We also saw others, who would stop at nothing to make us notice them, even if it took them to go naked, release unforgivable songs or make careless statements.
HipHopWorld magazine brings the memories of everything good, bad and ugly that happened during the year 2013 – from births, engagements, weddings, divorces, controversies to deaths; as well as major events that rocked the year.
Let’s begin on a good note.
1. ENGAGEMENTS AND WEDDINGS
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| 2face Idibia and Annie nearly packed the entire Nigerian entertainers and socialites to Dubai for their wedding. |
African export, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia, proposed to his long time girlfriend and childhood sweetheart Annie Macaulay on the 14th of February, 2012. And on the 8th of March 2013, in what was one of the most elegant celebrity weddings, the couple made their union official in a white wedding that nearly packed the entire Nigerian entertainment industry and countless socialites to Dubai, the venue of the ceremony.
Just before the year wound up, Idibia, who is the owner of Rumors Night Club located at G.R.A Ikeja also opened another branch of the business in Festac – the place he started his music career.
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| Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo on their wedding day |
On Thursday 4th April 2013, Nollywod actress Nse Ikpe-Etim said the “I dos” to her childhood sweetheart, Clifford Sule.
The actress celebrated her traditional wedding in an event rich in culture, as the couple completed the Ibibio marriage rites in Nse’s home state.
BEZ AND BOLATITO LADOJA’S DAUGHTER
On the 1st of May, 2013, Award winning alternative soul singer, Bez Idakula proposed to his long-time love, Bolatito Ladoja, who also happens to be the daughter of the Ex-governor of Oyo state, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
JMARTINS AND NNEZI MBILA
Not many fans of popular artiste, J-Martins knew he would be getting married when he did. But on the 30th of May, 2013, the couple who had their traditional wedding in January 2012 in Abia State, played a fast one on the press when they pulled a secret wedding in Lagos.
The contemporary high-life singer walked down the aisle with his heartthrob, Nnezi Mbila, who is an Abuja-based banker.
The wedding was attended by close friends and family members of the couple.
YEMI SAX AND SHOLA TAYO DUROJAIYE
Back in April 2013, Nigerian saxophonist extraordinaire, Yemi Sax proposed to his long-time girlfriend Shola Tayo Durojaiye with a beautiful love letter.
Fast forward to 12th July 2013 in Lagos, the two love birds said their vows and began a new life as one.
MATSE UWATSE AND EKEMELU BERTRAM NNOLI
Former Nigeria Info OAP Matse Uwatse got married to her long-time fiancée Ekemelu Bertram Nnoli on the 13th of July, 2013. The wedding ceremony was hosted by popular OAPs Freeze and Kaylah…and saw a lot of celebrity guests in attendance.
KATUNG AND RAVEN TAYLOR
Big Brother Nigeria winner and music video director Katung Aduwak proposed to his African-American girlfriend Raven Venice Taylor via Skype on Valentine’s Day in 2012 and made the union formal on the 25th of August 2013 in Chicago where Raven’s family is from.
PETER OKOYE AND LOLA OMOTAYO
On the 6th of August 2013, one of the P-square duo Peter Okoye proposed to the mother of his two children and long-time girlfriend and Baby mama Lola Omotayo.
As a music superstar, Peter did not opt for a regular proposal; he did it in a superstar grand style – a brand new Range Rover Evoque, bouquet of flowers, a hand written sign and an absolutely stunning diamond ring. On the 17th of November 2013, they got married in a beautiful star studded traditional wedding.
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| Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun’s wedding day will keep 2013 in our memories. |
A few months after Peter Okoye Proposed to Lola Omotayo, everyone wondered when his twin brother Paul Okoye would do the same, and on the 18th of September, 2013, he shocked everyone, especially his girlfriend and baby-mama Anita Atokwu- Isama with a proposal. Hopefully their wedding would hold in the early months of 2014.
