GIDINOIZE INTERVIEWS NSE IKPE ETIM-NOLLYWOOD’S LATEST MARVEL.

NSE IKPE ETIM

Nse Ikpe-Etim is the biggest thing in Nollywood right now.She has been in the entertainment industry since age 18 when she anchored a show on NTA.Her first movie role was in Venom of justice 2 after which she has acted in various movies including the Nollywood BIG hit movies;Reloaded and Guilty Pleasures where she acted as Ramsey Nouah’s wife.I must say this woman is an exceptional actress and one of the bests in Nigeria.We at GidiNoize were privileged to have an interview with the star herself, Nse Ikpe-Etim.

Guilty Pleasures Trailer

GidiNoize Interviews Nse Ikpe-Etim.

1. WHO IS NSE IKPE ETIM?

Nse Ikpe-Etim is a typical Libran. Courteous, artistic, gracious, forgetful, and prone to procrastination most of all a people pleaser. That about sums up the good, the bad but there is no ugly.

2. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND (EDUCATIONAL/FAMILY)?

I have a degree (BA) in Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar and still looking to add more qualifications…(lol). I am from a family of six children. I am the first and we are close knit. Our motto is love.

3. GROWING UP, WHO WERE YOUR INFLUENCES?

My mother influenced greatly. She’s the strongest woman I know, and if I could be just a quarter of the woman she is, I’ll be fine.

4. WHEN AND HOW DID YOU REALIZE ACTING WAS YOUR CALLING?

As a late starter, I had the interest from 18. I must say that although I acted through University (Stage) and after that a bit of screen, I had the strongest conviction after Reloaded

5. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH THE CAMERA?

My first encounter with the camera was in the 90’s when I used to anchor a breakfast television show as a student on NTA Calabar, but for film, it was with Venom of Justice 2.

NSE IKPE-ETIM IN GUILTY PLEASURES

6. WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ACTED IN ‘GUILTY PLEASURES’ AND ‘RELOADED’.CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR ROLES IN BOTH?

Both roles were completely different but similar because both women (Liz in “Guilty Pleasures “and “Omoze” in Reloaded) craved for their husband’s attention but went about it in completely different ways.

7. IN GUILTY PLEASURES THERE WERE A COUPLE OF STEAMY MOMENTS.HOW DID YOU COPE WITH THEM?

Like a professional, of course there were awkward moments, that’s natural but I was blessed to be working with two equally professional and extremely talented actors.

8. WHO WAS A BETTER KISSER MAJID MICHAEL OR RAMSEY NOUAH? LOL

You are talking about two happily married men, I personally believe that discussing their kissing abilities would be disrespectful to them and their spouses.

9. IN BOTH ‘GUILTY PLEASURES’ AND ‘RELOADED’ RAMSEY NOUAH WAS YOUR HUSBAND, WAS THIS A COINCIDENCE OR YOU GOT TO PICK?

It was purely coincidental

10. IN THE NIGERIAN MOVIE INDUSTRY WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES?

There are so many talented actors and actresses. I always find it hard to pick so I’d say most of them.

11. WHAT HAS BEEN THE GREATEST MOMENT OF YOUR ACTING CAREER SO FAR?

I am still relatively new to this. I think it’s still on the way. You will be the first to know.

NSE IKPE-ETIM IN RELOADED

12. HOW DOES IT FEEL BEING A CELEBRITY?

Honestly, I feel the same way I used to feel when I was relatively unknown. It has not gotten to the point where I know. Like I said it’s a whole new thing.

13. HOW DO YOU COPE WITH THE FANS?

This might sound cliché, but my fans make me and I love them.

14. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT ACTING AND BEING A CELEBRITY?
Acting for me is a whole new experience each time because it gives you a chance to step into a new character and become a whole new individual…it completely allows me to express myself, it’s the best feeling in the world as for being a celebrity….I still don’t know.

15. .IS THERE ANYTHING YOU DO NOT LIKE ABOUT ACTING? IF SO WHAT IS IT?

The only thing I do not like about acting is the publicity that comes with it. I’ve always been a private person, with few friends but acting takes that away, it just leaves you out there to the public.

