October 21, Chude Jideonwo wrote a review. October 26, Ohimai Amaize wrote a rejoinder. October 27, Chude responded. And now, it’s the return of Ohimai. Is it just me or is this some real Hip-Hop ish going on in this here arena. Who will get ethered when it’s all said and done? Seriously though, this [...]
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And the beef… sorry, beat goes on
Posted: October 28, 2009 in Blog party, True talk, What's going on..., Xamination“Help! There is in fact a crisis!” Chude Jideonwo Eight years ago, my path as a journalist started in the now defunct Tempo magazine – and, every week, I would have the privilege of being in the presence of men like Kunle Ajibade and Babafemi Ojudu. These were people who had their lives, families and [...]
Michaela Moye Danny Glover is passionate about Africa and her people. One only has to prompt a discussion about the continent and the veteran actor-activist will not hesitate to launch into a discourse on his enthusiasms and optimism for Africa. Born to parents who were active members of the National Association for the Advancement of [...]
Fight At Piracy Is Beyond Hunger Strike
Posted: August 24, 2009 in Blog party, True talk, What's going on...Dro Ameh On August 25, a bundle of Nigerian musicians will be going on a hunger strike, if they stay true to their words. I got a press release from Efe Omorgbe a week ago informing of this decision, reached at a world press conference held in July: Hunger Strike to begin from the 25th [...]
Ed’s Note: People, we are really pleased that the copyright conversation is still going on – After reading this blog entry you can scroll down and check out Abidemi Dairo and Segun Balogun’s article on the same topic: ‘Release our ringtone royalties’ Have fun reading! REVENUE GENERATION FROM RINGTONES, RING BACK TONES AND FULL TRACK [...]
By Abidemi Dairo & Segun Balogun The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has again accused telecommunication companies in the country of Copyright violation by using Nigerian music as ringtones for their subscribers without paying the required royalties. And on June 1, the Deputy Governor of PMAN (Lagos chapter), Bvoo, led a group of representatives [...]
Hear This!
Posted: June 4, 2009 in Rated X, True talk, What's going on...Tags: Black Out II, Bruno, Eminem, Method Man, OB Jazz, Red Man
Listen to rapper/producer OB Jazz talk about the latest Red Man/Method Man collaboration, Black Out II Then check out the X2 Podcast – Listen to us yak on Bruno, Eminem and being the butt of jokes!
A Prize to Cry For
Posted: May 22, 2009 in Feature story, Humour me, Rated X, True talk, What's going on..., X-pertThe major sticking points that have surfaced are Banky W’s ‘Best Vocal Performance (Male)’ win over Darey, ID Cabasa’s ‘Producer of the Year’ nod over Don Jazzy Again!!!, Etcetera’s ‘Recording of the Year’ win and D’banj’s award snub. Worry not. Inspector Doc will get to the bottom of this.
