Time, Seasons, Hardwork, Consistency, and Quality is all I believe in - FAVI

  

Time, Seasons, Hardwork, Consistency, and Quality is all I believe in, Fast Rising Talent, Favi Shares in his mid talk session with his fans and music listeners. Looking at his catalogs so far and more what he has incoming, it's definitely okay to say his actions and words do find peace to be addressed as a perfect fit.

Although Favi has always likened to be connected to the vast rising talented creatives in the south, his pace and consistency further improve his lots and chances to be addressed as the one there is. Being Hip Hop, Experimental with his sound, and continuous work on improving his craft, his workplace has always been one motivating and tasking his peers and fellow creatives, enabling an environment that works on self-growth and greatness.

Over the past few weeks, Favi who seems to have been working series of projects has been vocal on social media about his work input and what to expect, from highlighting features ranging from Fast Rising Talent such as Reezy, Huloo, Quono to telling his stand on his craft, and how much he appreciates the overwhelming support to his art. 

Favi has also tipped on a 3 Track Collaborative Project by FineDope scheduled to be released by December 2nd. The Project is set to feature himself and Pop Sensation, Huloo, and already has to its list a likely viral hit single titled Pretty Please, Did It, and UP, which was released a couple of weeks ago.

In addition, Favi has also shared he is working on his debut project, GIDIBOY. While we are not certain about who is on it and who is not, he however teased working with Zilla Oaks, one of the many members of Abuja's eclectic group of Hip hop geniuses, Apex Village and that's one we definitely can't wait to get our ears on.

Favi has been eventful likewise in the couple of weeks, there is more to come if you pay attention to his works and we know, we would do right by you to share the most interesting works to you.

Press Release For Eka x Waltar Celestials EP

 

Celestials was put together by two young talented brothers Eká (22 years of age) and Waltar (20 years of age), they were both raised and are based in the city of lagos,their distinct style is a beautiful blend of a lot of melodies,g and being african and the afro sound is the base of their sound bringing together an afrofusion genre.

Eka is in tune with his hip pop and Patua sound as show cased in this project While Waltar is more in tune with the RNB Afro side together with the lovely help of their supper supportive team Ali3N CultuR3 they have brought to you "CELESTIALS" 

Listen to Celestials EP Here

  

ENERGY BY GANZ IS A DETAILED LOVE POETRY TO THE HEART OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES.

  

Ganz the father of Afrocruise genre , is an Abuja based singer, songwriter and he is set to release his second single for the year and he titles this one "ENERGY", dropping on the 19th of October and it will be available on all streaming platforms.

Energy is a beautiful piece and special to me because I wrote it when I was all up in my feelings about this girl. it is a love song that tells a story about me using all my energy to chase this girl I like, using every bit of my energy to attract her, words weren't enough to describe how I feel so I had to put my feelings into melodies and lyrics - Ganz 

You can Pre-Save Energy Here

Favi Hints On New EP's Name Gidi Boy As He Tattoos It On His Body.

 

Nigerian Hip-hop Artiste Favi spotted at a tattoo shop in Lekki as he gets an ink for his upcoming project dropping soon “GIDI BOY”. Favour Ikemefuna is a versatile artiste. He is not only gushing about his banger EP, GidiBoy, to drop next year, he is also making admirable efforts towards striking the right notes for music lovers homes and abroad.  With stage name Favi, the singer launched into music in 2015 after secondary school. For him, it was time to flex his musical muscles.

 

 

While conceding to his romance with Afro Swing, and Hiphop, Favi has dropped three singles and one EP. They are: Money, Flexxx, Flexxx Re-Up ft VinceTheName(now Huloo)&Reezy, then Vibes and Vices EP. "I’ve been independent since I released my first music. Although I’ve been releasing music under Finedope which I co-own," he chips in. 

 

 

Just like a few other fast rising singers, Favi expresses himself in his own way. He, however, aborted his love for pencil drawing after he fell for music.

 

 

"Being Favi is all I have to do - be myself," he told journalists in Lagos. "For real there is competition, but I don’t look at it. I try to get better every time I turn on the audio interface to make something new." 

 

 

So in his quest to give music his best shot, the hip-hop singer admires artistes like Ycee. "I like how he fuses rap with Afro sound. He is one person that made me want to try to tap the Afro sound. Before, all I wanted to do was drop bars," he chuckled. 

 

 

Others like Jhus, Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Royce da 5’9, and Drake send the right signals to his creativity.

 

 

He has a message for music enthusiasts. "The message is clear. If you want to get God’s message you have to embrace the Bible. So just sit back and enjoy my sound, you will get the message."

 

 

Although Favi was born in Bariga area of Lagos State, he hails from Ubuluku, Delta State. He, however, studied Geography and Regional Planning in the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State. 

7 MUSIC VIDEOS TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE TODAY

 This week in the music industry we got to see a lot of amazing videos from our favorite superstars from Tiwa Savage, Burna boy, Flavour and many more and we are here with a recap of our top 7 music videos you should see.