ANNE NJEMANZE AND SILVER OJIESON
Nollywood actress and ex-wife to Nollywood actor Segun Arinze re-married on the 9th of September, 2013. Three years after her divorce, the Owerri, Imo state-born and her new man exchanged marital vows at her family compound located in Bucknor Estate, Isolo, Lagos.
MATILDA OBASEKI AND ARNOLD MOZIA
Tinsel star actress Matilda Obaseki married her man Arnold Mozia on the 21st of September, 2013 in Benin City in an event that had in attendance a handful of Nollywood stars and Tinsel co-casts.
TIWA SAVAGE AND TEE-BILLZ
Singer Tiwa Savage’s wedding to her manager and best friend Tunji ‘Teebillz’ Balogun, has come and gone, but the memory still lingers.
Those who attended the much talked about wedding haven’t stopped telling the story of the class and caliber of people the couple pulled in and how the venue became a pilgrimage ground of sort. This has left many, both celebrities and fans, who couldn’t attend the wedding at the mercy of their imaginations.
The traditional engagement and reception held in Lekki on Saturday 23rd November 2013.
The White Wedding has been slated for the Maldives Island in February 2014.
DR SID AND SIMI OSOMO
Following Dr Sid’s romantic proposal to his girlfriend Simi Osomo on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Venice, Italy, the couple followed up with a beautiful introduction ceremony filled with A- list celebrities on the 8th of December, 2013.
It is believed that their white wedding will hold sometime in 2014.
DOTUN AND TAIWO OYEBANJO
Few months after Cool FM OAP Dotun Ojuolape proposed to his girlfriend, Taiwo Oyebanjo, (who is Dbanj’s younger sister) in South Africa, the pair solemnized the union on Saturday, 3rd of August, 2013. The traditional wedding took place on July 27, 2013 in Shagamu, Ogun State, Taiwo’s hometown while the white wedding held at Winners Chapel Ogba, Lagos State.
KIM KARDASHIAN AND KANYE WEST
Just when one probably thought this would be another failed relationship, on October 21, 2013, 36-year-old rapper Kanye West popped the question to his girlfriend and baby mama Kim Kardashian, 33, with a 15 Carat Diamond ring worth more than $1.6 million. The controversial rapper rented the whole AT and T baseball court in San Francisco to keep prying eyes from looking in on the special moment. The date to the wedding is yet to be revealed. The couple welcomed their beautiful baby girl North West on June 15, 2013.
KERRY WASHINGTON AND NNAMDI ASOMUGHA
Scandal star Actress Kerry Washington secretly got married to San Francisco 49ers cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha on June 24, 2013 in Blaine County, Idaho, United States. The 32-year-old football player is of Nigeria Descent and recently retired from the NFL. Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha are expecting their 1st child together.
USH BEBE AND AMETE AGBOTAEN
Being closely knitted to your soul mate is always best described as a union decided in heaven and actualized here on earth. On 23rd November 2013, comedian and AY’s crib actor, Ushbebe took his heartthrob Amete Agbotaen to the altar amidst pomp and pageantry. The traditional wedding was held in Benin City, on October 18 2013.
EBEN AND JADHIEL NOVEMBER
When two gospel singers come together, one can only imagine high praise renting the air. This was aptly exuded when two gospel singers Emmanuel ‘’Eben’’ Benjamin and Jahdiel Peter walked down the aisle on the 30th of November 2013. Eben is known for his hit song ‘’Imaranma’’ and Jahdiel is popular for the hit ‘’Heritage’’.
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| OAP Dotun and D’banj’s younger sister Taiwo are flanked by the Koko master and K Switch on their wedding day. |
KELLY ROWLAND AND TIM WITHERSPOON
After trying unstintingly hard to keep their relationship on a hush level, manager Tim Witherspoon and former Destiny Child member Kelly Rowland revealed with elation what has been kept from the world for years. Tim proposed, what was so romantic about it was him popping the question via Skype after staring lovingly into her eyes for a few minutes. On the 19th of December 2013, the pop singer revealed to Queen Latifah on her TV show (The Queen Latifah Show), that he proposed to her while in Bulgaria.
