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Reminisce vs MI: The Rap War Continues

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6 years ago

May 12, 2018

Eric

By Promise Oshewa

Rap music in Nigeria is about flow of lyrics on diverse situations including politics, personalities among others. It serves as the voice of the minority as a means of cry out to the leaders. The real value of rap music has changed from its major function to whatever the rapper wants. Nigeria has many rappers like Reminisce, MI, Olamide, Erigga, Chino Ekun and many others.

But over the years, the fans of Reminisce and MI have been locked in a battle of deciding who the better is. They have proffered copious musical insights to give their preferred rapper the upperhand.

Reminisce popularly known as “Alaga Ibile” is one of Nigerian major rappers who raps majorly in Yoruba and little English in his lines. He is also called “Baba Hafusa”. He got the name after the studio album he released in 2015; he is signed to Edge Records and he is the founder and creative director of LRR records. He is a core rapper using his lyrics to tell Nigerians about issues and personalities. He is one of the popular, successful and influential rappers in Nigeria. He was awarded the “Best Rap Album” on Headies Award Night against Fall, Erigga, Phyno, olamide, and AQ.

M.I Abaga (Jude Abaga), on the other hand, raps majorly in English unlike his counterpart Reminisce who raps in Yoruba. M.I or Mr. Incredible uses heavy punchlines in his lyrics addressing his fellow artiste’s issues and major issues in the music industry. He is known for his rap battle issue with Kelly Handsome and Iceberg Slim over personality issues. He has won many awards over the past year with rap music. Recently, he won 2 awards at the Headies with his song “You rappers should fix up your lives” For Lyricist on the roll and Best Rap Single 2018. He was ranked 4th rapper in Nigeria which he disputed and claimed not to be compared with any rapper in Nigeria. He is currently signed to Chocolate city.

Reminisce and M.I are two great rappers in the industry who have achieved fame and greatness over the years, each of them doing what they know us best. The two rappers are two different personalities, the former raps in Yoruba while the latter raps in English with heavy punchlines which are direct to those involved.

M.I Abaga has been receiving awards over the years while Reminisce has not received much awards. Reminisce video El Hadj video had 9,753 views while M.I video on You rappers should fix your lives had 191,569 views.

Well, you are now at liberty to decide who the better or successful rapper is.

Entertainment

Simi Features As Special Guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

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4 hours ago

April 20, 2024

Eric

Star singer Simi is special guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

This weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, on CNN International, will feature Nigerian songster, songwriter and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known by her stage name, Simi.

According to a statement by sponsors of the show, Globacom, Simi will delight viewers with inspirational stories behind her adventure in the music world on the 30-minute magazine programme.

Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Lagos as the last of four children. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, entitled “Ogaju”. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing “Tiff”, a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Earlier in 2014, Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.

She released her second studio album “Simisola” on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album “Omo Charlie Champagne”, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her 31^st birthday on April 19, 2019, after which she launched her record label Studio Brat in June of the same year.

The graduate of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State was one of the top judges in Season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.

Simi who married a singer named Adekunle Gold in a private wedding ceremony on January 9, 2019 became a mother for the first time on the 30th of May 2020 when she gave birth to her daughter Adejare.

The 30-minute magazine programme will be aired on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. Repeats will be broadcast on Saturday at noon; Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. On Monday next week, another repeat will be shown at 4.00 a.m., Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon and Sunday at 7.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

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‘We Finally Lost Him’, AGN Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.

Rollas took to his instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development as he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.

“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.

“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.

Junior Pope joined the Nollywood industry in 2006, and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies.

He usually played the role of a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant in movies.

In 2007, he rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere.

He acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies which include: “Secret Adventures”, “Mad sex”, “Bitter Generation”, “Vengeance of Bullet”, “The Cat”, “The Generals”, “Wrong Initiation” among others.

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I’m No Longer Cut Out for Marriage, Having Kids – Iyabo Ojo

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she is no longer cut out for marriage or having kids, stressing that her now is only for enjoyment.

Iyabo Ojo, a divorcee, expressed her intention not to seek marriage with her current partner, music executive Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo, saying their realtionship is for companionship.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared, “Marriage – done and dusted. Had kids – done and dusted. Raised my kids – done and dusted. Next stage: Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!”

She added that people should, however, do what makes them happy and works for them.

“This is me. Do you ….. do what makes you happy and what works for you,” she wrote.

Iyabo Ojo is a prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She has been active in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, for many years.

Ojo has appeared in numerous movies and has gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actress. Apart from her acting career, she has also ventured into film production.