FLAVOUR - LEVELS

TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. BRANDY - SOMEBODY'S SON

TIMAYA  FEAT. BUJU - COLD OUTSIDE 

BADBOY TIMZ - MOVE

BURNA BOY FEAT. POLO G - WANT IT ALL

KWESI ARTHUR - JOHN WICK FREESTYLE 

ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. DAVIDO - HIGH 

Sefa collaborates with Sarkodie and DJ Tira on new single Fever.

 

 

Following the success of her hit single “E Choke” sefa infused a mixture of her Ghanaian harmonies & a Vibrant South African infused style for her follow up single “Fever”, which takes the new sound “AFROPOP “. This song gives her fans the opportunity to feel & enjoy her versatility as an artist. “Fever” gives individuals the chance to feel free, enjoy themselves after a long and stressful year. Sefa enjoyed the process of this single especially working with her dream artist who is also Ghana’s Biggest artist, Sarkodie, as well as embracing a new sound and learning from one of South African’s top DJ/artist DJ Tira.

 WHATS NEXT FOR SEFA 

Referring to herself as “Oliver twist” Sefa wants to try new things, she wants more and she wants to give more. “FEVER” is just a sample of how much she is willing to experiment with her sound, her vocals and most definitely her dancing skills. Not only does she want to be vibrant, but she wants to tells stories, break boundaries & change games. Being a black women in music is already challenging but with GOD & faith in music  & her team she believes anything is possible. 

SOCIALS

Instagram; @s3fa_gh

Twitter; S3fa_gh

Website; www.sefamusic.com

Press Release For Aisé Maryah New Single Wish

 

  Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Maiduguri, Borno State, Aisé Maryah releases her second official single “Wish”, a follow up on the success of her debut. She debuted in the Nigerian music industry on 1st July, 2021 with “Fool For U” and to build on the reception she received, she is here with “Wish”, an Afro-Soul romantic ballad record intertwined with alternative pop sound – a song fantasizing for the presence and affection of a significant other. The song was produced by Drizzle, an emerging music producer from Bauchi State.

“The most interesting about her, is the region she hails from: the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is largely made of conservative  Muslims and not many would expect a wide-eyed girl from that axis to venture into secular music,” wrote Jerry Chiemke, the Editor-In-Chief, Afrocritik in his review of Aisé Maryah’s debut. He went ahead and described Aisé Maryah  as “The Talented Teenager Hoping To Carve a Niche as a Nigerian Indie Pop Artiste.”

You can find and follow her across all social media platforms @AiseMaryah.

CLICK HERE TO Listen to wish

0RACLESHAUN BLAZES A NEW TRAIL WITH HIS EXPLORATIVE DEBUT EP, 'FOR COOL KIDS'

 

With brilliantly carved songs that explore different sides of him in several elements, all making up his greatly anticipated EP, For Cool Kids, self-made and experimental music artiste, 0racleShaun opens yet another new path and makes a fresh statement in the Nigerian music industry, as a contemporary, versatile and modern music artiste. Swimming in the rivers of unconventional and unique genres, this bouquet of four beautifully crafted songs took cues from several genres such as RnB, trap and Afrobeats to consciously articulate 0racleShaun's style,  thoughts and emotions, both as a young person and also an intentional artist. For Cool Kids not only proves to be a masterpiece with its well thought arrangements, soothing melodies and relatable lyrics but also grounds itself in the mind of any listener as a familiar experience worth journeying into. Opening with 'Way Too Many', a song that blends brilliant and thought-out bars with a cocktail of trap and

RnB genres, it's vivid to see the prowess of every contributor as they intelligently blend the power of catchy hooks, smooth contrasts and poetic lyrics, all stemming from the passion in 0racleShaun message, his knowledge of the essence of different genres and the producer's wisdom to merge the best of all these into the Genesis of this EP. 

As it progresses the neat production of the songs on this project and the strategic arrangements employed can also be inferred. 0racleShaun subtly takes us on his personal journey with clear lyrics to repeated ones that seem to build up to a powerful message ranging from themes of love and lifestyle, all of which pays a homage back to the title of the project. OracleShaun embodies For Cool Kids with a strength and passion clearly expressed with his tone leaving a grounded and unforced ambience, and more importantly, with the vocal skills expressed in different songs, he

shows that he's a force beaming with prospects, for moments and memories to come. Anything worth doing at, they say is absolutely worth doing well. For Cool Kids is one that stands as a testament to this saying and what contemporary music, both in Nigeria and around the world expresses. Not

only will it be a memento of hope, friendship and affection in all its realness but also a reminder of how

sometimes magic can be made in the most versatile of ways, a glimpse into the greatness OracleShaun is about to bless us all with. So don't sleep on this EP and enjoy it, baring your all. Trust me, you'll remember this and smile.

Loyz Fluoresces Positive Energy in 'Peace of Mind’

 

Loyz, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who grew up in Port Harcourt city gift-wraps african-inspired melodies in his new single “Peace of Mind”. The exciting sound starts off with his visceral vocals married perfectly with the emotional and catchy beat produced by Dannyblaze. 