2. BIRTHS
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| Paul Okoye beholds his first child who has already been named Andre |
It seemed that the Okoye twins were closely following each other’s footsteps.
On the 23rd of January, 2013, Lola Omotayo, then fiancée to Peter Okoye of music duo P-Square gave birth to a bouncing baby girl in a San Francisco hospital in the United States of America.
The couple, who already have a son, Cameron, named their newborn baby, Aliona.
PAUL OKOYE AND ANITA ISAMA
As he delicately cradles his new born son, one can’t help but notice the glow and excitement in Paul Okoye’s face as he became a father for the first time.
On the 11th of April, 2013, he welcomed a bouncing baby boy with his girlfriend Anita Isama. The boy who has been named Andre was born in Atlanta, United States.
SEUN KUTI AND GIRLFRIEND YETUNDE
Seun Kuti, youngest son of late Afrobeat maestro Fela Kuti, recently joined in the joy of being called a father, when he and dancer girlfriend Yetunde Ademuluyi welcomed a baby girl in a UK hospital on the 14th of December, 2013. It is still uncertain if the afro beat musician will take his girlfriend to the altar, as he doesn’t believe in marriage.
JULIUS AGWU AND WIFE IBIERE
One of Nigeria‘s respected comedians Julius Agwu who got married to his heartthrob Ibiere Belema Mayclayton few years ago, is a strong force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The seasoned comedian and wife gave their little girl a brother on the 27th of October 2013. They had their first child Zahra in 2009.
NAETO C
Rapper Naetochukwu ‘Naeto C’ Chikwe and heartthrob Nicole got married in July 2012 and on the 25th of March 2013; joy pervaded the atmosphere in the Chikwe household as a Naeto C’s first child arrived. The baby was born in Washington DC hospital.
BOVI AND CHRISTABEL
Known to host some of the biggest shows in Nigeria, considering his impeccable delivery at showcasing the art, Bovi Ugboma won’t be left out of those who had a fair share of babies this year. Bovi and Christabel’s second child was delivered on the 25th of September, 2013 in the United States.
OBY EDOZIEN AND ALEX O
Even after it was revealed to the world that these two were dating and heading to the altar, a lot of people found it hard to put together what the connection was. Thus it came as a shock to many when they got married in 2011. Nollywood actress Oby Edozien and renowned musician Alex Okirigwe popularly known as Alex O welcomed a baby boy on September 22, 2013. He looks so much like his father.
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| Seun Kuti and girlfriend Yetunde welcome baby girl in 2013 |
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2009, Gloria Chukwu married her beau Uchechi Umunna in 2011. The ex -beauty queen welcomed a beautiful baby girl on May 22, 2013 in the US where she resides with her husband.
3. ENDORSEMENT DEALS
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| 2013 is a big year for Iyanya. He got three huge endorsement deals. |
Online companies weren’t left out, as Jobberman signed Nollywood actress Funke Akindele while koga followed suit by signing Singer Omawunmi. Funke Akindele also got another deal with Mouka foam.
In July 2013, indigenous rapper, Olamide also reportedly signed a multimillion naira endorsement deal with Alcoholic drink Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, making him the first Nigerian ambassador for the alcoholic beverage.
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| Globacom packed them in bulk as usual. |
‘Limpopo’ star KCEE was also a beneficiary of MTN’s endorsement jamboree, while Hafeez Oyetoro popularly known as Saka made a dramatic move from Etisalat, where he was an ambassador, to the to the MTN brand – the veteran actor apparently couldn’t resist the N25 million cheque MTN offered him.
Olamide, Ice Prince and Seyi Shay however were consolations to the Etisalat brand, after Saka’s gallantry exit. The three of them were signed as the company’s ambassadors in 2013.
Made Men Music Group’s recording artiste Iyanya has a lot of be thankful for in 2013. He landed three huge endorsement deals in the year – with Zinox Technologies Limited for N56million and Solo Mobile for N35million. Phyno wasn’t the ‘man of the year’ 2013, Iyanya was.
