Fresh out with her first single, aren’t we all happy to finally listen to Yeka Onka – the winner of first ever Nigerian Idol sing? No center stage, no judges, just her and the microphone. It should seem easier for the young singer…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/23/netpod-nigerian-idol-winner-yeka-onka-debuts-with-follow-you/

It’s been nearly two weeks since the popular Thursday, September 9, 2011 BEAT FM staff assault took place; and while Olisa Adibua (the perpetrator) stays on suspension from the radio house, and Adewunmi Oyekanmi (the assaulted) continues working at the station, reactions are still pouring in.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/20/m-net-releases-statement-on-olisa-incident-as-others-petition-for-his-dismissal/

M-net Releases Statement On Olisa Incident As Others Petition For His Dismissal

It’s been nearly two weeks since the popular Thursday, September 9, 2011 BEAT FM staff assault took place; and while Olisa Adibua (the perpetrator) stays on suspension from the radio house, and Adewunmi Oyekanmi (the assaulted) continues working at the station, reactions are still pouring in.

First, it’s an online petition clamouring for the dismissal Olisa Adibua and then, a reaction from the M-Net organised musical talent hunt, GLO Naija Sings, where Olisa is the resident Judge.

An online petition tilted ‘The Beat99.9FM LAGOS: To Dismiss Olisa Adibua For Violently Assaulting A Colleague’ was started by ‘Activist girl’, an anonymous aggrieved activist. The petition reads in part:

‘It is important that he is dismissed because if he is not reprimanded, many more people could be assaulted in this manner and nothing will be done about it. The victim is too scared to press charges.He’s been cajoled and intimidated’. There has been only one signature to the petition so far.

Organisers GLO Naija Sings on the other hand said in a statement posted on their website, ‘…as this is currently an internal matter between the management and staff of Beat FM, Mr. Adibua will continue his role as judge on Glo Naija Sings pending the outcome of the investigation‘.

‘However M-Net wishes to advise that it is strongly opposed to any acts of violence, and will take the necessary and appropriate actions should one of its crew or cast be found guilty of violent misconduct.’

The show is sponsored by Globacom Nigeria.

Olisa Adibua had allegedly pummelled a subordinate, Adewunmi, causing severe injury to his face and body, after the latter was found sleeping on a couch in the office premises at about 2am.

We are told that Adewunmi who was on duty as the night news editor at the radio staton, that day, was thrown out of the Lagos office by Olisa after having his shirt ripped off and phone destroyed by the radio boss.

The incident has compelled official statements from Adewunmi, BEAT FM, and Olisa, all published in earlier reports, as well as loads of viral public reactions.
http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/20/m-net-releases-statement-on-olisa-incident-as-others-petition-for-his-dismissal/

The much talked about dance movie ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ is set to premiere on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the City of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State as a host of Nollywood celebs will be gracing the event, organizers have announced.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/22/ini-edo-and-emem-isong-to-premiere-movie-in-akwa-ibom-sept-24/

US model and video vixen Amber Rose over the weekend on Sunday, September 18, 2011 paid a visit to a local all-girls school in Ghana to offer the ladies ‘words of encouragement’.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/19/amber-rose-visits-local-all-girls-school-in-ghana/

After a fabulous wedding that held last month, August 20, 2011, Kim Kardashian and her new hubby Kris Humphries travelled to Hotel Santa Caterina on Italy’s Amalfi Coast to spend their honeymoon.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/22/kim-kardashian-and-hubby-spend-honeymoon-in-3300-a-night-hotel/

Rave of the moment, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has just splashed close to six million Naira on acquiring an automobile. The new machine is a blue-coloured 2010 Volkswagen convertible from the Eos 2.0 TSI Comfortline range.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/21/wizkid-splashes-n6m-on-convertible/

She did not record so many albums. She did not sit on top of the charts for decades. Her stay on the bestsellers’ list was for a moment. Christy Essien did not reign, as it were, for an eon.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/21/editorial-christy-essien-igbokwe-november-11-1960-to-june-30-2011/

The much talked about dance movie ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ is set to premiere on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the City of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State as a host of Nollywood celebs will be gracing the event, organizers have announced.

The premiere will be dedicated to the memory of the late Sam Loco Efe (who starred in the movie) and will also feature a short documentary on him.