“Peace of Mind” embodies a more mellow sound that took a melodic route to beg for positive energy. Loyz’s unmatched songwriting skills, the instrumental’s tempered keys, and supine percussion is behind the peculiarity this song has. 

Heavily influenced by his realities as a young kid who grew up in a not-too-soothing environment, Loyz protests for “Peace of Mind” as he sings ‘It’s not funny oo, E no easy to live and happy o, Only one life wey we get’.

 

Listen to Peace of mind here 

Effects

You have absolutely no right to be fucking with my mind this way,

Mood swings here and there,

You don't even seem to know what you do,

You don't know the effect you have,

And that's annoying too.

Cos how dare you not see what you do to me?

Take me back or shut me out... totally

Cos this state of limbo is driving me crazy.

M.M

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The Best Plugs to eat Amala in Lagoss.

  

  PrintIf you are from the western region of Nigeria or you live within the area, chances are you have a deep love for Amala. The popular Nigerian delicacy made out of yam flour or cassava flour, it is difficult to visit any of the local bukkas in cities like Ibadan and Lagos without finding the meal on the menu.

    The great thing about Amala is that it is quick and easy to prepare, but when not prepared well, be ready to eat your Amala with lumps inside it and trust me you don't want that for your tummy. It is usually eaten alongside soups such as ewedu, gbegiri, okra and more, it is lightweight and makes for an easy swallow down the throat. 

1) Amala Shitta Surulere

Surulere no dey carry last!! If you find yourself around Shita “Small London”, then you need to try out our Amala before leaving our area code. Highly recommend with a chilled bottle of coke to step down the fun. It's a great spot to unwind with friends and elevate your taste buds to the other level.

2) Belgium Canteen, Mile 2

Don't let the foreign name take your mind away from the African delicacy you're about to eat. The rush hour during lunch time can make you wait endlessly for your order, so a quick tip “Always come early”.

3) White House, Yaba 

 Yaba is commonly known as Nigeria Silicon Valley and it lives up to its name and expectations. One of the many gems you should be in Yaba is The White House, and yes you should try out thier Amala and thank me later. It's affordable and worth the stress, so roll up your sleeves and dive into the beauty of your ewedu and Ogunfe. 

4) Olaiya Surulere

The secret to the ever-present crowd at the Olaiya canteen in Surulere has been passed down from one generation to another. Whatever it does not matter much to us amala lovers, as long as they keep serving us wonderful amala gbigbona with ewedu plus gbegiri and lots of soft chunky kpomo. There’s also a branch in the University of Lagos but the ‘real Olaiya experience’ is in Surul

Trust

It's like salt when it touches the ground,

It loses its taste and becomes useless,

In a world filled with lies and hate,

You must find one mortal to bury your trust in.

For a baby to walk he has to crawl his knees on the earth,

Same as life before you live 

you must survive all the hurdles,

Jumping with faith that the sun must shine tomorrow,

But why must I cry before I smile?

I know emotions comes with lies,

Leaving everyone at the mercy of a king called Pressure,

A king who spares no one who has no believe for tomorrow,

Leading earthlings on a quest that never assures coming home.

Some survive with alot of stories to tell,

Some die on the journey with endless regrets,

While I'm here considering to make my journey,

With hope that even when I die without reaching home,

Please tell my story for me.

Gather at the market square of truth and say,

He was a man who had nothing but went in search of everything,

A man who never regretted his actions but held everyone accountable,

The more you look the less you discover that everything in life is meaningless,

But till then stay home and rest in your peace of mind.

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Press Release For Dayna ft Davido ELO

Tanzanian songwriter & musician Dayna daynanyange has over the years scored gold on releasing hit records Angejua,Chovya,Sale Sale,Salama and her new single ELO featuring Nigerian Superstar 30BG boss Davido which is already the biggest songs out of Africa this year. 

Her influencial personality in the society has reflected on her growth flowing across social media. The Dragon Queen is known for her style, uniqueness, beauty and to crown the head her melodies and soothing vibes lights the room. She has been able to bag deals and endorsements and her brand has partnered with institutions and companies, too mention a few a prestigious ambassadorship with the Tanzanian Breweries company.

ELO featuring Davido is a tune that keeps ringing in your head. The blend of Swahili and English makes it more comfortable to listen to without minding the language gap.

 STREAM ELO HERE

Morien - Harmony On Your Lips

Christopher Chike Ajah, popularly know as MORIEN is a fast growing artist from Enugu state. The 20 year old talented music artist began his music career in Uyo,Akwa ibom state Where he was discovered by his label ETINSRECORD. 

The young artist who was born in port harcourt, raised by his mom is from a family of 3 calls his sound “Harmonic Music” as he tends to blend his harmonies into all genre of music he creates. 