CONTROVERSIES
Jim Iyke’s controversial deliverance at TB Joshua’s Synagogue of All Nations
JIM IYKE
When videos and pictures showing talented actor, Jim Iyke undergoing deliverance at Synagogue Church of All Nations surfaced online, a viral reaction followed immediately, with many berating the actor and calling him demeaning names on social media. In response to the negative reactions from fans and other celebrities that condemned his move, Jim Iyke tweeted “Celebs wake on wet pillows with fat accounts, behind Versace shades. It’s beautiful, that’s the least I can say. Nothing else truly matters [to me now]. Absolutely nothing! God liveth whether you’re a believer or not.’’ The controversial deliverance is still a subject that drives conversations till date.
TONTO DIKEH
Actress Tonto Dikeh is one of Nollywood’s queens of controversies and she knows. Dikeh, whose foray into music has been under attack, as many believe it’s a joke and laughable. One of her notable flops in 2013 was when she attempted to perform at Iyanya’s London Concert on the 9th of June, and fell, with her boobs popping out of her Tube dress. Miss Dikeh was obviously drunk or high on some strong substances, as she stagger-walked and talked apologetically when she was called on stage.
Tonto Dikeh’s epic fall on stage at Iyanya’s concert in London
DORIS SIMEON
It has been one controversy or the other since actress Doris Simeon and her estranged husband Daniel Ademinokan’s failed marriage in 2011. From the speculations that Stella Damasus has been warming Daniel’s bed regularly to the fight over the custody of Doris and Daniel’s child.
As Daniel and Damasus have been reported to be living together in the United States, Doris Simeon and Daniel have been trading hot words in the media in the past months. The actress is claiming he’s denying her of seeing her son while Daniel claims he has volunteered to be sponsoring Doris’ trip to the US to visit her son periodically. It’s the end of 2013, and the drama hasn’t stopped.
BEVERLY OSU
BBA The Chase housemate and Video vixen Beverly Osu, who recently clinched an endorsement deal with prestige cosmetics, generated major controversy when video footage of her and South African housemate Angelo making out during the show hit the internet. Although, both parties have denied having sex, the public however didn’t have any of that.
MAHEEDA
The name Maheeda still start ringing a bell in the Nigerian entertainment circle until she started posting her bare-body pictures on the internet. The supposed gospel singer didn’t deny that she wanted attention. She is an attention seeker, she knows it and she got a lot of that 2013. When it became apparent that Maheeda, who’s married with a child, was unrepentant, film producer Charles Novia described her on social media as someone suffering from bio-polarism.
Wande Coal and Don Jazzy were not best of friends in the outgoing year.
PAUL OKOYE
One of the P-square duo, Paul Okoye was not left out of scandals this year. A 19-year-old woman Elshama Benson Igbanoi had claimed that the pop star was the father of her baby boy who was delivered in a London Hospital (Queens Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital in London) four days before Paul’s girlfriend Anita gave birth to another baby boy in the US. Okoye denied the paternity of the boy, claiming his legitimate child is the one Anita had. The controversial baby has since been named Michelle Paul Okoye by Elshama’s family.
BRYMO AND CHOCOLATE CITY
Former Chocolate city signee Ashimi Olawale known as Brymo controversially ended his relationship Chocolate City Group, the label under which he became famous, alleging that Chocolate City failed to fulfil its obligations. The label disagreed with Brymo’s stance, which necessitated the company to institute a lawsuit against the singer, claiming he still has a valid contract with the Audu Maikori-led label. The still court is far from over as the case is still ongoing.
WANDE COAL AND DON JAZZY
It all began when former Mavin records artiste and singer Wande Coal released a song titled ‘Baby face’ under his Black Diamond label. He was slammed on Twitter by former label boss Don Jazzy who claimed that he’s the originator of the song ‘Babyface’ and accused Wande of stealing the song. “How long will I continue to sweat and some people will choose to steal from me? That I am nice and easy going doesn’t mean you should disrespect me,” Don Jazzy tweeted – to which the ‘Rotate’ star responded, telling him to have at least called or sent an email rather than a public Tweet.