16. .IS THERE ANYTHING YOU FEEL IS MISSING IN YOUR LIFE AT THE MOMENT?

Hmmmmmm….a mini me….. (Lol)

Nse Ikpe Etim

17. WHATS NEXT FOR NSE EKPE ETIM?

Honestly, I am taking each day as it comes…one step at a time

18. OUTSIDE THE MOVIE SCENE WHO IS NSE EKPE ETIM?

A friend…a clown…a sister….I am just plain Nse who enjoys the laughs…

19. HOW DO YOU KEEP IN SHAPE?

I’m not even going to lie and say I work out, diet and stuff because I don’t. I eat a whole lot; the only thing is I try to eat very small proportions every time. I eat and drink a lot of water.

20. APART FROM ACTING DO YOU HAVE OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST?

Yes! Cooking…I totally love cooking.

21. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF ACTRESSES IN THE NIGERIAN MOVIE INDUSTRY, WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT FROM THE REST?

Do I?? I don’t think so…….

22. WHAT DO YOU FEEL THE NIGERIAN MOVIE INDUSTRY IS LACKING AT THE MOMENT AND CAN YOU FEEL THE VOID?

The Nigerian Movie Industry is a peculiar one. There is no blue print on how and what should be done. The truth is we got here by virtue of our tenacity…so with a little more, we will conquer our fears. Piracy being one…..

23. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS?

Still cooking………

24. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR UPCOMING ACTRESSES?

The race is not to the swift……Ecclesiastes. 9:11

25. ANY LAST WORDS FOR YOUR FANS?

Thank you for your unending support and I hope that no matter what, you will be there because we are in this together.

GLOBALNOIZE-DAY 26 LEAVE DIDDY’S LABEL(BAD BOY RECORDS).

DAY 26

News just reached us at GlobalNoize(A subsidiary of GidiNoize) that  DAY26 who were handpicked by P. Diddy at the end of MTV’s “Making the Band 4” are no longer at his label, Bad Boy Records.

The group are now signed to Atlantic records, the news was confirmed by one of the members of Day 26,Willie Taylor who said “Bad Boy is always our family, but we’re with Atlantic right now,”

Furthermore, Taylor explained about their determination to prove that they are more than just TV stars. “I think a lot of people lost it with the entertainment of the show. So now, we really want to show people what we’re all about, that we do our thing whether its on stage, in the studio, writing and producing — we do it all,” he said.

DAY26 have released two studio albums under Bad Boy Records and now they are working on their Atlantic debut. “We’re very excited about it. We know exactly what the fans are expecting from us on this third album. We’re going to take the gloves off, really go for it. A lot of people thought DAY26 weren’t going to be here but we’re still standing,” they shared.

CNN:::HOSPITALISED NIGERIAN PRESIDENT(UMARU YARADUA) NOT STEPPING DOWN.

 

We at GidiNoize just saw this and thought we’ll share it with you,according to CNN,President Umaru Yaradua will not be stepping down despite his recently discovered heart condition and his Kidney problem.

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — Nigeria’s president will not resign despite currently undergoing treatment in Saudi Arabia for a heart condition, his office said Friday.

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and the vice president will continue in their respective roles and the latter will not assume presidential duties, a spokesman said.

Yar’Adua has acute pericarditis — an inflammation of tissue around the heart — and is responding well to treatment, said Salisu Banye, the president’s doctor.

The illness was diagnosed last week after the president complained of chest pain following prayers at a mosque in the capital, Abuja.

Yar’Adua was taken to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he had his last checkup in August, his doctor said.

Source-CNN click here to read original post

WE PLUG G.O.O.D MUSIC & THE DMP PRESENT ONE MIC(THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL).

The ONE MIC series is BACK for its third installment – ONE MIC… The CHRISTMAS Special. After all, it is that time of the year and it’s only right we add some GOOD MUSIC to your festivities… T’s the Season.

SO in our consistent & continuous bid & effort to keep plugging the best of NEW & EMERGING Performing Artistes, ‘We Plug GOOD Music’ & the dMp have put together another magical evening of GOOD MUSIC, GOOD Poetry & GOOD Comedy for Y.O.U!!!

