"My Father & Mother Are Actually Brother & Sister" Says HARRYSONG

In a shocking revelation, singer, Harrysong told Yes Magazine that he is the product of a brother/sister union... ..When asked why his parents didn't have other kids after him..He said..

" It’s just that after my dad and my mum gave birth to me, they separated and went their different ways. So, my father got married to another woman and also my mother to another man. They separated because I was given birth to by two relations. My father and mother are actually brother and sister. They gave birth to me before they could realize that.

Well, I learnt that when my mother was alive, she met my father. Then she was still in school and they were in the same class and the same village. But she didn’t know that they are closely related. So, I was born based on what our villagers regarded as abomination and therefore they had to separate. Because it was a big abomination, so they had to separate. Even, they attempted to kill my father in that village, but he fled, because in Warri where I come from, it is a taboo. They termed it incest."

An Exclusive With Nigerian-American Music Rave, JANELIA!

A widely acclaimed player in the music scene in the United States, Nigerian-American, Janelia was caught-up with in Lagos and sat down with Naija Chit-Chat for this revealing exclusive.

Please give us an insight into your person.

I am a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and a performing artist. Three words to describe me would be creative, personable and compassionate. Basically I’m down to earth, I no dey form. I have a passion for music and I love people, even the not so good ones; I pray for them. I also enjoy cooking and I’m known to host the best house parties, invite only, (she laughs!)

How long have you been into music and what propelled you into it?

I’ve been doing music professionally for 10 years. I have always been drawn to music and the arts as a child and wrote my first song when I was 9 years old. Music is one of my few passions, especially singing live with my band. Making music has always been a part of who I am and will continue to be a part of me.

What’s your genre and who did you decide to go into this style?

My genre of music is a beautiful fusion of soul and Afro-pop (or like we call it in Nigeria, Naija hip-hop). My music embodies the Nigerian-American that I truly am. I have the ability to move fluidly between genres, this is why you will hear funky, soulful and afro rhythms in my song writing and vocal delivery. Now that I have teamed up with some of Nigeria’s A list producers such as Young D and Fliptyce, I feel the sky is not my limit but my starting point.

USA is the music capital of the world, since last year, you have been in Nigeria; why this decision and what do you hope to accomplish outside the US?

After I finished secondary school in Nigeria and decided to further my education in the United States, my plan was to return after my studies so that I may give back to my community and contribute to the progress of Nigeria. It is time to come back home! Other than doing music I am also passionate about helping those that are less fortunate, and want to continue my philanthropy work in Nigeria as I have started in the U.S. I am grateful for God’s blessings in my life and it is simply time to give back to my beloved country. I feel Nigeria needs me and this will become evident as time goes on.

 

So how has your music been doing in the markets?
 
My past releases have done well on iTunes for an independent artist. We will see how the Nigerian market will embrace my music in the long run but so far the response has been great and I’m looking forward to even greater responses.

When do you hope to return to the US?
 
I am what you call a Jet-setter. I fly back and forth across the ocean as necessary; it all depends on what music and my other businesses call for. Nigeria is my home so Nigeria will always be my base.

How do fans get to buy your music.

All my music is available to my fans worldwide through iTunes & most international digital download outlets.  It will soon be available through Caller Tunes, Spinlet and other digital music distribution in Nigeria. Once my album drops later this year it will be available on the streets but for now you can find “Sexy Nana” on many mix tapes on the streets. Also it’s free when you join my official mailing list. I like to provide this free download so that I can have direct access to my fans through my mailing list. I send timely updates to my fans and make sure I respond to their feedback because they are the ones for whom I make music.

Janelia's Links:
Website: http://www.janeliasoul.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/janeliasoul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janeliafan
Official Email List: https://www.facebook.com/janeliafan
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sexy-nana-single/id840260955

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Oscars 2014: Complete Winners' List

Tinsel town’s night of nights ended with some well-deserved wins across the board, culminating in the award for Best Picture.

