THE RICK ROSS CONCERT

The Jarmzone was at the Rick Ross Concert organized by Kilamanjaro Entertainment on Monday December 27, 2010 at the New Expo Hall, Eko Hotel - Lagos. The concert, supported by telecomm giants, MTN, brought international star, Rick Ross in Nigeria for the second time. The show may have started behind schedule but the outcome was successful. Some of Nigeria’s finest artistes like MI, Naeto C, Ice Prince, YQ, Whiz Kid, Iyanya and Dr. SID led fans through an evening of fun and excitement. Other featured artistes were Sossick, Sasha, K Switch, General Pype and A1 while DJ Neptune held it down on the ones and twos.

Here are a few pictures from the concert; we hope you find them interesting 


Rick Ross

Ice Prince "Oleku"

Whiz Kid toh bahd gan

YQ Loves girls, girls

Sossick brought Dagrin alive at the show

Naeto 'Super' C

First Lady Sasha

Naeto C-razy

Champion Gen. Pype

Party People

Dr Sid

K Switch joins the Doctor

Guests

Dr Sid and K Switch takes the crowd "Over The Moon"

The Teflon Don

Mr Incredible

Fun Lovers at the concert

Project Fame 1 - Iyanya

"Africa Rapper Number 1" - MI

International DJ Neptune

Ricky Rossay

BOUQUI UNVEILS KID STARS - TRIPLE J PLUS

Some of you may have been wondering why one of Nigeria’s female rappers, Bouqui has been on the ‘hush’ for a while... The reason is finally coming to fore, starting with the unveil of three talented sisters - Jemima Abel Damina (J.T), Jesimel Precious Abel Damina (J.P) and Jewel Precious Abel Damina (J.J) are together called - Triple J Plus. They are the new kids on the block and they are ready to take the music industry and the entire Nigerian community by storm.

At an exclusive media briefing and buffet held recently to introduce the trio, an excited Bouqui who has been known for her unique brand of gospel and inspirational Hip-Hop stated that “The girls are so talented! There is nothing as fulfilling as finding and nurturing new talents and watching them rise to fame”.

The oldest of the sisters is J.T who was born in 1994. She is an intending freshman at Oral Roberts University, USA and likes dancing cooking and travelling. J.P on the other hand is 15 years old. Her hobbies include; singing, basketball and creative arts. The youngest is 8 years old J.J she likes drawing, making friends and dancing.
BOUQUI took to the sisters after she was floored by their raw talent, energy, passion and dedication. Her involvement in this project will be no surprise to her long time fans who has known the rapper for dipping her feet in new territories and immersing herself in new challenges. As a young child she discovered her passion for music and in her teens formed the all female group, G-VIBES. She also branched into broadcasting by presenting on Eko FM.

Two years after the release of her first album, Bouqui released her sophomore album ‘REDEFINITION’ which further strengthened her as one of the most bankable female acts in Nigeria’s Entertainment industry. Her first single “Mo Ri Le” was an instant hit which was followed up by another successful single “Take You Away”. An energetic live performer, the rapper went on the road and toured extensively in the UK, US and Nigeria in 2009 and the better half of 2010.

Now, she’s taking time off her busy schedule to give Nigerians a worthy gift - Three amazing gifted sisters for the prize of one. Born and raised in Uyo, Nigeria. Triple J Plus have known music for a long time and are usually of the notion that music for them is inbuilt. “We have known music for as long as we can recall, but it officially took its shape and call last year” J.T, 16 says JP adds “We were a part of a music competition organized by AKBC in Uyo three years ago, where we came 4th. We are sure our music will cut across the younger generation as we pass across message that they can relate to”.

Interestingly, the youngest of the trio Jewel was before now already “popular”... How? - Two years ago, she was kidnapped by militants on her way to school (on Thursday June 19, 2008). They kept her for eight days, and finally released her after government’s intervention.

“It was a really terrible experience” The soft spoken 8 year old says. But her sisters say the family has put the event behind them.

Triple J Plus are Nigeria’s freshest and hottest music talents, coming out with a loud bang and enough force to grab a slot on the charts, and a residency in our hearts!

