Days gone by

Hi guys, sorry i haven't blogged in a while its been kinda busy these past few days but trust me you haven't missed much. Well i guess the reason i got on my key board today was not because i have any Entertainment gist to give but because i had to know how you (my readers) Would react to this very sad and awkward situation.... So here goes.

I was on my way to work as usual and i turn on the car radio to 92.3 Inspiration Fm and Dan Foster was playing gospel jams as usual, then this guy calls in and start to narrate the saddest sorry i think i have heard in a long time... He said he just got a baby girl but in the process he lost his wife and the baby's twin brother, he said he had only been married for a year and he loved every minute of it. What actually caught my attention was the fact that in all the disaster and sadness that he had gone through he found the strength to say "it is well" and "thank you Jesus", and for me that way hard and yet so worming to know that in the midst of the raging storms he had the mind to look up to God and not blame him.... hmmm.

So i was wondering what would you do in such a situation? You know it is easy to remember God in times of trouble and hardship like this example of the man that wrote the hylm "Rock of ages Cleft for me" his story was that he was stuck on a deserted road and he had nowhere to go to then the rain started and he took shelter under a rock and then remembered that God was that road in his time of need. But in times of disaster i dear say it is not easy to remember God, like the example of the man that wrote and composed the hylm "It is Well", he lost his entire family in a ship wreck and still could say "no matter my loss thou has taught me to say... It is well" wow strong words...sniff sniff....

By any means that is a brave man with a daughter that would feel all the strength of God's wisdom since her father took the right step... WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS or COMMENTS?

She loves me, She loves me not.

“I don’t know that many people that like to wash out their dirty linen in public like you do,” my friend would probably say when he reads this. But his concerns haven’t helped me much, else I wouldn’t be writing this.

I called up the poor fellow just last night to tell him about my brake up with yet another girl and all he could mutter was “Not again!” Maybe I have issues, maybe I do not. But before you judge me you should know this – love and all that mushy feeling that more often than not accompanies it, only turns your brain to eh, mush. Don’t get me wrong. I am not afraid to love, but for some reason I lack the necessary skill to deal with it I guess.

It’s a mere four lettered word but it is to a grown man what the boogey man is to kids. And we thought we were all grown. I hate to make excuses, but I believe someone other than me should be made responsible for why my heart skips every time a girl uses the word “love” in a sentence. The context in which she is using it is almost irrelevant as far I am concerned. It starts with how much she loves mangoes, or mineral water and then every time she mentions her annoying little dog, pooky, she reminds you of how much she loves him too. It’s a sign, but only a few of us are attentive enough to spot it. I knew there was trouble brewing, and it was only a matter of time before she likens me to pooky. I was so right.

She said the word.

On my drive home the night she first spoke those words, I kept asking myself, “Why do I have to respond with an “I love you too,” to an “I love you”?

You took a minute, pondered over it and still didn’t get an answer suitable enough for that question, right? I didn’t either.

I care for her, like her, yes. But I wasn’t so sure I was in love. “You wouldn’t be able to tell, even if love were like a pellet and struck you in the face” was all she said and right before she left me, angered, her heels digging into the ground as she stormed off.

Go ahead and call me a schmuck, see if I care. How many people say “I like you too” as a response to an “I love you,” huh? It might sound dumb but I was trying to be sincere. They are quick to point out that men were all liars. My friend Nike is nice enough to say “99% are. “ and here I am, trying to be good for once but somehow I still did bad.

I hate to say the obvious but… Chicks love lies!

If I had confessed love too, I probably would be planning a weekend with pooky, my girlfriend and a grey big elephant right about now. But I didn’t, and that was my crime.

Sometimes I am tempted to ask Do we say we love because it is culturally accepted, because it is politically correct or is it because we feel like the people we love were important parts of us? parts that needs be cherished, wholly and unconditionally?

I don’t know how it works for others but I like to look before i jump, because when I do, I know I am prepared to keep my head afloat no matter the circumstances.

Sweetie, if you are reading this, I hope you now understand that Love is a rather ambiguous word. If you loved me like you claimed, and love were true, and real, and relevant, and conquers all, then it should make no demands.(Now I am sounding like a girl)

Men, I like to think are like sweet potatoes, all hard from the outside. But you boil and stew em and the taste is… So if you love ‘em be not afraid of the challenges.

I am not blaming you. Guess I should blame the media or peer pressure or society or something but I am sure as hell not taking the wrap for this one either.

Babe! Do you love me, or do you love me not?

PS:

I don’t hate pooky. I just think he is annoying. Really annoying!