Before parting ways, Wande Coal had formed a strong bond with producer Don Jazzy shortly after label Mo’ Hits Records closed shop. The singer in an interview explained that all is well between him and Don Jazzy. He stated; ‘Hopefully, if I see Don Jazzy, I’ll go and hug him. We’re still going to work together’. We hope 2014 will quench all bitterness in their circle.
Burna Boy performing on stage in underwear at the 2013 Felaberation.
BURNA BOY AND THE UK BAN
Former Aristokrat recording act Burna Boy, who is fast gaining grounds in the Nigerian Music industry, was reported to have been arrested and jailed by the London police in 2010, for being part of a gang that stabbed someone to death. He was said to have been released after 11 months and given two months of parole and community service on the grounds of being of ‘good behaviour’ but the singer returned to Nigeria. And in an attempt to return to the UK, he was arrested and deported to Nigeria.
The singer’s past which was revealed early December, 2013 got him upset as he denied it. He noted that Globacom, who he’s their ambassador, called him for questioning over the report. In a matter of minutes the report went viral on the internet, but Burna boy insisted that he wasn’t part of any killer gang and wasn’t deported from the UK. Burna also received backlash from Seun Kuti for performing on stage with just his underpants at the 2013 Felaberation. Seun claimed Fela never performed on stage in underwear.
NEW CARS
Wizkid buys another Porshe automobile two weeks after the first one crashed. ‘Star boy tins’
WIZKID
The early part of the year brought smiles to the face of ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ singer Wizkid as he replaced his damaged 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, following an accident, with a brand new one two weeks after the first one crashed. The automobile is worth about N15 million.
IYANYA
Earlier this year, Iyanya, who has been smiling to the bank since his ‘Kukere’ single became a monster hit, acquired a 2012 N32.8 million Aston Martin DB9 automobile. Few months later, Iyanya and his manager Ubi Franklin purchased a 2012 E350 Mercedez Benz and an Infinity SUV respectively. That wasn’t all, Iyanya crowned it with a brand new 2013 Range Rover Sports near tye end of the year.
KCEE
Limpopo singer KCEE who has airwaves buzzing and fans dancing to his latest hit song ‘Pullover’ flaunted his newly acquired luxurious automobiles on social media on different occasions in 2013. It was first a Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 (both 2013 models) in July 2013, and three months later added a 2013 Bentley to his garage. Although reports in some quarters say the machines may belong to his Oil-mogul brother E Money, it’s all hearsay after all. KCEE lived a roller-coasting life in 2013. He lived up to his celebrity status and doesn’t look like that would change in 2014 – money speaking and good times rolling.
D’PRINCE
He is one of Mavin records artiste and younger brother to the label owner Don Jazzy. D’Prince had an early Christmas as he bought a brand new Silver Metallic Colour Mercedes Benz CLS class this month.
SEAN TIZZLE
In February 2013, he invaded the music scene with a hit single ‘Sho Lee’ produced by D’tunes. Singer Sean Tizzle has gained acceptance by music lovers and after eight months on Difference Entertainmentimprint, he acquired a monochrome 2014 Chevrolet RS Camaro V8 (with bold stripes through the middle). It didn’t end there as he also won the Next Rated award at The Headies 2013 which came with a brand new Hyundai ix 35 SUV jeep.
D’TUNES
Top music producer D’tunes known for dishing out hit songs such as Iyanya’s ‘Kukere’, ‘Your waist’, ‘Flavour’ and Sean Tizzle’s ‘Sho lee’ also got himself an attractive car this year, a Porsche Plantinum Panamera worth N22million.
Money speaking, KCEE is a baller!
OJB JEZREEL
Ace music producer OJB Jezreel who suffered a failed kidney that necessitated him to travel to India for a kidney transplant, is not left out of new car owners in 2013. Upon his return to the country after a successful transplant, a Good Samaritan added to his joy by first paying N6million into his account for a reconstruction of his Surulere duplex and then a gift of a White Land Rover Jeep.
