#Simple5Reasons » TONTO DIKEH Way Better Than TIWA SAVAGE.

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5 REASONS Why TONTO DIKEH Is Better Than TIWA SAVAGE!

It's no news that Nigerian music artiste D'BANJ had signed-on fellow compatriot but actress cum singer TONTO DIKEH under the DB Records management.

Though it's still not clear whether TONTO is going to perform in the mix as a performing artiste or part of the PR mechanism of DB Records.
Regardless of these twists, some 'schools of thought' have compared the creative abilities of the female acts in two competing music labels now - TONTO DIKEH and TIWA SAVAGE (who's signed to MAVIN Records - founded by Don Jazzy) - tipping the former to be slightly a better bargain than the latter.

Here's 5 Simple Reasons why Tonto Dikeh is deemed a better option than Tiwa Savage:

* Tonto Dikeh's brand has an already huge audience, from her exploits in Nollywood;
* 'Controversy' is her middle name - and Tonto attract such with ease - and 'negative news' is most times good for business;
* Tiwa Savage tries too hard to be sexy - it's not by ability, it's natural and Tonto Dikeh has got it!;
* Tonto has an advantage of possessing at-least two major talents - Acting & Music - though her exploits in Music so far is arguable;
* Probably in most contexts, an actress has more wits to 'play out a script' than an artiste would do in music.

Though these reasons highlighted might not be conclusive but it's a piece based on feedbacks from the public.
Do you agree with any of or all of the reasons - let's have your thoughts.


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34TH Birthday » Time To Have A ReThink, D'BANJ!

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It's Now An OPEN SECRET: D'BANJ's Music Career Has Finally ENDED?!

Imagine this about five or six years ago and one cannot even see a reasonable fault in the career-path of a young man who was ready to take-on the music dominance by all means 'natural'.
Few years on after his purported split with his huge mentor/ producer/partner Michael 'Don Jazzy' Collins, it now seems just clear that what 'was to be' is 'now gone' for one of the then Nigeria's most promising talents - Dapo 'D'Banj' Oyebanjo.

Don't get this piece wrong, his personality could still fetch him some top dollars here & there but the current situation is not guaranteed for the next few years.

For Banga Lee, it was all about the fame and pseudo-praises - for true superstars it's always the music contents and how such connect with fans that leave a lasting legacy.
For emphasis, true legends like late Bob Marley, late Michael Jackson, living legend Tuface Idibia, living legend King Sunny Ade - represent huge greater legacy.

Twice he was sought for major collaborations which were supposed to be huge positive turnarounds for, not for D'Banj now but, the original song versions - and twice he had failed to find his lost courage. First was the remix to the smashing original hit 'Kukere' by Iyanya, and just recently a cross-over hit (and supposed alternative national anthem) 'Double Wahala' by revived Oritse Femi.

Yes, he is a good entertainer - but without a viable content, that means nothing according to Standards.
An exclusive interview recently granted with one of the top executives at Music Television (MTV) revealed that D'Banj is really not a bankable artist internationally (for the long term); as opposed to many opinions in Nigeria. Surprisingly the top MTV executive chose Bankole 'Banky W' Wellington ahead of D'Banj, with of-course Tuface Idibia topping the list from The African continent.

Probably admirers of D'Banj might be struggling it off saying "well he's still making the millions of Naira". I quite agree, and I'm a fan of him too. But it should also understood that music business always thrive for the long term, and international investors recognize that trend as well.
He might have won the last edition of the World Music Awards where selections are huge based on fans sentiments and nominations, but have you also wondered why he lost out woefully at the recently held MTV MAMA Awards?
At the awards of Africans by Africans for Africans, he wasn't even nominated in one single category!

Reiterating - this piece is not supposed to relate a solution but it's an eye-opener for many fans who are still glued to sentiments to note that, to be a legend then that personality must have a legacy. At this moment, D'Banj has not attained that level yet.
Despite his self-craved noise about him making millions of naira, the 'yellow light' is flashing already.

Anyways, we wish him many more good things in life as he celebrates his 34th birthday - from the CriticalBlog crew.


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MTV MAMA Awards 2014 » Sponsored by ABSOLUT VODKA!

The Spectacle MTV MAMA Awards 2014 » It's a Wrap!

Performances at the 2014 MTV/Absolut Vodka MAMA awards, held on June 7 2014 at the ICC Durban South Africa, were delivered by music stars such as American singer Trey Songz, Tiwa Savage, Mifikizolo, Ice Prince, Dr SID, American French Montana, Don Jazzy, Phyno, and a host of other top talents from the African region.

Speaking after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “Tonight’s MAMA 2014 was truly spectacular and a true testament to the passion, commitment and creativity of contemporary music, youth culture and achievement on the African continent.”

"We congratulate the winners, nominees and performers on a truly spectacular evening of entertainment. Through cultural events of this magnitude, we underline the stature of KwaZulu-Natal as a leading destination for tourism, economic development and cultural experiences."

THE WINNERS OF THE 2014 MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS:

* Best Male: Davido (Nigeria)
* Best Female: Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
* Best Group: Mafikizolo (South Africa)
* Best New Act: Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
* Best Live Act: Flavour (Nigeria)
* Best Collaboration: “Y-tjukutja” - Uhuru Ft. Oskido, DJ Bucks, Professor and Yuri Da Cunha (South Africa/Angola)
* Best Hip Hop: Sarkodie (Ghana)
* Best Alternative: Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)
* Best Francophone: Toofan (Togo)
* Best Lusophone: Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
* Artist of the Year: Davido (Nigeria)
* Song of the Year: “Khona” - Mafikizolo ft Uhuru (South Africa)
* Best Video: Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
* Best Pop: Goldfish (South Africa)
* Best International: Pharrell
* Personality of the Year:Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya)
* MTV Base Leadership Award: Ashish J. Thakkar (Tanzania)
* Transform Today Award by Absolut: Clarence Peters (Nigeria)

Gagasi FM, Yfm and Capricorn FM are the official radio partners of the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.

Copyright: MTV Base


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