SUSPECT DEBUTS WITH 'I AM MUSIC'

After a long wait, Capital Hill’s artiste, David Peters a.k.a Suspect finally releases his debut album titled – ‘I AM MUSIC’. The album dropped on Tuesday, December 14 followed by an album release party held on Thursday, December 16 at Club Volar by Vuitton, VI. In attendance were fans, featured and other artistes as well as the media and industry friends.

The humorous artistes cum producer has worked with several artistes including Kel, Durella, Eva, Rooftop Mcs, Ill Bliss and Teeto which led to the subtitle – ‘The Producer Album’. “It is called a Producer album because it show cases Tha Suspect much more as a producer than as vocalist and features a heavy collage of various artistes (notable and upcoming) of different sounds and styles with Tha suspect only on the hook on some of the songs”, a contact tells us from the Capital Hill camp.
Collaborating artistes on the album include Blak Twang, Ill bliss, Pasuma Wonder, Timaya, Terry G, MI, Jaywon, Sasha, Muna (Munachi Abii), Vector, Shank, Zee to mention a few.

The album features earlier single releases like “Dem Don Dey Move”, “Tuaile”, “Mugu”, and “I Go Make Am”. Other tracks are “For My Life Remix” with Rooftop Mcs, Mike Anyasodo & Kefee and “I No Send You” with Wyclef Jean alongside various artistes – a joint which enjoyed mass reviews and comments on the internet.

'I AM MUSIC' is an eclectic album, distributed Nationwide by Sammyvibes Entertainment.

JULIUS AGWU’S CELEBRATES A DECADE OF ‘CRACK YA RIBS’

On Sunday, December, 19, Julius Agwua marked the 10th year anniversary of crack ya ribs at the new expo hall eko hotel, Lagos.

The event was graced by numerous celebrities like Omowunmi Akinifesi, Dayo Adeneye and Calli Ikpe, DJ Humility, Ayo Animashaun, Chief Dele Momodu, Okey Bakassi, Frank Edohor, Basorge, Ali Baba, AY, and the speaker of the House of Rep, Dimeji to mention a few.

The hall was filled with fun lovers as the self acclaimed musicomedian with his cohorts like Senator, Crazy Legs, Seyi Law, Whizkid, Dr. Sid, Okey Bakassi, and Timaya thrilled them through an unforgettable evening. Reggae star, Raskimono was also there to remind everyone of the old times and the fun went on and on. Although there was a slight hitch on the line up of performances but it didn’t take much away from the fun of the evening.

Julius Agwu is a musician, compere, actor, fashionista, father, husband and comedian who has evolved with time and still holds his ground as one of the best entertainers we have in Nigeria.

KWEEN AND DOTUN EXCHANGE MARRIAGE VOWS

Sultry songstress Queen Onokala a.k.a Kween and Dotun Omotoye have finally sealed a marriage deal to live happily as one. The couple exchanged vows today (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) at Onigbongbo Registry, Ikeja in the presence of family, friends and well wishers.

In case you don’t know, Dotun is the father of Kween’s second son Tyronne and the owner of ‘The Place’, located on GRA, Ikeja where the after marriage reception is still on going (as at press time).

Here’s wishing them a happy married life from The Jarmzone.

NIGERIAN IDOL: 50 CONTESTANTS SENT HOME

Many are called, few are chosen. Read on….

“Are you all packed and ready? Because you are all going home” Judge Audu Maikori says to contestants in room 4….after a long pause he adds “But not today”.

The joy and tears that filled the room afterwards knew no bounds. Contestants have been busy singing in duos and trios for two days, and to hear that they were leaving was the last thing on their mind. But then, 50 hopefuls had to leave. One contestant that caught a lot of attention is Jennifer Ijeoma Ekenma, (contestant 1251) from Enugu. She left Enugu weeks back with hope, toasting and drinking with friends who were almost sure that she will return home with the grand prize. All hopes were dashed when Jeffery Daniel announced that everyone in her room was leaving. However, Mr. Maikori had stated earlier “The fact that you are evicted doesn’t make it the end of the world; we’d still meet at BET or the Grammy’s”. Checking the reason for the various evictions, contestants forgot their lines against Jeffery Daniel’s initial insistence that forgetting your lines could lead to eviction while others didn’t perform as impressively as the others.