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/22/ini-edo-and-emem-isong-to-premiere-movie-in-akwa-ibom-sept-24/

The much-talked-about ‘MTN Power Of 10 Concert’ hit the cities of Enugu and Markudi recently and popular Nigerian acts like Naeto C, Ikechukwu, Waconzy, Dr Sid, Chidinma, Mike and 9ice were present to thrill fans at the highly-publicised concerts.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/19/9ice-naeto-c-ikechukwu-rock-mtn-power-of-10-concert-in-enugu-makurdi/

The surge of female singers in the Nigerian entertainment industry seems to be amazing. Pardon me, I should have said ‘secular’ female singers. Fearless and ready to make a name for themselves, another addition to the pack is Ebuka.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/17/netpod-ebuka-debuts-with-so-hot/

Wizkid, Fally Ipupa, Cabo Snoop Nominated At Mtv Europe Music Awards 2011



The 18th annual MTV Europe Music Awards is around the corner and show organizers have released a full list of nominees for this year’s awards.

A new addition to this year’s awards is the ‘World Wide Act‘ category. Nigerian pop sensation Wizkid has been nominated in this year’s category. Other nominees in that group are Congo DR’s Fally Ipupa, Egyptian Abdelfattah Grini, Angolan Cabo Snoop,  South African Black Coffee and Scribe.

Fans will be able to vote for an artist/group within five different regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Africa/India/Middle East and Europe).  The nominee from each region with the most votes will then battle for the ‘World Wide Act’ distinction

Wizkid in recent times has risen to fame with the release of his album ‘Superstar‘. Despite the multiple controversies surrounding him, he still has been the toast of fans home and abroad. A few weeks ago, he was nominated at the MOBO Awards  for ‘Best African Act‘ category.

The awards will hold at the Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Sunday 6 November.

Check out the full list below…



BEST SONG
Adele – ‘Rolling In The Deep’
Bruno Mars – ‘Grenade’
Jennifer Lopez ft Pitbull – ‘On The Floor’
Katy Perry – ‘Firework’
Lady Gaga – ‘Born This Way’

BEST LIVE
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Red Hot Chili Peppers

BEST POP
Britney Spears
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Rihanna


BEST NEW
Bruno Mars
Far East Movement
Jessie J
LMFAO
Wiz Khalifa


BEST FEMALE
Adele
Beyoncé
Jennifer Lopez
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga


BEST MALE
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Eminem
Justin Bieber
Kanye West


BEST HIP HOP
Eminem
Lil Wayne
JAY Z & Kanye West
Pitbull
Snoop Dogg


BEST ROCK
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park
Kings of Leon
Red Hot Chili Peppers


BEST VIDEO
Adele – ‘Rolling In The Deep’
Beastie Boys – ‘Make Some Noise’
Beyoncé – ‘Run The World (Girls)’
Justice – ‘Civilization’
Lady Gaga – ‘Born This Way’



BEST ALTERNATIVE
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
My Chemical Romance
The Strokes
Thirty Seconds To Mars


BEST WORLD STAGE
Arcade Fire
The Black Eyed Peas
Diddy Dirty Money
Enrique Iglesias
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
My Chemical Romance
Ozzy Osborne
Snoop Dogg
Thirty Seconds To Mars


BEST PUSH
Alexis Jordan
Big Time Rush
Bruno Mars
Far East Movement
Jessie J
Katy B
LMFAO
Neon Trees
Theophilus London
Wiz Khalifa



BIGGEST FANS
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Paramore
Selena Gomez
Thirty Seconds To Mars



AFRICA/INDIA/MIDDLE EAST (Top vote-getter will represent Africa/India/Middle East in the World Wide Act category)
Abdelfattah Grini
Cabo Snoop
Fally Ipupa
Black Coffee
[size=15pt]Wizkid[/size]
Scribe

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/19/wizkid-fally-ipupa-cabo-snoop-nominated-at-mtv-europe-music-awards-2011/

Been listening to 'Kosoun Tuntun' on repeat. The song needs serious promo. It's most likely going to be a banger. Tupengo is another good Nigerian vocalist to keep a look out for. Nice track!!

Kosoun Tuntun by Fecko tha Emcee featuring Tupengo. The chorus is very catchy!

Radio personality, Matse Uwatse has quit the Lagos-based Pidgin English speaking radio station, Wazobia FM, Nigerian Entertainment Today can confirm,

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/17/matse-quits-wazobia-fm-resumes-as-head-of-news/

Samklef recently won the award for ‘Best Producer’ at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) held in New York and has released yet another single, ‘Nonillionaire Anthem‘.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/15/netpod-samklef-presents-nonillionaire-anthem-ft-i-z-and-you/

How well do you know Fecko Tha Emcee? Well Ghanatrends caught up with Fecko the Emcee to find out more about his music and aspirations.Read on to find out more!

http://ghanatrendsgh.com/news/2011/09/reblogged-nigerias-fecko-the-emcee-talk-about-his-lifechildhoodcareerchoice-and-more/

‘So tempting‘ has that club feel from the start, Justina delivers brilliant vocals on the uptempo joint and when she pitches, she does it well.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/14/netpod-justina-returns-with-so-tempting/

