ crooner, Seyi Shay reiterated this during an interview with Hip TV.

    The svelte and sassy singer said she criticizes herself, trying to picture herself in the shoes of her fans.

    Hear her: “I feel like one of my biggest strength is my video creativity. I am always part of the process, from creativity to editing. I edit like all my videos because I like to look at the videos as a viewer, even my music,” she said.

    “And I have just been blessed enough to work with directors that let me edit, because I feel like there is a way I want to be portrayed too, and I am pretty good at criticizing myself.Like if something looks fake or wack, I will be the first to tell you that looks wack. So one of my biggest strength is definitely my video making quality.”

    Speaking further, the vocalist noted that whenever things don’t go as planned during a performance, a true professional should be able to carry on.

    “Sometimes we forget the lyrics, dance routine, sometimes things to don’t go according to plan but I feel like the show must go an all the time, and the sign of a true professional is to carry on performing even when things are falling apart around you.

    “Even if the music cuts out or the mic cuts out, I tend to just sing acapella at the top of my voice and get the audience or crowd to join me in the lead. That’s a trick I have learnt out of the bag.”

     

     

     

     

  • TNG List: Meet the hottest female artistes of 2018

    TNG List: Meet the hottest female artistes of 2018

    As 2018 comes to an end, we take a look at 5 of the hottest female artistes of 2018, who headlined major gigs, won awards, wowed us with their music and much more.

     

     

    1. Tiwa Savage

    Tiwa Savage would probably make the list of everything related to music in 2018.

     

    From her single ‘Lova Lova’ featuring Duncan Mighty which according to her, is the biggest song of her career to her 2017 song ‘Malo’ which hit over 20 million Youtube views in 2018, she sure has many wins to celebrate in 2018.

    Tiwa won had a sold-out show at the Indigo 02 in London. She also clinched the prestigious MTV Europe Music Awards for ‘ Best African Act’. In addition, her video with Wizkid also trended with massive engagements and YouTube views.

     

     

    2.Seyi Shay

    SEYI SHAY

    Seyi Shay is one of the most consistent music acts in Nigeria.

    She might not be the biggest female act at the moment, but the sonorous songbird’s work ethic and diligence sure makes her irresistible. Seyi co-hosted The Headies this year, appeared in ‘Lara and The Beats’ and also released her EP ‘Electric Package.’

     

    YEMI ALADE
    1. Yemi Alade
    This year, the ‘Johnny’ crooner went on a tour of Europe that saw her and her band hold successful concerts in major cities including selling out the 1,500 capacity Melkweg centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    At the 2018 edition of Essence Street Style Festival held in Brooklyn, Yemi was one of the headlining acts performing alongside Teyana Taylor.

     

     

    1. Simi

    Simi went on to push beyond her limits this year with her sold out concert held in the 800 capacity O2 Academy in London.She landed an acting role in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Mokalik’ and also collaborated with other artistes.Earlier in the year, Simi took home three plaques; album of the year, best R&B single and recording of the year at the 2018 edition of The Headies.

     

     

    TENI
    TENI THE ENTERTAINER

     

     

    5. Tenientertainer

    From being a melodious vocalist with that tomboyish mien, Teni has become more than just a talented singer. She has morphed into a social media sensation. Her groovy song, ‘Askamaya’ currently has over 2m views on YouTube. In addition, ‘Case’ a song she just released in less than two months has already become a street anthem, garnering more than a millon views on YouTube.

  • My bum looks good-Seyi Shay declares

    My bum looks good-Seyi Shay declares

    These days Nigerian songstress, Seyi Shay doesn’t hesitate to flaunt her new found sex appeal on social media.

    The ‘Yolo’ singer’s Instagram page is replete with sensual pictures which she seduces her male fans with.

    Her fans were shocked when the svelte entertainer took to her Instagram page to talk about how good her bum looks.Nobody prompted her, it was something that must have been playing on her mind and she posted it on her Instagram page.

     

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    She wrote:”Voice sounds good, booty looks good, life is my runway.

    Recall that Seyi took to her Instagram page on Thursday, October 4, 2018, where she shared photos from her work out section. Apparently, Seyi Shay has a goal to achieve which includes getting a bigger booty!

     

    “Is it too early for this kind of booty all up in ya face? Then swipe left Well it’s never to late to do squats and work on it!! The booty I want – for free,” she captioned one of the photos.

     

  • How relocating to Nigeria boosted my music career- Seyi Shay

    How relocating to Nigeria boosted my music career- Seyi Shay

    Talented songstress, Seyi Shay has recounted how relocating to Nigeria boosted her music career.
    Seyi made this known in an interview on ‘BBC Africa’s What’s New?’
     
    “Before my mum died some years ago, she said to me: ‘Seyi, this music that you are doing here in London is nice, it’s good but it’s going to be hard for you. Why don’t you go home to Nigeria and do music.
    “I think that’s really where you’re going to become something. And I said: No Mum. What am I going to Nigeria to do?
    “I didn’t really think about doing music in Nigeria at that time, but she was right. I flew out to Nigeria, teamed up with the right, influential people in the music industry.”
     
    The ‘Yolo Yolo’ sensation also stated that Nigerian artistes don’t have to struggle with their identities anymore because the world is on the Afrobeat wave.
    “I just feel like it was just a matter of time before what is happening now with Afrobeats happened.
    “We don’t even have to struggle with our identity anymore because the whole world is on the Afrobeat wave.”
     
    The svelte singer alos noted that she has been tempted to give up on several occasions because it is hard being an independent musician in Nigeria and Africa.
    “I continue to do music, as hard as it is to be an independent musician in Nigeria and Africa.
    “It’s hard. I want to give up so many times especially because it has been so long. When I think about my mum, I can’t give up. And I love it. She was right.
    “The wave is big now and I am part of the people flying the flag for Afrobeats, globally.”
     

  • Seyi Shay seduces fans with gym body

    Seyi Shay seduces fans with gym body

    Nigerian songstress, Seyi Shay has taken to her Instagram page to flaunt her sexy gym photo which has gotten rave reviews so far from her fans.
     
    The beautiful singer took to her Instagram page on Thursday, October 4, 2018, where she shared photos from her work out section. Apparently, Seyi Shay has a goal to achieve which includes getting a bigger bum.
     
    “Is it too early for this kind of booty all up in ya face? Then swipe left Well it’s never to late to do squats and work on it!! The booty I want – for free,” she captioned one of the photos.
     
    Now we don’t need a soothsayer to tell us the secret behind Seyi Shay’s amazing physique.
     
    Just recently, Rukky Sanda took to social media to share some of her bikini pictures.
    Sanda did this on Friday, September 28, 2018.
     
    From the colourful pink background to cute bikini, Rukky Sanda visibly was prepared for this photo shoot.
     
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