Singer Brandy's Daughter Is All Grown Up (Photo)

Brandy gave birth to her daughter Sy'rai Iman Smith on June 16, 2002, after becoming romantically involved with producer, Robert "Big Bert" Smith. They broke up a year after Sy'rai was born...

TI Writes Open Letter To Donald Trump

American rapper T.I has written an open letter to incoming President Donald Trump. The Atlanta rapper just released the 2nd part of the 3 series letter, the first which was addressed to outgoing President Barack Obama. Read excerpts of the letter below as published by Rolling stone magazine:

“As you transition into your role as the President of the United States, you will undoubtedly be one of the most watched people in the history of the world. So, I can’t help but ask in the midst of our nation’s calamity and discord: What do you want US to see?
“Maybe I should take the time to share what many of US would like you to see. Should it ever at times seem as though WE are against YOU, I assure you it’s a result of YOU defining yourself as the representative for those who are and who always have been against US. The deck has always been stacked against US in this country. With every generation there has been strategic steps taken to oppress, imprison and control US. All we’ve ever wanted was equality and empathy as the historically disenfranchised citizens that we are, in a nation that we’ve contributed to just as much as anyone else who calls America their home.”

Skepta and Rihanna Lead 2017 Brit Awards Nominees (See Full List)

The nominations list for the 2017 edition of the Brit awards has been unveiled with Nigerian born UK rapper Michael Adenuga aka Skepta leading the pack of nominees with 3 nominations to his name. British girl group, Little Mix and Rihanna also have 3 nominations each joining Skepta as the highest nominees for this year’s edition. The above mentioned acts are followed closely by the late singer Sir David Bowie and Drake who have 2 nominations each.

The unveiling for the 2017 Brit awards nominees was aired live on TV for the first time on Saturday 14th January with popular TV personality Emma Willis as host and viewer’s choice winner Rag n Bone performing alongside a few other nominated artistes.

Organizers say the Brit awards showcases the best of British and International music and highlights how important the UK music industry is on a global scale.
Find the full nominations list below…

Nominations for 2017 Brit Awards
British Male Solo Artist
Craig David
David Bowie
Kano
Michael Kiwanuka
Skepta

British Female Solo Artist
Anohni
Ellie Goulding
Emeli Sandé
Lianne La Havas
Nao

British Group
The 1975
Bastille
Biffy Clyro
Little Mix
Radiohead

British Breakthrough Act
Anne-Marie
Blossoms
Rag’n’Bone Man
Skepta
Stormzy

British Single
Alan Walker – Faded
Calum Scott – Dancing On My Own
Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For
Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye
Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Jonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast Car
Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex
Tinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls Like
Zayn – Pillowtalk

Mastercard British Album Of The Year
The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep For You Are Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It
David Bowie – Blackstar
Kano – Made In the Manor
Michael Kiwanuka –  Love & Hate
Skepta – Konnichiwa

British Artist Video Of The Year
Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For
Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye
Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Jonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast Car
Little Mix feat. Sean Paul – Hair
One Direction – History
Tinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls Like
Zayn – Pillowtalk

International Male Solo Artist
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
Drake
Leonard Cohen
The Weeknd

International Female Solo Artist
Beyoncé
Christine and the Queens
Rihanna
Sia
Solange

International Group
A Tribe Called Quest
Drake & Future
Kings of Leon
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Twenty One Pilots

2face Idibia Hosts Warri Billionaire Ayiri Emami In His Lagos Home

Nigerian singer Tuface Idibia hosted Warri billionaire, Chief Ayirimi Emami, at his Lagos home on Tuesday night. Also present at the dinner were comedian Bovi, friends and family members.

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Wizkid Promises Fans 4 Mixtapes In 2017

Wizkid made his fans shout 'Daddy Yo' when he declared he would discharge four mixtapes this year.

The artist arrived Nigeria in December for Christmas furthermore respected the New Year in his homeland. He spent a large portion of 2016 in United States and crosswise over world as he keep on promoting his image globally .

Baba Nla who said 2017 will be one to recollect likewise implied there's a mixtape in progress with previous Mavin star, Wande Coal.

Wizkid was granted Artiste of the Year and Best African Artiste at the 2016 Headies and Soundcity MVP, individually.

Adekunle Gold, Viktoh And Chinko Ekun To Exit YBNL

Viktoh and Chinko Ekun, have all left their record mark, claimed by rapper, Olamide.

An inside source said:-

'Adekunle Gold's agreement with YBNL as of late lapsed,… .He's yet to settle on his agreement reestablishment since he's not prepared to go unaided.'

Another source who talked about the improvement affirmed that in reality Viktoh and Chinko Ekun's agreements, lapsed long back, however they chose to hold it on the down low.

'Much the same as Chinko Ekun, them two (Adekunle and Viktoh) wear comot, yet dem no uproarious am

Adekunle Gold, who was marked in 2014, has dropped hits upon hits under the name. He additionally dropped his presentation collection a couple of months back which went ahead to earn blended surveys.

See The Top 10 Richest Fuji Musicians In Nigeria 2016

 There have been a lot of agitations and speculations among fuji fans as regards to who and who are the Richest Fuji Musicians In Nigeria and this matter has been trending for years.
At this moment, African Olofofo is officially intervening on this matter . This quest is to reveal those Fuji musicians that are the richest in Nigeria today.