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Laura Williams
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Christiana
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Jazz
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G.R.E.E.D.S
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Starlena

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PRESIDENT UMARU YAR’ADUA DIAGNOSED WITH A HEART CONDITION.

”I feel bad over the rumour of my death”, says Yar’adua, *Diagnosed of Acute Pericarditis, Says Personal Physician

PRESIDENT Umaru Yar’Adua who is recuperating in a hospital bed in Jedah, Saudi Arebia has expressed sadness and disappointment over the widespread rumour of his death which rocked the nation since Wednesday; just as his Personal Physician, Dr. Salisu Banye, FWACP, has confirmed that the President is suffering from “Acute Pericarditis”, (an inflammatory condition of the coverings of the heart).

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Olusegun Adeniyi, who read a statement titled: “President Yar’Adua’s Health Condition” which was sent from Jedah by the President’s Personal Physician, disclosed that the President has received the news of the rumour of his death and he felt very bad about it.

President Umaru Yar’Adua

Nigerians were on Wednesday awakened by the rumour that the President who left for King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the previous day had died.

But fielding questions from reporters, Mr Adeniyi said the President is alive and responding to treatment for the ailment, assuring that he will keep Nigerians abreast of the President’s health condition on regularly bases.

Narrating how the President took ill, as contained in the statement sent from Jedah, the President’s Personal Physician, Dr Banye said that “at about 3:00pm of Friday, November 20^th, after he returned from the Abuja Central Mosque where he performed the Juma’at prayers, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua complained of left sided severe chest pain. Preliminary medical examinations suggested ACUTE PERICARDITIS, (an inflammatory condition of the coverings of the heart)”.

According to him, “it was then decided that he should undertake confirmatory checks at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where he had his last medical check-up in August”.

He disclosed that “the medical review and tests undertaken at the hospital have confirmed the initial diagnosis that the President is indeed suffering from ACUTE PERICARDITIS”.

The Presidential Physician however assured that the President “is now receiving treatment for the ailment and is responding remarkably well”.

Fielding questions from State House Correspondents on the feeling of the President over the rumour, the Presidential Spokesman said “the President is a human being, naturally he will feel bad. This is not the first time, the President was aware of the rumor. He felt bad about it as any normal human being would”; adding that there is nothing anybody can do about rumour; “what can we do, we can’t legislate against rumor”.

Reacting to reports that President would perform the Hajj, he said “no, it is definitely not true; even before the President travelled he knew that he was not going to perform the Hajj”; stressing that “even when I did the first draft of the statement, I stated that the President will do medicals and undergo Hajj, but he said no, I am not going to do Hajj. So there is no way he is going to do Hajj.

Asked to confirm if the President decided to travel at night because he could not walk, he said “actually what happened was that the President was supposed to leave earlier in the day but because of the holidays in Saudi Arabia they (those who travelled with him) couldn’t procure his visa on time”.

On the possible date of return by the President, the Presidential aide said “once I know I will tell; I will give you an update”

Investigations by Vanguard reveals that Acute Pericarditis is inflammation of the membrane (the pericardium) surrounding the heart that begins suddenly and is painful. Acute pericarditis usually results from an infection or other conditions that irritate the pericardium including disease, drugs, invasive cardiothoracic procedures, and chest trauma.

Acute pericarditis usually lasts less than six weeks. The most common symptom is a sharp stabbing chest pain on the left side of the chest, that tends to be worse when lying down, coughing, or when breathing deeply.

Acute pericarditis is the most common condition affecting the pericardium. Testing for acute pericarditis includes ECG, EKG, blood tests, CT scan, chest x-ray, echocardiogram, or an MRI.

Acute pericarditis is more common in men than women. About one in five people with acute pericarditis has a recurrence within months of the original episode.

Meanwhile, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, will today perform the receipt of the tradition of Sallah Homage, where Muslims usually pay visit to the President.

Source-Vanguard News paper

A MESSAGE FROM GidiNoize

I urge every Nigerian to please pray for Yar’Adua, The same way we have our loved ones is the same way he does and I’m none of us want any of these to hhappen to our loved ones so please lets pray for him,if not for his sake,for the sake of his kids,wife and those who love him.