Music Video: Lara George ft Lord of Ajasa - Run With You

The rate at which Naija videos are improving is definitely something to be applauded... Lara George is at it again with a brand new video featuring Lord of Ajasa... Wow what can i say the girl is holding it down real good.
Comments on the video would be appreciated but i think the editing was superb and it was really nice and refreshing to watch.... Enjoy watching

Lara George ft Lord of Ajasa - Run With You

Studio 53 Interviews Banky W

Hanging out with Banky W could be really exciting as you would find that even as a star he copes with regular day to day events within Nigeria (No wonder he is a champion in the cause #lightupnigeria) i guess that is because he faces the NEPA wahala like most Nigerians do... In the interview you would catch him while he is working out, in his hangout spot and in the studio. He talks about living in Nigeria and the rewards he has seen. We would also get a chance to sneak into his brand new video 'Strong Thing' ok ok let me leave you to watch the video!!!. Hope you enjoy watching...

FELA! Musical Coming To Broadway This Fall

The Legend lives on!!! This fall, Fela Kuti will be brought back to life in a Broadway Musical Series. Fela's music has been a major influence on the world culture over the past 4 decades. In addition to being a world renowned artist, Fela is also very well known as a political activist, speaking out about injustices in the earlier Nigerian/African governments, and colonial influences.
The musical is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, and Fela Kuti is played by Sahr Ngaujah.
The musical will showcase and explore Fela's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. The show will feature numerous Fela Kuti songs, and promises to be a one in a lifetime experience. This is a must-see if you can.
For more info on the musical, showtimes, and ticket information, please visit http://www.felaoffbroadway.com/
Check out a couple of pics and a video promo below:

THOUGHTS FROM THE POET..

Remove the rags of ignorance,
Put on the apparel of knowledge.

Turn off the light of stupidity,
And let the sun of wisdom shine down on you.

Do not wear the shoe size of stagnation,
Let your foot wear have the spirit of motion.

Do not look at the clock of the past,
Let your watch be tuned to the present,
And repair it if it doesn’t extend to tomorrow.

Let your eyes become the eye,
Not staring at the world,
But focusing at your world.

Do not talk if you are not sure,
For all talk but not all speak,
For all hear but not all listen.

As you wake up every morning,
And you realize you are still breathing,
And you do not know what to do,
Ask yourself, would I rather be dead or alive?
If it is the latter good for you.
If it is the former, see a pastor!

Artist Review: Rooftop MCs

Being in Naija Hip Hop and staying on top is not an easy task but even more difficult is putting the gospel first and still remain on top... Well i guess that's the story of our very own Naija gospel hip hop artists the Rooftop MCs that have managed to keep it together, tight and under control.

They have come out with many chart toppers, show busters and dance hall songs while still reminding the fans where their anchor lies (In God). Two young talented minds have made their way from back stage rapping through the ranks to the summit of the Nigeria rap culture.

People ask 'can they keep it real?' i think by real they mean "gospel" and i think the answer would be that they have been on the rooftop for many years now and i don't see them coming down... Kunle and Laitan friends & brothers in the same cause have chosen to lift their mics to honor the most high, doing it in the most unorthodox of ways mixing hip hop with the likes of rock, fuji and other styles that you wouldn't imagine could blend with rap. Rooftop MCs a crew to watch out for in Naija Hiphop...

With an album on the way "drunken master" you should know what to expect... Something extremely diffrenet form the rest. Just say with sean's entertainment and we would bring you info as the album unfolds. Here for your viewing pleasure a brand new video from the album featuring Tha Suspect Enjoy watching

Sound City Music Video Awards and the Winner is...

This past weekend was the Sound City Music Video Award show, which show cased the best of Naija Music videos and creativity. It was hosted by Naija RnB sensation, Darey Art Alade, and was held at the Sound City Music Center, Ocean View, Victoria Island, Lagos. Big winners from the award night were 2face, P-square, and Bigiano with each bagging 2 awards. Check the full list of award winners here:

Best Male Video
• Naeto C – Kini Big Deal

Best Female Video
• TY Bello – Ekundayo

Best Choreography
• P-Square – Roll It

Best Special Effect Editing (Winner to be determined)
• Dipp – Dangerous

Best Cinematography
• Bigiano – Shayo

Best Hip Hop
• Str8buttah – Last Standing

Best R&B or Pop Video
• Darey - Not the girl

Best Duo/Group Video
• P-Square – Roll It

Best Collaboration in a Music Video
• Tuface Idibia ft. Sound Sultan – Enter The Place

Soundcity Viewers Choice
• Bigiano – Shayo

Soundcity Fresh Video (Winner to be determined)
• Steel – South African Girl

Discovery of the year
• Kel - Waa Wa Alright

Hit Producer of the Year (as used in a music video)
• “Suddenly” by D’banj (Don Jazzy)

African Video of the Year
• 340ML (Mozambique)

Best Video
• Tuface - Enter The Place

Photos would be posted as soon as post production is done... Keep it locked.