PEOPLES DAILY Weekend, Saturday 23 - sunday 24, january, 2016
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Celebrity Gists
Dayo Amusa set to release album Y
oruba actress, Dayo Amusa, who recently released her latest music video, ‘Aiye Mi,’ featuring Oritsefemi, has announced plans to drop her
first album before the end of 2016. According to the actress, “I get better every day and hope to release one more song before Easter.
Omawumi features Kidjo in video for ‘Play Na Play’
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oming off the heels of her much-loved cover of Adele’s Hello, Omawumi has released a new single and music video ‘Play Na Play’ featuring Grammy award-winning artist, Angelique Kidjo. The vocalist also announced the release of her untitled third album.The new age singer introduced fans and newcomers alike to a new musical journey by recording a completely live album. ‘Play Na Play’ is a live
production arranged by Cobhams Asuquo. The video was shot on location in New Jersey by George Steuber for Monstar Film and produced by Bukola Aré. The live album features production from longtime collaborator, Cobhams Asuquo, Grammy award-winning artist, Angelique Kidjo, Grammy nominated artist, Salif Keita and more yet to be announced international collaborations.
It was great working with Oritsefemi and I hope to record with four more artistes. I intend to release a 12-track album in the last quarter of the year.”
Eva Alordiah drops ‘Kanayo’
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emale rapper, Eva, has dropped a new song, ‘Kanayo’. It is the second single off her upcoming ‘1960’ LP whose release has been postponed many times. The eccentric music act, who got engaged to her boo on stage at the recently-held 10th edition
of the Headies awards ceremony, teamed up with self-acclaimed ‘Alaga Ibile’, Reminisce and Ohyno on the new song produced by Eva’s longtime associate, Tintin. ‘Kanayo’ was dropped on the rapper’s official website and is being sold at $0.99.
2Baba features Phyno, Chief Obi in ‘Coded Tinz’
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hen music super star, 2Baba first announced his new name and that would drop a new single, his fans were pretty excited. The new song, ‘Coded Tinz’ is a dancehall track, produced by Sarz and features hip hop act; Phyno aka Eze Nnunu and comedian; Chief Obi. ‘Coded Tinz’, which was first released exclusively, last week, is a track that sees 2Baba once again display the amazing versatility that has made him arguably the most consistent afro-pop artiste in Africa; as he effortlessly rode the beat, delivering two verses and a compelling hook.
Loose Kaynon features Ice Prince, Milli in ‘Go Hard’
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hocolate City Music Rapper, Loose Kaynon, is out with the first video off his recently released ‘The Gemini
Project’– Go Hard, featuring label mates, Ice Prince and Milli. The video was directed by Camworx.