G.Y.E PRESENTS CJ NWAOKO(MR SCATTER)-”ITS TINGLING MA BORY”

Mr. Scatter

For those of you who do not know,CJ is the guy who sang SCATTER hence the name ‘Mr Scatter’.C.J is one person who’s got a lot going on,he’s a songwriter,rapper,producer and he’s the CEO of P.C.E(Playaz Connect Entertainment), an entertainment outfit which currently has various artistes under it,he also runs the clothing line,Mishief Brothers alogside Seun Tandoh,you’ve got to respect his conglomerate.We at GidiNoize were able to secure an interview with Mr. Scatter himself.

 

 

GidiNoize Interviews CJ.

1.WHO IS CJ?

CJ is a unique fellow trying to get an education and coincidentally has the passion 4 music. When i say music I mean in all forms, Rapping|Singing|Song-Writing|Production.

2. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND(EDUCATIONAL,FAMILY)?

Am the Last of 4 boyz ( Uv got that ryt ). I have parents who are strict on the whole education P. Went 2 various secondary schools due 2 unforseen circumstances (..lol..). Made it through the trials & tribulations and now studying Mechanical Engineering ( it is not a smallies )

3. WHEN DID YOU REALIZE MUSIC WAS YOUR CALLING?

Ehhm, around when I was entering secondary school. About the age of 11. But I loved music way b4 this tho.

4.WHAT GENRE ARE YOU INTO AND WHY?

Am into *GOOD MUSIC*. I don’t really classify based on genre. If it sounds appealing, am on it. But if all falls down, then you can say Hip Hop, Afrobeats & Funky House. I guess thats why is as stated above… its GOOD MUSIC!!!!!!!

5.HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR STUDIES & MUSICAL CAREER TOGETHER?

Am not gonna deceive myself, it’s alot. But there’s time for everything under the sun. And GOD is good.

6. BEING A YOUNG ARTISTE COMES WITH A LOT OF CRITICISM AND DISAPPROVAL ESPECIALLY FROM PARENTS ,HOW DO YOU COPE WITH THAT?

I have a saying, “X DAT P”. So I shut my ears to such no matter the source.

7.WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE PERFORMED AT A COUPLE OF SHOWS CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THEM?

My first performance was @ a show in Bradford called “Inspire”. Then came the one in Sheffield @ a show called “Vanity Fair”. Both events were co-ordinated by the ACS in these unis in the 2 cities. Got upcoming line ups tho.

8. WHAT HAS BEEN THE GREATEST MOMENT OF YOUR MUSICAL CAREER?

Am guessing, how i was given my nickname, “MR SCATTER” after my first performance…lol.. Shout out 2 Bradford & Leeds peeps. It was emotional.

9. OUTSIDE THE MUSIC SCENE WHO IS CJ?

I am a very straight forward guy, usually associated with terms such as USELESS (lol), FUNNY, CUTE ( but why? ), SWEET-MOUTHED (if a word lyk dt exists), DODGY etc… Am diligent in whatever I put my mind 2.

10. ARE YOU SINGLE?LOL

Hhhmmn. I have a lot of females that am very close 2, but on a relationship tip, YH! am single ( this would put me in trouble oh ). Those interested can get forms from the Playaz Connect Entertainment office…

11. APART FROM MUSIC DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST?

WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!, FEMALE!!!!!!!!!!!, LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!, PARTIES!!!!!!… & Sports…lol

12.DO YOU INTEND ON GOING INTO MUSIC FULL TIME?

Well sincerely speaking, its a possibility. I DO.

13. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS?

I see myself heading my engineering empire, entertainment empire & playing professional basketball. ( GOD, may your will be done ).

14.THERE ARE A COUPLE OF YOUNG ARTISTES IN THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY,WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?

INDEPENDENCE!!! I can solely make my stuff myself. These other artists shout out 2me for production so I know what that is like. And alot of people would agree with me that I have very catchy hooks (choruses), ALIE?

15.GROWING UP,WHO WERE YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?

NAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Timbaland influenced my production & Michael Jackson influenced my dance, but NAS influenced my music big time.

16. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY IS LACKING AND CAN FILL THE VOID?

About 5 years ago, I would have written an essay 2 this question. But now, I can actually say it’s not lacking that much. All they need 2do is channel it a little bit more to the international scene. CE FINI.