We are engaging on this quest because of the controversy about whom the richest Fuji musician in Nigeria is, at the end of this article it would now be clear on whom or who are the richest fuji artistes in Nigeria. Before we go further on this post, we want to take out time to give a precise definition of Fuji Music because it is not possible that everybody knows what fuji music means.

Fuji music is a type of music that encompasses Aro, Afro,Sakara, Apala, juju, gudugudu and high life . Now that we all know what we mean by the word Fuji music , let’s go straight to business of today which is revealing to our fans the richest fuji musicians in Nigeria.

There is a lot of change in Nigeria Music Industry and it no longer shocking that Fuji music has become a “hot cake” in Nigeria today with hordes of artist vecturing into the music genre.
In time past, Fuji music was not accepted by many and because of this fact it was very impossible for it to go viral. But fast farward to 2016, fuji music is now one of the most soughted after music in Nigeria. Resulting from this fact, fuji musicans has been able to make alot of cash from the business putting them among the richest musicians in Nigeria today.

It worthy to note that Fuji music is more dominant in the Western part of the country. The Yorubas listen and dance to Fuji music in any occasion whether its a birthday party, naming or marriage ceremony etc. Fuji music is their kind of song. Fuji musicians are from the Western part of of Nigeria and Yoruba is their dialect.

1. Ayinde Wasiu Mashal – Net Worth | N750 Million

Ayinde Wasiu Mashal popularly known as Kwam 1 and Obaluaye of Fuji. He was born on 3rd of March, 1957 in Lagos Island.
Ayinde Wasiu Mashal has released over 50 albums since he started singing. K1 De Ultimate, has been the most recognizable name in the genre since the mid – to late 1990s and in the late 1990s. Kwam 1 is the current richest Fuji musician in Nigeria, with a total net worth of N750 million.



2. Abass Akande Obesere – Net Worth | N500 Million

Abass Akande Obesere is well known for his radical songs, he is one of the most successful Fuji musician in Nigeria, he started music right from his primary school days. Obesere has released many albums since he started singing such as Asakasa, Omorapala Overthrow, Egungun Be Careful, Obaadan, Mr. Teacher, Effissy etc. Obesere is also a businessman, and have acquired many properties over the years, his net worth is N500 million.

3. Pasuma Wonder – Net Worth | N455 Milllion

Alhaji Pasuma Wonder was just an ordinary Fuji musician before his block buster “Orobokibo” album was released in 1995 and his life never remained the same again.
The “Orobokibo” has become a popular slang in the western part of Nigeria, Pasuma has properties worth millions of naira.

4. Saheed Osupa – Net Worth | N450 Million

King Saheed Osupa is a native of Ibadan, Oyo state, he started singing in 1983 and has released over 20 albums. He is the only musician that released four in one albums in Nigeria.
Saheed Osupa performs in more than ten shows in a week, he has made a lot of money and name for himself as a Fuji musician in Nigeria and his net worth is N450 million.

5. Adewale Ayuba – Net Worth | N400 Million

Adewale Ayuba is among the few Educated Fuji Musician in Nigeria. The Bonsue Fuji act was among the first set of Glo Ambassador unveiled many years back.
His style of Fuji is Unique and Distinctive among the rest. The Hotelier is no doubt one of the Richest Fui Musicians in Nigeria.

6. Sule Alao Malaika – Net Worth | N300 Million

Sule Alao Malaika, known as Malaika as his stage name, he has performed in numerous countries such as Canada, Malaysia, Ireland, Wales, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Libya and so on.
Malaika is a talented Fuji musician that is loved by many he recently completed his multi million house in Ajah, Lagos state, he is one of the richest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

7. Shefiu Alao – Net Worth | N200 Million

Shefiu Alao is the king of Ogun State with his ‘musical palace’ situated in the heart of Abeokuta.
Love or it or hate it, this list can’t be complete without the inclusion of the fuji singer. He sings good songs and majority of Yoruba’s prefers him to other Fuji musicians because of the quality of his songs.

8. Muri Thunder – Net Worth | N100 Million

Several years ago, Muri Thunder rose from the Ajegunle/Amukoko slums to become a respected fuji artiste.

At a young age, Muri appealed to a much older audience as he consistently maintained that he took cues from the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.

He has remained consistent in his game doing as much as he can to remain relevant and just like a few others on this list, he shares a considerable fan base with other fuji acts.


9. Taiye Currency – Net Worth | N85 Million

Currently, the most successful and popular fuji act in Oyo State with an impressive fan base in Ibadan, Taiye Currency joins the list as one of the leading and popular fuji artistes in recent time.
For over a decade, Taiye has held down his Ibadan base and remains committed to giving the large fan base in Oyo State quality fuji music.

10. Remi Aluko – Net Worth | N55 Million

This is one man who – as a Christian – has made a name for himself as one of the leading fuji stars around.

Remi Aluko‘s songs aren’t only the best you can get around, and he also has interestingly amazing following. He’s well known as Ajela.
He’s fond of giving a fuji touch to several hip hop tunes, but he appeals to a large audience that are mostly transporters or conductors.