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In what may become the last scene of the gory episode, the 'accused' - Olisa, has broken his silence and issued an apologetic public statement to the assaulted, his colleagues and the public.



http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/11/im-sorry-olisa-adibua-apologises-to-assault-victim/

Over 48 hours after the assault of a BEAT FM staff by a superior, the management of the Lagos urban radio station have issued a statement,

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/11/the-beat-fm-release-official-statement-on-assault-incident/

As news of the Thursday BEAT FM incident becomes hot topic on different social media and entertainment sites, the alleged 'victim', Adewunmi Oyekanmi has issued an official statement (published below) decrying further spread of the matter and stating that the station's management has things under control,

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/10/and-the-beat-goes-on/

Olisa Adibua Batters Junior Colleague, Goes On Suspension


Olisa Adibua - the accused assaulter claims it's just a rumour

Popular entertainment phenom and OAP, Olisa Adibua has allegedly assaulted and severely injured a member of staff at the Lagos radio station, Beat FM/Naija FM, on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

We’ve been told the victim Adewunmi Oyekanmi, who works as a night editor at Naija FM, sister station to BEAT FM and Classic FM, suffered injuries to the head, face and body.

Adewunmi, sources say, was lying on the couch in the office to catch a nap in the wee hours of the fateful Thursday morning, having finished his duties.

Sighting the ‘body’, a livid Olisa pounced on the sleeping man with blows, allegedly going as far as using foreign objects to cause damage. The radio OAP and Programmes Director is said to have then thrown Oyekanmi out of the premises after destroying his phone and ripping his clothes. This was about 3am.

The victim, as well as several other sources confirm this to us, providing pictures, and incident details; while an undercover reporter had a recorded conversation (transcript below) with the victim.

The management has since stepped in- ensuring the victim gets treatment and taking disciplinary measures against Adibua. He was yanked off his usual morning show- The Morning Rush the following day (Friday September 9) as colleagues Fade and Douglas co-hosted the show. Adibua’s regular co-host Oreka Goddis, who’s currently a judge on Peak Talent Show, was away in Abuja.

Even though Olisa Adibua was actively at work last night; as compere at ‘The Beat of Lagos’ which held at Landmark Village in Oniru, Lagos, sources at the station tell us Adibua has been placed on an ‘indefinite’ suspension. Industry colleagues are, however, still peeved; hoping he’ll be shown the way out – permanently.

Some say it’s not the first time he’s assaulting junior colleagues, telling us he has verbally assaulted at least two staff members before now, including a married female staff of Classic FM, last year.

At least three OAPs at the Megalectrics-owned stations refused to comment when we contacted them, Friday. But one very senior staff, who pleaded for anonymity, ‘regretted’ the ‘very unfortunate event’; telling us the employee handbook is clear on office violence. Such staff, he says, according to the handbook, are to be dismissed.

A touching broadcast message sent early Friday by an aggrieved OAP from a government owned radio station, speaks loud enough: ‘Hi!  The guy on my DP is Dewunmi…he  works with a media house in Lagos. He was beaten to a pulp by his boss whose initials are O.A 2 days ago in the office. Please say no to battery and if you like pass it on till his station hears and fights for him. I will give you more details if you want’.

Another visibly upset OAP wrote on her twitter account @bukihq: ‘Where r our labour laws and who enforces them. Who protects d average Nigerian who doesn’t mind being beat up as long as he still has a job… An employee who is more afraid of losing his job than reporting assault – and how much is he being paid?…‘

She continues: ‘If it is not racism, then when a fellow Nigerian picks on another just cos he is a “big man” and above the law, what is it called?…Meanwhile what do you think will happen to him honestly if he reports this case? Its easy to tweet that he should – will u employ him?‘

Speaking with the General Manger at BEAT FM Deji Awokoya about the incident, the gentleman played down the news claiming no such incident took place. ‘It’s not true. There was nothing of such that happened here. It’s probably a rumour’, Awokoya hastily said in a telephone conversation.

Calls made to Olisa’s mobile by our reporters weren’t received or returned, however the Storm boss and Sings resident judge responded to our SMS enquiry over the incident. The accused Olisa threatened legal actions should our reporter publish the ‘rumour’.

Adewunmi was sent to the hospital with a paltry sum of N15, 000 given by the station Accountant. He has worked at the radio house for fifteen months. Olisa on the other hand has 21years television, radio and filming experience. He’s Director of Programmes at Megalectrics; owners of BEAT, Classic and Naija FM.

He’s also Director and co-owner of STORM 360 as well as a Resident Judge on the on-going Glo NaijaSings talent show.

We could not immediately confirm if the victim will be placing charges or if the case has been reported to the police.