17. DO YOU WRITE YOUR OWN RAPS/SONGS?

YEP!!! Produce them as well. Although I have some that are produced by other producers tho. Shout out to IK (my brother) & BLAZE of H.O.D entertainment.

18.WHATS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR SONGS?

Am a spur of the moment kinda guy. Once its knocking upstairs, I lay it out on my bb & its a WRAP!!!.

19. IS THERE AN ALBUM OR MIXTAPE IN THE WORKS AND WHEN CAN WE EXPECT IT TO DROP?

A mix tape entitled, “SCHOOL BOY SWAG” is dropping. It’s scheduled to drop b4 the end of this year. Then an album would pop up sometime next year.

20.WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER UPCOMING ARTISTES?

It is not a biggey, don’t be moved by HE SAID, SHE SAID. Go for it, but weigh the pros & cons still. Keep this in mind then you would SCATTER!!!!

21. ANY LAST WORDS FOR YOUR FANS?

Thanks for the support & watch out for the mix tape. If you are part of the people hungry for 1st hand info, join the facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24814291028
ITS TINGLING MA BORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TO LISTEN TO CJ’S MUSIC,VISIT:

http://www.myspace.com/cj1pce

FUNMI IYANDA LAUNCHES NEW SHOW-‘TALK WITH FUNMI’.

FUNMI IYANDA

After eight years of producing and hosting the  studio talk show, New Dawn, Funmi Iyanda is back with another show,Talk With Funmi.‘TALK WITH FUNMI’  was premiered at Silverbird Galleria Lagos a couple of days back and according to a source that was at the premier,it was awesome.One thing a lot of the viewers do not know is how much work was put into the TWF show and we at GidiNoize deemed it fit to let y’all know.  

TWF is set in multiple locations across Nigeria thereby bringing truly inspiring real life stories, fresh perspectives of our diverse cultures, tangible information and inspirational experiences of real people from various parts of the country into the homes of Nigerians in a fun filled engaging and entertaining manner.  TWF takes Funmi and her crew round the entire 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory(Yes Oh!!!), to bring the Nigerian story alive. Four states have been visited so far and the first 13 episodes of the show have been shot and fully edited and we at GidiNoize have pictures of the behind the scene moments(Yay!)  

The show will be premiered on various T.V stations like DSTV’s Africa Magic & Magic World (Primetime), NTA/AIT and  wait for it !wait for it!—> a major UK network…did I hear someone scream..lol…well yes,those of you in Jand wont be missing out on nada.  

Anyways enough of the story,here are the pictures-Enjoy!  

FUNMI TALKS WITH CHARLY BOY

FUNMI TALKS WITH BIKERS(OKADA DRIVERS).

  

FUNMI TALKS WITH OBA OF BENIN PALACE,EDO STATE.

FUNMI TALKS WITH DANCERS IN AJEGUNLE

   

FUNMI TALKS WITH MARVELOUS BENJI

  

FUNMI TALKS WITH DR VICTOR UWAIFO

  

FUNNMI TALKS WITH GOVERNOR BABATUNDE FASHOLA.

  

FUNMI TALKS WITH DESMOND ELLIOT,KATE HENSHAW AND BIMBO AKINTOLA.

    

CAMERA MEN

FUNMI TALKS WITH KATE HENSHAW AND DESMOND ELLIOT.

NEW SONGS:D PRINCE(MO-HITS) RELEASES 3 HOT SINGLES-OMOBA, OOZE & I LIKE WHAT I SEE.

We at GidiNoize just heard D’prince’ 3 new singles; ‘Ooze’ , ‘Omoba’ and ‘I like what I see’.Ooze features Dbanj and Wande Coal,I must say this song is pretty HOT! and I love the way Wande Coal says OOZZZZEEE..lol on the other hand Omoba has a whole different feel but is really nice too,Wande Coal tried! and yh ‘I like what I see’ is really nice too….Don Jazzy sure did his thing for his young brova(yh D’prince is DonJazzy’s brother).

