Naija Entertainment Gists.

Here's a little Naija gist for y'all

War between Freestyle and his Record label boss, Solomon Arueya. I heard that the fight between Westside Music Boss, and former Trybesmen member, Freestyle was bloody...no need to tell you all the story, hear from the horses mouth.

Freestyle on Solomon "I am already filing a suit against him for breach of contract, assault and injuries. He inflicted physical injuries on me in his office. A case my family members are not taking lightly. It's some of the reasons I want to sue him. If he compromises the charges by the day I go to him, I'll withdraw the charges, but if he doesn't, I'll take the case to court. What right does he have to inflict injuries on me? As a matter of fact, the contract I had with him had long expired. We signed a contract of three years, with two albums and the three years has passed. He later came around to beg me that we should try and see what comes out of it. I obliged and gave him the album. Now he is not paying me my due royalties and other necessary things he also neglected. I'm tired of staying on his label, I want to move on with my life"

Solomon on Freestyle "Freestyle is one ambitious man. He had a two album contract with Westwide Music and he has only released one and people are saying that we lost Freestyle due to unpaid royalties. I don't think Freestyle can say that to our face. The day he signed on to Westside, he got paid. A kind of sign on fee that will be deducted from his royalties. We paid him for the production of his album though he said he used the money to acquire his apartment. There was a time I paid him to produce a few tracks for one of the artiste on the label but when he wasn't available for the job, we converted the money to be part of his royalties."

Fela's house undergoes renovation

Late Afrobeat king's one storey house located at Gbemisola street, Ikeja, which has been in a deplorable state since Fela died, is finally being renovated. The place was abandoned by his children because they were unable to reconcile their differences. But since Fela's tenth anniversary is around the corner, the children decided to put their differences aside and give the late music legend a befitting and spectacular abode for his 70th remembrance activities

Ben Murray-Bruce builds multi million naira event centre

The chairman of Silverbird group, Ben Murray Bruce will in a matter of weeks add a new property to his empire. He is building a 12, 000 seat capacity event centre in Lekki, Lagos. It is yet unknown what exactly he wants to do with the event place and when he'll unveil it.

Second Surulere Trade Fair

The second Surulere trade fair is set to take place soon. The trade fair is being organised the publisher of City Post newspaper, Barrister Tokunbo Odutola, in conjunction with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The fair presents a unique opportunity to showcase products and services, not only to people in Surulere, but across Lagos State. Participants expected at the fair are well over 250 exhibitors and 100, 000 visitors.

Sammie Okposo looses mum

Kora award winner and Nigerian Gospel Music singer, Sammie Okposo recently lost his mum, Helen Okposo, 63. The late Helen is survived by her four sons and husband and will be buried in August. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

An evening wit D' banj

Silverbird Entertainment presents an Evening with D'Banj
Venue: Banquet Hall, Eko Hotel, V/Island

Time: 7pm

Date: July 28th 2007

Strictly by invitation.

Murphy's Genesis Nite Club shut down

Genesis Nite Club has been shut down finally. There's unconfirmed report that the place has been leased out to a group of Lebanese businessmen who have turned the place to a Nite Club called O. O club is said to have been launched two weeks ago...I'll confirm this report later, just tot to do amebo now lol.

Charming Kids Organisation presents the second edition of the little Charming Prince and Princess Beauty and Talent Pageant 2007.

Venue: Agip Hall Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Date: Saturday 28th July 2007
Time: 11.00 am prompt
Featuring: Marvelous Benji, Sheddi Baba, Tee A, and A Y.

Gate: N2, 500, Children: N1, 000

Further enquiries call 7602147.

Eedris back in studio

Eedris is presently in the studio working on a new album which has already been titled 'Return of the King', with a collabo with one of his biggest critic, Ruggedman. Did he say Return of the King? lol. I hope he really proves he's still the King of rap in Naija. With the likes of Freestyle, Modenine, OD, Sauce Kid taking over the rap scene...that will a very big cap to fit...let's wait and see.

Legendary Gold Limited & Ford Supermodel New York Presents, Nigeria Model Award.

Featuring 20 models, designers (House of J'ola, Ore Apparels, Blokes n Divas),

Venue: Muson Centre

Date: Saturday, July 28th 2007

Red Carpet/Cocktail: 6pm, Event: 7pm.

Ticket available at the gate.


Also I heard Thierry Henry and his beloved model wife Claire have parted ways...the way marriages are ending these days is sad. But I strongly believe in it...we just need to find the one destined for us...me I'm still waiting sha lol.

Meanwhile the screening for Nigeria's Next Super Model is on Friday 27th July. I'm one of dem judges (I feel so honored). Venue is Airforce Officers Mess, I, Kofo Abayomi Str, V/Island, Lagos. Time: 9am. So, all you lovers of modelling...be there!

I have more gist but no time...maybe later? Show some love by dropping comments o...it makes it worth it.

Ciao for now!