DIVORCE/SEPARATION
Comedienne Princess’ marriage unfortunately crashed in 2013, less than one year after her wedding.
COMEDIENNE PRINCESS AND HUBBY
On the 8th of May 2013, Popular comedienne Princess Oluwadamilola Adekoya tied the knots with her lover Adeshola Jeremaiah in a ceremony that had the first lady of Lagos state Dame Abimbola Fashola and other celebrities in attendance. Seven months down the line, the comedienne Princess confirmed that her marriage was over after much struggle to keep it.
FUNKE AKINDELE
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele didn’t get it so good with marriage in 2013 as her less-than-one-year-old marriage to her estranged husband Kehinde ‘Almaroof’ Oloyede crashed.
According to a statement released by Funke’s management on the 19th of July, 2013, she confirmed her separation from Kehinde Oloyede.
Meanwhile, on 15th of July, 2013, Akindele’s former husband had announced that the marriage was over, claiming Funke was the greatest mistake he ever made.
CHIKA IKE
Unlike others, actress Chika Ike was happy to announce that her divorce was finalised in 2013. There had been speculations that her marriage crashed because ‘she was not a loyal wife’ and that ‘she married for money,’ but she denied it and cited domestic violence as the major reason for her marriage crash.
EVENTS
Olamide led the pack of winners at The Headies 2013
THE HEADIES 2013
The 8th edition of The Headies Awards, tagged ‘Save the Best for Last’ closed this year’s activities with the best awards show in 2013.
The annual event, which celebrates urbane music and hip-hop culture in Africa, held on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. It was hosted by sensational singer, Tiwa Savage and afro-pop artiste, Dr SID. This year’s nominations proved to have the tightest competition so far with a selection of the hottest artistes in the Nigerian music scene battling for “The Headies”.
GLO SLIDE AND BOUNCE
As a strategic plan to attract more youths across the country, Glo held its ‘glo slide and bounce’ tour which took place in 8 major cities in Nigeria. The tour set off at This Day Dome, Abuja, on the 22nd of June and moved to Benin on the 29th of June before heading down to Ibadan on the 6th of July, Enugu on the 13th, Port Harcourt and Calabar on the 20th and 27th of July respectively. Glo Ambassadors M.I, Flavour, Waje, Omawunmi, Burna Boy, Lynxx, Bez, Chee and Naeto C were all in attendance. The concert was hosted by popular comedians Basket Mouth, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st and Okey Bakassi.
JOHNNIE WALKER STEP TO VIP
The Johnnie Walker event which held on Saturday 30th November 2013 was packed with music and racing, Johnnie Walker brought top Racer, Mika Hakkinen for a ride alongside Nigerian-US Rapper Wale who gave an amazing performance with Seyi Shay at the after party event.
FELABERATION
Felaberation is an annual festival of music and arts commemorating the life and times of the late Afrobeat Fela Anikulapo Kuti. For 2013, it was a six-day event which had international personalities in attendance one of which was Ky-mani Marley, son of late reggae legend Bob Marley.
COLOURFUL WORLD OF MORE
One of the highly hyped events of 2013, Guinness Colorful world of more held on the 3rd of November 2013 at Eko hotel and suites Victoria Island, Lagos. Virtually all the big names in the music industry graced the event from Wizkid, Psquare, Dbanj, Chidinma, Tiwa Savage,Olamide, Phyno to mention but a few…
CORPORATE ELITE
On Sunday Dec 1st 2013, the 7th edition of the Corporate Elite was also held at the convention Centre Victoria Island, Lagos in all its glitz and glamour. MTN has been sponsoring the show since its inception about seven years ago. It had in attendance international acts such as Awilo Logomba, Billy Ocean, Maxxi Priest and others.