 

To listen to Ooze Click Here

To listen to Omoba Click Here

To listen to ‘I like what I see’ Click Here

EXCLUSIVE:GIDINOIZE INTERVIEWS MAYE HUNTA-THE MAN BEHIND THE SONG ‘EKAETTE’.

MAYE HUNTA

For those of you who do not know,Maye Hunta is the artiste who sang that new song EKAETTE that everyone’s been shouting about,well in this interview Maye revealed to us at GidiNoize who really gave EKAETTE belle…lol…It was a privilege having an interview with the man himself, just before reading we felt we should share the lovely EKAETTE video with you.

Enjoy.

1.HOW DID YOU REALISE MUSIC WAS YOUR CALLING?
Music has always being a part of my life since when I was a kid but that overwhelming sense of taking it seriously hit me in 1998. I just found myself writing poems and with it came a desire to add on melodies. I knew I was a creative person with talents but wasn’t sure what part of my talents to explore at first. The more I tried to discover myself, the deeper I got into the relationship with my new found love. As time went by, it became clearer to me that my calling in life is to be an all round entertainer.

2.WHAT GENRE ARE YOU INTO AND WHY?
This is one question that I hate to answer cos It’s difficult for me to say what particular genre of music I do. I like to say, with time hopefully I’ll be able to tell. Presently my sound is a fusion of different genres that come to me easily such as RnB, Hip Hop, Reggae, Highlife and much more. Perhaps in the nearest future it might form into a  brand new sound

3.WHATS THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME MAYE HUNTA?
Maye Hunta comes from my real names Olumayowa Adekunle Odejimi. Maye is from Mayowa and it’s a nick name given to me by friends whilst I was studying in Osu(now Olabisi Onabanjo University). I thought it was quite different and African sounding with the accent so I decided to stick to it. Hunta is from my surname Odejimi, means the crowned Hunter so I decided to keep the Hunter but spelt differently with the A, hence Hunta.

4.WE AT GIDINOIZE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE BASED IN S.A,IS THERE A REASON FOR THIS?
I moved to South Africa in 2002 to study and pursue my dreams of becoming a successful recording artiste. I decided to stay back after I finished my studies at the University of Pretoria. I have  recently moved back to Nigeria to make my presence felt in the music industry.

5.YOUR NEW SONG, EKAETTE IS MAKING WAVES IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND,WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE SONG?
The idea of the song Ekaette was born out of a desire to do something different, that my people in Nigeria and the rest of Africa can relate to. You hear such stories from time to time where I come from so I decided to make a song out of a real life scenario. Everything that I sing about is reality driven.

6.TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE EKAETE VIDEO,WHERE WAS THE VIDEO SHOT,WHO WAS THE PRODUCER….ETC?
The video of Ekaette was shot in South Africa and it was produced by Alisha Ludick for Lulu’s love Production Company. It was a 22hour shoot and the location was a residence in a Johannesburg Surburb.

7.THE VIDEO WAS ON POINT AND WE AT GIDINOIZE ARE SURE IT COST A HANDFUL, CAN YOU TELL US LIKE HOW MUCH IT COST?
Oh Yeah it cost us a lot of money to shoot, you know what the yorubas say ”Obe to dun Owo lopa.”Stew wey sweet na money kill am”lol Lets just say it was a big budget video and I thank God for making it worth all the investment.

8.WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE NAME ‘EKAETTE’? LOL
The name Ekaette was chosen cos it’s a general belief that women from Calabar are very good cooks and are said to cater to their spouses very well, you know what they say “The way to a mans heart is through his stomach“. If you listen very carefully to the song you’ll notice that we laid more emphasis on the fact that Ekaette is a good cook. The name Ekaette is a popular name from that region and it just worked better for the song in terms of the storyline and melody. It could have been Nneka, Rotimi or even Aisha, it really doesn’t matter. I’d like to make it very clear that the choice of the name Ekaette was not meant to derogate or discriminate in any way. Basically, i hope we communicated the main message of the song and not pay too much attention on Ekaette. The question everyone should be asking is’should i leave my spouse in the care of a cook, help or steward’?

9.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THAT SITUATION BEFORE?LOL
loooool,what do you think???? Na it’s all based on my imagination and stories that I’ve heard but it is a true story though, it’s happened in the past and it’s still happening as we speak.