Follow Morien on Social Media: 

Twitter: @Moriensounds 

Instagram: @Justmorien 

Facebook: @Moriensounds

Stream Harmony On Your Lips Here

Let’s make love tonight

I can feel you your breath around my neck,

Hugging me from behind you planted a warm kiss,

Your lips feel so different tonight,

So calm, I feel you need me right now,

I turned to face you,

To match the intensity of your breath,

You closed your eyes slowly,

While pulling me closer to meet your lips,

You sighed as we exchanged the first kiss,

Then you held me even tighter as you begin to feast, 

Moving your head slowly to the left and to the right,

Trying to get all the kiss at once, 

I felt my coochie cry out,

I crossed my legs,

You sensed it I guess, 

Then you led me to our bed,

There where all the magic happens,

You had a bottle of white wine for me because you want to make this moment different.

While sipping my wine,

You started talking about all the things you wanted to do to me,

I was already half way into the drink before you started, 

I closed my eyes while I savored everything you said,

Picked up every word,

Processed it, 

Planted it in my imaginary memory, 

Played it over and over,

Quarter to the end of the drink, you started massaging my feet, 

You know I love it when you touch me there,

On my feet,

Oooh, with the alcohol already in my system,

I just enjoyed every bit of it,

Then you kissed my feet, 

You kissed it continuously until you heard me let out a moan,

You knew I was ready for you. 

I took my feet back,

Now you’re smiling cuz you already know, 

As I moved closer to you, your eyes lowered,

When I leaned in for a kiss, you sighed and let me do my thing,

You still had your easy shirt on,

While kissing you, I slid my hands in to feel your nipple, 

I heard you let out a soft moan,

I reached for your lips and kissed you while running my hands on your warm skin,

I took off your shirt,

Just while you were trying to remove it completely,

I placed my cold lips on your nipple,

Flickered, flickered, bite, flickered,bite, flickered, sucked,

You moaned out loudly while holding my head against your nipple,

I moved on to the next one while rubbing my thumb and middle finger on your nipple,

You were getting so much in the mood,

I moved from the nipple and started planting kisses on your belly areas while using both hands to play with your nipple,

Your eyes were shut.

Touching your torso I felt you wiggle,

That excitement filled my heart,

You miss mama babe?

Slid my hands into your short, I felt you

So hard and so ready,

But I had to taste you first,

I miss how you feel in my mouth,

You smell so fresh and clean, 

I kissed you there, 

I felt you jump,

I then kissed your cap and glide my tongue on it gently,

While stroking on your length 

I used my tongue to follow my hands movement 

I love when I breathe on you

When you allow me just give you pleasure

You were there whim-ping

I sucked on you 

Spat sucked, up and down strokes 

Did this for 10 times 

I kissed your balls 

Used my tongue to flicker and suck, flicker and suck

You’re groaning now

I intensified it 

Now you’re begging me to sit on you 

“I want to feel you pls” he said 

I pretend not to hear 

Then he groaned softly again and said “ I want to feel you babe”

It’s been a while I heard you say that 

Then i came up on you 

As I tried to sit on you, we both feel a connection while trying to join bodies

It feels deeper every time

Our moans are always louder everytime 

With the current I feel in my body I begin to ride 

Now I’m sitting on you

Rolling my waist against you while still touching your nipples 

I keep at it

Now you loose it 

You hold my waist to direct me on how you want to feel me 

You call my name 

Telling me how you’ve always wanted me 

Asking me why I became so distant

Mumbling “ I love you” under your breath

You couldn’t get enough of me 

Holding me, you tell me how much you miss me

Gasping for air and smiling in satisfaction 

“Please don’t leave me again” he said 

“Come fuck me doggy” I said 

Without a word, he got up And spanked me onto the bed

Sweet violence 

You placed pillows right under my belle for support while pulling my waist closer to you

You slid in and leaned forward while at it,

Kissing my neck, saying things to my ear, tilting my neck upwards while having me from behind 

You keep saying 

“Please don’t leave me again” 

With every hit comes the line 

I was so turned on, I was moaning so recklessly 

Telling him how much I missed him 

Telling him how he made me so distant 

Saying “I won’t leave you again” 

When he heard me say “I won’t leave you again”

He leaned over and kissed me while having me doggy 

He held my waist so tight, like I was gonna run

He kept mumbling some words, I was struggling to hear him cuz I was so into the moment with him 

He intensified the strokes 

Guess he was close to bursting a nut and I heard him say 

“I love you Babe, I really do” 

Esmerelda

Tattoo Lovers, Here Are 5 Essentials You Should Know Before Getting Your First Ink.

  Getting a tattoo is one of the coolest pains you can think off, some will say getting an ink is like getting married it stays for life and you definitely don't want to wake up seeing your arm filled with ugly and unhealthy tattoos. To avoid waking and regretting your inked skin, thread carefully on the necessary procedures and wise decisions.

Drink plenty of water

It’s important to stay hydrated during the process and you should drink plenty of water beforehand. Being well hydrated is always a good idea but in this particular case, it helps you last longer and heal quicker afterwards.

Keep your skin moisturized 

Obviously don’t slather yourself in moisturizer right before your tattoo but it’s definitely a good idea to moisturize your skin leading up to the day before you go. According to what I’ve read, it also helps the ink take a bit better.