Two contestants who the judges couldn’t help but give thumbs up were contestants 2123 - Ajumoke and Toni who have before now released singles in the Nigerian market. Viewers were quite shocked to see Ajumoke - member of Diamonds band (Winners of 2008 Star Quest) in the Competition. Although she has not made it public, it appears the young talent is ready to go solo.

Oluwatoni Afolayan whom we have all come to know as Toni started singing in the church, but became an active actor in the industry in 2008. The unsigned young lady made a lot of buzz with her single “Silateya” in 2008. Toni and Ajumoke belong to different groups that made it to the next round.

Out of thousands that auditioned for Idols, there are now 50 talents left as the show moves from preliminaries into a critical phase.

Since Nigerian Idol debuted on TV on Sunday November 21, 2010, viewers across Nigeria, UK and USA have been treated to the highs and lows of hopefuls who trooped out to audition for the music reality show. It’s been a roller coaster, some contestants have cried after being rejected by judges, some have taken rejection with a pinch of salt, others have even lied that they were going to the dream studios when the reverse was the case - one particular contestant even ran away from the camera after being rejected, and then others have been given the much desired Golden ticket.

Last week, 100 contestants were trimmed down to 50, and in the weeks to come, producers of the show have stated that every week, the contestants will appear in groups of 10. The general public will be given the privilege to vote, and then the two contestants with the highest votes get to go on to the next level while eight wannabes go home each week. “It’s getting tougher, the contestants are really talented, and having to see eight of them go every week is really disheartening, but the format has to be followed” Lillias Bode Producer of the show says.

With the top 50 contestants ready to slug it out for the grand prize, Adaora Mbelu, Communications Manager at OMG educates us more “At this point, the judges no longer make the decision, the viewers will take over and participation will be through voting”.

Sponsored by Etisalat in association with Royal Exchange and Pepsi, the journey to discovering Nigerian Idol will take the mould of the original Pop Idol. Host Misi and Anis will take TV viewers through the auditions, the theatre episodes, group workshop episodes all the way to the live shows.

The Idols TV series was first created by Freemantle media UK as Pop Idol, but in recent times it has been simply referred to world-wide as IDOLS. And just like the original show, Nigerian Idol aims to seek out the next solo super star and offer one young hopeful talent a life changing opportunity.

The stiff competition this year began with a hundred contestants slugging it out for a grand prize of 7.5 Million Naira and a record deal with Sony BMG.

TUFACE, TERRY G, MI, eLDee OTHERS FOR 'THE XMAS JAM ONIRU BEACH'

Come Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) fun seekers in Lagos and its environs will be treated to a different kind of partying experience at Oniru Private Beach; with top notch performances by Tuface, Terry G, MI, Kas, Ice Prince, AY, Kaffy and Jesse Jags.

The event, tagged “The Xmas Jam Oniru Beach” is a production of The Prince Is Here Entertainment, HDS Estate and Chiad Productions. Speaking on what awaits fun lovers at the beach, the organizers, via a press release assure that the event is going to be a party like never before in Lagos. “First, we are bringing a good party experience to the beach, thereby creating an atmosphere for families to party and bond” one of the team members told the Jarmzone.

According to the organizers, corporate organizations and Government ministries have the opportunity of giving their staff quality time out as the show has table tickets, VIP tickets and regular tickets to help embrace fun seekers at different levels.

On the quality of performers for the day, the organizers said “Tuface of course needs no introduction because he remains Nigeria’s and Africa’s finest and a party experience at the beach with him is an experience no one wants to miss. Terry G on the other hand has a free spirit that suits the beach atmosphere quite well. eLDee is Lagos’ official big boy and a good performer, Ice Prince and Kas are the in thing with their songs “Oleku” and “Fimile”. With other top acts like Jesse Jags, MI, Kaffy and AY we are rest assured a new Lagos party will come to stay”.

