Big Sean, Will.I.am and Pusha T Dance Oliver Twist with D'banj

It is no longer news that D' banj's international exposure which led to his sign up to Kanye West's record label G.O.O.D music with Don Jazzy has started paying off. Apart from his collaboration with Snoop Dogg that occurred before the Kanye West deal, D'banj's hit song Oliver Twist was noticed by  British singer and Grammy award winner Estelle who  did her own remix. Now the video to Oliver Twist has been shot and gist is that big Yankee music stars like
Big Sean, Pusha T, Will.I.am and Keisha Buchanan all did the "Oliver dance" in the video. The video was directed by Sesan of Mo'hits. Naija whistle will be premiering the  video immediately it is released.

• 03:09
• O. George
• big sean, D' banj, Don Jazzy, Estelle, kanye west and Mo' hits, oliver twist video, pusha t, will.i.am
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TOP 10 NAIJA SONGS OF 2011

                  Wow… It’s almost the end of the year. While thinking of what to write for my blog today, an idea crept into my head. Why not do the best-selling albums of the year? I said nope. That would be too time consuming as I would need to do lots of research and compile statistics. So for today, I’ll give you the top 10 songs in Naija for 2011 and maybe later do the best selling Nigerian albums.Here is my pick for the chart busters of 2011. Feel free to let me know who you feel should be there and who shouldn’t be.In no particular order,1.       Oliver Twist by D’banj: This song came at the heights of the Mo ‘hits -good music deal and generated lots of buzz even before its release. Produced by no other than Don Baba Jay aka Don Jazzy. D’banj publicly confesses his love for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Genevieve and Omotola. How can one man wish to have all this women? D’banj you’re truly an Oliver Twist.
2.       Super Star by Ice Prince: Following the success of Oleku with Brymo, this choc boy released another club banger from the E.LI. album Superstar is a song Ice Prince talks about the celebrity and party life. I never liked this song at first but it stuck when it was a choice of all DJs in the club.
3.       Kelekele Love by Tiwa Savage: All of a sudden, a beautiful singer just took over the Nigerian music scene. Where did she come from? The fact is she is talented and the choice for a collaboration for most Nigerian musicians. Kelekele love is a toast of the Nigerian ladies. Tiwa has managed to win so many awards despite being a newcomer to the Nigerian music scene.
4.       Pakurumo by Wizkid: This is another one from the controversial superstar. Another song off the album with a lot of hit songs. Wiz kid’s pakurumo is a mix of calypso and the African beat and is a toast of both the oldies and young folks alike.
5.       CHOP MY MONEY BY P. SQUARE: an album from the 27 year old twins is not complete without a party song and a club banger. I’m sure the ladies love the “chop my money” aspect of the song. Wink.
6.       ARA by BRYMO: The first official single from the chap after being signed on to chocolate city. Brymo is the guy behind the chorus on IcePrince’s monster hit Oleku. Another club banger anytime any day. The euphoria of “Ara” is likely to extend into 2008.
7.       BACK WHEN BY DAVIDO: This is another song from a newcomer that did very well in Nigeria in 2011. Davido’s song with Naeto C is a favourite of club lovers and the radio stations. He is a guy with lots of potentials in the Nigerian music scene.
8.       AKPAKO BY TERRY G: The Akpako angel …sorry master is gifted when it comes to making hits. Terry G knows when to ring his trademark bell which never sounds out of place in his Akpako songs.  Akpako was a hit in the streets and clubs but was never really played on radio.
9.       MOLOWONONI BY SAMKLEF: What do you expect when a hit making beat maker collaborates with the finest beat blessers? Samklef, Wizkid, Ice prince and D’ prince (omoba) of Mo’ hits were really on point on this song; it’s my favourite anytime any day.
      SUPERSUN BY BEZ: Another fine song from a fine singer and guitarist. Even though not popular on the streets, the remix with Eldee, Ice Prince and Eva is one of those rare classic Nigerian songs released in 2011.1.   OBOTOSHE BY SKAILEY… We might choose to ignore the song but cannot deny that this song was a massive hit on the streets of Lagos. Despite the randy lyrics, it’s still a favourite for the party lovers.

• 06:59
• O. George
• Bez, Brymo, D' banj, D' Prince, davido, Naeto C, P square, Samklef, Superstar, Terry G, Tiwa savage
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D' BANJ SHUNS CHANNEL O AWARDS..... SAYS I TRAVEL FIRST CLASS

D' banj was notably absent from the Channel O awards that took place at theTaboo Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to  sources, D'banj and Mo'hits crew planned to storm the award venue in style only to discover he was billed to fly on Economy by the event organizers. He immediately turned back with his crew and went home disapointed.
Nevertheless, the Koko master still won two awards ; A special recognition award and
another for the most gifted male video for the song Mr. Endowed remix with Snoop Dogg. The audience was shown a recorded telecast message from D'banj when he was called to receive his award.
The show was dominated by Nigerians and co host Banky W went home with the most gifted R and b video artiste while Darey won the award for ‘Most Gifted Dance Video Artiste’ and Naeto C  for  won ‘Most Gifted African West Video Artiste’. Rapper Ice Prince also beat fellow Nigerian act Wizkid to clinch the ‘Most Gifted Newcomer Video Artist’.
See the full list of winners below:

Most Gifted Dance Video Artist
Darey - Ba Ni Ki Di

Most Gifted African East Video Artist
Radio and Weseal, Keko - How We Do It (Remix)

Most Gifted Hip Hop Video Artist
AKA - Victory Lap

Most Gifted African West Video Artiste
Naeto C - 10 Over 10

Most Gifted Afro Pop
Theo – Ukhona

Most Gifted Kwaito Video Artist
The Dogg - This Is My Time

Most Gifted R&B Video Artist
Banky W. ft. M.I. - Feeling It

Most Gifted African Southern Video Artiste
Liquideep - Settle For Less

Most Gifted Newcomer Video Artist
Ice Prince ft BrymO – Oleku

Most Gifted Male Video Artist
D’Banj ft. Snoop Dogg - Mr Endowed (Remix)

Most Gifted Female Video
Lira – Phakade

Most Gifted Video Of The Year Artist
Zakes Bantwini - Wasting My Time

Special Recognition Award
D’Banj

• 07:59
• O. George
• Awards, Banky W, Channel O Awards, D' banj, d'banj, Ice prince, Naeto C
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KANYE WEST MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT MO’ HITS KOKO CONCERT

Although D’banj, Don Jazzy and the Mo’ hits crew had wanted Kanye West to be present at the Koko concert in Hammersmith Apollo in London, they would have been surprised when Kanye West appeared at the show in the same attire he wore while performing with Jay Z the previous day at
the MTV video awards. Kanye West performed on stage with D’ banj and Don Jazzy his latest sign ups to the G.O.O.D music label.
Kanye West must have flown in straight from Los Angeles to London immediately after the MTV video awards for the Koko concert.
This move has strengthened the Mo’ hits - GOOD music relationship and has further endeared Kanye west to Nigerians.
Enjoy pictures of Kanye West and D’ banj performing on stage.

Kanye west and Jay Z at MTV Video awards 2011

Kanye West and D'banj at koko concert 2011

• 07:20
• O. George
• D' banj, Don Jazzy, kanye west and Mo' hits, Kanye west in Koko concert, koko concert, Koko concert 2011, london koko concert
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