When Uti won the grand prize on the fifth episode of Big Brother Africa (tagged All Stars), he celebrated on stage by dancing “alanta” popular Nigerian dance style that involves beating an imaginary drum across your chest and abdomen. He was joined by the host, Ik who is also Nigerian. In celebration of Uti’s win [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Hip-Hop’
SPOTLIGHT: Obesere
Posted: July 30, 2010 in Celebrity profile, X Marks the SpotTags: Hip-Hop, Obesere
After 29 years as a Fuji musician, ‘Orobokibo’ crooner, Abass Akande Adeniyi, a.k.a Obesere, will, in September,release a hip-hop album. The singer, formerly a boxer, proved he was capable by featuring in debutant, Diamondz’s single, ‘Bosokoto.’ The album, which will be sold for N1000, will feature the likes of Timaya, Lord of Ajasa and 9ice. [...]
Introducing UE
Posted: June 3, 2010 in Celebrity profile, What's going on...Tags: eLDee, Hip-Hop, Music, UE
UE (Upper Echelon) is a hip-hop act based in the States. Their self-produced debut album Tragedy to Triumph which featured songs like Things are Changing and Look Alive earned them 2007 Underground Music Award (UMA) for Best Rap Duo and loads of rave reviews. Their influnces range from hip-hop (Outkast, a Tribe Called Quest) to [...]