Security and traffic are issues the organizers say have been handled properly, since the event is aimed at becoming an annual event. According to the organizers - “The entire dream is to create a world class tourist attraction at Oniru beach to help boost Lagos State Government’s drive towards tourism - with that in mind we have ensured security and promise free flow of traffic for attendees”.

'THE XMAS JAM ONIRU BEACH'

DATE - December 24, 2010
VENUE - Oniru Beach
TIME - 1pm

PERFORMERS
Tuface
Terry G
MI
Jesse Jagz
ElDee
Kas
Ice prince
AY (The Comedian)
Kaffy And Her Dance Crew


TICKETS
₦4,000 - Regular
₦15,000 - VIP
₦250,000 - Table Reservation

TICKET SALES POINTS
Silverbird Galleria
News Cafe
Let's Go Bowling @ The Palms
D Block @ Oniru Beach
Domino Stores @ E Centre - Yaba
The Place - GRA, Ikeja.

BOOKING HOTLINE
0703 723 1933

MAMA 2010 WITH AIRTEL... The WINNERS Are....

You already know that the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel took place yesterday (Saturday - December 11) at the new Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Lagos... so if you missed the show, catch it next week Saturday 18 December on DStv Channel 322at 19:00 CAT, with repeats on Sunday 12 December at 08:00 and 14:00 CAT.

Further programming relating to MAMA 2010 with Airtel includes: Road To MAMA – Tanzania (TV premiere Thursday 16 December @ 19:00 CAT); Road to MAMA – DRC (TV premiere Friday 17 December @ 19:00 CAT) and What Went Down 2010 (TV premiere Sunday 19 December @ 21:00 CAT).

The MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel will also broadcast on MAMA terrestrial TV partners STV (Nigeria), AIT (Nigeria), TV3 (Ghana), WBS (Uganda), NTV (Kenya), TBC (Tanzania), Clouds TV (Tanzania), RTGA (DRC), NBC (Namibia), STV (Cameroon), Canal2 (Cameroon), Afrique Media (Cameroon), Go Africa (Gabon), TV Canal 3 (Burkina Faso), NTV (Benin), LC2 (Benin), ORTN (Niger), MBC (Mauritius) and ZNBC (Zambia).

Here we have the nominees' list and the winners...enjoy....
BEST VIDEO
Fally Ipupa - "Sexy Dance" (DRC) - WINNER
P-Square f/t J. Martins - "E No Easy" (Nigeria)
The Parlotones - "Life Design" (South Africa)
Banky W - "Strong Ting" (Nigeria)

BRAND NEW
Mo Cheddah (Nigeria) - WINNER
Diamond (Tanzania)
Muthoni (Kenya)
JoJo (Gabon)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
2 Face (Nigeria) - WINNER
P-Square (Nigeria)
Jozi (South Africa)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)

SONG OF THE YEAR
D'Banj - Fall In Love (Nigeria)
Liquideep - Fairytale (South Africa) - WINNER
JR - Show Dem (South Africa)
Banky W - Lagos Party (Nigeria)

BEST ANGLOPHONE
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wande Coal (Nigeria)
Daddy Owen (Kenya) - WINNER
Big Nuz (South Africa)

BEST FRANCOPHONE
Fally Ipupa (DRC) - WINNER
Awadi (Senegal)
DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
Ba Ponga (Gabon)

BEST LUSOPHONE
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Paul G (Angola)
Cabo Snoop (Angola) - WINNER
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)

BEST GROUP
P-Square (Nigeria) - WINNER
Radio & Weasle (Uganda)
Teargas (South Africa)
P-Unit (Kenya)

BEST FEMALE
Sasha (Nigeria) - WINNER
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nneka (Nigeria)
Barbara Kanam (DRC)

BEST MALE
2 Face (Nigeria) - WINNER
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Wande Coal (Nigeria)


BEST INTERNATIONAL
Rihanna (USA)
Drake (USA)
Eminem (USA) - WINNER
Rick Ross (USA)

BEST PERFORMANCE - Big Nuz
MAMA LEGEND - Miriam Makeba

DAREY DROPS TWO HOT SINGLES! + SCOOP FROM HIS UPCOMING DOUBLE ALBUM

After the success of the first two singles off Darey’s new album “The Way You are” and “Don’t let me know,” your boy raises the bar, tempo and temperature with this new heavy party tune.