10.WE UNDERSTAND THAT BEFORE EKAETTE YOU HAD RELEASED A COUPLE OF OTHER SONGS,CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT THEM?
This is my 2nd album. My 1st album was called “The Introduction” and we released 3 videos from that album. The video of the 2nd single ”I-V” from the album was nominated in 3 categories including the video of the year at the 2007 Channel O Music video Awards. The full album never made it into the market though cos we encountered some problems along the way.

11.WHAT HAS BEEN THE GREATEST MOMENT OF YOUR MUSICAL CAREER SO FAR?
Every time I get a fan out there appreciating my music its always a great moment for me and also when I got the letter that my music video had being nominated 3 times at the Channel O music video awards. It made me feel good with myself that I was appreciated on that level.

12.OUTSIDE THE MUSIC SCENE WHO IS MAYE HUNTA?
Maye Hunta is also an actor and an aspiring Record Executive

13.ARE YOU SINGLE?LOL
lol. Yeah but in a relationship and I’m happy

14.WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A WOMAN?
That’s for me to know and for her to find out

15.APART FROM MUSIC DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST?
Like I said I’m an all round entertainer and beyond that I’m also very business oriented. In the past I’ve sold ties, jewelry, dogs etc. That tells you that I can get my hustle on. I am very interested in the business side of the entertainment industry but that side of me will unfold when I’ve built the Maye Hunta brand to a desired level.

16.WHATS NEXT FOR MAYE HUNTA?
Album release then tours around Nigeria, Africa and beyond

17.IS THERE AN ALBUM IN THE WORKS?
Yeaaaaah, the album is ready.the title is “Mayefestation” The bulk of the album was produced by my friend and partner in crime Shizzi, it features other wonderful artistes like Sound Sultan, I.D Cabassa, Igho, Vector and many more

18.THERE ARE A BUNCH OF NIGERIAN ARTISTES,WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?
My story telling ability, style and my quest for originality. This makes me willing to experiment and thereby standing out from the pack

19.WHAT DO YOU THINK THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY IS LACKING AND CAN FILL THE VOID?
The industry presently lacks a proper structure that can allow for proper distribution and record keeping in terms of sales. Thank God that things are looking good now and the stake holders have started working on bringing about change by fighting piracy. Rome wasn’t built in a day, Slowly but surely we’ll get there.

20.WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER UPCOMING ARTISTES?
Dedicate time to perfecting your art and be original, do music for the right reasons, understand your strengths and use it to the fullest such that it can make up for your weaknesses and follow your heart, most importantly pray hard to God almighty the giver of the talent.

21.ANY LAST WORDS FOR YOUR FANS?
I want to say a big Thank you to all the Fans for being there through thick and thin. There wouldn’t be a Maye Hunta without you guys. Also a big shout out to all the Djs, radio stations, Tv Stations and media Houses, thanks for the steady support. One love!

FELA!, THE MUSICAL FINALLY HITS BROADWAY+EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM EVENT.

 

FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI

Back in October we at GidiNoize gave you the news about the proposed Fela! musical which was to be produced by Jay-Z , Will Smith and Jada Pinkett(to read the previous post click here).

Yesterday was the official opening night of the musical, Fela! and it took place at the Eugene O’neill Theatre, various greats such as the likes of the title producers-(Jay-Z,Will Smith&Jada Pinkett),Ben Stiller,Spike Lee,Yeni Kuti,Kunle Kuti and many more graced this event.

Fela! has been forecasted to be one of the best broadway musicals everand the role of Fela Anikulapokuti was played by two people;Sahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo, I must say the make-up artist tried.

The synopsis of Fela! as seen on the official website(www.felaonbroadway.com) is thus

 ”In this new musical audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), Fela!(the musical) explores Kuti’s controversial life as an artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’s imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater”.

We at GidiNoize deemed it fit to share some exclusive photos from the opening with you:::Keyword-EXCLUSIVE, so if you see it on any other site,remember u saw it here first 😀

Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEN STILLER

JAY-Z

 

JAY-Z

BILL T JONES

SPIKE LEE

SAYCON SENGBLOH

ADESOLA OSAKALUMI

TAMARA TUNIE