Eat Well

Make sure you eat a good hearty meal before your appointment. Your body is going to need the energy, especially when your instinct is going to be to tense up during the painful parts of the tattoo.

Don't do it on the cheap

Unless you have several friends that can vouch for a cheap tattoo parlor,you're altering your body for life and if it sounds too good to be true then it is.

Choose Wisely

No matter how madly in love you are with someone right now, it's risky putting your soulmates name on your body;what if you are not together anymore so choose your tattoo choices wisely so you don't have regrets of taking it out.

Purpose Isn't Any Of These

  

 Growing up, we are faced with a lot of challenges that eventually distract us from being who we truly want to be because we are carried away. One thing that can really keep us in check is PURPOSE.

What does it mean to have purpose? What does purpose mean to you?

To me, Purpose is finding that one thing that keeps you burning & hungry. It is the first thing on your mind when you wake up and the last thing before bed time. 

Purpose = Vision... more like direction for the soul. 

It is interesting how in life, we are controlled by many things ... money, fashion, sports and betting, news, lifestyle, travels etc... we base off peripheral things... things that don’t actually matter. Things that can just slip off your hands easily. 

I am a big preacher of inclining oneself to immaterial things instead such as love, faith, helping others, impacting lives, giving to the poor/needy. In my 24 years of being alive, I have realized that life is a sprint, you need to run for a bit & rest for a bit to gather strength and restrategize for the next race. You need to align yourself with things that are energy filling like worshipping a supreme being, connecting with people of same value, educating someone.

In order to be on purpose, you have to be intentional... ‘Brymo’ a popular artist made this comment in one of his music that “Age is like fine wine but of little use in the moment”; I hold on to this so much because, thinking about it on a deeper level, I can argue that it is so true. A lot of youth these days are on the ‘high way of life’ struggling for mundane things such as women, riches, fame.... who is the most popular thing... Let’s be practical, a lot of people, infact majority don’t listen to motivation... I strongly advice against this behavior because if you are really going to be successful, you need all the motivation you can get to be very honest.  We look up to people like Myles Monroe, Rockefellers, Jay-z, Oprah, House of Tara, Ibukun Awosika, Les Brown, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj... I could go on and on, if these guys didn’t/aren’t living a life of purpose, we won’t be mentioning their names today.

As a young person, it is time to find your way back... leave the highway where everyone is rushing towards... step back and reflect...It is way better to be known by few as a quality person than to be known by multitude as a Nuisance. I understand that Nuisance is a strong word and a lot of people might stop stop reading this write up here... but anyway, live a life of purpose always!.

Now you ask, how do I live a life of purpose?

1. Step Back To Retrace Your Steps: ask yourself, where have I missed it?... this is hard.. this is probably the hardest thing you would ever do in your life but it is totally worth it. Stepping back gives room for your inner being to reflect and connect. It gives your soul the chance to reverberate.

2. What Drives You?: ask yourself, what is that one thing that I would do even if I wasn’t paid to do it for the rest of my life? What would you do to make you grateful for you for choosing it? Go deep into your soul and search...

3. Stay On Your Purpose: once you have answered the above question, stay there... this is the second hardest thing in life because things will get tough... you will be pushed to the wall, your faith will be tested with hot irons and things of the world but only the determined survive. Success comes to those who persevere, endure, work hard and PRAY.

In conclusion, when finding your purpose, you need to connect to a supreme being,  you need to be rooted and grounded in spirituality because the spirit controls the physical...

If you found this impactful, share with someone you love!

- Esmeralda

Sad Love By Esmerelda

 When you loose what you love,

You may never get it back,

Once you get it back,

It might not last long,

If a true man leaves his second for his first,

How certain is it that he would not jilt his first love for another?

He will though, because it is obvious that you’re not his first love,

Maybe the other he gilted.

God knows who is right 

God knows who has left 

May he never leave you in between

Anytime you love someone 

It’s either they love you back and wax stronger 

Or it doesn’t move an inch 

It’s hard to move on 

Any guy can make his way into a girl 

Majority make it into her heart

Only a few can touch her soul 

A flexible tough guy is attractive 

A soft emotional guy can easily chicken out 

Some people don’t want to see me find your love 

But it’s hard to find, you handed it over 

It’s never good to loose the one you love

Pride ruins, pride kills 

Endurance and understanding, I would show 

I miss the way we feel 

When we were together 

Sexual pictures coming to my head 

Seduction at its peak 

Baby, let me show you true love 

I truly miss you, I need you a hundred percent 

You added meaning to my life.

We had our ups and downs 

A life was lost along the line 

But it’s still you when it’s still you 

It’s quite hard to loose someone you truly love,

It’s harder to say bye than bye-bye,

I still want you back, 

I promise not to be careless,

I did not see what I had,

Maybe I didn’t understand the meaning of value. 