BUTTER SCOTCH
On the 9th of November 2013, the convention centre Eko Hotel and suites played host to an alluring array of award-winning local and international performers as well as distinguished personalities from all walks of life for an evening with Butter Scotch. Butterscotch Evenings are a series of carefully choreographed exquisite world class entertainment. They are specially designed with the top echelons of the Nigerian business, corporate and political worlds in mind. The ultimate aim of these evenings is to create for the guest, a shining memory reinforcing the fact that he is deserving of an aspirational lifestyle.
HENESSY ARTISTRY
The Hennessy Artistry finale took place on Saturday the 19th of October 2013 at the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria island. The event which was headlined by Dbanj witnessed performers like 2face, Burna boy, Seyi Shay, Chidinma, Phyno, Wande Coal, May D, Naeto C and Kay Switch.
Guiness Colourful World of More concert was one of the biggest events that held in 2013
FIRE OF ZAMANI CONCERT (FOZ)
Nigerian Hip hop artiste and Chocolate City signee Ice prince held his much anticipated album concert on June 23, 2013 which recorded a huge success despite a few impediments. There were performances from UK rapper Chip, Olamide, Sunny Neji, Young L, Ruby and a few others. US rapper Wale was billed to perform at the show but was absent owing to the fact that the event promoters failed to pay for his tickets on time – an announcement the Rapper made on his twitter handle.
Others absent were Burna Boy who was in South Africa and also Dj Edu. Guests included a host of celebrities from Dele Momodu, Don Jazzy, D’banj, Ikechukwu, Dr.SID, Waje, Dammy Krane, Tunde Ednut, Rita Dominic and many more.
HIT SONGS
Hardly would anybody rate Banky W’s songs below average….
YES/NO – BANKY W
Not only did the Cobhams-produced song ‘Yes/No’ performed by Banky W turn out to be his biggest hit tune from his R&B W album, the mid-tempo R n B tune got him millions of wedding performances around the country. This was a big song for lovers in 2013.
WIZKID – CARO
Wizkid is one artiste who has conquered Nigeria’s music industry since his emergence in the music scene as he is known to churn out hit after hit. In 2013, the EME signee and CEO of Star boy entertainment released hits like “Caro” and “Jaiye Jaiye” off his sophomore album. “Jaiye Jaiye” was produced by the incomparable Sarz and graced with a feature by the legendary Femi Kuti.
SHO LEE – SEAN TIZZLE
Sean Tizzle’s ‘Sholee’ is one of the songs that blessed the music scene in 2013. In less than 7 months, Sean Tizzle has carved a niche for himself and is enjoying the goodies that comes with it. He is signed to Difference entertainment owned by D’Tunes, the producer and creative mind behind Iyanya’s “Kukere”, “your waist”, “Flavour”.
LIMPOPO – KCEE
After the split from his boy band mate Presh, KCEE has since released some singles but with Limpopo he scored a big hit. Limpopo was a song that resonated quite like a national anthem in 2013. So we’re hoping this is only the beginning for this five star Music artiste. Limpopo was produced by Del B.
DUROSOKE – OLAMIDE
In an industry dominated by pop music, it’s quite rare to see a rapper deliver the biggest club songs especially an indigenous one. So it’s safe to say that Olamide is a compelling force to be reckoned with in the Rap scene. He released hits like “Durosoke”, “Yemi my lover” with the ingenious producer Pheelz behind the drums.
IYANYA FEAT WIZKID – SEXY MAMA
This is what you get from two Pop giants who decided to talk about African women on a D’Tunes produced track. The great thing about the song is the way Iyanya and Wizkid’s verses were weaved into each other. The song is so pacy, you’d have to hit the repeat button at least twice to have a full dose.
EMINADO – TIWA SAVAGE
Tiwa Savage is multi talented as a singer, actress, performer and an MC. 2013 would undoubtedly be described as a busy and rewarding year for this sultry singer. Off her debut album “Once upon a time” Mavin’s 1st lady released the smashing hit, “Eminado”. The song was produced by the Mavin records CEO, Don jazzy.
ADA ADA – FLAVOUR
We won’t deny, we all had the fantasy of getting married when we heard this song. Definitely hyped by the wedding themed video, Flavour’s ‘Ada Ada’ at a point became the number one song in the east and at almost every wedding in the country.