An array of brilliants films were up for nomination, but "12 Years a Slave” ultimately took home the honors for its incredible story of Solomon Northup, a free man who struggles to survive as a slave in pre-Civil War America, while Lupita Nyong'o gave a touching tribute speech for her Best Supporting Actress win for the same film.

“Gravity” also proved to be a big winner on Sunday, stealing seven academy awards from Best Director through to Best Visual Effects, even though Sandra Bullock lost out on her Best Actress award to Cate Blanchett who was “blown away” by her win for “Blue Jasmine.”

Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively for their unforgettable performances in "Dallas Buyers Club."

For a recap of each award that went out on Sunday night, scroll through our list of all nominees and winners.

And the Oscar went to ....

Best Picture:

"American Hustle"

"Captain Phillips"

"Dallas Buyers Club"

"Gravity"

"Her"

"Nebraska"

"Philomena"

"12 Years a Slave" WINNER

"The Wolf of Wall Street"

Best Supporting Actor:

Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"

Bradley Cooper, "American Hustle"

Jonah Hill, "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Michael Fassbender, "12 Years a Slave"

Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" WINNER

Best Supporting Actress:

Sally Hawkins, "Blue Jasmine"

Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"

Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave" WINNER

Julia Roberts, "August: Osage County"

June Squibb, "Nebraska"

Best Director:

David O. Russell, "American Hustle"

Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity" WINNER

Alexander Payne, "Nebraska"

Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"

Martin Scorsese, "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Best Actor:

Christian Bale, "American Hustle"

Bruce Dern, "Nebraska"

Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"

Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyer's Club" WINNER

Best Actress:

Amy Adams, "American Hustle"

Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" WINNER

Sandra Bullock, "Gravity"

Judi Dench, "Philomena"

Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County"

Best Original Screenplay:

"American Hustle"

"Blue Jasmine"

"Dallas Buyers Club"

"Her" WINNER

"Nebraska"

Best Adapted Screenplay:

"Before Midnight"

"Captain Phillips"

"Philomena"

"12 Years a Slave" WINNER

"The Wolf Of Wall Street"

Best Animated Feature:

"The Croods"

"Despicable Me 2"

"Ernest & Celestine"

"Frozen" WINNER

"The Wind Rises"

Best Foreign Feature:

"The Broken Circle Breakdown," Belgium

"The Great Beauty," Italy WINNER

"The Hunt," Denmark

"The Missing Picture," Cambodia

"Omar," Palestine

Best Visual Effects:

"Gravity" WINNER

"The Hobbit: The Desolation"

"Iron Man 3"

"The Lone Ranger"

"Star Trek Into Darkness"

Best Cinematography:

"The Grandmaster"

"Gravity" WINNER

"Inside Llewyn Davis"

"Nebraska"

"Prisoners"

Best Costume Design:

"American Hustle"

"The Grandmaster"

"The Great Gatsby" WINNER

"The Invisible Woman"

"12 Years a Slave"

Best Documentary Feature:

"The Act of Killing"

"Cutie and the Boxer"

"Dirty Wars"

"The Square"

"20 Feet from Stardom" WINNER

Best Documentary Short:

"CaveDigger"

"Facing Fear"

"Karama Has No Walls"

"The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life" WINNER

"Prisoner Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall"

Best Film Editing:

"American Hustle"

"Captain Phillips"

"Dallas Buyers Club"

"Gravity" WINNER

"12 Years a Slave"

Best Makeup and Hairstyling:

"Dallas Buyers Club" WINNER

"Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa"

"The Lone Ranger"

Best Music (Original Score):

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BREAKING: Aita’s New Single Release Date Postponed!

The new single by gospel Artist, Aita slated for release on March 1, 2014 has been postponed by 3 weeks! This could not be unconnected with the fact that the Music Video, which was expected to be released simultaneously, has not been completed.

Competent source from KingZion Records have it that the bitter cold currently being experienced in the North East of the USA could be responsible for the delay because according to gist, the last time an attempt to shoot a video outdoors resulted in the Artist falling sick wit cold.