Missing you a lot,

I know we have some future,

Hope we make it shine like stars,

We would produce another life together,

With you, I have all,

Without you.... I have none,

I want you to have more,

You’re worth more than gold, 

I love you still,

I don’t want to loose you,

I want our coming back to be worth the time apart.

By Esmerelda.

Press Release For Pheropizzle MAHD

 

A promising year is in store for Afro-fusion Ibadan based artist; Pheropizzle, as he starts the year with the first single "MAHD" before his EP which is expected to drop later in the year. Being amongst the crop of new generation Ibadan artists showcasing their city to the world,“MAHD” concisely reveals the fancy life of the party inspired by hip pop culture and style.The song begins with a snappy flow which brings life to the ears of anyone listening. This is followed by Pheropizzle’s peculiar riddim on the chorus, before Zaraman Jacy and Pheropizzle go on to deliver unforgettable verses.

The main genre of the song is Afro-swing with a touch of African hip pop. However Afrobeats'' the base of African music is quickly noticeable. The eccentric and divergent approach on this song creates a fusion.

Stream MAHD Here

Kayus Dazzles On Stages

 

Following his debut project plot twist in 2018,Lagos city Kayus makes a much anticipated return with his new brand single “Stages”. Rapping and singing along to a smooth trap beat produced by artiste and friend “Toyin Ores”, he touches on his evolution as an Artiste as well as overcoming obstacles on his way to the top

He stakes his claim in a way that is both lyrically impressive and still consumable for a wider audience while maintaining a bravado you have come to expect from some of your favorite rappers. It is of little surprise he exudes a mastery of flows in addition to his witty wordplay.

Stages has racked a couple thousand of streams within it's first week of release and was included in the mainland block verified Playlist among others.

Stream Stages Here

My Make-up is pun with colors - MUA Onaope

   

Beauty is an energy we all possess that comes from the soul and radiates through the skin and face. Today, we speaking with Make up artist, Beauty influencer and content creator “Babarinsa Onaopepo” about her artistry, journey and challenges she has faced in the game.

What's your name?

My name is Onaopepo and it means so many ways to give thanks but everyone calls me Onaope. 

What inspired your makeup artistry business?

I have always been a really creative person since I was little so it came to me naturally. I was that child that would draw on their notes and on the walls, every where I could find and I love experimenting with color. If I wasn’t into make up, I’d still be an artist of some sort. 

How did your brand name come out?

It’s just my name and the first letter of my middle name. 

Are you self taught or you learnt from 

someone?

I learnt the basic rudiments of make up for three months under the tutelage of Betvikkies_ Muas . 

I also watched a lot of YouTube videos and tried to recreate challenging looks from other make up artists.  

Tell us about your learning process?

It was really fun. I looked forward to learning something new everyday. I’m still learning till now and when I see a challenging look or any form of inspiration, I get really excited. 

I love to challenge myself each time because I get easily bored.

What's the most exciting part of your job?

When I imagine a look in my head and it comes out perfect or better still, when I do a clients make up and you can see that they love it. 

What challenges have you encountered since you started this business?

People tend to think you’re unserious or uneducated and try to take advantage of you because you’re offering them a service. Also some brands I’ve worked with try to exploit me without pay .

Also I hate when clients delay me. 

Which Makeup artists inspires your craft or you looking up to?

This is very hard but @tiaad_tutorials inspires me a lot. Her make up is unreal.

@jackieaina is someone  I look up to a lot.

Vanessa gyimah , Lhidhia Stanley and Dimma Umeh are also close to my heart. 

Connect with her on her Socials

Instagram:Onaopepo_a

Twitter:Onaopepo_a

To My Next Girlfriend

I love to drink my action because it speaks louder than words,

And if I ever make a mistake just kiss me and tell me how to walk,

With your feelings and watch me be the best hero in your city,

I might say nothing to others because I know they want something,

But to you my everything you should know my anything,

I love to wake up next by your side and let my hands take a stroll down the line,

Where it crosses hells gate and watch you waters cool down my mind,

My favorite color is blue because when I look up I still want to think about you,

I have been hurt in my past life but in your arms I just want to feel right,

Love kiss you and treat you like Romeo when he found love,

I'm a heartless thug whos life has been hooked on the line,

But don't be scared of heights because I'll teach us how to fly,

Some days will be rainy but I promise to be the rainbow that comes after the storm,

And when the rain is gone our fire will never be disturbed,

Because you're my favorite song that comes on unannounced,

Lets cheers and create memories take polaroid's and stay enemies,

Because one day i'll become your worst memory.

Instagram/Twitter:dicennaemeka 

Full Vol Care Package EP by 4Runna Is Mixed With Melodies From The South

  

Jonny Ezi Tochukwu known professionally as 4RUNNA is a Nigerian hip-hop recording indie artiste, rapper, song-writer and producer born and raised in Port -Harcourt. His sound is a healthy mix of early melodies from all around the world carefully laced with poetry straight from his heart, giving listeners a sense of belonging and warming them up to the apparent soul and ear grabbing nature of his music. 