PERSONALLY – PSQUARE
Pop duo Peter and Paul Okoye had a brilliant year – without the release of an album, they maintained their high rank with the aid of the pop tune Pidgin English song titled ‘Personally’. Whether we will ever get to know the meaning of ‘Habatically’ is a topic for another day…
RUN MY RACE – BURNA BOY
Burna boy is always known to burn in a positive way anything he touches literally, as he never fails when it comes to delivery and catering for his audience. Aristocrat front runner Burna boy, got everyone loving and dancing to this catchy tune ‘’Run my race’’ in 2013.
ROTATE – WANDE COAL
Wande Coal’s “The Kick” and “Rotate,” both produced by Don jazzy rocked the year, and with videos that accompanied them, no gig was complete without them.
GOBE, SKELEWU – DAVIDO
Year in year out, David Adedeji Adeleke popularly called Davido has never stopped dishing out sizzling tunes. He came into limelight with his popular tune “Back when” that featured Nigerian rapper, Naeto C. This year songs like “Gobe” and “Skelewu” gathered momentum and was rated high by music lovers.
EMI NI BALLER – CHIDINMA
Chidinma Ekile, project fame Season 3 winner, made quite a statement this year with “Emi Ni baller” featuring the famous Wizkid. In this song, the Kora award winner totally revealed a new side to her, veering completely off from the very quiet and calm delivery we have gotten used to. ‘’Emi Ni baller’’ was produced by legendary beats.
YOUR WAIST – IYANYA
MTN 2008 Project fame winner, Iyanya gained prominence in the Nigerian Music scene with his hit single “kukere” produced by D’tunes, and since then it has been no going back for the Cross River-state born singer. In 2013, his song “Your waist” topped the chart and was rocked on major radio stations.
While we advice that you exercise caution and safety this season, we at Hip Hop World magazine wish you a prosperous 2014 as we countdown to the New Year.
DEATHS
The entertainment industry was thrown into mourning when Goldie died early this year.
BISI KOMOLAFE
The year was only about to begin when we lost popular Nigerian actress Bisi Komolafe who died on the 31st of December 2012, just a day before the new year. She was not privileged to see 2013.
GOLDIE
On a day that everyone was planning how to celebrate with their loved ones, in what was the most shocking and unexpected loss of the year, Singer Susan Oluwabimpe Filani Harvey known as “Goldie” was snatched away by the cruel hands of death on the 14th of Feburary, 2013.
JUSTUS ESIRI
Before anyone could recover from the shock of losing Singer Goldie to the cold hands of death, Father of Mavin records signee Dr.SID and Veteran Nollywood actor Chief Justus Esiri was also taken away barely five days later. Precisely, on the 19th of February, 2013.
DAMOCHE
Randy singer Olaniyan Ibrahim Damilola a.k.a Damino Damoche was reportedly shot dead in front of his school by cultist on the 28th of February 2013. He was a final year student of the Lagos State University.
FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR
The music industry lost another veteran in the person of Highlife veteran and octogenarian Fatai Rolling Dollar who died at the age of at 85 on the 12th of June 2013.
FATHER U TURN
The entertainment industry witnessed another shock on the 17th of November 2013 when at the age of 36, one of the pioneers of Nigerian hip hop music, Father U Turn also lost his life.
PAUL WALKER
Popular American actor Paul Walker, famous for his role as Brian O’ Conner in the movie franchise ‘Fast and Furious’ also died on the 30th of November in a fatal car accident when he went for a ride with friend and financial manager Roger Rodas.
Nelson Mandela’s death on December 5, 2013 was no doubt the death of the year.
NELSON MANDELA
The world experienced a massive blow, when anti-apartheid, revolutionary, politician, who served as South African President from 1994-1999, passed on. Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first elected Black President who stood for peace, freedom and justice. He died at the age of 95 on December 5, 2013.
We wish you a prosperous 2014.
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