Another scheduled recording for today was also cancelled because the temperatures dropped to 13 degrees in Washington DC Metropolitan Area; the frigid Artic Air has struck again in the North Eastern part of the country. The National Weather Service advise that some places from the central U.S. to the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys could be having some frosty high temperatures, as low 20 to 30 degrees below normal.

However, Naija Chit-Chat can exclusively reveal that the Rhythm of Gospel Awards Nominee's much expected single is titled Hero From Zero, which is dedicated to those who have been looked down upon yet conquered adversities.

In the meantime, fans are encouraged to vote for him in the forth-coming awards ceremony by clicking here. Aita is nominated in category #7, #32 and #47, closes tomorrow March 1, 2014.

Keep in touch and stay warm for the release, which promises to be soul-soothing. 

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Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike Evicted From House

Nollywood Actor and school proprietor, Emeka Ike has been thrown out of his rented apartment in Magodo GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, over his inability to pay an accumulated three years rent of N8.5 million.

The Twin Duplex located at 1, Raji Oladimeji Street, Magodo GRA, was until his ejection, used by Emeka to run his business.
 

Emeka had in 2007 diversified by establishing a secondary school named St Nicholas College and decided to hire the premises on a five-year lease agreement from an 87-year-old retiree, Chief Samuel Agboola Akintan at the rate of N2 million per annum for the first two years and N3 million annually for the remaining three years, bringing the total rent of five years to N13 million.

Reports have it that Emeka was able to get his landlord accept a deposit of N2 million with a promise to pay the rest later. Trouble, however, started when a year after moving in, the popular Actor began to default and at a point issued a dud cheque of N1.5 million.

To force Emeka to pay his money and eject him from the property, Chief Akintan through his company, Samak Investments Ltd, had to drag the Actor to the Ikeja Magistrate court where he was ordered out of the house.

Omotola Sizzles In ‘Blood In The Lagoon’

Nollywood sweetheart, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is set to dazzle movie fans as Tropical Gem Studios announced the release of Teco Benson’s Blood In The Lagoon on screens nationwide soon, Omotola’s first movie since she was named  one of TIME 100 Most Influential People In The World.

The new film, which has already been named one of the films to watch out for in 2014 by Nollywood Reinvented, is an emotionally charged and thought-provoking movie that is expected to keep viewers glued to their seat till the very end.

Set against the backdrop of dichotomies surrounding the Lagos lifestyle, the film centres around George Dibiya (Okey Uzoeshi), born into abject poverty and thrust deep into the drudgery fate has dealt him.

Just like thousands in the many slums of Nigeria, George’s life story is already written and sealed by fate, even before he came into the world. He ekes out a living in the treacherous murky waters of the waste deluged Lagos lagoon. And this is not of his making.

The chances of getting any education and, maybe clawing his way out of the situation are zero. But after the murder of his brother, George sets out not to allow his brother’s dream die. Along the way, he gets entangled with the stunningly beautiful Scarlet (Omotola).

Blood in the Lagoon also features other notable actors including Eddie Ugboma, Akin Lewis and Ufuoma Ejenebor.

Founded in June 2002 by Jerry Padney, in the United States, Tropical Gem Studios has developed into an operation with a talented and innovative team of specialists. It has produced several independent films, television programmes and music videos.

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CONFIRMED: Nigeria’s Leading Songstress In America, Emem Udonsah Getting Married!

Emem, Amos, & Parents - January 5, 2014

We brought you a gist but were not too certain about it (Click to read Nigeria Songstress, Emem Udonsah Getting Married? which has become the most populer post on this Blog). Our investigative prowess has finally revealed with all certainty (With pictures to prove) that truly and surely, the beautiful damsel with Akwa-Ibom roots will indeed be getting married to her lucky charm, Amos Olaosun.

Naija Chit-Chat can authoritatively inform our growing readers that the Introduction Ceremony otherwise known as “Knocking on the Door” did take place on Sunday January 5, 2014. The Traditional Wedding comes up on Thursday March 6, 2014 while the Church Wedding takes places two days later on Saturday March 8, 2014.  