His early influences include the likes of Lil Wayne, Kanye West ,Jermaine Lamar Cole etc. Growing up in a household that held the music of the Jackson’s, 

Presley’s and John’s to high standards, 4RUNNA was surrounded by a lot of timeless records and as such, grew up wanting to make art that could represent something similar for generations yet to come. He started work on his debut project “On A Count Of 3” initially due summer 2020 but pushed back due to the Covid Outbreak. 

To make up for the postponement a 3 pack titled Full Volume Care Package (Stylized as) “Full Vol Care Pckg” is scheduled for release sometime 

in December. Asked on what his view on success as a hip-hop indie artiste from Port Harcourt would feel like, he replies “Right here and now, I feel like I’m standing outside on a windy night with my palms covered, lighting one matchstick after another, throwing them into the dead of the night hoping that one gets to start a fire. Getting a fire started would definitely feel like hitting success as an indie artiste from these parts, I might not be that guy that sets off the fire , but I’m 

sure as hell going to be one of the reasons why it’s going to be lit.”

Connect With Him On Socials 

@4_Runna - Twitter

@i4runna - Instagram 

Click to listen to the EP

Would Be Gone By Esmerelda

i miss us, 

the moment we shared,

The time short,

We used to text each other at the same time the feelings we had,

The feelings people saw and beefed us beefed me

I miss it so much,

When I used to write for you,

You’d look at me and tell me you loved me,

Where is that love we shared?

Gone... I guess

But it’s alright 

I could do a week without you. . .

I did it once,

But it was really the most dreaded feelings,

We had shared something,

It is like a bond between us,

In one place,

Bear it in mind that, one day, you wouldn’t see me

You’d want to feel me but I wouldn’t be there

You’d want to reach out to touch my lips

But. . . I’d be far away

Because I wouldn’t be there 

.

I don’t want to do this,

I don’t want to let you go,

But. . .

You keep putting a lot of girls above me,

You knew. . . I was still there when you need me, 

I dunno how I’m gonna live without you,

Now that I’m dating but I still have a broken heart,

How long would this last?

.

I can’t think straight,

When you’re done playing around,

I know you’d come back around,

Maybe not today,

Neither is it going to be tomorrow. . .

One thing I know for sure is

You’d find me but you wouldn’t see me

Because I’d be far beyond reach 

My heart is being withdrawn from you

Away from you 

I’m almost like a stranger and all you want to do is apologize

I ain’t a kid no more 

We’ve gone this far 

It’s alright if you want it to end it.

I had survived once 

And I can do it again many times

I know teenage love never last 

It always ends one day 

Because . . . 

It’s either you get tired

Or you find someone better

Well if you have 

Good luck with it

And ill-luck to me for sticking around for too long...

July2014

Socials:Twitter: Joyce_ie

               Instagram: Joyce.ie

A Story Or A Poem

I don't know if to call this a story or a poem but I hope you enjoy it,

He wasn't feeling straight on himself then he had to check on his friends,

Little did he know he was far from his ends but his girl was rocking a Benz,

Met up at the bar with a glass in her hands too pretty to be true,

Curvy lady looking set her smile fire she lit my jet,

Let's fly out to a place where no one can relate,

I take you like my brother and love you like my mother,

But I can't assure you a relation even if we sailing in ships,

Moods changed and couple days she was feeling pain,

I understand the pressure of sitting on the fence,

Hoping you make a dollar or you create a chance,

My OG said Loyalty is rare If you find it keep it,

Because this ladies will always hurt you when they are probably busy,

Then the pressure kicks in dressed in Nike,

Just to messed up all we built and you allowed it,

Flowers on the ground and all you could do was sniff through it,

Positivity is everything you will be needing to raise above the storm,

Even when they hate you please still carry on,

Because this life is a battle and only the strong can live on,

Never let your present determine what is in the future.

- Dicey

Learn ABC'S Of The LGBTQIA's Community

 LGBTQ means Lesbian, Gay, Transgender”,Queer. most people know of these four terms, but sometimes you can get extensions of LGBT, like LGBTQIA. There are so many different terms people use for sexuality and gender out there, it can get a little confusing. The LGBTQIA+ community is one that has seen many of such changes. From being largely unrecognised and ignored to coming to be known as LGBTQ community

     Hopefully this article will be able to show there is a lot more than just LGBT and that you don’t have to fit into a box, no one really fits entirely into a definition, but we hope you are able to find these definitions helpful.

Ace: Informal Term and interchangeable with a sexual.

Androgyne: Someone who does not identify with being male or female, or identifies as a mixture of the two.

Androromantic: Someone who experiences romantic attraction to male or masculine individuals.

Androsexual: Someone who is sexually attracted to men and masculinity.

Agender: Someone who doesn’t have a gender.

Allies: A straight person who supports the LGBT community or a cis person who supports the transgender community.

Aromatic: Someone who does not experience romatic attraction.

Assigned gender: The gender someone is assigned at birth.

Assigned sex: The sex someone is assigned with at birth

Binary: Split into two separate parts, often a prejudiced view e.g. gender binaries are male/female, binaries for sexuality are 

homosexual/straight.

