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Celebrating 10 years anniverasry of MI Abaga’s ‘The Chairman’

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Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:31 pm

Celebrating 10 years anniverasry of MI Abagas The Chairman

MI Abaga’s place in Nigerian music is that of a visionary whose genius endeared a generation to hip-hop.

After emphatically announcing himself on the scene with the creatively daring classic ‘Talk About It’ in 2008, the Short Black Boy as he fondly called himself ascended to the summit of Nigerian pop music with the hit-filled sophomore ‘MI 2: The Movie’.

With his place at the top secured, MI flexed his abilities on the second installment of his Hall of Fame mixtape ‘Illegal Music 2’ before returning in 2014 with his third album ‘The Chairman.

Released on October 30, 2024, the album retained MI’s quintessential chest-thumping which packed the flambouyant undertone of a leader in African hip hop, the sobriety of a man who has seen both sides of fame, and a force in the boardroom proudly spotlighting new talents under his wing.

While 6 years in the game, MI’s ‘The Chairman’ retained the creative spark with which he pushed boundaries in the advancement of Nigerian hip hop.

Whether it be through his fine Highlife fusion on ‘Monkey’ featuring Chigurl, the new school hip hop flows with Motti Cakes on ‘Bad Belle’, his chest-thumping on the Afrobeats cut ‘Bullion Van’ featuring Phyno, Runtown, and Stormrex, MI impressively expanded himself and delivered a project where he introduces listeners to exciting talents Milli, Koker, and Motti Cakes.

The 17-track album held up MI’s superstar ability as he partnered with some of the era’s hottest acts Wizkid, Patoranking, Reminisce, Olamide, Sarkodie, and Ice Prince.

‘The Chairman’ offers something for every listener. It had Afrobeats bops, hard-hitting rap cuts like ‘Shekpe’ feat Reminisce, Dancehall in ‘Wheel Barrow’ featuring Jamaican star Beenie Man and Emmy Ace, RnB fusion with ‘Always Love’ featuring Seyi Shay, Gospel music on the album closer ‘The End’ featuring Oritsefemi, Frank Edwards, and Nanya.

While MI enjoyed thumping his chest on the album, especially on ‘The Middle’ where he combined with Olamide Baddo to send warning shots to those who dare to question their credentials, some parts of the album are personal to him as he explores themes of romantic love, relationships, and family.

On ‘Mine’ feat Wizkid and ‘Always Love’ featuring Seyi Shay, MI wears his heart on his sleeves. On ‘Enemies’ featuring Patoranking, he takes the gloves off and hits hard at backbiters and hostiles within his camp. On ‘Yours’ featuring Milli & Debbie he expresses his gratitude to his fans and forgives his detractors.

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MI spends a part of the album addressing the pain of the Choc Boiz break up. On ‘Brother’, he taps Chocolate City act Nosa to send a touching message to Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince with whom he dazzled listeners as the iconic Choc Boiz Crew.

He taps Nigerian music legends 2Baba and the late Sound Sultan on ‘Human Beings’ where he shares the pain and struggles on the other side of fame. And amidst the struggles, heartbreak, pain, and challenges, he ends by making it clear his success is not of his power alone on ‘The End’ where he takes listeners to church.

While ‘The Chairman’ offered a rich variety that brought different listener demographics into the fold, the project didn’t have enough to retain the attention of a particular base. This largely accounts for why the album wasn’t a major commercial success as the singles didn’t reach the level of the songs from his iconic sophomore. It also wasn’t popular among MI’s rap base as it doesn’t offer enough hip-hop core.

However, the album excelled in brilliant production and every listener can be guaranteed to leave with something.
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Yusuf Adeyi Ogunlade with stage name Froshdada is an emerging artiste known for his unique style and captivating stage presence.

Froshdada is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated single, “Get Inside,” on June 6th. With “Get Inside,” he’s poised to make a significant impact on the music scene, bringing the essence of Lagos’s buzzing lifestyle to a global audience.

“Get Inside” is a captivating blend of Afrobeat, Afro-swing, and afro-fusion that embodies the vibrant energy of Lagos’s bustling lifestyle. Inspired by the city’s infectious rhythms and street-smart attitude, Froshdada’s latest offering promises to get you moving and grooving all summer long.