"Knocking on the Door"

Our reliable source also reveal that Emem is right now in Lagos putting finishing touch to her new single, which is expected to be released soon, “Blow My Mind” produced by Jay Stuntz who also produced rave of the moment, Flavor; talking about killing two birds with one stone (Marriage and Music, no wonder her name, Emem sounds MM).

Naija Chit-Chat will be bringing you the gist as it flows from her Wedding while wishing her a very fruitful and blissful union.

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Gospel Artist, Excel Set To Officially Release Album In South Africa

Listening to her talk and express her love for God, one would appreciate the talent in this beautiful South African based Artist, Excel. Little wonder she has perfected plans to release her debut CD come March 1, 2014 and she is definitely ready to take the gospel music world by storm.

In a short chat at the Airport in Johannesburg on her safe return to the shores of South Africa after visiting Nigeria for some personal business and concert appearances, the Artist has assured to live her name to the fullness of God; “My name stands for excellence and by the special grace of God, I want to stamp an excellent mark in South Africa and the world at large with my music. I have come a long way and I have been assured by God that this is my season”, she said.

Excel on Stage With Joan-Paul Momodu

In living up to the billing, she has already caused promoters to take a second look at her when she deservedly cruised to the No. 1 spot on the Reverbnation Charts in as little as 2 days and holding on to it for over 4 weeks in a row before she decided to switch her nationality to reflect her current home country, South Africa.

Excel arriving Johannesburg Airport, February 15, 2014

Excel is scheduled to minister at the Open Heavens Crusade organized by Omega Fire Ministries, South Africa on Wednesday March 5 and Thursday 6, 2014.

Click to visit Excel's Page

Excel is open for Bookings within and outside South Africa. Serious inquiries can be sent through meme.excel.1@facebook.com

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Nigeria Songstress, Emem Udonsah Getting Married?

If information reaching us from South-South Nigeria is anything to go by, then prepare your shout of celebration, hugs and kisses because Nigerian Songstress, Emem Udonsah of “Sesimanam" fame who left the shores of the United States is reportedly getting married to her heartbeat, whose name we have not yet layed our hands on. But one thing we sure got was that the former American Idol Contestant made a good catch or we should say the gentleman made a good catch on one of the voices of the USA for Mandela fame.

Our Telescope has been beamed towards Akwa Ibom State and we will be bring you the fullest and undiluted gist. 

Love is good!

See Emem's Sesimanam Video

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2face Reportedly Impregnates Teniola, His Account Officer, Seeks Abortion

2Face Idibia has become notorious for making several children with different women who are not his wives! 2Face is the celebrity who has made baby mama culture the new norm in Nigeria.

When he decided to settle down with Annie, one of his (three known) baby mamas, many of his fans and critics were happy that finally he would become more responsible and sexually focused on his legal wife, Annie, but the latest report filtering into town concretely suggests that marriage cannot change this Benue-born singer.

Icon Weekly can authoritatively inform you that as you read this, a young lady who works for one of the new generation banks, Teniola, is three months pregnant for this prince of African music! Did that hit you like Mike Tyson’s punch! Wait, more is coming.

We gathered that Teniola, who hails from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has been 2Face’s account officer for a long time now. Did you say this intimate relationship could have been going on before his marriage?

Teniola, a graduate of University of Lagos, might just be another victim of the pressures marketers in the banking sector face to lure customers with everything they have, if you know what I mean.

The worst part of the story is that 2Baba, as he’s fondly called, (allegedly) wants the pregnancy terminated! Our source revealed to us that he has been begging Teniola with a brand new car to get rid of the pregnancy and keep this scandal out of media radar. Has he stopped counting his children? I guess it is time to ask 2Baba.

Source: Aproko

Tiwa Savage Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting A Police Office!

Forte Oil Ambassador and popular Nigerian female Artist, Tiwa Savage was arrested in front of Eko Hotel for removing a Policeman’s Cap from his head yesterday.

Tiwa had allegedly committed a traffic offence, so the policeman pulled her over. During the course of their interaction, out of annoyance, Tiwa allegedly forcefully removed the officer’s cap and threw it away. She was then arrested and taken away.