Binding: A method of flattening a part of your body to align with your gender identity or gender expression i.e. binding the breasts to create the appearance of a flat chest.

Bigender: Someone who identifies with both female and male gender.

Bisexual: Someone who is sexually attracted to the sexes male and female.

Biromantic: Someone who experiences romatic attraction to the male and female sex.

Butch: A female identified person with a more masculine appearance and presentation. Also a term used for masculine gender expression.

Cisgendered: Someone whose gender matches that of the sex they were assigned at birth. Often shortened to Cis.

Closet: A term used when someone has not revealed their gender identity or sexual orientation status i.e. being in the closet.

Coming out: The act of an individual revealing to family, friends or colleagues their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Crossdressing: When someone dresses in clothes that are opposite to the norm of their gender or sex identity, but it may be part of their gender expression.

Demisexual: Someone who doesn’t feel attracted to someone until they have established an emotional connection.

Drag: A form of crossdressing, it is often used in performance art.

Disclosure: This could be revealing if you have a sexually transmitted infection to previous or present partners; your sexual orientation; sexual preference or transgender status.

Dyke: A derogatory term directed at lesbians, although some may choose to identify this way or reclaim it.

Dysphoria: A common term used for transgender individuals that includes feelings of restlessness, anxiety, despair and depression, i.e. society or body dysphoria.

Faggot: A derogatory term directed at gay people, although some may choose to identify this way or reclaim it.

Femme: A gender expression that leans on the feminine spectrum.

FTM: Female to male transgender or transsexual individual.

Gay: A widely accepted term for all samesex 

attractions/sexuality. Interchangeable with homosexual.

Gender binary: The concept that gender is a binary, comprised of male and female.

Genderless: Someone who doesn’t identify with any gender.

Gender neutral: Someone who does not feel they identify with any gender identity.

Genderqueer: Someone who identifies outside the gender binary.

Heteroromatic: Someone who is interested in having a relationship with the opposite gender as themselves, but not interested in sex.

Heterosexual: Someone who is sexually attracted to someone of the opposite gender to themselves.

Homosexual: Someone who is sexually attracted to the same gender as themselves.

Homophobia: The discrimination and hatred of gay and lesbian individuals.

Homoromantic: Someone who experiences romantic attraction to the same gender identity as themselves.

HRT: Abbreviation of Hormone Replacement Therapy, a common choice for transgender individuals in transition.

Intersex: People born with some combination of both male and female genitalia. Corrective surgery/hormonal treatment can be used 

during the person’s life so they align with one sex

Lesbian: A female identified person who is sexually attracted to other female identified people.

Metrosexual: A straight man with taste and style who knows about fashion, art and culture.

Metamour: Word used by polyamorists (see P) to refer to partners.

MSM: Men who have sex with men.

MTF: Male to female transgender or transsexual individual.

Neutrois: The exact definition is being disputed, but there is a general consensus it is an individual with a null, neutral or lack of gender.

Non-binary: Someone who does not fit into the binary or either sexuality norms or gender norms.

No labels: Some people choose not to label themselves.

Omnisexual: Interchangeable with pansexual (see P).

Padding: The act of adding mass to a part of your body to conform with your gender identity or gender expression i.e. stuffing a bra to 

create or enhance the appearance of breasts.

Packing: A method of creating the appearance and sensation of a penis, often using a device meant for this purpose called a packer.

Panromantic: An individual who experiences romantic attraction to all genders.

Pansexual: A sexual attraction, sexual desire, romantic love, or emotional attraction towards persons of all gender identities and 

biological sexes.

Polyamorous: Someone who has more than one sexual attraction to multiple, but not all genders.

Post-op: A term used by transgender individuals who have undergone surgery.

Pronoun: A pronoun is how someone is referred to, for example, he or she or ze, a good way to find out how someone identifies is to not only ask for someone’s name but their pronoun too. Some 

people avoid pronouns entirely.

Queer: An umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities.

Questioning: Someone who may be questioning their gender or sexuality.

Sapiosexual: Sexually attracted to intelligence.

Skoliosexual: Attraction to non-binary genders.

Sex: The sexual identity of an individual is defined by reproductive organs and chromosomes.

Sexuality: A person’s sexual orientation or preference.

Straight: Interchangeable with heterosexual.

Trans: An umbrella term to define the trans community. Can also be short for transgender.

Tranny: A derogatory term directed at trans people, although some may choose to identify this way or reclaim it.

Transition: The process of medically, socially or legally changing one’s gender or sex. This process is often to provide comfort and affirmation in one’s body or identity.

Transgender: Also known as trans, it is an all-inclusive umbrella term for people whose gender identity does not line up with the gender they were assigned at birth. This can include medically, 

socially and legally transitioning, if it desired by the individual.

Unsure: Someone who feels unsure of their sexuality and or gender identity.

Pronouns

Male pronouns: he/him/his

Female pronouns: she/her/hers

Neutral pronouns: they/them/theirs