The song which features Darey flowing in Hausa is aptly titled “Ba Ni Kidi,” which in English means “Give Me The Beat.” Cobhams definitely goes places he’s never gone before on “Ba Ni Kidi,” producing some next level Spine-tapping Euro-styled Pop Club Banger, laced with some traditional Hausa style melodies with additional production input from eLDee the Don and Darey.

He's also thrown in a mature and romantic mid-tempo classic ,"Sisi Eko" dedicated to everyone who has ever made a sacrifice for love! Produced by Cobhams and Darey himself, Sisi Eko is a sure favourite for the matured mind.

Comic video of "Bani Kidi" is available on www.dareyonline.com.

RAY G AND HIS ‘UNXPECTED’ ALBUM

"I see myself on top and also as one that would be reckoned with in Nigeria's entertainment industry; I will also be a big helping hand to the upcoming artistes in Nigeria"... These are the words of UWOLOH NWABUEZE RAYMOND a.k.a Ray G whose second album titled ‘UNXPECTED’ is expected to hit music stores this December 4. His hot single, “Otutu” featuring W4 and Jaywon got impressive feedback and the video shot by AK One, made major chart-lists across the country.

Ray G’s debut album titled ‘TOGO NAIJA’ may not have given him expected attention in Nigeria but his collaboration with Ghanaian act, Tinny on “It’s A Party” and the video made him popular in Ghana and Togo where he performed at various shows in those countries.

This time, the graduate of Business Administration from Lagos State University indulges outstanding acts like Timaya, Sound Sultan, W4, Tamara (from Naija Sings) and Jaywon amongst others to make an album, music lovers would appreciate. According to him, “I intend to reach out to all classes in Nigeria including the market women, bus drivers, the working class etc as well as Africa and the world at large”.

The ‘UNXPECTED’ is a 15 track package with songs like “Spend My Money” featuring Timaya, “Sile Sile” featuring W4 and productions by Jiggy Jeg, Spanky, J Sleek and Micon. Two events have been scheduled to usher in the album – the first part holds in Lagos at Club Karma on Friday December 10, while the second part will hold on Friday December 17 at E-Lounge, Abuja.

Ray G started music in 1994 while in secondary school. He is presently signed to Warlor Records which is owned by his brother, Peter Uwoloh who also doubles as his mentor. “He has been very supportive and an encouragement to my music career” he said. The album will be marketed and distributed by Afro Best.

Nigerian Music Video Awards 2010..and the Winners are...

Best Afro Hip Hop Video: Mr. Raw Nwanne - "O Chukwu"

Best Afrobeat Music Video: Fela - "Viva Africa"

Best Use Of Animation: T.W.O - "I Need Someone"

Best Fuji Music Video: Dekunle Fuji - "Funmilayo"

Video Of The Year: 2face - ‘Only Me’

Best Contemporary Afro: Sound Sultan - "2010"

Best Mainstream Hip Hop: Bouqui - "Take You Away"

Best Cinematography (Director): Tosin Igho - "Don’t Leave Me"

Best Afro Pop: 2face - "Only Me"

Best Highlife: J. Martins - "Eva"

Best Reggae Dancehall: General Pype - "Champion"

Best Use Of Choreography: Dipp - "Pop Off Selecta"

Best New Director: Frizzle - "Taka Sufe"

Best Use Of Effects: Dipp - "Pop Off Selecta"

Best Soft Rock Video: Djinee - "Overkillin"

Best Use Of Costume: Goldie - "You Know It"

Best Indigenous Concept: Kefee - "Thank You"

Best Video By A New Artist: Solidstar - "One In A Million"

Best Gospel: Ksb - "Turn Around"

Best R ‘N’ B: Banky W - "Strong Ting"

Best Director: Clarence Peters

Most Popular Nigerian Music Video In Europe: Skillz (JJC) - "We Are Africans"

Best Editor: Clarence Peters

Best Producer: Kennis Music