Cobhams, 9ice, Waje, Omawumi and others set for Lagos Jazz Series

The organizers of the Nigeria Jazz concert are warming up for the 2012 edition of the Lagos Jazz Series slated to hold at Oriental Hotel, the Muri Okunola Park and the Federal Palace Hotel on different dates starting from Friday, November 16- Sunday, November 18, 2012.
The show which is in its third edition will feature Nigerian acts likes Burna Boy, 9ice, Omawumi, Waje, Cobhams Asuquo, and  Becca from Ghana.
The show will be headlined by international jazz acts like Bob James, Roy Hargrove, Nathan East, Lura among others.

The Jazz series which is one of the biggest Jazz music festivals in Nigeria is organized annually by the Lagos Jazz Series Group founded by Oti Bazunu in 2010.

It’s back to the White House as Obama wins 2012 President elections!

Four more years…That’s how the first black US president announced his victory, winning to stay in the White house for a second term.

President Barack Obama has defeated Governor Mitt Romney and won himself a second term Tuesday, November 6, 2012 after what has been described as ‘a bitter and historically expensive race’.

Obama is reported to have beat Romney after nabbing the crucial state of Ohio. It was however a tight race as Republican candidate Mitt Romney brought on a fierce challenge. Obama made a great head start with a 265 win in the states of Iowa and New Hampshire, leaving Romney behind with a 191 votes.

Obama hit the electoral point of 274 with Romney at 201, automatically making him the elected president. Ohio has a great history for Republicans as no republican president has ever won presidency without winning ohio.
Romney also failed to win in Wisconsin and Florida regarded as battle states showing that democrats were more preferred. Significantly, Romney lost even in his home state of Massachusetts.

‘We’re all in this together. That’s how we campaigned, and that’s who we are. Thank you. This happened because of you. Thank you’, Obama thanked those who voted via micro-blogging site Twitter.

More than 30 million voters cast early ballots in nearly three dozen states.

Ayuba denies being assaulted by MOPOL officers

Fuji maestro Adewale Ayuba has denied the reports saying he was assaulted by some members of the Mobile Police unit (MOPOL) last week in Ibadan.

Ayuba, who  was billed to perform at the final burial ceremony of Pa Olatubosun Mainde in Ibadan, arrived at the venue of the event later than expected.

There were unconfirmed reports claiming when Ayuba stepped into the venue, he was apprehended by the officers and assaulted until guests pleaded on his behalf.

But the ‘Bonsue Fuji’ star who is one of the directors on the board of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) the news of the alleged MOPOL assault came as a shock. According to him, nothing of such happened.

‘I was surprised to read in some newspapers and on some internet blog sites that I was beaten at an event in Ibadan. That is a lie. It will be unthinkable for anyone to order that an artiste be beaten just because he didn’t come for an event on time. Even though I have apologized to my clients over the issue, let me state my unreserved apology once again. The fault was not mine but there is no point over flogging the issues any longer’, Ayuba said.

He then went on to give his own account of what happened:

‘I was caught up in the traffic like so many other Nigerians on that fateful day. I left my house about 7 am in the morning for the event that was to start by 3pm on the same. By calculations, I should be in Ibadan by 9am, but alas! The road was blocked. Apparently a trailer had fallen and blocked the entire road, making it impossible for any car to pass. The relevant agencies obviously had no answers and Nigerians like me were held in that traffic for hours on end. At some point, I alighted from the car and had to take a motorcycle (Okada) just so that I meet up. Once again let me state categorically that I was not beaten by anyone, not by area boys or any police officer’.

Ayuba also debunked the rumour that he was performing at another show which made him late and thanked MC-comedian Gbenga Adeyinka for his open-handedness in controlling the ‘tensed situation’ before and after his event.

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Eva dropped from Trybe Records

It official.SHOKISHOMBOLO can authoritatively tell you that the contract between rapper Eva Alordiah and popular record label Trybe Records has been dissolved.

The news was made known by the management of Trybe Records in a statement exclusively released to SHOKISHOMBOLO. It reads:

‘Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her recording contract effective immediately. Trybe Records’ vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and releasing quality music. Unfortunately, over the past 5 months Eva’s vision has not aligned with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate.

We wish Eva the best in her future endeavors and plan on continuing towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond‘.

SHOKISHOMBOLO investigations however reveal that the label is being modest with the statement. Inside sources told us Eva had since her signing in June been more than a handful to manage and/or coordinate with, demanding for more than what she was offered at all times and that the label was basically ‘tired of her antics’.

‘She never fit in from the start, always trying to stand out from the rest. She was always asking for more even when eLDee and co gave her an almost perfect platform to blow up‘, a friend close to the rapper tells us.

Eva might look like a rookie but some would tell you she does has a bit of history in the entertainment world. Right before her footling prominence and hook up with Trybe, she had worked with a few other managers-promoters.

Eva’s name was first heard while working with rapper M.I on his debut album, after a bit of running, she hooked up with former COOL FM OAP BooBoo who worked as her manager along with Obinna Agwu. Problems prevailed and they call it quits.

Eva also met up with PXC director MEX who tried signing her to his budding label but both parties fell out after she was allegedly ‘always rude’ to him, according to those familiar with their relationship.

P-Square's Paul Okoye's Girlfriend, Anita, Pregnant

shokishombolo.blospot.com can authoritatively confirm that one half P-Square music group, Paul Okoye's girlfriend, Anita, is pregnant. This was confirmed to shokishombolo.blogspot.com by a close source to the multiple-award winning music group member.

Just recently, the girlfriend of the other half of the group, Peter, Lola Omotayo, was pregnant for the second child for Peter.

Before now, the love life of Paul has been kept secret from the media and the general public.

Exclusive: K-Solo Proposes To Ex-Girlfriend, Bimbo**Plans Secret Wedding With Her Soon

Solomon Oyeniyi better known as K-Solo has officially proposed to his long time ex-girlfriend, Bimbo Timson. The top music producer, who has worked with top music artistes like Paul Play Dairo, Timaya, 2Shotz and many others, proposed to Bimbo last night at a fun spot in Ikeja, Lagos.

K-Solo took Bimbo to Yellow Chilli, G.R.A., Ikeja Lagos to officially engage her. The two lovebirds, according to what sources close to them revealed to Shokishombolo, were all over each other as they spent ample time with each other. The marriage proposal was done in the presence of some industry friends who attended it.

Meanwhile, Shokishombolo also confirmed that K-Solo is planning to secretly get married to Bimbo very soon at an undisclosed date. K-Solo dated Bimbo for seven years before they parted ways in 2011 after the music producer cum singer met Kike in 2011. News of their comeback has been on for few days now until K-Solo officially proposed to Bimbo last night.

Wande Coal Floats 'Black Diamond' Music Label

There are reports that Mavin Records artiste, Wande Coal is set to set up his own record label called 'Black Diamond'. The label already has two recording artistes signed to the music label.

To start up serious business, 'Black Diamond' will release some set of singles to the Nigerian music market in 2013. Wande Coal's manager, Abbey Nana will be the official manager for the label.

Wande Coal used to be with Mohits Records until he pitched tent with Don Jazzy's Mavin Records after D'Banj and Don Jazzy parted ways in early 2012.