He lays emphasis on the street phrase, ‘good girls love bad boys, bad boy being a street wise champ using street knowledge to bag a baddie! A common occurrence in the city of Lagos.

Froshdada’s music is a reflection of his street-wise persona, infused with a dash of charm and charisma. With “Get Inside,” he’s taking a fresh approach to Afro-pop, blending top West African sounds with a hint of Ghanaian vibes to create a pure African art experience.

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Desmond Elliot recounts narrow escape during EndSARS protests

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Desmond Elliot, the actor-turned-politician and Lagos lawmaker, recently opened up about a harrowing experience during the 2020 EndSARS protests, an ordeal that nearly cost him his life.

In a candid conversation on Nollywood On Radio, Elliot recalled being stranded in his Surulere constituency office after the government-imposed curfew took effect. Unable to return to his home in Lekki, he opted to stay overnight in the office, unaware that danger was quietly closing in.

The 51-year-old said he was unwinding and watching TV when an unexpected commotion broke the stillness. From outside, he heard the frantic voice of his landlady’s daughter, trying to protect him by yelling, “he doesn’t stay here!”

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What came next, Elliot described, was pure chaos. A Molotov cocktail, essentially a glass bottle filled with petrol and ignited, was thrown directly into the office. Flames erupted instantly. “I have never been so scared in my life,” he admitted.

“When there was curfew during the EndSARS period, a lot of bad boys came into Surulere and because of the curfew, I could not go home,” he recounted. I was stuck in Lekki, so I could not go home and has to go back to my office in Surulere. I was inside my office and never knew there was going to be anything so I was watching the TV in my office because I had the intention to spend the night at the office. Next thing, I heard my landlady’s daughter screaming, saying I don’t stay there. When I knew there was a problem was when a bottle with fuel and fire was thrown into my office, and it caught fire. I had to call the chief of staff for help. I have never been so scared in my life, it was horrible.”

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Back in 2020, during the peak of the nationwide protests against police brutality, Desmond Elliot drew intense criticism for his public comments on youth behaviour and social media.

His remarks became the stuff of internet legend, with Nigerians on Twitter swiftly turning him into a viral meme and naming him “Nigeria Twitter’s number one scapegoat.”

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While he’s since attempted to clarify his stance, this recent revelation sheds light on the real fears and dangers public figures may have faced behind the scenes.

Still, the timing of this confession, years after the protests, has left some wondering if this is an attempt at image repair or a sincere moment of vulnerability. Either way, Elliot’s story is a chilling reminder of how tense those days truly were.

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Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager, EeZeeTee granted ₦20m bail over alleged $397,106 forex fraud

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the former manager of gospel recording artist and performer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel ThankGod Onyedikachukwu, popularly known as EeZeeTee, bail in the sum of ₦20 million over allegations of a $397,106 foreign exchange transaction fraud.

According to Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke who presided over the case on Friday, the bail must be secured with one surety who resides in Lagos and owns property of equal value.

The court gave EeZeeTee 72 hours to meet the condition, following his earlier release to his lawyer, Mr Ojukwu Chikaosolu.

Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) initially charged EeZeeTee with 14 counts of fraudulent conversion but later amended the charges to seven counts, accusing him of engaging in unlicensed foreign exchange transactions.

The prosecuting counsel, Bilikisu Buhari-Bala, stated, “In June 2023, the defendant, without authorisation from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), negotiated a foreign exchange transaction worth $52,895 with one Mr Oladotun Olaobaju Mureke.”

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She affirmed that this act violates Sections 5 and 29(1)(c) of the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Cap F34, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and is punishable under Section 29(2) of the same Act.

While EeZeeTee pleaded not guilty to the amended charges, the case has been adjourned to 20 June 2025 for trial.

The music promoter was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.

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According to the EFCC, ThankGod, along with his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, is standing trial on an amended seven-count charge bordering on alleged foreign exchange malpractice and money laundering, amounting to $397,106.

The defendant was previously standing trial before Justice Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi before the matter was reassigned to Justice Aneke.

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