Olisa Adibua joined Beat FM as pioneer Programmes Director, months after he was unceremoniously fired from Cool FM in 2008. Although we can confirm he was later recalled to Cool, he declined the offer choosing instead, to wait for the kick-off of Beat FM.

Beat FM, Naija FM and Classic FM are owned by Chris Ubosi’s company Megaletrics LTD.

Several OAPs told us, anonymously, that they’re waiting ‘to see where this matter will end’.

Below is a transcript of Adewunmi’s account of the Thursday incident as narrated over phone to an undercover investigative reporter:

‘I had already finished my work. It was about 2am and I was asleep on the couch. Not that he can beat me but just because I didn’t want to raise my hand on my boss, I allowed him. He brought a stone from downstairs came back and hit it on my head. Ali (a colleague) was trying to stop him but he threatened to sack him. Everybody’s crossed with me now that I didn’t raise my hand.  I could have passed on from sleep. I was dazed. I know the GM must have seen everything recorded on the camera (CCTV) when he resumed in his office in the morning. He (GM) was just begging me. I’ve been here one year and three months and I’ve never had any problem with anybody. That’s why everybody is shocked that it’s Dewunmi because they hardly hear my voice.

He (Olisa) can’t apologise now. He’s the boss. Someone went to meet him to say I’m injured but he didn’t say anything, he just left. I’ll just take it like that. He (Olisa) told me to go and call anybody I like that he will show me. He has shown me that I know nobody. I’ve left him in the hand of God. GM told him this morning that he’s wrong. I’m not going to tell the police, talk to the papers or go to court because of the image of the company.  Let him go and settle with God. He’s a boss. He has everything more than me. He has money and that’s what he’s trying to show me.

He smashed my phone on the ground. I borrowed this one from someone. Someone packed the pieces (of my phone) into a polythene bag for me and I’ve given it to the Accountant as evidence. I only took my SIM and that’s why I can use it now.  My phone was on the couch.He tore my clothes into shred. It was one of the drivers that gave me the shirt I wore to the hospital. I don’t know if he was drunk.  And it was in a corporate environment. This was before 3am in the morning. We have never had an issue before.  He even threw me out of the premise. I slept in one of the Keke Marwa’s parked outside the office. I later came in about 5.30, 6am when other people were beginning to arrive. He treated me like a common thief.  I was going to wait till 6, 7am when the day’s bright so I could go home.

They said they would take care of my medical expenses and buy my clothes back. I said they shouldn’t worry. When I was going to the hospital the financial director gave me N15, 000 to treat myself and I collected it. He said there was no money bla bla. It’s because I’m not an influential person. I’ll never forget the incident. I know God will fight for me in his own way. People were more disappointed because I’m an easy-going person.

Douglas was around but he didn’t say a word. I feel he was the one who called Olisa to tell him I was sleeping on the couch because up till now he hasn’t said sorry to me. I’ll take care of myself and resume on Sunday. I know the news will suffer today now because there’ll be no one to edit it…
I appreciate this call a lot. God bless you in Jesus name.’

Below are gruesome pictures of Adewunmi…
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http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/10/olisa-adibua-batters-junior-colleague-goes-on-suspension/

the concert was electrifying right from the red carpet session, all the way down to the various performances. It was hard for one to keep still as different artistes kept reeling out their hit songs. ,

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/10/2face-psquare-tiwa-savage-rock-the-beat-of-lagos/

The beautiful mystery in the nothingness, that’s what best sums up Terry G’s new LP- the beautiful nothing.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/06/the-terry-gzuz-album-review/

Lagos based urban radio station The Beat 99.9 FM, Motbensonz Solutions and Promsaidor are putting together a one-day festivity called ‘The Beat Of Lagos’ to mark BEAT FM’s ’Annual Beat 99 Day‘, the ninth day of the ninth month of every year which rhymes along with their frequency dial ’99.9’.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/06/beat-99-9-fm-celebrate-annual-beat-99-day/

The label calls the compilation a platform for ‘real singers with truly inspired tracks’ but the major emphasis revolve around the theme – Love.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/06/2face-terry-g-kween-to-feature-in-love-drunk-album-2/

Pure entertainment for some reporters and cameramen who weren’t given clearance.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/02/the-mad-woman-that-stormed-mercy-johnsons-wedding/

The current series of MTV Base Meets…with MTN has ended with award-winning singer, songwriter and humanitarian Alicia Keys appearing on the show…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/05/african-youths-meet-with-alicia-keys/

If you can prove you are relatively popular, they know they have something to work with…a ready market, what this means is a huge following, presence or popularity…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/05/nigerian-music-in-2011/

Terry we’re told, has already overhauled his Lagos home (a three-bedroom apartment in Iju), putting everything in place for the comfort of his wife-to-be.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/09/05/terry-g-weds-secretly/